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The Repairers of the Breach

Champions of the Poor

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Dwight K. Nelson

Dwight Nelson served as lead pastor of the Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University from 1983 to 2023. During his time at Pioneer he spoke on the “New Perceptions” telecast, taught at the theological seminary and has written books, including The Chosen. He and his wife, Karen, are blessed with two married children and 2 granddaughters.

Offering

Jesus, an advocate for the poor, often slept on the street. He still does. When we help the poor and homeless, guess what we're doing?
Saturday, January 25, 2003

More In This Series

01/11/2003
The Road to the Future Lies Through the Past and the Poor
True Christianity heeds the ancient summons to be repairers of the breach. Jesus demonstrated what this means. There can be no modern revival without it.
01/18/2003
Poor Champions
What can make God laugh and cry simultaneously? Discover how you can walk where Jesus walked. It's closer than Palestine. But it's harder for the human heart to get there.
02/01/2003
How to Be Primitive, Poor and Post-modern Simultaneously
What is the Christian view of equality? Equal material resources? Equal opportunities? Equal . . . ? Explore the equality that is closest to God's heart.
02/22/2003
The Shabbat Shalom of the Poor
True Sabbath keeping: my way, your way, or God's way? How does God feel about worship that ignores social justice and action? Explore the deeper meaning of true Sabbath keeping.
03/08/2003
Bones in the Garden - The Phenomenal Benefits of Loving the Poor!
Ever heard of the Mother Teresa Effect? Modern research results substantiate Isaiah's formula for health and healing.
03/29/2003
Poor, Poor Jesus - Let Us Follow Him
Do the worlds of science and spirituality mix? What does God ask in exchange for all the riches of heaven?
04/05/2003
The Truth of the Talking Bull: An Unapologetic Apologetic
Is there a spiritual way to respond to war? What kind of war are Christians called to wage?
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Offering for July 5, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

Growing up I was taught at an early age to show respect and honor to God and country.

For example, I was taught to never put anything on top of the Bible, because the Word of God is holy; and to never to let the flag of our country touch the ground, because people have sacrificed their lives for the liberty of our country. When it comes to tithes and offerings, we should always honor God by giving to Him the first part of our income and blessings; not what’s left after we have paid the bills.

Jesus addressed the concerns of people today, “For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” (Matthew 6:32-33, NKJV).

The promise is that if we put Christ and His work first in everything, He will take care of all our needs. No need to be concerned about our food, clothing, or anything. God will surely come through and not only “add these things” but abundantly open the windows of heaven for us.

—North American Division Stewardship Ministries

VBS at Niles Westside Church

Keepers of the Kingdom - Standing Strong in Today's Battle for Truth. July 14-18, from 9 - 11:45 AM at Niles Westside Adventist Church (1105 Grant St, Niles) for kids in Pre-K (age 4) - 6th grade. Please register early online at www.nileswestside.org. Email nileswestsidevbs@gmail.com or call 269-683-5998 with questions.