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About My Father's Business

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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

If God is our Father, then fishing is our future. But are we fishing in the aquarium rather than getting down and dirty with deep-sea fishing for God?
Saturday, September 27, 2003

More In This Series

08/30/2003
You Can Learn Something From the Boy
The first recorded words of Jesus are a powerful summons to join Him in the Father's passion and the Father's business, even in our cities.
09/06/2003
Seek the Anointing
Could it be that in rediscovering and experiencing the baptism and anointing Jesus offers, we will discover new depths of God's Power and joy? Learn to Seek the Anointing.
09/13/2003
Looking for the Broke
Comfortable in the church? What about the other 6 billion people Jesus loves? Reaching out to a world in need isn't always pretty. But the call to be about our Father's business is a call to a mission of inclusion.
10/04/2003
How to Be a Non-anxious Farmer
What do unresponsive, impulsive, preoccupied people have to do with farming? Discover the challenging truth about the parable of the sower.
10/11/2003
A Prostitute's Best Friend
With Jesus, it mattered not who you were, or are. A prostitute's best friend can be yours too.
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Sabbath School Lessons Overview of I & II Corinthians

Dr Erhard Gallos will present an overview of I & II Corinthians, third quarter Sabbath School lessons on July 11, 4:00-5:30 PM at the PMC Commons. All are welcome. Contact Melchizedek Ponniah at 269-876-7476 for information.

Register Now for Andrews Academy

Andrews Academy is now enrolling students in grades 9 - 12 for the 2026/2027 school year. We invite you to join the AA family! You will be blessed by what Andrews Academy has to offer. Students consistently score above state and national levels on standardized testing; they are involved in many spiritual and service activities throughout the school year. Our Seventh-day Adventist school’s mission is to inspire our students to think deeply, live fully, serve unselfishly and to honor God completely. School begins on August 19.Check-In day is August 13. Financial assistance may be available. Call 269-471-3138 for more information or visit https://www.andrews.edu/aa/ and click on “apply today”.

Something in Common Sabbath School

Relatable

In this six-session video Bible study (guide sold separately), Louie Giglio explores the fundamental question of what makes us relatable to others. He shows how God can change our perspective on relationships, give us greater purpose in dating and marriage, bring us peace in the midst of conflict, and help us restore relationships that seem broken beyond repair.

Begins June 20 at 10:30 AM in the Pioneer Commons. Everyone is welcome.

  • June 27 - “The Man/Woman in the Mirror”
  • July 4 - “A God to Call Father”
  • July 11 - “The Friend Everyone Longs for”
  • July 18 - “Becoming Someone vs. Finding Someone”
  • July 25 - “Handshake of Peace”
  • August 1 - “Bonus: Why Date?”
  • August 8 - “Bonus: Marriage with a Mission”