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The John the Baptist Generation

A Counter-Cultural Christmas

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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

When Jesus came the first time, no one noticed; no one was prepared. As we celebrate Christmas, are we preparing for the greatest counter-cultural event in history?
Saturday, December 06, 2003

More In This Series

10/18/2003
The John the Baptist Generation
The gun has gone off! The race does not stop until the finish line. What is the race? How do we cross that finish line? In order to renew our apocalyptic edge and prophetic focus we must answer God's call and run the race.
10/25/2003
Mea Culpa
Already saved? John the Baptist calls even the saved to repent, even if it's only for the sin of unrepentance. What does it mean to repent? Only by doing so can we grow closer to God.
11/01/2003
Marinating in the Brine
When Martin Luther nailed his thesis to the church doors, he began a counter-cultural revolution in the hearts and mind of scholars and laymen alike. God calls us to withdraw from the marinade and join the revolution.
11/08/2003
Locust and Honey
What connection exists between our physical bodies and our spiritual perceptions? Does diet really influence our spirituality?
11/15/2003
144,000
Does God call his people at the end of time to a higher standard than his chosen people throughout history? Is our generation of Christians different from previous generations? Is it more important? Review God's call then and now.
11/22/2003
A Shantung Compound Thanksgiving
Join in the extraordinary PMC Thanksgiving service with festive hymns of praise and thanksgiving. Enjoy a brief Thanksgiving message on breaking out of greed and entering into true thanksgiving.
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Jasmine and N. Jacob Memorial Service

To remember the remarkable lives of Drs. Jasmine and N. Jacob, a memorial service will be held June 21, starting at 3:30 PM at Pioneer Memorial Church. For those who cannot attend in person, you can watch online by using the following link: https://pmchurch.org/media/specialevents In lieu of flowers or cards, please donate to REACH International (www.reach.org).

Offering for June 21, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

One of the most exciting passages I have discovered is found in Malachi. It says, “‘Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, and try Me now in this,’ says the Lord of hosts, ‘If I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it’” (Malachi 3:10, NKJV).

God wants us to test and prove Him now by returning faithfully our tithes and giving our freewill offerings. We live in a world that says our hearts will be glad the more we get, the more we hoard and keep. God says, “No. I have designed your heart to be glad when you give.” Now this is the heart of God!

What God promises is that He will open wide the windows of heaven to pour out all His blessings. Wow! Can you imagine this? His blessings may be spiritual, emotional, and/or physical blessings! It will be overflowing. 

But remember, we give not to receive God’s blessings, but in response to His love for us and to receive His heart. Today, let’s try God and bring our tithes and offerings into His storehouse so we can witness how He will perform miracles in our lives. 

—North American Division Stewardship Ministries

"Speed Friending" and Dulcimer Concert

The Family Life Committee invites our church family to get to know each other better! We will begin with "speed friending," where we will rotate to different tables around the room to ask each other questions (sample questions will be provided). Then we'll eat a light meal together and end with a captivating hammered dulcimer concert. Ted Yoder will be sharing an eclectic set of impressive originals, fun pop songs, and moving hymns. Sunday, June 29, 4:00-6:30 PM, Pioneer Commons. Registration information will be coming soon.

Hymnsing at the Old Rugged Cross Church

You are invited to a hymn sing on June 28, 4:00-5:00 PM at The Old Rugged Cross Church, 61041 Vermont St., Pokagon, MI 49047. Please bring your Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. A freewill offering will help to maintain the church. Please contact Melchizedek Ponniah, 269-876-7476 or melponniah@gmail.com for any additional information.

Something in Common Sabbath School

Something In Common Sabbath School presents The Five Love Languages DVD series.

  • June 14- Love Language Five: Physical Touch
  • June 21- Growing in Love

Everyone is welcome to join us in PMC Room 141 each Sabbath morning from 10:30 - 11:30 AM.