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The Ambitions of a Middle Class - II

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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.

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Many Americans, including members of the church, are surfing the tsunami of personal debt. Here's two simple strategies to learn how to move from a life of slavery to indebtedness to a life of freedom and contentment.
Saturday, June 02, 2007

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05/12/2007
The Ambitions of a Mother
The story of a mother's prayer and dream for her children, a prayer that Jesus didn't answer in the way the mother had hoped. Some dreams are best let go of so that bigger ones might be fulfilled.
05/26/2007
The Ambitions of a Middle Class - I
American society is pretty open about most things. It's acceptable, even fashionable in some circles, to talk about one's addictions to alcohol, drugs, even sex. But there's at least one taboo left, something hardly anyone wants to talk about; yet the Bible treats it as a big deal!
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A British Winter's Night: Wind Symphony Winter Concert

A British Winter’s Night concert will be an evening of lively traditional British tunes and ballads.  From the popular Vaughan Williams Sea Songs and English Folk Song Suite, to the rousing tunes of the Irish Washerwoman and Country Gardens, this evening is sure to delight! The Andrews University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Denisse Santos-Gooden, will once again collaborate with the Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band under the direction of Mark Hollandsworth. The two ensembles will take the stage at the Howard Performing Arts Center on January 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM. Start off your new year with toe-tapping tunes and swaying sweet melodies! Tickets are available at howard.andrews.edu.

Standout Event

Andrews University invites homeschool and public high school students to attend Standout, taking place February 20–22. This event is designed to serve as a spiritual refueling experience for students who may not have regular access to Adventist revival programs or daily religious instruction. We invite you to learn more and register for this impactful weekend at: https://www.andrews.edu/splash/standout