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A Primer for the Next Generation

Primer on the Cross: ‘For the Love of Christ'

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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

There is something deep in the human spirit that resists being compelled to do anything, unless what compels us also heals us.
Saturday, March 20, 2010

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02/20/2010
Primer for the Next Generation: XNY 101
Highly convictional religious communities can unwittingly skew the view of the bottom line, leading to the very disobedience they seek to avert. There’s only one remedy. The next generation, as ours, will die without it.
02/27/2010
Primer for the Next Generation: PRYR 101
“Come unto Me.” A simple invitation with the potential to yoke us up with Jesus, redeem and empower. But with our fast-paced lives and full schedules as they are today, coming unto Him is easier said than done on a daily basis. Which is why Pastor Dwight’s own personal method for getting it done has been found to be so practical and workable by thousands today.
03/06/2010
Primer for the Next Generation: RELSHP 101
Intimacy with God! A classic Bible story reveals its necessity, its simplicity, its complexity, and will get you in touch with both the Martha-side and Mary-side of your own heart.
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Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons

 There will be a fellowship dinner following the second worship service in the commons.

Offering for January 10, 2026

Pioneer Operating Budget

You may have heard it said, and it is true that patience is a virtue. What is also true and closely linked to patience is found in the opening verse of the parable of Luke 18:1-8 (NIV). Jesus told his disciples that they should “always pray and not give up” (verse 1). In today’s fast paced, instant, and have-to-get-it-now world, learning to be patient and not lose heart or become discouraged is surely a quality that is desirable. The widow in this parable showed the importance of being patient in one’s petitions and pursuits.

In her attempt to get the judge to defend her against her enemy, who seemed to have been making her life difficult, she kept on asking for his defense. Finally, the judge yielded to her persistence and vindicated her.

The same is true of God. When we are diligent in our prayer life, longsuffering when we are seeking to invoke Christ’s intervention, and faithful in honoring Him in our stewardship, He will move to positive action. Let us remember that unlike the judge we cannot wear out God. 

Today, as we worship Him through the return of our tithes and giving of our offerings, let us practice being persistent in honoring Him with our substance and the first fruit of our increase.

—North American Division Stewardship Ministries