ZOOM IN! to God’s Amazing World at The Crayon Box Summer Camp, running June 1–August 20, 2026. Children entering Kindergarten through age 12 will enjoy a summer filled with nature, science, creativity, teamwork, and play as they explore how God’s hand is at work all around them. Each themed week encourages campers to notice the small wonders, big ideas, and amazing details of God’s creation. Located on the beautiful campus of Andrews University, The Crayon Box offers a safe, joyful, faith-centered place for children to spend their summer vacation with on-campus adventures, campus field trips, and visits from zoo and wildlife educators. Enrollment is open now at andrews.edu/services/crayonbox/summercamp. Space is limited. Forms are due May 18, 2026.
Chasing Hope
For an Empty Dream
Resources
Speaker
Dwight K. NelsonDwight 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
Saturday, April 23, 2016
Program:
As We Begin
Now Sing We Joyfully Unto God • Gordon Young
Praise
Great Is The Lord • Because He Lives • Cornerstone • Be Thou My Vision
Prayer
Valerie Sigamani
"I thank my God"
Children’s Story
Adagio • Franz Schubert
Worship in Music
Come, Christians, Join to Sing • Gordon Young
Sermon
“Chasing Hope: For an Empty Dream” • Dwight K. Nelson
Connect Card, Tithes & Offerings
Hymn
How Great Thou Art • 86
Benediction
Under His Wings • Ira Sankey
As We Depart
Go Forth, Go Forth With Christ • Percy Whitlock
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