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Son Rise Over the Land of the Rising Sun: My Eyewitness Account

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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

Saturday, January 27, 2018
Program: 
As We Begin
A Future With Hope • Mark Miller
Andrews University Choral Union Jessica Link, graduate director; Megan Mocca, graduate student director
Praise
Praise to the Lord • God of Wonders • Holy Spirit
Prayer
José Bourget
Religious Liberty
Ganoune Diop
Children's Story
Tokyo: Here, O Lord, Your Servants Gather • Isao Koizumi/Philip Jones
Big Fish Drama
Worship in Music
Set Me As a Seal • Richard Nance
Sermon
"Son Rise Over the Land of the Rising Sun: My Eyewitness Account"
Dwight K. Nelson
Connect Card
Tithes & Offerings
I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go • 573
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"Son Rise Over the Land of the Rising Sun: My Eyewitness Account"
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  • The Witness
    • Psalm 113:3
      • "From the rising of the sun to the place where it sets, the name of the LORD is to be praised."
    • Malachi 1:11
      • "'My name will be great among the nations, from the rising to the setting of the sun. In every place incense and pure offerings will be brought to my name, because my name will be great among the nations,’ says the LORD Almighty.'"
    • Isaiah 59:19
      • "So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and His glory from the rising of the sun; when the enemy comes in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD will lift up a standard against him."
      • Shusaku Endo—Silence
      • Ellen White—"The whole world is opening to the gospel. Ethiopia is stretching out her hands unto God. From Japan and China and India, from the still darkened lands of our own continent, from every quarter of this world of ours, comes the cry of sin-stricken hearts for a knowledge of the God of love" (Education 262).
    • Acts 1:8
      • "'But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.'"
    • 2 Corinthians 10:4
      • "The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds."
    • Matthew 8:11
      • "'I say to you that many will come from the east and the west, and will take their places at the feast with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven.'"
         
  • The Prayer
  • In Japanese: Seirei no kamisama, kite kudasai.
  • In English: "."

*If you are interested in considering mission service, check out: www.andrews.edu/cm/change/missions/opportunities;  www.afmonline.org; www.hesaidgo.org; www.adventistmission.org

Join the Traffic Ministry Team!

We’re looking for volunteers to serve in our Traffic Ministry, helping direct vehicles and assist members and guests as they arrive and leave. Your friendly presence helps ensure safety and creates a warm first impression for everyone coming to worship. If you’re interested or want to learn more, please contact Derill Legoh 732-379-1300.

Something in Common Sabbath School

Starting Point video series with Andy Stanley: Everything has a beginning. Every person, every idea, every journey starts somewhere. Whether it's one small step in a new direction or a major event, from that point forward nothing is ever the same. It's not always comfortable. It's not always easy. But it's a start. This 8-part series ends December 6, 2025.  Everyone is welcome. PMC Boardroom. 10:30-11:30 Sabbath mornings.

Pizza and Parables

Pizza & Parables, Where faith meets flavor! Every Wednesday from 6:30–7:30 PM, high school students are invited for pizza, Bible study, and friends. Come hungry for both food and the Word! Meet in the Pioneer Youth Chapel.

House of Prayer
Pioneer Earlyteen Loft

Please join us for House of Prayer Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Earliteen Loft for a time of singing, Bible study and prayer.

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