On Sunday, October 26, beginning at 9 am in Johnson Gym, 400 people will have the opportunity to help pack 7,000 bags for our Christmas Behind Bars event. Join us for this fast-paced, fun, and family-friendly event sponsored by Pioneer Memorial Church and Andrews University. Use this link to sign up: https://forms.gle/H9pHrvudPiex8yns5 (Your presence and invitation to others helps to support our strategic initiatives for PIONEER.)
In Exile: Cadences of Home
Here Am I—Send Them
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, June 01, 2019
Program:
Voluntary
"Christ We Shall Praise Well" • Johann Sebastian Bach
Kenneth Logan
Introit
"King of Glory, King of Peace" • Alfred Fedak
PMC Sanctuary Choir; Brenton Offenback, director
Opening Hymn
"O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing" • Hymn # 250
Praise
What A Friend We Have in Jesus • Wonderful Merciful Savior • All to Jesus I Surrender
Prayer
José Bourget
Baptisms
Alisha Gair, Lindsey Rosen, Andres Vitela
with Rodlie Ortiz
Children's Offertory
I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light • Wayne Wold
Kenneth Logan
Children's Story
Brian Strayer
Worship in Music
PMC Sanctuary Choir; Brenton Offenback, director; Lisa Jardine, piano
Bound for the Promised Land • Lloyd Larson
Message
"In Exile—Cadences of Home: Here Am I—Send Them"
Dwight K. Nelson
Connect Card, Tithes & Offerings
Jesus, Lover of My Soul • 489
Closing Voluntary
"Go Forth, Go Forth With Christ" • John Darwall
Kenneth Logan
More In This Series
Help Pack 7,000 Bags for Christmas Behind Bars
Howard Center Presents: Reggie & Ladye Love Smith
Reggie and Ladye Love Smith are two of the world’s most sought-after vocalists. They have been performing as part of the award-winning “Gaither Gospel Series” which airs weekly on television networks all over North America and Europe. Reggie is currently a member of the Gaither Vocal Band and Lady is touring with the band as a soloist on their nationwide tours. With unending energy, plus a wealth of talent and a genuinely sweet spirit, this couple makes beautiful music wherever they go. Join us at the Howard Performing Arts Center on November 2, 2025 at 7:00 pm and enjoy an exceptional evening of Christian music. Please go to https://howard.andrews.edu to purchase your tickets or you can drop by the Howard Performing Arts Center on the campus of Andrews University, in person, to purchase your tickets.
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.
Free 4D Ultrasound
The Lake Michigan College Sonography Program at the Benton Harbor campus is offering a free 4D Ultrasound for pregnant volunteers. Appointments are available on Tuesdays in October and November. Volunteers must be between 21 and 35 weeks at time of scan. This free opportunity helps to support the LMC sonography students.
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.