Resources

Speaker

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, August 24, 2019
Program: 
Opening Music
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring • Johann Sebastian Bach
Introit*
The Church Has One Foundation • Samuel Wesley
Call to Worship*
José Bourget
Doxology*
Invocation*
Dwight K. Nelson
Hymn of Praise*
Great Is Thy Faithfulness • 100
Welcome Home*
Hymn of Rejoicing*
Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart • 27
Songs of Praise
Reckless Love • Living Hope • Waymaker
Prayer
José Bourget
Welcome Home
Children's Offertory
Children of the Heavenly Father • Traditional Swedish Melody
Children's Story
Scripture Reading*
1 Samuel 17:41, 45-47 NIV
Becky von Dorpowski and Xiaoming Xu
Worship in Music
Arise, My Soul, Arise • Traditional Finnish/Dale Wood
Stephen Zork, Charles Reid and friends
Homily
"BreakThrough: How to Slay Your Giant"
Dwight K. Nelson
Connect Card/Tithes & Offerings
Michigan Advance Partners
Hymn of Commitment
Soldiers of Christ, Arise • 616
Benediction
Closing Music
Be Not Afraid • Felix Mendelssohn
*First Service Only

More In This Series

Something in Common Sabbath School

Overcoming Emotions that Destroy - a DVD series with Chip Ingram 

We all struggle with angry feelings, brought on by tension, pressure, and the blocked goals and frustrations of day-to-day life. The broken and stressed relationships that result from these feelings can overwhelm us. But there is hope. With the right help, you too can overcome those emotions that destroy. Everyone is welcome to join us each Sabbath through October 11.  We meet in Pioneer Board Room.

Calling All Families: Sabbath Delight Challenge

Pioneer Children and Family Discipleship is excited to embark on a special journey of intentionally experiencing the delight of the Sabbath during the 2025-2026 school year. Please sign up for occasional notices about Pioneer-sponsored Sabbath Delight events as well as ideas for things you and your family can do to cultivate a deeper appreciation for Sabbath. We will also look forward to hearing from you about what you and your family are doing each week to call the Sabbath a delight. All are welcome. To sign up for the challenge, please text SABBATH to 269-281-2345.

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