Andrews University invites homeschool and public high school students to attend Standout, taking place February 20–22. This event is designed to serve as a spiritual refueling experience for students who may not have regular access to Adventist revival programs or daily religious instruction. We invite you to learn more and register for this impactful weekend at: https://www.andrews.edu/splash/standout
Can You Spare an Angel Tonight?
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, December 21, 2019
Program:
Pioneer Family Life
José Bourget
Opening Music
In Dulci Jubilo (In Sweet Jubilation) • Hermann Schroeder
Introit
The Glory of the Father • Egvil Hovland
Christmas Call
Invocation
Dwight K. Nelson
Carols of the Season
Good Christians, Now Rejoice • st. 1-2 of 136 — Now Is Born the Divine Christ Child • 133 — O Little Town of Bethlehem • st. 1 & 3 of 135 — Angels From the Realms of Glory • st. 1-3 of 119
Family Prayer
Lindsey and Ellie Pratt
A "Christmas" Baptism
Eyasu Joshua Getahun, Elisabeth Hope Jerončić
One Family's Story
Christopher, Ruth, Christopher II and Anna Mwashinga
Offering
Pioneer Operating Expense
The Holy Boy (A Carol of Nativity) • John Ireland
Children's Story
John Irvine
Christmas Music
Sussex Carol • Traditional Carol / David Willcocks
Christmas Homily
“Can You Spare an Angel Tonight?”
Dwight K. Nelson
Appeal
I Wonder as I Wander • Appalachian Carol
Benediction
Closing Music
In Dulci Jubilo (In Sweet Jubilation) • Johann Sebastian Bach
Standout Event
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