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, 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
Offering for April 26, 2025

Michigan Advance Partners

Author Melvin Santos Speaking: When I was little boy, I was asked to help collect the offerings with the adult deacons and deaconesses. I wondered how we would get the money to God. My young innocent mind was trying to process this dilemma. Is there a special place we deposit the money and God sends His angels to pick it up later? Then I learned that the church represents the body of Christ on earth. So, when we give to the church, we really give it to God by faith.

God doesn’t need our money to do His work on earth. He owns the universe and galaxies. But He allows us to partner with Him so He can bless us, make us the funnel to bless others, and grow His kingdom. God’s systematic giving plan enables us to develop His character. Our great opportunity is to join heavenly agencies in the great plan of redemption.

“We cannot enrich Him with our gifts. Says the Psalmist: ‘All things come of Thee, and of Thine own have we given Thee.’ Yet God permits us to show our appreciation of His mercies by self-sacrificing efforts to extend the same to others. This is the only way in which it’s possible for us to manifest our gratitude and love to God. He has provided no other.” (Counsels on Stewardship, p.18).

Today, let’s be the blessing that blesses others. North American Division Stewardship Ministries 

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Music Camp at Pioneer!

The Institute of Young Musicians for Christ is excited to be having a music camp at Pioneer Memorial Church! At our music camps young people ages 6-17 are offered an immersive, week-long musical experience. Our quality musical training—combined with fun, friends, and faith-building encounters— provides a truly incredible opportunity. The camp offers tracks for children 6-12 with or without musical experience and a track for teenagers with significant musical experience. To learn more and register, visit iymcsda.org/michigan. We hope to see you there!

Something in Common Sabbath School

Fight Your Way To A Better Marriage series by Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley

  • March 29-State of Your Heart
  • April 5-Safety
  • April 12-The Reactive Cycle
  • April 18-Personal Responsibility
  • April 26-L.U.V.E. Talk
  • May 3-Teamwork

Everyone is Welcome each Sabbath morning to join us in Pioneer Room 141 at 10:30 am,

Lamson Hall Upgrades with Maranatha

From May 11–June 8, 2025, Maranatha Volunteers International will be working at Andrews University to update the Lamson Hall residential rooms and suite bathrooms. Please consider volunteering and letting your family and friends know of this opportunity. All individuals (including local) should sign up at the Maranatha website: https://maranatha.org/volunteer-opportunities/.