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Good News About the Black Swan

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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.

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Is the coronavirus pandemic a Black Swan? No doubt. Then are there Black Swan survival principles we can implement to get us through? Good news—there are three of them—from one of the first Black Swans to hit this planet. Share the news.
Saturday, April 18, 2020
Program: 
Welcome & Announcements
Rodlie Ortiz
Opening Music
"What Wondrous Love Is This?" • Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan
Call to Worship & Prayer
Jerry & Juliette Horton
Hymn of Praise
"Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah"
Ana, Marina, & Vladimir Slavujević
Praise
Joshua Goines, piano; Lucas Aguiar, electric guitar; Ryan Jarvis, acoustic guitar; L’Mar Hall, bass guitar; Nathaniel Chung, keyboard; Trevor Furst, cajón Vocalists: Annelise Burghardt, Sinegugu Katenga, Juwel Howard, and James-Andrew Britton Hearn
Hosanna (Praise is Rising), I Will Sing of My Redeemer, Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit Rain Down
Prayer
Bryan & Becky von Dorpowski
Children's Story
Chad Bernard
Children's Prayer
Micaiah Legoh, Hanan Legoh
Scripture Reading
Mugabe Menani
Worship in Music
"Elegy in Trying Times" • Kenneth Logan
Byron Graves, clarinet; Kenneth Logan, digital harp
Homily
"Corona Care Kit: Good News About the Black Swan"
Dwight K. Nelson
Hymn of Commitment
"How Great Thou Art"
Vladimir Slavujević
Closing Music
"What Wondrous Love Is This?" • Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan

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04/11/2020
Resurrexit— ‘Wake Up, Sleeper’
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04/04/2020
The Day the Virus Killed God
Turns out we’re not the only one infected by this pandemic. Through a stunning paradigm shift, brood over the implications of the killer-virus that took down our one last hope. Spoiler alert: we have more hope now than ever before.
03/28/2020
How to Survive and Thrive at Home
With almost half the nation locked down and entire nations elsewhere in quarantine, what practical steps can I take to not only survive but actually thrive inside my four walls? You’ll be surprised at how simple your thriving can turn out to be.
03/21/2020
Rehearsing for the Big One
The breath-taking speed of the coronavirus pandemic has more than a few people concerned. Those who believe in the soon return of Christ now wonder—could it be sooner than we think? Can you get there from here? In the midst of our bad news, is there hope for the future?
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Announcing Honduras mission trip

Do you love serving children? If so please prayerfully consider joining the  Pioneer Youth Mission team of college students and church members. We will be serving at the Hogar de Niños in Honduras from January 2-12, 2026. Question, contact Scott Schalk or Glenn Russell at glenn@andrews.edu

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.

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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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