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

Pioneer is happy to join Andrews University in this Baccalaureate worship celebration, part of Andrews University's Virtual Commencement & Celebration of Graduates. Best wishes to the Class of 2020 from the Pioneer family!
Saturday, May 02, 2020
Program: 
Welcome
Michael Nixon, Vice President for Diversity & Inclusion
Praise
My Worship • Great Are You Lord • The Blessing
Rebecca Puii, Laia Burgos, Richla Sabuin, Adoniah Simon, vocals; Trevor Furst, cajon; Lucas Aguiar, electric guitar; Teddy Kim, guitar; Theard Pierre, bass
Prayer
Leah Wooten, Undergraduate Student Association President
Andrews Experience
Kyle Smith, Student Chaplain
Letitia Bullard, Design and Music Major
Joseph Capeles, Master of Divinity
Worship in Music
Just This Once • Abel Siamubi & Jephthah Ndlovu
The Watchmen
Homily
“The Ride of Your Life”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Hymn of Commitment
Go Forth, Go Forth With Christ, Hymn No. 377
Charles and Julie Reid
Celebration of Graduates
José Bourget, University Chaplain
Judith Bernard-Fisher, Director Counseling and Testing Center
Donnie Keele, Dean of Meier Hall
A'Lisa Sorensen, Dean of Lamson Hall
Christina Hunter, Dean of University Towers
Frances Faehner, Vice President for Campus and Student Life
Closing Prayer
Andrea Luxton, President
Closing Music
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah • Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan, Adjunct Professor of Music, organ
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Offering for March 29, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

Jesus shared the parable of the talents to illustrate our relationship with Him and purpose in life. The three servants were each given talents according to their abilities. In the end, two were commended for investing their talents wisely, and one was not.

The parable teaches us that we need to use the talents we’ve been given to grow God’s kingdom and for God’s glory. We shouldn’t hide or neglect them. God rewards those who act in faith by investing what He has given. He gives us the responsibility to manage our time, talents, treasures, temple, and testimony.

What belongs to God? For time, it is one-seventh of our week; for talents, we must use them and double them; for our treasures, one-tenth; for our health, we must care for our bodies because we are the temple of the Holy Spirit; and for our testimony, we must tell the story of what God has done for us and how he is transforming us.

God has committed these things to us; how we invest them reveals whether we can be entrusted with eternal riches. By using and growing these talents, they develop in us Christ-like characters and He then multiplies what He gave to us.

Why not ask God to help us manage His gifts? 

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Howard Series Presents: The Katinas

The Katinas have traveled the globe with the mission of hope and love at the heart of their vision. Who you are, where you’re from, what you believe, it does not matter.  The love of Jesus Christ is a gift for us all. Through their music and their actions, the Katinas strive to embody this love. Please go to howard.andrews.edu to purchase your tickets.

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/.

Master Guide Club

Do you want to complete your Master Guide Program? If so, please consider joining the Master Guide Club that meets weekly on campus to help you complete the requirements.

For more information or to join, please visit cye.org/toolbox