There will be a fellowship dinner, following the second worship service in the commons on the lower level.
A Brave New World
Living With the Adrenaline Rush
Resources
Speaker
Dwight K. NelsonSince 1983, Dwight Nelson has served as lead pastor of the Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University. He preaches on the “New Perceptions” telecast, teaches at the theological seminary and has written some books, including The Chosen. He and his wife, Karen, are blessed with two married children and 2 granddaughters.
Offering
Saturday, July 11, 2020
Program:
Opening Music
"We Gather Together" • Traditional Dutch Melody
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church
Welcome Back & Call to Worship
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Invocation
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Interview
How to Sing with Masks
Kenneth Logan*, Joshua Goines
*Hymn of Praise
"The Church Has One Foundation" • SDAH 348
Praise
"Come, Now is the Time to Worship" • "Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior" • "Amazed"
Abel Siamubi, Linda Sanchez, Sinegugu Katenga, vocals; Trevor Furst, cajon; Nathaniel Chung, keyboard; Joshua Goines, music director
Introduction of New Associate Pastor
Dwight and Karen Nelson with Jenifer Daley
Children's Story
Aunt Carole, Host, Your Story Hour
Children's Prayer
Aeba and Kena, Pioneer Children
Scripture Reading
Terry Robertson & Didier Robertson, Pioneer Members
Worship in Music
"I Waited for the Lord" • Felix Mendelssohn
Christiane and Dorothea Gallos, sopranos; Kenneth Logan, organ
Homily
"A Brave New World: Living With the Adrenaline Rush"
Dwight K. Nelson
Closing Hymn
Benediction
Dwight K. Nelson
Closing Music
"Allegro maestoso e vivace" • Felix Mendelssohn
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
* Indicates First Service Only
More In This Series
Fellowship Dinner
Offering for August 31, 2024
Pioneer Operating Budget
“And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. And all who believed were together and had all things in common. And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need” (Acts 2:42-45, ESV).
In one of my first years as a professor, I had a student who clearly did not like me. Every day she came to class with a negative attitude. One day, as I was leaving, I felt the Holy Spirit impress me to give her money. It seemed like an odd thought, so I brushed it away. Later that week, I felt God saying once again to give her money, but now He had doubled the amount.
As we left the classroom, I asked her to stay, and I mumbled through an explanation about why I was giving her money. I watched as she burst into tearsand explained that she had had no idea how she was going to get diapers for her baby.
That experience is a reminder of our call as Christians, to give. We never know the far-reaching impact of our financial gifts. Today’s offering is for our local church budget. Let’s partner with our church to expand our ability to help those around us in need.
By Heather Thompson Day
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Pioneer Kids Church Bags
The activity bags have been a big hit with Pioneer kids. Please help us replenish missing items and make more bags by buying items of our Amazon Wish list or by labeling an offering for "Kids Church Bags". Thank you for your support in bringing kids to church!
Change in Neighbor to Neighbor Donation Policies
We would like our community to know that effective Sunday, September 1, 2024, Neighbor To Neighbor will only take donations Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Being found on the premises after hours will not be allowed and will be considered trespassing. Thank you for your understanding.
Something in Common Sabbath School
Something In Common SS presents Don’t Give Up by Kyle Idleman
When you are hanging by a thread, losing faith and short on strength, what you need is real encouragement—a battle cry, a call to action, marching orders to push back the darkness. Stand up straight. Face your fears and enemies. And remember that you are not alone.
Join us weekly from August 24-September 21, Sabbath Mornings at 10:30-11:30, in PMC room 141.
Pioneer Memorial Church Announces New Associate Pastor
Pioneer Memorial Church is delighted to announce the selection of Jacob Gibbs as a new Associate Pastor. Pastor Jacob was introduced to Pioneer on July 27, 2024, although his official start date was July 18, 2024. Pastor Jacob will serve as Associate Pastor at Pioneer Memorial Church and an Associate Chaplain with the Center for Faith Engagement at Andrews University.
Pastor Jacob Gibbs felt a call to ministry when he accepted Jesus as his Savior in 2002. Over the next nine years, he pursued his purpose and training at Mission College of Evangelism and Andrews University—gaining experience as a Bible Worker and Literature Evangelist. Pastor Jacob graduated from Andrews University in 2011 with a Bachelor's in Art and Theology. He later returned for his Master's Degree in Pastoral Ministry.
During his undergraduate years, he met his wife, Emily Knott, and they were married in 2012. Pastor Jacob has served in the Michigan Conference for 13 years, starting with a three-church district in the central part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula and most recently as the Senior Pastor of the Cedar Lake Seventh-day Adventist Church at Great Lakes Adventist Academy. Pastor Jacob's passions in ministry include hobby-based outreach, small groups, applied arts, and personal Bible studies. Pastor Jacob and Emily have two daughters, Eva and Avianne. They look forward to starting this new chapter of their lives by serving the communities of Andrews University and the Pioneer Memorial Church.