A British Winter’s Night concert will be an evening of lively traditional British tunes and ballads. From the popular Vaughan Williams Sea Songs and English Folk Song Suite, to the rousing tunes of the Irish Washerwoman and Country Gardens, this evening is sure to delight! The Andrews University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Denisse Santos-Gooden, will once again collaborate with the Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band under the direction of Mark Hollandsworth. The two ensembles will take the stage at the Howard Performing Arts Center on January 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM. Start off your new year with toe-tapping tunes and swaying sweet melodies! Tickets are available at howard.andrews.edu.
Praeparare-Get Ready!
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, August 15, 2020
Program:
Opening Music
"Prepare the Royal Highway" • Traditional Swedish Melody
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
Welcome & Call to Worship
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
*Walking in Hope: A Hymn Couplet
"The Lord Is Coming"—st. 1-2, 4 of No. 200 • "Lead On, O King Eternal"—st.1 & 3 of No. 619
Charles Reid, Andrews University Professor
Praise
"O Worship the King" • "Like a River Glorious" • Leaning on the Everlasting Arms" • "'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus"
Charles Reid, Susan Zork, vocals; Stephen Zork, piano
Congregational Prayer
Andrea Gibbs, Pioneer Member
Children's Story
Ryan "Dr. Bubbles" Hayes, Professor of Chemistry, Andrews University
Children's Prayer
Hannah
Scripture Reading
Evelyn Savory, Principal, Ruth Murdoch Elementary School
Worship in Music
"All of This and More" • Nicholas Zork
Stephen and Susan Zork, Professors, Andrews University
Message
"Praeparare—Get Ready!"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Faculty Dedication
Stephen & Susan Zork, Professors, Andrews University
Benediction
Dwight K. Nelson
Closing Music
"God of Grace and God of Glory" • Paul Manz
Kenneth Logan
A British Winter's Night: Wind Symphony Winter Concert
Standout Event
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