American Apocalypse: 'What Is Past Is Prologue'

Born in the USA: Parlez vous Français?

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

Saturday, August 29, 2020
Program: 
Opening Music
"Holy, Holy, Holy" • John Dykes
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church
Welcome & Call to Worship
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
*Hymn Cycle
"Lord God Almighty"
Vocals: Pei-Lin Liu, Ashley Press, Winner Silvestre; Justin Liebelt, trumpet; Kenneth Logan, organ
Praise
"Better Is One Day" • "In Christ Alone" • "We Fall Down"
Vocals: Sinegugu Katenga, Annelise Burghardt, Abel Siamubi; Lorian Guillaume, acoustic guitar;
Caleb Chung, bass; Cello: Jamison Moore, Johnny Schnepp; Gabriel Palacios, piano; Viola: Daniel Soochkoff-Cerna, Simon Luke Brown; Violin: James Corbette, Kaija Perry, Migena Wilcox, Stephanie Toledo
Congregational Prayer
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Pioneer Life
Glenn Russell, Religion Professor, Andrews University with Brian Manley, Professor of Art & Design, Middle East University
Children Story
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Children's Prayer
Eliana & Benjamin
Scripture Reading
Duane and Wanda Ferguson, Pioneer Elders
Worship in Music
"Precious Lord" • George Allen / Thomas Dorsey, Jr.
Andrews University Singers, Stephen Zork, director
Message
"American Apocalypse: 'Born in the USA: Parlez vous Français?'"
Connect Card
Closing Hymn
"The Lord's Prayer"
Chuck Reid, Music Professor, Andrews University
Closing Music
"Praise to the Lord" • Johann Walther
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
Offering for July 5, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

Growing up I was taught at an early age to show respect and honor to God and country.

For example, I was taught to never put anything on top of the Bible, because the Word of God is holy; and to never to let the flag of our country touch the ground, because people have sacrificed their lives for the liberty of our country. When it comes to tithes and offerings, we should always honor God by giving to Him the first part of our income and blessings; not what’s left after we have paid the bills.

Jesus addressed the concerns of people today, “For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” (Matthew 6:32-33, NKJV).

The promise is that if we put Christ and His work first in everything, He will take care of all our needs. No need to be concerned about our food, clothing, or anything. God will surely come through and not only “add these things” but abundantly open the windows of heaven for us.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

VBS at Niles Westside Church

Keepers of the Kingdom - Standing Strong in Today's Battle for Truth. July 14-18, from 9 - 11:45 AM at Niles Westside Adventist Church (1105 Grant St, Niles) for kids in Pre-K (age 4) - 6th grade. Please register early online at www.nileswestside.org. Email nileswestsidevbs@gmail.com or call 269-683-5998 with questions.