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 May 23, 2026

Michigan Advance Partners

In attempting to implement special projects, many conferences have established various strategies to raise funds to meet the demands of their ministry projects. In Michigan it is suggested that each member give 1 percent of income to support the various Michigan Advance projects which go for Evangelism, Education, Camp Meeting, and Camps as well as individual church projects.

Paul writes, “My friends, we want you to know that the churches in Macedonia have shown others God's gift of undeserved grace. Although they were going through hard times and were very poor, they were glad to give generously. They gave as much as they could afford and even more, simply because they wanted to.” (2 Cor. 8:1-3, CEV). As members of the body of Christ, we have a holy calling to assist each other in carrying out the ministry of the church.

As you worship by returning your tithes and offerings and contributing to the ministries of your conference, Ellen White reminds us that “When you place the Lord first and realize that the Lord's house is dishonored by debt, God will bless you” (Counsels on Stewardship, p. 262). Let’s support Michigan Advance so they can continue to help churches honor the Lord.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Wilson Retirement

Please join us in celebrating the retirement of Barry Wilson after 35 remarkable years of service with the fire department, including his dedicated tenure as liaison to Andrews University. A retirement party will be held in his honor on Sunday, May 31, 1:00 PM at the Berrien Springs Oranoko Fire Dept.

Andrews Academy’s Graduation Weekend Events

Congratulations, Andrews Academy seniors! May the same Lord who got you here lead you into the uncharted adventure ahead! “I am with you always,” is His promise. Everyone is invited to attend graduation weekend events. Class Night May 21, 7:00 PM at Andrews Academy, Consecration May 22, 8:00 PM at Village SDA Church, Baccalaureate May 23, 11:45 AM at PMC, Commencement May 24, 11:00 at PMC.

Hymnsing at The Old Rugged Cross Church

You are invited to a Hymnsing on 23 May, 4:00 PM at The Old Rugged Cross Church, 61041 Vermont Street, Pokagon, MI 49047. Please bring your Seventh-Day Adventist Hymnal. For further information, contact Melchizedek Ponniah at 269-876-7476 or melponniah@gmail.com.

Something in Common Sabbath School

Join us for the “Love Like You Mean It” Series! Sessions will be held in the Pioneer Commons each Sabbath morning from 10:30 to 11:30. Everyone is welcome!

  • May 23: Session Seven - Love is Virtuous
  • May 30: Session Eight - Love is Honest
  • June 6: Session Nine - Love is Tenacious
  • June 13: Session Ten - Love Never Fails