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American Apocalypse: 'What Is Past Is Prologue'
How to Train Your Dragon: By the Blood of the Lamb
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, October 03, 2020
Program:
Opening Music
"There Is a Fountain Filled With Blood" • anon. American melody
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church
Welcome, Call to Worship, & Prayer
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Purity, Peace, and Blood—A Hymn Cycle
"Holy, Holy, Holy"—st.3 only of no. 73 • "Whiter Than Snow"—st. 3 only of no. 318 • "Peace, Perfect Peace"—st. only of no 463 • "Prince of Peace, Control My Will"—st. 1-2 only of no. 153 • "Wonderful Words of Life"—st. 3 only of no. 286
Andrews University Pioneer Men's Chorus; Stephen Zork, director
Worship in Music
"I Will Be a Child of Peace" • Elaine Hagenberg
Andrews University Pioneer Men's Chorus; Winner Silvestre, graduate director; Gabriel Palacios, cello; Emily Jurek, piano
Congregational Prayer
David Nowack, Pioneer Member
Pioneer Life
Chase Wilder, Religious VP, AU Student Association
Children's Story
Kyle Smith, Interim Campus Chaplain, Andrews University
Children's Prayer
Luci, Gia, & Micah
Message
"American Apocalypse: What Is Past Is Prologue—How to Train Your Dragon: By the Blood of the Lamb"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Scripture Reading
Mark 14:22-25 NIV
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Prayer of Blessing
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
Partaking of Communion
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Song of Commitment
"Let Nothing Trouble You" ("Nada te Turbe") • Joan Szymko
Andrews University Canta Bella; Stephen Zork, director; Gabriel Palacios, cello
Closing Benediction
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"O Lamb of God Unspotted" • Joann Sebastian Bach
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
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Come worship with the AU Dept. of Music voice students for their annual voice vespers: "For Unto Us A Child Is Born". Focusing on songs celebrating the birth of Jesus.
Seeking Voices for Sabbath Video Series!
Adventist Learning Community is producing a short series exploring Sabbath keeping and its impact on everyday life. We're looking for individuals to interview who joined the Adventist Church within the last 15 to 20 years and are comfortable on camera. If you're open to sharing your experience and how Sabbath has shaped your life, please contact Luke Bowers at lbowersweb@gmail.com, we'd love to hear from you!
Adventist-Muslim Relations Group
Join us to pray for active missionaries and explore how to build bridges between Adventists and Muslims. We meet at 6:30 PM on the first and third Monday each month in the Leadership Lab of the Campus Center at Andrews University.
Join the Traffic Ministry Team!
We’re looking for volunteers to serve in our Traffic Ministry, helping direct vehicles and assist members and guests as they arrive and leave. Your friendly presence helps ensure safety and creates a warm first impression for everyone coming to worship. If you’re interested or want to learn more, please contact Derill Legoh 732-379-1300.
Howard Center Presents...Rachel Barton Pine
Rachel Barton Pine, a renowned violinist, suffered a life-altering accident in 1995 when she was severely injured in a train accident, resulting in the loss of her left leg and significant damage to her right foot. Through resilience and determination Pine has overcome her challenges and has become an acclaimed American concert violinist whose infectious joy and passion transforms an audiences’ experience of classical music as they listen to her play. She has performed with the world’s foremost orchestras both locally and internationally and is a leading interpreter of the great classical masterworks. Please join us on November 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM at the Howard Performing Arts Center for a heart-warming concert by Rachel Barton Pine.
Something in Common Sabbath School
Starting Point video series with Andy Stanley: Everything has a beginning. Every person, every idea, every journey starts somewhere. Whether it's one small step in a new direction or a major event, from that point forward nothing is ever the same. It's not always comfortable. It's not always easy. But it's a start. This 8-part series ends December 6, 2025. Everyone is welcome. PMC Boardroom. 10:30-11:30 Sabbath mornings.
Pizza and Parables
Pizza & Parables, Where faith meets flavor! Every Wednesday from 6:30–7:30 PM, high school students are invited for pizza, Bible study, and friends. Come hungry for both food and the Word! Meet in the Pioneer Youth Chapel.
Free 4D Ultrasound
The Lake Michigan College Sonography Program at the Benton Harbor campus is offering a free 4D Ultrasound for pregnant volunteers. Appointments are available on Tuesdays in October and November. Volunteers must be between 21 and 35 weeks at time of scan. This free opportunity helps to support the LMC sonography students.
House of Prayer
Pioneer Earlyteen Loft
Please join us for House of Prayer Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Earliteen Loft for a time of singing, Bible study and prayer.