American Apocalypse: 'What Is Past Is Prologue'

Fighting in the Dark: "With Their Faces Lighted Up"

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, October 31, 2020
Program: 
Opening Music
Christ Is the World's Light" • Robert Hobby
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church
Welcome & Call to Worship & Prayer
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
* "Jesus as Light and Life": A Hymn Cycle
"The Lord Is My Light"—SDAH 515 • "Wonderful Words of Life"—SDAH 286 • "Christ for the World We Sing" • "Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus"—SDAH 290
Annelise Burghardt, Raleigh Pettey, choristers, Andrews University Students; Claudio Gonzáles, viola; Kenneth Logan, organ
Praise
"He's Able" • "Living Hope" • "Here As In Heaven"
Congregational Prayer
Duane Covrig, Pioneer Member
Pioneer Life
Taurus Montgomery, Pastor, Harbor of Hope with Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Children's Story & Prayer
Chad Bernard, Youth Director, Michigan Conference of SDA; Harry, Julie, & Pauline
Scripture Reading
Revelation 16:13-15 NIV
Stanley LeBrun, Elder, Pioneer Memorial Church
Worship in Music
"Beautiful Savior" • James Swearingen
Andrews Academy Band; Elsy Gallardo-Díaz, director
Message
"American Apocalypse: Fighting in the Dark: 'With Their Faces Lighted Up'"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Prayer
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Connect Card
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"I Want to Walk As a Child of the Light" • Wayne Wold
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church
* Indicates First Service Only
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.