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.
A 20:21 Mission for a 2021 Movement
Good-Bye Good Ole Days: ‘So I Am Sending You’
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, January 09, 2021
Program:
Opening Music
"Allegro maestoso e vivace" • Felix Mendelssohn
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church
Welcome & Call to Worship & Prayer
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
* "For Time and Forever"—A Hymn Cycle
"O God, Our Help"—SDAH 103 • "Amazing Grace" / "Marching to Zion"—SDAH 108 / 422 • "In a Little While"—SDAH 626, st. 1-2
Benie Shirakera, Winner Silvestre, vocals; Tyler Ronto, organ; Kenneth Logan, organ
Praise
"I Will Follow" • "Trust and Obey" • "Lead Me, Lord" • "God Will Make a Way"
Charles Reid, praise leader; Debbie Weithers, Dan Hamstra, vocals; Nathaniel Chung, piano; Lucas Aguiar, guitar
Congregational Prayer
Alex Aguilera, Fiorella Oudri
Pioneer Life
Grow Groups
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
Pioneer Life
Testimony
Olen & Danae Netteburg
Children's Story
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor; Loissy & Elldon, Children's Prayer
Scripture Reading
Ildiko Gyeresi, Elder, Pioneer Memorial Church
Worship in Music
"Jauchzet dem Herrn!" ( Exult in the Lord!") • Christian Finck / Logan
Tyler Ronto, trombone; Kenneth Logan, organ
Message
"Good-bye Good Old Days: 'So I Am Sending You'"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Closing Hymn
"This Little Light of Mine" • SDAH 580
Closing Benediction
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"O God, Our Help in Ages Past" • William Croft
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church
* Indicates First Service only
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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