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

Opening Music

"Christ Is Alive: His Love Adored"  •  Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church

Welcome & Call to Worship 

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church

"Most Full, Most Free": A Hymn Cycle

"Love Divine"—SDAH 190, st. 1-3  •  "O Love of God"—SDAH 77, st. 1, 3-4  •  "Jesus Loves Me"—SDAH 190, st. 1, 3
Charles Reid, tenor; Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, piano

Congregational Prayer

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

Pioneer Life

Dyas Fanivana, Student

Children's Story & Prayer

Story: Dick Mackie; Prayer: Layla

Scripture Reading 

Patricia Spangler, Member, Pioneer Memorial Church

Worship in Music

"O Love of God, How Strong and True"  •  Kenneth Logan
Charles Reid, tenor, Associate Professor of Music; Kenneth Logan, organ

Message

"A 20:21 Mission for a 2021 Movement: Love Story for a Dark Winter: ' So I Am Sending You'"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church

Connect Card & Prayer

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

Closing Music

"What Wondrous Love Is This"  •  traditional American Melody
Kenneth Logan, organ

 

 

Welcome & Call to Worship 

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church

Pioneer Life

Dyas Fanivana, Student

Children's Story & Prayer

Story: Dick Mackie; Prayer: Layla

Praise

"Come Thou Fount"  •  One Day (When We All Get To Heaven)
Leo Aguilera, praise leader; Maia Hamstra, Jaden Leiterman, vocals; Nathaniel Chung, keyboard;
Lucas Aguiar, electric guitar; Andrès Weiss-Segui, electric bass; Alex Aguilera, cajon

Congregational Prayer

Scripture Reading 

John 1:14, 18 NIV
Leo Aguilera

Praise

"Way Maker"  •  "I Surrender"

Message

"A 20:21 Mission for a 2021 Movement: Love Story for a Dark Winter: ' So I Am Sending You'"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church

Connect Card & Prayer

Closing Song

"Who You Say I Am"

Closing Music

"What Wondrous Love Is This"  •  traditional American Melody
Kenneth Logan, organ

 

 

A British Winter's Night: Wind Symphony Winter Concert

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.

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