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

"[Jesus, What a Friend for Sinners]"  •  Dale Wood
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church

Welcome & Call to Worship 

John Glass, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church

"Jesus, Friend for Sinners": A Hymn Cycle

"Jesus, Friend for Sinners"—SDAH 187, st. 1-3  •  "Rescue the Perishing"—SDAH 367, st. 1-3  •  "Seeking the Lost"—SDAH 373  •  "What a Friend We Have in Jesus"—SDAH 499, st.1  |  Pioneer Sanctuary Choir; Brenton Offenback, director; Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, organ

Pioneer Life

Hope Malabrigo, student

Congregational Prayer

Merarie Doyle, Greeter Ministry Director; Kristin Ferrer, Student Andrews University

Children's Story & Prayer

Story: Richard Aguilera; Prayer: Genavive

Religious Liberty Video

 

Scripture Reading

Hugo Villalobos, Seminary Student at SDA Theological Seminary

Worship in Music

"Be Thou My Vision"  •  Charles Thatcher
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir; Brenton Offenback, director

Message

"A 20:21 Mission for a 2021 Movement: 'House by the Side of the Road': ' So I Am Sending You'"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church

Connect Card & Prayer

John Glass, Associate Pastor

Closing Music

"Work, for the Night Is Coming"  •  Lowell Mason
Kenneth Logan, organ

 

 

Opening Music

"[Jesus, What a Friend for Sinners"  •  Dale Wood
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, organ

Welcome & Call to Worship & Prayer

John Glass, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church

Pioneer Life

Hope Malabrigo, Student
 

Worship in Music

"Be Thou My Vision"  •  Charles Thatcher
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir, Brenton Offenback, director

Children's Story & Prayer

Story: Richard Aguilera; Prayer: Genavive

Praise

"Standing on the Promises / Leaning on the Everlasting Arms"
Vivian Raimundo, praise leader; Darius Bridges, Valery Vergara, vocals; Jeremy Ahn, keyboard;
Jake Knowlton, guitar; Chris Wilson, bass; David Dunham, cajon

Religious Liberty Video


John Nay, Religious Liberty Coordinator

Congregational Prayer

Merarie Doyle, Greeter Ministry Director; Kristin Ferrer, Student, Andrews University

Praise

"Testify To Love"

Scripture Reading

Darius Bridges, AU Student Chaplain
Luke 15:3-7

Praise

"Build My Life"

Message

"A 20:21 Mission for a 2021 Movement: 'House by the Side of the Road': ' So I Am Sending You'"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church

Connect Card & Prayer

Closing Song

"Make Me A Servant"

Benediction

John Glass, Associate Pastor

Closing Music

"Work, for the Night Is Coming"  •  Lowell Mason
Kenneth Logan, organ

 

 

Offering for July 12, 2025

World Budget – Digital Strategy for Mission

We thank God for the growth of the Seventh-day Adventist Church since Global Mission began some three decades ago. We’ve reached many new people groups and entered new countries. We’ve planted thousands of new churches. We’ve seen literally millions of people find hope and salvation in Jesus.

Of course, many mission challenges remain. But that’s nothing new! When the good news about Jesus spread from Jerusalem some 2,000 years ago, it happened because the disciples came together and prayed together. Then the Holy Spirit gave power to those gathered in the upper room and they responded to God by saying, “I will go.”

Today, the Adventist church is supporting hundreds of missionaries around the world, who face many obstacles to preach the gospel. How do we even begin to reach people who don’t believe in God and have never seen a Bible? How do you begin to reach people who are rich and increased with goods and feel they have need of nothing? Or preach to people who live in refugee camps in very poor conditions?

In the face of such huge mission challenges, some see walls, but we see opportunities. Many see a lack of funds, but we see the Source of all funds. Many see our weakness, but we see His strength. God is inviting you to participate with Him in His mission of salvation here on earth.

Who is willing to support our global outreach with your special offering? Better yet, who will say, “I will go?” 

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.