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

 

 

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.

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.

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.

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