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

"Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service"  •  anon. melody
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church

Welcome & Call to Worship 

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

"Give": A Hymn Cycle

"Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven"—SDAH 4, st. 1-3, mel. of 538  •  "I Love to tell the Story"—SDAH 457, st.1-3  •  "Give of Your Best"—SDAH 572, st. 2-3  •  "O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee"—SDAH 574, st. 1-3, end of 4 
Winner Silvestre, tenor; Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, organ

Congregational Prayer

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

Children's Story & Prayer

Story: Cella Dacre; Prayer: Eleana

Pioneer Life

Pastor Dwight Nelson & Dan Agnetta

Scripture Reading

Carina Prestes, Elder, Pioneer Memorial Church

Worship in Music

"O Spirit Bountifully Kind"  •  Kenneth Logan
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir; Brenton Offenback, director; Kenneth Logan, organ

Message

"A 20:21 Mission for a 2021 Movement: Reviving a Mummy: ' So I Am Sending You'"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

Connect Card

 

Hymn of Commitment

"Breathe On Me, Breath of God"  •  SDAH 265

Benediction

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

Closing Music

"Choral Song"  •  Samuel Sebastian Wesley
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

 

 

Opening Music

"Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service"  •  anon. melody
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church

Welcome & Call to Worship & Prayer

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

Praise

"Champion"
William DosReis, praise leader; Shelby Huse, Gianna Bacchiocchi, Eden Stuart, vocals; Jeremy Ahn, keyboard;
Shadrach agol, bass; Ethan Emde, acoustic guitar; Owen Pagunsan, cajon

Children's Story & Prayer

Story: Cella Dacre; Prayer: Eleana

Pioneer Life

Pastor Dwight Nelson & Dan Agnetta

Praise

"How Great Thou Art"

Congregational Prayer

Don & Trudi Starlin, Pioneer Elders

Praise

"Authority"

Scripture Reading

William DosReis
Acts 1:6-8 NLT

Praise

"Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me"

Message

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

Connect Card & Prayer

 

Closing Song

"Rescue the Perishing"

Benediction

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

Closing Music

"Choral Song"  •  Samuel Sebastian Wesley
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

 

 

Sanctuary Flower

The flowers for the Sanctuary are in celebration of Greg and Nadine Offenback's 50th anniversary and to thank God for His love and care.

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.

Offering for June 28, 2025

Michigan Advance Partners

Author Melvin Santos Speaking: For the longest time, in my early years, I quietly disagreed with this Bible passage in Acts 20, “I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” (Acts 20:35, NKJV).

I wondered how people can say, “I receive a blessing when I give.” On the contrary, in my younger years, I always enjoyed receiving gifts. To pay for the gift and give it to someone wouldn’t bring me joy. That would cost me time and money.

When I fell in love, got married, and had children, I finally learned that when you’re in love, there is a greater joy in giving gifts to your wife and children. I would do anything for them because I love them.

Then I understood that this is the Spirit of Christ, who sacrificed all to share His love with us. When I participate in giving, or helping someone in need who cannot reciprocate the deed or pay me back, I’m sharing the love of Jesus. Now, that’s the heart of Jesus.

Just seeing the smiles on my family’s faces was enough for me to experience this passage, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”

Today, let’s share our gifts with a generous heart.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

"Speed Friending" and Dulcimer Concert

The Family Life Committee invites our church family to get to know each other better! We will begin with "speed friending," where we will rotate to different tables around the room to ask each other questions (sample questions will be provided). Then we'll eat a light meal together and end with a captivating hammered dulcimer concert. Ted Yoder will be sharing an eclectic set of impressive originals, fun pop songs, and moving hymns. Sunday, June 29, 4:00-6:30 PM, Pioneer Commons. Registration information will be coming soon.