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.
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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
Overcoming Emotions that Destroy - a DVD series with Chip Ingram
We all struggle with angry feelings, brought on by tension, pressure, and the blocked goals and frustrations of day-to-day life. The broken and stressed relationships that result from these feelings can overwhelm us. But there is hope. With the right help, you too can overcome those emotions that destroy. Everyone is welcome to join us each Sabbath through October 11. We meet in Pioneer Board Room.
Pioneer Children and Family Discipleship is excited to embark on a special journey of intentionally experiencing the delight of the Sabbath during the 2025-2026 school year. Please sign up for occasional notices about Pioneer-sponsored Sabbath Delight events as well as ideas for things you and your family can do to cultivate a deeper appreciation for Sabbath. We will also look forward to hearing from you about what you and your family are doing each week to call the Sabbath a delight. All are welcome. To sign up for the challenge, please text SABBATH to 269-281-2345.
