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

"Those Who Live in Steadfast Faith Are Blessed"  •  Johannes Brahms
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

Welcome & Call to Worship 

Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor

"The Son Where'er the Sun": A Hymn Cycle

"Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun"—SDAH 227, st.1-4

Congregational Prayer

Jess Swackhamer, Randy Lonto, RMES

Pioneer Life

 

Children's Story & Prayer

Story: Jessica Yoong & Jorrdan Bissell, Students, Loma Linda University School of Medicine

Scripture Reading

Philip Giddings, Elder

Worship in Music

"Go Ye, Therefore"  •  Kenneth Logan
Kaija Perry, Sinegugu Katenga, Abel Siamubi, William Fagal, vocal quartet; Kenneth Logan, organ

Year In Review Video

 

COVID-19 Litany

Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

 

Message

"A 20:21 Mission for a 2021 Movement: Two Hands on the Lightsaber: 'So I Am Sending You'"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

Connect Card

 

Closing Hymn

"Give Me the Bible"

Benediction

Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor

Closing Music

"Jesus' Great Commission"  •  Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan, organ

Opening Music

"Those Who Live in Steadfast Faith Are Blessed"  •  Johannes Brahms
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

Welcome & Call to Worship 

Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor

Praise

"I Call You Faithful"
Carlo Leonor, Natalia Poloche, Grace Dockerty, Caleb Braswell, vocals; Ben Loenser, piano; Caleb Braswell, keyboard; Claire Yang, violin; Johnny Schnepp, cello; Calub Chung, electric bass; Alex Aguilera, cajon

Congregational Prayer

Jess Swackhamer, Randy Lonto, RMES

Praise

"You Are God Alone"

Baby Dedication

Ianoka Herivonjy presented by Bina Herivonjy and Tsiry Rasamimanana with John Glass, Associate Pastor

Praise

"You Are God Alone"

Praise

"Nothing Else / Build My Life"

Scripture Reading

Natalia Poloche, Student

Praise

"Amazing Grace"

Children's Story & Prayer

Story: Jessica Yoong & Jorrdan Bissell, Students, Loma Linda University School of Medicine

Worship in Music

"Go Ye, Therefore"  •  Kenneth Logan
Kaija Perry, Sinegugu Katenga, Abel Siamubi, William Fagal, vocal quartet; Kenneth Logan, organ

Year In Review Video

 

COVID-19 Litany

Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

 

Message

"A 20:21 Mission for a 2021 Movement: Two Hands on the Lightsaber: 'So I Am Sending You'"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

Connect Card

 

Closing Song

"Thy Word / God of Revival"

Benediction

Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor

Closing Music

"Jesus' Great Commission"  •  Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan, organ

Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons

There will be a fellowship dinner this Sabbath. Visitors are welcome!

Offering for June 6, 2026

Pioneer Operating Budget

A son took his old father to a restaurant for an evening dinner. His father, being very old and weak, while eating, dropped food on his shirt and pants.

The mess that he made disgusted the other diners in the restaurant, while his son remained calm. After they were finished eating, the son, who was not embarrassed at all, quietly took him to the washroom, wiped off the food particles, removed the stains, combed his hair and fitted his glasses firmly. When they came out, the entire restaurant was watching them in dead silence, not able to grasp how someone could embarrass themselves publicly like that.

The son settled the bill and started to leave the eatery with his father. An old man amongst the diners called out to the son and uttered the words, “You have left a lesson for every son and hope for every father.” The restaurant went silent.

Paul writes, “We who are strong have an obligation to bear with … the weak, and not to please ourselves” (Romans 15:1, ESV). As part of our stewardship responsibility on earth, we are required to care for each other.

We are to show compassion and have empathy, and to love our neighbors as ourselves.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Sun, Fun, and Faith

Sun, Fun, and Faith is returning this summer! Incoming High School Freshman to Outgoing High School Seniors are invited Every Tuesday Night (June 9 - Aug 11) for food, boating, and faith-fueled friendships.

Location and Times Coming soon. Follow @pmcyouthministries on Instagram for more info

Widows and Widowers Picnic

WIDOWS and WIDOWERS are invited to potluck at Rangeline Park, 10138 Rangeline Rd, pavilion 2, in Berrien Springs at 1 PM on Sunday, June 7. Come with your favorite dish and suitable clothing for a boat ride afterwards! See you then! Caring Hearts Ministry

Widows and Widowers Picnic

WIDOWS and WIDOWERS are invited to potluck at Rangeline Park, 10138 Rangeline Rd, pavilion 2, in Berrien Springs at 1 PM on Sunday, June 7. Come with your favorite dish and suitable clothing for a boat ride afterwards! See you then! Caring Hearts Ministry

DivorceCare Group Starting

DivorceCare strives to be a safe place for those who are experiencing the trauma and heartbreak of separation or divorce to process, grow, find support and hope for the future. A new group (Grow Group) is starting 6/3/26. We meet from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM in
the Board Room. We are under Pioneer Family Life in the Grow Groups section on the church website or you can register at www.divorcecare.org.