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

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.

Free 4D Ultrasound

The Lake Michigan College Sonography Program at the Benton Harbor campus is offering a free 4D Ultrasound for pregnant volunteers. Appointments are available on Tuesdays in October and November. Volunteers must be between 21 and 35 weeks at time of scan. This free opportunity helps to support the LMC sonography students.

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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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