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

Calling All Families: Sabbath Delight Challenge

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.

Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons

 There will not be a fellowship dinner during the months of July and August, 2025.

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