Would you like to make a difference in our community? God's Hands 4 Kids has ways you can do that. GH4K loves the "True religion way to love the least of these" James 1:27. The Foster Parent Appreciation Dinner is being held on May 16 in a church in our community. We are working with the Berrien County Department of Health and Human Services to put this on. We are looking for childcare help. Also seeking gift baskets, gifts or gift cards. For more information contact Carol Jordan at Godshands4kids@gmail.com There is a presentation this Friday evening from Unaccompanied Refugee Minors. Ask for more info if interested.
A 20:21 Mission for a 2021 Movement
Love Story—Return to Sender: 'So I Am Sending You'
Resources
Speaker
Dwight K. NelsonDwight 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
More In This Series
Opening Music
Poem of Divine Love • Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Welcome & Call to Worship
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
"Greater Grace": A Hymn Cycle
"O Sacred Head, Now Wounded"—SDAH 156, st.1, 3 • "Marvelous Grace"—SDAH 109 • "Amazing Grace" & "O How I Love Jesus"—SDAH 108, 248
Songleader: Vladimir Slavujevic, Andrews University alumnus; Erin Penrod, horn, Andrews University student; Kenneth Logan, organ
Congregational Prayer
Terence & Pule Habiri, Andrews University Students
Pioneer Life
Emersond Jean-Baptiste, License Supervisor Berrien Country, Department of Health and Human Services; Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
Children's Story & Prayer
Story: Lianro and Sage WagenerSmith; Prayer: Kayleigh
Worship in Music
"What Wondrous Love Is This?" • Kenneth Logan
Vladimir Slavujevic, baritone; Erin Penrod, horn; Kenneth Logan, organ
Homily
"A 20:21 Mission for a 2021 Movement: Love Story—Return to Sender: 'So I Am Sending You'"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Communion
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Scripture Reading
Prayer of Blessing
Anthony Yeboah, Elder
Partaking of Communion
Closing Hymn
Benediction
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"Fugue on 'Marvelous Grace'" • Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan, organ
Opening Music
Poem of Divine Love • Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Welcome & Call to Worship
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
Praise
"Champion"
William Dos Reis, praise leader; Shelby Huse, Eryncia Welsh, Itumeleng Gabasiane, vocals; Shadrach Agol, guitar; Sammy Duany, cajon; Jamison Moore, cello; Brianna Seawood, bass
Congregational Prayer
Terence & Pule Habiri, Andrews University Students
Pioneer Life
Emersond Jean-Baptiste, License Supervisor Berrien Country, Department of Health and Human Services; Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
Children's Story & Prayer
Story: Lianro and Sage WagenerSmith; Prayer: Kayleigh
Worship in Music
"What Wondrous Love Is This?" • Kenneth Logan
Vladimir Slavujevic, baritone; Erin Penrod, horn; Kenneth Logan, organ
Homily
"A 20:21 Mission for a 2021 Movement: Love Story—Return to Sender: 'So I Am Sending You'"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Communion
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Praise
"Living Hope"
Scripture Reading
Prayer of Blessing
Anthony Yeboah, Elder
Partaking of Communion
Closing Hymn
"Living Hope"
Benediction
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"Fugue on 'Marvelous Grace'" • Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan, organ
The Institute of Young Musicians for Christ is excited to be having a music camp at Pioneer Memorial Church! At our music camps young people ages 6-17 are offered an immersive, week-long musical experience. Our quality musical training—combined with fun, friends, and faith-building encounters— provides a truly incredible opportunity. The camp offers tracks for children 6-12 with or without musical experience and a track for teenagers with significant musical experience. To learn more and register, visit iymcsda.org/michigan. We hope to see you there!
From May 11–June 8, 2025, Maranatha Volunteers International will be working at Andrews University to update the Lamson Hall residential rooms and suite bathrooms. Please consider volunteering and letting your family and friends know of this opportunity. All individuals (including local) should sign up at the Maranatha website: https://maranatha.org/volunteer-opportunities/.