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
"Voluntary" • John Stanley
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Welcome & Call to Worship
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
"Joyful!": A Hymn Cycle
"Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!"—SDAH 27, st. 1, 4 • "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee"—SDAH 12, st. 1-2 • "For the Beauty of the Earth"—565, st. 1-3 • "To God Be the Glory"—SDAH 341, st. 1, 3
Andrews Academy Silhouettes, Marcelo Martins, director; Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Congregational Prayer
Ademir & Hebe Soares, Pioneer Deacon Coordinators
Pioneer Life
Welcome to Prescott and Korissa Khair with Dwight K. Nelson and Karen Nelson
Children's Story & Prayer
Children's Story: Dr. Ponniah; Children's Prayer: Arlo and Emmett
Scripture Reading
Debbie Michel, Elder, Pioneer Memorial Church
Worship in Music
"I Have Fixed My Mind on Another Time" • David Huntsinger
Andrews Academy Silhouettes, Marcelo Martins, director and piano; Charles Reid, tenor, Associate Professor of Music
Homily
"Marriage: No Money Down with Zero Percent Interest"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Connect Card
Closing Hymn
"Love at Home"
Raleigh Pettey, Andrews University Student
Benediction
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"Allegro Moderato" • Felix Mendelssohn
Kenneth Logan, organ
Opening Music
"Voluntary" • John Stanley
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Welcome & Call to Worship
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
Praise
"Blessed Assurance"
Taznir Smalling, Julio Santana, Raleigh Pettey, vocals; Marcelo Martins, piano; Kenneth Logan, organ; Nancy Ruiz, guitar; Johnny Schnepp, cello
Congregational Prayer
Ademir & Hebe Soares, Pioneer Deacon Coordinators
Praise
"Breathe" • "We Fall Down"
Scripture Reading
Praise
"I Surrender" • "I Surrender All"
Pioneer Life
Welcome to Prescott and Korissa Khair with Dwight K. Nelson
Children's Story & Prayer
Children's Story: Dr. Ponniah; Children's Prayer: Arlo and Emmett
Worship in Music
"I Have Fixed My Mind on Another Time" • David Huntsinger
Andrews Academy Silhouettes, Marcelo Martins, director and piano; Charles Reid, tenor, Associate Professor of Music
Homily
"Marriage: No Money Down with Zero Percent Interest"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Connect Card
Closing Song
"Love at Home"
Raleigh Pettey, Andrews University Student
Benediction
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"Allegro Moderato" • Felix Mendelssohn
Kenneth Logan, organ
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.
