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
"Take My Life, and Let It Be Consecrated" • Paul Thompson
Andrews Academy Orion Strings, Elsy Gallardo-Díaz, director
Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
"Good Shepherd": A Hymn Cycle
"The King of Love My Shepherd Is"—SDAH 197, st. 3-4 • "In Heavenly Love Abiding"—SDAH 513 mel. SDAH 316, st. 2-3 • "Hark! 'Tis the Shepherd's Voice I Hear"— SDAH 361, st. 2-3
Annelise Burghardt, soprano, Andrews University student; Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Congregational Prayer
Milton & Neela Bairagee, Pioneer Members
Pioneer Life
Taurus Montgomery, Harbor of Hope
Children's Story & Prayer
Story: Don Goodbrad; Prayer: Julie Habiri
Scripture Reading
Don Starlin, Elder, Pioneer Memorial Church
Worship in Music
"To God Be the Glory" • Paul Thompson
Andrews Academy Orion Strings, Elsy Gallardo-Díaz, director
Message
"Marriage: An Answer to My Eleven Year Old Parishioner"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Connect Card/Prayer
Closing Hymn
"O Love that Wilt Not Let Me Go" • 76
Benediction
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
Opening Music
"Take My Life, and Let It Be Consecrated" • Paul Thompson
Andrews Academy Orion Strings, Elsy Gallardo-Díaz, director
Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
Worship in Music
"To God Be the Glory" • Paul Thompson
Andrews Academy Orion Strings, Elsy Gallardo-Díaz, director
Congregational Prayer
Milton & Neela Bairagee, Pioneer Members
Pioneer Life
Taurus Montgomery, Harbor of Hope
Pioneer Life: Baptism
Jordynn Wright with Rodlie Ortiz
Children's Story & Prayer
"Holy Water" • "Yes and Amen"
Sinegugu Katenga, Annelise Burghardt, Abel Siamubi, vocals; Joshua Goines, piano; Joel Wallace, electric guitar; Trevor Furst, cajon; Jamison Moore, cello; Philip Wekesa, keyboard
Scripture Reading
1 Corinthians 13:4-7, 13 NIV
Abel Siamubi
Praise
"Falling In Love With Jesus"
Message
"Marriage: An Answer to My Eleven Year Old Parishioner"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Connect Card/Prayer
Closing Hymn
O Love That Will Not Let Me Go • 76
Blessing
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
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.
