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

Saturday, June 05, 2021

More In This Series

06/26/2021
06/19/2021
06/12/2021

Opening Music

"Our Father in Heaven"  •  Johann Sebastian Bach
"On Wings of Kindness"  •  Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

"Kindness": A Hymn Cycle

"In the Heart of Jesus"—SDAH 577, st. 1-2  •  "I've Found a Friend", no. 186, st. 1  •  "Day by Day"—SDAH 532, st. 1-2  •  "Seeking the Lost"—SDAH 373, all st.
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir, Brenton Offenback, director; Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

Congregational Prayer

Andrew Tidwell and Joshua Smalley

Pioneer Life/Testimony

Abigail Rose BourgeT presented by José & Christine Bourget with Dwight K. Nelson

Children's Story & Prayer

Story: Juliette Horton, Pioneer Member; Prayer: Rolf Andvik

Scripture Reading

Colossians 3:12-14 NIV
Cheryl Logan, Pioneer Member

Worship in Music

"Prayer for Our Time"  •  Hal Hopson
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir, Brenton Offenback, director

Message

"For the Love of an Animal: Heehaw"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

Connect Card/Prayer

 

 

Hymn of Commitment

"I Would Be Like Jesus"—SDAH 311, st. 1, refrain, repeat refrain  •  "Like Jesus"SDAH 492, refrain only
Elizabeth Wilson, mezzo-soprano

Closing Remarks/Benediction

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

Closing Music

"My Heart Abounds With Pleasure"  •  Johannes Brahms
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

 

Opening Music

"Our Father in Heaven"  •  Johann Sebastian Bach
"On Wings of Kindness"  •  Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

Praise

"He Is Exalted"  •  "Blessed Assurance"
Ivan Rachath, piano; Jason Marquez, clarinet; Johnny Schnepp, cello; Zachariah Schnepp, cajon

Congregational Prayer

Andrew Tidwell and Joshua Smalley

Worship in Music

"Prayer for Our Time"  •  Hal Hopson
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir, Brenton Offenback, director

Baby Dedication

De'reese Amere Roosevelt Williams and Montrell De'reese Williams presented by Walter & Sharday Williams, with Pastor Eugene Anthony

Children's Story & Prayer

Story: Juliette Horton; Prayer: Rolf Andvik

Praise

"Mighty To Save"  •  "For The One"

Scripture Reading

 

Message

"For the Love of an Animal: Heehaw"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

Connect Card/Prayer

 

Song of Commitment

"I Would Be Like Jesus"—SDAH 311  •  "Like Jesus"—SDAH 492

Closing Remarks/Blessing

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

Closing Music

"My Heart Abounds With Pleasure"  •  Johannes Brahms
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

 

Adventist Seniors of Michiana August 10 Meeting
Andrews Grove Pavilion

 Calling all seniors aged 55+ to the annual Adventist Seniors of Michiana Corn Roast to be held Sunday, August 10 at 1 PM in the Andrews Grove Pavilion. Bring a dish to share, enjoy the corn provided, and learn who will be our new officers for next year.  Early registration for the 2025-2026 membership year will be available. Despite inflation dues remain at $20 per person.  Call Cheryl Doss with any questions 269-277-0767.

Offering for August 2, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

Birthdays were always a special and happy occasion in our home. When it is one of the sibling’s birthdays, we give all our kids gifts to enjoy, not just the celebrant. But when it was our birthday, our children would draw pictures and color them expressing their creativity and love for us. They didn’t have the money to purchase gifts or nice Hallmark cards. Yet when they presented them to us, we cherished those handmade cards more than all the commercial cards produced by Hallmark. Why? Because they were our children’s expression of love from the heart.

It’s hard not to express this love without giving a gift. Likewise, every offering gift should be measured by the unfathomable Gift of heaven. The greatest offering one could make would then appear as nothing in comparison. “How vain the endeavor to measure with mathematical rules, time, money, and love against a love and sacrifice that is measureless and incomputable!" (Testimonies for the Church, Vol.4, p.119). If we can catch a glimpse of just how much God loves us, we would faint. All self-interest and selfish motives will disappear, we will be lost in awe and wonder. It would spur us to shower our Lord with more gifts and with praise and thanksgiving.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Register Now for Andrews Academy

Andrews Academy is now enrolling students in grades 9 - 12 for the 2025/2026 school year. We invite you to join the AA family! You will be blessed by what Andrews Academy has to offer. Students consistently score above state and national levels on standardized testing, they are involved in many spiritual and service activities throughout the school year. Our Seventh-day Adventist school’s mission is to inspire our students to think deeply, live fully, serve unselfishly and to honor God completely. School begins August 18. Registration day is August 13. Financial assistance may be available. Call 269-471-3138 for more information or visit https://www.andrews.edu/aa/ and click on “apply today”. 

Help Us Welcome New Students

Many new faces will soon join us as they begin their academic journey at Andrews University. We are preparing to welcome them with our traditional Welcome Picnic on Sabbath, August 23. You can support Belong by signing up to be a table host, preparing food, becoming a general volunteer—or all of the above! Text the word “PICNIC” to 269-281-2345

Looking for a Prayer Group to Join?

Join us for the Midweek House of Prayer, held online every Wednesday morning from 7:00 to 8:00 AM. We are currently studying the Gospel of Mark. Come and see how your contributions can benefit everyone in the group! The Zoom link is https://andrews.zoom.us/j/9889172131.

Something in Common Sabbath School

Better Decisions/ Fewer Regrets video series by Andy Stanley continues

  • July 19–The The Conscience Question
  • July 26–The Maturity Question
  • August 2–The Relationship Question

Everyone is welcome in PMC Boardroom off of the Fellowship Commons Room from 10:30-11:30 AM on Sabbath.

Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons

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