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

Saturday, June 19, 2021

More In This Series

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Opening Music

"Dare to Be a Daniel"  •  Philip Bliss / Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer

John Glass, Associate Pastor

"Heavenly Father": Hymns of Praise

"Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee"—SDAH 12  •  "Father, Lead Me Day by Day"—SDAH 482
Elizabeth Wilson, chorister, mezzo-soprano; Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

Congregational Prayer

Gilbert Wari, Pioneer Member

Pioneer Life

Fred Wagner Baptism with Dwight K. Nelson

Children's Story & Prayer

Story: Dick Mackie; Prayer: Micaiah

Scripture Reading

Terry Robertson, Elder

Worship in Music

"To Decide to Walk With Jesus"  •  Kenneth Logan
Claudio González, violin

Message

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

Connect Card

 

Hymn of Commitment

"I Surrender All"—SDAH 309, st. 1-3
Elizabeth Wilson, chorister, mezzo-soprano; Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

Closing Remarks/Benediction

John Glass, Associate Pastor

Closing Music

"A Mighty Fortress Is Our God"  •  Max Reger
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

 

Opening Music

"Dare to Be a Daniel"  •  Philip Bliss / Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer

John Glass, Associate Pastor

Praise

"Nothing Compares"  •  "See A Victory"
Linda Sanchez, Sinegugu Katenga, Abel Siamubi, vocals; Josh Goines, piano; Lucas Aguiar, electric guitar; Nathaniel Chung, keyboard; Caleb Chung, electric bass; Michel Rodrigues, acoustic guitar

 

Congregational Prayer

Gilbert Wari

Pioneer Life

Emily Violet Andersen presented by Chris and Desi Andersen with Dwight K. Nelson

Worship in Music

"To Decide to Walk With Jesus"  •  Kenneth Logan
Claudio González, violin

Children's Story & Prayer

Story: Dick Mackie; Prayer: Micaiah

Praise

"El Shaddai"  •  "At The Cross (Love Ran Red)"

Scripture Reading

 

Message

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

Connect Card

 

 

Song of Commitment

"I Surrender All" - st. 1-3

Blessing

John Glass, Associate Pastor

Closing Music

"A Mighty Fortress Is Our God"  •  Max Reger
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

 

Offering for May 30, 2026

Pioneer Operating Budget

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill

When the author of our reading became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church decades ago, a song, “Love is Something,” written by Malvina Reynolds, was sung during their Adventist Youth (AY) programs. This song was sung during the evening offering collection. The first verse went something like this: “Love is something if you give it away, give it away, give it away. Love is something if you give it away, you end up having more.”

The idea that love begets more love could not be truer. When we love like Jesus loves, the benefits are abundant. When we give like Jesus gives—without limitation—the blessings return in abundance, running over.

And we “won’t have enough room to take it in!” (Malachi 3:10, NLT). The Bible says in Acts 20:35, “Remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

May the copious blessings of heaven be ours, as we give in love, gratitude, and without reservation to the cause of Christ in our local church today.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Widows and Widowers Picnic

WIDOWS and WIDOWERS are invited to potluck at Rangeline Park, 10138 Rangeline Rd, pavilion 2, in Berrien Springs at 1 PM on Sunday, June 7. Come with your favorite dish and suitable clothing for a boat ride afterwards! See you then! Caring Hearts Ministry

Wilson Retirement

Please join us in celebrating the retirement of Barry Wilson after 35 remarkable years of service with the fire department, including his dedicated tenure as liaison to Andrews University. A retirement party will be held in his honor on Sunday, May 31, 1:00 PM at the Berrien Springs Oranoko Fire Dept.

Something in Common Sabbath School

Join us for the “Love Like You Mean It” Series! Sessions will be held in the Pioneer Commons each Sabbath morning from 10:30 to 11:30. Everyone is welcome!

  • May 23: Session Seven - Love is Virtuous
  • May 30: Session Eight - Love is Honest
  • June 6: Session Nine - Love is Tenacious
  • June 13: Session Ten - Love Never Fails