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 26, 2021

More In This Series

06/19/2021
06/12/2021
06/05/2021

Opening Music

"At the Cross"  •  Ralph Hudson / Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer

Erhard Gallos, Pioneer Elder

"Hymns of the Cross": A Hymn Set

"Lift High the Cross"—SDAH 362, all st.  •  "Worthy, Worthy Is the Lamb"—SDAH 246, all st.
Lisa Jardine, chorister; Kenneth Logan, organ

Congregational Prayer

Nashonie Chang

Pioneer Life

Video Testimony from Foster Basket

Children's Story & Prayer

Story: Iveth Ortiz; Prayer: Harper

Worship in Music

"The Lamb"  •  Kenneth Logan
Chloe Murnighan, soprano; Kenneth Logan, piano, Minister of Music

Message

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

Communion Service

 

Closing Hymn

"Sent Forth by God's Blessing"  •  407

Closing Remarks/Benediction

Erhard Gallos, Pioneer Elder

Closing Music

"O Lamb of God, Unspotted"  •  Johann Sebastian Bach

Opening Music

"At the Cross" •  Ralph Hudson / Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music

Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer

Erhard Gallos, Pioneer Elder

Praise

"Wonderful, Merciful Savior"

Congregational Prayer

Nashonie Chang and Jonathan Raveloharimisy

Pioneer Life

Video Testimony from Foster Basket

Children's Story & Prayer

Story: Iveth Ortiz; Prayer: Harper

Worship in Music

"The Lamb"  •  Kenneth Logan
Chloe Murnighan, soprano

Message

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

Communion

 

Hymn of Response

"Sent Forth by God's Blessing"  •  407
Charles Reid, Associate Professor

Closing Remarks/Blessing

Erhard Gallos, Pioneer Elder

Closing Music

"O Lamb of God, Unspotted"  •  Johann Sebastian Bach
Kenneth Logan, 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