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
How to Become an Influencer: Paul—A Biography
Damascus Road
Resources
Speaker
Dwight K. NelsonDwight 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, September 04, 2021
More In This Series
Opening Music
"Marvelous Grace of Our Loving Lord" • Daniel Towner
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Welcome
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
"Stand Up!": A Hymn Cycle
"Lead On, O King Eternal" • "Father, Lead Me Day by Day" • "Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus!"
Hymn Leaders: Fabio Siniscarchio, Rob Raney, Raleigh Pettey; Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Congregational Prayer
Prescott Khair, Associate Chaplain
Pioneer Life
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
Children's Story & Prayer
Children's Story: John Glass; Prayer: Asher
Worship in Music
"'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" • Wayne Hooper
Vocal Quartet: Fabio Siniscarchio, Raleigh Pettey, Robert Raney, Nathan Cheng
Message
"How to Become an Influencer: Damascus Road"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Congregational Response in Song
"The Lord's Prayer" • Albert Malotte
Brenton Offenback, PMC Sanctuary Choir director
Benediction
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"Our Father in the Heavenly Kingdom" • Felix Mendelssohn
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
Opening Music
"Marvelous Grace of Our Loving Lord" • Daniel Towner
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
Welcome
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
Praise
Victory in Jesus
Congregational Prayer
Chase Wilder, AU Student Association Religious Vice-President
Pioneer Life
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
Worship in Music
"'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" • Wayne Hooper
Vocal Quartet: Fabio Siniscarchio, Raleigh Pettey, Rob Raney, Nathan Cheng
Children's Story
Children's Story: John Glass; Prayer: Asher
Praise
Wonderful Words of Life • Reckless Love
Message
"How to Become an Influencer: Damascus Road"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Congregational Response in Song
"The Lord's Prayer" • Albert Malotte
Brenton Offenback, PMC Sanctuary Choir director
Blessing
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"Our Father in the Heavenly Kingdom" • Felix Mendelssohn
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Widows and Widowers Picnic
Offering for May 23, 2026
Michigan Advance Partners
In attempting to implement special projects, many conferences have established various strategies to raise funds to meet the demands of their ministry projects. In Michigan it is suggested that each member give 1 percent of income to support the various Michigan Advance projects which go for Evangelism, Education, Camp Meeting, and Camps as well as individual church projects.
Paul writes, “My friends, we want you to know that the churches in Macedonia have shown others God's gift of undeserved grace. Although they were going through hard times and were very poor, they were glad to give generously. They gave as much as they could afford and even more, simply because they wanted to.” (2 Cor. 8:1-3, CEV). As members of the body of Christ, we have a holy calling to assist each other in carrying out the ministry of the church.
As you worship by returning your tithes and offerings and contributing to the ministries of your conference, Ellen White reminds us that “When you place the Lord first and realize that the Lord's house is dishonored by debt, God will bless you” (Counsels on Stewardship, p. 262). Let’s support Michigan Advance so they can continue to help churches honor the Lord.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
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