How to Become an Influencer: Paul—A Biography

Mental Health Meltdown

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, September 11, 2021

OPENING MUSIC

“The King of Love My Shepherd Is” Charles Stanford

WELCOME

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

“RUN THE STRAIGHT RACE”: A HYMN CYCLE

“God of Grace and God of Glory”  •   “Awake, My Soul! Stretch Every Nerve”  •  “Fight the Good Fight”  •  “Be Still, My Soul”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Laurence Burn, Pioneer Children’s Sabbath School Superintendent

BABY DEDICATION

Kenji Reuben Beckford, presented by Dane and Andrea Beckford, with Pastor Ben Martin

CHILDREN’S STORY

Children’s Story: Lianro WagenerSmith; Prayer: Eleana

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Psalm 23” • Craig Courtney

MESSAGE

“How to Become an Influencer: Mental Health Meltdown”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Kyrie” (“Lord, Have Mercy”) in memoriam 9/11/01 • René Clausen
Andrews University Singers, Stephen Zork, director; Kenneth Logan, organ

BENEDICTION

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

CLOSING MUSIC

“Kyrie” (“Lord, Have Mercy”) • Johann Habert

 

OPENING MUSIC

“The King of Love My Shepherd Is”  •  Charles Stanford

WELCOME

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

PRAISE

Medley: Agnus Dei, Step by Step, How Great Is Our God, I Exalt Thee / We Exalt Thee, Still

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Laurence Burn, Pioneer Children’s Sabbath School Superintendent

PIONEER LIFE

Levi Wagenersmith
and Sage Wagenersmith

CHILDREN’S STORY

Children’s Story: Lianro WagenerSmith; Prayer: Eleana

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Psalm 23” • Craig Courtney

MESSAGE

“How to Become an Influencer: Mental Health Meltdown”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Kyrie” (“Lord, Have Mercy”) in memoriam 9/11/01 • René Clausen
Andrews University Singers, Stephen Zork, director; Kenneth Logan, organ

BLESSING

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

CLOSING MUSIC

“Kyrie” (“Lord, Have Mercy”) • Johann Habert

 

Happy Health Cooking Demonstration

The Happy, Healthy Holiday 2025 Cooking demonstration will be on Sunday, Nov. 23 from 3:00 to 5:30 PM in the Youth Chapel, with samples for everyone downstairs. They are featuring vegan foods suitable for festive events. This event is being co-hosted by Pioneer Health and Wellness, Healthy Together Friends, and RMES Home and School. To register text "FOOD" to 269-281-2345. Questions: please contact Evelyn Kissinger at evelynkissinger@gmail.com.

Pioneer Women's Ministries 2025 Advent Devotionals

Pioneer Women’s Ministries’ Advent devotionals will highlight a few of the promises of Jesus. To receive the “Red Letter Promises” daily devotionals by email for the first 25 days of December, text the word “ADVENT” to 269-281-2345. You can also receive a short daily text message preview of each day's devotional by providing your cell phone number when you register. We pray you will sense the nearness of Jesus during this holy season through these devotionals.

Sabbath School Volunteers Needed

Give our Pioneer kids a gift this holiday season - your time, teaching or supporting Sabbath Schools, 10:30-11:30 AM each Sabbath. Text CHILDREN to 269-281-2345 or email childrenss@pmchurch.org to learn more.

13th Annual Voice Vespers

Come worship with the AU Dept. of Music voice students for their annual voice vespers: "For Unto Us A Child Is Born". Focusing on songs celebrating the birth of Jesus.

Seeking Voices for Sabbath Video Series!

Adventist Learning Community is producing a short series exploring Sabbath keeping and its impact on everyday life. We're looking for individuals to interview who joined the Adventist Church within the last 15 to 20 years and are comfortable on camera. If you're open to sharing your experience and how Sabbath has shaped your life, please contact Luke Bowers at lbowersweb@gmail.com, we'd love to hear from you!

Adventist-Muslim Relations Group

 Join us to pray for active missionaries and explore how to build bridges between Adventists and Muslims. We meet at 6:30 PM on the first and third Monday each month in the Leadership Lab of the Campus Center at Andrews University.

Join the Traffic Ministry Team!

We’re looking for volunteers to serve in our Traffic Ministry, helping direct vehicles and assist members and guests as they arrive and leave. Your friendly presence helps ensure safety and creates a warm first impression for everyone coming to worship. If you’re interested or want to learn more, please contact Derill Legoh 732-379-1300.

Something in Common Sabbath School

Starting Point video series with Andy Stanley: Everything has a beginning. Every person, every idea, every journey starts somewhere. Whether it's one small step in a new direction or a major event, from that point forward nothing is ever the same. It's not always comfortable. It's not always easy. But it's a start. This 8-part series ends December 6, 2025.  Everyone is welcome. PMC Boardroom. 10:30-11:30 Sabbath mornings.

Pizza and Parables

Pizza & Parables, Where faith meets flavor! Every Wednesday from 6:30–7:30 PM, high school students are invited for pizza, Bible study, and friends. Come hungry for both food and the Word! Meet in the Pioneer Youth Chapel.

Free 4D Ultrasound

The Lake Michigan College Sonography Program at the Benton Harbor campus is offering a free 4D Ultrasound for pregnant volunteers. Appointments are available on Tuesdays in October and November. Volunteers must be between 21 and 35 weeks at time of scan. This free opportunity helps to support the LMC sonography students.

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