How to Become an Influencer: Paul—A Biography

An Influencer People Are Hungry For

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, October 23, 2021

OPENING MUSIC

“Holy, Holy, Holy” • Charles Gounod

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

“LOOKING TO JESUS”: A HYMN CYCLE

“Holy, Holy, Holy”
“Come, Thou Almighty King”
“We Would See Jesus”
“Savior, Teach Me Day by Day”
“Take Time to Be Holy”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

PIONEER LIFE

Ordination of Deacons

CHILDREN’S STORY

Children’s Story: Craig Harris, Associate Youth Director Michigan Conference
Prayer: Harper

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“I Will Bless the Lord” / “Lift Up Your Heads”K. Medema / anon.

MESSAGE

“An Influencer People Are Hungry For”
Dwight K. Nelson

CONNECT CARD
 

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Take Time to Be Holy”

BLESSING

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

CLOSING MUSIC

“Andante Moderato” • Marcel Dupré
 

OPENING MUSIC

“Holy, Holy, Holy” • Charles Gounod

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

PRAISE

“Promises”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

PIONEER LIFE

Ordination of Deacons

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“I Will Bless the Lord” / “Lift Up Your Heads”K. Medema / anon.

CHILDREN’S STORY

Children’s Story: Craig Harris, Associate Youth Director Michigan Conference
Prayer: Harper

PRAISE

“Be Thou My Vision”
“Never Lost”

MESSAGE

“An Influencer People Are Hungry For”
Dwight K. Nelson

CONNECT CARD

 

CLOSING SONG

“Take My Life”

BLESSING

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

CLOSING MUSIC

“Andante Moderato” • Marcel Dupré
 

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.

Andrews Academy’s Graduation Weekend Events

Congratulations, Andrews Academy seniors! May the same Lord who got you here lead you into the uncharted adventure ahead! “I am with you always,” is His promise. Everyone is invited to attend graduation weekend events. Class Night May 21, 7:00 PM at Andrews Academy, Consecration May 22, 8:00 PM at Village SDA Church, Baccalaureate May 23, 11:45 AM at PMC, Commencement May 24, 11:00 at PMC.

Hymnsing at The Old Rugged Cross Church

You are invited to a Hymnsing on 23 May, 4:00 PM at The Old Rugged Cross Church, 61041 Vermont Street, Pokagon, MI 49047. Please bring your Seventh-Day Adventist Hymnal. For further information, contact Melchizedek Ponniah at 269-876-7476 or melponniah@gmail.com.

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