There will be a fellowship dinner following the second worship service in the commons.
How to Become an Influencer: Paul—A Biography
When They Persecute You
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, October 30, 2021
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OPENING MUSIC
“Allegro in D”Antonio Vivaldi / Steven Frackenpohl
Andrews Academy String Orchestra Elsy Gallardo-Díaz, director
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
“GOD OUR LIGHT, ROCK, & FORTRESS”: A HYMN CYCLE
“The Lord Is My Light” • “A Shelter in the Time of Storm” • “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
BABY DEDICATION
Ethan M. Kasuba, presented by Noah Kasuba and Doreen Mwanza with John Glass
CHILDREN’S STORY
Children’s Story: Jessica Yoong; Prayer: Aeba
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Deep River” • Spiritual / Carrie Gruselle
Andrews Academy String Orchestra Elsy Gallardo-Díaz, director
MESSAGE
“When They Persecute You”
Dwight K. Nelson
CONNECT CARD
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
BLESSING
CLOSING MUSIC
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” • Johann Walther
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
OPENING MUSIC
“Allegro in D”Antonio Vivaldi / Steven Frackenpohl
Andrews Academy String Orchestra Elsy Gallardo-Díaz, director
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
PIONEER LIFE
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Deep River” • Spiritual / Carrie Gruselle
Andrews Academy String Orchestra Elsy Gallardo-Díaz, director
CHILDREN’S STORY
Children’s Story: Jessica Yoong; Prayer: Aeba
PRAISE
“A Shelter in the Time of Storm” • “A Mighty Fortress Is our God”
MESSAGE
“When They Persecute You”
Dwight K. Nelson
CONNECT CARD
CLOSING SONG
BLESSING
CLOSING MUSIC
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” • Gabriel Palacios
Gabriel Palacios, Andrews University Student
Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons
Offering for January 10, 2026
Pioneer Operating Budget
You may have heard it said, and it is true that patience is a virtue. What is also true and closely linked to patience is found in the opening verse of the parable of Luke 18:1-8 (NIV). Jesus told his disciples that they should “always pray and not give up” (verse 1). In today’s fast paced, instant, and have-to-get-it-now world, learning to be patient and not lose heart or become discouraged is surely a quality that is desirable. The widow in this parable showed the importance of being patient in one’s petitions and pursuits.
In her attempt to get the judge to defend her against her enemy, who seemed to have been making her life difficult, she kept on asking for his defense. Finally, the judge yielded to her persistence and vindicated her.
The same is true of God. When we are diligent in our prayer life, longsuffering when we are seeking to invoke Christ’s intervention, and faithful in honoring Him in our stewardship, He will move to positive action. Let us remember that unlike the judge we cannot wear out God.
Today, as we worship Him through the return of our tithes and giving of our offerings, let us practice being persistent in honoring Him with our substance and the first fruit of our increase.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries