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 30, 2021

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
 

Offering for June 21, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

One of the most exciting passages I have discovered is found in Malachi. It says, “‘Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, and try Me now in this,’ says the Lord of hosts, ‘If I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it’” (Malachi 3:10, NKJV).

God wants us to test and prove Him now by returning faithfully our tithes and giving our freewill offerings. We live in a world that says our hearts will be glad the more we get, the more we hoard and keep. God says, “No. I have designed your heart to be glad when you give.” Now this is the heart of God!

What God promises is that He will open wide the windows of heaven to pour out all His blessings. Wow! Can you imagine this? His blessings may be spiritual, emotional, and/or physical blessings! It will be overflowing. 

But remember, we give not to receive God’s blessings, but in response to His love for us and to receive His heart. Today, let’s try God and bring our tithes and offerings into His storehouse so we can witness how He will perform miracles in our lives. 

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

"Speed Friending" and Dulcimer Concert

The Family Life Committee invites our church family to get to know each other better! We will begin with "speed friending," where we will rotate to different tables around the room to ask each other questions (sample questions will be provided). Then we'll eat a light meal together and end with a captivating hammered dulcimer concert. Ted Yoder will be sharing an eclectic set of impressive originals, fun pop songs, and moving hymns. Sunday, June 29, 4:00-6:30 PM, Pioneer Commons. Registration information will be coming soon.

Hymnsing at the Old Rugged Cross Church

You are invited to a hymn sing on June 28, 4:00-5:00 PM at The Old Rugged Cross Church, 61041 Vermont St., Pokagon, MI 49047. Please bring your Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. A freewill offering will help to maintain the church. Please contact Melchizedek Ponniah, 269-876-7476 or melponniah@gmail.com for any additional information.