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, November 13, 2021

OPENING MUSIC

“The Lord’s My Shepherd” • James Bain

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
 

“UNAFRAID”: A HYMN CYCLE

“The Shepherd Will Supply My Need”  •  “The Lord’s My Shepherd”  •  “He Leadeth Me”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
 

BABY DEDICATION

Richard Aaron Mwashinga, presented by Christopher & Ruth Mwashinga with Lindsey Pratt

CHILDREN’S STORY

Children’s Story: Heidi Davis; Prayer: Grace

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“For the Beauty of the Earth” • John Rutter
Pioneer Memorial Church Sanctuary Choir, Brenton Offenback, director

MESSAGE

“How to Become an Influencer: The Secret to Dying Unafraid”
Dwight K. Nelson

CONNECT CARD
 

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“I Know Whom I Have Believed”

BLESSING
 

CLOSING MUSIC

“’Paul: ‘Be Strong in the Lord’”  •  Kenneth Logan
 

OPENING MUSIC

“The Lord’s My Shepherd” • James Bain

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
 

PRAISE

“We Love Your Name / What a Friend We Have In Jesus”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
 

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“For the Beauty of the Earth” • John Rutter
Pioneer Memorial Church Sanctuary Choir, Brenton Offenback, director

CHILDREN’S STORY

Children’s Story: Heidi Davis; Prayer: Grace

PRAISE

“The Anthem”  •  “Resurrecting”

MESSAGE

“How to Become an Influencer: The Secret to Dying Unafraid”
Dwight K. Nelson

CONNECT CARD
 

CLOSING SONG

“Jesus Paid It All”

BLESSING
 

CLOSING MUSIC

“’Paul: ‘Be Strong in the Lord’”  •  Kenneth Logan
 

Christmas Blessing Opportunity

Be part of a Christmas blessing this year! Chiang Mai Adventist Academy, which serves primarily Buddhist students from around the country, is looking for a set of Bible story felts to use in teaching the Bible in their Sabbath schools. FARM STEW missionaries will be going to Thailand in January and deliver them. If you have a felt set you would like to donate or would like to donate towards buying a new set, please contact Deby Andvik. (andvik@andrews.edu or call/text 269-277-4145

Christmas Breakfast

Let’s celebrate the joy of Christmas with good food, warm community, and grateful hearts! Join us on December 20, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM, before our main worship service. Bring your favorite breakfast dish to share and enjoy a wonderful time of fellowship as we celebrate the season together.
 

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.

House of Prayer
Pioneer Earlyteen Loft

Please join us for House of Prayer Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Earliteen Loft for a time of singing, Bible study and prayer.