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, December 04, 2021

More In This Series

12/25/2021
12/18/2021

OPENING MUSIC

“Away in a Manger” • T. Wallace
“Festive Fanfare” (“Joy to the World”)James Curnow
Andrews University Wind Symphony, Byron Graves, director

CALL TO WORSHIP

Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor

PASTOR: Look! Christ comes to us.

PEOPLE: Our eyes will see him. Our ears will hear his voice.

PASTOR: See! Christ is the faithful witness.

PEOPLE: He directs us to God, who is the source of our lives and the provider of our hopes.

“CAROLS OF THE SEASON”: A HYMN CYCLE

“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”  •  “O Come, All Ye Faithful”  •  “Silent Night”  •  “Joy to the World”

PRAYER

Christopher Langston, Andrews University Student

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“O, Holy Night”, Adolphe Adam / Calvin Custer
Andrews University Wind Symphony, Byron Graves, director

CHILDREN STORY & PRAYER

Children’s Story: Melissa Poua; Prayer: Yeshua

HYMN OF PREPARATION

“O Come, O Come, Immanuel”

MESSAGE

“Peace on Earth All Over Again—Redux 1”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CONNECT CARD
 

PRAYER

Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor

CLOSING MUSIC

“O Come, O Come, Immanuel” • anon. melody
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

 

Offering for April 26, 2025

Michigan Advance Partners

Author Melvin Santos Speaking: When I was little boy, I was asked to help collect the offerings with the adult deacons and deaconesses. I wondered how we would get the money to God. My young innocent mind was trying to process this dilemma. Is there a special place we deposit the money and God sends His angels to pick it up later? Then I learned that the church represents the body of Christ on earth. So, when we give to the church, we really give it to God by faith.

God doesn’t need our money to do His work on earth. He owns the universe and galaxies. But He allows us to partner with Him so He can bless us, make us the funnel to bless others, and grow His kingdom. God’s systematic giving plan enables us to develop His character. Our great opportunity is to join heavenly agencies in the great plan of redemption.

“We cannot enrich Him with our gifts. Says the Psalmist: ‘All things come of Thee, and of Thine own have we given Thee.’ Yet God permits us to show our appreciation of His mercies by self-sacrificing efforts to extend the same to others. This is the only way in which it’s possible for us to manifest our gratitude and love to God. He has provided no other.” (Counsels on Stewardship, p.18).

Today, let’s be the blessing that blesses others. North American Division Stewardship Ministries 

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Best Buddies Friendship Walk

Best buddies is a worldwide organization that fosters relationships between individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with others in the community. This April there will be a friendship walk on the Andrews campus. This will help us raise money for the organization, which then helps other chapters to be opened in new schools as well as programs in schools, workplaces, and communities. If you are interested in joining us for the walk you can sign up, and if you can not join us on April 27 you can still donate. All donations are welcome and appreciated.

Memorial Service for Bruce Wrenn

 The Memorial Service for Bruce Wrenn will be on Sabbath, April 26 at 5 PM at Pioneer Memorial Church. Visitation with the family will be in the Narthex from 4-5 PM.

Music Camp at Pioneer!

The Institute of Young Musicians for Christ is excited to be having a music camp at Pioneer Memorial Church! At our music camps young people ages 6-17 are offered an immersive, week-long musical experience. Our quality musical training—combined with fun, friends, and faith-building encounters— provides a truly incredible opportunity. The camp offers tracks for children 6-12 with or without musical experience and a track for teenagers with significant musical experience. To learn more and register, visit iymcsda.org/michigan. We hope to see you there!

Lamson Hall Upgrades with Maranatha

From May 11–June 8, 2025, Maranatha Volunteers International will be working at Andrews University to update the Lamson Hall residential rooms and suite bathrooms. Please consider volunteering and letting your family and friends know of this opportunity. All individuals (including local) should sign up at the Maranatha website: https://maranatha.org/volunteer-opportunities/.