“Sing Praise!” Wind Symphony Vespers is quickly becoming an annual tradition, inviting audiences to experience the joy of music-making through both listening and singing together. This year’s event brings the Wind Symphony together with the University Singers and the Spanish SDA Church Praise Team, creating a powerful shared musical experience. This year’s program features beloved hymn favorites such as “Rejoice the Lord Is King” and “Lead On, O King Eternal,” alongside contemporary works inspired by texts from the Psalms and other scriptures. Bring a friend or family member and join the Wind Symphony for this meaningful and uplifting evening on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 7:30 PM, in the Howard Performing Arts Center. Admission is free.
Peace on Earth All Over Again
Redux Part 1
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, December 04, 2021
More In This Series
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
Sing Praise! Wind Symphony Vespers Concert
Care for Cuba—Urgent Need
Partner with Care for Cuba to bring much-needed resources to Cuba such as food, medicines and places of worship. Donate online at careforcuba.org
Young Adult Mission Trip in Peru!
Maranatha Volunteers International invites young adults, ages 18-28, to join Catalyst, a service experience for their age group. Build a church for the Calapuja Adventist Church, operate medical clinics, and lead VBS programs. Learn more at Maranatha.org/volunteer or call 916-774-7700.
Something in Common Sabbath School
Resolving Everyday Conflict by the Peacemakers Ministries.
- January 31– Facing the flames of conflict
- February 7- A new way of thinking
- February 14- Go to higher ground
- February 21-Get real about yourself
- February 28- Accepting responsibility: Making an effective apology
- March 7- Gently engage others
- March 14- Get together
- March 21- Overcome evil will good
Everyone is welcome in the PMC Commons Rooms each Sabbath morning from 10:30-11:30.
ZOOM IN! Summer Camp 2026
ZOOM IN! to God’s Amazing World at The Crayon Box Summer Camp, running June 1–August 20, 2026. Children entering Kindergarten through age 12 will enjoy a summer filled with nature, science, creativity, teamwork, and play as they explore how God’s hand is at work all around them. Each themed week encourages campers to notice the small wonders, big ideas, and amazing details of God’s creation. Located on the beautiful campus of Andrews University, The Crayon Box offers a safe, joyful, faith-centered place for children to spend their summer vacation with on-campus adventures, campus field trips, and visits from zoo and wildlife educators. Enrollment is open now at andrews.edu/services/crayonbox/summercamp. Space is limited. Forms are due May 18, 2026.
