There will be a fellowship dinner following the second worship service in the commons.
Peace on Earth All Over Again
Redux Part 2
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 18, 2021
More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
“In Sweet Jubilation” • Hermann Schroeder, Carl Piutti
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
“HIS BLOOD, HIS PEACE”: A HYMN CYCLE
“Holy, Holy Holy” • “Whiter Than Snow” • “Prince of Peace, Control My Will” • “Peace, Be Still” • “Wonderful Words of Life”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
BABY DEDICATION
Chloe Josephine Cramer presented by Josh & Kimmy Cramer with John Glass & Moise Ratsara
CHILDREN’S STORY
Children’s Story: Julie Reed; Prayer: Angelica
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Sussex Carol” • trad. text and melody / Dale Wood
MESSAGE
“Peace on Earth All Over Again—Redux 2”
Dwight K. Nelson
THE LORD'S SUPPER
SCRIPTURE READING
Mark 14:22-26 • Lynell De Wind, Pioneer Elder
PRAYER
Mordekai Ongo, Pioneer Elder
PARTAKING EMBLEMS
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne”
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Joy to the World” • Lowell Mason
OPENING MUSIC
“In Sweet Jubilation” • Hermann Schroeder, Carl Piutti
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAISE
“Joy to the World”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Sussex Carol” • trad. text and melody / Dale Wood
CHILDREN’S STORY
Children’s Story: Julie Reed; Prayer: Angelica
PRAISE
“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” • “What Child Is This?” • “Adore”
MESSAGE
“Peace on Earth All Over Again—Redux 2”
Dwight K. Nelson
THE LORD'S SUPPER
SCRIPTURE READING
Mark 14:22-26 • Lynell De Wind, Pioneer Elder
PRAYER
Mordekai Ongo, Pioneer Elder
PARTAKING EMBLEMS
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
CLOSING SONG
“O Come, All Ye Faithful”
BLESSING
CLOSING MUSIC
“Joy to the World” • Lowell Mason
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