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 18, 2021

More In This Series

12/25/2021
12/04/2021

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

 

VBS at Niles Westside Church

Keepers of the Kingdom - Standing Strong in Today's Battle for Truth. July 14-18, from 9 - 11:45 AM at Niles Westside Adventist Church (1105 Grant St, Niles) for kids in Pre-K (age 4) - 6th grade. Please register early online at www.nileswestside.org. Email nileswestsidevbs@gmail.com or call 269-683-5998 with questions.

Offering for June 28, 2025

Michigan Advance Partners

Author Melvin Santos Speaking: For the longest time, in my early years, I quietly disagreed with this Bible passage in Acts 20, “I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” (Acts 20:35, NKJV).

I wondered how people can say, “I receive a blessing when I give.” On the contrary, in my younger years, I always enjoyed receiving gifts. To pay for the gift and give it to someone wouldn’t bring me joy. That would cost me time and money.

When I fell in love, got married, and had children, I finally learned that when you’re in love, there is a greater joy in giving gifts to your wife and children. I would do anything for them because I love them.

Then I understood that this is the Spirit of Christ, who sacrificed all to share His love with us. When I participate in giving, or helping someone in need who cannot reciprocate the deed or pay me back, I’m sharing the love of Jesus. Now, that’s the heart of Jesus.

Just seeing the smiles on my family’s faces was enough for me to experience this passage, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”

Today, let’s share our gifts with a generous heart.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries