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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

OPENING MUSIC

“God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens”  •  Dale Wood
“Come, God Creator, Spirit”  •  Nicolas de Grigny

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

 

“CREATION SABBATH”: A HYMN CYCLE

“Safely Through Another Week”  • “Creation’s Sabbath” • “O, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

 

BABY DEDICATION

Kaelyn Star Quaye, presented by Aina Quaye with John Glass

CHILDREN’S STORY

Children’s Story: Alef Sabuin
Prayer: Micaiah

SCRIPTURE READING

Brian Wong
Colossians 1:15-17 NIV

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness"  •  Kenneth Logan

MESSAGE

“A Banner Unfurled: ‘The Peace of Wild Things’”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CONNECT CARD

 

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“Come, God Creator, Holy Spirit”  •  Johann Sebastian Bach

 

OPENING MUSIC

“God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens”  •  Dale Wood
“Come, God Creator, Spirit”  •  Nicolas de Grigny

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

 

PRAISE

“Sanctuary”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

 

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness”  •  Kenneth Logan

CHILDREN’S STORY

Children’s Story: Alef Sabuin
Prayer: Micaiah

PRAISE

“River Of Life”  •  “Humble Thyself / Awesome God”“Redeemed!”

MESSAGE

“A Banner Unfurled: ‘The Peace of Wild Things’”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CONNECT CARD

 

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“Come, God Creator, Holy Spirit”  •  Johann Sebastian Bach

 

A British Winter's Night: Wind Symphony Winter Concert

A British Winter’s Night concert will be an evening of lively traditional British tunes and ballads.  From the popular Vaughan Williams Sea Songs and English Folk Song Suite, to the rousing tunes of the Irish Washerwoman and Country Gardens, this evening is sure to delight! The Andrews University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Denisse Santos-Gooden, will once again collaborate with the Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band under the direction of Mark Hollandsworth. The two ensembles will take the stage at the Howard Performing Arts Center on January 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM. Start off your new year with toe-tapping tunes and swaying sweet melodies! Tickets are available at howard.andrews.edu.

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