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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

“Holy, Holy, Holy” • Charles Gounod

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

 

“WELCOME, DAY OF REST”: A HYMN CYCLE

“O Worship the Lord”  •  “Lord of All Being, Throned Afar”  •  “Lord of the Sabbath”  •  “Welcome, Welcome, Day of Rest”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

 

CHILDREN’S STORY

Story: Terry Trecartin, Harbor of Hope
Prayer: Grace

SCRIPTURE READING

Bordes Henry-Saturne
1 Peter 1:13-16

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Come to Me” • Dan Forrest

MESSAGE

“A Banner Unfurled: Familiarity Breeds Contempt”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CONNECT CARD

 

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Take Time to Be Holy”

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“Christ We Shall Praise Well”  •  Johann Sebastian Bach

 

OPENING MUSIC

“Holy, Holy, Holy” • John Dykes

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

 

PRAISE

“God I Look To You”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

 

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Come to Me” • Dan Forrest

CHILDREN’S STORY

Story: Terry Trecartin, Harbor of Hope
Prayer: Grace

PRAISE

“Great Are You Lord”  •  “Here Again”  •  “God Is Good”

MESSAGE

“A Banner Unfurled: Familiarity Breeds Contempt”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CONNECT CARD

 

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Take Time to Be Holy” / “Lord, You Are”

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“Holy, Holy, Holy” • Charles Gounod

 

Sabbath School Lessons Overview of I & II Corinthians

Dr Erhard Gallos will present an overview of I & II Corinthians, third quarter Sabbath School lessons on July 11, 4:00-5:30 PM at the PMC Commons. All are welcome. Contact Melchizedek Ponniah at 269-876-7476 for information.

Register Now for Andrews Academy

Andrews Academy is now enrolling students in grades 9 - 12 for the 2026/2027 school year. We invite you to join the AA family! You will be blessed by what Andrews Academy has to offer. Students consistently score above state and national levels on standardized testing; they are involved in many spiritual and service activities throughout the school year. Our Seventh-day Adventist school’s mission is to inspire our students to think deeply, live fully, serve unselfishly and to honor God completely. School begins on August 19.Check-In day is August 13. Financial assistance may be available. Call 269-471-3138 for more information or visit https://www.andrews.edu/aa/ and click on “apply today”.

Something in Common Sabbath School

Relatable

In this six-session video Bible study (guide sold separately), Louie Giglio explores the fundamental question of what makes us relatable to others. He shows how God can change our perspective on relationships, give us greater purpose in dating and marriage, bring us peace in the midst of conflict, and help us restore relationships that seem broken beyond repair.

Begins June 20 at 10:30 AM in the Pioneer Commons. Everyone is welcome.

  • June 27 - “The Man/Woman in the Mirror”
  • July 4 - “A God to Call Father”
  • July 11 - “The Friend Everyone Longs for”
  • July 18 - “Becoming Someone vs. Finding Someone”
  • July 25 - “Handshake of Peace”
  • August 1 - “Bonus: Why Date?”
  • August 8 - “Bonus: Marriage with a Mission”