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

 

Offering for April 26, 2025

Michigan Advance Partners

Author Melvin Santos Speaking: When I was little boy, I was asked to help collect the offerings with the adult deacons and deaconesses. I wondered how we would get the money to God. My young innocent mind was trying to process this dilemma. Is there a special place we deposit the money and God sends His angels to pick it up later? Then I learned that the church represents the body of Christ on earth. So, when we give to the church, we really give it to God by faith.

God doesn’t need our money to do His work on earth. He owns the universe and galaxies. But He allows us to partner with Him so He can bless us, make us the funnel to bless others, and grow His kingdom. God’s systematic giving plan enables us to develop His character. Our great opportunity is to join heavenly agencies in the great plan of redemption.

“We cannot enrich Him with our gifts. Says the Psalmist: ‘All things come of Thee, and of Thine own have we given Thee.’ Yet God permits us to show our appreciation of His mercies by self-sacrificing efforts to extend the same to others. This is the only way in which it’s possible for us to manifest our gratitude and love to God. He has provided no other.” (Counsels on Stewardship, p.18).

Today, let’s be the blessing that blesses others. North American Division Stewardship Ministries 

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

K-ANTHONY and Friends

 Join us for a free vespers concert at the Howard Performing Arts Center lobby on April 25, 2025. K-Anthony and Friends will engage us in an awesome evening of worship and vibing.

Best Buddies Friendship Walk

Best buddies is a worldwide organization that fosters relationships between individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with others in the community. This April there will be a friendship walk on the Andrews campus. This will help us raise money for the organization, which then helps other chapters to be opened in new schools as well as programs in schools, workplaces, and communities. If you are interested in joining us for the walk you can sign up, and if you can not join us on April 27 you can still donate. All donations are welcome and appreciated.

Memorial Service for Bruce Wrenn

 The Memorial Service for Bruce Wrenn will be on Sabbath, April 26 at 5 PM at Pioneer Memorial Church. Visitation with the family will be in the Narthex from 4-5 PM.

Music Camp at Pioneer!

The Institute of Young Musicians for Christ is excited to be having a music camp at Pioneer Memorial Church! At our music camps young people ages 6-17 are offered an immersive, week-long musical experience. Our quality musical training—combined with fun, friends, and faith-building encounters— provides a truly incredible opportunity. The camp offers tracks for children 6-12 with or without musical experience and a track for teenagers with significant musical experience. To learn more and register, visit iymcsda.org/michigan. We hope to see you there!

Lamson Hall Upgrades with Maranatha

From May 11–June 8, 2025, Maranatha Volunteers International will be working at Andrews University to update the Lamson Hall residential rooms and suite bathrooms. Please consider volunteering and letting your family and friends know of this opportunity. All individuals (including local) should sign up at the Maranatha website: https://maranatha.org/volunteer-opportunities/.