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

 

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.

Standout Event

Andrews University invites homeschool and public high school students to attend Standout, taking place February 20–22. This event is designed to serve as a spiritual refueling experience for students who may not have regular access to Adventist revival programs or daily religious instruction. We invite you to learn more and register for this impactful weekend at: https://www.andrews.edu/splash/standout