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

 

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150th Anniversary Commemorative Blanket Available

Looking for a luxurious and thoughtful Christmas gift? These limited-edition, 100% wool blankets are crafted from the wool of the sheep raised at the AU Agriculture Education Center to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Andrews University. Made at
Mountain Meadow Wool Mill with natural, undyed wool, these high-quality blankets are perfect for family, friends, or anyone who values something special and meaningful. With only 45 still available, they’re truly one-of-a-kind! To learn more, go to the Made at Andrews store (www.madeatandrews.com) and search for "Logo blanket."

Prayer and Financial Support - Honduras Mission Trip

Your prayers and financial support are requested for the Pioneer Youth Mission Honduras team. The team will partner with the Hogar de Niños to provide a Friendship Camp. Scott Schalk and Glenn Russell will lead the Friendship Camp for about 75 children from the surrounding community. There will also be a special camping retreat for the Hogar de Niños, something these youth have never experienced before. The Hogar desperately needs a bus. Donations should be made to Pioneer Youth Missions Honduras.

2024 Advent Devotionals

Pioneer Women's Ministries invites you to share in the joy of the season by registering for this year's Advent devotionals, "Why Did Jesus Come? Going beyond John 3:16." Women and men are invited to join us as we dig deeper into God's amazing love, care, and deep desire to spend eternity with us. Devotionals will be sent daily December 1-25, 2024. You can receive a brief synopsis of each day's devotional by text and the full devotional by email by texting the word ADVENT to 269-281-2345. We look forward to sharing this blessed season with you.

Something in Common Sabbath School
Room 141

Something in Common Sabbath School presents "Marriage Oneness" by Tim Lundy and Robert Lewis

  • December 21 - Spiritual Beliefs and Marriage Oneness
  • December 28 - Sexual Intimacy and Marriage Oneness
  • January 4 - Roles, Responsibilities and Marriage Oneness
  • January 11 - Family, Friends and Marriage Oneness

Everyone is welcome each Sabbath at 10:30-11:30 in Pioneer Room 141.

2024 Advent Devotionals

 Pioneer Women's Ministries invites you to share in the joy of the season by registering for this year's Advent devotionals, "Why Did Jesus Come? Going beyond John 3:16." Join us as we dig deeper into God's amazing love, care, and deep desire to spend eternity with us. Devotionals will be sent daily December 1-25, 2024. You can receive a brief synopsis of each day's devotional by text and the full devotional by email by texting the word ADVENT to 269.281.2345. We look forward to sharing this blessed season with you.

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