We are looking for smiling faces to help us deliver Easter Lilies to our Home Visitation Members. We want them to know that we haven't forgotten them. Because of Passion Play, you can pick up a lily after first service on April 4 and deliver it Sabbath or Sunday. Each lily will have the name, address and phone number on them.
A Banner Unfurled
By Shrapnel, by Flames . . . By Playing Silly Games
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Dwight K. NelsonDwight 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.
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OPENING MUSIC
“I Believe in One God” • Wolfgang Mozart
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
“WONDERFUL, DEEP, STRONG”: A HYMN CYCLE
“Praise Him! Praise Him!”
“Jesus Is All the World to Me”
“Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone?”
“Dear Lord and Father”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
PIONEER LIFE
CHILDREN’S STORY
Story: David Randall, Pioneer Member
Prayer: Kresten
SCRIPTURE READING
Rebecca Kelln, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“If Ye Love Me” • Peter Niedmann
MESSAGE
“A Banner Unfurled: ‘By Shrapnel, By Flames . . . By Playing Silly Games’”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
CONNECT CARD
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Once to Every Man and Nation”
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” • William Runyan
OPENING MUSIC
“I Believe in One God” • Wolfgang Mozart
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAISE
“We Sure Do Need Him Now”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“If Ye Love Me” • Peter Niedmann
PIONEER LIFE
CHILDREN’S STORY
Story: David Randall, Pioneer Member
Prayer: Kresten
PRAISE
“God Is Good All The Time”
“Jesus At The Center”
“Nothing But The Blood”
MESSAGE
“A Banner Unfurled: ‘By Shrapnel, By Flames . . . By Playing Silly Games’”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
CONNECT CARD
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Once to Every Man and Nation”
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” • William Runyan
Pioneer Operating Budget
The resurrection of Christ was the most amazing day in earth’s history. It was the day when He made the greatest comeback ever. This comeback can convince anyone, even an atheist like Lee Strobel, an author, journalist, and legal editor of great renown. In his bestselling book, “The Case for a Miracle,” Strobel tells how he converted from being an atheist.
He reports that the conversion of his wife to Christianity drew him into examining the resurrection for two years. After completing his analysis of the historical data of Christ’s resurrection, Strobel discovered evidence that points to the fact that the resurrection was an actual historical event. This converted his heart to Christ.
Paul shares with us the importance of the resurrection. He says, “For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me” (1 Corinthians 15:3-8, ESV).
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Dmitry Rachmanov 4:00 PM Sunday, April 12, 2026 Free Admission A sought-after performer, master class clinician, adjudicator and lecturer, Dr. Dmitry Rachmanov is Chair of Keyboard Studies at California State University, Northridge. A proponent of Russian repertoire, his April 2014 all-Scriabin program at Carnegie Hall was described as “a poem of ecstasy” in every sense. Rachmanov is a recipient of numerous awards, and a founding member and President of the Scriabin Society of America.

The Collingsworth Family April 8, 2026, 7:00 PM. The Collingsworth Family is a southern gospel group started by Phil and Kim Collingsworth and features their family as the group. Their ministry and music tours have reached all over the United States as well as internationally. Excitement, family-emphasis, and musical excellence are what you can expect when you come to The Collingsworth Family concert. Phil and Kim’s entire purpose is to give the talent God has loaned them back to their Creator as a sacrifice of praise. Tickets for this concert are available at iTickets.com

Maranatha Volunteers International invites young adults, ages 18-28, to join Catalyst, a service experience for their age group. Build a church for the Calapuja Adventist Church, operate medical clinics, and lead VBS programs. Learn more at Maranatha.org/volunteer or call 916-774-7700.

ZOOM IN! to God’s Amazing World at The Crayon Box Summer Camp, running June 1–August 20, 2026. Children entering Kindergarten through age 12 will enjoy a summer filled with nature, science, creativity, teamwork, and play as they explore how God’s hand is at work all around them. Each themed week encourages campers to notice the small wonders, big ideas, and amazing details of God’s creation. Located on the beautiful campus of Andrews University, The Crayon Box offers a safe, joyful, faith-centered place for children to spend their summer vacation with on-campus adventures, campus field trips, and visits from zoo and wildlife educators. Enrollment is open now at andrews.edu/services/crayonbox/summercamp. Space is limited. Forms are due May 18, 2026.






