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.
More In This Series
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
Overcoming Emotions that Destroy - a DVD series with Chip Ingram
We all struggle with angry feelings, brought on by tension, pressure, and the blocked goals and frustrations of day-to-day life. The broken and stressed relationships that result from these feelings can overwhelm us. But there is hope. With the right help, you too can overcome those emotions that destroy. Everyone is welcome to join us each Sabbath through October 11. We meet in Pioneer Board Room.
Pioneer Children and Family Discipleship is excited to embark on a special journey of intentionally experiencing the delight of the Sabbath during the 2025-2026 school year. Please sign up for occasional notices about Pioneer-sponsored Sabbath Delight events as well as ideas for things you and your family can do to cultivate a deeper appreciation for Sabbath. We will also look forward to hearing from you about what you and your family are doing each week to call the Sabbath a delight. All are welcome. To sign up for the challenge, please text SABBATH to 269-281-2345.
