Give our Pioneer kids a gift this holiday season - your time, teaching or supporting Sabbath Schools, 10:30-11:30 AM each Sabbath. Text CHILDREN to 269-281-2345 or email childrenss@pmchurch.org to learn more.


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
Give our Pioneer kids a gift this holiday season - your time, teaching or supporting Sabbath Schools, 10:30-11:30 AM each Sabbath. Text CHILDREN to 269-281-2345 or email childrenss@pmchurch.org to learn more.


We’re looking for volunteers to serve in our Traffic Ministry, helping direct vehicles and assist members and guests as they arrive and leave. Your friendly presence helps ensure safety and creates a warm first impression for everyone coming to worship. If you’re interested or want to learn more, please contact Derill Legoh 732-379-1300.
Starting Point video series with Andy Stanley: Everything has a beginning. Every person, every idea, every journey starts somewhere. Whether it's one small step in a new direction or a major event, from that point forward nothing is ever the same. It's not always comfortable. It's not always easy. But it's a start. This 8-part series ends December 6, 2025. Everyone is welcome. PMC Boardroom. 10:30-11:30 Sabbath mornings.
Please join us for House of Prayer Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Earliteen Loft for a time of singing, Bible study and prayer.