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

“Beyond the Horizon” • R. Galante Andrews University Wind Symphony Byron Graves, director

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

“GIVE”: A HYMN CYCLE

“Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” words no. 4 st. 1-3, mel. no. 538
“I Love to Tell the Story” • 457 st. 1, 3
“Give of Your Best to the Master” • 572 st. 2-3
“O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee” • 574 st. 2-3

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

 

CHILDREN’S STORY

“Here, Take This Lovely Flower” • F. Ticheli

SCRIPTURE READING

Brenda Schalk, Pioneer Member
Hebrews 10:23-25

WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Variants on a Shape-Note Tune [PISGAH]”
J. Vinson

MESSAGE

“Why Some of Your Friends Are Flourishing in a Languishing World—Sign Me Up!”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Blest Be the Tie That Binds” • 350

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“Blest Be the Tie That Binds” • Johann Naegeli

 

OPENING MUSIC

“Beyond the Horizon” • R. Galante
Andrews University Wind Symphony Byron Graves, director

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

PRAISE

“Crown Him With Many Crowns”
“I Need Thee Every Hour”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

 

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Variants on a Shape-Note Tune [PISGAH]”
J. Vinson

CHILDREN’S STORY

“Here, Take This Lovely Flower” • F. Ticheli

PRAISE

“All Creatures of Our God and King”
“The Church Has One Foundation”

MESSAGE

“Why Some of Your Friends Are Flourishing in a Languishing World—Sign Me Up!”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Blest Be the Tie That Binds”

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“Blest Be the Tie That Binds” • Johann Naegeli

 

Master Guide Toolbox!

Please join us for the next Master Guide Toolbox event at the Andrews University Seminary, February 6-7, 2026! Share with your friends, colleagues, students or in your newsletters! If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Logan at cjhlogan@gmail.com. Spread the word! 

ZOOM IN! Summer Camp 2026

 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.

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