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'Ain't No Grave Goin' to Hold My Body Down'—Sign Me Up!

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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.

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OPENING MUSIC

“Entrance of the Queen of Sheba” from “Solomon” • G. F. Handel / Doan

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

HYMN OF HOPE

“Christ Is Alive!” • 182

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

 

CHILDREN’S STORY

 

SCRIPTURE OF HOPE

Frank Samuel, Pioneer Member
Matthew 28:5-7 NIV

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“All Glory, Laud, and Honor” Melchior Teschner / Thompson

PROCESSION OF HOPE

Dwight & Karen Nelson

RESURRECTION HOPE

“Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” • 166

MESSAGE

“’Ain’t No Grave Goin’ to Hold My Body Down’—Sign Me Up!”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CONNECT CARD

 

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“He Lives” • 251

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“Heroic Postlude” • Alec Rowley

 

OPENING MUSIC

“Entrance of the Queen of Sheba” from “Solomon” • G. F. Handel / Doan

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

PRAISE

“Lead Me To The Cross”
“Touch The Sky”
“Jesus Paid It All”

SCRIPTURE OF RESURRECTION

Matthew 28:5-7 NIV

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

 

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“The Love of God” • Frederick Lehman

CHILDREN’S STORY

 

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“All Glory, Laud, and Honor” • Melchior Teschner / Thompson

PROCESSION OF HOPE

Dwight & Karen Nelson

RESURRECTION HOPE

“Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” • 166

MESSAGE

“’Ain’t No Grave Goin’ to Hold My Body Down’—Sign Me Up!”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CONNECT CARD

 

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“He Lives” • 251

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“Heroic Postlude” • Alec Rowley

 

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Offering for April 5, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

Researchers estimate that there are 10 quadrillion ants on earth. Ants live in colonies and are very industrious with various tasks. Everything they do is for the sake of the “queen” ant. It’s been noted that an ant is helpless without its colony, but when ants work as a team, they are practically unstoppable.

The verse in Psalm 8 humbles me, “What is man that You are mindful of him, and the son of man that You visit him?” (Psalm 8:4, NKJV)

Why is God the Creator so mindful of us human beings? Of all His creatures, God has uniquely lavished His love on us by sacrificing His Son to redeem us. On top of that, He invites us to join Him in the grand purpose of saving humankind.

If we insist on doing our own thing, we are no better than the anonymous ant, just struggling ineffectively to store enough food for the next winter. But when we make God’s interests our interest, His plans as our plans, and return our tithes and offerings, we honor Him and acknowledge Him as our Redeemer, and, like the many ants working together, we take our place in the eternal plan of salvation. 

—North American Division Stewardship Ministries

MORE than MORE+ Discipleship Experience
Pioneer Commons

What we experienced at the MORE+ Conference was a wonderful start. Reformation/Discipleship is the indispensable follow up to any such revival experience.
Come and fan the flames of revival.

On Wednesday, April 16 we begin a 7-Session Discipleship Journey using an interactive curriculum created with Pastor Don MacLafferty, participants will experience seven principles of discipleship in fresh ways.

Register by April 11

Pentecost 2025
Pioneer Memorial Church

We invite you to join us at Pioneer for an in-person evangelism training event from Friday, April 4, to Saturday, April 5. This is open to all Seventh-day Adventist churches in the North American Division. We encourage every member—pastors, teachers, young adults, and students—to participate. The event will feature keynote speaker Mark Finley. Additionally, there will be breakout sessions available in both English and Spanish. The King's Heralds will provide music during the Friday evening service, both Sabbath worship services, Sabbath afternoon, and the evening concert. Don’t miss this opportunity to be equipped and inspired for impactful evangelistic ministry as you prepare for Pentecost 2025!

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Lebanon Mission Vespers
Pioneer Youth Chapel

Our Pioneer Youth Missions team has just returned from Beirut, Lebanon. Come to the mission vespers at 6:00 PM on Sabbath, April 5, to hear the testimonies, see the pictures and be inspired by what God is doing in the Middle East.

Easter Devotionals

Pioneer Women's Ministries invites you to join us for 10 days of devotionals leading up to Easter (April 11-20). Together, we will consider what various individuals present at Christ's arrest, trial, and crucifixion might have thought and experienced. If you would like to receive daily text teasers and emails with the full devotional insights, please text the word "CROSS" to 269.281.2345.

Help Us Connect by Sharing Your Sabbath School Details

We are creating a master list of all Pioneer Sabbath schools. If you are a teacher/coordinator of a Sabbath School class that meets outside the sanctuary, please email your name, class location and meeting time to Melchizedek Ponniah at melponniah@gmail.com. 

Lamson Hall Upgrades with Maranatha

From May 11–June 8, 2025, Maranatha Volunteers International will be working at Andrews University to update the Lamson Hall residential rooms and suite bathrooms. Please consider volunteering and letting your family and friends know of this opportunity. All individuals (including local) should sign up at the Maranatha website: https://maranatha.org/volunteer-opportunities/.

Master Guide Club

Do you want to complete your Master Guide Program? If so, please consider joining the Master Guide Club that meets weekly on campus to help you complete the requirements.

For more information or to join, please visit cye.org/toolbox