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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.
Offering
Saturday, April 16, 2022
More In This Series
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
Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons
Offering for January 10, 2026
Pioneer Operating Budget
You may have heard it said, and it is true that patience is a virtue. What is also true and closely linked to patience is found in the opening verse of the parable of Luke 18:1-8 (NIV). Jesus told his disciples that they should “always pray and not give up” (verse 1). In today’s fast paced, instant, and have-to-get-it-now world, learning to be patient and not lose heart or become discouraged is surely a quality that is desirable. The widow in this parable showed the importance of being patient in one’s petitions and pursuits.
In her attempt to get the judge to defend her against her enemy, who seemed to have been making her life difficult, she kept on asking for his defense. Finally, the judge yielded to her persistence and vindicated her.
The same is true of God. When we are diligent in our prayer life, longsuffering when we are seeking to invoke Christ’s intervention, and faithful in honoring Him in our stewardship, He will move to positive action. Let us remember that unlike the judge we cannot wear out God.
Today, as we worship Him through the return of our tithes and giving of our offerings, let us practice being persistent in honoring Him with our substance and the first fruit of our increase.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries