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

“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

 

A British Winter's Night: Wind Symphony Winter Concert

A British Winter’s Night concert will be an evening of lively traditional British tunes and ballads.  From the popular Vaughan Williams Sea Songs and English Folk Song Suite, to the rousing tunes of the Irish Washerwoman and Country Gardens, this evening is sure to delight! The Andrews University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Denisse Santos-Gooden, will once again collaborate with the Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band under the direction of Mark Hollandsworth. The two ensembles will take the stage at the Howard Performing Arts Center on January 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM. Start off your new year with toe-tapping tunes and swaying sweet melodies! Tickets are available at howard.andrews.edu.

Standout Event

Andrews University invites homeschool and public high school students to attend Standout, taking place February 20–22. This event is designed to serve as a spiritual refueling experience for students who may not have regular access to Adventist revival programs or daily religious instruction. We invite you to learn more and register for this impactful weekend at: https://www.andrews.edu/splash/standout