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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

“Sospiri” (“Sighs”) • Edward Elgar

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

John Glass, Associate Pastor

HYMN OF PRAISE

“Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” • 21, st. 1-4

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

 

CHILDREN’S OFFERTORY (HYMN OF PRAISE)

“For the Beauty of the Earth” • 565, st. 1, 3
Nicole Powers, Kenneth Logan

CHILDREN’S STORY

Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Trial and Triumph of Faith” • Kenneth Logan

PIONEER LIFE

Daniel Cerna and Elsie Mokaya with Rodlie Ortiz

HYMN OF PRAISE

“All Creatures of Our God and King” • 2, st. 1-3
Kenneth Logan

SCRIPTURE READING

First Service - Jessica Yi, Pioneer Member
Second Service - Simon Luke Brown
John 13:34-35 NIV

MESSAGE

“Mr. Bingle’s Old Coat—Sign Me Up!”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CONNECT CARD

 

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“At First I Prayed for Light” • 488

BENEDICTION

John Glass, Associate Pastor

CLOSING MUSIC

“Those Who Live in Unswerving Faith Are Blessed” • Johannes Brahms

 

Church Office Holiday Closure: 12/22-12/26 & 12/29-01/02

Please note that the church office will be closed from December 22 to 26 and again from December 29 to January 2 for the holiday season. We will reopen on January 5. Our church services will proceed as always. If you have any announcements, please submit those no later than December 19. Thank you for your understanding. We wish you a blessed Christmas and a happy New Year!

Christmas Blessing Opportunity

Be part of a Christmas blessing this year! Chiang Mai Adventist Academy, which serves primarily Buddhist students from around the country, is looking for a set of Bible story felts to use in teaching the Bible in their Sabbath schools. FARM STEW missionaries will be going to Thailand in January and deliver them. If you have a felt set you would like to donate or would like to donate towards buying a new set, please contact Deby Andvik. (andvik@andrews.edu or call/text 269-277-4145) 

Christmas Breakfast

Let’s celebrate the joy of Christmas with good food, warm community, and grateful hearts! Join us on December 20, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM, before our main worship service. Bring your favorite breakfast dish to share and enjoy a wonderful time of fellowship as we celebrate the season together.
 

Pioneer Women's Ministries 2025 Advent Devotionals

Pioneer Women’s Ministries’ Advent devotionals will highlight a few of the promises of Jesus. To receive the “Red Letter Promises” daily devotionals by email for the first 25 days of December, text the word “ADVENT” to 269-281-2345. You can also receive a short daily text message preview of each day's devotional by providing your cell phone number when you register. We pray you will sense the nearness of Jesus during this holy season through these devotionals.

House of Prayer
Pioneer Earlyteen Loft

Please join us for House of Prayer Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Earliteen Loft for a time of singing, Bible study and prayer.