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

“Ordner Seg” (“It Will Be All Right”) • Øystein Baadsvik

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

“DO JUSTLY, WALK HUMBLY”: A HYMN CYCLE

“Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life" • 355 st. 1-2, 4
“All Who Love and Serve Your City”
“For the Healing of the Nations”
“When the Church of Jesus” • words 581 st. 1, mel. no. 499
“Father, Lead Me Day by Day” • 482*

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

“O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee” • 574, st. 1

BABY DEDICATION

Joshua E. Misungwi, presented by Elias and Penina Misungwi with Ben Martin

CHILDREN’S STORY

“Rejoice Now, All Christians” • Ernst Pepping

SCRIPTURE READING

Alysia Mongkau, Pioneer Member
Luke 6:37-38 NIV

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“This Is the Day” • D. Forrest

MESSAGE

“Mr. Bingle’s Old Coat - 2—Sign Me Up!”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Come, All Christians, Be Committed”
634, st.1-3 to the tune of 334

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“Praise to the Lord” • Johann Walther

OPENING MUSIC

“Ordner Seg” (“It Will Be All Right”) • Øystein Baadsvik

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

PRAISE

“Jesus Messiah”
“Lord Have Mercy”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

 

BABY DEDICATION

Luke Alexander Arms and Evan Anderson Arms, presented by Brenton Arms and Sacha Baldeosingh with Ben Martin

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“This Is the Day” • D. Forrest

CHILDREN’S STORY

“Rejoice Now, All Christians” • Ernst Pepping

PRAISE

“Open The Eyes Of My Heart”
“Such An Awesome God”

MESSAGE

“Mr. Bingle’s Old Coat - 2—Sign Me Up!”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Come, All Christians, Be Committed” 634, st.1-3 to the tune of 334

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“Praise to the Lord” • Johann Walther

 

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