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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 30, 2022
More In This Series
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
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