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

“Be Strong in the Lord” • Kenneth Logan

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

“SOUND HIS PRAISES!”: A HYMN CYCLE

“Worthy, Worthy Is the Lamb” • 246
“Fairest Lord Jesus” • 240, st. 1-2, 4
“Praise Him! Praise Him!” • 249

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

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

CHILDREN’S STORY

“O Rest in the Lord” • Felix Mendelssohn
Story: Jonathan Burt, Pioneer Member

SCRIPTURE READING

Ashley and Lucy Press, Pioneer Members
Joshua 1:8-9 NIV

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Ain’-a That Good News” • William Dawson

MESSAGE

“Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho: I Spy”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Cover With His Life” • 412, st. 1-3

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“’Be Not Afraid’, Says God the Lord” • Felix Mendelssohn

 

OPENING MUSIC

“Be Strong in the Lord” • Kenneth Logan

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

PRAISE

“Days of Elijah”
“What a Beautiful Name”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Bryan von Dorpowski, Pioneer Member

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Ain’-a That Good News” • William Dawson

BABY DEDICATION

Eliza Harper Khair, presented by Prescott and Korissa Khair with Pastor Dwight Nelson

CHILDREN’S STORY

“O Rest in the Lord”, Felix Mendelssohn
Story: Jonathan Burt, Pioneer Member

PRAISE

“Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)”
“Waymaker”

MESSAGE

“Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho: I Spy”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Cover With His Life” • 412, st. 1-3

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“’Be Not Afraid’, Says God the Lord” • Felix Mendelssohn

 

Calling All Families: Sabbath Delight Challenge

Pioneer Children and Family Discipleship is excited to embark on a special journey of intentionally experiencing the delight of the Sabbath during the 2025-2026 school year. Please sign up for occasional notices about Pioneer-sponsored Sabbath Delight events as well as ideas for things you and your family can do to cultivate a deeper appreciation for Sabbath. We will also look forward to hearing from you about what you and your family are doing each week to call the Sabbath a delight. All are welcome. To sign up for the challenge, please text SABBATH to 269-281-2345.

Looking for a Prayer Group to Join?

Join us for the Midweek House of Prayer, held online every Wednesday morning from 7:00 to 8:00 AM. We are currently studying the Gospel of Mark. Come and see how your contributions can benefit everyone in the group! The Zoom link is https://andrews.zoom.us/j/9889172131.

Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons

 There will not be a fellowship dinner during the months of July and August, 2025.

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