Since 1983, Dwight Nelson has served as lead pastor of the Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University. He preaches on the “New Perceptions” telecast, teaches at the theological seminary and has written some books, including The Chosen. He and his wife, Karen, are blessed with two married children and 2 granddaughters.
More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” • Max Reger
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
“STRONG DELIVERER”: A HYMN CYCLE
“God the Omnipotent! King, Who Ordainest” 84, st. 1, 3-4
“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” • 191, st. 1-3
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • 538
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Lead Me, Lord” • 691
CHILDREN’S STORY
“Preludes on Proverbs: Faith” • Kenneth Logan
SCRIPTURE READING
Brittany Ronto Dronen, Pioneer Member
Ephesians 6:11-13
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Blessed Are Those” • Benjamin Harlan
MESSAGE
“Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho: When the Lesser Meets the Greater”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Sound the Battle Cry” • 614
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“The Whole Armor of God” • Kenneth Logan
OPENING MUSIC
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” • Max Reger
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“I Surrender”
“I Surrender All”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Blessed Are Those” • Benjamin Harlan
CHILDREN’S STORY
“Preludes on Proverbs: Faith” • Kenneth Logan
PRAISE
“Build My Life”
“Worthy Is The Lamb”
MESSAGE
“Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho: When the Lesser Meets the Greater”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Sound the Battle Cry” • 614
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“The Whole Armor of God” • Kenneth Logan
Something In Common Sabbath School presents Don’t Give Up by Kyle Idleman
When you are hanging by a thread, losing faith and short on strength, what you need is real encouragement—a battle cry, a call to action, marching orders to push back the darkness. Stand up straight. Face your fears and enemies. And remember that you are not alone.
Join us weekly from August 24-September 21, Sabbath Mornings at 10:30-11:30, in PMC room 141.
Pioneer Memorial Church is delighted to announce the selection of Jacob Gibbs as a new Associate Pastor. Pastor Jacob was introduced to Pioneer on July 27, 2024, although his official start date was July 18, 2024. Pastor Jacob will serve as Associate Pastor at Pioneer Memorial Church and an Associate Chaplain with the Center for Faith Engagement at Andrews University.
Pastor Jacob Gibbs felt a call to ministry when he accepted Jesus as his Savior in 2002. Over the next nine years, he pursued his purpose and training at Mission College of Evangelism and Andrews University—gaining experience as a Bible Worker and Literature Evangelist. Pastor Jacob graduated from Andrews University in 2011 with a Bachelor's in Art and Theology. He later returned for his Master's Degree in Pastoral Ministry.
During his undergraduate years, he met his wife, Emily Knott, and they were married in 2012. Pastor Jacob has served in the Michigan Conference for 13 years, starting with a three-church district in the central part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula and most recently as the Senior Pastor of the Cedar Lake Seventh-day Adventist Church at Great Lakes Adventist Academy. Pastor Jacob's passions in ministry include hobby-based outreach, small groups, applied arts, and personal Bible studies. Pastor Jacob and Emily have two daughters, Eva and Avianne. They look forward to starting this new chapter of their lives by serving the communities of Andrews University and the Pioneer Memorial Church.
