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
Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho
Skeletons in the Closet, Prostitutes on the Tree
Resources
Speaker
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, June 25, 2022
More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
“Sheep May Safely Graze” • Johann Sebastian Bach
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
“Lift High the Cross” • 362
*PRAISE
“Psalm 150 (Praise The Lord)”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor
“Lead Me, Lord” • 691
VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Dwight Nelson, David Nowack, Jim Ford,
Maureen Raj, Rick Jones, and Heidi Ha
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“It Is Well With My Soul” • Robert A. Reid
*PRAISE
“Christ Our Hope in Life and Death”
“There Is a Fountain” • 336, st. 1-2
MESSAGE
“Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho: Skeletons in the Closet, Prostitutes on the Tree”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
THE CLEANSING
THE LORD’S SUPPER INTRODUCTION
Dwight K. Nelson
SCRIPTURE
Matthew 26:26-29
Terry Robertson
PRAYER
Yolande Robertson
PASSING OF EMBLEMS
“I Will Sing of My Redeemer” • 343
PARTAKING OF ELEMENTS
Dwight K. Nelson
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” • 407
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Prelude in C Major” • Johann Sebastian Bach
Standout Event
Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons
There will be a fellowship dinner following the second worship service in the 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