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Brooding with Jesus
Where Do We Go from Here?
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, August 13, 2022
More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
“Wake Up! For Night Is Flying” • Wayne Wold
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
“ONE HOPE AND FOUNDATION”: A HYMN CYCLE
“God of Grace and God of Glory” • words 607, st. 1-2; mel. 538
“Awake, My Soul!” • 611, st. 1-2, 4; mel. 229
“Fight the Good Fight” • 613, st. 2-4; mel. 227
“The Church Has One Foundation” • 348, st. 1-2, 4
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Lead Me, Lord” • 691
CHILDREN’S STORY
“Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” • Johann Sebastian Bach
SCRIPTURE READING
John Bitterman, Jr., Pioneer Elder
Psalm 42:1-2, 5 NIV
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Open My Eyes, That I May See” • Clara Scott
MESSAGE
“Brooding with Jesus: Where Do We Go From Here?”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
CONNECT CARD
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Like Jesus” • 492, st. 1, 4
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“God of Grace and God of Glory” • Paul Manz
OPENING MUSIC
“Wake Up! For Night Is Flying” • Wayne Wold
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“Friend of God”
“Lord Have Mercy”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Jenifer Daley
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Open My Eyes, That I May See” • Clara Scott
CHILDREN’S STORY
“Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” • Johann Sebastian Bach
PRAISE
“He Lives”
“Sufficient for Today”
SCRIPTURE READING
Psalm 42:1-2, 5 NIV
MESSAGE
“Brooding with Jesus: Where Do We Go From Here?”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
CONNECT CARD/BENEDICTION
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Like Jesus” • 492, st. 1, 4
CLOSING MUSIC
“God of Grace and God of Glory” • Paul Manz
Something in Common Sabbath School
Adventist Youth Music Association Stage One Registration
The Adventist Youth Music Association (AYMA) is a collaboration among Adventist universities and colleges to create a space for young musicians to develop their abilities. Registration is now open for this years program. AYMA is looking to host both solo performance adjudication and an elite ensemble music making experience. All high school musicians connected with an Adventist church or academy are invited to submit video recordings by November 9 for adjudication. Participants from stage one with high ratings will be invited to join the summer ensemble experience. Learn more at: andrews.edu/cas/music/ayma/
RMES Food Fair & Cultural Showcase
The Ruth Murdoch Elementary School Food Fair and Cultural Showcase will be held Sunday, November 9, from noon to 3:00 PM. Proceeded benefit the RMES Worthy Student Fund. Explore many delicious dishes from around the world, enjoy live performances, and immerse yourself in diverse cultures while supporting a great cause! Please bring cash or check. Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of food, fun, and cultural celebration!
Sunday Music Series: Junqi Sophie Tang
Join us on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM for a violin concert at the Howard Performing Arts Center. Junqi Sophie Tang, Assistant Professor of Music at Western Michigan University and has previously served on the violin faculty of the University of Toledo School of Music, and was invited to serve on a distinguished panel of judges for the 2022 New York Laureate International Music Competition and 2021 Hong Kong International Violin Competition & Chamber Music Competition. She is the founder and artistic director of the Hantong International Summer Music Festival as well as the music director of the Cincinnati Music and Arts Society. She has been a First Prize winner in the 2021 Golden State International Music Competition, 2019 Hong Kong International Music Festival, and an excellence in performance award at the 2016 Schoenfeld International String Competition. This is a FREE concert.
Pizza and Parables
Pizza & Parables, Where faith meets flavor! Every Wednesday from 6:30–7:30 PM, high school students are invited for pizza, Bible study, and friends. Come hungry for both food and the Word! Meet in the Pioneer Youth Chapel.
Free 4D Ultrasound
The Lake Michigan College Sonography Program at the Benton Harbor campus is offering a free 4D Ultrasound for pregnant volunteers. Appointments are available on Tuesdays in October and November. Volunteers must be between 21 and 35 weeks at time of scan. This free opportunity helps to support the LMC sonography students.
House of Prayer
Pioneer Earlyteen Loft
Please join us for House of Prayer Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Earliteen Loft for a time of singing, Bible study and prayer.