Give our Pioneer kids a gift this holiday season - your time, teaching or supporting Sabbath Schools, 10:30-11:30 AM each Sabbath. Text CHILDREN to 269-281-2345 or email childrenss@pmchurch.org to learn more.


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.
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
Give our Pioneer kids a gift this holiday season - your time, teaching or supporting Sabbath Schools, 10:30-11:30 AM each Sabbath. Text CHILDREN to 269-281-2345 or email childrenss@pmchurch.org to learn more.


We’re looking for volunteers to serve in our Traffic Ministry, helping direct vehicles and assist members and guests as they arrive and leave. Your friendly presence helps ensure safety and creates a warm first impression for everyone coming to worship. If you’re interested or want to learn more, please contact Derill Legoh 732-379-1300.
Starting Point video series with Andy Stanley: Everything has a beginning. Every person, every idea, every journey starts somewhere. Whether it's one small step in a new direction or a major event, from that point forward nothing is ever the same. It's not always comfortable. It's not always easy. But it's a start. This 8-part series ends December 6, 2025. Everyone is welcome. PMC Boardroom. 10:30-11:30 Sabbath mornings.
Please join us for House of Prayer Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Earliteen Loft for a time of singing, Bible study and prayer.