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

Saturday, August 20, 2022

More In This Series

OPENING MUSIC

“Come, God, Creator, Holy Spirit” • Johann Sebastian Bach

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

“JOY AT THE HARVEST”: A HYMN CYCLE

“To God Be the Glory” • 341, st. 1, 3
“Praise Him! Praise Him!” • 249, st. 1-2
“This Is My Father’s World” • 92, st. 3
“Joy By and By” • 430, st. 1-2

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

“Wonderful Words of Life” • 286, st. 1

CHILDREN’S STORY

“Blest Be the Tie That Binds” • Kenneth Logan

SCRIPTURE READING

Harald Osman
Psalm 78:1-6 NIV

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Father, Lead Me Day by Day” • Nicole Powers / Kenneth Logan

MESSAGE

“Brooding with Jesus: It Takes a Village or at Least a Campus”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

COMMITMENT

 

LITANY OF DEDICATION

Christon Arthur, Provost (1st)
Andrea Luxton, President (2nd)

BENEDICTION

Christon Arthur, Provost (1st)
Andrea Luxton, President (2nd)

CLOSING MUSIC

“I Believe in One God” • Wolfgang Mozart

 

Master Guide Toolbox!

Please join us for the next Master Guide Toolbox event at the Andrews University Seminary, February 6-7, 2026! Share with your friends, colleagues, students or in your newsletters! If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Logan at cjhlogan@gmail.com. Spread the word! 

ZOOM IN! Summer Camp 2026

 ZOOM IN! to God’s Amazing World at The Crayon Box Summer Camp, running June 1–August 20, 2026. Children entering Kindergarten through age 12 will enjoy a summer filled with nature, science, creativity, teamwork, and play as they explore how God’s hand is at work all around them. Each themed week encourages campers to notice the small wonders, big ideas, and amazing details of God’s creation. Located on the beautiful campus of Andrews University, The Crayon Box offers a safe, joyful, faith-centered place for children to spend their summer vacation with on-campus adventures, campus field trips, and visits from zoo and wildlife educators. Enrollment is open now at andrews.edu/services/crayonbox/summercamp. Space is limited. Forms are due May 18, 2026.

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