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 27, 2022

More In This Series

OPENING MUSIC

“Fantasie” • Johann Sebastian Bach

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

“FAITH IS THE VICTORY”: A HYMN CYCLE

“Soldiers of Christ, Arise” • 616
“My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less” • 522
“Faith Is the Victory” • words 608, st. 1a, 2, 3b, mel. 229

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

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

CHILDREN’S STORY

“Rejoice, All You Christians” • Ernst Pepping
David Nowack, Pioneer Member

SCRIPTURE READING

Jeniffer Ratulangi, AU Graduate Student
Romans 16:19-20 NIV

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Fight the Good Fight” • Kenneth Logan

MESSAGE

“Brooding with Jesus: Stepping on Snakes”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CONNECT CARD

 

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Give Me Jesus” • 305, st. 1-2, 4

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“Be Not Afraid” (from “Elijah”) • Felix Mendelssohn

 

OPENING MUSIC

“Fantasie” • Johann Sebastian Bach

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

PRAISE

“Our God”
“In Christ Alone”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Cindy Cancel, Pioneer Member

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Fight the Good Fight” • Kenneth Logan

CHILDREN’S STORY

“Rejoice, All You Christians” • Ernst Pepping
David Nowack, Pioneer Member

PRAISE

“Rest On Me”
“See A Victory”

MESSAGE

“Brooding with Jesus: Stepping on Snakes”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CONNECT CARD

 

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Give Me Jesus”

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“Be Not Afraid” (from “Elijah”) • Felix Mendelssohn

 

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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