Cerus Quartet - Fischoff Competition Winners September 28, 2025, 7:00 PM. $20 General Seating, $10 Students, $5 Children < 5yrs Cerus Quartet is dedicated to showcasing the dynamic and versatile sound of the saxophone quartet. They champion both new music and timeless repertoire. With a repertoire spanning contemporary compositions and transcriptions of classical masterworks, the quartet seeks to establish the saxophone quartet as a leading voice in 21st century classical music. Among many other awards, the quartet has recently received the Gold Medal in the 2025 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition.
Brooding with Jesus
Stepping on Snakes
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 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
Howard Center Presents... Cerus Quartet
Something in Common Sabbath School
Overcoming Emotions that Destroy - a DVD series with Chip Ingram
We all struggle with angry feelings, brought on by tension, pressure, and the blocked goals and frustrations of day-to-day life. The broken and stressed relationships that result from these feelings can overwhelm us. But there is hope. With the right help, you too can overcome those emotions that destroy. Everyone is welcome to join us each Sabbath through October 11. We meet in Pioneer Board Room.
Calling All Families: Sabbath Delight Challenge
Pioneer Children and Family Discipleship is excited to embark on a special journey of intentionally experiencing the delight of the Sabbath during the 2025-2026 school year. Please sign up for occasional notices about Pioneer-sponsored Sabbath Delight events as well as ideas for things you and your family can do to cultivate a deeper appreciation for Sabbath. We will also look forward to hearing from you about what you and your family are doing each week to call the Sabbath a delight. All are welcome. To sign up for the challenge, please text SABBATH to 269-281-2345.