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, October 22, 2022

OPENING MUSIC

“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” • Max Reger
“Be Strong in the Lord” • Kenneth Logan

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor

“STRONG IN HIS STRENGTH”: A HYMN CYCLE

“Praise Him! Praise Him!” • 249, st. 1-2
“Redeemed” • 338/339, st. 1,3
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” • 499, st. 2
“Crown Him With Many Crowns” • 223, st. 1
“Soldiers of Christ, Arise” • 616, st. 1, 3
“Crown Him With Many Crowns” • 223, st. 4

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Isabella Bacchiocchi
“We Would See Jesus” • 494, st. 1

OFFERTORY

“Ride On, King Jesus!” • African-American Spiritual

CHILDREN’S STORY

Noelle Koliadko

SCRIPTURE READING

Fiorella Oudri, Pioneer Member
Ephesians 6:10-13 NIV

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” • Gilbert Martin

MESSAGE

“Pleading with Jesus: Fighting for Your Life, Pleading for Our Lord”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Commune With Me”

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“Be Not Afraid” • Felix Mendelssohn

 

OPENING MUSIC

“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” • Max Reger
“Be Strong in the Lord” • Kenneth Logan

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor

PRAISE

“Crown Him” / ”Soldiers of Christ”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Isabella Bacchiocchi

OFFERTORY

“Ride On, King Jesus!” • African-American Spiritual

CHILDREN’S STORY

Noelle Koliadko

PRAISE

“Build My Life”
“Promises”

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” • Gilbert Martin

MESSAGE

“Pleading with Jesus: Fighting for Your Life, Pleading for Our Lord”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Commune With Me”

BLESSING

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“Be Not Afraid” • Felix Mendelssohn

 

Offering for July 12, 2025

World Budget – Digital Strategy for Mission

We thank God for the growth of the Seventh-day Adventist Church since Global Mission began some three decades ago. We’ve reached many new people groups and entered new countries. We’ve planted thousands of new churches. We’ve seen literally millions of people find hope and salvation in Jesus.

Of course, many mission challenges remain. But that’s nothing new! When the good news about Jesus spread from Jerusalem some 2,000 years ago, it happened because the disciples came together and prayed together. Then the Holy Spirit gave power to those gathered in the upper room and they responded to God by saying, “I will go.”

Today, the Adventist church is supporting hundreds of missionaries around the world, who face many obstacles to preach the gospel. How do we even begin to reach people who don’t believe in God and have never seen a Bible? How do you begin to reach people who are rich and increased with goods and feel they have need of nothing? Or preach to people who live in refugee camps in very poor conditions?

In the face of such huge mission challenges, some see walls, but we see opportunities. Many see a lack of funds, but we see the Source of all funds. Many see our weakness, but we see His strength. God is inviting you to participate with Him in His mission of salvation here on earth.

Who is willing to support our global outreach with your special offering? Better yet, who will say, “I will go?” 

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

VBS at Niles Westside Church

Keepers of the Kingdom - Standing Strong in Today's Battle for Truth. July 14-18, from 9 - 11:45 AM at Niles Westside Adventist Church (1105 Grant St, Niles) for kids in Pre-K (age 4) - 6th grade. Please register early online at www.nileswestside.org. Email nileswestsidevbs@gmail.com or call 269-683-5998 with questions.