The Institute of Young Musicians for Christ is excited to be having a music camp at Pioneer Memorial Church! At our music camps young people ages 6-17 are offered an immersive, week-long musical experience. Our quality musical training—combined with fun, friends, and faith-building encounters— provides a truly incredible opportunity. The camp offers tracks for children 6-12 with or without musical experience and a track for teenagers with significant musical experience. To learn more and register, visit iymcsda.org/michigan. We hope to see you there!
Pleading with Jesus
Fighting for Your Life, Pleading for Your Lord
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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.
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More In This Series
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
If you are a teacher/coordinator of a Sabbath School class that meets outside the PMC sanctuary, you are requested to inform your name, location and meeting time. This information will help to create a master list to assist visitors and members. Please mail your response to Melchizedek Ponniah, melponniah@gmail.com.
Pioneer Women's Ministries invites you to join us for 10 days of devotionals leading up to Easter (April 11-20). Together, we will consider what various individuals present at Christ's arrest, trial, and crucifixion might have thought and experienced. If you would like to receive daily text teasers and emails with the full devotional insights, please text the word "CROSS" to 269.281.2345.
From May 11–June 8, 2025, Maranatha Volunteers International will be working at Andrews University to update the Lamson Hall residential rooms and suite bathrooms. Please consider volunteering and letting your family and friends know of this opportunity. All individuals (including local) should sign up at the Maranatha website: https://maranatha.org/volunteer-opportunities/.
Do you want to complete your Master Guide Program? If so, please consider joining the Master Guide Club that meets weekly on campus to help you complete the requirements.
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