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

 

Music Camp at Pioneer!

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!

Request to Sabbath School Class Teacher/Coordinator

 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.

Easter Devotionals

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.

Lamson Hall Upgrades with Maranatha

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/.

Master Guide Club

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.

For more information or to join, please visit cye.org/toolbox

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