A British Winter’s Night concert will be an evening of lively traditional British tunes and ballads. From the popular Vaughan Williams Sea Songs and English Folk Song Suite, to the rousing tunes of the Irish Washerwoman and Country Gardens, this evening is sure to delight! The Andrews University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Denisse Santos-Gooden, will once again collaborate with the Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band under the direction of Mark Hollandsworth. The two ensembles will take the stage at the Howard Performing Arts Center on January 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM. Start off your new year with toe-tapping tunes and swaying sweet melodies! Tickets are available at howard.andrews.edu.
Triumphing in Jesus
Tie Up the Strong Man
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
OPENING MUSIC
“Andante Moderato” • Marcel Dupré
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
“EVERY KNEE SHALL BOW”: A HYMN CYCLE
“O Worship the Lord” • 6, st. 1, 3-4
“Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun” • 227, st. 1, 3-4
“Take the Name of Jesus With You”
words no. 474 stanzas only, mel. no. 334
“At the Name of Jesus” • 232
Congregational Prayer
“We Would See Jesus” • 494, st. 1
OFFERTORY
“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”. •. Gilbert Martin
CHILDREN'S STORY
Rodney Palmer, Associate Professor,
AU School of Religion
PASTOR APPRECIATION
Bryan von Dorpowski
SCRIPTURE READING
William Danquah, Pioneer Member
Corinthians 10:3-5 NIV
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Every Knee Shall Bow” • David Rasbach
MESSAGE
“Triumphing in Jesus: Tie Up the Strong Man”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“I Surrender All” • 309, st. 1-3
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Fantasia” • Johann Sebastian Bach
OPENING MUSIC
“Andante Moderato” • Marcel Dupré
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“Come Thou Almighty King”
“We Fall Down”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Burt Family
BAPTISM
Philicha DeLeon with Ben Martin
PASTOR APPRECIATION
Bryan von Dorpowski
OFFERTORY
“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” • Gilbert Martin
CHILDREN'S STORY
Rodney Palmer, Associate Professor,
AU School of Religion
PRAISE
“The Lord Almighty Reigns”
“Is He Worthy?”
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Every Knee Shall Bow” • David Rasbach
MESSAGE
“Triumphing in Jesus: Tie Up the Strong Man”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“I Surrender All” • 309, st. 1-3
BLESSING
CLOSING MUSIC
“Fantasia” • Johann Sebastian Bach
A British Winter's Night: Wind Symphony Winter Concert
Standout Event
Andrews University invites homeschool and public high school students to attend Standout, taking place February 20–22. This event is designed to serve as a spiritual refueling experience for students who may not have regular access to Adventist revival programs or daily religious instruction. We invite you to learn more and register for this impactful weekend at: https://www.andrews.edu/splash/standout