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, November 19, 2022

OPENING MUSIC

”Fugue on HYFRYDOL: ‘Come, O Christ’”
Kenneth Logan

CALL TO JOY

Psalm 100, NKJV

RESPONSE OF REJOICING

Hymn Concertato on HYFRYDOL: “Come, O Christ”
Kenneth Logan

WORDS OF JOY

Psalm 98:1-6, NKJV
Cyril Punay

RESPONSE OF REJOICING

“Hymns of Joy”: A Hymn Cycle

“Praise to the Lord” • 1
“Fairest Lord Jesus” • 240, st. 1, 4
“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” • 12

PRAYER OF JOY

Safari Dushime

ANTHEM OF JOY

“In Heavenly Love Abiding” • Kenneth Logan

HOMILY

“Worshiping Jesus: Cornucopia of Praise”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF THANKSGIVING

“Now Thank We All Our God” • 559

LETTERS OF THANKSGIVING

”On an Irish Hymn” • Kenneth Logan

MUSICAL INVITATION TO THANKFUL GIVING

“What Gift Can We Bring?”
Donna B. Kasbohm/Kenneth Logan

PROCESSION OF THANKSGIVING: GIFTS OF FOOD, SONG, TITHES AND OFFERINGS

“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!” • 27, st. 1-2
“The Lord Is My Light” • 515, st. 1-2
“For the Beauty of the Earth” • 565, st. 1, 3
“’Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” • 524, st. 1, 3
“To God Be the Glory” • 341, st. 1, 3
“Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow” • 695

BENEDICTION IN THANKSGIVING

 

FINAL THANKSGIVING

”Now Thank We All Our God” • Wilhelm Teschner

 

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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