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, December 03, 2022

OPENING MUSIC

from “A Rhapsody on Christmas Carols” Claude Smith

CALL TO WORSHIP & PRAYER

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

“CAROLS OF THE SEASON”

“Hark! the Herald Angels Sing” • 122, st. 1, 3
“O Come, All Ye Faithful” • 132, st. 1, 2
“Silent Night” • 143, st. 1, 4
“Joy to the World” • 125

CALL FOR PRAYER

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

PRAYER HYMN

“O Come, All Ye Faithful” • 132, st. 1

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Maia Hamstra, University Student
*Nehemiah Sitler, University Student

OFFERTORY

“The First Noel” • trad. carol / Julie Giroux

CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER

 

SCRIPTURE READING

Revelation 5:11-12 NIV
Angelia Watulingas, AU Graduate Student

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

[“What Child Is This?”] • Alfred Reed

HOMILY

“Worshiping Jesus: A Page from the Angels’ Playbook”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CONNECT CARD & PRAYER

 

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

”Angels We Have Heard on High” • 142

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

”Hark! the Herald Angels Sing” • Gordon Young

 

Master Guide Toolbox!

Please join us for the next Master Guide Toolbox event at the Andrews University Seminary, February 6-7, 2026! Share with your friends, colleagues, students or in your newsletters! If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Logan at cjhlogan@gmail.com. Spread the word! 

ZOOM IN! Summer Camp 2026

 ZOOM IN! to God’s Amazing World at The Crayon Box Summer Camp, running June 1–August 20, 2026. Children entering Kindergarten through age 12 will enjoy a summer filled with nature, science, creativity, teamwork, and play as they explore how God’s hand is at work all around them. Each themed week encourages campers to notice the small wonders, big ideas, and amazing details of God’s creation. Located on the beautiful campus of Andrews University, The Crayon Box offers a safe, joyful, faith-centered place for children to spend their summer vacation with on-campus adventures, campus field trips, and visits from zoo and wildlife educators. Enrollment is open now at andrews.edu/services/crayonbox/summercamp. Space is limited. Forms are due May 18, 2026.

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