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.
Worshiping Jesus
The Most Glorious Worship of All
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
Saturday, December 24, 2022
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OPENING MUSIC
”IN DULCI JUBILO • Walther, Piutti, Lang
CHRISTMAS CALL & INVOCATION
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
CHRISTMAS CALL
PASTOR: Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light, and usher in the morning.
PEOPLE: Ye shepherds, shrink not with affright, but hear the angel’s warning.
PASTOR: This Child, now weak in infancy, our confidence and joy shall be.
PEOPLE: The power of Satan breaking, our peace eternal making.
PASTOR: With joy let us worship Christ our Lord!
“CAROLS OF THE SEASON”: A HYMN CYCLE
”Good Christians, Now Rejoice” • 136, st. 1-2
“Now Is Born the Divine Christ Child” • 133
”O Little Town of Bethlehem” • 135, st. 1 & 3
“Angels From the Realms of Glory” • 119, st. 1-3
FAMILY PRAYER
Jenifer Daley and Grace Greenfield (mother)
PRAYER HYMN
”Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne” • st. 1 of 140
CHRISTMAS THANK YOU
Richard Parke, Media Ministries Director
ONE FAMILY’S STORY
Yailin Contreras with Ana and Diego
OFFERTORY
“What Child Is This?” • trad. English
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS STORY
CHRISTMAS MUSIC
“’Twas the Birthday of a King” / “O Little Town of Bethlehem” • Neidlinger, Redner / Logan
CHRISTMAS HOMILY
”Worshiping Jesus: The Most Glorious Worship of All”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
APPEAL
“On This Christmas Night” • Mary Kay Beall
BENEDICTION
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
”Gloria” • anon.
“Gloria in Excelsis Deo” • Allan Greenway
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