Cerus Quartet - Fischoff Competition Winners September 28, 2025, 7:00 PM. $20 General Seating, $10 Students, $5 Children < 5yrs Cerus Quartet is dedicated to showcasing the dynamic and versatile sound of the saxophone quartet. They champion both new music and timeless repertoire. With a repertoire spanning contemporary compositions and transcriptions of classical masterworks, the quartet seeks to establish the saxophone quartet as a leading voice in 21st century classical music. Among many other awards, the quartet has recently received the Gold Medal in the 2025 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition.
Mission: Impossible (Maybe)
We Are a Missionary Band
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, January 07, 2023
More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!” • Kenneth Logan
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
John Glass, Associate Pastor
“LOOKING TO JESUS”: A HYMN CYCLE
“Come, Thou Almighty King” • 71
“Wonderful Words of Life” • 286
“We Would See Jesus” • 494, st. 1
“Savior, Teach Me Day by Day” • words from 193 & melody 565
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • 290 refrain only
OFFERTORY
“Holy Spirit, Truth Divine” • Healey Willan
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
SCRIPTURE READING
William Yoong, Pioneer Member
Malachi 4:5-6 NIV
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Come Unto Christ” • Sally DeFord
MESSAGE
“Mission: Impossible (Maybe)—We Are a Missionary Band”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Voluntary” • John Stanley
OPENING MUSIC
“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!” • Kenneth Logan
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
John Glass, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“Who You Say I Am”
“There Is A Fountain”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
BABY DEDICATION
Avery Greyson Schmeling & Ocean Isaiah Schmeling, presented by Cameron and Khey-Zee Schmeling with Dwight Nelson
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Come Unto Christ” • Sally DeFord
OFFERTORY
“Holy Spirit, Truth Divine” • Healey Willan
CHILDREN’S STORY
PRAISE
“Testify to Love”
“Holy Forever”
MESSAGE
“Mission: Impossible (Maybe)—We Are a Missionary Band”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
PRAYER OF DEDICATION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Voluntary” • John Stanley
Howard Center Presents... Cerus Quartet
Something in Common Sabbath School
Overcoming Emotions that Destroy - a DVD series with Chip Ingram
We all struggle with angry feelings, brought on by tension, pressure, and the blocked goals and frustrations of day-to-day life. The broken and stressed relationships that result from these feelings can overwhelm us. But there is hope. With the right help, you too can overcome those emotions that destroy. Everyone is welcome to join us each Sabbath through October 11. We meet in Pioneer Board Room.
Calling All Families: Sabbath Delight Challenge
Pioneer Children and Family Discipleship is excited to embark on a special journey of intentionally experiencing the delight of the Sabbath during the 2025-2026 school year. Please sign up for occasional notices about Pioneer-sponsored Sabbath Delight events as well as ideas for things you and your family can do to cultivate a deeper appreciation for Sabbath. We will also look forward to hearing from you about what you and your family are doing each week to call the Sabbath a delight. All are welcome. To sign up for the challenge, please text SABBATH to 269-281-2345.