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)
Foxhole Praying
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 14, 2023
More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
“Gathered Together: We Invoke You” • Kenneth Logan
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
“GREAT AND GLORIOUS FAITHFULNESS”: A HYMN CYCLE
“Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” • words 4, st. 1-2, mel. 191
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” • 100 st. 1-2
“I Have a Friend So Precious” • 456 st. 1-2
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” • 499 st. 2
“Sweet Hour of Prayer” • 478 st. 1
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Rescue the Perishing” • 367 st. 1
OFFERING APPEAL FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY SABBATH
John Nay
OFFERTORY
“Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart” • Frederick Atkinson
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Diane Helbley, Pioneer Member
SCRIPTURE READING
Rebecca Burton, Pioneer Member
Acts 1:6-8 NIV
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“If With All Your Hearts” (from Elijah) • Felix Mendelssohn
MESSAGE
“Mission: Impossible (Maybe)—Foxhole Praying”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
CONNECT CARD & PRAYER
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“This Little Light of Mine” • 580
CLOSING MUSIC
“Come, God Creator, Holy Spirit” • Johann Sebastian Bach
OPENING MUSIC
“Softly and Tenderly” / “What a Friend” • Robert Hobby
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAISE
“All Creatures Of Our God And King (Lasst Uns Erfreuen)”
“Just As I Am”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“If With All Your Hearts” (from Elijah) • Felix Mendelssohn
OFFERING APPEAL FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY SABBATH
John Nay
OFFERTORY
“Spirit of Love” • Brenton Offenback
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Diane Helbley, Pioneer Member
PRAISE
“Seeking the Lost”
“Facing A Task Unfinished (We Go To All The World)”
MESSAGE
“Mission: Impossible (Maybe)—Foxhole Praying”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
CONNECT CARD & PRAYER
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“This Little Light of Mine” • 580
CLOSING MUSIC
“Trumpet Tune” • Craig Lang
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.