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

OPENING MUSIC

“Fantasia” • Johann Sebastian Bach

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

 

“STRENGTH WHICH GOD SUPPLIES”: A HYMN CYCLE

“Soldiers of Christ, Arise!” • 616
”My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less” • 522, st. 1-2, 4
”Faith Is the Victory” • 229

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

“Rescue the Perishing” • 367 st. 1
Rebecca Kelln, Pioneer Member

BABY DEDICATION

Daniel Adjei Danquah, presented by William Danquah and Ellen Opoku Gyapong with Rodlie Ortiz

OFFERTORY

“God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens” • Dale Wood

CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER

Leo Aguilera, Pioneer Member

SCRIPTURE READING

Stanton Witherspoon
Psalm 103:20-22 NKJV

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Balm in Gilead” • Jackson Berkey

MESSAGE

“Mission: Impossible (Maybe)
Angels and Avatars—Signs and Wonders”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CONNECT CARD & PRAYER

 

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Jesus, What a Friend for Sinners” • 187, st. 1,2,4

CLOSING MUSIC

“Be Not Afraid” (from Elijah) • Felix Mendelssohn

 

OPENING MUSIC

“Fantasia” • Johann Sebastian Bach

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

 

PRAISE

“Come, All Christians, Be Committed”
“I Love to Tell the Story”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Rebecca Kelln, Pioneer Member

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Balm in Gilead” • Jackson Berkey

OFFERTORY

“God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens” • Dale Wood

CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER

Leo Aguilera, Pioneer Member

PRAISE

“Great Are You Lord”
“Goodness of God”

MESSAGE

“Mission: Impossible (Maybe)
Angels and Avatars—Signs and Wonders”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CONNECT CARD & PRAYER

 

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Jesus, What a Friend for Sinners” • 187, st. 1,2,4

CLOSING MUSIC

“Be Not Afraid” (from Elijah) • Felix Mendelssohn

 

A British Winter's Night: Wind Symphony Winter Concert

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.

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