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

“Allegro maestoso e vivace” • Felix Mendelssohn
“Arise, My Soul, Arise!” • Dale Wood

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

“HELP FOR THE HELPLESS”: A HYMN CYCLE

“Power in the Blood” • 294, st. 1,3
“Just As I Am” • 314
“Amazing Grace” • 108, st. 1
“My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less” • 522, st. 1, 3
“To God Be the Glory” • 341, st. 1, 3

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Heidi Ha, Pioneer Member
“Rescue the Perishing” • 367, st. 1

OFFERTORY

“Fugue on ‘Marvelous Grace’” • Kenneth Logan

CHILDREN’S STORY

 

SCRIPTURE READING

Tanya Neri, Pioneer Member
Mark 8:34-36 NIV

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“And Can It Be” • Dan Forrest

MESSAGE

“Mission: Impossible (Maybe)—Sign Me Up (Not)!”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CONNECT CARD & PRAYER

 

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone” • 328

CLOSING MUSIC

“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” • Max Reger

 

OPENING MUSIC

“Allegro maestoso e vivace” • Felix Mendelssohn
“Arise, My Soul, Arise!” • Dale Wood

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

CHORAL INTROIT

“Cantate Domino”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Heidi Ha, Pioneer Member
“We Gather Together” • 8

BABY DEDICATION

Livio Henri-Johnson, presented by Tantely Henrisse Lovanantenaina and Jasmina Lantomandimby with Jenifer Daley

OFFERTORY

“Fugue on ‘Marvelous Grace’” • Kenneth Logan

CHILDREN’S STORY

 

PRAISE

“Holy Spirit”
“Champion”
“Indescribable”

SCRIPTURE READING

John Bitterman, Andrews Academy Student
Mark 8:34-36 NIV

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“And Can It Be” • Dan Forrest

MESSAGE

“Mission: Impossible (Maybe)—Sign Me Up (Not)!”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CONNECT CARD & PRAYER

 

CLOSING SONG

“Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone” • 328

CLOSING MUSIC

“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” • Max Reger

 

Adventist-Muslim Relations Group

 Join us to pray for active missionaries and explore how to build bridges between Adventists and Muslims. We meet at 6:30 PM on the first and third Monday each month in the Leadership Lab of the Campus Center at Andrews University.

Join the Traffic Ministry Team!

We’re looking for volunteers to serve in our Traffic Ministry, helping direct vehicles and assist members and guests as they arrive and leave. Your friendly presence helps ensure safety and creates a warm first impression for everyone coming to worship. If you’re interested or want to learn more, please contact Derill Legoh 732-379-1300.

Something in Common Sabbath School

Starting Point video series with Andy Stanley: Everything has a beginning. Every person, every idea, every journey starts somewhere. Whether it's one small step in a new direction or a major event, from that point forward nothing is ever the same. It's not always comfortable. It's not always easy. But it's a start. This 8-part series ends December 6, 2025.  Everyone is welcome. PMC Boardroom. 10:30-11:30 Sabbath mornings.

Pizza and Parables

Pizza & Parables, Where faith meets flavor! Every Wednesday from 6:30–7:30 PM, high school students are invited for pizza, Bible study, and friends. Come hungry for both food and the Word! Meet in the Pioneer Youth Chapel.

House of Prayer
Pioneer Earlyteen Loft

Please join us for House of Prayer Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Earliteen Loft for a time of singing, Bible study and prayer.

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