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.
Mission: Impossible (Maybe)
Detente and the Slackened Bowstrings
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, March 04, 2023
More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
“Jubilate Deo” (“Rejoice in God”) • Kenneth Logan
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
John Glass, Associate Pastor
“GUIDE ME, GUIDE US”: A HYMN CYCLE
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • 538, st. 1
“Lead On, O King Eternal” • 619, st. 1
“Awake, My Soul! Stretch Every Nerve” • words 611, st. 1-2, 4; melody 229
“Fight the Good Fight” • 613, st. 2-4, mel. 227
“Be Still, My Soul” • 461, st. 2
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Rescue the Perishing” • 367, st. 1
OFFERTORY
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” • Max Reger and S. Rogers
CHILDREN’S STORY
Douglas Janssen
SCRIPTURE READING
Cindy Hill, Pioneer Member
Matthew 27:24-26 NIV
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Fight the Good Fight” • Kenneth Logan
MESSAGE
“Mission: Impossible (Maybe)—Detente and the Slackened Bowstrings”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“There Is a Fountain” • 336, st. 1,2, 4
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow” • attr. Henry Purcell
OPENING MUSIC
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” • Max Reger and S. Rogers
CHORAL INTROIT
“Jubilate Deo” (“Rejoice in God”) • Peter Anglea
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
John Glass, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“Friend of God” • “Indescribable”
“Good Good Father” • “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
BABY DEDICATION
Luka Gabriel Henri-Saturne, presented by Sebastian and Aileen Henri-Saturne with Ben Martin
OFFERTORY
“Jubilate Deo” (“Rejoice in God”) • Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN’S STORY
SCRIPTURE READING
Matthew 27:24-26 NIV
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“O Day of Peace That Dimly Shines” • Charles Parry / Jantz Black
PRAISE
“All Hail the Power of Jesus Name” • 229
MESSAGE
“Mission: Impossible (Maybe)—Detente and the Slackened Bowstrings”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
CLOSING SONG
“There Is a Fountain” • 336, st. 1,2, 4
BLESSING
CLOSING MUSIC
“Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow” • attr. Henry Purcell
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