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

“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

 

Jasmine and N. Jacob Memorial Service

To remember the remarkable lives of Drs. Jasmine and N. Jacob, a memorial service will be held June 21, starting at 3:30 PM at Pioneer Memorial Church. For those who cannot attend in person, you can watch online by using the following link: https://pmchurch.org/media/specialevents In lieu of flowers or cards, please donate to REACH International (www.reach.org).

Offering for June 21, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

One of the most exciting passages I have discovered is found in Malachi. It says, “‘Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, and try Me now in this,’ says the Lord of hosts, ‘If I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it’” (Malachi 3:10, NKJV).

God wants us to test and prove Him now by returning faithfully our tithes and giving our freewill offerings. We live in a world that says our hearts will be glad the more we get, the more we hoard and keep. God says, “No. I have designed your heart to be glad when you give.” Now this is the heart of God!

What God promises is that He will open wide the windows of heaven to pour out all His blessings. Wow! Can you imagine this? His blessings may be spiritual, emotional, and/or physical blessings! It will be overflowing. 

But remember, we give not to receive God’s blessings, but in response to His love for us and to receive His heart. Today, let’s try God and bring our tithes and offerings into His storehouse so we can witness how He will perform miracles in our lives. 

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

"Speed Friending" and Dulcimer Concert

The Family Life Committee invites our church family to get to know each other better! We will begin with "speed friending," where we will rotate to different tables around the room to ask each other questions (sample questions will be provided). Then we'll eat a light meal together and end with a captivating hammered dulcimer concert. Ted Yoder will be sharing an eclectic set of impressive originals, fun pop songs, and moving hymns. Sunday, June 29, 4:00-6:30 PM, Pioneer Commons. Registration information will be coming soon.

Hymnsing at the Old Rugged Cross Church

You are invited to a hymn sing on June 28, 4:00-5:00 PM at The Old Rugged Cross Church, 61041 Vermont St., Pokagon, MI 49047. Please bring your Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. A freewill offering will help to maintain the church. Please contact Melchizedek Ponniah, 269-876-7476 or melponniah@gmail.com for any additional information.

Something in Common Sabbath School

Something In Common Sabbath School presents The Five Love Languages DVD series.

  • June 14- Love Language Five: Physical Touch
  • June 21- Growing in Love

Everyone is welcome to join us in PMC Room 141 each Sabbath morning from 10:30 - 11:30 AM.