Speaker

Dwight K. Nelson

Since 1983, Dwight Nelson has served as lead pastor of the Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University. He preaches on the “New Perceptions” telecast, teaches at the theological seminary and has written some 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

 

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Pioneer Memorial Church Announces New Associate Pastor

Pioneer Memorial Church is delighted to announce the selection of Jacob Gibbs as a new Associate Pastor. Pastor Jacob was introduced to Pioneer on July 27, 2024, although his official start date was July 18, 2024. Pastor Jacob will serve as Associate Pastor at Pioneer Memorial Church and an Associate Chaplain with the Center for Faith Engagement at Andrews University.

Pastor Jacob Gibbs felt a call to ministry when he accepted Jesus as his Savior in 2002. Over the next nine years, he pursued his purpose and training at Mission College of Evangelism and Andrews University—gaining experience as a Bible Worker and Literature Evangelist. Pastor Jacob graduated from Andrews University in 2011 with a Bachelor's in Art and Theology. He later returned for his Master's Degree in Pastoral Ministry.

During his undergraduate years, he met his wife, Emily Knott, and they were married in 2012. Pastor Jacob has served in the Michigan Conference for 13 years, starting with a three-church district in the central part of Michigan's Upper Peninsula and most recently as the Senior Pastor of the Cedar Lake Seventh-day Adventist Church at Great Lakes Adventist Academy. Pastor Jacob's passions in ministry include hobby-based outreach, small groups, applied arts, and personal Bible studies. Pastor Jacob and Emily have two daughters, Eva and Avianne. They look forward to starting this new chapter of their lives by serving the communities of Andrews University and the Pioneer Memorial Church.

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