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

“Wake, Awake! A Voice Is Calling”
Robert Hobby and Wayne Wold

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor

“BEARERS OF LIGHT”: A HYMN CYCLE

“Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” • 4
“The Lord Is My Light” • words 515, mel. 83
“We Would See Jesus” • 494, st. 1, 3
“Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service” • 363, st. 1, 3

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

“Rescue the Perishing” • 367, st. 1

OFFERTORY

“Joy and Elation” • Cynthia Dobrinski

CHILDREN’S STORY

Tiago Rossendy, Andrews Univ. Graduate Student
Nathan Peña, RMES Student
Kudzani Mbaiwa, RMES Student

SCRIPTURE READING

Feno Hanitriniala Ravaoharisoa, Pioneer Member
Isaiah 60:1-3 NIV

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Share Your Faith” • Donald Phillips

MESSAGE

“Mission: Impossible (Maybe)—Born for Battle—The Saga of a Peace-loving People”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CONNECT CARD

 

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Am I a Soldier of the Cross?” • words 609, tune 587

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“Work, For the Night Is Coming” • Sharon Elery Rogers

 

OPENING MUSIC

“Wake, Awake! A Voice Is Calling” • Robert Hobby and Wayne Wold

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor

PRAISE

“Ancient of Days / Days of Elijah”
“We Fall Down”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

 

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Share Your Faith” • Donald Phillips

OFFERTORY

“Joy and Elation” • Cynthia Dobrinski

CHILDREN’S STORY

Tiago Rossendy, Andrews Univ. Graduate Student

PRAISE

“Goodness of God”
“Ancient Words”

SCRIPTURE READING

Isaiah 60:1-3 NIV

MESSAGE

“Mission: Impossible (Maybe)—Born for Battle—The Saga of a Peace-loving People”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CONNECT CARD

 

CLOSING SONG“Am I a Soldier of the Cross?” • words 609, tune 587

BLESSING

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“Work, For the Night Is Coming” • Sharon Elery Rogers

 

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.

Free 4D Ultrasound

The Lake Michigan College Sonography Program at the Benton Harbor campus is offering a free 4D Ultrasound for pregnant volunteers. Appointments are available on Tuesdays in October and November. Volunteers must be between 21 and 35 weeks at time of scan. This free opportunity helps to support the LMC sonography students.

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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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