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Mission: Impossible (Maybe)
Born for Battle—The Saga of a Peace-loving People
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 11, 2023
More In This Series
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
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ZOOM IN! Summer Camp 2026
ZOOM IN! to God’s Amazing World at The Crayon Box Summer Camp, running June 1–August 20, 2026. Children entering Kindergarten through age 12 will enjoy a summer filled with nature, science, creativity, teamwork, and play as they explore how God’s hand is at work all around them. Each themed week encourages campers to notice the small wonders, big ideas, and amazing details of God’s creation. Located on the beautiful campus of Andrews University, The Crayon Box offers a safe, joyful, faith-centered place for children to spend their summer vacation with on-campus adventures, campus field trips, and visits from zoo and wildlife educators. Enrollment is open now at andrews.edu/services/crayonbox/summercamp. Space is limited. Forms are due May 18, 2026.
