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.
Return to Calvary
The Absent Daddy (How to Find Your Father)
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, April 01, 2023
More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
“Alleluia! Laudamus Te” (“We Praise Thee”) • Alfred Reed
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
HYMN OF PRAISE
“Lift High the Cross” • 362, st. 1-2, 4-5
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“What Wondrous Love Is This?” • 162, st. 1
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“An Upper Room Did Our Lord Prepare”
O WALY, WALY, trad. English / Christopher Nelson
MESSAGE
“Return to Calvary: The Absent Daddy (How to Find Your Father)”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
THE CLEANSING
FOOTWASHING
THE LORD’S SUPPER
SCRIPTURE
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Rebecca von Dorpowski, Pioneer Co-Head Elder
PRAYER
Bryan von Dorpowski, Pioneer Co-Head Elder
PASSING OF EMBLEMS
“The Love of God” • Frederick Lehman
PARTAKING OF ELEMENTS
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” • 407
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Lift High the Cross” • Donald Busarow
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