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Return to Calvary

The Absent Daddy (How to Find Your Father)

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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

“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

 

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