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

“Jubilee (Variations on ‘Saints Bound for Heaven’)”  •  James Curnow

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

 

HYMN OF PRAISE

“Christ Is Alive!” • 182

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • 290, chorus only
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

BAPTISM*

Joel Samuel Peckham with John Peckham

OFFERTORY

“When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder”  •  Ronald Johnson

CHILDREN’S STORY

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Joy in All Things” (“Come, Christians, Join to Sing”)  •  Brian Balmages

PROCESSION OF HOPE

Dwight & Karen Nelson

HYMN OF RESURRECTION HOPE

“Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” • 166

MESSAGE

“Return to Calvary: The Blind Portal (How to See Beyond the Grave)”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“The Day of Resurrection” • melody of 619

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“Be Not Afraid” • Felix Mendelssohn

 

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