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

“Cantilena” • Josef Rheinberger

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

HYMN OF PRAISE

“To God Be the Glory” • 341

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Kevin Galeano, AU Graduate Student
“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • 290, chorus only

OFFERTORY

Forgive Our Sins, As We Forgive” • Bradshaw

CHILDREN’S STORY

Thiago Rossendy, AU Graduate Student
Chloe Smith, RMES Student

CARE FOR CUBA REPORT

 

SCRIPTURE READING

Arnelly Miechel Siby, AU Graduate Student
Micah 7:18-19 NIV

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Forty Days and Forty Nights” • Brenton Offenback

MESSAGE

“Return to Calvary:The Extreme Prayer (How to Let Somebody Go)”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CONNECT CARD & PRAYER

 

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive”
299 (to the tune of 315)

CLOSING MUSIC

“Christ We Shall Praise Well”  •  Johann Sebastian Bach

 

OPENING MUSIC

“Cantilena” • Josef Rheinberger

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

PRAISE

“To God Be the Glory” • 341, st. 1-3
“Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow” • 695

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Kevin Galeano, AU Graduate Student

PRAISE

“Come, All Christians, Be Committed” • 634, st. 1, 3 & 4

OFFERTORY

Forgive Our Sins, As We Forgive” • Bradshaw

CHILDREN’S STORY

Thiago Rossendy, AU Graduate Student

CARE FOR CUBA REPORT

 

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Forty Days and Forty Nights” • Brenton Offenback

MESSAGE

“Return to Calvary:The Extreme Prayer (How to Let Somebody Go)”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CONNECT CARD & PRAYER

 

CLOSING SONG

“Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive” • 299 (to the tune of 315)

CLOSING MUSIC

“Christ We Shall Praise Well” • Johann Sebastian Bach

 

Offering for August 2, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

Birthdays were always a special and happy occasion in our home. When it is one of the sibling’s birthdays, we give all our kids gifts to enjoy, not just the celebrant. But when it was our birthday, our children would draw pictures and color them expressing their creativity and love for us. They didn’t have the money to purchase gifts or nice Hallmark cards. Yet when they presented them to us, we cherished those handmade cards more than all the commercial cards produced by Hallmark. Why? Because they were our children’s expression of love from the heart.

It’s hard not to express this love without giving a gift. Likewise, every offering gift should be measured by the unfathomable Gift of heaven. The greatest offering one could make would then appear as nothing in comparison. “How vain the endeavor to measure with mathematical rules, time, money, and love against a love and sacrifice that is measureless and incomputable!" (Testimonies for the Church, Vol.4, p.119). If we can catch a glimpse of just how much God loves us, we would faint. All self-interest and selfish motives will disappear, we will be lost in awe and wonder. It would spur us to shower our Lord with more gifts and with praise and thanksgiving.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Register Now for Andrews Academy

Andrews Academy is now enrolling students in grades 9 - 12 for the 2025/2026 school year. We invite you to join the AA family! You will be blessed by what Andrews Academy has to offer. Students consistently score above state and national levels on standardized testing, they are involved in many spiritual and service activities throughout the school year. Our Seventh-day Adventist school’s mission is to inspire our students to think deeply, live fully, serve unselfishly and to honor God completely. School begins August 18. Registration day is August 13. Financial assistance may be available. Call 269-471-3138 for more information or visit https://www.andrews.edu/aa/ and click on “apply today”. 

District Nine Family Camp - (Sub) Camp Au Sable

 Although registration for District Nine Family Camp is still open at www.midistrictnine.com, ALL rooms and RV sites have been reserved!  However, if you wish to tent there are spaces still available.  If you wish to bring your RV, there are spaces available ONLY in the Northwoods.

Help Us Welcome New Students

Many new faces will soon join us as they begin their academic journey at Andrews University. We are preparing to welcome them with our traditional Welcome Picnic on Sabbath, August 23. You can support Belong by signing up to be a table host, preparing food, becoming a general volunteer—or all of the above! Text the word “PICNIC” to 269-281-2345

Looking for a Prayer Group to Join?

Join us for the Midweek House of Prayer, held online every Wednesday morning from 7:00 to 8:00 AM. We are currently studying the Gospel of Mark. Come and see how your contributions can benefit everyone in the group! The Zoom link is https://andrews.zoom.us/j/9889172131.

Something in Common Sabbath School

Better Decisions/ Fewer Regrets video series by Andy Stanley continues

  • July 19–The The Conscience Question
  • July 26–The Maturity Question
  • August 2–The Relationship Question

Everyone is welcome in PMC Boardroom off of the Fellowship Commons Room from 10:30-11:30 AM on Sabbath.

Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons

 There will not be a fellowship dinner during the months of July and August, 2025.