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 July 12, 2025

World Budget – Digital Strategy for Mission

We thank God for the growth of the Seventh-day Adventist Church since Global Mission began some three decades ago. We’ve reached many new people groups and entered new countries. We’ve planted thousands of new churches. We’ve seen literally millions of people find hope and salvation in Jesus.

Of course, many mission challenges remain. But that’s nothing new! When the good news about Jesus spread from Jerusalem some 2,000 years ago, it happened because the disciples came together and prayed together. Then the Holy Spirit gave power to those gathered in the upper room and they responded to God by saying, “I will go.”

Today, the Adventist church is supporting hundreds of missionaries around the world, who face many obstacles to preach the gospel. How do we even begin to reach people who don’t believe in God and have never seen a Bible? How do you begin to reach people who are rich and increased with goods and feel they have need of nothing? Or preach to people who live in refugee camps in very poor conditions?

In the face of such huge mission challenges, some see walls, but we see opportunities. Many see a lack of funds, but we see the Source of all funds. Many see our weakness, but we see His strength. God is inviting you to participate with Him in His mission of salvation here on earth.

Who is willing to support our global outreach with your special offering? Better yet, who will say, “I will go?” 

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

VBS at Niles Westside Church

Keepers of the Kingdom - Standing Strong in Today's Battle for Truth. July 14-18, from 9 - 11:45 AM at Niles Westside Adventist Church (1105 Grant St, Niles) for kids in Pre-K (age 4) - 6th grade. Please register early online at www.nileswestside.org. Email nileswestsidevbs@gmail.com or call 269-683-5998 with questions.