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Return to Calvary
The Extreme Prayer (How to Let Somebody Go)
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 15, 2023
More In This Series
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
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Something in Common Sabbath School
Starting Point video series with Andy Stanley: Everything has a beginning. Every person, every idea, every journey starts somewhere. Whether it's one small step in a new direction or a major event, from that point forward nothing is ever the same. It's not always comfortable. It's not always easy. But it's a start. This 8-part series ends December 6, 2025. Everyone is welcome. PMC Boardroom. 10:30-11:30 Sabbath mornings.
House of Prayer
Pioneer Earlyteen Loft
Please join us for House of Prayer Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Earliteen Loft for a time of singing, Bible study and prayer.