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

“Now Thank We All Our God” • Carl Piutti *
“Prelude in F Major” • Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel **

WELCOME

Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor

CALL TO WORSHIP

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

OPENING PRAYER

Taurus Montgomery, Associate Pastor Harbor of Hope

OPENING HYMN

“Lift High the Cross” • 362

REMARKS

Bryan von Dorpowski, co-Head Elder

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
“Now Thank We All Our God” • 559, st. 1

CALL FOR CHILDREN’S OFFERING

Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor

OFFERTORY

“O Lamb of God, Unspotted”  •  Johann Sebastian Bach

CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Declare Your Maker’s Praise!” • arr. Lloyd Larson

PRAISE

“In Christ Alone”
“How Great is Our God”

MESSAGE

“Return to Calvary: The Done Deal (How to Find Peace of Mind)”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“We Have This Hope” • 214

BENEDICTION

John Glass, Associate Pastor

CLOSING MUSIC

“Be Thou My Vision” • traditional Irish melody *
“Now Thank We All Our God” • Carl Piutti **

 

Music Camp at Pioneer!

The Institute of Young Musicians for Christ is excited to be having a music camp at Pioneer Memorial Church! At our music camps young people ages 6-17 are offered an immersive, week-long musical experience. Our quality musical training—combined with fun, friends, and faith-building encounters— provides a truly incredible opportunity. The camp offers tracks for children 6-12 with or without musical experience and a track for teenagers with significant musical experience. To learn more and register, visit iymcsda.org/michigan. We hope to see you there!

Request to Sabbath School Class Teacher/Coordinator

 If you are a teacher/coordinator of a Sabbath School class that meets outside the PMC sanctuary, you are requested to inform your name, location and meeting time. This information will help to create a master list to assist visitors and members. Please mail your response to Melchizedek Ponniah, melponniah@gmail.com.

Easter Devotionals

Pioneer Women's Ministries invites you to join us for 10 days of devotionals leading up to Easter (April 11-20). Together, we will consider what various individuals present at Christ's arrest, trial, and crucifixion might have thought and experienced. If you would like to receive daily text teasers and emails with the full devotional insights, please text the word "CROSS" to 269.281.2345.

Lamson Hall Upgrades with Maranatha

From May 11–June 8, 2025, Maranatha Volunteers International will be working at Andrews University to update the Lamson Hall residential rooms and suite bathrooms. Please consider volunteering and letting your family and friends know of this opportunity. All individuals (including local) should sign up at the Maranatha website: https://maranatha.org/volunteer-opportunities/.

Master Guide Club

Do you want to complete your Master Guide Program? If so, please consider joining the Master Guide Club that meets weekly on campus to help you complete the requirements.

For more information or to join, please visit cye.org/toolbox

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