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

“Allegro in D” • Antonio Vivaldi / Frackenpohl

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

“JESUS CHRIST AND HIM CRUCIFIED”: A HYMN CYCLE

“Praise Him! Praise Him!” • 249, st. 1-2
“It Is Well With My Soul” • 530, st. 1-2
“My Jesus, I Love Thee” • 321, st. 1-2, 4

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Rick Loenser, Pioneer Member
“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • 290, chorus only

OFFERTORY

“Sinfonia in A Minor” • Georg Telemann / Matthews

CHILDREN’S STORY

Sanna Ortega, AA Student

SCRIPTURE READING

RaeAnne Prentice, Pioneer Member
Luke 9:23-25 NIV

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Entrance of the Queen of Sheba” (from “Solomon”)  •  Georg Frideric Handel / Fisher

MESSAGE

“Return to Calvary: The Extra Cross (How to Radicalize Your Future)
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CONNECT CARD & PRAYER

 

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone” • 328

CLOSING MUSIC

“O Love How Deep, How Broad, How High”  •  David Johnson

 

OPENING MUSIC

“Allegro in D” • Antonio Vivaldi / Frackenpohl

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

PRAISE

“I Will Follow You”
“Be Thou My Vision”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Rick Loenser, Pioneer Member

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Entrance of the Queen of Sheba” (from “Solomon”)  •  Georg Frideric Handel / Fisher

OFFERTORY

“Sinfonia in A Minor” • Georg Telemann / Matthews

CHILDREN’S STORY

Sanna Ortega, AA Student

PRAISE

“The Wonderful Cross”
“Total Praise”

MESSAGE

“Return to Calvary: The Extra Cross (How to Radicalize Your Future)
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CONNECT CARD & PRAYER

 

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone” • 328

CLOSING MUSIC

“O Love How Deep, How Broad, How High”  •  David Johnson

 

Offering for July 5, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

Growing up I was taught at an early age to show respect and honor to God and country.

For example, I was taught to never put anything on top of the Bible, because the Word of God is holy; and to never to let the flag of our country touch the ground, because people have sacrificed their lives for the liberty of our country. When it comes to tithes and offerings, we should always honor God by giving to Him the first part of our income and blessings; not what’s left after we have paid the bills.

Jesus addressed the concerns of people today, “For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” (Matthew 6:32-33, NKJV).

The promise is that if we put Christ and His work first in everything, He will take care of all our needs. No need to be concerned about our food, clothing, or anything. God will surely come through and not only “add these things” but abundantly open the windows of heaven for us.

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.