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

 

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Backpacks for Berrien Food Collection

Backpacks for Berrien will be collecting single-serve, non-parishable food items for Berrien Springs school children in need throughout the month of December. Please see the collection bins and needs lists in The Commons and inside the entrance to the office. Thank you for your help!

Community Christmas Celebration in Eau Claire
Eau Claire Student Activity Center

 Come experience a celebration of Christ's birth from 3–6 PM, on Sunday, Dec. 15, at the Student Activity Center in downtown Eau Claire located at 6295 West Main Street, Eau Claire, MI. The event features a FREE Live Nativity from 3:30–5:30 PM with live animals the kids can pet, FREE hot cider/hot chocolate, popcorn and cookies, a FREE Christmas ornament craft for the kids, FREE LIVE Christmas music, FREE photo backdrops for Christmas family photos, and silent auctions (items from local businesses to bid on). 269-405-5026 or eauclairecritters@gmail.com

Pioneer 2024 Contribution Statements

Contribution Statements for 2024 will be emailed to you toward the end of January 2025. Please ensure that your email address is current. Should you have any questions regarding your email, please contact the church office. If you require a paper copy of your statement, please notify claudia.sowler@pmchurch.org.

Christmas Breakfast
Pioneer Commons

On December 21 before our main worship service, let's come together from 9:00-10:45 AM to celebrate the season with a delicious breakfast potluck. Bring your favorite breakfast dish to share and let’s enjoy good food, fellowship, and the joy of the Christmas season!

A-H Breads, muffins, pastries

J-P Fruit tray or fruit salad

Q-Z Breakfast casserole or hot/cold cereal

Pioneer will provide hot and cold drinks and nuts. We’re looking for extra hands to help make our Christmas Breakfast Potluck a success! If you’re available to volunteer, please text BREAKFAST to 269-281-2345. Thank you very much! 

Communion Service

 On Sabbath December 28, we will celebrate the Communion service together during the 11:45 AM service. Associate Pastor, John Glass, will present his message, "God Will Provide."

2024 Financial Gifts

Thank you for your charitable giving in 2024! December 28 will be the last worship service to return your tithes and offerings. If you wish to mail your donation, please ensure it is post-marked by December 31 to be included in your 2024 tax-deductible receipts. For an online contribution, go to www.pmchurch.org/giving.  You will have until 11:59 PM EST, December 31, 2024.

Note: The Pioneer Memorial Church offices will be closed from Tuesday, December 31, through Thursday, January 2, and will resume normal operating hours on Friday, January 3, 2025.

AdventistGiving Online (AGO) Contributions

 Your faithfulness is very much appreciated. To ensure that your donations are properly credited to your account, when contributing through Adventist Giving, please log in under your name, instead of contributing as a "Guest."

Nativities From Around the World Exhibition at James White Library
James White Library

 The James White Library presents a display of Nativity sets from 45 countries. The sets are from the collections of Ruth & Ray Roberts. Visit the library for an appreciation of the world’s cultural expressions of the birth of Jesus from Nov. 25, 2024, to Dec. 23, 2024

Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons

 Following the second worship service, there will be a fellowship dinner in the commons on the lower level. Visitors are welcome!

Transportation to GYC – Generation. Youth. Christ.

Are you interested in attending GYC, December 27-31 in Columbus Ohio? Pioneer is checking to see if there is enough interest to do group transportation to GYC Conference. To express interest and learn more please text "GYC" to 269-281-2345 to be sent further information.

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