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Return to Calvary
The Extra Cross (How to Radicalize Your Future)
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
More In This Series
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
We’re looking for volunteers to serve in our Traffic Ministry, helping direct vehicles and assist members and guests as they arrive and leave. Your friendly presence helps ensure safety and creates a warm first impression for everyone coming to worship. If you’re interested or want to learn more, please contact Derill Legoh 732-379-1300.
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.
Pizza & Parables, Where faith meets flavor! Every Wednesday from 6:30–7:30 PM, high school students are invited for pizza, Bible study, and friends. Come hungry for both food and the Word! Meet in the Pioneer Youth Chapel.
Please join us for House of Prayer Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Earliteen Loft for a time of singing, Bible study and prayer.



