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

 

ZOOM IN! Summer Camp 2026

 ZOOM IN! to God’s Amazing World at The Crayon Box Summer Camp, running June 1–August 20, 2026. Children entering Kindergarten through age 12 will enjoy a summer filled with nature, science, creativity, teamwork, and play as they explore how God’s hand is at work all around them. Each themed week encourages campers to notice the small wonders, big ideas, and amazing details of God’s creation. Located on the beautiful campus of Andrews University, The Crayon Box offers a safe, joyful, faith-centered place for children to spend their summer vacation with on-campus adventures, campus field trips, and visits from zoo and wildlife educators. Enrollment is open now at andrews.edu/services/crayonbox/summercamp. Space is limited. Forms are due May 18, 2026.

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