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

Saturday, May 20, 2023

OPENING MUSIC

“Adagio in E Major” • Frank Bridge

WELCOME, CALL TO WORSHIP & PRAYER

Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor

HYMN OF PRAISE

“For All the Saints” • mel. no. 421, words on screens

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • 290, refrain only
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor

WORDS OF APPRECIATION

Ken Denslow, President, Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

HYMN OF FAITH

“The Church Has One Foundation” • 348, st. 1-2, 4

OFFERTORY

“Blest Be the Tie That Binds” • Kenneth Logan

CHILDREN’S STORY

Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

EXPRESSIONS OF GRATITUDE

 

MUSIC OF BLESSING

“A Choral Irish Blessing” • Nicholas Palmer

HYMN OF MEDITATION

”Blest Be the Tie That Binds” • 350

EXPRESSIONS OF GRATITUDE

 

SCRIPTURE READING

William Yoong, Pioneer Member

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Sanctus” (“Holy, Holy, Holy”) • Charles Gounod

MESSAGE

“Any Old Bush Will Do”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

SONG OF COMMITMENT

“The Lord’s Prayer” • Albert Hay Malotte

CLOSING MUSIC

“Our Father in the Heavenly Kingdom” •  Johann Sebastian Bach
“You Who Live in Unswerving Faith Are Blessed”  •  Johannes Brahms

 

Offering for July 12, 2025

World Budget – Digital Strategy for Mission

We thank God for the growth of the Seventh-day Adventist Church since Global Mission began some three decades ago. We’ve reached many new people groups and entered new countries. We’ve planted thousands of new churches. We’ve seen literally millions of people find hope and salvation in Jesus.

Of course, many mission challenges remain. But that’s nothing new! When the good news about Jesus spread from Jerusalem some 2,000 years ago, it happened because the disciples came together and prayed together. Then the Holy Spirit gave power to those gathered in the upper room and they responded to God by saying, “I will go.”

Today, the Adventist church is supporting hundreds of missionaries around the world, who face many obstacles to preach the gospel. How do we even begin to reach people who don’t believe in God and have never seen a Bible? How do you begin to reach people who are rich and increased with goods and feel they have need of nothing? Or preach to people who live in refugee camps in very poor conditions?

In the face of such huge mission challenges, some see walls, but we see opportunities. Many see a lack of funds, but we see the Source of all funds. Many see our weakness, but we see His strength. God is inviting you to participate with Him in His mission of salvation here on earth.

Who is willing to support our global outreach with your special offering? Better yet, who will say, “I will go?” 

North American Division Stewardship Ministries