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

 

Pizza and Parables

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.

Free 4D Ultrasound

The Lake Michigan College Sonography Program at the Benton Harbor campus is offering a free 4D Ultrasound for pregnant volunteers. Appointments are available on Tuesdays in October and November. Volunteers must be between 21 and 35 weeks at time of scan. This free opportunity helps to support the LMC sonography students.

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House of Prayer
Pioneer Earlyteen Loft

Please join us for House of Prayer Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Earliteen Loft for a time of singing, Bible study and prayer.

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