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Gimme Oil in My Lamp

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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

Oil in lamps sounds so foreign to our modern day lives. What's the relevance to us today? And what about the ten virgins in that story, all of whom fell asleep?
Saturday, March 11, 2000

More In This Series

01/08/2000
The Second Coming of the Holy Spirit
We look forward to the second coming of Christ; but do we also look forward to the second coming of the Holy Spirit? Are you preparing for a downpour?
01/15/2000
A Friendly Thief in the Night
The Bible teaches that the second coming of Christ will be very visible. Can the second coming of the Holy Spirit be what is meant by "Coming as a thief in the night?"
01/22/2000
Signed, Sealed, Delivered - I'm Yours
It's a truly fascinating piece of apocalyptic drama. High adventure, depicting four angels, four winds and a final seal. The seal? What could it possibly mean to the 21st century?
01/29/2000
A Holy Catch-22
The Lord Jesus cannot come to us until we come to Him. We cannot come to Him until He comes to us. Learn how to break this catch-22.
02/26/2000
Fake!
Some things never change. Which is why at the very hour that God is preparing to set the world ablaze one last time with His reviving glory, the mastermind that has always attempted to mimic the divine is subtly laying down beside the genuine his own dark counterfeit. It looks real. Come see.
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Offering for April 26, 2025

Michigan Advance Partners

Author Melvin Santos Speaking: When I was little boy, I was asked to help collect the offerings with the adult deacons and deaconesses. I wondered how we would get the money to God. My young innocent mind was trying to process this dilemma. Is there a special place we deposit the money and God sends His angels to pick it up later? Then I learned that the church represents the body of Christ on earth. So, when we give to the church, we really give it to God by faith.

God doesn’t need our money to do His work on earth. He owns the universe and galaxies. But He allows us to partner with Him so He can bless us, make us the funnel to bless others, and grow His kingdom. God’s systematic giving plan enables us to develop His character. Our great opportunity is to join heavenly agencies in the great plan of redemption.

“We cannot enrich Him with our gifts. Says the Psalmist: ‘All things come of Thee, and of Thine own have we given Thee.’ Yet God permits us to show our appreciation of His mercies by self-sacrificing efforts to extend the same to others. This is the only way in which it’s possible for us to manifest our gratitude and love to God. He has provided no other.” (Counsels on Stewardship, p.18).

Today, let’s be the blessing that blesses others. North American Division Stewardship Ministries 

—North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Music Camp at Pioneer!

The Institute of Young Musicians for Christ is excited to be having a music camp at Pioneer Memorial Church! At our music camps young people ages 6-17 are offered an immersive, week-long musical experience. Our quality musical training—combined with fun, friends, and faith-building encounters— provides a truly incredible opportunity. The camp offers tracks for children 6-12 with or without musical experience and a track for teenagers with significant musical experience. To learn more and register, visit iymcsda.org/michigan. We hope to see you there!

Lamson Hall Upgrades with Maranatha

From May 11–June 8, 2025, Maranatha Volunteers International will be working at Andrews University to update the Lamson Hall residential rooms and suite bathrooms. Please consider volunteering and letting your family and friends know of this opportunity. All individuals (including local) should sign up at the Maranatha website: https://maranatha.org/volunteer-opportunities/.