Return to Calvary
The Blind Portal (How to See Beyond the Grave)
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
“Jubilee (Variations on ‘Saints Bound for Heaven’)” • James Curnow
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
HYMN OF PRAISE
“Christ Is Alive!” • 182
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • 290, chorus only
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
BAPTISM*
Joel Samuel Peckham with John Peckham
OFFERTORY
“When the Roll Is Called Up Yonder” • Ronald Johnson
CHILDREN’S STORY
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Joy in All Things” (“Come, Christians, Join to Sing”) • Brian Balmages
PROCESSION OF HOPE
Dwight & Karen Nelson
HYMN OF RESURRECTION HOPE
“Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” • 166
MESSAGE
“Return to Calvary: The Blind Portal (How to See Beyond the Grave)”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“The Day of Resurrection” • melody of 619
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Be Not Afraid” • Felix Mendelssohn