unlocking the abundant life - Central California Conference

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unlocking the abundant life - Central California Conference
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We welcome you to the 135th Central California Conference Camp Meeting.
The theme this year is, “The Master’s Keys: Unlocking the Abundant Life.” This theme speaks to
Central’s holistic stewardship initiative and uses John 10:10 as a scriptural anchor:
“The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that
they may have it more abundantly.” John 10:10 NKJV
We call all people to embrace God’s holistic stewardship formula as contained in the four T’s of
stewardship: time, treasure, talent, and temple (body). In addition, Central’s initiative calls for one
more T, terra. This final T speaks to God’s creation, the stewardship of the land. Together, these
powerful elements of stewardship invite all people into a vibrant relationship with God in which
we recognize Him as Lord and partner with Him to enlarge His Kingdom throughout Central and
beyond.
I hope and pray these insights into our camp meeting theme will assist you in your prayerful
journey…once again, welcome!
Bienvenidos al Campestre de Soquel 135° de la Asociación Central de California. El tema de este año,
“Las Llaves del Maestro –Abriendo la Puerta hacia una Vida Abundante.”
La iniciativa de la Asociación Central de California al elegir el tema de mayordomía holística escogió
como ancla bíblica a Juan 10:10.
“El ladrón no viene sino para hurtar y matar y destruir; yo he venido para que tengan vida, y para que la tengan
en abundancia.” Juan 10:10
JOHN 10:10
I CAME THAT THEY
MAY HAVE LIFE AND HAVE IT
Abundantly
Hacemos el llamado a toda nuestra hermandad para acoger la fórmula que Dios
nos ha dejado sobre mayordomía holística donde figuran las cuatro T’s: tiempo,
tesoro, talento y templo (cuerpo). Además de estas, la iniciativa de la Asociación
Central de California es de adoptar una T más y es para tierra. Esta última
nos habla de la creación de Dios y la mayordomía de la tierra. Juntos todos
estos elementos de mayordomía son poderosos que nos invitan a gozar de una
relación viva con Dios en que nosotros lo reconocemos como Señor y socio para
ampliar Su reino en toda la Asociación Central y aún más allá.
Oro y deseo que el tema de este campestre le ayude en su jornada hacia una
Vida Abundante a través de la oración... una vez más, ¡bienvenidos!
Ramiro Cano
President
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his year’s camp meeting theme revolves around the concept of stewardship. While most Christian believers are familiar with stewardship, our time
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at Soquel this year will give us a chance to fully explore this powerful principle that calls us to wise management of life’s God-entrusted resources.
To begin our discussion, consider five significant areas of our lives that call us to stewardship: our time, our talents, our treasure, our temple (or
body), and our terra (the Latin word for earth). As we respond to Christ’s invitation to use these God-given resources to serve and to enlarge the Kingdom
of Heaven, they will become keys to living the full and abundant life that Jesus spoke of long ago. Below are thoughts and questions about each of them
as we begin our journey together.
Time
Perhaps the most universal resource
that God created is time. None of us
have more or less of it on any given day. And
yet many times we take it for granted. How
then can we use our time more intentionally,
more purposefully to connect with our Creator,
to create meaningful experiences and to further
the cause of the Kingdom in service?
Talent
Each of us were created by
God as unique individuals.
Every one of us possesses God-given talents,
skills, interests, passions, spiritual gifts and
experiences. When it comes to impacting the
world for Christ, each of these unique talents
is critical to serving those around us and to
inviting them to consider the life-changing
message of the Gospel. What unique talents
do you possess and have you ever considered
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them as powerful ways to advance Christ’s
Kingdom?
Treasure
Perhaps the resource most
associated with stewardship
is money. As the “owner of the cattle on a
thousand hills,” the Lord entrusts each person
with financial resources to meet the various
needs of life. How well we manage and grow
those resources has a lot do with how well
we can meet our personal and family needs
and how effectively we can contribute to
the spreading of the transformative Gospel
message within our communities.
Temple
Another God-given resource is
our body. Though we do not
often think about it in those terms, the state or
health of our bodies has tremendous potential
for increasing the health of our spiritual life.
Scripture refers to our bodies as the temple of
the Holy Spirit and the care of our bodies as
an “act of worship.” Consider how a healthy,
cared-for body empowers you to fully live
out Christ’s calling in your life, while serving
others.
Terra
A new addition to our
conventional understanding of
stewardship, terra refers to the planet on which
we live, created by God for us. Scripture recalls
God’s instructions to mankind to care for, tend
and exercise responsible authority over the
earth and its resources. How well are we doing
in this area? How effectively and responsibly
are we using and preserving earth’s resources
to expand the Kingdom of Heaven?
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Thursday, July 16
7:00 P.M.
9:15 P.M.
3:30 P.M.
LESLIE POLLARD
PRAISE & INTERCESSION
ESPERANZA ROOM
Friday, July 17
7:00 P.M.
9:15 P.M.
AUDITORIUM
ED REID
8:15 A.M.
PRAISE & INTERCESSION
7:00 P.M.
PRAISE & INTERCESSION
9:00 A.M.
TY GIBSON*
9:15 P.M.
11:00 A.M.
ED REID
1:15 P.M.
PRAISE & INTERCESSION
Sabbath, July 25
PRAISE & INTERCESSION
2:00 P.M.
TONY MOORE*
6:00 A.M.
PRAISE & INTERCESSION
6:30 A.M.
WANDA FLOWERS
6:30 P.M.
MINI-CONCERT
6:30 A.M.
SAM SMITH
STEVE WOHLBERG
8:15 A.M.
PRAISE & INTERCESSION
7:00 P.M.
JOHN BRADSHAW
7:30 A.M.
ANOINTING
PRAISE & INTERCESSION
9:00 A.M.
TY GIBSON*
9:15 P.M.
PRAISE & INTERCESSION
9:00 A.M.
TONY MOORE
11:00 A.M.
ANTONIO HUERTA
JOHN BRADSHAW
1:15 P.M.
PRAISE & INTERCESSION
Friday, July 24
10:45 A.M.
3:00 P.M.
CONCERT CHRISTIAN EDITION
2:00 P.M.
TONY MOORE*
6:00 A.M.
PRAISE & INTERCESSION
LESLIE & PRUDENCE POLLARD
8:15 A.M.
PRAISE & INTERCESSION
7:00 P.M.
BREATH OF LIFE QUARTET
9:00 A.M.
TY GIBSON*
9:15 P.M.
LESLIE POLLARD
11:00 A.M.
ELISSA KIDO
PRAISE & INTERCESSION
1:15 P.M.
PRAISE & INTERCESSION
Wednesday, July 22
2:00 P.M.
TONY MOORE*
6:00 A.M.
6:30 P.M.
MINI-CONCERT
PRAISE & INTERCESSION
7:00 P.M.
9:15 P.M.
AFRICAN AMERICAN SPONSORED MEETING
ESPERANZA ROOM
UPPER ROOM
UPPER ROOM
ESPERANZA ROOM
ON THE STAGE
UPPER ROOM
UPPER ROOM
JOHN BRADSHAW
PRAISE & INTERCESSION
ESPERANZA ROOM
ON THE STAGE
PRAISE & INTERCESSION
Sunday, July 19
6:30 A.M.
ROB COLON
6:00 A.M.
9:00 A.M.
ROLAND HILL
6:30 A.M.
EDWIN MENDOZA
11:00 A.M.
ROLAND HILL
8:15 A.M.
PRAISE & INTERCESSION
2:00 P.M.
PIERRE STEENBERG
11:00 A.M.
ROLAND HILL
7:00 P.M.
LESLIE POLLARD
1:15 P.M.
PRAISE & INTERCESSION
4:00 P.M.
ABC BOOK SALE
6:30 A.M.
DAVID SALAZAR
6:30 P.M.
MINI-CONCERT
6:30 A.M.
ARTURO LÓPEZ
5:15 P.M.
BAPTISMAL SERVICE
7:00 P.M.
ROLAND HILL
8:15 A.M.
PRAISE & INTERCESSION
7:00 P.M.
TY GIBSON
8:15 A.M.
PRAISE & INTERCESSION
7:00 P.M.
JOHN BRADSHAW
9:15 P.M.
PRAISE & INTERCESSION
9:00 A.M.
TY GIBSON*
11:00 A.M.
TY GIBSON
1:15 P.M.
PRAISE & INTERCESSION
PRAISE & INTERCESSION
2:00 P.M.
TONY MOORE*
GARY FORD
6:30 P.M.
MINI-CONCERT
6:00 A.M.
9:15 P.M.
ON THE STAGE
PRAISE & INTERCESSION
ESPERANZA ROOM
Sabbath, July 18
6:00 A.M.
6:30 A.M.
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MAIN
PRAISE & INTERCESSION
ON THE STAGE
JOSHUA MAJORS
ON THE STAGE
UPPER ROOM
UPPER ROOM
ESPERANZA ROOM
Monday, July 20
ESPERANZA ROOM
Tuesday, July 21
6:00 A.M.
PRAISE & INTERCESSION
ON THE STAGE
UPPER ROOM
9:15 P.M.
PRAISE & INTERCESSION
TY GIBSON*
11:00 A.M.
LEAH JORDACHE
1:15 P.M.
PRAISE & INTERCESSION
Thursday, July 23
UPPER ROOM
DICK DUERKSEN
6:00 A.M.
PRAISE & INTERCESSION
2:00 P.M.
TONY MOORE*
6:00 A.M.
10:45 A.M.
LESLIE POLLARD
6:30 A.M.
ZAC PAGE
6:30 P.M.
MINI-CONCERT
6:30 A.M.
*Turn to page 15 for information on daily seminars and classes.
UPPER ROOM
9:00 A.M.
9:00 A.M.
ON THE STAGE
UPPER ROOM
ESPERANZA ROOM
ON THE STAGE
ESPERANZA ROOM
ON THE STAGE
PATHFINDERS
UPPER ROOM
UPPER ROOM
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CARPA HISPANA
Viernes 17 de Julio
6:45 P.M.
10:30 A.M.
ANTONIO HUERTA
Sábado 18 de Julio
TEMAS SOBRE SALUD
DOCTOR JOAQUÍN CÁZARES
11:30 A.M.
DR. JOAQUÍN CAZÁRES
6:45 P.M.
OMAR GRIEVE
6:45 P.M.
Miércoles 22 de Julio
MOISÉS GUERRERO
10:30 A.M.
TEMAS SOBRE SALUD
FAMILIAS
11:30 A.M.
DR. JOAQUÍN CAZÁRES
TEMAS SOBRE SALUD
6:45 P.M.
SANTA CENA
11:30 A.M.
ADMINISTRANDO CON SABIDURÍA
7:45 P.M.
ROGER HERNÁNDEZ
6:45 P.M.
ROGER HERNÁNDEZ
6:15 A.M.
IRVING HAYLOCK
9:30 A.M.
8:45 A.M.
SERVICIO DE CANTO
6:45 A.M.
EDGAR GÓMEZ
10:30 A.M.
9:25 A.M.
JUSTO MORALES
10:30 A.M.
TEMAS SOBRE SALUD
11:25 A.M.
OMAR GRIEVE
11:30 A.M.
ADMINISTRANDO CON SABIDURÍA
3:30 P.M.
CONCIERTO JOSÉ OCAMPO
6:45 P.M.
OMAR GRIEVE
4:00 P.M.
DR. JOAQUÍN CAZÁRES
6:45 P.M.
OMAR GRIEVE
Domingo 19 de Julio
DR. JORGE RICO
Martes 21 de Julio
JUSTO Y ROSA MORALES
DR. JOAQUÍN CAZÁRES
DR. JORGE RICO
Jueves 23 de Julio
JUSTO Y ROSA MORALES
DR. JOAQUÍN CAZÁRES
Sábado 25 de Julio
6:15 A.M.
RICARDO WAINZ
6:15 A.M.
PABLO MALDONADO
6:45 A.M.
MAURO GUTIÉRREZ
6:45 A.M.
F. JAVIER YÉPEZ
8:45 A.M.
SERVICIO DE CANTO
9:30 A.M.
FAMILIAS
9:05 A.M.
RICARDO CAMACHO
TEMAS SOBRE SALUD
9:20 A.M.
ERNEST CASTILLO
6:15 A.M.
JOEL TERRONES
6:45 A.M.
EDWIN MENDOZA
FAMILIAS
11:30 A.M.
DR. JOAQUÍN CAZÁRES
11:25 A.M.
ROGER HERNÁNDEZ
TEMAS SOBRE SALUD
6:45 P.M.
ROGER HERNÁNDEZ
3:30 P.M.
CONQUISTADORES
4:00 P.M.
CONCIERTO SAMPAGUITA BAHENA
6:15 A.M.
MAURO GUTIÉRREZ
9:30 A.M.
6:45 A.M.
ALFREDO LEE
10:30 A.M.
9:30 A.M.
FAMILIAS
JUSTO Y ROSA MORALES
DR. JOAQUÍN CÁZÁRES
ERNEST CASTILLO
6:45 A.M.
JORGE SORIA
JUSTO Y ROSA MORALES
6:45 A.M.
FAMILIAS
6:45 A.M.
FAMILIAS
CRISTIAN MARDARIE
9:30 A.M.
ARTURO LÓPEZ
9:30 A.M.
6:15 A.M.
RICARDO WAINZ
6:15 A.M.
DAVE GILLHAM
Viernes 24 de Julio
6:15 A.M.
Lunes 20 de Julio
9:05 A.M.
OMAR GRIEVE
11:30 A.M.
JUSTO Y ROSA MORALES
DR. JOAQUÍN CAZÁRES
10:30 A.M.
ADMINISTRANDO CON SABIDURÍA
DR. JORGE RICO
JUSTO Y ROSA MORALES
DR. JOAQUÍN CAZÁRES
BAUTISMOS
6:45 P.M.
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Pase a la página 15 para obtener información sobre seminarios y clases diarias.
NINOS
Cuna
Jardín de Infantes
(Ages 0-3)
Primarios
(Ages 4-6)
“JOYAS PARA JESÚS”
(Ages 7-9)
“EL PERMANECER FIRMES
POR DIOS”
Diario y Sábados:
10:00-11:00 a.m.
Tardes:
3:00-4:00 p.m.
Diario:
8:45-11:00 a.m., 1:45-4:00 p.m.
Sábados:
10:30-12:45 p.m., 3:00-5:00 p.m.
PADRES DEBEN QUEDARSE
CON SUS HIJOS
No habrá programa de noche
“SIN MIEDO”
Diario:
8:45-11:00 a.m., 1:45-4:00 p.m.
Sábados:
10:30-12:45 p.m., 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Tardes:
7:00-9:00 p.m.
No habrá programa de noche
Menores
Jóvenes Hispanos en el Auditorio Chico
(Edades 10-12)
“DESENTERRANDO EL TESORO ESCONDIDO DEL
ALFOLÍ DE DIOS ”
Sábado, 18 de Julio de 9:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Escuela Sabática: Federación de Jóvenes
No Habrá Despedida de Sábado
Diario:
8:45-11:00 a.m., 1:45-4:00 p.m.
Martes: 1:30 p.m.
Sábados:
10:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Programa de noche:
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Sábado, 25 de Julio de 9:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Escuela Sabática: Federación de Jóvenes
Culto Divino: Pastor Eddy Perez
Despedida de Sábado: 6:00-11:00 p.m. en las playas
de la Academia de Monterey (MBA)
ROGER HERNÁNDEZ
Niños de 0 - 12 deben estar registrados.
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COLLEGIATE/YOUNG ADULT “Set Free” Small Auditorium
YOUNGER
DIVISIONS
YOUTH “Fierce Love” Youth Tent
Friday, July 17
Sun - Tues, July 19 - 21
Thursday, July 16
Sunday, July 19
7:00 P.M.
10:00 A.M.
SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY
7:30 P.M.
7:00 A.M.
EARLY MORNING ACTIVITIES
7:00 A.M.
EARLY MORNING ACTIVITIES
9:30 A.M.
SABBATH SCHOOL
7:00 P.M.
EVENING PROGRAM
9:30 A.M.
POWERFUL TESTIMONIES
9:30 A.M.
POWERFUL TESTIMONIES
11:00 A.M.
TARIQ PATEL
2:00 P.M.
REC/OUTREACH
1:30 P.M.
MBA RECREATION
3:00 P.M.
CONCERT/BAPTISMS
ANDREW UYEYAMA
TEAR DOWN
MIKE MINIMO
Sabbath, July 18
9:30 A.M.
SABBATH SCHOOL
Wednesday, July 22
10:45 A.M.
MIKE MINIMO
10:00 A.M.
SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY
CONCERT
5:00 P.M.
BEACH DAY
3:00 P.M.
7:00 P.M.
YOUTH TENT
MIKE MINIMO
LO-AMMI RICHARDSON
Friday, July 17
9:30 A.M.
LO-AMMI RICHARDSON
7:30 P.M.
LO-AMMI RICHARDSON
9:00 P.M.
AFTER GLOW
Thur - Fri, July 23 - 24
10:00 A.M.
SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDY
7:00 P.M.
COMING OUT MINISTRIES
Sabbath, July 25
9:30 A.M.
BIBLE STUDY
10:45 A.M.
COMING OUT MINISTRIES
3:00 PM
CONCERT
7:00 P.M.
CHAD KREUZER
Tue - Wed, July 21 - 22*
Sabbath, July 25
7:30 P.M.
LO-AMMI RICHARDSON
7:30 P.M.
COMING OUT MINISTRIES
7:30 P.M.
9:00 P.M.
AFTER GLOW
9:00 P.M.
AFTER GLOW
9:00 P.M.
Mon, July 20*
MAIN AUDITORIUM
Thu - Fri, July 23 - 24*
7:00 A.M.
EARLY MORNING ACTIVITIES
7:00 A.M.
EARLY MORNING ACTIVITIES
Sabbath, July 18
9:30 A.M.
POWERFUL TESTIMONIES
9:30 A.M.
POWERFUL TESTIMONIES
9:30 A.M.
SABBATH SCHOOL
2:00 P.M.
REC/OUTREACH
2:00 P.M.
REC/OUTREACH
11:00 A.M.
LO-AMMI RICHARDSON
7:30 P.M.
COMING OUT MINISTRIES
7:30 P.M.
SPECIAL GUEST
3:00 P.M.
CONCERT
9:00 P.M.
AFTER GLOW
9:00 P.M.
AFTER GLOW
7:30 P.M.
LO-AMMI RICHARDSON
9:00 P.M.
AFTER GLOW
MAIN AUDITORIUM
*SEE PAGE 13 FOR PATHFINDER HONORS CLASS SCHEDULE
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BEGINNER
(Ages 0-3)
“JEWELS FOR JESUS”
YOUNGER
EARLITEENS “The Desire of Nations” Earliteen Tent
DIVISIONS
JUNIORS “God’s Bank - Unlocking Buried Treasure”
KINDERGARTEN
Thursday, July 16
Sunday, July 19
Wed - Thu, July 22 - 23*
Thursday, July 16
Tuesday, July 21
7:30 P.M.
10:30 A.M.
SR. YOUTH TENT
9:30 A.M.
MORNING MEETINGS
7:00 P.M.
8:45 A.M.
MORNING MEETING
1:30 P.M.
ON-CAMPUS RECREATION
1:00 P.M.
MBA RECREATION
1:30 P.M.
7:30 P.M.
LAMB WINS
7:30 P.M.
JIM AYER
Friday, July 17
FAMILY FUN DAY AT MBA OR
PATHFINDER HONORS
EVENING MEETING
FILIPE FERREIRA
Friday, July 17
7:30 P.M.
SAM SMITH
WELCOME TO SOQUEL
7:00 P.M.
(Ages 4-6)
8:45 A.M.
PROGRAM
1:45 P.M.
UNLOCKING BURIED TREASURE
Wed - Fri, July 22 - 24
7:00 P.M.
EVENING MEETING
8:45 A.M.
MORNING MEETING
1:45 P.M.
UNLOCKING BURIED TREASURE
OR PATHFINDER HONORS
EVENING MEETING
Mon - Tue, July 20 - 21*
Friday, July 24*
Sabbath, July 18
9:30 A.M.
MORNING MEETINGS
9:30 A.M.
MORNING MEETINGS
9:30 A.M.
SABBATH SCHOOL
1:00 P.M.
ON-CAMPUS RECREATION
1:00 P.M.
ON-CAMPUS RECREATION
Sabbath, July 18
11:00 A.M.
SAM SMITH
7:30 P.M.
SPECIAL GUEST
7:30 P.M.
JIM AYER
10:30 A.M.
SABBATH SCHOOL & CHURCH
7:30 P.M.
SAM SMITH
3:00 P.M.
PROGRAM
Sabbath, July 25
Sabbath, July 25
7:00 P.M.
EVENING MEETING
10:30 A.M.
SABBATH SCHOOL & CHURCH
9:30 A.M.
SABBATH SCHOOL
Sun - Mon, July 19 - 20
3:00 P.M.
PROGRAM & BAPTISMS
11:00 A.M.
IVOR MYERS
7:00 P.M.
EVENING MEETING
7:30 P.M.
TESTIMONIES & SINGING
9:15 P.M.
TEAR DOWN
8:45 A.M.
MORNING MEETING
1:45 P.M.
UNLOCKING BURIED TREASURE
OR PATHFINDER HONORS
EVENING MEETING
7:00 P.M.
*SEE PAGE 13 FOR PATHFINDER HONORS CLASS SCHEDULE
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Daily & Sabbath: 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Afternoon: 3:00-4:00 p.m.
No evening program for this age
PARENTS MUST STAY WITH CHILD
Don’t forget to bring the right gear for your fun days at MBA!
Monday
ORIENTEERING
7:00 P.M.
MAIN AUDITORIUM
“STANDING STRONG FOR GOD”
Daily: 8:45-11:00 a.m., 1:45-4:00 p.m.
Sabbath: 10:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., 3:00-5:00 p.m.
No evening program for this age
PRIMARY
(Ages 7-9)
“FEARLESS”
Daily: 8:45-11:00 a.m., 1:45-4:00 p.m.
Sabbath: 10:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m., 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Evening Program: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
PATHFINDER HONORS CLASSES Weekdays 1:00-5:00 p.m.
Tuesday
HEART & CIRCULATION
Wednesday
LETTER BOXING
Thursday
DECOUPAGE
To sign up for an honor class go to the Pathfinder Booth in the Main Auditorium
Friday
TRAVEL
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for Each Child to:
Registration
•Connect to Christ
Every child from birth to twelve years old must be registered.
Registration not only makes it possible for your children to attend a program designed specifically for their age, but also helps security.
If something were to happen to your child, security can find you through their wristband number and the information you put on the
registration card.
Location & Times
LONGEVITY LIFESTYLE MATTERS—KEEPING YOUR BRAIN, BODY + WEIGHT IN THE GAME Small Auditorium This seminar will help
7:30 - 8:10 A.M.
EXERCISE CLASS Esperanza Room
Want to start the day feeling great? Come get your body moving and also learn healthy exercise practices. Esther Alonso-Neal
9:00 - 10:30 A.M.
THE PSYCHOLOGICAL RAMIFICATIONS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS BY FAITH Main Auditorium Salvation isn’t merely the promise of a future life
•Have Craft Time
Rules for Safety
• Children must wear wristbands at all times.
• If parents have lost their pick up number, they must show their California Driver's License at registration to get a new number before picking up
their child.
• Only a parent or guardian should pick up children.
Age Specific Program
Each division leader spends months prayerfully preparing a program designed specifically for your child. This makes the program more
impactful for the child. It also makes it easier for staff to relate to the hundreds of children that come to each division. Please respect the
process and truthfully give your child’s age.
Yellow Wristband
Red Wristband
Forgotten Angels
Forgotten Angels is exactly that. Due to the hustle and bustle of
camp meeting, some children aren’t picked up until very late.
This only causes distress to the children and for the staff (who
need a break before preparing your child’s next meeting).
Fifteen minutes after each children’s program is over, all
children not picked up will be taken to the “Forgotten Angels
Station,” located at the Children’s Registration Booth after
morning and afternoon programs or the Primary Tent after the
evening program. If the children are still not picked up, they will
be sent to security.
Primary: Juniors*:
7 years - 9 years
10 years - 12 years
*Juniors may leave without parent pickup
Green Wristband
Blue Wristband
Lost or Broken Wristbands
• All wristband replacements happen at the Children’s
Registration Booth.
• If a wristband must be replaced for any reason, the
registration team will replace the first one for free.
• Any replaced after the first free band will be charged a
$2.00 fee.
• If a parent has lost his/her number, then a new band will
be replaced after the parent has shown his/her picture
identification to the registration team.
•Serve Others so Outreach
Becomes a Lifestyle
It is our prayerful mission
that every child will come to
know Christ as their personal
Savior. He has called each and
every one of them. They need
to know He is a personal God,
who knows and loves them
more than anyone else. We
long for them to experience
His loving and merciful
heart, so that they can be
transformed into His likeness.
This goal doesn’t change at
camp meeting. Our leaders
spend months in prayerfully
planning the programs,
asking our Father which
stories and activities will best
reach each child. The staff
builds personal relationships
with the children, praying
that through their feeble
humanness Christ will be
revealed. We ask that you join
us in this mission. Pray for the
children’s meetings or stop by
before each meeting and pray
with the staff.
MONDAY - FRIDAY, JULY 20 - 24
• Parent will be given a corresponding band & two additional numbers
to be shown at the division tent when picking up their kindergarten
or primary child.
people enhance communication and overall success by understanding more about brain function, and will help individuals identify personal
innate giftedness so they can manage their brain’s unique energy advantage effectively and thrive. Arlene Taylor
in heaven. First and foremost, the gospel communicates to us the beautiful secrets of mental, emotional and relational healing and thriving.
After this seminar, you will never be the same again. Ty Gibson
LONGEVITY LIFESTYLE MATTERS—KEEPING YOUR BRAIN, BODY + WEIGHT IN THE GAME Small Auditorium This seminar will help
people enhance communication and overall success by understanding more about brain function, and will help individuals identify personal
innate giftedness so they can manage their brain’s unique energy advantage effectively and thrive. Arlene Taylor
•Participate in Fun Activities
• All children from birth to twelve years old must be registered.
• A registration card and medical form must be filled out completely.
• Colored wristband will be placed on child.
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9:00 - 10:30 A.M.
2:00 - 3:30 P.M.
•Learn Health Principles
Steps to Register
Birth - 3 years
4 years - 6 years •Hear God's Word
•Practice Positive Choices
The Children’s Registration Booth is located north of the Main Auditorium in front of the Beginner’s Tent.
Registration is open daily between 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Beginners: Kindergarten:
•Experience God's Love
SEMINARS & CLASSES
SUNDAY,
JULY 19
Children’s
Ministries’
Mission
CHILDREN’S REGISTRATION
DEFINING DISCIPLESHIP Minister’s Room A practical and interactive experience that will help you define what biblical discipleship is and how it
defines you as you live out your identity as a disciple of Jesus Christ. Leah Jordache & Don MacLafferty
PLANNING YOUR LIFE FOR SUCCESS—STRESS-REDUCING STEWARDSHIP PRINCIPLES Esperanza Room God’s desire for each of us is that
we live an abundant and happy life – even amidst the problems of life. This seminar will use biblical principles of life management to guide
you toward God’s plan for you. Ed Reid
2:00 - 3:30 P.M.
IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF JESUS Main Auditorium The Bible will come to life with fresh insights that are faithful to Scripture, archaeology
and history. This seminar offers an emphasis on character study and is peppered with fascinating details, concluding in a practical spiritual
application. Tony Moore
LONGEVITY LIFESTYLE MATTERS—KEEPING YOUR BRAIN, BODY + WEIGHT IN THE GAME Small Auditorium This seminar will help
people enhance communication and overall success by understanding more about brain function, and will help individuals identify personal
innate giftedness so they can manage their brain’s unique energy advantage effectively and thrive. Arlene Taylor
EAT MORE RAINBOWS Cafeteria During Eat More Rainbows, Charmaine will demonstrate the Eight Laws of Health attractively presented
through the R.A.I.N.B.O.W.S acronym—“Rest, Activity, In-Control, Nutrition, Believe, Oxygen, Water, Sunshine.” Charmaine Vierra
ACHIEVING ABUNDANT FAMILY HEALTH Minister’s Room The Achieving Abundant Family Health seminar is designed to encourage greater
family health by addressing topics from handling stress and enhancing communication skills among family members to eliminating overuse of
technology/TV and developing healthy eating practices, and other health-promoting lifestyle habits. Carlton Oler
GET READY! GET READY! GET READY! Esperanza Room Jesus is coming soon! Discover eye-opening information about America, the beast, the
devil’s deadly mark, and how to prepare for earth’s final crisis through the Good News of Jesus Christ “OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS,” see Jeremiah
23:6, “The time is at hand!” Revelation 22:10. Steve Wohlberg
4:00 - 5:15 P.M.
SHARPENING THE SWORD Small Auditorium This is a hands-on live-screen workshop on how to effectively use e-Sword Bible study
software. Tips will be demonstrated on how to personalize e-Sword so that this free, yet powerful study tool becomes more than just a searchand-find computer program. Bring your laptops—PC and Mac. Updated syllabus will be provided. Shirley Babienco
GROWING YOUR LEGACY Esperanza Room Your Legacy lives after death. Plan for it! “Death will not come one day sooner, brethren, because
you have made your will.” EGW COS page 328 Chuck Simpson
AMATEUR RADIO COMMUNICATION Minister’s Room This training is to prepare church ham radio volunteers for their qualifications and
equipment with their local church for ARES leadership or participation for communications duty in the public service when a disaster strikes.
Wendell Paypa
Want to know more about this years speakers? Turn to page 19-21.
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What is
Gift Planning Ministries?
Leslie Pollard serves as president of
Oakwood University in Huntsville,
Alabama. He brings an extensive
education to his service and calling
and remains a productive and
engaged scholar. During his many
years in leadership, he has served
as pastor, evangelist, professor,
ministerial educator, and leadership
development facilitator. Dr. Pollard
has published numerous articles
and book chapters on the subjects of
leadership, cultural competence, and
mission.
The Central California Conference Gift Planning Ministries department offers careful
LEGACY TO FAMILY, CHURCH
and COMMUNITY each individual most desires.
assistance in planning for the type of
ESTATE PLANS
Will – This legal document identifies who will manage your personal estate (who will get your belongings, and, if
applicable, who will become guardian of your minor children) after you die. If you die without a will, the state of
your last residence makes these decisions on your behalf – often at an added cost to those you left behind.
Pollard
Finance – This delegates the power to legally handle your financial affairs should you become disabled or
incapacitated. Without this, no one may be able to access your bank account, securities, or any other property in
your name without lengthy legal proceedings.
Health Care – This refers
personalized directives.
care should you become
trusted relative/friend to
so on your own.
to health care directive, living wills, health care (medical) powers of attorney, and other
All of these documents allow you to express legally your preference for continued health
incapacitated. A health care power of attorney (also called a living will) names a spouse or
make health care decisions for you in case you are physically or mentally incapable of doing
GIFT INSTRUMENTS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL CURRENT INCOME
• Charitable Gift Annuity
• Charitable Remainder Trust
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For more information call 1-888-424-5777 - visit www.cccgift.org
These services are provided without obligation to any member with the desire to leave a gift to a church, school
or ministry within Central California Conference.
Camp Meeting Office - located at the north-east corner of the Main Auditorium
Bradshaw
LESLIE
Revocable Trust – A useful tool to provide privacy, avoid expensive probate (if gross assets subject to probate are
above $150,000), as well as, provide for your care if you are ever incapacitated.
POWERS OF ATTORNEY
A native New Zealander, John
Bradshaw was propelled into ministry
by a desire to find Bible-based truth and
a deeper Christian experience. He began
working as a full-time public evangelist,
served as pastor and in 2011 accepted
an invitation to serve as the fourth
speaker and director of It Is Written
media. From working internationally
on evangelistic projects, speaking
at partnership meetings, authoring
books, to working at home base in
Chattanooga, Tenn., John Bradshaw
continues to energetically lead the It
Is Written ministry team to impact the
world for Christ’s soon return.
JOHN
President, Oakwood University
El Pastor Omar Grieve, de
nacionalidad Argentina, dedicó
muchos años trabajando para el
ministerio de televisión de Ayer,
Hoy, Mañana. Se graduó de la
Universidad de la Unión del
Atlántico en Massachusetts y entre
sus responsabilidades ministeriales
el fue Director de Ministerios
Hispanos y Evangelista en la
Asociación de Washington. También
trabajó como Coordinador Hispano
y Evangelista para la Asociación de
Arizona. Además, fue pastor de
iglesias americanas e Hispanas en
Nueva York, California y Arizona.
OMAR
Grieve
Director, La Voz de la Esperanza
Director/Speaker, It Is Written
El pastor Hernández es de descendencia
Cubana. Ha servido en el ministerio por
más de 20 años. Su pasión es la de plantar
iglesias, grupos pequeños, el ministerio
de jóvenes, y la obra de evangelización.
Él es un gran orador motivacional y ha
presentado temas a nivel de división,
unión, y asociación. Ha sido orador
de campestres, de convenciones de
liderazgo y evangelización. Fue orador
de SEEDS, seminario para plantar
iglesias que esta bajo la dirección de la
División Norteamericana y el Instituto
de Evangelismo (NADEI) en Berrien
Springs, Michigan. El pastor Hernández
es bilingüe y es un reconocido autor.
ROGER
Hernandez
Director Ministerial/Evangelismo, Unión del Sureste
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could not be more excited to present Soquel
2015’s lineup of inspiring, passionate and
spirit-led speakers. It is our prayer that
with the inspiration of this year’s powerful
messages, you will take hold of the Master’s
Keys and Unlock the Abundant Life.
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SHIRLEY
BABIENCO
JOAQUÍN
CAZÁRES
ERNEST
CASTILLO
ROB
COLON
DICK
DUERKSEN
WANDA
FLOWERS
GARY
FORD
CARPA HISPANA
BREATH OF LIFE QUARTET
3:30 P.M. 1ST SABBATH
3:30 P.M. PRIMER SÁBADO
MINI-CONCERTS
SAMPAGUITA BAHENA
6:30 P.M. MONDAY - FRIDAY
CHRISTIAN EDITION
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JOSÉ OCAMPO
3:00 P.M. 2ND SABBATH
TY
GIBSON
EDGAR
GÓMEZ
MOISÉS
GUERRERO
MAURO
GUTIÉRREZ
ROLAND
HILL
ANTONIO
HUERTA
LEAH
JORDACHE
ELISSA
KIDO
ALFREDO
LEE
ARTURO
LOPEZ
DON
MACLAFFERTY
JOSHUA
MAJORS
EDWIN
MENDOZA
TONY
MOORE
JUSTO & ROSA
MORALES
ESTHER
ALONSO-NEAL
CARLTON
OLER
ZAC
PAGE
WENDELL
PAYPA
ED
REID
JORGE
RICO
DAVID
SALAZAR
CHUCK
SIMPSON
SAM
SMITH
JORGE
SORIA
PIERRE
STEENBERG
ARLENE
TAYLOR
CHARMAINE
VIERRA
STEVE
WOHLBERG
JAVIER
YÉPEZ
4:00 P.M. ÚLTIMO SÁBADO
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MEET
THE
Speakers
ENGLISH SPEAKERS
SHIRLEY BABIENCO After discovering the blessings of being able to start
“finding” things in God’s Word, Babienco consulted with the creator of the e-Sword
utility program and launched www.sharpeningthesword.net from her kitchen table.
ELISSA KIDO Professor of Education at La Sierra University, project director of
CognitiveGenesis and director of the Center for Research on Adventist Education
(CRAE) K-12.
ROB COLON Senior pastor of Sunnyvale Church.
ARTURO LOPEZ Pastor of San Jose Hispanic Church.
DICK DUERKSEN As an educator, pastor, and administrator, he and his wife
DON MACLAFFERTY Pastor of the Clovis Church and founder/speaker for
Brenda, are currently on a special assignment for the Adventist Review and the
General Conference Department of Communication.
WANDA FLOWERS Church leader of Hanford House of Hope and Administra-
tive Assistant for African American Ministries in Central.
GARY FORD Serving for many years as conference evangelist in Southeastern
California Conference, Ford is currently pastor of the Monterey Peninsula Church.
InDiscipleship ministries.
JOSHUA MAJORS Pastor of the Arroyo Grande Church.
TONY MOORE In 2004, Elder Tony Moore launched and serves as speaker
and president of The Biblical World, a media ministry dedicated to creating fresh
witnessing materials to people living in North America.
TY GIBSON Ty is co-director of Light Bearers, an international publishing,
media and teaching ministry, and pastor of Storyline Church in Eugene, Oregon.
ESTHER ALONSO-NEAL Program developer for Pacific Health Education
Center since 2010, her enthusiasm as a lecturer is a direct result of her personal
journey with seeking life-balance and optimum health. ROLAND HILL Senior Pastor of Maranatha and Penuel Churches in
CARLTON OLER Licensed Psychologist, National Health Service Psychologist,
Fredericksburg, Virginia, and author of multiple books and resources on the topic of
stewardship, including the Total Life Stewardship curriculum.
Master Addictions Counselor, and Board Certified Professional Christian
Counselor. He is currently a Professor at Gavilan College in Gilroy, California.
ANTONIO HUERTA Director of Hispanic Ministries, Public Affairs/Religious
ZAC PAGE Pastor of Templeton Hills Church.
Liberty for Central.
LEAH JORDACHE Serving as Discipleship director for Central, her passion in
ministry is to connect people to God in a deep and authentic way.
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CARPA HISPANA
WENDELL PAYPA An Amateur Radio operator for 26 years, Paypa has a true
passion for radio communications and electronics. He currently works at Pacific
Health Education Center as the director for IT and media productions.
ED REID As an ordained minister, and a licensed attorney with a graduate
certificate in Personal Financial Planning from City University, Ed Reid
specializes in stewardship concepts and is certified as a teacher and counselor by
Crown Financial Ministries.
DAVID SALAZAR Pastor of the Santa Maria Church.
CHUCK SIMPSON Associate director of Planned Giving & Trust Services for
the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
SAM SMITH Associate Pastor of the Discover Life Church in Sonora, California.
PIERRE STEENBERG Vice President for Personnel and Director for Human
Resources for Central.
ARLENE TAYLOR Founder and president of Realizations Inc., a nonprofit
corporation engaged in brain-function research and in providing related
educational resources.
CHARMAINE VIERRA Food for Life Nutrition & Cooking Class Instructor,
Stanford Healthy Lifestyle Program® Facilitator for Stanford Prevention Research
Center as well as a CHIP® Facilitator.
STEVE WOHLBERG Speaker/director of White Horse Media and executive producer
of numerous television series. Wohlberg has been a guest on over 500 radio shows, and is
a published author. He has also spoken by special invitation inside the Pentagon and U.S.
Senate.
JOAQUÍN CAZÁRES Tiene una maestría en Salud Pública y Epidemiología de la Uni-
versidad de Loma Linda, presentará temas en cómo vivir más saludable en un mundo enfermo.
ERNEST CASTILLO Vicepresidente para Ministerios Multilingües de la
División Norteamericana.
EDGAR GÓMEZ Pastor de las iglesias Hispanas de Fresno Sequoia y Hanford
Bilingüe.
MOISÉS GUERRERO Pastor de la iglesia Hispana Mountain View.
MAURO GUTIÉRREZ Pastor de las iglesias Hispanas de San Jose Maranatha y
de Redwood City.
ANTONIO HUERTA Director de Ministerios Hispanos, Relaciones Públicas y
Libertad Religiosa de la Asociación Central de California.
ALFREDO LEE Pastor de la iglesia Hispana de Van Nuys en la Asociación del Sur
de California.
EDWIN MENDOZA Pastor de la iglesia Americana de San Jose Central y la
iglesia Hispana de Santa Clara.
JUSTO Y ROSA MORALES Trabajan para la Asociación de Illinois. El, como
Director Asociado Ministerial y Director de Ministerios Hispanos y ella, como
Coordinadora de la División de Niños y del Ministerio de Damas.
JORGE RICO Actualmente es profesor de Religión en la Universidad Adventista
del Suroeste en Keene, Texas.
JORGE SORIA Director de Ministerios Hispanos por más de 23 años en la
Unión del Pacífico.
JAVIER YÉPEZ Pastor de la iglesia Hispana Fresno Remanente.
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THURSDAY, JULY 16..........................................................................................................OPENING DAY
From 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. you can save up to 20% off your total purchase.*Buy $25.00 Save 10%;
*Buy $50.00 Save 15%; *Buy $75.00 or more and Save 20% off your total purchase!
*Discount applied before sales tax.
FRIDAY, JULY 17...................................................................................................... NO SALES TAX DAY
Let your ABC help you SAVE on NO SALES TAX DAY! Your ABC will pay the sales tax on all cash, check,
or credit card purchases!
SUNDAY, JULY 19.......................................................................GIGANTIC AUDITORIUM BOOK SALE*
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
THE BIGGEST SALES EVENT OF THE YEAR! Offering unbelievable savings on some of the newest and
best items available for the growing Christian family. Come early to the main auditorium, get the best
seats, and be ready for a great time!
MONDAY, JULY 20...................................................................................................................BIBLE DAY
15% off on most regular priced Bibles. Hundreds of Bibles to choose from, with many reduced as much
as 30%. 20% off on all regular priced Bible covers and accessories! We have the Andrews Study Bible
NKJV and Remnant Study Bible NKJV and KJV in stock.
TUESDAY, JULY 21........................................................................................................ DVD/MUSIC DAY
On all regular priced DVDs buy 1 or 2 - get 10% off, buy 3 or more - get 15% off! 20% off on all
regular priced music CDs $13.98 or higher. Also, Save 15% on all regular priced music CDs marked
$3.99 – 13.98. Save 10% on all regular priced Audio Books.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22.......................................................................................................RETIREES’ DAY
If you’re 60 plus, this is your day! Get an additional 10% off* your purchase on all regular priced and
marked sale items in the store. *Excludes Newsprint Items, and Seminar Materials.
THURSDAY, JULY 23.......................................................................................SPIRIT OF PROPHECY DAY
10% off* on all regular priced Spirit of Prophecy books and all other related items. Stop in and check
out our unadvertised specials! Save 10% off all Spirit of Prophecy Audio books.
*Excludes Newsprint Items, and Seminar Materials.
FRIDAY, JULY 24........................................................................................................... CHILDREN’S DAY
10% off on all regular priced children’s items. This includes games, children’s books,
stuffed animals, toys, felts, coloring books, stickers, puzzles, pens, pencils, hand
puppets, and much, much more!
PATIO SALE DAYS - ATTENTION BARGAIN HUNTERS!
Tuesday and Wednesday from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., our patio sale is for you!
Hundreds of items to choose from. Save as much as 80%! Spanish items also available!
Our Patio will be open all day Thursday, July 23. Our patio is located at the back of store.
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THURSDAY.................................................. 2:00-5:00 p.m. & 9:00-10:00 p.m.
FRIDAY....................................................................................9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT..................................................................... 9:00-10:30 p.m.
SUNDAY,*.......................................... 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. & 9:00-10:00 p.m.
MONDAY-THURSDAY...................... 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. & 9:00-10:00 p.m.
FRIDAY....................................................................................9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
SATURDAY NIGHT..................................................................... 9:00-10:30 p.m.
SUNDAY....................................................................................... 9:00-11:00 a.m.
*The ABC will close for the Auditorium Book Sale at 3 p.m. and will re-open after the evening meeting at 9 p.m.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
M E G A N ’S L AW
Persons who are required by law to
register as sex offenders and who appear
on the Megan’s Law Internet website, or
any similar websites, are not allowed on
the Soquel Conference Center grounds
during camp meeting. Your compliance
with this policy will avoid the possibility
of unnecessary embarrassment to you and/or your family members.
RECYCLING BINS
To comply with local ordinances,
recycling containers are located
throughout the campgrounds.
Please sort all your items.
PET POLICY
Pets are only allowed for registered RV
campers who comply with the pet policy
and pay the pet fee of $20, along with a
pet deposit of $30 per pet. If you are not
an RV camper and arrive at camp meeting
with your pet, you may be denied entry
until you “kennel” your pet or provide
proof that someone in an RV has agreed
to keep your pet in their RV. Aggressive
behavior of any pet is grounds for
removal.
FIRST AID
The First Aid and Health Trailer is
available to assist our campers with first
aid needs.
NO SELLING
Camp meeting is about fellowship with
God and each other. An open, safe
environment is a gift we give each other.
Goods are only sold at the ABC and Case
Lots.
BLOOD DRIVES
Stanford Blood Center will provide two
blood drives—Fri. July 17
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. in the Small
Auditorium and Fri. July 24, 9:00 a.m.2:00 p.m. near the Spanish Tent. Schedule
an appointment online: www.sbcdonor.
org (use zip code 95073). Special gift for
all presenting donors. For details and
eligibility information: bloodcenter.
stanford.edu.
WHEELS RULE
For your safety, NO skateboards, scooters,
bicycles, roller skates, or roller blades are
allowed on the campgrounds.
I N F O R M AT I O N B O O T H
Along with general information, you may
check for messages or lost and found
items here.
MASSAGE BOOTH
Therapeutic and relaxing massages
are available near the First Aid Trailer
every day except Sabbaths. For more
information or appointments, visit the
Massage Booth daily from 8:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. or 2:00-6:00 p.m.
C A R O T I D U LT R A S O U N D E X A M
This test is designed to scan your carotid
arteries for cholesterol plaque. The test
is administered by Dr. Clarence Ing,
president of the Newstart Medical Clinic
and medical director of the Newstart
Program at the Weimar Institute. Between
9 a.m.-12 p.m. and from 2-5 p.m. on
Friday, Sunday-Tuesday, and ThursdayFriday in the Small Auditorium.
Cost: $20.00 ($5.00 for current full-time
CCC employees only).
SINGLES POTLUCK
Sat. July 18, in the Small Auditorium
immediately following the divine worship
service. Come for lunch and fellowship.
Bring a dessert. The entrée will be
provided. The singles potluck is for those
21 years or older.
C O N T I N U I N G E D U C AT I O N
U N I T S (C E U ) Available for $10.00 per
unit through the six-day “Longevity
Lifestyle Matters—Keeping your Brain,
Body + Weight in the Game” seminar.
Provider approved by the CA Board
of Registered Nursing #CEP2644.
Registration is in the Small Auditorium.
M E N ’S S U I T S
Located next to Case Lots, Sarkis
Knnablian has quality suits for sale;
a portion of each sale goes to the
Evangelism Offering. Call him at
559-298-6063.
CHURCH TREASURERS
Come to the Administrative Offices on
Sunday, July 19, from 9:00 a.m.-12:00
p.m. for the JEWEL 5.0 General Training
Session. Spanish Training Session 2:005:00 p.m.
C A P I TA L C A M PA I G N
Find out more about our capital campaign
which funds projects at Camp Wawona,
Soquel and the Education Endowment.
Camp Wawona— A new artificial turf
recreational field has been completed!
Soquel—Ask us for the status on the
Central City upgrade.
Education Endowment—Scholarships for
students/schools over the past six years
totaled nearly $447,198. See the Soquel
Camp Meeting map in this program for
the location of the Capital Campaign
Trailer. Come, visit and ask questions.
PIANOS
If a church, school, or individual is
interested in one of the pianos used at this
year’s camp meeting, please contact Yuma
Tscuchiya at 408-203-1435 for more details.
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Don’t forget to visit
the booth exhibit
showcase
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JULY
Why God? – Area 2 Evangelism Series
July 30-Aug. 2
For Info: 559-347-3161
AUGUST
Archeology Lectures – Area 2 Evangelism Series
Aug. 12-15
For Info: 559-347-3161
iShare
Aug. 13-17
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Prison Ministry Training
Oct. 23
For Info: 559-347-3142
Music in Worship Workshop
Sept. 25-27
For info: 559-347-3169
NOVEMBER
Koinoni Women’s Retreat
Nov. 6-8
For Info: 559-347-3169
Clerks & Treasurers Training
Sept. 27 (Conference Office)
Clerks Info: 559-347-3194
Treasurers Info: 559-347-3196
Hispanic Marriage Retreat
Aug. 14-16
For Info: 559 -347-3144
OCTOBER
Children’s Director Certification – Track 3
Oct 2-4
For info: 559-347-3181
Pathfinder Leadership Training
Aug. 14-16
For info: 559-347-3174
Hispanic Officers Training
Oct. 3 (Fresno)
For Info: 559-347-3144
Children with Special Needs Training
Aug. 29-30
For info: 559-347-3181
Hispanic Officers Training
Oct. 10 (Bakersfield)
For Info: 559-347-3144
SEPTEMBER
FeJA – Hispanic Young Adult Retreat
Sept. 4-7
For info: 559-347-3174
Family Life / Sabbath School Workshop
Sept. 12
For info: 559-347-3181
Clouzet – Area 2 Evangelism Series
Sept. 10-Oct. 11
For Info: 559-347-3161
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African American Convocation
Sept. 18-19
For info: 559-347-3169
Men’s Retreat
Oct. 16-18
For Info: 559-347-3142
Pathfinder Camporee
Oct. 23-25
For Info: 559-347-3174
Prayer Ministries Training
Oct. 23-25
For Info: 559-696-3692
GLOW Leadership Training
Nov. 7
For Info: 559-347-3149
CCC 33rd Constituency Meeting
Nov. 8 (MBA)
For Info: 559-347-3194
Exhibit hours
Youth Prayer Conference
Nov. 11-15
For Info: 559-347-3174
Thursday, July 16
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
9:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Pastors’ Wives’ Retreat
Nov. 13-15
For Info: 559-347-3129
Friday, July 17
9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
9:00 - 10:00 p.m.
DECEMBER
Family Life / Sabbath School Workshop
Dec. 12
For info: 559-347-3181
Sabbath, July 18
9:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Clerks & Treasurers Training
Dec. 6 (Conference Office)
Clerks Info: 559-347-3194
Treasurers Info: 559-347-3196
JANUARY 2016
Women’s Retreat
Jan. 29-31
For Info: 559-696-3692
Sunday, July 19 - Friday, July 24
9:00 - 10:30 a.m.
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
9:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Saturday, July 25
Teardown 9:30 p.m.
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Take advantage
of this opportunity
to speak with a
professional about
any of the following:
FAMILY
CAMP MEETING COUNSELING
LIFE DEPARTMENT
Are you looking for a professional
Christian counselor to talk to?
Could you use help to find answers
to your questions?
As a service to you, the Conference
Family Life Department continues to provide
professional counselors/therapists to assist
you. This is a complimentary service, which is
both professional and confidential.
Free appointments offered
Sunday, July 19-Friday, July 24, 2015.
• The challenge of parenting adolescents,
small children, infants
• Relationship issues
• Caring for elderly parents
• Adult children that have moved back home
• Aftermath of a childhood trauma
• The challenge of being misunderstood
• Mourning the death of a loved one
• Making a major decision
• Stresses of life
• Setting realistic limits
• You have suffered a significant loss
• Dealing with divorce or separation
• Launching your young adult
• You are in a physically or sexually abusive
relationship
• You or your child have been sexually abused
or molested
• Sexual identity issues
• Domestic violence
• Addictive Behaviors
• Self inflicted harm
• Depression
• Communication
• Conflict resolution
• Relationships
• Living up to the expectations of others
• Just need someone to listen
• Or other concerns
MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
To schedule a FREE, confidential appointment, please sign up with the Counseling Services appointment
coordinator, Corliss A. Watkins located near the Evangelism Booth in the Main Auditorium. You may also
leave a message for the clinical director of this service, Cynthia M. Williams, at the Information Booth.
MEET THE COUNSELORS
Keith Drieberg, Ph.D., Psychology, currently serves
as coordinator of Psychological Services for the
San Bernardino Unified School District. He holds
master’s degrees in the areas of Public Health,
School Psychology, Library Science & Information
Management, Instructional Media, Counseling
and Guidance, and his bachelor’s degree is in
Theology. Drieberg has served as an adjunct
professor at Loma Linda, Azuza Pacific, and CSU,
San Bernardino. His counseling focus is children &
adolescents, and those with medical issues.
Science, and Social Studies. She works as a
college advisor assisting students with clarifying
college goals, course selection and transition to
college, with special attention to the needs of
first generation college students. Additionally she
serves as a diversity and inclusion facilitator, and
instructor. She is owner of KAYCAM ENTERPRISES,
and Sahara Press Designs.
Helen W. Hill, has an M.A. in Education, and an
M.S. in Counseling. She was formerly employed
by the San Francisco Unified School District as
a teacher and head counselor working with
at-risk students. She specializes in working with
adolescents and their families and has served
as a consultant for Burt Children’s Center and
Whitney Young Child Development Corporation.
Currently, she runs the Imani Center at San
Francisco’s Philadelphian Church, which
provides computer and tutoring services for the
community. She is co-leader of a Depression
Recovery seminar and is available to conduct
other workshops through C&H Williams Seminars.
Cynthia M. Williams, Clinical Director of this
program, has an M.S., MFT, in Marriage and
Family Therapy, and an MFT License from the
State of California. She maintains a private
practice in San Francisco with Christian
psychotherapy services, and has recently
worked with a San Francisco-based physician
providing comprehensive social services to
address family and patient needs. Previous
employment includes the City and County of San
Francisco Department of Human Services, as a
Protective Services Supervisor and then served as
the Executive Director for Whitney Young Child
Development Corporation. She is co-leader of a
Depression Recovery seminar, and is available to
conduct other workshops through C&H Williams
Seminars.
Corliss A. Watkins, holds an M.A. in Counseling
with a dual emphasis in College Student Services,
and Career Counseling from St. Mary’s College
of California. She has a B.S. in History, Political
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A variety of ministries and events have been developed under the Bridges: Bay Area for Jesus initiative, all with the purpose of
impacting the Bay Area for Christ, while adding value to its residents and communities.
South Bay Multi-Church Evangelism
Life Hope Centers
A Closer Look South Bay Evangelism
The preparation and training for the Fall 2015
South Bay evangelism meetings has energized
members throughout the area to engage with
neighbors and new believers. Selma, who
serves as the Mountain View Central secretary,
is so excited about what she’s learning that
each Sabbath evening she takes her son along
to deliver Bible study lessons to a neighbor.
Meanwhile, Lisa, another member, has started
studying the Bible with a new believer in the
congregation.
A Closer Look Health Clinics
Iris, a community resident who attended the
Monterey Peninsula clinic came to the medical
outreach in her wheelchair. She has been in her
chair since she was shot by a stray bullet in a
gang-related event. CROSS Trainer Phillippe
Buttin began studies with her, only to find out
that she had begun studies some time earlier
but never finished. She, along with two other
clinic guests have since been baptized.
Thirteen South Bay churches, including Milpitas,
Sunnyvale, Redwood City Hispanic, Mt. View
Japanese, and Los Gatos have come together to
plan an area-wide evangelistic series featuring
Dr. Ron Clouzet, director of the North American
Division Evangelism Institute (NADEI). The
churches have been involved in various planning
stages over the last few months in an attempt
to increase effectiveness. The multi-event series
includes an Easter series, an apologetic series,
and an archaeology series with the main and
concluding series beginning on September 11 and
running through October 10. The South Bay series
comes on the heels of the San Francisco Missions
Project, which sought to engage multiple churches
and schools in comprehensive ministry. The project
resulted in 104 baptisms in San Francisco, thus far.
Total Received in Gifts and Pledges:
$1,051,326.19
Total Received as of June 18, 2015:
$886,960.07
This is the 11th year gifts and pledges
have exceeded $1 Million!
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The Central California Conference has
recently launched a new initiative to drive the
development of Life Hope Centers. These centers
are intended to impact local communities by
meeting needs specific to each community. Three
CCC areas have already benefited from extensive
training and education in how to develop effective
ministries. A comprehensive proposal to purchase
a three-chair mobile dental clinic (van) to serve
the Bay Area has gained significant momentum
thanks to the partnership of the Pacific Union,
the North American Division and the General
Conference. The Life Hope Centers initiative
also includes the purchase of a mobile home
improvement trailer, which will allow teams of
volunteers to take on various charitable home
improvement mission projects.
Health Clinics
Inspired by 2014’s Bridges to Health event, several
churches throughout the Central California
Conference have organized health fairs and
clinics in an effort to serve their surrounding
communities, introduce residents to the Seventhday Adventist Church and impact their area for
the Kingdom of Heaven. Among those in or near
the Bay Area are the Mountain View Japanese and
Monterey Peninsula churches. Mountain View’s
event, called Smiles 4 Mountain View, served 30
community members with dental and ministry
services, while Monterey Peninsula’s clinic served
37 patients, of which seven requested follow-up
Bible studies. Three of the guests have already
been baptized.
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“Ten weeks of Youth Rush are done and I must say it has completely changed my life.”
—Austin, Youth Rush student
Youth Rush
A Closer Look
Literature Ministries
Since 1999, three main channels for literature
evangelism have developed – Youth Rush,
CROSS training, and GLOW. The common goals
of these ministries include leading people to
Christ by placing as much spiritually inspiring
literature in as many hands as will receive it and
providing outreach opportunities for students
while earning funds for Adventist education.
Literature is one the simplest ways for anyone
to share their faith. There are two ways this
can be done: by selling it, as the Youth Rush
program does; or by giving it away as thousands
around the globe do with GLOW tracts. Once
the literature is distributed, Bible study requests
begin to appear. CROSS Trainers step in to
facilitate the Bible studies, while mentoring
willing local church members to give their own
Bible studies.
A Closer Look GLOW
GLOW
GLOW (Giving Light to Our World) is a ministry
born in the Central California Conference that
inspires and empowers members to share
their faith through short, topical tracts. This
past year has seen tremendous growth for
GLOW with the General Conference publishing
department adopting GLOW as one of its official
ministries. In addition, GLOW reached the
50,000,000 printed tract mark! New tracts have
been developed including, Why I Go to Church
on Saturday, Secrets of Mental Health, and When
Freedom Dies. The Adventist World magazine has
begun printing GLOW tracts in their magazine
as well! Readers are asked to cut out the tract,
distribute it, then write in with their story. One
such story came back to GLOW of a 70-year-old
man in Brazil who cut out the tract, took it to a
printing shop and had it copied 2,000 times. He
then gave the tracts to 67 churches to distribute!
Recently a Korean high school student found a Steps to Health GLOW tract on the ground at school.
After he read it, he began to practice the health principles found in the tract and soon lost 20 pounds.
When reading the part about trusting in God, he became interested in learning how to pray. He
contacted a local Adventist pastor and began to take Bible studies. He is now a baptized Seventh-day
Adventist Christian.
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Literature Ministries
Last summer (2014), Brian Pham
from the San Jose Vietnamese
Church was visiting homes
in the Visalia area. Inside one
home a woman named Jasmine
was on her knees praying when
Brian knocked. Jasmine did not
answer, hoping whoever it was
would leave. Brian persisted in
knocking. She finally answered
and gave a contribution for
four books, including The Great
Controversy. Brian offered to
pray with her, and prayed for
several minutes about the needs
she had shared with
him. After praying, Brian
offered her Bible studies. She
accepted, and within a few days
CROSS Trainer Noemi Gallegos
began studying with her. Ten
months later she was baptized.
On the day of her baptism,
Brian was in attendance.
Jasmine said publicly to Brian,
“Ever since you knocked on
my door my life has never been
the same.” She added, “I don’t
know if I would have gone to a
church and asked for help.”
One hundred twenty-nine young people in five
groups are visiting nearly 500,000 homes as part
of Central’s Youth Rush this summer (2015)—the
most ever. Youth Rush is a summer literature
distribution program hosted by churches around
the conference. These students will travel a
combined 125,000 road miles, meeting people in
every corner of our conference’s territory, from
Lompoc to Sonora and Bakersfield to the Golden
community. CROSS Training (formerly known
as Bible work) is an acronym: Churches Reaching
Out To Serve and Save. Led by Ranela Kaligithi,
CROSS Trainers who graduate from SOULS
West are working around the conference leading
members in two specially-developed classes
called Fishers of Men 101 (FM 101) and Spiritual
Friends. One hundred ninety-six church members
have received training.
Gate. This summer’s partnership with Northern
California Conference will also take students to
Lodi and Oakland. The latter is part of our joint
Bridges initiative with Northern.
CROSS Training
With the help of the evangelism offering, young
graduates from SOULS West (Pacific Union’s
school of evangelism) are placed in CCC
churches to lead members in reaching out to their
A Closer Look Youth Rush
“How could a summer spent reaching out to searching hearts, experiencing God first-hand, eating good and healthy food, getting scholarship money,
learning how to be independent/dependent on God, and enjoying the company of individuals who become family steer you wrong?”—Austin
SUMMER 2014 STATISTICS
$644,914
87,896
456,375
Total Received
Books Distributed
Homes Visited
As part of Central California’s commitment
to creating a culture of discipleship, the CCC
Discipleship department continues to partner
with InDiscipleship, a ministry focused on
uniting the generations through church, home
and school. Working as part of the CCC Cradle
to Crown initiative, this ministry seeks to equip
disciples of all ages with the tools they need
to experience a personal relationship with
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young people working
$438,542
190,000
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Jesus Christ and to disciple others. During the
past year, among other training events hosted
around the conference, five Central schools have
participated in Schools in Discipleship, which
aims to engage schools, churches and homes
in creating a discipleship-oriented academic
environment. CCC’s Discipleship department and
InDiscipleship have also launched monthly CORE
training sessions, during which participants are
Student Earnings
Bible Study/Interest Cards
Bible Study Interests
immersed in principles and practical applications
of discipleship. In addition, a new K.I.D. Home
training event has been developed, which equips
families to make their home a center for growing
disciples of Jesus Christ. The emphasis is on
engaging leaders of the home to be intentional
first about being disciples of Jesus themselves,
and then to be disciple makers to their children,
families, friends and neighbors.
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Hmong Outreach
The CCC Executive Committee recently voted
to organize the Fresno Hmong group into a
company. The Hmong congregation started
ten years ago as a church plant. The group has
grown to 90 members. A company is the last
step in the process of a congregation becoming
an official local church. California has the largest
Hmong-American population and over a third
live in the Fresno area. Two evangelistic events
have been facilitated yielding 15 baptisms. A
Hmong language evangelistic television program
is now being aired weekly and several GLOW
tracts are now translated for distribution among
the Hmong community.
Local Church Evangelistic Meetings
Forty-six public evangelism meetings funded
by the evangelism offering have been hosted
throughout Central since last year’s camp
meeting. Meetings were held by Conference
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Evangelist Taj Pacleb, along with associate
evangelists Antonio Cano, Anil Kanda, Ivor
Myers, and Howard Tello, in addition to
guest evangelists. Since July 2014, Central
has had 1,198 baptisms. Of those, more than
270 individuals have joined the Seventh-day
Adventist community of faith by baptism or
profession of faith as a result of the meetings!
A first-of-its-kind evangelism series for the
deaf and hard of hearing was held, beginning
on March 31, at the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Services Center in Fresno. Pastor David Trexler
presented, as the messages were translated from
American Sign Language to English for the
hearing in attendance. The series resulted in six
baptisms and more studying for future baptisms.
Women Messengers of God
Seventeen Hispanic churches participated
through October and November. Each church
sent a team of women to be trained for local
A Closer Look Public Evangelism
I have joined the Seventh-day Adventist
Church after attending an intense 3-week Bible
study, where I learned so much about the
Bible, it was fantastic! This Church and God
have changed my life completely. I have never
been better. I have improved my connection
with the Lord, which is beyond definition, it’s
just wonderful! I am so blessed in everything.
—Attendee
church preaching. They were on fire and started
showing up with friends, doing all the prep work,
preaching, and even the special music. There
have been 20 baptisms thus far due to this effort.
Public Evangelism – SALBA
SALBA (Seminary of Adventist Laity in the Bay
Area) is a lay evangelism program operated by
Andrews University Theological Seminary and
hosted at the San Jose Spanish Church. The goal
of the program is to educate, equip, and train
church members to do evangelism. Andrews
University completed the first module on the
topic of witnessing in May 2015. Of the eight
classes that make up each module, 500 members
travel from all over Central to participate in the
training program. To date, SALBA has graduated
250 students, who have facilitated 300 ongoing
Bible studies and have formed over 50 small
groups in and around the Bay Area, together
with other current students.
A Closer Look Public Evangelism
Bakersfield Central approached public
evangelism with a new twist. While hosting
a series with Taj Pacleb, series organizers ran
simultaneous evangelistic series focusing on
adults, teens and children. The simultaneous
series resulted in 35 baptisms and 9 decisions
for further study.
English Women’s Retreat
In 2015, over 500 women gathered for the 18th annual Women’s
Retreat, about 100 of whom were not members of the Seventh-day
Adventist Church. This year, CCC women reflected on the idea of being
“Redeemed,” as they pondered how God paid the price for each of
them in His kingdom. Additionally, free personal counseling was a well
received first-time offer during the weekend.
A Closer Look Women’s Retreat
“My eyes were opened to my ‘wretchedness,’
while giving me hope of being transformed
into Christ’s likeness. I have been beyond
blessed and leave with a fire in my heart.”
—Women’s Retreat Attendee
A Closer Look Education
“Our daughter attended an Adventist school
last year and our family noticed huge changes
in her. She has become more self-confident,
Spanish Women’s Retreat
Four hundred five women attended this retreat at Wonder Valley
Ranch Resort which was themed “Women with a Divine Purpose” and
highlighted the example of Queen Esther and her faith and courage
in saving her people. One woman shared how the weight of personal
conflicts and struggles had left her feeling suicidal, however, during the
retreat she found peace.
respectful and her growth in spirituality has
never been stronger. She is showing a love
for God and enjoys that she can pray and
openly discuss Christian topics at school. As
we struggle financially to give her this type of
positive education, we do greatly appreciate
the blessings of these scholarships and any
extra help. We are very grateful and thankful
for this help!”
Adventist education offers a tremendous opportunity for students to grow academically, spiritual and socially. In order to acquaint new Seventh-day
Adventist members with the value of Adventist education, the camp meeting evangelism offering funds two-year scholarships to newly baptized members.
This year, 21 new-baptized-member scholarships were distributed to students attending an Adventist school in the Central California Conference.
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Camp Wawona
Camp Wawona offers an annual opportunity
for young people to grow in their faith in a
fun, memorable and beautiful environment.
For some, Camp Wawona offers a chance to
hear the gospel for the first time and to learn
about the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Every year, summer camp scholarships are
provided for campers from the Bay Area who
are not members of the Seventh-day Adventist
Church. This year, more than 30 Bay Area
scholarships have been awarded!
Youth Evangelism Team (YET)
YET members have crisscrossed CCC territory
over the last year training, inspiring, educating
and facilitating opportunities for spiritual
growth and decisions for Christ. Highlights
from this year include an online Friday night
Bible study, a three-week intensive at the
Modesto Central church, assisting with a
student-led week of prayer at Monterey Bay
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Fifty-five guys ages 13-17 gathered from
across the state for the CCC Guys’ Retreat
2015 featuring guest speaker Larry Graack,
enrollment director at Pacific Union College.
Using this year’s theme “Crossfit,” Graack
shared that believers can be fit to carry
their cross because of Jesus’ sacrifice and
His promises. “It’s powerful to see over 50
guys that are supposed to be ‘too cool’ to
worship singing with such sincerity,” says our
conference youth director Andrew Uyeyama.
The weekend included many physical fitness
challenges as well as a trip to the Año Nuevo
State Park where they walked throughout the
park to see the giant elephant seals near the
beach. While sharing and bonding with each
other, attendees listened attentively while
guides spoke of the elephant seal’s evolution.
The teens took this opportunity to share with
other park-goers about how God created the
animals. During each of the four meetings,
Uyeyama along with Matt Morgan, one of the
retreat organizers and Tom Gearing, youth
pastor of Fresno Sunnyside delivered what
they called “man talk.” Topics included how to
respectfully talk to a girl in a way that lifts her
up, even in giving a proper handshake. These
and other topics gave teens practical lessons on
how to be a man of God in every day life, and
how being a man of God permeates even the
small things. “I was really impressed with how
the guys got along so well. They all seemed to
be there for the right reasons,” said one parentchaperone. By the end of the weekend many of
the guys had committed or recommitted their
lives to Jesus and were inspired to be godly
men.
A Closer Look Camp Wawona
A Closer Look YET
Academy, the creation of a prayer texting
hotline, participating in a church plant in the
city of Patterson and facilitating annual girls
and guys retreats each with multiple decisions
for Christ.
Teen Guys’ Retreat
Three brothers attending Camp Wawona
found themselves in a cabin with a camper
who was not a Christian. He began asking
questions and the brothers answered them
from Scripture to the best of their ability. Other
cabin mates, along with the counselor joined
the conversation. The camper finished summer
camp by signing his name in the Book of Life
with a decision to be baptized in the future!
Jaira is a sophomore at Patterson High School.
The YET members met her at her high school’s
basketball game. Jaira participated in a
number of YET activities, eventually signing
up for TBA and getting baptized, along with
her parents. Struggling to decide between
attending TBA or a summer basketball
program, Jaira concluded, “God is always #1 in
my heart,” and attended!
Teen Bible Academy (TBA)
TBA has experienced explosive growth this
year. While the highest historical enrollments
have involved around 60 teens, and the last
few years have averaged 40 or so, this year
TBA has enrolled 91 teens! Extra staff members
(a total of 26) have been brought in to manage
the extraordinarily large group. TBA is a
three-week program that provides evangelistic
training for teens who are not able to attend
a longer training program such as ARISE,
AFCOE, Mission College, or Souls West.
Teen Girls’ Retreat
Two hundred and eighteen girls from across
the Central California Conference gathered
together for a weekend of prayer, learning,
and fun at Teen Girls’ Retreat 2015. Guest
speaker Ruth Rivera introduced this year’s
theme “I Am__.” by telling the story of the
world’s loneliest whale, tying it in with the
fact that Jesus always hears and understands
our song even when other’s don’t, ending
with the affirmation “I Am Valued.” Sabbath
morning, the girls attended breakout sessions
on topics such as toxic relationships, human/
sex trafficking, anxiety, inner beauty, and
maintaining a personal relationship with
God. For the church service, Rivera shared
a compelling message on accepting God’s
invitation to follow Him entitled “I Am
Chosen.” That afternoon, four stations paved
the way for their journey to the top of the hill.
Girls learned what it’s like to carry real life
burdens such as inadequacy, guilt, shame,
and loneliness, discovered their spiritual
gifts, learned the importance of priorities,
and learned that Jesus is the only one who
can completely blot out sins. Saturday night’s
meeting proved to be life-changing as speaker
Ruth Rivera shared her testimony “I Am His.”
Tears were shed and hearts were touched
as girls shared their testimonies of God’s
saving power in their lives through cardboard
testimonies on stage. “It was a powerful and
moving experience,” reflects Elizabeth Pombo,
YET audio-visual coordinator, “to see how
these girls have changed or how they are now
working on changing their view of themselves,
now that they are focusing more on Jesus.”
A Closer Look Teen Bible Academy
While enjoying God’s remarkable creation,
TBA students are taught how to spend
meaningful time with God in prayer and Bible
study. They come away with life-long spiritual
friends, and many go on to become effective
spiritual influences in their schools.
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LORD, I GIVE YOU MY HEART
Hoy te rindo mi ser
Reuben Morgan
This is my desire
To honor You
Lord, with all my heart
I worship You
All I have within me
I give You praise
All that I adore
Is in You
Este es mi deseo
honrarte a ti
Con todo mi ser
te adoro a ti
Con todas mis fuerzas
Te alabaré
Mi adoración
eres tú
Lord, I give You my heart
I give You my soul
I live for you alone
Every breath that I take
Every moment I’m awake
Lord, have Your way in me
Hoy te rindo mi ser
te doy mi corazón
Yo vivo para ti
en cada palpitar
Mientras haya aliento en mí
¡Dios haz! tu obra en mí
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