SEC Haitian Camp 2023 Program

WELCOME

To our Southeastern Conference family and friends, I greet you in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! On behalf of my fellow administrators, Pierre Francois and Emmanuel Charles, I welcome you to Haitian Camp 2023 - our first full in-person camp meeting since 2019. Praise the Lord!

The theme for this camp meeting, Grateful Hearts, Renewed Hope, is a call to celebrate and praise God for His unwavering faithfulness in the midst of difficult and challenging times. It acknowledges the difficult and unprecedented events of the last four years (including the pandemic, social injustice, economic crisis, and political polarization), while also emphasizing the hope and renewed strength that comes from trusting in God’s goodness.

We have diligently planned a spirit-filled yet diverse program that includes worship services, seminars, and various recreational activities that cater to all age groups. Each of these services, seminars, and activities have been designed to bring us closer to God and to one another. I encourage you to avail yourself of this unique opportunity to deepen your relationship with our Savior.

It is my prayer that this year’s camp meeting will provide us the opportunity to reflect on and give thanks for the ways in which God has sustained and provided for us through the storms of the past few years. And also, a time to find hope and renewal in God’s promises, especially the promise of the “Blessed Hope - the glorious return of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ” Titus 2:13.

Michael K. Agyei Owusu, DMin President

“God is our place of safety. He gives us strength. He is always there to help us in times of trouble. The earth may fall apart. The mountains may fall into the middle of the sea. But we will not be afraid. The waters of the sea may roar and foam. The mountains may shake when the waters rise. But we will not be afraid.”

- Psalm 46:1

BIENVENUE

Rejouissance Spirituelle,

Durant ses trois dernières années, nous avons traversé ensemble une épreuve sans précédent : la pandémie mondiale de Covid-19 mais fort heuresement, aujourd’hui, nous nous réunissons à Hawthorne pour célébrer les bontés de l’Éternel après cette période sombre. Nous bénissons le Seigneur qui nous a permis d’être témoins d’une lueur d’espoir qui émerge au-delà des ténèbres, puisque les vagues de maladie et de douleur causées par le covid-19, commencent à se calmer, et nous observons aujourd’hui des signes de guérison et de rétablissement. C’est une preuve de la grâce de Dieu qui veille sur nous, nous fortifiant et nous guidant tout au long de cette épreuve.

Tandis que nous sommes rassemblés pour ce camp de rafraichissement spirituel, célébrons les victoires, grandes ou petites, que nous avons remportées ensemble; Célébrons la compassion et la solidarité qui se sont répandues dans nos cœurs, nous unissant en une seule voix d’espoir et de soutien mutuel; Célébrons le grand médecin par excellence qui a utilisé des soignants dévoués, des chercheurs et spécialistes qui ont travaillé sans relâche pour trouver des traitements potentiels qui nous ont été très utiles. Leurs efforts infatigables sont un témoignage vivant de l’amour et de la bonté de Dieu agissant à travers eux.

En cette période de réjouissance spirituelle, n’oublions pas ceux qui ont perdu des êtres chers, ceux qui ont connu des difficultés financières ou des pertes d’emploi. Gardons-les dans nos pensées et prions pour que Dieu les entoure de réconfort et de soutien.

Que ce moment, à caractère hautement spirituelle, nous rappelle l’importance de la gratitude et de l’amour. Sachons apprécier chaque jour qui nous est donné, chaque sourire partagé, chaque moment de joie retrouvée. Dieu nous a montré sa miséricorde en nous aidant à surmonter cette épreuve, et nous devons continuer à nous soutenir mutuellement dans l’amour et la bienveillance.

Alors, mes amis, célébrons ensemble les bontés de l’Éternel après le Covid-19. Regardons vers l’avenir avec espoir, sachant que nous avons été façonnés et renforcés par cette épreuve. Que notre foi en Dieu continue à briller dans nos actions, nos paroles et le message Adventiste que pour que sommes condamnés à prêcher pour que nous puissions toujours être des témoins vivants de sa grâce infinie.

Que Dieu vous bénisse tous et vous guide sur le chemin de la guérison physique et spirituelle. Nous espérons que les activités planifiées pour ce camp 2023 seront une source de bénédiction pour chaque membre et qu’il en découlera une croissance spirituelle pour chaque Pasteurs et Administrateurs.

Bienvenue !!!!

Avec amour et gratitude, Nicolas Louis, Pasteur Coordinateur de la Communauté Haïtienne de la SEC

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Arbentz Andre Pierre Antoine is a proud native of the beautiful country of Port-au-Prince, Haiti and migrated to the US in 1995. During his formative years, Pastor Pierre-Antoine was nurtured into a devout Christian family, practicing traditional Catholicism. Nonetheless, with God’s favor, Pastor Arbentz boldly accepted the Seventh Day Adventist faith and was baptized in 1988. Answering to God’s call to ministry, Pastor Arbentz enrolled in the Adventist University of Haiti, where he completed a bachelor’s degree in theology in 1995. Since then, Arbentz has faithfully served as an SDA minister in various fields as a senior pastor both in Haiti and in the USA. Pastor Arbentz has served within three conferences of the North American Division, the Allegheny East Conference, the Northeastern Conference, and the Southeastern Conference, where his executive leadership roles were remarkable to the advancement of the Great Commission. As an international evangelist, Pastor Arbentz has ministered to many souls throughout Haiti, Canada, the Bahamas, Mexico, and the United States of America.

Academically, Pastor Arbentz is a Masters prepared scholar with a degree in religious studies from Howard University School of Divinity. Pastor Arbentz is also a Doctoral prepared scholar holding a degree of philosophy in Business Administration from Montemorelos University. Dr. Pierre-Antoine continues to seek personal and professional development and is currently matriculated at the University of the Rockies pursuing a Doctorate in Psychology and Organizational Leadership. Ordained into the Pastoral ministry in July 2006 by the Allegheny East Conference, Dr. Arbentz later became the French ministry coordinator in 2008, faithfully completing four years of service to the Haitian community. Dr. Pierre-Antoine is now the Senior Pastor of Sinai Haitian SDA in Plantation, Florida.

He is married to Dr. Regine Pierre-Antoine with whom, they are the proud parents of three sons: Andrew (19y), Andre (16y), and DeAndre (9y). Dr. Pierre-Antoine’s goal is to continue serving Christ faithfully on this earth and to be able to see the Savior face to face on the day of His soon coming.

Jeudi 29 Juin, 2023 Thursday

Pastor Shelot Pierre followed an unexpected path from studying International Political Sciences to becoming a minister. It was during his undergraduate years that he experienced a turning point when God spoke to him through dreams, prompting him to switch his major to Theology. After graduating with a Bachelor's degree in Theology, he matriculated at Andrews University Seventh-Day Adventist Theological Seminary in Berrien Springs, MI to pursue a Master of Divinity. Along the way, he met his wife Laurie and embarked on a pastoral journey, serving as an intern and assistant pastor at various churches.

In 2016, Pastor Pierre joined the Southwest Region Conference and became a Senior pastor in Texas and Oklahoma. In December 2022, he received a call from the Southeastern Conference to serve in the Haitian district of Naples. Passionate about evangelism and church planting, Pastor Pierre has baptized over 700 individuals and established the first Haitian Seventh-day Adventist churches in Dallas-Fort Worth, Las Vegas and other locations. He is also actively involved in humanitarian work, leading the Diakonos International Foundation to aid disaster-stricken communities in Haiti and other places.

Pastor Pierre focuses on equipping individuals for spiritual, physical, and mental independence. He aims to build a vibrant church, foster intergenerational connections, and promote holistic development.

In his free time, Pastor Pierre enjoys reading, spending time with family and friends, playing soccer, and listening to music. His favorite verse is “Cast your bread on the surface of the waters, for you will find it after many days” (Eccl. 11:1 NASB).

Vendredi 30 Juin, 2023

SERVICE DU VENDREDI SOIR

FRIDAY NIGHT SERVICE

JUNE 30, 2023 @ 08 :00 PM

CÉLÉBRONS LES BONTÉS DE L’ETERNEL

Welcome/Bienvenue Sheila Peck

Scripture Reading/Lecture Psaume 100 Brielle Saintil

Prayer/Prière Ashnie Ceneu

CÉLÉBRONS LE SEIGNEUR POUR SON AMOUR

Song/Chant Excess Love Menm Zanjnan Syella

Lithanie de Louanges

CÉLÉBRONS LE SEIGNEUR POUR SON SACRIFICE

Song/Chant Thank You for The Cross Lord leve menw devan majeste No longer a slave to sin

Lithanie de Louanges

Prayer/Prière Ancien Wilson Peck

CÉLÉBRONS LE SEIGNEUR POUR SA BONTÉ ET SA FIDÉLITÉ

Song/Chant Bondye ou Fidel Ou leve mwen

Lithanie de Louanges

CÉLÉBRONS LE SEIGNEUR POUR LE CADEAU DU ST. ESPRIT

Song/Chant Espri ki pi fo a Se Pou Dife

Lithanie de louanges

Sermon/Méditation Pastor Eddy Guerrier

CÉLÉBRONS LE SEIGNEUR POUR SES HAUTS FAITS

Song/Chant Wi li Fel Sezon temwanj la

Prayer & Final Word Pastor Nicolas Louis

Pastor Eddy Guerrier

is a native of Pompano Beach Florida, born to Esthere and Joseph Guerrier. He is a graduate of the illustrious Oakwood University, graduating with a B.A. in ministerial theology and later obtaining a Master of Divinity degree with an emphasis in Chaplaincy. While at Oakwood, during his office as OU Theology Forum President, Pastor Eddy’s conviction for affecting change led him and his team to create scholarships for financially challenged theology students, co-create and produce the distinct OU Theology department logo, and establish a mentorship program between OU students and a local Foster Care facility.

He previously served as one of the Southeastern Conference Campus Pastors for Public Universities in Districts 2, 4, and 5, where they were blessed to grow the campus ministry groups from two campuses to 8 campuses in two years. During his time serving as one of the pastors for Public Universities, Pastor Eddy worked with Southeastern Conference Academies throughout Florida, facilitating bible studies, weeks of prayers, baptisms, and building relationships with Adventist and non-Adventist youth where he is still affectionately known as “Pastor Eddy Spaghetti.”

His ministerial experience includes conducting evangelism campaigns throughout the South Florida area and preaching the gospel in foreign countries such as Jerusalem, Honduras, and Jamaica.

Currently, Pastor Eddy serves as the lead pastor of Zion Hill and Bethel SDA in North Florida, where through the power of the Holy Spirit, communities are being reintroduced to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He is also the Author of his latest book, “Intentional: Living By Design, Not by Default.”

Pastor Eddy is married to the former Stacy Ann Emmanuel, the beat to his heart and he says that they are still honeymoon happy. They have been happily married for over 10 years. In 2019, God expanded the Guerrier family by gifting them with a beautiful baby girl by the name of Summer. Pastor Eddy’s favorite verse is found in 2 Peter 3:9, which states, “The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, he is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.”

École du Sabbat Sabbath School

JULY 1, 2023 @ 9 :00 AM

Welcome/ Bienvenue Fr. Oswald Mondésir

Song/Chant #106 Praise Team

Scripture Reading/Lecture Psaume 117 Joshua Mondésir

Prayer/Prière Leonide Michaella Pierre

Special Selection/Chant Spécial Trio Praise

Bulletin/Bulletin Magda Sylveus

Special Selection/Chant Spécial Abi and Myriam St. Croix

Mission Story/Bulletin Missionnaire Sr. Cadet Marinette

Song/Chant

Transition/Sabbath School H & L 132

Sabbath School Study/ Révision de la leçon

Arlene Tristan/ Lucanes Saintil

CULTE D’ADORATION

SABBATH WORSHIP SERVICE

JULY 1, 2023 @ 11 :00 AM

Prelude/Prélude

Call to Worship/ Appel a d’Adoration

Welcome/Bienvenue

Opening song/Chant d’ouverture

Scripture Reading/Lecture

Prayer/Prière

Special Selection/Chant Spécial

Tithe/Offertoire

Special selection/Chant Spécial

Children’s corner/Coin des enfants

Words of the Coordination/Mots de la Coordination

Words of the Administrators/Mots de Administration

Worship time/Moments de Louanges

Speaker Introduction/Introduction de l’Orateur

Special Selection/Chant Spécial

Sermon/Predication

Acknowledgement/ Remerciements

Closing song/ Chant Final

Benediction

LUNCH IS PROVIDED FOR EVERYONE AFTER SERVICE

Dr. Ron C. Smith, a native of Brooklyn, NY, is a product of Christian education and was mentored in the Seventh-day Adventist ministry by his late father, Pastor Doc Smith.

As a graduate of Oakwood University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theology and Biblical Languages, he pursued his Master of Divinity degree from Andrews University, a Doctor of Ministry degree from Colgate Rochester Theological Seminary in NY in 1985, and a Ph.D. from the Fuller Graduate School of Psychology in Pasadena, CA, in 1995.

As a pastor, he has served congregations on the east and west coasts of North America.

After serving for eight years as vice president of the Review and Herald Publishing Association and editor of Message magazine, Ron joined the Southern Union administration and served as executive secretary. Since 2011, he has served as the president of the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

He has been married to Yolanda for 41 years. They have two adult children who have dedicated their lives to introducing people to Jesus.

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CAMP RULES & REGULATIONS

Alcoholic Beverages/Cigarettes/ Drugs/Firearms/ Fireworks:

None of these items are permitted on the grounds. Any camper that is found in violaion of any or all of the above will be dis- missed from the campground immediately.

Chairs:

The chairs have been purchased for the services in the various tents and pavilions. We are asking that they remain intact for each service.

Children:

Parents are required to give careful supervision to their children. Minors (17 and under) will not be allowed to reside on the grounds unless accompanied by parents or some other responsible adult. If detected, children will be sent home immediately at parent’s expense.

Cleanliness:

These are your grounds. If you see paper laying on the grounds, kindly pick it up and place it in a trash container.

Curfew:

The curfew is 11 p.m. All Campers are asked to be in their respective places for silence and rest.

Dress Code:

Recognizing that Christians should be modest in their dress, we would like to encourage all campers to wear clothing that is in line with the standards of our church.

Electrical:

Due to fire hazards, please do not connect electrical cords to outlets other than as authorized.

Pets:

Absolutely no pets allowed.

First Aid:

A registered nurse is on the grounds at all times for emergencies, and a physician is on call. Please refer all accidents to the medical building.

Golf Carts:

No one under 18 years of age is allowed to drive a golf cart. The six-seater golf carts are available to provide transportation for our Senior Citizens or members with ambulatory disabilities. Children are not allowed on the six-seater golf carts unless accompanied by a guardian who meets this criteria.

Lost and Found:

Please bring all articles found to the office. The office staff will try to assist in locating the owner of the item(s).

Meals:

Meals can be purchased in the cafeteria at a reasonable rate. Meal tickets are available in the registration office, SEC website or by scanning QR code during breakfast and lunch time.

Parking:

Your cooperation is needed in parking your car in the areas designated for parking. Please cooperate with the parking attendants.

Selling on Grounds:

Private vendors are not allowed to sell items on the campground without documented authorization from the Campground Management Personnel or from the Office of Secretariat.

Telephone:

Since we are limited to only a few telephones on the grounds, it will be necessary to limit all phone calls to five minutes in order to accommodate all concerned.

CAMP RULES & REGULATIONS