OKOTOKS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH CAMPING - SUMMER 2022

After baptism of Vic and Grace with Pastor Lee, Elder Reuel, Elder Nimrod and Elder Reynold.

Summertime is always exciting for Okotoks Seventh-day Adventist Church members.

This is when young people, children, and adults can freely relax and enjoy the beauty of nature at Outback Family Farm in the Willow Creek area, a half-hour drive from Waterton. Outdoor church activities can be held there since 11 families in the church own the property and are very generous in letting the church use the property for baptisms and camping.

On June 24–26, 2022, the second annual church camp was held at the Outback Family Farm. Sabbath School was lively and well participated by the youth and young adults. Pastor Mark Bulahan, the guest speaker for the divine service, shared an inspiring, awakening message. Everyone was spiritually and physically blessed. After the service, a delicious, bountiful lunch was served.

Another highlight of our church camp was the baptism of Grace Biala and Vic Diaz. Vic testified that it was during COVID-19 when he and his wife Grace learned about the Sabbath.

Both were referred to brother Nimrod Loriezo, our elder leader, for Bible study. With the help of Pastor Jinwook Lee and Pastor Romy Daquila, Grace and Vic graduated from their studies and surrendered their lives to accept Jesus. God, indeed, is powerful. We praise Him for the blessings.

The social night was filled with activities and laughter. Sunday focused on physical activities like kickball, volleyball, and other games. The campers ended the day visiting and enjoying God’s creation in the Waterton area.

Submitted by Sally del Socorro, Church Treasurer