Florida Focus Spring 2019

SPRING | 2019

A quarterly journal of Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

LAST CHANCE

WHAT IS THE CREATION GRID? FAITH THROUGH THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH SERVANTS OF GOD IN THE MAKING

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT FOCUS ON FAITH “And the apostles said to the Lord, ‘Increase our faith!’ And the Lord said, ‘If you had faith like a grain of mustard seed, you could say unto this mulberry tree, ‘Be uprooted and planted in the sea,’ and it would obey you”. Luke 17:5-6 What are the things you wish to do for the Lord but have not found the boldness to do them? Of course, there is always a reasonable argument for a delay or postponement.

When we attempt to work for God without absolute faith in God, we will never achieve the incredible things He has put in our hearts to do. Imagine a church leader who is passionate and dedicated but lacks faith. He or she will present amazing ideas but will crumble with apprehension and self-doubt at the sight of any stress.

They would find any possible excuse: “we don’t have the resources, the other leaders are not helping, people are not cooperating, it’s going to be raining, and I don’t think it was such a good idea to begin with.”

African impalas are amazing creatures that can jump to a height of over 10 feet and cover a distance greater than 30 feet. Yet, impalas can be kept in a zoo inside an enclosure with a simple 3-foot wall. Why? Impalas will not jump if they can’t see where their feet will land. Do we have something in common with these antelopes?

Are we able to take great leaps of faith, but refusing to do it unless we can see where we’ll land?

Christian evangelist George Müller said of faith, “Faith does not operate in the realm of the possible. There is no glory for God in that which is humanly possible.

Faith begins where man’s power ends.” In Biblical terms, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” Hebrews 11:1. True faith cannot see how the landing will occur, it simply leaps under the conviction that it will occur.

Remember, Biblical faith begins where our power ends.

If we have faith in what the Lord has willed, it will be done even if we don’t have the resources today, leaders are not helping, people are not cooperating, or even if it rains. It will be done even though we don’t know if it was a good idea to begin with.”

Sometimes, we don’t know what’s on the other side of the fence, but doing nothing isn’t the option we were called to choose.

As we prepare for this year’s Florida Conference Camp Meeting, “Walking Together in Faith, Hope, and Love,” I pray you will allow this edition of Florida Focus to inspire you to walk in great faith. Here you will read testimonies of those whose life experiences have grown their faith, faced through adversities with their faith, and how faith has been their foundation to persevere.

Today, let our prayer be: Lord give us the faith to jump even though we don’t know what’s on the other side of the fence.

Allan Machado Florida Conference President

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WHERE ARE ALL OUR CHURCH MEMBERS?

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WHAT IS THE CREATION GRID? FOCUS KIDS A SMALL TASTE OF HEAVEN IN SERVICE THE ROAD TO BETHLEHEM AACP

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FAITH THROUGH CONVERSATIONS FAITH IN JESUS FAITH THROUGH THE VALLEY OF THE SHADOW OF DEATH

HOW FAR WILL YOU LET GOD USE YOU?

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FAITHFUL THROUGH IT ALL SERVANTS OF GOD IN THE MAKING DELIVERANCE RECAP ABC CAMP MEETING SPECIALS FOCUS RECIPES CAMP MEETING 2019

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CAMPESTRE 2019

FLORIDA FOCUS is published quarterly by Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists® and mailed free of charge to constituent members with nonprofit standard postage paid in Orlando, Florida.

Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists® 351 S. State Road 434, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714-3824 (407) 644-5000 • www.floridaconference.com • floridafocus@floridaconference.com President: Allan Machado Executive Secretary: Tim Goff Treasurer: Elisa Rahming Editorial Staff: Public Relations Department

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Where are all our church members?

by Dr. Conrad Duncan

As the Florida Conference Administration recognizes the harsh reality of missing members in our churches, it has commited to do something about it. Our leadership has formed a new department in our conference called “Membership Retention� and has asked Dr. Conrad Duncan to direct this ministry throughout the conference. Dr. Duncan has carried a passion for retaining church members for many years and has actually realized both his Master’s and Doctoral researches in this field. The conference has also endorsed and adopted the Winning and Keeping lesson guide prepared by Dr. Duncan. This material serves three principal purposes: 1. To make church members aware of the scope of the problems associated with membership retention, both inside and outside of the Seventh-day Adventist church.

2. To inform, and in some ways, remind church members of their responsibilities to each other and to those that God continues to add to the church.

3. To provide strategies for addressing the problem and increasing the retention rate in our churches.

This resource material has begun to arrive at churches, and several church leaders are already engaging their members in retention activities. The conference is even making it easier for churches to acquire the material by providing

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more evangelism funds to cover the cost. All the proceeds from the sale of this retention material goes to our conference to helps produce more for other churches to use.

Brethren, time is getting shorter for the Lord to come, and His church will have to answer to Him for the people who are going missing from His fold.

While there is no one answer to the problem, we as leaders must do all we can to minimize, and walk towards a solution. This new department will endeavor to send someone to your church to conduct training seminars and share this and other helpful resources as they become available.

For more information, churches may call the evangelism department of the conference and order directly or contact Dr. Duncan at: conrad.duncan@floridaconference.com

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WHAT IS THE CREATION GRID? You may have noticed that in the cover of the last few issues of Florida Focus there has been a different design element on the right-hand side.

What is it doing there, and most importantly, what is it?

The unique adjustment made by the Florida Conference is the addition of the palm trees representing the state of Florida.

By rallying together to use the grid, we can help people know that we are all Seventh-day Adventists. All different, but all excited about sharing God’s love and waiting for Christ’s second coming.

The column layout structure is called the “Creation Grid.” It is part of the new visual identity voted by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It is a simple, 7-column structure symbolizing the creation week that culminated in the seventh day. Its purpose is to communicate our conviction and the message of the Sabbath. It’s a way to use this unique design to help the world know the truth.

It’s a way to present our church visually so that people will know they are looking at Adventist materials even before they see our logo.

The way it works is this: any visual content should be divided into 7 parts or 7 columns.

The first six columns are to be used with text, images, illustrations, patterns, or anything else.

But the seventh column, the Sabbath column, is to be set apart—to be special and different from the other six columns as a reminder and visual celebration of the last day.

This new identity system was voted by the General Conference in 2017.

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To download resources, go to: www.floridaconference.com/creationgrid

For we walk by faith, not by sight.

- 2 Corinthians 5:7

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A SMALL TASTE OF HEAVEN IN SERVICE What could bring 78 mostly strangers together – a retired police officer from Alabama, an entrepreneur from Michigan, an engineer from Maryland, students from Brazil, an artist from Jamaica, a printer from Pennsylvania, physical therapists from Tennessee, a busy family of seven from Washington, educators, and contractors, and individuals in their 80’s down to single digit birthdays from 14 states uniting for one purpose at Camp Kulaqua?

Aging infrastructure and a desire to serve the Lord using their skills and energy drew just such a group of Maranatha volunteers to Camp Kulaqua from January 27 – February 12.

Two years ago, Maranatha Volunteers International’s North American Project Director, David Woods, attended the Association of Adventist Camping Professionals’ annual convention in Cohutta Springs, GA. While there he met Phil Younts, Camp Kulaqua’s Administrative Director, and Michael Hopkins, Physical Plant Director. David shared Maranatha’s experience mobilizing volunteers to help youth camps tackle direly needed renovation projects. This planted the seed for January 2019’s project. Camp Kulaqua’s dedicated staff strived long hours to keep up

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with the maintenance and construction needs, but some projects can be blessed with a little boost of energy and enthusiasm from others.

Thirty-year-old mini-lodge decks urgently needed replacement; a project that skilled volunteers and helpers could happily tackle.

First time Maranatha volunteer Gordon Hudak from Apopka, Florida, was invited to join the project by his childhood New York friend, John Cardinell. “Thanks to John, I’m hooked,” shared Gordon. “My experience this past week working with the Maranatha team had such an impact on me in so many ways. Spiritual is certainly at the top! The team members I met from all over the United States have such a love for mission and a deep relationship with Jesus… Most of them could simply have written a check for any given worthy cause and been on their way… It’s really another thing to be hands-on involved with God-given talents.”

“Maranatha Volunteers International is a ministry responding to the urgent construction needs of the Adventist church worldwide. In North America, besides framing new buildings, our volunteers are able to help youth camps, schools, and churches with

by Susan Woods

many renovation and maintenance needs by saving the organizations significant funds while volunteers experience the gift of willing service,” shares David Woods, who with his wife, Susan, led the Camp Kulaqua project.

The volunteers were soon organized in teams to work on demolishing old decks and building new ones. One volunteer described the scene as 70 ants swarming around who’d never done something like this before or together.

But, organization and attention to detail brought success. The volunteers discovered the beams underneath the deck boards were rotting as well, and in some locations, it carried on into the buildings. Each compromised area was carefully fixed before the new decks were constructed. Four dumpsters with a total of 95 yards of old lumber were carefully stacked and filled for removal. One team skillfully cut new lumber for each stage of the decks while other teams installed the new pieces.

A professional painter, Robert Huckabay, was one of the volunteers who aided in returning the lodges to a healed state.

With the large number of volunteers, some branched out to help on other campus projects. One crew removed and replaced

1300 feet of privacy fence around the shop and zoo. Another group prepped and painted fencing along the roadways. Venturing farther afoot, some volunteers cleared many miles of nature and equestrian trails around camp. Another group of volunteers tackled landscaping projects around the main center of camp and several outlying houses.

Little hands loaded leaves or wood into wheelbarrows. Everyone found joy in service.

Leuanna Matheson from Virgina who brought four of her children expressed her thoughts, “I want my children to learn about service, to be willing to help others. This has been a great project for them.”

Peter Perez, from Lake Wales, Florida, a first-time Maranatha volunteer, heard about the Camp Kulaqua project just two weeks before it began. On the last night of the project Peter shared at worship, “I had been praying and asking the Lord to send me somewhere and do something with me. This was happening right away, and I said, ‘Yes, I’ll go.’ I can tell you the last two weeks have been a tremendous blessing to me. It’s been a marvelous experience meeting, working with, and sharing with people walking with Jesus. People have been saying this is a small taste of heaven, and I sincerely believe it is. This has been a great project with the accomplishment and collaboration between two nice ministries.”

Volunteers met together for worships each day, praying for the project and for needs of family and friends. One couple heading for the project from Canada had a multi-car accident a few short hours into their trip, preventing them from joining the project. Injury was causing one of them worrisome issues. On the last day of the project, word was received that her injuries were healing well-an answer to prayer. During one of the Sabbath services, volunteers took time to pray in groups for areas of Camp Kulaqua’s ministry, praying earnestly for the camp’s outreach to youth in the summer, for the numerous church and community groups they host, for their staff and leadership, and for the blessing of the peaceful, refreshing surroundings and many animals at camp.

Isabela and Milena, sisters from Brazil, traveled the farthest to be part of the project.

They watched Maranatha Mission Stories programs on TV in Brazil and found the project on Maranatha’s website, maranatha. org. Isabela shared just before leaving, “It was a very good experience. It changed my

life. I’ve met people that I’m going to know for a lifetime. I hope to meet all of you in heaven.” Milena added, “This project made me closer to Jesus and changed my life.”

They painted many fence boards around roadways, leaving a fresh, new look behind.

John Cardinell, a contractor from New York wrote, “Getting to work with everyone from the Maranatha crew was outstanding. It’s like visiting old friends and meeting new ones. Especially nice was witnessing Gordon on his first mission trip, and hopefully not his last.”

His wish will likely come true, as Gordon shared with friends the many infrastructure needs at camp followed by this comment, “Maranatha has committed to return next year and every year if needed. I’ll be joining them with John. I’m really looking forward to it!”

Peter, too, commented, “I hope to be part of some more Maranatha trips in the future.”

The influx of busy workers on campus may have stretched the Camp Kulaqua staff, but they were ever gracious, kind, welcoming, and ready to help. One volunteer commented anonymously, “The staff was always available and friendly. What a joy it was to work together on this project!”

Seventy-eight volunteers and numerous Camp Kulaqua staff started out mostly as strangers but ended 17 days later as friends, saying goodbyes with big hugs and ‘See you here next year.’ If you are interested in joining a team of volunteers at Camp Kulaqua or on other Maranatha projects, check out Maranatha’s website – maranatha.org for a calendar of volunteer opportunities.

Experience your small taste of heaven.

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THE ROAD TO

BETHLEHEM

Camp Kulaqua

THE ROAD TO BETHLEHEM was presented for the second year at Camp Kulaqua on December 15, 2018,with over 1400 guests attending from the community.

If you attended, you would have been invited to walk The Road to Bethlehem by entering The Village, a village much like the one of Bethlehem where streets were lined with shops filled with breads, cheeses, fruits, spices, and all sorts of wares that would be needed by those arriving for the census.

But… the village of The Road to Bethlehem had a Tree in the center of the street with outstretched boughs waiting to receive prayer requests containing the heartfelt needs of the people passing by, while a violinist played in the courtyard.

You would have then entered the Camp Kulaqua gym, now transformed into scenes depicting…

Mary and Joseph, among the throng of people entering Bethlehem, looking for a much-needed place of rest; for the Baby, the promise of God, was ready to be born! But, as we know, they could only find room in a Stable…

Could it be that the cattle, sheep and other animals were more prepared to receive and welcome the Messiah than the people Jesus was sent to redeem?

And so, Mary delivered a Son, the long awaited Messiah, just as the Scriptures foretold.

The scene once again changes, carrying the audience back in time to see…

Humble shepherds carefully watching their sheep by night, discussing the coming of the Messiah.

When all at once, they are startled by the appearance of an Angel announcing His birth. As they hurry off to see this amazing sight, they tell everyone along the way that the Messiah has been born. Upon finding Him in a manager, they bow low filled with awesome wonder.

Majestic wisemen searching for the Messiah also find him in the stable lying in a manager. They bring gifts for a King and reverently kneeling give their gifts for Baby Jesus.

The narrator carries the audience from scene to scene where…

Angels, shimmering bright, sing O’ Holy Night! Children, dressed in period costumes, leap and sing unto the Lord …children, much like our children who need to know the Joy of having Jesus as their trusted friend, and a Savior who will never forsake them.

A parade of God’s creation enter the auditorium (bleating, braying, mumbling, and neighing) walking within feet of those seated, almost close enough to touch: A pony wearing his furry winter coat. Goats - not just plain ordinary goats, but beautifully multi-colored goats. Then following in the procession, enters a white Dromedary camel looming high above the audience, ridden by one of a wiseman. A real “stuffed” tiger in a bamboo cage, carried in by porters, looks so real that at the sound of a roar - Rrrr, wide-eyed children think he must be real.

There is more, oh so much more, that could be shared about The Road to Bethlehem, but let’s stop here and look forward to next year when The Road to Bethlehem will once again lead people to Camp Kulaqua to hear about Jesus, the Gift come down from Heaven to redeem all who would believe in Him. It is our prayer that the attendees who walked through the Village and viewed The Road to Bethlehem will hear God’s voice calling them to accept the Gift of Jesus and join you and I as we look forward to His Second Coming.

Camp Kulaqua’s call to share the Gift of Jesus through the performance of The Road to Bethlehem (written and directed by Laura Younts) drew 180 volunteers from Community friends to members of the Gainesville English SDA Church, Gainesville Spanish SDA Church, Grace Works Community Outreach Center, High Springs SDA Church, Lake City SDA Church, the Christian Motorcycle Association, Living Springs Academy, the Camp Advisory Board, and Camp Kulaqua Staff.

Unite with us by heralding the Good News of Jesus Christ our Lord to your neighbors and friends.

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AACP is a connecting force in camp ministry, and at the heart is the evangelism that is served at camp. Across the NAD camping ministries this past summer, 2,650 summer staff were employed at a summer camp.

Decisions for Christ were made at camp in a glorious number of 11,025. Wow!! Lives were changed and commitments made by our brothers and sisters now in Christ. Within that, 3,608 made the request to be baptized.

AACP

by Theresa Stride

“Walk-a walk-a walk-a in the light, walking in the light of God!” Clapping and singing fill the air, arms over shoulders, as the attendees perform the motions to a praise song and smiles and laughter bounce around the room. The average attendee age? The young age of 46!

The Association of Adventist Camp Professionals (AACP) is in attendance at Camp Kulaqua for the annual conventionheld each year in December at a host camp facility.

Members of AACP represent the camps across North America from Canada to Texas, Maryland to California! With 65 Adventist camps in North America, 64 of those camps are members of the Association of Adventist Camp Professionals and include all personnel who work full or part time in the North American Division camping ministries. The convention is organized by volunteers of these same camp professionals, and a board of 28 camp representatives meets once a month as they each strive to further camping ministry and provide assistance to members. Camp professionals present at the Annual Convention comprise a wide range from Camp Directors, Managers, Camp Rangers, Office Secretaries, Equestrian staff, and so many more!

Upon check-in at the AACP Convention, friends of camp greet you. Much like greeting someone at your front door, hugs are promptly given, beaming smiles are at the reunion of long time friends as you invite them closer. Conversation ensues about the family, your past year of highs and lows, and, of course, the camp season. Trusted, loved, and understood are just a few feelings one encounters at the AACP Convention by those who have walked your road of ministry, the hardships encountered,

the joyous rewards of being part of God’s evangelism at camp, and seeing many hearts changed towards Christ. A unique and glorious part of ministry that God has called so many to!

At the AACP Convention each heart is heard, each person is welcomed with loving arms, and the sense of belonging is felt.

AACP Convention is a time to connect, network, and renew for Camp Professionals. Camps across the NAD have a variety of settings is some camps are more secluded and have a staff of two throughout the year. For so many like those, this convention provides the connections that may have been absent the other 360 days of the year. Other camps have a full season from January to December, with staff of over 30 people, and this convention allows time to slow down reconnect. AACP provides an atmosphere for all of the members to renew, connect, and worship.

The convention at Camp Kulaqua is one of many through the years with the history of AACP dating back to 1995. God placed the desire on the leaders’ hearts to provide a venue where all camp personnel could get together and share, expanding the brotherhood and sisterhood.

AACP became a place for networking and connecting as they developed programs and strategies for Adventist camp ministries. The history of AACP began in the A-Frame at Camp Kulaqua and had an establishment of 30 camps in membership at the start.

As members gather again at Camp Kulaqua, we are now at the size of 200 convention attendees with 64 of the 65 camps as members of the association. Education, spiritual renewal, personal growth, and professional development are much of the focus. Professionals in the field present seminars, camp ministry professionals with experiences will share together, and the collaboration of new ideas are explored. The focus? Evangelism.

As a young person whose own commitment to Christ started at camp, I see the value of each number within the report that one who bowed their head in worship, who felt the spirit of God calling upon their heart and who answered with a “Yes, Lord” in a sanctuary filled with others.

And now as a camp professional serving in camp ministry, I am filled with wonder at the servants of God who lead our camps.

I can remember my first AACP convention I attended at Indian Creek Camp in Tennessee, and the fears of being in a new place with limited experience filled my body with anxiety.

In that same moment, I can see smiling faces, one after another, welcoming me to camp ministry and the genuine joy of including another in God’s calling to serve. Never have I had such a belonging, such a feeling of “this is right where I want you” from God. It was through the networking and connections I made in AACP that I am renewed and reminded of why I serve in ministry, the “bigger picture” in the calling God made to me and the brother and sisterhood of who I serve with. AACP is so much more than a convention or meeting place, but rather it is a bond made between God and friends that keeps us uplifted and connected.

“Love each other deeply. Honor others more than yourselves. Never let the fire in your heart go out. Keep it alive. Serve the Lord. When you hope, be joyful. When you suffer, be patient.

When you pray, be faithful. Share with God’s people who are in need. Welcome others into your homes.” Romans 12:10-13

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FAITH THROUGH

CONVERSATIONS

by Javier Diaz

The Restore podcast began as a way to continue the conversations that were started after our 1st missions conference held in January of 2016. On February 26, 2016, we released our first episode of the Restore podcast. We discuss different topics, stories, and overall themes that we hope will Restore the church to what God has called it to be. Since our initial release, three years ago, we have had thousands of downloads to the podcast, and we have grown in audience and scope; yet, its premise has always remained the same.

Ellen White states, “The church of Christ is God’s appointed agency for the salvation of men. Its mission is to carry the gospel to the world. And the obligation rests upon all Christians. Everyone, to the extent of his talent and opportunity, is to fulfill the Saviour’s commission.” (Steps to Christ).

Jesus’ well-known words, His commission to all those who follow Him is, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.” To this end, until the very end (when Jesus comes) we as the church seek to (or should) accomplish His commission.

The Restore Podcast is one resource we hope will help inspire and challenge us all to Restore the vision, Restore the mission, Restore the church!

You can listen to the Restore podcast through the following channels: Buzzsprout: flsda.us/buzzsprout iTunes: flsda.us/itunes Spotify: flsda.us/spotify Google Play: flsda.us/google-play

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Faith in Jesus

by Alexander E. Schlussler

What is faith?

We understand faith to be complete and total trust or assurance in something or someone. The simple truth is that we all place our faith in something or someone many times a day. Think about it. Every time we drive our car, we are putting faith in that vehicle, faith that it will get us to where we desire to go. How about all the other people who are also driving their cars? We have faith that they will observe the rules of the road so we all can arrive at our destination safely.

How and where does it start?

The Bible tells us what faith is in Hebrews 11:1, “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” So we say faith is trusting or believing in something that we cannot see, yet hope to be. I have heard it said that faith and trust are two sides of the same coin, but I would suggest that trust is learned, while faith is a gift. We learn to trust people by what we observe, but the Bible tells us that faith is a gift from God that through it we can come to believe God is. “By grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God. Not as a result of works, that no one should boast,” Ephesians 2:8-9.

Exercising that living faith, you will grow to strong men and women in Christ Jesus.” (FW 78.2) The more we surrender to Jesus, the more we have faith that He will deliver us from whatever we are facing, the more we will have faith and so on….

“So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” Romans 10:17 How are you being challenged today? Are you allowing Jesus to grow your faith?

As we remember the times Jesus was there for us, faith is increased, and we grow in our ability to have even deeper faith. “For we walk by faith and not by sight.” 2 Corinthians 5:7

How does it grow?

The Bible says in Romans 12:3, we are each given a measure of faith. God gives us each a place to start, but what we do with it is then our responsibility. Faith is very much like a muscle as it takes exercise to grow. When it is challenged, it will grow. “You have to talk faith, you have to live faith, you have to act faith, that you may have an increase of faith.

Alexander E. Schlussler

Field Associate for Lay and Leadership Development alex.schlussler@floridaconference.com

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Faith Through the Valley of the Shadow of Death

by Freddy Rodriguez

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After that, everything went blank for a few seconds which seemed to be hours.

When my car finally stopped, I noticed that a lot of gasoline, anti-freeze liquid, and engine oil were pouring down out of my car. When I realized the danger I was in, I asked the Lord to help me get out of the vehicle.

Have you ever wondered: What is it to walk with Jesus every day?

Well, I have asked that question many times, especially when I don’t feel like praying and reading the Bible (Yes, it also happens to pastors!).

But, everything began to change on Friday February 8, 2019.

I had reserved a rental car because I was going to be traveling, and I didn’t want to put miles on my car. I had reserved a midsize vehicle. However, when I arrived to the rental office, they gave me a free upgrade: A 2019 GMC Yukon with about 1500 miles. I was so happy to drive in that car, because it was big and comfortable.

Fast forward, one week later I was supposed to return my rental on Friday, February 15. But for some reason only God knew, I was impressed to keep the car for the weekend. The next day, my life would be forever changed. I was driving home where my family was waiting for me to have lunch when I was involved in a horrific accident.

A young man hit my car on the passenger side, and this is what I wrote to the man who caused the accident: On Saturday, February 16, 2019, our lives were changed forever.

You and I crossed pathways in the intersection where destiny meets purpose.

I believe that we were created with a purpose by an almighty God. How do I know that?

Because the day when we had that terrible accident I was born again. I don’t know how I got out of my smashed cabin. There is no logical explanation on how I made it out alive after hitting two trees in a row! All I remember is the sound of squeezed metals and all the airbags around me going off. All I could do was to scream: “Lord, save me!”

Next thing I know, it’s me standing in the middle of the street trying to see what had happened ,and as angry as I was, I wanted to know if you were okay. I thought there were two people in your car, but then I was told it was only you. Then I prayed that you would be okay as I heard your screams. It’s funny how we ended up in the same hospital next to each other. When I found out that you were next to me, I wanted to talk to you, but nobody would let me move. Finally, after several hours, I was able to go to the bathroom. It took me forever to get there!

When I came out, I saw you laying on your bed and I asked you: “Are you okay man?” You raised your right hand and gave me thumbs up. Then I realized you were going to be okay. I had to go back to my room, but I wanted to pray with you and your family.

When my mom went to look for you, you were already gone. I don’t know where you are and how your recovery is going, I just know that last Saturday our paths crossed over, and we shouldn’t be here. We both could’ve died. But I know (as I told the police and paramedics) that the good Lord upstairs is not done with us! I can honestly tell you that you have been a blessing to my life!

I hope to see you soon and to share our stories together. I wish you a fast and safe recovery. I promise I will always pray for you, because I know that God has some incredible plans for you man!

May the Lord bless you and keep you, may his face shine upon you and may He be merciful to you. May the Lord lift His face before you and give you peace. Amen.

If you asked me: Do you walk with Jesus? I will tell you I don’t walk, I limp with Jesus. As much as it hurts, every step I take reminds me that I am alive because Jesus walked me out of the valley of shadow of death.

I don’t know who you are or what’s going on in your life, but I can tell you this: Life is not an accident, it’s an opportunity. You are not an accident. You are God’s most beautiful opportunity to change the world! So get up, and let’s walk together...with Jesus, forever.

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FOCUS SUBMISSION WE WANT TO SHARE WHAT GOD HAS DONE IN YOUR LIFE Each day God manifests Himself in our lives in different ways–in the form of healing, restoration in relationships, financial provision, or some other life-changing method. Each day we experience new opportunities and are faced with challenges and difficulties.

God never promised that we would not face hard times while on this earth, but He promised to be with us during those times. If you have been through a difficult situation and have been hurt by it, but have overcome it with God’s help, we want to share God’s amazing power. Every walk is different. Your personal story has a unique message that can be a blessing to others, even if you don’t think so. God wants to use you.

The Florida Focus is a place where we can share how God has impacted your life and others can be encouraged through the power of your testimony.

Whether you have an answered prayer, a testimony, a witnessing moment, a struggle that has been overcome, or any other situation where God revealed His Glory, other people can find inspiration and healing through your words.

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WAYS YOU CAN YOU SUBMIT YOUR STORY Email: floridafocus@floridaconference.com Online form: floridaconference.com/focussubmission Letter: Florida Focus-Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists 351 S State Rd 434, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

HOW FAR WILL YOU LET GOD USE YOU?

by Olga Tejada

I’m 21 years old and like most young people I have many dreams. One of them is to be an architect. In 2016, I took the initiative to leave my country of El Salvador and migrate to Mexico, where I enrolled in the School of Architecture at Montemorelos University. As one can imagine, relocating to a new country put me in a tough financial situation, which made studying at the Adventist University a real challenge.

In the midst of looking for financial means to pay for my education, a friend told me about Florida Youth Summit. I had never thought of canvassing as an option, but somehow, I found myself signing up for it. The program left me changed and hungry for more! I was able to experience a life of daily consecration to Christ with daily morning worships as a program and a new-found intimacy with God by continued prayer throughout my day. It’s amazing to think of how God was with me and used me to accomplish things I never would have imagined.

In one particular experience, I truly felt the presence of God and the power of His spirit using me. The day was going really bad for me - I only had half of my daily goal and there was only 40 minutes left until we were getting picked up to go back home. At that moment, I decided to focus on just connecting to people and getting to know them and their stories instead of selling anything.

In the neighborhood where I was dropped off, I talked to a multitude of people. Many people had health problems and were searching for guidance and hope. Also, there were those who had spiritual or emotional needs. I was able to leave each person with a prayer,

hope, and a new friendship as well as some free books here and there. What surprised me was that many of them were ex-Adventists!

Through tears, they shared their pains and doubts, things that had left them broken.

I was still far from my goal yet, I wasn’t worried or sad. Instead, I kept on talking to people and focused on ministering to them.

However, God doesn’t leave us dry when we do His work! At the last house I visited, God had a big surprise for me. I managed to introduce myself to the lady of the house before she stopped me saying she was in a hurry and had to leave. She handed me money, asked for the first book I was holding in my hand, and disappeared!

What shocked me was that the amount she gave me was just enough for me to complete my daily goal and also covered all the free books I had given out earlier. It hit me in that moment that God was in absolute control.

Even though I had to complete my financial goal to pay for my semester, I instead chose

to focus on the ministry and God took care of the rest.

This is just one of the moments in which God has demonstrated that He is with me. Leaving my country to fulfill my dream was a hard decision, but I’ve learned that God has always been with me and will never leave me. “To serve is to be transformed, by giving we are renovated.” God is always going to provide for me when I do His work. He is taking care of me and supplying my needs, even when I cast them aside.

Being part of the FYS (Florida Youth Summit) Megabook program has transformed me, molding my character through daily experiences and allowing me to see God’s hand in my life while also giving me a new family. Today, I’m a junior in college, and I’ve been able to pay off every semester so far! I don’t fear the future, because I just remember how God has guided me in the past. I know He will keep doing it in the future.

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As Kathy was upstairs, she heard the noise, and ran to the staircase not realizing it was gone. She fell fracturing her spine and breaking some toes. The driver said he doesn’t know what happened. His steering wheel and brakes just “locked”, but it seems like the devil was not only trying to attack Kathy after Hector’s death but also their home and precious photos representing their family and rich love where they have ministered to so many.

While Kathy was in the hospital recovering, the church pulled together and quickly repaired a temporary staircase, the water heater, which was hit and leaked in the accident, the electrical wires, and much more. Amidst all of this, Kathy remained positive and praising God and all the more determined to recover and get back to her ministry for God.

FAITHFUL

THROUGH IT ALL

By Grichelle Rivera Yee There are some situations in life that are very hard to understand. When we face difficulties and adversities, it’s hard not to feel alone and question where God is and why people have to suffer.

Hector Figueroa was the head elder of the Miami Springs Seventh-day Adventist church.

As a Nurse Anesthetist, with a spirit for the Lord, he would offer to pray with his patients and after surgery when getting them up to walk to the recovery room, he would sing to them, “Stand up, stand up for Jesus.”

He and his wife Kathy lead a beautiful ministry and were pillars of the church, a perfect example of Jesus’ love and character to everyone. Hospitality, was one of their gifts. They regularly hosted small groups at their home. Hector had a great passion for sharing the gospel through mentoring younger people and giving Bible studies to all those who wanted to learn more and grow in their spiritual walk.

Hector and Kathy had Bible studies with my husband, Jesse Rivera, for over a year before

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he was baptized. Hector mentored him into discovering that his spiritual gift is teaching.

He arranged to have my husband teach a kid’s baptismal class, where he is now one of the junior Sabbath School teachers. He is now going back to school to finish his degree in teaching and has been substitute teaching at our little church school here at the Miami Springs Seventh-day Adventist church. We are just one family that the Figueroas have loved and mentored.

One day we received the news that Hector had being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

What could be a very understandable reason to get frustrated and down appeared to be fire to his desire to share God’s love. Through his terminal illness, Elder Figueroa and his wife Kathy, continued to praise God and stay faithful until he passed away. His wife, Kathy, stood by him strong in the Lord as well.

Just two days after his passing, Kathy was at home when a driver ran his car directly into their home hitting the garage, the front foyer, table full of family photos, and taking out the staircase.

Another example of Hector’s life bearing fruit is Ilene. Hector and Ilene were colleagues for 14 years. After years of gently sharing God’s love with her, Hector was able to give her Bible studies, and she was baptized. Now that he has passed, many of their co-workers are asking Ilene to pray for them. They are slowly approaching her, with interest in learning more about God. Each of these stories are fruit from Hector’s life of faith.

When I look at the life of Hector Figueroa, I am reminded of a life of faith. And like many that lived a life of faith, he has not yet received what has been promised. But one day our Redeemer will come back to take us home, and I know I’ll see my friend Hector. And with him I hope we hear the words “Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a few things, I will set you over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.”

Matthew 25:23

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.

-Ephesians 2:8-9

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SERVANTS

OF GOD IN THE MAKING

by Pia Soule

Anyone who’s enjoyed the privilege of a short-term mission experience knows that amazing things happen. No matter how many times one does it, it is wonderfully reassuring to feel the presence of God and how He guides in it all.

I’ve gone on several mission trips since 1992 with the Spring Meadows Church in Sanford. This particular time, in 2018, a team of 27 went to Bolivia, and something remarkable took place.

Our own faith grew as we met a community of people without money, but rich, spiritually. They became our friends.

We were in Bolivia to build a church for which the members saved for nine years, but the Illataco SDA Church building was put on hold due to zoning problems.

However, we were sent to the Colina Church. The little congregation of 20 adults and 12 children are beautiful people who love the Lord. When we asked about their needs and hopes, we found out that they didn’t even have crayons for Sabbath School. As we interacted and bonded with them, I came across two young girls and got to know them as they told me their stories about how much they wanted a

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Pathfinders club. They yearned to develop one in their small church, but they are without financial resources. We decided to provide the money they needed to start a club, and we told them that we’d be back in June.

The Pathfinders sent photos about their activities and surprised us by naming the club Spring Meadows Pathfinders. When we returned, the club had doubled in size.

We brought supplies and gave money to get uniforms for the Pathfinders. Because the Lord had provided for one club, we trusted Him to give us a Vacation Bible School and a Pathfinder Club at a second church. I think it’s the best thing that we can do for a church.

Iris Hillman tells you more: We structured the open-air VBS so that by the time we were done the new Vista Colina Pathfinders earned their first honor badges. They were thrilled to be invested and proud of their uniforms, crests, and scarves. It would take them months or even years to earn these otherwise. (On faith we ordered supplies and brought them with us). They have such a heart for Jesus. They want to share that love with other young people.

What touched my heart most is when VBS ended, and the community children asked, “How do we continue?” The investiture service was on Sabbath during Sabbath School. We explained it was a church service. They could have just gone home, but because of the Pathfinder connection they went on into church. The Pathfinder leader also helped with VBS, and she’s a part of the community. She knows the children, and more non-Adventist children were signed up for Pathfinders. Some of

the people had never been to a church; there were 100 chairs and more than 100 people. The pastor said, “This is what we need.”

God chose this mission trip for me. It’s the first since I was a senior in high school. I grew up as a Pathfinder. My parents were Pathfinder leaders, and I was a Pathfinder leader, too. It was a beautiful thing to see all these connections being made. In future mission trips, we definitely want to continue to start more of these Pathfinder clubs.

Like the words of the Pathfinder song are written, these children are Servants of God in the making.

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by Dr. Annie Pérez Director of Women’s Ministries On the first weekend of 2019, the Florida Women’s Ministries department celebrated their 30th anniversary with a Deliverance Women’s Convention at the Caribe Royale Resort and Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. The Spirit moved in a mighty way, and 1,500 women left feeling delivered. The focus of the Convention was to recognize obstacles separating us from growing closer to God. We had seminars presented in Portuguese by the neuroscientist Dr. Rosana Alves.

In Spanish, the sessions were led by the evangelist Liz Enid Polanco.

Over 400 ladies received anointment from our pastors and said that this was the culmination of their Deliverance experience.

Our General Session was a multigenerational program designed to capture the attention of our youngest participant, 11 years old to our oldest of 89 years old. Many people came in early to the ballroom to save seats to be close to the stage, because they didn’t want to miss a minute of the program. We had Deliverance Stories by Jennifer Bolejack, Judge Judith Hawkins, basketball player Leomaris Colón, and Parkman School shooting survivor Samantha Grady. These stories inspired us to walk closer to God and support one another.

The best experience happened on Sunday morning. Two baptism pools decorated in white were ready to receive the ladies that answered the call for baptism. Our Women’s Ministries Executive Committee had been fasting and praying for the previous five months for God to prepare the hearts of the ladies to respond to the call of baptism. We had a goal of 20 baptisms, because the prior year we had 13. But, in faith, we prepared 50 bags just in case a miracle happened.

After Dr. Paula Olivier preached a powerful message of deliverance, she made a call for baptism the moment we had been waiting for!

All the programming, seminars, and praise and worship was just for this moment, and 68 ladies responded to the call and entered

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the waters. A second call for baptism was made in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Creole, and another 15 ladies made their decisions with God and entered the baptism waters. “I was wrestling with God”, said a newly baptized lady that had been separated from God and a friend begged her to come to retreat. “I said after the baptisms were completed, ‘If YOU want me to get baptized, they will make another call and then I know it’s for me.’ Not only the call for baptism was done,” she said, “but the call was made in my own language, Creole.”

“I’ve never seen anything like this in my life,” said a participant from the Maranatha Church. “It was exciting to see the different baptism calls made in the ladies own native language and see the ladies responding to the call,” said a tear-filled lady from Inverness.

Pastors Paula Olivier, Jennifer Hernández, Loréal McInnes, and Evangelist Liz Enid Polanco alternated baptizing the ladies.

In total, 83 ladies received baptism and deliverance on Sunday. We were a witness of how God surpassed our high expectations and delivered us that weekend. It was an overwhelming experience to the point that the hotel personnel was standing and watching as more and more and more ladies answered the call.

My inbox, Facebook, and messenger were filled with awesome positive feedback and messages of encouragement from the participants and pastors that heard the good news. My personal favorite was from Sylvia Spence, WM Director from Fort Lauderdale Church, “Praise God; we were part of a Pentecostal experience.”

Lives are still being given to God. God did deliver.

We saw how lives were being transformed in front of our own eyes. Until next year.

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