Spring 2018

SPRING | 2018

A quarterly journal of the Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

FOCUSED on PEOPLE

“DO SOMETHING SABBATH” HOME-GROWN LEGACY

CAMPMEETING SPECIALS DELIVERY SCHEDULE

LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT FOCUSED ON

PEOPLE

In my position as Conference President, I have the privilege to meet inspiring individuals, each with a unique story of how the Holy Spirit is at work in their lives. I am encouraged to receive letters, read emails, and hear stories of how our people in Florida have been blessed, and how they have become a blessing to others.

Though we live amidst tragedy, sickness, and suffering, our God constantly reminds us that He has triumphed over pain and uncertainty. When I meet a brother or sister who has been blessed by our churches, schools or various ministries, I am further reassured that the Lord is fulfilling His plan for our church through each diverse member of our conference family.

In this quarter’s edition of Florida Focus, you will find great stories of people.

You will read of their journeys, challenges, and victories and how God has led their lives to service, community and leaving a lasting legacy.

And I hope you are encouraged to be receptive to the voice of God through the stories of others, and inspired to live an impactful life that may serve as a testimony of our wonderful Savior and Lord.

By Mike Cauley, Florida Conference President

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FLORIDA CONFERENCE LEADERSHIP NEWS

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“DO SOMETHING SABBATH.”

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HOME GROWN LEGACY

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JUST DO SOMETHING

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STORIES: MICAH ROSE

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#MSDSTRONG

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KULAQUA KONNECTION

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BEYOND EXPECTATIONS

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GOD’S PERFECT TIMING

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REDEMPTIVE CONFRONTATION

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LEGACY OF HOPE

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CAMPESTRE 2018 “LEGADO DE ESPERANZA”

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CAMPMEETING 2018

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FLORIDA ADVENTIST BOOK CENTER “CAMPMEETING SPECIALS”

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.

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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: Mike Cauley Executive Secretary: Allan Machado floridaconference Treasurer: Elisa Rahming floridaconf Editorial Staff: Public Relations Department florida.conference 3

FLORIDA CONFERENCE

LEADERSHIP

Allan Machado is the new Florida Conference Executive Secretary. He is humbled by the opportunity to serve the Lord in this new capacity. “I am blessed,” says Allan, “to be working with a team whose main priority is serving the Lord.”

Jesus has been the guiding force throughout his life. He began serving the Lord in many positions in his local church including treasurer, elder, and president of the finance committee. He then began his pastoral ministry as a lay pastor at Ebenezer Spanish Church in Miami for two years. For six years, he then served at Hialeah Spanish Church as associate and youth pastor. He is a dynamic speaker, and God blessed Allan’s ministry.

Allan Machado

He became the director of the 60+ lay pastors in the Florida Conference in July of 2010. Then in February 2013 he was voted by the Executive Committee as vice president for Spanish-language ministries. Allan held this position until December 2016 when he became assistant to the president for strategic planning and senior management for communication.

He holds a D.Min. in Pastoral Ministry from Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI. He is currently working on a Ph.D. with an emphasis in Religious Education. He is the author of Creados para Adora and Transformación: Metamorfosis espiritual biblica. Allan and his wife, Elsa, have three children: Alan, Erich, and Tatiana.

Elisa Rahming is the new Florida Conference chief financial officer (CFO). As she began her new responsibilities on January 1, Elisa’s goal is “to first maintain and then improve upon the level of excellent service and firm financial foundation throughout Florida Conference and its various institutions so they can continue to do ministry and mission service.”

Elisa is a certified public accountant (CPA) who has served as undertreasurer since July 20, 2010. She began working for the Conference in May 2007 as an assistant treasurer, followed by a stint as associate treasurer. Prior to denomination employment, she had six years of accounting experience in the private sector in Atlanta, GA.

Elisa Rahming

A native of Nassau, Bahamas, Elisa is a product of Christian education from her early years. She received her B.A. in Business Administration with a concentration in accounting from Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, TN. She has a master of business administration (MBA) degree from Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA. Elisa has a passion for what she refers to as a “mix of ministry and numbers.”

She enjoys encouraging people with their relationship with God and others, encouraging dreams, and sharing biblically-based financial principles. “The key aspect to be successful in life is knowing Christ.”

Mission trips, especially evangelistic, are meaningful to Elisa. She has taken trips to Brazil, Peru, Malawi in Africa, and Guam.

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“Salvation is the result of being in Christ. It’s the result of accepting the grace of God through the sacrifice of Jesus and developing an intimate relationship with him.”

-Allan Machado

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“DO SOMETHING SABBATH.” CARRYNG OUT CHRIST As a youth pastor, I was growing increasingly frustrated with the concept of Bible study. As I looked at the life of a Christian who regularly attended the Sabbath School, I realized that by the time someone gets to high school, maybe college, very little changes. The class members come, sit, and talk about the things that Jesus said to do. I was unhappy with the fact that I was starting my students down a path that, for roughly 70 years, would be played out on a weekly basis with little, to no change.

After some conversation with our leadership team we decided to launch “Do-Something Sabbath.” The first Saturday of every month we actually do something, instead of talking about doing something. We started out small, with one organization because it was the only one we could find that fit the 9:30am-11:00am timeframe of Sabbath School.

But we could only take a limited number of students and our group was bigger than the limited number. We looked for over a year before God brought us into contact with several other organizations.

Here are some things we learned on our journey, carrying out Christ’s command to do good on the Sabbath (Matthew 12:12), by getting plugged into our community. I encourage you to explore how your church can get going too!

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GET CLOSE:

It can be a challenge to break out from inside the walls of the church. Many times, community outreach takes the form of letter writing and care packages.

Those things, while needed, don’t require students to actually leave the church. With a group of vivacious, energetic young people, get outside the walls of the church with activities that will match their energy. It not only gives them something new and fresh to do, but an opportunity for personal contact with people outside the church.

If you live in a large, metropolitan area, you may have many options for community outreach. While it might seem enticing to scour all the city has to offer, stick close to the community where your church is. Doing so offers a great opportunity to build relationships with other organizations and residents you might not otherwise be engaging with on a regular basis.

If you live in a smaller, rural area, there are still plenty of places to serve. Get connected to the public high school, animal shelter, or other churches that have established ministries like a soup kitchen, Family Promise, or Shepherd’s Hope. Find out if they need support and see how you can supply some of their needs.

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GET DIRTY:

GET REAL:

GET CREATIVE:

The high school group has served a meal at one of the local homeless shelters on the first Saturday of the month. Going to the same place consistently has strengthened the relationships we have. The front desk staff, kitchen staff, and those we serve don’t just recognize us, they know us. This has given us so many opportunities to minister with this organization that we never would have had otherwise.

Jesus encouraged his followers to break the status quo Whether he was harvesting grain, encouraging people to pull sheep out of a ditch, or be of help to one another, he didn’t care if people broke a sweat on the Sabbath.. If a local organization needs something cleaned, do it regardless of the day!

If we call ourselves followers of Christ, we should follow his example on how to reach people.

Ellen White writes that “only Christ’s method will give true success in reaching people. He mingled with men desiring their good, showed them sympathy and ministered to their needs, won their confidence and then asked them to follow Him.” (Ministry of Healing pg. 143) Too often we seem to think that the need someone has is an in-depth Bible study on Daniel 7. While Daniel 7 has a lot to offer, it won’t fill the belly of a homeless person, get them a shower, or provide a place for them to sleep.

Real needs aren’t always easy to meet, but if we want to have true success, we need to follow Christ’s method.

An incredible organization in Orlando, Florida called Outreach Love provides tutoring on Saturday morning for students in an underprivileged neighborhood.

One of the members from my church had been tutoring there and encouraged me to get the youth group involved. The problem is the tutors have to be at least 18 years of age.

One of the organizations we serve provides furniture and other household items like sheets and dinnerware, in addition to clothes for those who have lost their home in a personal tragedy or natural disaster. If a family loses their home in a fire, I’m pretty sure Jesus would like me to get a crib for a baby, even if it means I get a little dirty on the Sabbath.

After some conversations, we realized the youth group couldn’t come to tutor but the students being tutored had a need for lunches. We realized that the time frame works perfectly for our high school students to make the lunches and deliver them during the Sabbath School time.

At first, it seemed we didn’t have anything to offer because we couldn’t do the one thing the organization provided: tutoring.

Thinking creatively allowed us to find a niche providing lunch at a tutoring program!

Juan Rodriguez Youth and Young Adults Director Juan.Rodriguez@floridaconference.com (407) 644-5000

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Rob D. Fulbright 1969 - 2017

Strong families yield strong churches, strong communities, and strong nations.

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HOME GROWN LEGACY There’s something magical about turning into the driveway and winding your way up to the house that love built. Nature looks exceptionally beautiful in this place. The tall and overarching trees, the barn in the back, the hanging lights in the yard. As you step onto the front porch, you can’t help but imagine what sitting on the rocking chairs and sipping your morning coffee would feel like. But, I can.

Ringing the doorbell is always exciting!

You never know who will come to the door.

Most times, it was Rob—full of light and love and his wonderful smile. He was genuinely happy to see you. Everything about walking through the door of that house was a sensory experience—touch from loved ones, the smell of burning candles tailored to the season of the year, the sight of a grand staircase and portraits of four beautiful and growing girls, the sound of laughter and the pitter patter of little feet, and finally, the taste of delicious food.

Nothing was complicated about that home. Conversations over a home-cooked meal were as easy like Sunday morning.

Rob serving as master host. Sweet Victoria running around with her favorite princess costume (sparkly, plastic shoes included!).

Ali, Sophie, and Bella smiling and laughing

and hugging their guests. And Yvonne.

Yvonne is the strength and heart and CEO of that home. Every moment in that house is memorable.

OF GOOD STOCK Rob D. Fulbright was born in Siloam Springs, AR, to parents, Rodney and Harriet Fulbright, on July 22, 1969. Nothing about his birth or childhood was extraordinary, except that they loved each other greatly.

Along with his siblings, Mike, Michelle, and Shawna, Rob and his family had a simple life with a simple upbringing. God was always at the center of their lives. He guided and drove their decisions on what would be the best path for their family. As a result, his family moved from Arkansas to Central Florida and put down roots in the Apopka area. Rob attended Forest Lake Academy where he made a name for himself and continued to grow in servant leadership. He was a proud Panther and was known to lead the cheerleading section at his daughters’ volleyball games!

THE MAGIC ARRIVES When Rob decided he’d attend Southern College (now known as Southern Adventist University), in Collegedale, TN, little did he

know there would be a girl from Kentucky, named Yvonne Gibson, that would change his world forever. Little did he know that Yvonne would become the love of his life and the mother of his four beautiful girls.

They were happily married on December 22, 1992. Rob and Yvonne’s love story is simply one for the books!

Most parents would say that their lives are turned upside down when they have their children. Love has a way of doing that. Rob and his wife, Yvonne, welcomed each one of their girls with intentionality and great expectations of what God would do through these young lives. Each one of the girls had a special song that their parents picked out for them that they’d play while Yvonne was pregnant with them. They played the song on the way to the hospital to deliver them. And they’d play the song on the way home from the hospital with baby in tow.

Rob and Yvonne understood the power of being intentional in spiritual terms. Christian growth wasn’t going to happen by chance.

It needed to be modeled, front and center.

And so, they did just that. From early on, Ali, Sophie, Bella, and Little Victoria were the recipients of a sound, grace-oriented spiritual foundation that would be what would get them through the ups and downs of life.

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PRIORITIES, PRIORITIES, PRIORITIES For Rob, priorities were simple. First, God. Then, family. Then, work. God was his audience of One. You knew he was mostly concerned with making sure that God was honored in every decision made in his life. If you knew Rob, you knew he placed a high level of commitment on authentic, genuine, and sincere relationships. That also applied to how he related to God. If you knew Rob, you knew that there was nothing more important to him than his wife and daughters. His eyes would sparkle and light up every time he spoke of them.

He was proud of them—of who they were.

He picked them and their well-being first.

He was there at doctors’ appointments, recitals, games, and even baptized his eldest daughter, Ali, at their home. He was the priest of their home, willingly and humbly taking on this role, knowing that this would be his greatest achievement. He was their greatest cheerleader, their greatest fan, and the one that made them laugh incessantly.

He was their Prince Charming, the man every other man to come would be measured against.

THE LEGACY EXPANDS Rob started his career with Adventist Health System, in 1992, at Tennessee Christian Medical Center and, in 1996, made his way back home to Florida to start his career with Florida Hospital. It was evident early on that Rob would excel in a way that was truly his own. He was passionate about developing innovative, highly engaged and mission-centric teams. He understood the power of a carefully crafted message and he often used meaningful phrases like, “Worldclass teams provide world-class care” to revolutionize the hearts and minds of the teams he led throughout his career.

For Rob, work was God-ordained.

He led from a place of authenticity and transparency. He was unwavering about weaving the mission of Adventist Health System into every fabric of his life – and the lives of the team members he led.

Rob understood the power of a group of people coming together, fully embracing the organization’s mission and fully embracing their God-given talents to serve as a catalyst for significant and long-lasting change. Rob’s legacy with Adventist Health System is as deep as it is wide.

, ROB S COMMUNITY TOUCH Rob’s passion for mission and for people was expressed in many ways throughout Central Florida. He was a champion for all that was good, all that was needed and all that was right in his community. Rob was an active leader in Seminole County, advancing and advocating for organizations and serving on boards where he could leverage his influence to move Seminole county forward.

Rob modeled servant-leadership not only at work, in his community but more importantly, he modeled it within his home to his family. He empowered his four girls to think of creative ways they could impact the lives of those in their community that were broken-hearted and in need. As a family, they committed themselves to being active members of their community and sharing Christ’s love and joy in meaningful ways through their involvement at church and with their family ministry’s Inspired Bags (formerly Bags of Blessings).

THE POWER OF PRESENCE Rob was a man that understood the power of being, over doing. He knew that part of honoring God was to be present in the lives of those entrusted to him. He and his family were available to young and old and wealthy and in need. There was never a distinction between “us” and “them”. There was only “we”.

Part of being present in the lives of his family and friends was actually stepping into their lives and letting them step into his. Many Sabbath afternoons, there would be any number of young people running around, filling the Fulbright home with joy and laughter, enjoying spending time with this man. He was someone that everyone could look up to. In his special, intentional, and grace-filled way, he modeled what a

successful leader, husband, father, brother, and friend looked like.

For Rob, it wasn’t about living a perfect life. It was about surrendering every day to a perfect God. Young people at Forest Lake Church have forever been changed by the time they got to spend with “Mr. Rob”, as he was known. We may not get to see, on this side of heaven, how much Rob influenced people of all ages, simply by living his one life. Many have made decisions to honor the memory of Rob by living the “Rob Revolution.”

ONE DAY CLOSER To sum up Rob’s beautiful and short life is a virtually impossible task. It is a heartbreaking task. These words are only a glimpse of who he was. Through these words and pages, it’s impossible to reproduce his infectious smile, his kind eyes, his encouraging voice. It’s impossible to show you the vastness of his heart and love for others. It’s impossible to describe the level of commitment and dedication to his family. This is a simple attempt to honor a man that would’ve shied away from these types of demonstrations. He would’ve found it a bit uncomfortable to be remembered this way. But, these words are true and heartfelt.

His legacy continues to grow and expand and is becoming richer and deeper because of how he loved. Yvonne, his wife, and his four beautiful gifts, Ali, Sophie, Bella, and Victoria are a living and breathing reminder of a life well-lived. Of that fact, he would’ve agreed on wholeheartedly!

Every day, every minute, every second that goes by since that April day, is one day, one minute, one second closer to seeing Rob again. We will see him restored to complete health and life by his Redeemer. For those of us that knew and love Rob, our prayer is simple: “Come, Lord Jesus, come. Come now. Come quickly.” I pray that when we see him again, God would have kept two things intact: Rob’s sparkly eyes and his charming smile. What a day that will be!

Until then, Rob-- rest well, good and faithful servant.

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Just Do

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A Look Inside the Heart of Pastor Andrew Moreno

From early on, he knew his life’s mission was about helping others find a saving and living relationship with God. Andrew Moreno, associate pastor at Apopka SDA Church, has a love and passion for ministry that helps to drive his personal and professional life.

With an intense and unhindered commitment to the city of Apopka, located northwest of Orlando, and its residents, Andrew strives to bring a holistic approach to service, mission, and the Gospel to everyone he encounters.

For the last few years, Pastor Andrew has galvanized his church through a weekend of service called “Just Do Something”. Church members sign up to participate in various service projects around Apopka, from visiting firehouses, volunteering at Orlando Children’s Church, and spending a few hours playing and eating with the children (and parents) at Taylor Apartments in South Apopka. Nothing is too big or too little when it comes to serving their community.

Along with his wife, Tiffany, and two young kids, Josiah and Gianna, Andrew is making inroads into communities that rarely get any of the spotlight. His humble and helpful demeanor has allowed him to get to know his community and its residents in a tangible and intimate way. He knows the kids and remembers them by name. He knows the single mothers that are dealing with small children and babies to come. He knows their needs and life stories. Ministering to the least of these is not about a one-time photo opp. Doing something on behalf of God’s kingdom requires commitment. It requires that we enter the lives of those around us and love them as Christ loves them. It requires that we enter the mystery of the unknown.

wide variety of service projects. It is truly a beautiful sight to see when the whole church—young and old—work together to bring light into darkness.

What has made Andrew’s impact so meaningful is his intentionality and passion for serving the Apopka area. He’s involved with the Apopka Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Apopka Ministerial Alliance.

In addition to that, he cares about creating healthy communities. He works diligently to provide the community with CREATIONHealth seminars, workshops on healthy living, and hosts a highly successful 5k/10k run, where most participants are non-Adventist, now in its eighth year. Andrew knows the power of influence and leveraging that influence for the betterment of the community in which he serves. He is called to make disciples that are active and vibrant. His passion is activating disciples to be catalysts for change. Pastor Andrew is simply in it for the long haul. He’s dedicated to putting in the work, stepping into the messy parts of life, building long-lasting relationships with those he serves, and making significant change in his church. When all is said and done, the driving force and heartbeat at Apopka is Pastor Andrew and the countless ways he loves God, service, and his community.

In the fall of 2017, the Apopka Church held their biannual Just Do Something event.

Their main speaker was Pastor Sergio Torres, Manager/Trainer for Spiritual Ambassadors at Adventist Health System, who encouraged the church to look past what is easily seen, to see how God sees each and every one of His children, as beings full of awe and wonder and intrinsic value.

Members and visitors of all ages went out into the community and participated in a

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Micah Rose Everyone has a different past, a different history, a different story. For some, it leads to success and happiness. For others, it leads to dissatisfaction and sorrow. For Micah Rose, it lead to FLA. Micah Rose, a junior at FLA, believes that it was only by God’s will that he ended up at FLA. He was living in Kansas when he became fast friends with Max and Dave Lassel. However, the Lassels then moved to Florida while Micah moved back to Georgia.

During his time in Georgia, he was going through some family struggles and recounts “I had no friends and I was borderline depressed.”

Throughout his time in Georgia, Micah kept in contact with the Lassels and often visited them here in Orlando. The Lassels often spoke to Micah about FLA, where they were currently attending, and Micah became interested in maybe joining the FLA family as a dorm student. Not too far down the road, he found himself in an FLA uniform as a student at Forest Lake Academy.

During his time at FLA, Micah recalls many people that have made a positive impact on his life, specifically Deans Kevin Abrahamson and Ernest Medley. He stated, “The lessons they have given me and my fellow dorm students about being men and fulfilling our future duties as men, especially

during our spiritual retreat to Gatlinburg, TN, will stick in my mind forever.” He also remembers his bible teacher, Mr. Moreno, and the discussions they had in bible class his sophomore year. He stated that this class helped him understand more about theology and the bible. Math has always been Micah’s main academic struggle. However under the tutelage of Mr. Stevens, the geometry teacher, he has begun to understand math and learned, through seeing him help himself and the other students understand the concepts, that he should always try his best to help others when they are struggling.

“Living in the dorm has taught me a great lesson in self-management and monetary responsibility, as well as independence.”

Micah believes that the dorm has taught him many lifelong lessons. He believes the dorm has helped prepare him for the day he has to live on his own, as well as teach him to strive for a greater relationship with Christ. Besides the practical life lessons, Micah adds that the dorm is “an absolute blast. We’ve made so many memories and jokes together and I believe we’ll be in contact for many years to come.”

In addition to all he’s learned academically, Micah’s view and understanding of God has grown throughout his time here at FLA. The teachers, classes, and students have helped him realize that, while it may not always

seem like it, God has worked so much in his life. He learned to appreciate God for all the things he’s done in his life and has grown to value God for being there in the dark times of his life. He is also beginning to realize the spiritual gifts God has given him. By being at FLA, Micah has discovered that he has been given the ability to lead groups, speak upfront, and write good essays and papers.

Although Micah is not quite sure what he’s going to do after leaving FLA, he does know that God will lead him down the right path.

“I would highly encourage anyone seeking a high school to come to FLA. The memories and experiences from this school will make a lasting impact on your life, and these are memories and experiences you will not receive anywhere else.”

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A Brave and Uplifting Story of Survival through Tragedy My name is Samantha Grady. I’m 17 years old. I’m a student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas, in Parkland, FL. And I’m a survivor of a school mass shooting. I guess you could say I’m your normal teenager. I love music, hanging out with my friends, reading historical fiction about Henry VIII and eating anything that has pesto, sundried tomatoes and closely resembles pizza.

For as long as I can remember I have loved music. It’s probably because, when I was little, my mom used to sing to me. Music has played such an important part of my life. It’s a part of me. I love to sing. It’s one of those things that calms me down and helps me process what’s happening in my life. I play the viola and it has become my favorite instrument, which is great because I get to play 2nd chair in my school’s orchestra. Being a part of the orchestra is awesome because we’re a family.

I’m surrounded by a community of people that loves music just as much as I do.

I woke up on February 14 just as I would any other day. I snoozed at least 15 times that morning, and as I groggily got out of bed, I went about my usual routine. I remember that I was running late that day. The night before had been a late one. Our orchestra had had a concert with the county orchestra and I also had a test the next day so I ended up going to bed really late.

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I got to school that morning and I remembered I had to meet with my teacher to submit my course card. I heard the bell ring, so I ran to class. I met up with my friend, Helena, and because it was Valentine’s Day, she gave me a sweet gift, which I loved. I continued with my day, going to study hall and spending time with my friends when, suddenly, we heard the fire alarm go off. My friends and I gathered all our things and made our way outside of our school. We waited in the parking lot for a few minutes until we heard the school bell ring and we walked back inside and returned to class.

After lunch, I had Physics and Holocaust class which was located in the Freshmen building. Oddly enough, we had presentations planned that day on Hate Groups in Florida and each group had to give a presentation.

After our presentations, our teacher had us work on an assignment on the computer. As we were typing, I heard two shots. I wasn’t paralyzed by fear, but at the same time, it wasn’t registering in my mind that these were gun shots and that this was happening.

But this was actually happening. I had never heard gun shots in real life before. Only in the movies and on TV shows. My friend, Helena, snapped me out of the daze and I realized that this was real. We ran towards the bookshelf and we hid there as the shooter was getting

closer and closer. I realized I was in a very visible spot and could be seen by the shooter easily, so I tried to get as close as I could to my classmates in front of me. I even held a book up to try to cover myself not realizing that probably wouldn’t help much.

The shooter walked into our classroom and started shooting and then he made his way towards another classroom. At that point, I decided to turn around and look at my friend, Helena, and she didn’t look good at all. I honestly wasn’t sure if she would survive.

All I could think was, “Oh my gosh, I just watched my best friend die.” I felt the tears about to rush in and thought I would lose it when I remembered I was still in this hostile environment. I quickly pulled myself together because he was still there and if he heard me crying he would come and shoot me and my classmates.

Throughout this whole experience though, I felt this feeling in my soul that I was not going to die that day. I felt a peace from God that overwhelmed me. And I knew that feeling could not have come from me. I knew that feeling had to come from God and it helped calm me down and keep my head clear.

We noticed it had gotten quiet, so I decided to call the police from my cell phone. I told the operator where I was, what was happening, and that I was injured. I had been grazed by a bullet and hadn’t even realized it! The operator asked me to stay on the line. After a long period of silence, we could hear male voices coming towards us. All I could think was that this was either a group of shooters or this was the police. Luckily, I was at a vantage point that I could see the SWAT team as they came into our classroom. They asked us how many

of us were there and if any of us were injured.

I raised my hand and said, “I’m injured.” I didn’t feel any pain but I felt this sticky liquid running down my back. The police escorted us out of the room and told us to run. I hid behind a truck and immediately called my parents.

I told my mom what had happened and I reassured her that I was ok. As soon as we hung up, my mom ran out of the house.

Once we were outside, we thought it was over. But I kept hearing that the shooter was still in there. Another friend and I ran to hide behind a nearby bush but we didn’t feel safe there. So, we ran back to where the ambulances were gathered and I tapped the shoulder of a fireman. I told him that I was injured and he took me to get checked out.

The woman that was checking me told me, “Yeah – it was a shot, through and through.”

And I was like, “Me, shot? I don’t think so.” I never once thought I had been shot.

They took me to the hospital in North Broward which was right across the street from my church and all I remember was singing. I felt like I had to sing this song “God Will Take Care of You.” I kept singing this song over and over again. Once I got to the hospital, they treated me for my wounds - 14 staples for the graze on my back and they found another wound on my chest which required another staple.

I was finally moved to a room and I knew I was going to be ok, but at the same time my body was still processing what I had just experienced. I was completely terrified. Not only about what I had been through, but I was terrified about my friends, especially Helena.

She did not look well when I left her. The staff kept trying to distract me, but I knew what they were doing. My parents came in and my dad’s face was full of concern and my mom was crying. It was great to see my parents, but I couldn’t stop thinking about Helena. I didn’t get to see what had happened to her.

And that’s all I could think about. Ask anyone my parents, the hospital personnel, the police – I just kept asking about my friend, Helena.

So many people came to see me at the hospital that day - my church family, friends that have known me since I was little, my pastor who came and prayed with me. A close friend of mine walked into my room and, as soon as she saw me, she started crying. I couldn’t help but start crying along with her. It was nice to know my church family was there for me, praying for me, and supporting me through this tragedy.

Now when I think about this day, I remember the prayer my mom prayed that morning. We have worship every day before I go to school and every night before I go to bed. My mom always prays for my protection, but that morning she prayed that I would be a light to my friends in school and broadcast who God is with my words and actions. And that’s something that sticks out in my mind until this day. As this whole situation unfolded, I was praying to God, “This is in Your hands. I know You know what You’re doing. You got this.” If I didn’t have the foundation that I have in Christ, I would’ve been even more terrified. I knew that there was Someone bigger looking out for me. I had the assurance that God was taking care of me.

Ever since I was little, I wanted to be a pediatrician or a teacher because I loved kids. As I’ve gotten older, my focus has broadened towards a desire to help people. My dream in life is to open a free clinic and help people who don’t have the means to go to a hospital. Since experiencing this tragedy, that dream has been solidified. I’m convicted now, more than ever, that I have to be a doctor so I can help those in need. People need help – physically, mentally, and spiritually – and I want to live out my dream so I can bring healing and comfort to those who need it most.

A long time ago, my mom shared this saying with me and I’ve used it as my motto for my life: God does not give to us anything that we can’t bear. I’ve experienced this to be true in my life in so many ways. My friend, Helena, ended up not making it. She passed away. If I didn’t have the assurance and faith I have in God, I know I wouldn’t be able to make it through this. Life is so short and you don’t know what is going to happen. None of us knew what was going to happen that day. And what I’ve come to realize through this experience is that my message to others now is: “Trust in Christ”. You don’t know what you’re going to walk into you, but He knows it all. If you put your faith and trust in Him, you will have an inner peace that will carry you and change the way you look at things.

Be rooted in Christ. Focus on the one thing that provides true sustenance. Lay not your treasures on earth, but in heaven (Matthew 6:19-20). Follow the path set before you. It may be narrow at times. It may be hard. Stick with it. Because in the end, that’s all that matters.

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Summer is soon approaching, and with summer comes Horsemanship Specialty Camp. This is a one week session offered in the month of June for cowgirls ages 11-16. During this week, girls have the opportunity to learn all of the basic techniques of horse care. They also get to join in other activities that summer camp has to offer like Camp Kulaqua’s water park, spring, and go carts, as well as participating and enjoying dynamic speakers, worship songs and prayer.

This camp is all about caring and developing a sense of responsibility. We believe that the horses are great vessels for girls’ development, and specialty camp can truly be a life changing event in their lives. The girls will be accountable for their own horses throughout the week and will learn lessons on feeding, brushing, washing, equipment maintenance, and how to saddle. All of these lessons help the girls see a correlation between God and nature.

This year, we have increased the size of the program in order to accommodate the demand. With the increase in camper enrollment, the needs for horses and staff are greater as well. We are praying for the cowgirls that are coming this summer. Join us in sponsoring them, so that they may find a connection with God this summer thru Horsemanship Camp.

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HANNAH’S New Cougar Enclosure Our sweet Hannah has lived here at Camp Kulaqua since December of 2007. She was just 4 weeks old when was donated to us. Hannah has been a blessing and is a reminder to us all of God’s love thru His creation.

Hannah was delighted to see Mocha get settled into his new enclosure last year. When we asked her what she thought about it, she said, “It is PURRfect.”

Our goal this year, with your help, is to provide a new and larger enclosure for Hannah as well. We want to provide her with ample space to run and climb.

For more information about donating to our animal enclosures, please call (386) 454-1351 or visit our website: www.campkulaqua.com

Howdy, my name is Stephani Green.

I grew up in Oklahoma living with my grandparents who are a pastoral team. Every summer, I went to summer camp at Wewoka Woods until I was 13 and started volunteering in the barn, and as a wrangler. Ever since I was 9 years old I desired to share Jesus through horses and camp was the best way to do it. I have two horses of my own; Ryver the Arabian and Athena the paint who also work at camp.

In 2015, I had my first encounter with Camp Kulaqua I spent my summer here teaching Specialty Horsemanship camp. I’ve also been involved with horses and camp ministry since a young age, and the opportunity to operate the Stables program year round at Kulaqua has been a dream come true. Horses are one of the best ways to share our Gods creation with others. What is better than going out into nature while riding a living breathing creature?

If you’ve never ridden or even touched a horse before they know and can sense it. God made them to be understanding and attentive. Watching a new rider and seeing the new connection reminds me of what heaven will be like one day. I thank the Lord that I get to witness such a miracle regularly in a place He presides.

Horses are for everyone. Are you ready to ride?

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BLESSINGS, MY NAME IS KARLA V. RIVERA I am the new Assistant Fundraising & Development Director here at Camp Kulaqua. I am delighted to have joined the family of the Florida Conference. Being part of this church family has been an experience full of rewards for my spiritual life.

Just a few months ago, I received a calling from the Lord to serve Him in the most particular way. I was asked to work for Camp Kulaqua’s Fundraising & Development Ministry. This was a paradigm shift in my life, after working for 20 years in the Healthcare field. After much prayer, I took a leap of faith.

In the few months that I’ve been ministering here, my life and my family’s life has changed immensely. We have seen how God uses many here at camp to modify the hearts of His children.

Every donor, director, counselor, volunteer, maintenance worker, cafeteria worker, lifeguard and many others have played a role in the life of these kids and all that come to our camp by faithfully serving the Master. “Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Luke 6:38 The next time you come to camp, remember, that lives are transformed here. You will never be the same, just as mine was changed. To God be the Glory! Camp has many plans for the future, until the Master’s return. Find a ministry, and make a difference.

THE ROAD TO

BETHLEHEM

By Laura Younts

Many of life’s most rewarding experiences occur in community with others, and that’s how the Road to Bethlehem occurred – in community. In December, 2017, Camp Kulaqua partnered with the High Springs Seventh-day Adventist Church, Living Springs Academy and Graceworks to share Christmas joy and hope with the local community. More than 1200 guests walked through the village of Bethlehem greeted by villagers and vendors in period costume. Over 50 volunteers shared bread, cheese, oil and spices with guests along with interesting historical facts and plenty of smiles. Children completed crafts, pet goats and donkeys and talked with Roman soldiers who road through the village on horseback. After visiting the village, guests lined up to pay taxes and enter the King Chapel where another 60 volunteers presented a live musical performance of the nativity story. After the program, guests exchanged greetings with the cast and more volunteers were available to pray with guests and share refreshments. What a celebration!

The staff at Camp Kulaqua had dreamed of sharing Christmas joy and hope with the community for several years, but with so many guests and responsibilities year round, there was just not enough time or the financial resources to create a Christmas event on their own. Meanwhile, the growing ministry of the drama team at the High Springs SDA Church was seeking a way to share Jesus with the public. Their ministry had extended beyond the local church to a couple of Pathfinder events, but they wanted to minister to the community, and Camp Kulaqua seemed the perfect venue. While the public is sometimes hesitant to enter a church that is not their own, the drama team believed correctly that the local community would be eager to visit the camp.

Between community Sundays at the River Ranch Waterpark and numerous other local family and group events hosted at Camp Kulaqua, the High Springs and greater community area know and love Camp Kulaqua! And they showed up in droves to experience the Road to Bethlehem!

For such a large program, the need for volunteer and financial support were great, so Living Springs Academy (LSA), the elementary school sponsored by the High Springs SDA Church, was invited to join the event, along with Graceworks, the church’s community service outreach.

The LSA children were featured in two musical numbers and were the highlight of the nativity production. Graceworks joined the church and camp in providing much needed financial support for the free event.

The Road to Bethlehem is a tremendous example of how God loves to work through individuals but in community. This event required the cooperation and dedication of so many lovely volunteers who were called, lead, strengthened, unified and filled by the Holy Spirit for a divine purpose. When we lay down our personal agendas and join God in His plans, amazing things happen! To God be the glory!

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FROM CAMP DIRECTOR Greetings from Camp Kulaqua!

Let me share some of the wonderful things that are happening. Spring has arrived early at camp. The redbud trees and azaleas are starting to bloom.

Even the dogwoods are showing up. Each spring, I check one particular tree right after the winter freeze to see if it’s springing back to life. Can you guess which tree I am checking on? Those of you who have a history with Camp Kulaqua probably know that the tree that I’m referring to is Big Dan, the bald cypress that lives in the swamp. He is almost 2,800 years old.

Imagine a tree that has seen so much life pass by. Big Dan was born during the time of the prophet Daniel in the Bible, thus, the reason for his name.

He was 600 years old when Christ was born. This beloved tree has lived and survived many historical events as well as hurricanes.

Some have asked for an update on the recovery of camp from Hurricane Irma, and I want to share our many blessings with you. We had a gracious group of volunteers from Wisconsin who came and helped us start the rebuilding process of the boardwalk through the swamp. Out of the seven buildings that were damaged during the storm, we have restored four.

Stillwater’s Lodge, Deer Run Cottage, Spring Chapel, and A Frame are functioning to their capacity. We are open for ministry!

Ray Queen and the programming staff just completed the largest Outdoor ED Week in the history of camp with over 325 students in attendance. We are now looking forward to Camp Meeting as well as Summer Camp. Our staff is ready to welcome you and your family to any of the upcoming Florida Conference events. Come and enjoy the beauty that surrounds Big Dan. May the Lord Bless you and your family.

Your brother in Christ, Phil Younts Camp Ministries Director Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventist (386)454-1351

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BEYOND

EXPECTATIONS

found themselves being called into the final round. As they started announcing who was in third place, Brianna and her fellow students were hopeful their school name would be heard over the speakers. They were not in third place. They looked at each other, excited that they could actually have a chance at being the runner-up.

As the announcer read the name of the winning club, Brianna and her Robotics club members were ecstatic in hearing that they had done it.

They had won the competition!

As Brianna thinks back on her journey through life’s ups and downs and all the challenges in between, she knows she couldn’t have done it without her greatest Companion—God.

Brianna Cantos’ Story of God’s Leading Hand When asked what she wants to be when she grows up, she always gets the same response.

You see, this young, female, Hispanic woman is doing something women, in general, rarely do.

Brianna Cantos is studying to be an electrical engineer. Starting down this career path wasn’t without its doubts or worries of whether she’d be good enough or respected. But, now, she’s seeing how God has been her companion through the highs and lows. Brianna is a few months from graduating college and is in her third internship at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, as an electrical system engineer for the Europa Clipper flight project. But there’s so much more to her story.

God has always been her rock, but it wasn’t until her sophomore year in college that she really began to see how much he was doing on her behalf. After being rejected from her first internship, she felt disappointed, but knew she couldn’t let this become a setback. So, she decided to prove the recruiter wrong and intentionally began working on her leadership skills. She ran for president of the Electrical Engineering Society at her university, a role usually awarded to an upperclassman, and won! Along with being president, she also served as program manager

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for the Robotics club, in charge of running one of the groups in the club. Knowing she would quickly become overwhelmed, she prayed to God for help. She had so many things on her plate: Society president, her academics, the Robotics club, and university life, in general. God responded loud and clear by sending her a friend who had plenty of robotics experience to help her navigate her responsibilities with the club and the competition the Robotics Club had entered.

But God wasn’t finished with her story yet. In the spring of her sophomore year, she received a call from the recruiter who had rejected her application for her first internship. He said that he was very impressed and proud of the way that Brianna had grown her leadership skills and had maintained such a high level of academic excellence. He was calling to extend an invitation for her to intern during that summer. Brianna was watching God open doors that had previously been closed to her!

The robotics competition Brianna had entered her school in was quickly approaching. As they went through the different areas of competition, they did better than they had anticipated. They

God is faithful. God brings hope. Through prayer and trust, Brianna has been able to step out in faith, knowing that God is holding her hand.

If there’s anything she’d want to leave behind for people is this: “The expectations that I have, God foresees much greater than I could ever imagine. The plans I set forward. The things I want to accomplish for myself, they didn’t work out. But God had faith in me and my ability to move forward. Don’t be afraid to go out of your comfort zone!”

We look forward to seeing all the wonderful plans God has for Brianna unfold as she continues to step out in faith and boldly move into the next adventure.

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PERFECT TIMING As a canvasser, God constantly shows us that we cannot do anything without Him. I have personally seen the hand of God at work this winter in Delray Beach, FL. I remember one day that was especially hard. It was a struggle as I did not get out many books, but I kept praying to God to show me there was triumph at the end of the journey. That evening, however, I experienced what we, in the field, call a “divine appointment”. With the evening shift ending soon, I walked into a clothing store. No customers were in the store, so I presented my canvas without any interruptions. The girl I talked to was very sweet, with a kind spirit. I presented the books Peace Above the Storm, Fighting Disease, and Simply Fresh. She loved all three books, however, Peace Above the Storm caught her interest the most. She took pictures of the books and sent them to her mother to see if it was okay to buy them. The mother surprised us both writing that a student came into a salon where she was working, presented these books, and she actually bought the Peace Above the Storm book thinking of her daughter.

We were both in awe that this happened. I asked the girl if she was interested in anything else? I believe the Holy Spirit was working through me because I decided to pull out another book titled God’s Answers, a book that answers questions most commonly asked about the Bible. The girl, upon surveying the book, confessed that she became distant from God, but she wanted to come back to Christ and rediscover the truth. She expressed that God had been speaking to her and that she wanted to read the Bible more abundantly. She finally decided to take the book God’s Answers, and Fighting Diseases, since her brother was fighting diabetes. Grateful and appreciative to receive the books, she told me she knew that God had sent me at the perfect time. We both hugged and she wished me the best in school.

Precious Williams Southwestern Adventist University

As I left the store and waited for my leader to pick me up, the mother happened to arrive at the store. The mother was so happy to meet us and we all prayed again. I know God put me in the right place at the right time. I know He used me to bless this family with my literature. Divine appointments like this are what truly motivate me to continue doing God’s work through canvassing.

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new life COACHING SKILLS

REDEMPTIVE CONFRONTATION

When we hear the word confrontation, people have a tendency to apply negative connotations to it, and they are apt to associate negative feelings with the idea of confronting. It is, however, a very important skill that must be developed to navigate successfully thru relational highs and lows and it is practically inevitable that we will have to confront someone we are discipling about a blind spot or character flaw at some point, for their own good.

There are clear examples within the Bible that show times when confronting one another from a redemptive posture is required. Jesus directs us in the Gospel of Matthew chapter 18, that we should go to our brother or sister and express what they have done wrong. The Apostle Paul states in 2 Timothy 3:16, that “all scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.”

THREE STEPS TO REDEMPTIVE CONFRONTATION

BEFORE Work on me first

Pray What I need to confront?

Why I need to confront?

If i do what might happen.

Am I being reasonable?

DURING Confront with Safety

Never confront when angry Describe the issue State the fact as you see them Don’t accuse or Judge

AFTER Move to Action

Agree on a plan of action that will solve the issue Follow up in love

Then Listen, listen and listen

You should not hate your brother in your heart, but you shall reason frankly with your neighbor, lest you incur sin because of him. You shall not take vengeance or bear a grudge against the sons of your own people, but you shall love your neighbor as yourself: I am the Lord. - Leviticus 19: 17-18

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

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A priceless opportunity God is presenting to us is the compelling case for re-engaging with young adults – those in the category of 20-40 years of age. In other words, our children and grandchildren. Studies over the past 15 years indicate that we lose 60 to 70 percent of our children after they complete high school or academy. With the graying of the Adventist Church in North America and our inability to retain the second and third generation children within churches composed of cultures from other regions, it is imperative that we address this troubling trend.

So we are calling all pastors and local church leaders to attend a convocation in their region where we can share stories, inspiration, and plans for addressing this urgent need. These convocations, taking place on Sabbath afternoons, are entitled “Legacy of Hope.” The Adventist people are a people of hope. God’s design is for us to pass this legacy along to the next generation in our churches and communities.

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