Spring 2007

A Quarterly Publication of Clear Focus Productions, a media ministry of Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Volume 23, Number 1 • January–February–March 2007

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A Conference-wide Initiative for 2007

tw a m o p w pa ee Me ge ke et s nd i n 6– s o g 7 nly :

Loving the Lost

Loving the Lost:

Loving the Lost

by Mike Cauley, Florida Conference President

’m excited about 2007 and praying it will be a great year for you and your church family. Certainly, we are living close to the coming of Jesus.

In the past few years, we have witnessed multiple tragedies that have served as a wake-up call. God’s Church cannot be about business as usual. It’s time for us to break out of the ordinary and earnestly seek to make a difference.

Out of the devastation of 9/11 came a story of heroism. David Karnes, an accountant in Connecticut, heard of the attack on New York City. Compelled to help, the military veteran of 20 years rushed to get a regulation haircut, returned home for his old uniform, packed some rescue equipment, and stopped at his church to ask for prayer.

Karnes sped toward Manhattan. Police officers recognized that he was a Marine on a mission and gave him no trouble at security check points. Arriving about 5 p.m., he connected with Marine Jason Thomas, and they began their own search-and-rescue operation.

Several hours later, their shouts for survivors were heard by two Port Authority policemen trapped deep beneath the rubble. In the darkness of night, the two men were saved. As a deeply committed Christian, Staff Sergeant Karnes felt a sense of urgency to reach dying people and remained in New York another eight days.

As we’ve launched into 2007, consider these two essential ingredients for a church’s vitality: 1. Each day, we should experience the power of the Holy Spirit in our individual lives by taking time to pray, reflect, and read the Bible. It is my prayer that you will renew your commitment to do this each morning and/or evening. This is the only way to develop a deep and personal satisfaction in your walk with the Lord.

2. We must return to being a mission-driven movement. Like David Karnes, we must have a deep love for lost and hurting people. This love is what motivated Jesus to come to our world and rescue us.

These thoughts inspired the selection of Loving the Lost as a conference-wide theme for this year. This phrase underscores the fact Vol . 23, No. 1 that it is not enough to seek the lost. We have January–February–March 2007 to love the lost. We need to love people the Florida Conference of way that Jesus loves us—unconditionally, in Seventh-day Adventists 655 North Wymore Road spite of being unlovable. We don’t love people Winter Park, FL 32789–1715 because we want them to become Christians, Phone: (407) 644-5000 Fax: (407) 644-7550 but because we are Christians. This kind of www.floridaconference.com love has a compelling influence on the lives of floridafocus@floridaconference.com people who don’t know Jesus.

President Ten days in early March were set aside to Mike Cauley pray that God would give us a love for lost E xecutive Secretary souls. This preceded a Prayer Summit that Carmen Rodriguez continued the emphasis of revival to reach Treasurer Thomas Verrill people of all ages for Jesus. Our theme, Loving the Lost, will also be the focus at Editorial Staff this year’s Camp Meeting (see pages 6–7).

Martin Butler Editor May God bless you and your family. Let Lee Bennett us pray every day that God will give us an inDesktop Publishing tense love for lost and hurting people.

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Gladys Neigel Editorial Assistant

Cover: “Forgiven” by Lars Justinen. © GoodSalt Inc. Used by Permission.

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Gordon and Alvena Evans Like most parents, we tried to raise our son, Scott, the best we knew how. He was a much-wanted and much-loved child as we had lost three babies prior to his birth.

Scott attended church school through his sophomore year of academy, then was asked not to return for his junior year. He graduated from public high school with honors. Unfortunately, he became friends with the wrong crowd.

Leaving home to “see the world,” he moved out of state.

Communication between us was sporadic, though our relationship remained stable

and as positive as we could keep it. Settling in Daytona Beach, Scott met Sandy.

Sandy When I came to Florida in 1991, I wasn’t sure what I wanted in life. I knew that working as a bartender in private clubs was not where I was supposed to be; yet, that is where I wound up and stayed for six years. I joined a nondenominational church; however, I certainly did not pursue God there.

I met Scott in 1996 and sensed that we were to be together.

One month later, we were married in the bar where Scott worked. Soon after-

A Family’s Testimony of the Journey Home Sandy and Scott Evans, right, studied the Bible with Jack Kays, an active Daytona Beach member who, himself, had recently come back to the church after a long absence.

Pastor Jeff Dowell speak about Last Day Events. After lunch, Sandy commented, “I don’t understand this Saturday thing.”

Again, we tried to give her just a drink of water. When I asked if she would like to study the Bible, her immediate answer was, “Yes.”

ward, I met his parents and started asking them questions about God and the Seventhday Adventist Church.

Scott Even as newlyweds, Sandy would ask me questions about the Bible. I struggled to answer them based on childhood memories from 30-some years earlier, so we would look to Mom and Dad for answers.

Gordon and Alvena In our answers, we tried to offer a “drink of water” and not douse them with a fire hydrant. When we visited, we would invite Scott and Sandy to attend the Daytona Beach Church with

us. Sandy said several times that she’d like to go, but it just never seemed to happen.

One Sabbath, when she made definite plans to accompany us, severe neck pain kept her home. That same morning, Scott surprised us when he said, “If you’ll wait a few minutes, I’ll go with you.”

Joy filled our hearts as our family attended church together for the first time in more than 30 years! Scott was so impressed with Pastor Bill Barrett, he came home with a glowing report for Sandy.

Six months later, while visiting us in Michigan, Scott and Sandy joined us for church where we heard

Scott Returning home, Sandy and I knew exactly where to go for studies, because God had led Mom and Dad to the Daytona Beach Church. In the weeks that followed, we studied with Jack Kays, and with members of the Positive Way Sabbath school class led by Pastor Barrett.

God’s Spirit touched our hearts, and we decided to follow Jesus all the way.

you are. Today, I’m going to become an organ donor and give my heart to Jesus.

With Scott’s parents in attendance, he and Sandy entered the baptistry on June 10, 2006, and shared this testimony with the congregation.

Alvena When Scott said, “I know Mom and Dad never stopped praying for me,” he was so right! We know that many of our friends were also praying. We are thankful for a God who answers prayer!

Sandy It took almost 10 years to realize this is where I’m supposed to be—growing in faith and walking with God. I finally understand that He is the center of my life. Today, I am ready to give Him my life and my heart forever.

Scott I know Mom and Dad never stopped praying for me—and for us. God brought us into this church where everyone has welcomed us as though we have always been here. What a blessing

The Evans Family Today Gordon and Alvena are in the process of transferring their church membership from Michigan Conference to the Daytona Beach Church. They’re currently living with Scott and Sandy while building their new house—next door.

Loving the lost and bringing them home—sometimes, even as next-door neighbors—that’s what God does, because He is love!

Daytona Beach Church Pastor Bill Barrett baptized Scott and Sandy Evans, right, June 10, 2006. Witnessing their baptism, pictured from left, were Scott’s parents, Gordon and Alvena Evans, and member Jack Kays.

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Mission Experience Changes View of World

by Mary Sukow

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he old man stared at my sneakers as I glanced at the tattered shoes that exposed his toes and the soles of his feet. When our eyes met, I knew what God wanted me to do. I knelt down, took off his shoes, and slipped my sneakers on his feet. He smiled, struggled to stand, and waved his cane to the delighted onlookers.

Two days earlier, I had never been out of the United States.

Now, I was on a dusty street in Swaziland in the southern part of Africa on a Seeds of Hope Outreach mission trip directed

by Founder Cynthia Prime. Because of my food service experience at Forest Lake Academy, I was invited to help with food preparation on this mission endeavor that began April 23, 2006.

Twice a year, Seeds of Hope Outreach schedules trips where volunteers conduct free clinics, distribute clothing, provide seeds and help plant gardens, and share the love of Jesus with starving orphans and destitute people ravaged by HIV/AIDS. I quickly learned it is one thing to see starving children on the news, yet quite another to confront little ones who experience hunger as a way of life.

Likewise, it is simple to give pocket change after hearing about a mission field far away

Mary Sukow and Seeds of Hope Outreach volunteers brought food and clothes to villages in Swaziland, Africa, where children hadn’t eaten in days.

Mary knelt down, took off the old gentleman’s shoes, and slipped her own sneakers on his feet.

and quite another to hold a beautiful newborn baby who was thrown away as trash.

That’s exactly what happened one evening when we returned to our guest house.

We found Sonia, an orphanage director, waiting with a bundle in her hands. Inside was a baby girl who was found in a field.

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Tears were in our eyes as we took turns holding the baby. We were so thankful when Keiera Thimby Dawn tested HIV negative and was adopted by a couple in our group.

On November 1, I returned to Africa for another life-changing experience that God had planned. Donated shoes, clothing,

and supplies arrived ahead of us, lovingly packed by central Florida church members and church school students, to benefit 10,000 orphans. Each pair of shoes had a prayer and Bible verse attached to them.

“Lord, use my hands, my feet, and my mouth for Your glory, not mine,” I prayed as we set out for Emmanuel School in the country of Lesotho. As we walked into the dormitories, I started crying. The condition of this home to nearly 1,000 children—most of them orphans—was deplorable. I was so grateful to know that Seeds of Hope Outreach plans to develop nearly 30 acres into a farm that will provide food as well as help support their school.

Our second stop on the trip brought us back to Swaziland. At one of our free clinics, I saw the old man to

whom I had given my shoes in April. I was so thrilled God allowed me to see him again.

I gave him some food and water and walked him over to see the doctor. He thanked me over and over again as tears ran down both of our faces.

As the newly assigned chapter leader for Seeds of Hope Outreach in the Orlando area, I am already looking forward to my third visit to Africa in September of this year. All along, I’ve envisioned myself as an Ambassador for God who ministers with the blessing and support of Steve, my husband, and our children, Rachael and Steven. I am proud that my school is a collection point for clothing, shoes, books, computers, sewing machines, and other donations that help meet the needs of people who have virtually nothing.

For someone who had never been overseas less than one year ago, my view of the world has completely changed. It is my heart’s desire to now see it through the eyes of Jesus.

With every trip I take, I dream that others, especially young people, will be able to join me some day on this life-changing mission. With every new opportunity to serve, I hold on to the promise, “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.”

Philippians 4:13

Evangelism Teams Return To Peru

by Robert Boggess

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ore than 70 lay leaders and pastors from Florida Conference will travel to Arequipa, Peru, to conduct 25 series of evangelistic meetings beginning April 25. The goal of the Florida delegation is to baptize 1,000 new believers.

In addition, they will host five medical Pastor Grigore Leordean clinics and visit the with one of the 1,000 historic work of our people baptized by church at Lake Titica- Florida teams in 2006. ca, the world’s highest navigable lake.

Conference administrators Mike Cauley, Carmen Rodriguez, Ken Burrill, and Abel Paulín will lead the Florida group. During their soul-winning efforts, teams will interact with hundreds of small evangelistic groups, the driving force of an evangelism explosion in Peru.

This is the second year that members and pastors of Florida Conference will have ministered in Peru. Last year, 32 evangelistic teams worked side by side with lay people from Chiclayo in 32 churches throughout the city. On May 6, 2006, 863 people were baptized through the involvement of these meetings and that number later increased to 1,000 souls.

Jordan Fincher, a Forest Lake, Apopka, Church member, celebrated his 15th birthday with new friends in Africa while holding evangelistic meetings.

ordan Fincher and his father, Floyd, joined 20 other presenters on a January trip to Nairobi, Kenya, where they held evangelistic campaigns under the auspices of Share Him, a world-wide mission ministry of Carolina Conference.

Each team member was assigned to one of 22 meeting sites in small villages around Nyaharuru, four hours from Nairobi. The 2½-week campaigns were promoted and supported by the local church members.

Jordan’s mother, Lucy, was a support team member at his site where she helped with photography, music, and children’s stories.

“It was an awesome opportunity,” says Jordan, who celebrated his 15th birthday during the series of meetings. “Not only was I teaching others about the love of Jesus and Bible prophecies, I learned a lot, myself.

Between Jordan and his dad, 44 people were baptized as a result of their meetings in Kenya.

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“I especially enjoyed getting to know the people, visiting in their homes, praying with them, and hanging out with some of the kids. There was even time to take a safari.

“I challenge anyone who wants to experience the power of the Holy Spirit in their life and the thrill of sharing God’s message of hope with others, to sign up for their own life-changing experience. It’s simple to get more information at www.ShareHim.org.”

Photos: Lucy Fincher

by the Fincher Family

Small Bible study groups are preparing hearts for the upcoming evangelism meetings in Arequipa.

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munity Bible Conference May 25–28 & June 1–2, 2007 113th Annual Florida Conference Camp Meeting www.floridaconference.com/campmeeting Forest Lake Academy, Apopka Portions broadcast via satellite on the Hope Channel

Featured Speakers May 25–28 Shawn Boonstra Speaker/Director, It Is Written Television, Simi Valley, California May 28 James Nix Director, Ellen G. White Estate, Silver Spring, Maryland

June 1–2 Barry Black United States Senate Chaplain, Washington, D.C. June 2 Mike Cauley President, Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

Camp Meeting 2007—Two Weekends Only Substantial construction and renovation projects on the Forest Lake Academy campus (see page 8) will mean that no housing in the Dormitories will be available and no Classroom Building rooms can be used. Without adequate space for on-campus housing and meeting locations, Florida Conference will conduct this year’s Community Bible Conference weekends only: Friday–Monday, May 25–28, and Friday–Sabbath, June 1–2.

Since there will be no daytime events Tuesday–Friday, seminars and a number programs are scheduled on Sunday and Monday.

The details of these programs are being finalized.

Watch for updates at www.floridaconference.com/campmeeting and in bulletin inserts at Florida Conference churches.

What’s Happening At Camp Meeting?

Florida Hospital Annual Feature moves to first weekend—Sabbath, May 26 Morning Devotional presented by: Ernie Bursey—Sunday, May 27 James Nix—Monday, May 28 Annual Memorial Day Presentation hosted by Noel Shanko—Sunday, May 27 Seminars presented May 27–28 by: Luz Alonzo, Ernie Bursey, Virginia Collins, Janis Lowry, & James Nix The Last Supper drama presentation, second Sabbath afternoon—June 2

Camp Meeting Accommodations RV spaces are available for $15 per night, private tent spaces for $10 per night, and a limited number of large tents remain for $12 per night. Special rates have also been arranged at area hotels. For more information or to make reservations, e-mail aletha.nee@floridaconference.com or call (407) 644-5000 x181.

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FLA Master Plan Construction Begins

by Shamarie Haylock

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Above: Junior Shamarie Haylock posed for Freshman photographer Nathalia Lima after donning hard hats and touring progress at the construction area with Michael Goss, site manager for Welbro Building Corporation.

The girls reported, “It was exciting to see the first piece of foundation in place with plans for it to serve as the electrical room in the new boys’ wing on the dormitory.”

Left: Renovations to the north/south wing of the current girls’ dormitory will begin this summer. When completed in October, the girls will move into this wing after being temporarily housed in the east/west wing.

Lower right: The new east/west wing will become the boys’ dormitory after the girls move to the newly renovated north/south wing. Thick walls will segregate the two wings into separate dormitory facilities.

Proposed ground-level floorplan for the renovated /new dormitories, provided by HuntonBrady A rchitects.

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he sounds of renovation are creating a buzz across the Forest Lake Academy (FLA) campus that hint of great improvements to come. Dormitory students are especially excited to see changes taking place that indicate the long-anticipated Master Plan has gotten off the ground.

This first step of the Plan will bring housing for the girls and boys into one facility with separate wings. The decision

by Florida Conference to combine the dorms under one roof will greatly reduce costs, eliminate unused/unusable space, and clear the area where the current boys’ dorm stands for a new classroom building.

In January, construction began on the lobby, bathrooms, laundry facilities, and deans’ apartments of the boys’ east/west wing. (Elevators will be installed in both

wings.) These additions, plus renovation of the existing east/west wing’s upper two floors, will be completed before the 2007–2008 school year begins. This wing will temporarily house the girls until their permanent home in the north/south wing is ready for occupancy in October.

The boys will remain in their current location until the construction and renovation work is fully completed after the school year begins.

Once the boys move into their new quarters, the next step of the FLA Master Plan will bring on the demolition of the old boys’ dormitory and begin the construction of a new classroom building that will house a library/media center as well as the math, science, and computer labs.

Summer plans also include upgrades to the existing classroom building and other areas of the campus.

Church Beautification Attracts Visitors

by Gladys Neigel, Marjorie Woodruff

here’s an old adage “you can’t tell the contents of a book by its cover;” however, a cover often does draw the person to the book’s content. Likewise, a well-landscaped and wellkept church often draws the beholder to walk through its doors where they’ll meet the lovely people inside.

For example, as Zelma Parker passed the Forest Lake Church in Apopka, she thought, “That is one pretty church. I’m going to stop in there some day and see what that church teaches.”

Some weeks later Zelma did indeed stop by the church and met Pastor Barb McCoy. She began taking Bible studies and was baptized in November 1990.

Seventeen years later, Zelma remembered her “pretty church” with a gift of more than $9,000 when she passed away.

The Lord who “has made everything beautiful in His time” (Eccl. 3:11) likes to see beauty and order. “His will is not done when sacred things are left to remain in a withered, neglected condition.” (Counsels on Stewardship, page 261)

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Beautification Makes Church More Visible The newly renovated message sign and added landscape on the busy thoroughfare behind the Deltona Church have turned a once unsightly block of Catalina Boulevard into an inviting and friendly approach to the church. A second sign listing the church services and surrounded by new landscaping has been updated on the corner of the property.

Students Sell Books /Earn Scholarships The publishing department is now accepting applications from high school and college students who would like to participate in the 2007 summer program which begins May 27. Those interested may call (407) 644-5000 x150 or sign up online at www.youthsummit.info The Miami Temple, West Palm Beach, Tampa First, and Orange Cove Churches will host the upcoming summer program.

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group of more than 30 high school and college-age students spent their winter break selling Magabooks in Miami and West Palm Beach between December 15 and January 15. The 4,000 book sales translated into $40,000 in scholarship money for students from Antillian Adventist University, Mayagüez, Puerto Rico; Greater Miami Academy, Florida; and Southern Adventist University, Collegedale, Tennessee.

The students sold copies of The Great Controversy and Steps to Christ as well as cook books and children’s books. The Florida Conference publishing

Les McCoy, back row, second from left, coordinated the student Magabook workers during their winter break. Students and leaders are praying for donated cars or vans to help with transportation needs in their 2007 summer ministry.

department sponsored the students who were hosted

by the Miami Temple and West Palm Beach churches.

“Do not allow anything to keep you from the work of soul saving. The canvassing work is a most successful way of saving souls. Will you not try it?” Colporteur Ministry, page 37. (Review and Herald, June 2, 1903)

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owboy Camp Meeting is a reclaiming ministry to former Seventh-day Adventist members. Fashion will give way to comfort in a warm and loving atmosphere surrounded by good music, preaching, and fellowship.

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Do you have friends or family in Florida who have left the Church? Send their contact information to cowboyorlando07@aol.com and they will receive a personal invitation to Cowboy Camp Meeting.

If you are able to join us for the weekend, please invite someone to accompany you who is no longer attending church. Then, e-mail us with the number in your party so we know how to plan. RV parking is available (no hookups).

The Family Stewardship Fund

Coming Events A complete calendar is available online:

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ulie Kronhaus, the attorney of counsel to the planned giving and trust services department of the Florida Conference Association answers questions regarding an exciting new program called the Family Stewardship Program. You can visit her web site, www.aegis-lawfirm.com, or e-mail her with questions: aegislaw@earthlink.net What is the Family Stewardship Fund ?

Florida Conference has established the Family Stewardship Fund which allows the donor to advise on how they wish their charitable funds spent. This Fund provides the benefits of a private foundation without the fees and headaches from attorneys, accountants, and the Internal Revenue Service.

What are the requirements for establishing a Family Stewardship Fund ?

The minimum amount to establish your family foundation is $25,000.

You can add to it during your lifetime or even at your death by naming the Fund as one of your beneficiaries. It is also possible for you to pool your resources with your adult children or other family members to add to the fund. Your donation will immediately be considered as a taxdeductible gift, and the gift is irrevocable at the time it is made.

What are the benefits of such a Fund ?

You and your family can direct the disbursements from the Fund income to be made to your Church or other charitable organizations. It allows you to take advantage of timing your tax deduction in one tax year while allowing the flexibility to choose the organizations that benefit from it at your leisure. It allows your personal charitable record-keeping to be more organized for tax purposes. By contributing to the Family Stewardship Fund, your donations have the opportunity to grow and help make a greater charitable impact.

We are interested in ways to encourage our children and grandchildren to continue our tradition of support of our Church, our Conference , and other phases of the A dventist work. What is your advice ?

Donors to the Family Stewardship Fund may add the names of their children and grandchildren to the Family Committee to direct which organizations shall benefit from their Fund. This teaches the younger generation about charitable giving and allows your Fund to benefit the Church and related charities that are closest to your family’s heart.

Florida Pathfinder Events. http://www.floridapathfinders.com/ Singles’ Ministries Events. Spiritual study groups, fellowship dinners, outings, and more. http://www.asamcf.org/, djmiller4000@earthlink.net, or (386) 789-3235.

Florida Adventist Book Center. Winter Park: (800) 765-6955.

Miami: (305) 805-9900. High Springs: (386) 454-7956.

Shop online: http://www.floridaconference.com/abc/ or order by e-mail: FloridaABC@floridaconference.com.

Florida Adventist Bookmobile Schedule.

Maps to churches: http://www.floridaconference.com/churches/ Mar. 24: Cowboy Camp Meeting at Seminole Meadows Church, Sanford.

Mar. 31: West Palm Beach.

Apr. 1: Midport, Fort Pierce, Cocoa, Titusville. Apr. 21: Maranatha in Miami. Apr. 22: Fort Lauderdale, Lauderhill, Pompano Beach.

May 12: Jacksonville Southpoint. May 13: Orange Cove, St. Augustine, Palatka, New Smyrna Beach.

Planned Giving Clinics and Seminars.

Apr. 14. St. Augustine.

May. 5. DeBary.

Apr. 21-22. Miami Temple.

May. 19. Orange Cove.

Apr. 28. Melbourne.

Aug. 26. Northwest Dade.

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Cowboy Camp Meeting. Mar. 23-24. Seminole Meadows Church in Sanford. Details: see page 10.

Vacation Bible School Workshop. Mar. 24. Miami Temple Church.

3-8 p.m. Details: rhoda.burrill@floridaconference.com or (407) 644‑5000 x136.

Maranatha Volunteer International Sabbath. Mar. 24. Winter Springs Church. Guest speaker: Dick Duerksen. Program will highlight the Winter Springs congregation’s rich history with foreign mission trips and will feature live mission experiences, video presentations, potluck dinner, and a question/answer session. Details: office@wssdachurch.com or (407) 327‑1190.

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Spanish-language Vacation Bible School Workshops. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Details: (407) 644‑5000 x138.

Apr. 1. Carol City Spanish Church.

Apr. 8. Apopka Spanish Church.

Florida Keys Camp Meeting Apr. 6-7. Camp Sawyer (mile marker 34, east of Big Pine Key) Theme: What Time Is It? Guest speaker: Bill Knott, Adventist Review editor Guest musicians: The Remnant Singers— Randy and Steve McCoy Details: (305) 731‑9760 or (305) 731‑0039

Bill Knott

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Conquering the Sin Within Men’s Seminar. May 19-20. Jacksonville First Church. Details: (407) 644‑5000 x136.

Community Bible Conference: 113th Annual Florida Conference Camp Meeting. May 25-28 & June 1-2. Forest Lake Academy, Apopka.

Details: see pages 6-7.

Campestre Hispano (Spanish-language Camp Meeting). Theme: Amando a los Perdidos. Details: bulletin inserts and posters at Florida Conference churches or (407) 644‑5000 x153.

June 8-10. Forest Lake Academy, Apopka.

June 22-24. Miami (venue to be announced).

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Women’s Ministries Dedicates Prayer Place At Camp Kulaqua

by Lee Bennett

Photos: Stefi Affron

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peaceful setting for prayer and meditation was recently completed at Camp Kulaqua in High Springs. Florida women’s ministries participants raised funds for five years to construct the Prayer Place. Its grand opening and dedication was held on February 3 during the first of four women’s ministries weekend retreats.

Located between the mini lodges and the nature center, the Prayer Place is available for all who visit Camp Kulaqua. Inside, guests enjoy a centerpiece tapestry (pictured above, right) by floral still life artist Robin Anderson which reads, “I said a prayer for you today…”

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