2014 Big Sandy Family Conference Schedule

Looking Unto

Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.

—Hebrews 12:2

2 014 FA MILY CONFERENCE

Big Sandy, TX • April 22–25

Table of Contents Campus Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3 Conference Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Tuesday Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Wednesday Schedule . . . . . . . . . 6–7 Thursday Schedule . . . . . . . . . . 8–9 Friday Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . 10–11 2

WELCOME TO

Big Sandy,Texas!

International ALERT Academy One Academy Blvd.

Big Sandy, TX 75755

Location Code

Field House Cadet Hall ALERT Auditorium Chapel Science Hall Library, West Wing Library, Second Floor

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Looking

Unto

Jesus the author and finisher of our faith.

—Hebrews 12:2

Guests on Campus

Please conclude all visiting and return to your seats when the music starts at the beginning of each session. Do not bring any food or drinks into the seating area except for bottled water.

Please turn all pagers and cell phones to “vibrate” or “off.”

Breakfast—6:30 a.m.–7:30 a.m.

Lunch—12:00 noon–1:00 p.m.

Supper—5:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.

Please be punctual to meals and meet new friends while you wait in line.

Only by reservation with the ALERT Academy

Please do not leave any personal items in the Con­vention Center overnight. Any items left will be placed in the Lost and Found located in the Camp Office at the back of the Convention Center.

Check-out time will be 11:00 a.m.

Saturday,­April 26. Special arrangements should be made with housekeeping for any longer stays.

Families With Young Children The Family Viewing Area on the north side of the Convention Center is available for young children who are unable to quietly attend the main session. A Nursing Mothers Room is available for mothers with nursing infants only.

Emergency Contacts ALERT Emergency: 903-636-2000 ATI Emergency: 630-688-7922 Medical Emergency: 911 First Aid Station Located at ALERT Registration Book Sales 8:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

(Convention Center) Concession Sales 7:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

(Convention Center)

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Student Expo 8:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

Book Sales, Concession Sales, and the Student Expo will be closed during sessions.

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Please ensure that only parents or siblings 16 years old or older attend younger children in the Family Viewing and Playground Areas.

Other Information

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Session Etiquette

TUESDAY

April 22

11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.— Registration (Convention Center) 2:00–5:00— Curriculum Training Parents Only (Library, Second Floor)

o The Vision: Raising Sons and Daughters Who Are Mighty in Spirit —Chris and Anne Hogan

o Life: The Character Classroom— How to Give Your Children What They Need the Most—John and Cheryl Burnett

Chris & Anne Hogan

o How God Blessed Our Families—David & Priscilla Waller 3:00–4:00— Orchestra Rehearsal (Library, West Wing)

Tuesday Evening 6:30—General Session (Convention Center) Flag Presentation—ALERT Welcome—Col. John Tanner Invocation—Anthony Burrus

Tim Levendusky

Greeting and Introductions—Gil Bates o “Let Us Run With Patience”—Tim Levendusky Break for Fellowship and Book Sales Triumphant Music o Evening Message—David Gibbs, Jr. 9:30—Fellowship: Meet Other Families

David Gibbs, Jr

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WEDNESDAY

April 23

Wednesday Morning 6:30—Breakfast (Field House) 7:00—Dads’ Session (Library, Second Floor) o Early Morning Message—David Gibbs, Jr. o Now is Not the Time to Be Negligent: A Call to Stand Before God and Serve Him —Tom Harmon

Tom Harmon

8:15—Program Sign-In ALERT Cadets

COMMIT

Children’s Institute

Pre-Embassy

(Field North of Pine Lodge) (Chapel)

(Library, Second Floor) (ALERT Auditorium)

9:00—General Session (Convention Center) Triumphant Music

The Hulin Sisters: Medley of German Hymns

o Morning Message—David Gibbs, Jr. The Stangl Family: I’ve Got A Mansion

David Gibbs, Jr.

o Looking to Jesus in Marketplace Ministry—Dwain Swanson Break o Knowing God—Tom Harmon “Every problem a person has in life is directly or indirectly related to his concept of God.”

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Dwain Swanson

Wednesday Afternoon 12:00—Lunch (Pick up children from CI) 12:45— Student Choir & Orchestra Practice (Library, Second Floor) 1:00— Breakout Session for Mothers: Practical Tips on Parenting—Michelle Duggar (Convention Center) 2:00—General Session (Convention Center) Triumphant Music

The Hulin Sisters: All The Way My Savior Leads Me Burnett Sisters: In Moments Like These

o Looking to Jesus by Giving Thanks in All Things —Gabriel Cleator

o Passing the Torch to the Next Generation—Josh Duggar o Real Relationships Meet Real Needs—Chris Hogan

2:00—Student Sessions (Library) o Seedtime and Harvest Tom Harmon

oL ooking to Jesus for Effective Missions Otto Koning

o Develop a Passion Worth Living For

Wednesday Evening

David Waller

5:00—Dinner 6:30—General Session (Convention Center) Triumphant Music

Paynter Family: Psalm 1 and What Grace is Mine

o The Work of God Around the World —George Mattix Bob Holyfield: Special Prison Ministry Report

George Mattix

Break Robert Staddon: Rejoice in the Lord Mandie & Heidi Query: A Living Sacrifice

o Hearing the Voice of God—Tom Harmon 9:30—Dismiss

Tom Harmon

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THURSDAY

April 24

Thursday Morning 6:30—Breakfast (Field House) 7:00—Dads’ Session (Library, Second Floor) o How to Become the Richest Man in the World—Gil Bates o Christ-Centered Living And Learning

Kevin McCray

—Kevin McCray

ALERT Cadets

COMMIT

Children’s Institute

Pre-Embassy

(Field North of Pine Lodge) (Chapel)

(Library, Second Floor) (ALERT Auditorium)

8:15—Program Sign-In 9:00—General Session (Convention Center) Triumphant Music Mandie & Heidi Query: Great is Thy Faithfulness

oR ecognize Jesus as the Head of Your Home—Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar

Jim Bob & Michelle Duggar

Break Foto & Bridge Sisters: A Prayer of Grateful Praise

o The Spirit of the Accuser —Paul and Jenny Speed

“Countless Christians are being destroyed because they do not understand their enemy.

Learn to identify the spirit of the accuser and overcome him by looking to Jesus.​” 8

Paul and Jenny Speed

Thursday Afternoon 12:00—Lunch (Pick up children from CI) 12:00— Widows, Widowers, and Single Moms’ Banquet (Private Dining Room)

12:45— Student Choir & Orchestra Practice (Library, Second Floor) 1:00— Breakout Session for Women: The High Road to Failure—Jenny Speed (Convention Center) 2:00—General Session (Convention Center) Triumphant Music Adelyn Foto: Nearer Still Nearer The Hulin Sisters: A Mighty Fortress

oH ow to Wage Spiritual Warfare—Otto Koning Break oT hree Mindsets for Passionate Living Otto Koning

—David Waller

oA biding Joy—Nate Paine

Thursday Evening 5:00—Dinner

2:00—Student Sessions (Library) oH ow to Think Like a WorldChanger

Chad Christiansen

oH ow to Never Have Anything “Bad” Happen Gabriel Cleator

oP arameters That Yield Spiritual Power—Gil Bates

6:30—General Session (Convention Center) Triumphant Music

IBLP Headquarters Staff: Since I Have Been Redeemed

o God At Work in Florida Prisons —Ruthie Westfahl

The Query Family: And Can It Be

o The Impact of Generosity in a City —John Morgan

Ice Cream Fellowship

John Morgan

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FRIDAY

April 25

Friday Morning 6:30—Breakfast (Field House) 7:00—Dads’ Session (Library, Second Floor) o God’s Rubber Band—Paul Speed o Complex Conversations: Helping Others Discover God’s Truth for Themselves

Paul Speed

—Chris Hogan

8:15—Program Sign-In ALERT Cadets

COMMIT

Children’s Institute

Pre-Embassy

(Field North of Pine Lodge) (Chapel)

(Library, West Wing) (ALERT Auditorium)

9:00— General Session (Convention Center) Triumphant Music The Perryman Family: Hallelujah! We Shall Rise

o Letting Go and Letting God —Gil and Kelly Bates

o Looking to Jesus During Hurts —Anthony Burrus

Break o “Come Unto Me . . . And I Will Give You Rest”—George Mattix

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Chris Hogan

9:00—Student Sessions (Library, Second Floor)

oL ooking Unto Jesus for a “New” Perspective

Paul and Jenny Speed

oH ow to Impact the Culture of Our Day Matt Krause

Friday Afternoon 12:00—Lunch (Pick up children from CI) 1:00–2:00— Student Choir and Orchestra Dress Rehearsal (Convention Center)

1:00–2:00 — Mothers Panel Q&A (Please submit questions to ATI information table) (Library, Second Floor)

2:00—General Session (Convention Center) Triumphant Music The ALERT Men’s Chorus: The Star Spangled Banner, and In God We Trust

o Small Decisions, Large Consequences

Matt Krause

—Matt Krause

oW hat to Do When You Can’t Figure Out What God is Doing—Gil and Kelly Bates reak B The Paynter Family: When I Read My Title Clear

oC onclusion: Vision for IBLP/ATI —Tim Levendusky

Gil & Kelly Bates

o Program Presentations

(CI, COMMIT, Pre-Embassy, ALERT Cadets)

5:15— Break (Parents pick up children from programs) 6:00—Student Choir and Orchestra 6:30—Final Words and Dismiss for Application

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Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith . . . .

—Colossians 2:6

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