CENTRAL STATES NEWS
Kids “Reboot Fast” at Camp Meeting Courtesy Central States Conference
by Sherrie Monique Bell
Camp meeting staff for Children’s Ministries
Kids at Central States camp meeting experienced their own powerful encounter with Christ. Children First ministry leader Judith Mason and her assistant, Sharon Pergerson, organized a program that served and inspired the
younger members of God’s family. Many of them must deal daily with abuse, violence and fear, and camp meeting provided them a picture of Jesus that helped them grow in faith and look forward to God’s eternal kingdom.
The children conducted their own outreach activity center: “Reboot Fast Camp!” They had opportunity not only to experience but to share with adults the truth about God’s love and His principles of health and healing. Two Central States pastors, William Pergerson and Gene Yocum, helped lead their outreach and also taught a class. The kids themselves shared “Safety Zone” devotions—powerful messages about God’s love and protection. At the poultice station, they educated adults about the benefits of charcoal and dispensed free samples. At the prayer and meditation station, kids prayed for and provided encouraging scriptures to each adult. They also shared praises at
the Bible song station. At the exercise station, children worked out with adults to an exercise DVD. There was even a juicing station, where kids served adults a refreshing and nutritious drink. On Sabbath, Central States children lead out in the divine worship hour, further building their confidence in Christ while teaching them to bring souls to God. Children First leaders are planning a new Christcentered theme for next year’s camp meeting, anticipating the reward of seeing each child grow closer to the God who gives them love and safety. Sherrie Monique Bell is a member of Connection Center in Zimmerman, Minnesota.
Central States Conference Elects Department Directors Disaster Relief: James White Education Superintendent: Judith Mason Evangelism: George Bryant Health Ministries: Compton Ross Men’s Ministries: Compton Ross Message Magazine: Compton Ross Ministerial Director: Gil Webb Multicultural Director: Eduardo Jacobo Prison Ministries: James White Publishing: Compton Ross Religious Liberty: Compton Ross Stewardship: George Bryant Trust Services: George Bryant Van Ministries: James White Young Adult/Youth Director: Donald Rolle Note: A few departmental positions (such as communication director) remain open, to be filled by the Central States Conference Executive Committee.
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