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Camp Meeting -June 11-14, 2025

Dear Campers:

It is with great joy and heartfelt excitement that I welcome each of you to our 2025 Camp Meeting! This year’s theme, “Let It Rain,” is more than just a motto. It’s a passionate prayer and bold declaration! We’re asking God to pour out His Spirit upon us like never before, refreshing our churches, our schools, our families, and our communities with His holy presence!

As we gather in worship, prayer, and fellowship, let us open our hearts to receive the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Just as rain brings new life to dry ground, we believe that the Spirit of God will renew our faith, revive our ministries, and restore hope to our barren communities.

This camp meeting is a divine appointment. Through powerful preaching, soul-stirring music, earnest prayer, and sacred moments of connection, we anticipate a mighty move of God. Let’s come with expectation, ready to be transformed and inspired to return to our communities as vessels overflowing with His love and grace.

Thank you for being part of this special time! Welcome to our 2025 Camp Meeting! Let It Rain!

Sincerely,

CARLTON
"Let us know; let us press on to know the Lord; his going out is sure as the dawn; he will come to us as the showers, as the spring rains that water the earth."

HOSEA 6:3

Daily Schedule

Pastors’ & Workers’ Meeting

Wednesday, June 12

Noon

Lunch | Cafeteria

1:30 - 3:30 PM

Workers’ Orientation Cafeteria

Thursday, June 12

9:00 - 10:30 AM

Presentation | Chapel

Philanthropic Services and Industries Fundraising and Grants

Friday, June 13

9:00 - 10:30 AM

Presentation | Chapel

NAD Ministerial Association

Wednesday, June 11

7:00 - 8:30 PM

Opening Night | Main Pavilion

9:30 - 10:00 PM

“Happy Hour” Prayer Time

9:00 - 11:00 PM

Snack Bar | Cedar Café

Thursday, June 12

7:00 AM

Morning Manna | Chapel

8:15 - 9:15 AM

Breakfast | Cafeteria

9:30 - 11:30 AM

Outreach Projects | Oak Lodge

9:30 - Noon

Counseling Services

10:30 - 11:45 AM

Workshops | Page 7 Noon

Power Hour | Main Pavilion

1:15 - 2:30 PM

Lunch | Cafeteria

2:00 - 6:00 PM

Snack Bar | Cedar Cafe

3:30 - 4:30 PM

Workshops | Page 7

7:00 - 8:45 PM

Evening Service | Main Pavilion

SWRC Ministerial Spouses Association

9:30 - 10:00 PM

“Happy Hour” Prayer Time

9:00 - 11:00 PM

Snack Bar | Cedar Café

Friday, June 13

7:00 AM

Morning Manna | Chapel 8:15 - 9:15 AM

Breakfast | Cafeteria

8:30 - 11:30 AM Mobile Medical Unit

9:30 - 11:30 AM

Outreach Projects | Oak Lodge

9:30 - Noon

Counseling Services

10:30 - 11:45 AM Workshops | Page 7

Noon

Power Hour | Main Pavilion

1:15 - 2:30 PM

Lunch | Cafeteria

1:15 - 2:30 PM

Senior Luncheon* | Cafeteria

*Free Luncheon for Senior Adults (65+) with the Conference President.

Friday, cont.

1:30 PM

Ministerial Spouses Dinner

1:30 -3:00 PM

Outreach Projects

City of Athens

2:00 - 6:00 PM

Snack Bar | Cedar Cafe

3:30 - 4:30 PM

Workshops | Page 7

7:00 - 8:45 PM

Evening Service* | Main Pavilion

Youth Ministries

9:30 - 10 PM

“Happy Hour” Prayer Time

*Evening Service is a joint service. Adults and Youth meet in the Adult Pavilion.

Sabbath, June 14

7:00 AM

Morning Manna | Chapel

8:15 - 9:15 AM

Breakfast | Cafeteria

Morning Service

Main Pavilion

9:00 - 10:15 AM Sabbath School

10:15 AM

Children’s Ministries Presentation

Personal Ministries Spotlight 11:00 AM

Divine Worship Experience

Afternoon Programs Main Pavilion 4:00 PM Ordination

5:30 PM Pathfinder Parade*

*Pathfinder lineup is at 4:30 PM.

Sabbath, cont. 6:15 PM

Education Spotlight 7:00 PM

Evening Concert Fred Hammond, Gales Jones Murphy, SWRC Mass Choir, Stephen Manders & Decree Presidential Charge 9:00 PM Watermelon Fest

9:00 - 11:00 PM

Snack Bar | Cedar Cafe

Sunday, June 15 9 AM

Lay Advisory Meeting

Theme Song

Holy Spirit, You Are

Welcome Here

There’s nothing worth more That will ever come close Nothing can compare You’re our living Hope Your presence, Lord.

I’ve tasted and seen Of the sweetest of love When my heart becomes free And my shame is undone Your presence, Lord

Chorus

Holy Spirit You are welcome here Come flood this place And fill the atmosphere Your glory God Is what our hearts long for To be overcome By Your presence, Lord.

Thursday

10:30 - 11:45 AM

3:00 - 4:30 PM

Workshops

Friday

Workshops

Free Mobile App

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With the app, you can:

• View full program details at your convenience

• Select your favorite events and stay on track with reminders

• Connect and chat with the Camp Meeting community

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Whether you’re attending every session or dropping in for your favorites, the app helps you stay organized, informed, and engaged.

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Scan the QR Code to go to the “Let It Rain” website. Then follow these steps:

Step 1

Register for the Free Mobile App.

Step 2

Download the Mobile App “NAD Events” available on Google Play or the App Store. The download buttons are on the “Let It Rain” Camp Meeting website.

Step 3 Login to the “NAD Events” Mobile App using the email you registered with. Check your email to verify your email registration and click on the link provided to access all the event information.

Community Service Outreach Projects

Thursday, June 12

9:30 - 11:30 AM Oak Lodge Downstairs Multi-Purpose Room

Friday, June 13

9:30 - 11:30 AM Oak Lodge Downstairs Multi-Purpose Room

1:00 - 3:00 PM City of Athens

Counseling Services

Thursday, June 12 & Friday, June 13

9:30 - Noon Professional counseling services will be available throughout Camp Meeting for those seeking support, guidance, or a listening ear.

Advance sign-up is required to reserve a time slot. Please scan the QR code to your left to schedule your session.

All sessions are confidential and offered at no cost by Dr. Patrick & Mrs. Denise Crarey, LCPC | Administrative Office Building - Conference Room

Health Ministries | Mobile Medical Unit

Friday, June 13

8:30 - 11:30 AM

Texas Health Huguley Mobile Medical Unit will offer free medical services to those in attendance. All present are invited to benefit from these services including flu shots, immunizations for adult and children, adult hepatitis A&B and TDaP (tetanus, diphtheria, pertusis/whooping cough) vaccines, and biometric screening (BMI, total cholesterol, and blood glucose).

Morning Manna

7:00 - 8:00 AM

Power Hour

Service

Thursday to Sabbath | Chapel NOON - 1:00 PM Thursday to Sabbath | Main Pavilion 7:00 - 8:45 PM Wednesday to Friday | Main Pavilion

Opening Prayer

Praise & Worship

Welcome & Announcements

Prayer Circles

Introduction

Musical Selection

Sermon & Appeal

Closing Remarks & Announcements

Benediction

CHAIRPERSONS Thursday

Opening Prayer

Praise & Worship

Welcome & Announcements

Prayer Circles

Introduction

Musical Selection

Sermon & Appeal

Closing Remarks & Announcements

Benediction

CHAIRPERSONS

Opening Prayer

Praise & Worship

Welcome & Announcements

Video Presentation

Offertory

Prayer Circles

Introduction of Speaker

Musical Selection

Sermon & Appeal

Closing Remarks & Announcements

Benediction

CHAIRPERSONS

Speaker Schedule

Morning Manna

Thursday

Pastor Conrad Bobb-Semple

Friday

Pastor Henrithia Hanslip

Sabbath

Pastor Harold Goodloe

Power Hour

Thursday

Pastor Aaron Chancy

Friday

Pastor Aaron Mace

Evening Service

Wednesday

Pastor Pastor Claudia Allen

Thursday

Dr. Gina Spivey Brown

Friday

Pastor Taurus Montgomery

Sabbath School

June 14, 2024

Main Pavilion

9:00 - 10:15 AM

Women’s Ministries

Anysia Archibald, Presiding

Special Presentations

June 14, 2024

Main Pavilion

10:15 - 10:30 AM

Children’s Ministries

Lawanna McCoy, Presiding

10:30 - 10:45 AM

Personal Ministries

Pastor Tyrone Boyd, Presiding

Pastor MacKenzie Kambizi

Message Magazine Representative 10:45 AM

Prelude of Praise

DFW Ghanaian Choir

Worship in Giving

To give your offering or donation online via Southwest Region Conference AdventistGiving, please scan the QR Code. Thank you for your donation.

Call to Worship

Pastor Billy Green

Introit

Theme Song - Page 5

Invocation

Shanequa Manuel

Welcome

Dr. Carlton & Danielle Byrd

Praise & Worship

Myron Butler & Praise Team

Divine Worship Experience

June 14, 2024 | 11:00 AM Main Pavilion

Intercessory Prayer

Pastor Jason North

Musical Selection

Stephen Manders & Decree

Video Presentation

SWRC Media Team

Worship in Giving

Elder Philip Palmer

Offertory Selection

Gale Jones Murphy

Introduction of Speaker

Dr. Carlton P. Byrd

Musical Selection

Le’Andria Johnson & the SWR Conference Mass Choir

Message

Dr. Abraham Jules

Appeal Song

Myron Butler & Praise Team

Benediction

Pastor Neylon Samuel

Ordination

June 14, 2024 | Main Pavilion 4:00 PM

Prelude Musicians

Processional Ministers and Spouses

Invocation Pastor James Cox

Welcome & Occasion Pastor Jason North

Scripture Pastor Terrell McCoy

Introduction of Speaker Dr. Carlton P. Byrd

Musical Selection Gale Jones Murphy

Ordination Message Dr. Ivan Williams

Presentation of Candidate SWRC Media Ministries and Pastor Jason North

Ordination Prayer Pastor Billy Wright

Musical Selection David Graham

Charge Dr. Carlton P. Byrd

Welcome to Ministry Pastor Charles Sanders

Presentation of Gifts SWRC Officers

Ministerial Spouses’ Welcome Danielle Byrd, Angie North, and Janice Ford

Benediction Pastor Vanston Archbold

Recessional Ministers and Spouses

Ordinand Pastor Paul Lawrence & Tanzania

Children’s Ministries | VBS

For Ages 4-12 years

Children’s Registration

Registration is $15 per child and is required for all children. Each registered participants will receive a VBS T-shirt and drawsting backpack.

To register, please scan the QR Code or complete a registration form available at the Welcome Center during office hours.

Wednesday, June 11

3:00 - 5:00 PM Registration Welcome Center 7:00 - 8:45 PM Evening Service* Main Pavilion *Evening Service is a joint service. Adults, Youth and Children meet in the Adult Main Pavilion.

Lawanna McCoy, VBS Director

Thursday, June 12

8:15 -9:15 AM

Breakfast

Cafeteria

9:15 AM - 1:00 PM

Stellar VBS | Gym

1:15 - 2:30 PM

Lunch | Cafeteria

3:00 - 5:00 PM

Choir Rehearsal | Gym

3:00 - 5:00 PM

Activities | Gym

3:30 - 4:15 PM

Swim | Pool

Ages 7-12

4:15 - 5:00 PM

Swim | Pool

Ages 0-6

7:00 - 8:45 PM

Evening Service*

Adult Main Pavilion

*Evening Service is a joint service. Adults, Youth and Children meet in the Adult Main Pavilion.

Friday, June 13

8:15 -9:15 AM

Breakfast

Cafeteria

9:15 AM - 1:00 PM

Stellar VBS | Gym

1:15 - 2:30 PM

Lunch | Cafeteria

3:00 - 5:00 PM

Choir Rehearsal | Gym

3:00 - 5:00 PM

Activities | Gym

3:00 - 5:00 PM

Kids’ Kingdom

Rock Wall

Obstacle Course

Playground

Horseback Riding

Splash Pad

7:00 - 8:45 PM

Evening Service*

Adult Main Pavilion

Sabbath, June 14

8:15 -9:15 AM

Breakfast Cafeteria 10:00 AM

Stellar VBS Presentation

Adult Main Pavilion

10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Children’s Church Gym Downstairs

Multi-Purpose Room

1:15 - 2:30 PM

Lunch | Cafeteria

3:00 - 4:00 PM

Boat Ride | Lake

*Evening Service is a joint service. Adults, Youth and Children meet in the Adult Main Pavilion.

See You Next Year!

Youth Schedule

Wednesday, June 11

3:00 - 5:00 PM

Registration | Welcome Center

Gym and Swimming

7:00 PM

Joint Evening Service

Adult Main Pavilion

9:00 PM

Gym and Swimming

Thursday, June 12

9:00 AM

Devotion | Amphitheater

9:30 - 11:30 AM

Community Service Activity

Oak Lodge Downstairs

Multi-Purpose Room

3:00 - 5:00 PM

Gym and Horseback Riding

7:00 PM

Joint Evening Service

Adult Main Pavilion

9:00 PM

Gym and Swimming

Friday, June 13

9:00 AM

Devotion | Amphitheater

9:30 - 11:30 AM

Community Service Activity

Oak Lodge Downstairs

Multi-Purpose Room

3:00 - 5:00 PM

Swimming and Lakefront Activities

Canoeing

Jet Skiing

7:00 PM

Joint Evening Service

Adult Main Pavilion

Sabbath, June 14

9:00 AM

Flag Raising Ceremony

Bible Bowl | Chapel 9:30 AM Sabbath School | Gym 11:00 AM

University Promotions | Gym 11:30 AM Worship Experience | Gym

3:00 PM

Bible Bowl | Chapel 4:30 PM

Pathfinder Assemble | Gym 5:30 PM Pathfinder Parade 7:00 PM Evening Concert

Fred Hammond, Gales Jones Murphy, SWRC Mass Choir, Stephen Manders & Decree 9:30 PM

Basketball Tournament | Gym

Pathfinder Drill Competition

| Adult Main Pavilion

65+ Adults

Friday, June 13

1:15 - 2:30 PM

Senior Luncheon Free Luncheon for Senior Adults (65+) with the Conference President.

Food Services First Aid | EMT

Cafeteria

8:15 - 9:15 AM

Breakfast

Thursday through Sunday 1:15 - 2:30 PM Lunch

Wednesday through Sabbath

Cedar Café

Singles’ Ministries

Saturday, June 14

9:00 PM

Game Night and Food Social Cafeteria

$10 per person

Office Hours

Daily

9 AM - Noon

2:00 - 5:30 PM

9:00 - 10:00 PM

2:00 - 6:00 PM Dinner

Thursday and Friday

9:00 - 11:00 PM Snack Bar

Wednesday and Thursday

Sunset + Snack Bar

Saturday

Exhibitors

Hope Channel Message Magazine

Oakwood University

Pine Forge Academy

Southwestern Adventist University

Texas ABC

For any medical or other emergency during office hours, please contact the Camp Meeting Office at 903.675.4876.

For after-hours medical emergencies, call 911 or go directly to the nearest urgent care facility:

East Texas Medical Center 2000 S. Palestine Street Athens, TX 75751

Phone 903.676.1000

Camp Address

Lone Star Camp 6829 FM-317 Athens, Texas 75752

Guest Speakers and Presenters

Dr. Abraham Jules is a dynamic evangelist, author, and international speaker originally from Trinidad. A fourthgeneration Seventh-day Adventist, he answered the call to ministry early in life and earned degrees in Theology and Business from Oakwood University, a Master of Divinity from Andrews University, and a Doctor of Ministry from United Theological Seminary. He has pastored several thriving congregations across New York and conducted evangelistic campaigns resulting in thousands of baptisms around the world. Currently, Dr. Jules serves as the President of the Atlantic Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, where he continues to lead with vision and purpose. He and his wife, Dr. Dominique Juste Jules, are the proud parents of two children.

Dr. Gina Spivey-Brown was recently appointed the 12th president of Oakwood University, making history as the first woman to lead the 129-year-old institution. A dynamic and accomplished higher education leader, Dr. Spivey-Brown currently serves as dean of Howard University’s College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences and brings over 20 years of administrative experience, including prior roles at Loma Linda University and Washington Adventist University. She holds a Ph.D., is a registered nurse, and has earned prestigious fellowships such as FAAN, FNAP, and FADLN. Nationally recognized for her contributions to healthcare education and equity, including receiving the 2023 Gold Award from the Arnold P. Gold Foundation, Dr. Spivey-Brown is known for expanding academic programs, securing major grants, and strengthening institutional excellence. She begins her presidency at Oakwood on July 1, 2025.

Pastor Taurus Montgomery is a dynamic motivational speaker and author of Set On Fire, whose powerful personal story has inspired thousands across the U.S. and abroad. Once entangled in a life of crime and poor choices, Pastor Montgomery experienced a dramatic transformation and went on to earn degrees from Oakwood University and Andrews University. He now passionately empowers student-athletes to overcome adversity and achieve excellence in school, sports, and life. With over 26,000 volunteer hours in community service, his message emphasizes leadership through service. Pastor Montgomery has spoken in over 50 schools across 20 states and several countries, igniting purpose and potential in the next generation. He currently serves as the Lead Pastor of Pioneer Community Church in the South Atlantic Conference and is a proud husband and father of three.

Pastor Claudia Allen is an award-winning professional whose diverse career spans academia, media, government, and nonprofit leadership—all grounded in her passion for education, social justice, and the humanities. She currently serves as the Assistant Pastor at the DuPont Park SDA Church in Washington, D.C., Director of Advancement at Maryland Humanities, and volunteers as Executive Director of Adventist Peace Fellowship. Claudia previously taught literature and writing at the University of Maryland, managed online content for MESSAGE Magazine, and led community outreach for the Howard County Office of Human Rights & Equity. Recognized among Maryland Daily Record’s 2023 Leading Women Under 40, she brings a wealth of experience in advocacy, communications, and racial equity training.

Dr. Ivan L. Williams, Sr. serves as Vice President of Strategy and Leadership for the North American Division of Seventhday Adventists, where he supports over 100 ministerial leaders and more than 4,000 pastors across Bermuda, Canada, the U.S., and the Guam-Micronesia Mission. A dedicated leader and pastor, he previously served as Ministerial Director for the Northern California Conference. Called to ministry at age 13, he holds degrees in Communications and Theology from Oakwood University, a Master of Divinity from Andrews University, and a Doctor of Ministry from Claremont School of Theology, where he focused on pastor burnout and renewal. His ministry has also included service as a California State Assembly Chaplain and as a Chaplain-Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Air Force. A passionate communicator, Ivan enjoys preaching, mentoring, barbering, and promoting a Christ-centered life. He is blessed to share his journey with his wife Kathleen and their two children, Imani and Ivan II.

Michael Brown is the Director of Philanthropic Service for Institutions (PSI) for the North Amercian Division, where he helps organizations attract and retain mission-aligned donors through strategic communication, data analytics, and donor engagement. A seasoned philanthropic consultant and donor communications expert, Michael brings over 25 years of experience serving leading nonprofits such as Wycliffe Bible Translators, Mercy Ships, and Feeding America. He previously led Targeted Insights, a marketing consultancy he founded, and served as Senior Vice President at one of the nation’s largest faith-based advertising agencies. Michael has taught marketing at Webster University and the Christian Leadership Alliance’s Engstrom Institute, and is a sought-after national speaker on nonprofit brand strategy. He holds a B.A. in Mathematics & Computer Science from Oakwood University and an MBA in Marketing & Finance from Tulane University, and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Leadership at Andrews University. Michael and his wife, Lauralee, are proud parents of four children and enjoy serving their community—he especially enjoys coaching Bible Bowl, writing poetry, and playing bass guitar.

Dr. Patrick Vincent is a seasoned minister of the gospel with over 40 years of dedicated service, known for his passion for evangelism, church growth, and community transformation. A native of Trinidad and Tobago, he felt called to ministry from an early age and pursued that calling by earning a Bachelor’s degree in Theology from Northern Caribbean University in Jamaica, a Master of Divinity from Andrews University Theological Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry from Vanderbilt University School of Divinity. Throughout his ministry, Dr. Vincent has built churches and schools, founded the dynamic evangelistic initiative known as the Soul Winning Action Team (SWAT), and led thousands to baptism in Christ. He is joyfully married to Judy Williams, also of Trinidad and Tobago, and together they have committed their lives to faithful service in the cause of Christ.

Dr. Patrick & Denise Crarey, LCPC, have been happily married for forty-six years, successfully navigating the complexities of marriage. Dr. Crarey is a seasoned emergency medicine physician who serves as the Medical Director for Concentra in Prince George’s County, Maryland, while Mrs. Crarey is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a current doctoral candidate. In addition to maintaining her private practice, Mrs. Crarey oversees the outpatient behavioral health department in one of nine regions for the largest hospital system in Maryland. The presenters of numerous family ministries workshops across the United States in both public and private settings, Dr. and Mrs. Crarey seek to positively impact those seeking to improve their relationships. The Crareys have three adult children and are the proud grandparents of six grandchildren.

Dr. Regine Pierre-Antoine is a Haitian American leader, worship artist, and nursing professional who serves at Sinai Haitian SDA Church in Plantation, FL, alongside her husband, Pastor Arbentz Pierre-Antoine. A dynamic conference speaker and missionary, she founded Her Needs Ministries to mentor women spiritually, while also advancing the nursing profession as a board-certified specialist in Nursing Professional Development. Balancing her roles as wife, mother of three, singer, and educator, she draws strength from Isaiah 54:17, living out her faith with resilience and purpose.

Guest Musicians

7:00 PM

Saturday Evening Concert

Main Pavilion

Fred Hammond, Gales Jones Murphy, SWRC Mass Choir, Stephen Manders & Decree

Le’Andria Johnson
Fred Hammond Myron Butler
Gale Jones Murphy
Stephen Manders & Decree

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