Oregon Conference Camp Meeting 2016
Since the first Oregon Camp Meeting in 1878, pastors and church members have practiced this year’s camp meeting theme — "Called Together ... Members in Ministry." That first camp meeting, Adam Stephens offered the use of his farm near Salem, Ore., for the gathering. Pastors and members volunteered to clear and prepare a meeting place, where they were inspired by the messages of Ellen G. White, J.N. Loughborough and A.T. Jones. During that camp meeting, White had a vision of the vast extent of God’s mission for the Adventist Church — a mission that continues today and can be achieved only because we have all been "Called Together ... Members in Ministry."
God’s abundant blessings on this theme await all who attend Oregon Conference Camp Meeting July 19–23 in Gladstone, Ore. The adult meetings will feature worship in music and word, highlighted by gifted musicians and inspired presenters. Early morning messages will be shared by conference leaders — Al Reimche, Dave Allen and Dan Linrud.
Morning study hour will be led by Carl Cosaert of Walla Walla University. A wide range of seminars will be available Wednesday through Friday. Evening messages will feature Mike Tucker of Faith for Today.
The Sabbath worship message will be proclaimed by Ron Halvorsen Jr., Ohio Conference president. The Sabbath afternoon concert features Jennifer LaMountain. Sabbath evening service concludes with music by Oregon Adventist Men’s Chorus.
The children’s ministries department invites all children to enjoy Son Creek Junction, a western gold mining town set in the 1800s. Children will have a great time with music, Bible stories, crafts and skits. Every day they will discover a new nugget of truth for growing up in God’s family drawn from the book of Acts. Each day they will learn a Son Creek sayin’. Themes include "Start Up," "Listen Up," "Open Up," "Look Up" and "Speak Up." The youngest children will spend their time “On the Farm With Jesus.”
Youth and young adult groups will feature engaging social interaction, inspiring music and impactful messages. It is sure to be a meaningful and memorable experience!
Whoever you are, there is something exciting for you at Oregon Conference Camp Meeting 2016. See you there!
Dan Linrud, Oregon Conference assistant to the president for stewardship
The youth tent offers social time, impactful messages and inspiring music.
The Fun Run 5K returns to Gladstone in July.
Ivan Cruz Jr., aka the Reptileman, shows off one of God's creatures.
Music and inspiration are planned for the youth tent.
