Alberta Conference Virtual Camp Meeting 2021 STRONGER TOGETHER

This year's Virtual Camp Meeting is going to be unlike any Alberta Camp Meeting you've experienced before. We're not just going to hear about faith. We will experience faith as a community — a community that spans Alberta and the Northwest Territories. We hope you'll plan to join us!

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Worship & Seminars

Daily for youth and adults.

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Daily Disciples

Daily morning devotionals.

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This Is Us (Youth and young adults)

Focusing on a creative, innovative and compassionate generation.

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Rescue | I Wonder (Ages 5 - 14)

Children's activities, experiments and more.

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Conference Happenings with Debbie

Get the inside scoop on Conference projects.

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Prayer Meetings

Daily prayer meetings for all who wish to join.

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Haystacks 5K & 10K Fun Run

Join us on www.Strava.com and run with us during Virtual Camp.

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Sabbath Morning Live

Join us for Sabbath lessons and interviews.

Adult Speakers/Seminars

Evening

Unsung Heroes

Friday, July 9 (7:00 p.m.)

Gary Hodder | President Alberta Conference

For the past four years, Gary has served as the President of the Alberta Conference. He graduated from CUC (Burman University) and Andrews University. Born and raised in Newfoundland, Gary served a total of fifteen years in that Province - as Pastor of the St. John’s Church and President of the Newfoundland Mission. In Ontario, he served as College Park Senior Pastor and Secretary of the Conference. Gary has pastored in several churches in AB Conference during his ministry. He is married to Almyra and they have 5 children. Gary enjoys ministry and considers it a privilege to be in God’s service.

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Morning

1+1+1=1

Evening

The Ninety-nine are Watching

Sabbath, July 10 (11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.)

Mike and René Lemon | Hosts for It Is Written Canada

They have two amazing daughters, Jo-Ann and Miclain, who are extroverts like their parents are and love to make meaningful connections with others.

Mike and René Lemon are the hosts for It Is Written Canada, a nationwide television ministry that spotlights the life-transforming power of trusting God’s Word. They are both 100% organic, non- GMO, sweet- and- sour lemons. René is the sweet one.

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Evening

Stronger Together in Battle

Tuesday, July 13 (7:00 p.m.)

Evening

This Is Us (Youth Program)

Thursday, July 15 (7:40-8:00 p.m.)

Massiel Davila-Ferrer | Chaplain, Burman University Associate Pastor, College Heights Church

Massiel Davila-Ferrer's origin story begins in Managua, Nicaragua. At a young age, her family moved to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, where she grew up. In 2012, Massiel joined the team at College Heights Seventh- day Adventist Church, and in August 2019, she accepted the invitation to serve as chaplain for Burman University.

During her time in Lacombe, she met and married her teammate and best friend for life, Junior Ferrer, who also serves on the campus of Burman University.

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Evening

Running To Win

Wednesday, July 14 (7:00 p.m.)

Trevor O’Reggio | Chair of the Church History Department of the Seventh- day Adventist Seminary at Andrews University

Trevor O’Reggio was born in Jamaica. He graduated from Calabar High School, Theology from West Indies College, BA in Theology at Walla Walla College, MDiv from Andrews University Theological Seminary, PhD in History from the University of Chicago, and DMin in Marriage and Family from Gordon- Conwell Seminary in Boston. Trevor also spent 15 years in pastoral ministry. Since 1998, Trevor has been a professor of Church History, Religious Education and Discipleship at Andrews University Theological Seminary and chairs the Church History Department. Trevor has authored several books and articles. He is married to Dr. Anna Maria Simpson and they are parents of three beautiful children.

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Evening

Cancel Culture vs Community Culture

Sunday, July 11 (7:00 p.m.)

Liz Pule | Co-director for Family, Singles, Men's and Women's Ministries Ontario Conference

Pastor Elizabeth Pule counts it a blessing to experience life with all people. She is currently serving alongside her husband, Orlando, as the co-directors for Family, Singles, Men’s and Women’s Ministries in the Ontario Conference. They are blessed with three energetic boys: Gabriel, 14; Isaiah, 13; and Samuel, 8. She believes no-strings-attached love is the foundation of being a disciple of Jesus.

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Evening

One in Christ

Monday, July 12 (7:00 p.m.)

Afternoon

Trinity

Friday, July 16 (2:00 p.m.)

Denis Fortin | Professor of Historical Theology

A native of Quebec City, Denis Fortin is a professor of historical theology and a former dean of the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary of Andrews University (Michigan, USA). He is also a teaching pastor for the One Place Fellowship on campus. Denis is married to Kristine Knutson, and they have three adult children: Kimberly, Mark, and Erika. In 2019, Denis and Kris walked 800 km of the ancient pilgrimage trail, the Way of St. James, from France to Santiago de Compostela, Spain.

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Evening

No Walls, No Borders, No Limits

Thursday, July 15 (7:00 p.m.)

Cami Oetman | Adventist World Radio’s Vice President

Cami Oetman is Adventist World Radio’s vice president. She began her diverse career as a model, attained a master’s degree, and was a successful international business owner. Through miraculous events, God clearly called her into evangelism. She has filmed over 100 AWR mission stories abroad.

Her online Unlocking Bible Prophecies series has surpassed 8 million views and been translated into over 50 languages.

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Evening

Sermon

Friday, July 16 (7:00 p.m.)

Wayne Williams | Vice President of Administration of the Alberta Conference

As a young adult, Pastor Williams was impressed to enter into the ministry. He studied at Canadian University College, Oakwood College, and Northern Caribbean University, earning a BA in Theology and Religion. After pastoral employment in the Ontario Conference, he obtained a MDiv at Andrews University and is presently completing a Doctorate at Andrews University.

He returned to the Ontario Conference until becoming Vice President of Administration/ Executive Secretary of the Alberta Conference. Pastor Williams maintains his greatest earthly treasure is his family, his wife and two children.

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Evening

Sermon

Sabbath, July 17 (7:00 p.m.)

G. Alexander Bryant | President of the North American Division and vice president of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

Glenward Alexander Bryant, DMin, fifth president of the North American Division, is a pastor and seasoned administrator.

Prior to his current position, he served as a departmental director, Education superintendent, conference president, and division executive secretary. His passion for ministry springs from his love for evangelism and teaching. He staunchly advocates for a spirit of collaboration, believing the Church is stronger together.

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Afternoon

It’s Okay Not to Be Okay

Monday, July 12

Let’s Talk – Supporting a Friend

Tuesday, July 13

It’s Everybody’s Business – A Discussion About Suicide Prevention

Wednesday, July 14

Because You’re Worth It – Supporting Victims of Sexual Abuse

Thursday, July 15

Elise Kruithof | Director of the Sakala Success Centre

Elise Kruithof is the director of the Sakala Success Centre and the mental health coordinator at Burman University. Prior to joining Burman in 2018, she worked as a provincial suicide prevention coordinator with Alberta Health Services. Before moving to Alberta in 2012, Elise lived in northwestern British Columbia, where she taught at Northwest Community College (psychology, counseling, sociology, and criminology) and worked as a community-based counselor.

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Afternoon

Building a Healthy Home

Monday, July 12 to Friday, July 16 (1:00 p.m.)

Claudio and Pamela Consuegra | Family Ministries Directors, North American Division

Claudio Consuegra joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1976. At Columbia Union College (now Washington Adventist University) in Maryland, he met and married Pamela, the associate director of the Family Ministries Department for the North American Division. Prior to being elected Family Ministries director for the NAD, Claudio served as the director for the Ministerial, Evangelism, Communication, Ethnic Ministries, and Family Ministries departments, as well as the vice president of administration for the Minnesota Conference. For three years, he and Pam hosted a national call-in talk show on LifeTalk Radio. He and Pamela have been married for more than 35 years and have two daughters, Diana and Hadassah, and sons-in-law, Greggory and Andrew, respectively.

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Evening Interview

Conference Happenings With Debbie

Monday, July 12 to Sabbath, July 17 (6:30 p.m.)

Debbie Schwarz | Administrative Assistant/ Associate Secretariat / President/Secretariat

Debbie Schwarz grew up in Kelowna and studied at Walla Walla College, where she graduated with a Nutrition Care degree. She spent 20 years as Director of Food Service for Conference-owned Long Term Care facilities.

Debbie served as a missionary in Hong Kong and Uganda where she taught ESL and worked as a host of English programs at Adventist World Radio (Hong Kong) and Administrative Assistant for the Vice Chancellor of Academics at Bugema University, Uganda.

Debbie has been the Administrative Assistant to both the President and Executive Secretary in the Alberta Conference for almost 10 years.

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Evening

This Is Us

Friday, July 9 (7:40-8:00 p.m.)

Ashia Lennon | Interim head pastor at the Pinehouse Drive Seventh-day Adventist Church in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Pastor Ashia Lennon grew up on the beautiful island of Jamaica. In 2007, she relocated to Canada, where she completed a diploma in biotechnology. In 2014, she received her call to ministry, then attended Burman University in Alberta, Canada, where she completed her undergraduate degree in theology. Pastor Ashia is currently completing her masters in pastoral ministry at Andrews University. Her focus in ministry involves the practice of empathetic listening and assisting people in finding healing while discovering efficient ways of communicating. She is currently the interim head pastor at the Pinehouse Drive Seventh-day Adventist Church in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

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Morning

This Is Us

Sabbath, July 10 (11:40-12:00 a.m.)

Ben Lundquist | Young Adult Ministries Director for the Oregon Conference

Benjamin Lundquist is currently one of the prominent voices for young adult ministry in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He is currently serving as Young Adult Ministries director for the Oregon Conference and also as the Young Adult Ministries coordinator for the North American Division.

Each year, Benjamin leads teams of young adult leaders in community service efforts with organizations such as St. Vincent DePaul, Toys for Tots, and Samaritan’s Feet. He is passionate about inspiring young adults to become growing followers of Jesus and leaders for His cause.

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Evening

This Is Us

Sunday, July 11 (7:40-8:00 p.m.)

Marc Andrade | Chaplain at PAA and CHCS

Pastor Marc Andrade grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In 2010, he moved to Lacombe, Alberta, where he graduated with a degree in theology and an after-degree in secondary education. He continued to teach high school Bible at CWAA in Calgary and is currently working as the chaplain at PAA and CHCS in Lacombe.

He enjoys teaching and having real discussions with his peers and young people as they try to see and experience God in their everyday lives. He loves to play music and will never pass up a challenge on the basketball court, despite how much it will hurt his knees the next morning. At the end of the day, his true passion is for people to see the real-life practicality of following Jesus today through His Word and the testimonies of others.

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Evening

This Is Us

Monday, July 12 (7:40-8:00 p.m.)

Jose D. Sanchez | Student at the Seventh- day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University

Jose D. Sanchez was born and raised in Venezuela. In 2007, his family received an invitation to minister among the Hispanic community in Toronto, ON, which they accepted. He attended Burman University, from which he obtained his degree in religious studies in 2016. For two years he served as a youth pastor in the Ontario Conference. Jose is happily married to a wonderful woman by the name of Laura Angelica Sanchez.

Lately, Jose also began a YouTube channel in Spanish called Claro y Simple, where he seeks to present the gospel through word and music in a “clear and simple” way. Currently, Jose is a full-time student at Andrews University, pursuing his MDiv with a special emphasis in chaplaincy.

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Evening

This Is Us

Tuesday, July 13 (7:40-8:00 p.m.)

Alex Portillo | Youth and Young Adult Pastor at Meadow Glade Seventh-day Adventist Church

Alex Portillo is the Youth and Young Adult pastor at Meadow Glade Seventh-day Adventist Church and host of the MGC Podcast. Alex was born in Silver Spring Maryland and grew up in the Washington DC metropolitan area.

He graduated from Burman University with an undergraduate degree in Religious Studies and Biblical languages. Most recently, he graduated from Andrews University with a MDiv. His interests are in stoic philosophy, wisdom literature, and self-development. He lives in Vancouver, WA with his wife, Chelsea, and their dog, Nimbus.

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Evening

This Is Us

Wednesday, July 14 (7:40-8:00 p.m.)

Ben Amoah | Chaplain and Youth/Young Adult Pastor in the Lower Mainland

Ben Amoah serves as a chaplain and youth/ young adult pastor in the lower mainland. His passion is helping young people in our church see they have a role to play in the continuing narrative of Jesus.

Originally from Ottawa, Ontario, Ben completed his education at Burman University in Lacombe, Alberta. Check out his podcast, The Auricle Podcast, where people share how their experiences with God have shaped their lives.

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Evening

This Is Us

Friday, July 16 (7:40-8:00 p.m.)

Ron Sydney | Pastor of Pontiac Southside and Detroit Center Churches

Pastor Ron Sydney grew up in St. Lucia. He was called to ministry at a young age. He answered the call and went to study theology at Canadian University College. After graduating, he was called to pastor the Ephesus and Richland churches. It wasn’t too long after his successful ministry that pastor Ron was called to pastor the 24/7 church in Seattle, Washington.

Currently, Pastor Ron is serving as the lead pastor for two churches in the Detroit area, Pontiac Southside and Detroit Center. He loves preaching and sharing inspiring messages with young people.

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Evening

This Is Us

Sabbath, July 16 (7:40-8:00 p.m.)

Mathew Feeley | Pastor, Ottawa East Seventh- day Adventist Church

Pastor Mathew Feeley was born and raised in Toronto. The early years of his life were troubled and characterized by drug abuse and crime. Eventually, after a series of life-changing events, Pastor Feeley accepted God's call to Pastoral Ministry.

He studied at Burman University in Alberta and later did his MDiv at Andrews University.

Currently, he is the Senior Pastor of the Ottawa East Seventh- day Adventist Church. Pastor Feeley's goal is to be a channel of grace and to help others know that Savior who saved him 17 years ago. He is ever thankful for the loving support of his dear wife Kristy and son Ayden.

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Morning

This Is Us

Sabbath, July 16 (11:40-12:00 a.m.)

Damian Chandler | Senior Pastor in Sacramento California

Pastor Damian Chandler was born in Toronto, Canada, and raised on the island of Barbados by his parents, Michael and Grace Chandler. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Theology. He later furthered his preparation by pursuing and attaining a MDiv degree from Andrews University. Pastor Chandler is passionate about ministry but even more passionate about family.

After years of dedicated pursuit, God gave him the desire of his heart and a partner in life, his wife, Tanzy Chandler. They later expanded their partnership with the addition of their daughter, Zoe, son, Salem, and the most recent addition, Levi.

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Morning

Rescued (Ages 5-12)

I Wonder (Ages 13-14)

Sabbath, July 10 to Sabbath, July 17 (9:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.)

Janeth Vasquez | Uniformed Ministries Coordinator for the Alberta Conference

Janeth Vasquez was born and raised in Medellin, Colombia. Her passion for clubs and children’s ministries was developed at a young age, when she experienced firsthand the impact and influence of these ministries in her own life and Christian journey. After becoming a mom for the first time, she decided to dedicate her life and time to her kids and all the children around her.

For the last ten years, she has worked with children of all ages, served as a Sabbath School teacher, home school representative, Adventurers instructor for different local clubs, area and executive coordinator for the Adventurers ministry, and is currently the Uniformed Ministries Coordinator for the Alberta Conference. Her dream is to witness an army of children and youth being touched and transformed by the love of God.

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Praise Team

Sean Kapakasa | Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Worship

Sean Kapakasa is a recent graduate from Burman University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. He is from Ontario and has been involved in praise and worship since he was young. During his years at Burman, he was highly involved in ministry as the Campus Ministries Ignite coordinator, praise team leader, as well as a residence assistant in the various residence halls. When asked why he is passionate about worship, he said, "I am passionate about music and worship because since I was young, I found it to be the way I communicated best and how I interpreted the world.”

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Audrey French | Worship Leader

Having grown up in Church with an innate love for God and music, it was a foregone conclusion that Audrey French would be a praise and worship leader. The second of three children, she was born into a musical family with both parents having spent decades involved in music both inside and outside of the church. She went on to be a member of the youth choir of the West Edmonton Seventh-day Adventist Church and eventually the director of The Light youth choir. In addition to her talents as a singer, Audrey is also a gifted violinist and has performed as a soloist, in an ensemble and at the orchestral level.

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Brandon Napod | Worship Leader

Brandon Napod is a central Alberta-based worship ministry leader, currently serving in the Red Deer/ Lacombe area, and leads worship part-time at Epic Church Red Deer and College Heights Seventh-day Adventist Church. He has also previously served in worship ministries in the Manitoba-Saskatchewan Conference before returning to Alberta to graduate from Burman University with a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies in 2020.

Brandon has a deep interest in modern, contemporary worship and strives to discover new ways in which worshipers can experience God’s love and presence.

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Presenters / Hosts

Morning

Daily Disciples

Sabbath, July 10 to Sabbath, July 17 (7:00 a.m.)

Sandra and Ted Deer | Volunteer Coordinators Revival/Men's Ministries

Ted Deer has ministered in Lacombe. He has served as Chaplain in various assignments in Grades K through 12 and at Burman University, as well as on the Pastoral Team at the College Heights Church.

He and his wife, Sandra, who is also a pastor, have two young children, Stephen and Bethel. Ted’s greatest passion in ministry is encouraging and mentoring others to live daily as a Disciple of Jesus!

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Morning

Maskwacis/MANS Sabbath School/Sabbath Morning Live

Saturday, July 10 (9:45 a.m.)

Lynn McDowell | Director of Planned Giving/ Philanthropy

Lynn earned her law degree at the University of Alberta and her Certified Specialist in Planned Giving while working in Adventist healthcare before joining the Conference.

She co-authored the Canadian PGTS exam for the North American Division in 2015 and has helped nearly 400 Alberta Adventists with their wills through Wills@Camp, Wills Now, and the Conference’s regular wills program.

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Morning

Maskwacis/MANS Sabbath School/Sabbath Morning Live

Lyle Notice | Youth Director, Alberta Conference

Dr. Lyle Notice grew up in City of Toronto. From a young age, he had a passion for the stage and had begun an acting career when he felt God calling him to ministry. After graduating from Canadian University College and Andrews University, he accepted a call to become youth pastor at the Ottawa, Orleans and Kanata Churches. In 2012 he joined the Alberta Conference as Associate Youth Director and since 2014 has served as the Youth Director. Lyle is married to Cheri, and they have two children, Marlowe-Rae and Cairo.

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Morning, Noon, Evening

Prayer Ministry

Friday, July 9 to Sunday, July 17

Honey Todd | Volunteer Prayer Ministries Coordinator

Pastor Honey Todd describes herself as a forgiven child of God, wife of Clinton, mother of Rhian and Sean, and Sean’s wife, Kalie.

Honey has been a Bible teacher in Australia for grades 7-12; a Registered Psychologist in Australia; and a Pastor in Canada for the last 22 years in Lacombe and Calgary, and now back to Lacombe.

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Jordane Smith | Youth and Young Adult Pastor College Heights

Pastor Jordane is Jamaican- Canadian born and raised in Toronto. She is currently the Youth and Young Adult pastor at the College Heights Seventh-day Adventist Church.

She is passionate about creating inspiring worship and safe community.

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Romando Carey | Pastor

Romando Carey recently graduated from Burman University with BA in Theology. He enjoys sharing the Gospel through preaching, teaching and singing. When he’s not preaching, he conducts Ubuntu, a 40-member choir that specializes in Negro Spirituals. Romando strives to be authentic and vulnerable in his relationship with God and his ministry so that he and others can experience all that the Gospel has to offer.