Conference Events 
August 24, 2018 

    
Random “nuggets” garnered from various presentations—there were 18 seminar speakers and 7 main guest pastors.  Amazing.

•      Mission was not made for the church. The church was made for mission—God’s mission.
•      The purpose of being a disciple is not only to proclaim the good news of the Gospel, but to demonstrate the love of God to people who are in need.
•     Real church begins when the worship service ends—when people go out to immerse themselves in the community’s needs. Leaders of all divisions in the church should be patient, kind and compassionate with one another, forgive each other, never hate one another, be humble toward each other and have fellowship with one another. They do need accountability, but they also need love and encouragement.  Thus fellowship is so very important.
•      Our purpose is not just to “win people over” to our beliefs but, like Andrew the disciple, to bring people to Jesus.
•      To be like Jesus is to be a servant.  If we are not a true servant we do not qualify as a leader. When our life is a storm, don’t forget that Jesus is in your boat. Jesus trusted in His Father, and slept peacefully.  Shouldn’t we?  Forget your own feeble efforts to save yourself.  That’s useless.  Turn your life over to Him.  Stay close to Him, emulate Him and He’ll save you and keep you in the way of salvation.  Then you will also be able to relax, rest and enjoy His unending grace.
•      We do should not seek value in those we love.  Like Jesus, we should create value in the ones He loves—all people.
•      Salvation is not just to obtain, but to retain.
•      Ask not “what is truth?” but rather Who is the truth?  Jesus.
•      We often ask how we can be the best church in the community (the focus is on us).  We should rather ask how can we be the best church for the community (the focus then is on others).
•       Do not look at people as projects.  Look at them as children of God, whom He loves dearly and Whom He wants to be with for eternity.
•      We can’t say, “I love God but I don’t necessarily love all people.” For all people are God’s people.
•       Some refer to us as Seventh-day Eventists.  We hold an
  “event” (program, seminar, evangelistic series 1-6 per year) but never really “mingle” with the community beforehand, during or even after. Determine what God is calling you to do for Him.  Remember the simple formula Ellen White penned?  Mingle, find needs, fill those needs, and then ask people to follow Jesus.
•      Do not merely serve for Jesus (relying on your skills or resources) but serve with Jesus, relying on His skills, power and Holy Spirit.
•      And witnessing is not just about your ability, but your availability.
•     Don’t just give people information—head to head, but give them care and comfort with love—heart to heart
•      With Jesus—discover grace, grow in grace

Submitted by: Sid Kettner,
Creston Seventh-day Adventist Church

A number of items were found and turned into the lodge office during Camp Meeting 2018. Items include phones, glasses, and vehicle keys etc.

If any of these items might be yours, please call the Conference Office at 604 853 5451 to identify and claim before September 30.

Join us on the beautiful beaches of Pugwash, Nova Scotia in Canada, September 26-30th!
The SDACC is hosting Hope and Wholeness Health Summit you won’t want to miss.

There will be a variety of topics and training, including Depression and Anxiety Recovery, Mental Health First Aid Training, Health Coach Training, Plant-based cooking classes, how to have effective home ministries, including in home wellness retreats. We are adding some exciting features, including a question/answer forum, 5k Mud Run, Make & Take natural home products, exercise classes, how to minister in your community, and much more! There will also be an opportunity for you to share your ideas, concerns, and expectations for Health Ministries in North America with your Union and NAD Directors. This event is co-sponsored by the NAD Health Ministries.

These topics and others feature a variety of speakers including:

• Mark Johnson, SDACC President,
• Pekka Maattanen, Professor, Burman University,
• Jon Betlinski, MD, Director, Division of Public Psychiatry, Oregon Health & Science University,
• Jonathan Zita, Director Lifestyle Canada
• Dr. Angeline David, NAD Health Ministries Director
• Dr. Eddie Ramirez, Director of Research of the Nedley Clinic and Weimar Institute
• Rudy Davis, ND
• Bonney Musgrave, Assistant Professor, Vegetarian Culinary Arts, Southern Adventist University
• Breck Lang, RN, MSc, Global Community Development
• Frank Kelemen, MSc Biology
• Angela Poch, CN, Health Coach
• and others.

This is located at the summer camp which is right on the ocean. The views are beautiful, with a rustic camp feel. Bedding is only provided for speakers. You must bring your bedding or pay an additional $30. Meals and lodging included in cost. Consider bringing a young adult from your church!

Single Ticket September 26-30:
$135 including linens $165

Single Ticket September 28 evening-30:
$80 including linens $110

Single Ticket (under age 26) September 28 evening-30:
$50 including linens $80

Single Ticket Vendor Fee Septmeber 26-30:
$250

Wednesday, September 26 registration starts at 4pm
Weekend registration starts at 4pm Friday, September 28

Please note all funds are in Canadian currency. Certified Trainings are an additional fee, please contact organizer for fees. Weekend tickets do not include certified trainings, Depression and Anxiety Recovery, Mental Health First Aid, etc.

Shuttle services are offered from the Halifax, Nova Scotia airport on Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday.

Workshops and Trainings include:

• Addictions Recovery
• Depression & Anxiety Training (additional charge)
• Mental Health First Aid Training (additional charge)
• Health Coaching
• Cooking Classes
• Whole Family Wellness
• In-Home Wellness Retreats
• Reaching Refugees
• Compassion of Christ
• Diabetes Undone
• Community Health Expo
• God & Science
• Caring for the Heart
• Exercise for the Soul
• Effective Home Ministries

Added Features!:

• Spa Night!
• Make & Take Home Products
• 5K Fun Run/Walk
• Open Forum Discussion
• Question/Answer Discussion Panel
• Pilates Classes
• Walks on the Beach!
• Visioning Prayer Session
• Share your ideas/concerns/expectations with your Union, and NAD Leaders