The unseasonal warmth of the sun May 15–18 at Camp Berachah in Auburn, Wash., was surpassed only by the warmth of fellowship shared by those who attended the 32nd annual Regional Convocation, This Little Light of Mine.
Organized and presented by the North Pacific Union Conference Office of Regional Affairs with Alphonso McCarthy, NPUC vice president for regional affairs, and Pattric Parris, NPUC administrative assistant, this annual event provides opportunities to share in learning, faith and fellowship.
The 2008 convocation featured a keynote sermon by Carlton Byrd, Berean Church pastor in Atlanta, Ga., as well as presentations by Joyce Johnson, higher education professor in Hagerstown, Md., and Washington Johnson II, editor of Message magazine. In addition, workshops were presented by T. A. McNealy, Mount Olive Church pastor in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Keith Doram, Adventist Health vice president and chief medical officer; and Eric Walsh, Loma Linda University Medical Center’s Urgent Care Department medical director. Throughout the weekend, This Little Light of Mine carried the theme of evangelism and personal ministry.
Sabbath services also included four baptisms by Kevin Rogers, Mount Tahoma Church pastor, and numerous musical performers, including Tina Glenn, a recording artist from Antioch, Calif. Gregory Nelson, Dupont Park Church youth pastor in Washington, D.C., presented the youth programs and for the first time, specific programs for young adults were offered.
Make your plans now to attend the 2009 Regional Convocation, May 14–17 at Camp Berachah.
Mildred Tuggle directs Le Chanticleers during the Sabbath service. The performanced marked their 30th anniversary singing at regional convocation. (Heidi Martella)
Members of the praise team lift their voices during the regional convocation's Sabbath service. (CJ Anderson)
Eric Walsh, Loma Linda University Medical Center Urgent Care medical director, speaks to youth about the dangerous influence of the wrong role models. (Heidi Martella)
Pastors pray with Carlton Byrd before his Sabbath sermon. Byrd is the Berean Church pastor in Atlanta, Ga. Convocation leaders pray for God to continue to bless the young pastor's ministry. (Heidi Martella)
Tina Glenn, recording artist, shares various performances throughout the weekend. She was the convocation's featured musical guest. (CJ Anderson)
"Whatever we are going to do for Jesus, we don't have much time," says T. A. McNealy in a Friday night message with the regional convocaion. (CJ Anderson)
Even with the addition of a separate young adult program, the gym at Camp Berachah was filled to capacity on Sabbath. (Heidi Martella)
Kevin Rogers, Mount Tahoma Church pastor, baptizes Joel Allen. (Heidi Martella)
Carlton Byrd, Berean Church pastor in Atlanta, Ga., presented the Sabbath message. (CJ Anderson)
Carlton Byrd engaged listeners as he shared a Sabbath message. (Heidi Martella)
This year's regional convocation featured four baptisms on Sabbath, performed by Kevin Rogers, pastor of the Mount Tahoma church. (Heidi Martella)
Tina Glenn, recording artist, was the featured musical guest at this year's regional convocation, giving several performances throughout the weekend. (Heidi Martella)
A standing room only crowd flooded Camp Berachah for the Sabbath worship service. (Heidi Martella)
Washington Johnson II, editor of Message magazine, gave a report during the regional convocation's Sabbath service. (CJ Anderson)
Youth at the regional convocation participate in their own special programs. (Heidi Martella)
Newly appointed NPUC Treasurer, Mark Remboldt is introduced to the convocation by Alphonso McCarthy, NPUC regial affiairs director and Bryce Pascoe, NPUC executive secretary. (CJ Anderson)
