The Upper Columbia Conference Camp Meeting began with beautiful choir music Friday evening June 19, followed by a stirring sermon by Ron Clouzet, Theology professor and director for the North American Evangelism Institute based at Andrews University. Clouzet encouraged people to let God awaken them and live through them.
The theme of the camp meeting weekend was From Flicker to Flame — Letting Jesus Light Your Life. Contents of the weekend were designed to help people rekindle their love for Jesus and teach people how to truly live through His power.
In addition to Clouzet, worship speakers for the weekend included Brad Thorp, Hope Channel president, and Robert Folkenberg Jr., UCC president. Folkenberg spoke to a packed Walla Walla University Church on Sabbath morning for the main service. His sermon Firefly or Forest Fire reflected his passion for lifestyle evangelism.
"Camp meeting is such an important event for people who are serious about doing God's work," says Folkenberg. "It not only gives us an opportunity to re-focus on the mission we have for these end times, but it's also like a spiritual fruit smoothie full of vitamins and beta carotenes that help boost our faith and commitment to God."
On Sabbath afternoon, 11 seminars were held, including: How to Make a Friend Out of a Stranger, Disaster Preparedness, Health Ministry in Our Church, How to Effectively Disciple Kids and Bible Study Boot Camp.
A concert by Charles Haugabrooks was also part of the Sabbath afternoon programming. His lively singing style combined with classic and inspirational songs created a musical feast that people of all ages enjoyed. "You can really tell that he enjoys singing and sharing the love of God," says Nona Melisted who attended the concert.
For those not able to attend, the main programs were streamed live for Web viewing. The programs are available to view and listen to online at www.uccsda.org/campmeeting. Audio CDs of the seminars are available at the Adventist Book Center in Spokane and College Place, Wash. For more information about these, you can call the ABC at (509) 838-3168.
Connie Willoughby, UCC administrative secretary, shows Tyler Dalrymple, 11, from Spangle, Washington, how to get to the Junior division Sabbath School class during Camp Meeting. (Jon Dalrymple)
Henning Guldhammer, pastor, welcomes the congregation to the Walla Walla University Church during the opening meeting of the UCC Camp Meeting held at the university campus June 19–20. (Jon Dalrymple)
Members of the Walla Walla Valley Men's Chorus perform during the opening meeting of the UCC Camp Meeting. (Jon Dalrymple)
Ron Clouzet, director of the North American Division Evangelism Institute and professor of Christian Ministry and Pastoral Theology at Andrews University, shares an inspiring message during the Friday evening meeting at the UCC camp meeting held June 19–20, 2009 at Walla Walla University. (Jon Dalrymple)
Charles Haugabrooks sings a powerful song Sabbath afternoon during his concert at the UCC camp meeting June 19–20, 2009 at Walla Walla University. (Jon Dalrymple)
Ron Clouzet, director of the North American Division Evangelism Institute and professor of Christian Ministry and Pastoral Theology at Andrews University, visits with camp meeting attendees after his sermon Friday evening at the UCC camp meeting. (Jon Dalrymple)
On the day before Fathers Day, this young beginners Sabbath School class attendee shows his dad the "golden" crown he got "from heaven" at the UCC camp meeting. (Jon Dalrymple)
Robert Folkenberg Jr., UCC president, preaches a sermon Firefly or Forest Fire during the main worship service at the UCC Camp Meeting. (Jon Dalrymple)
A packed Walla Walla University Church listens to Robert Folkenberg Jr. share a message called "Firefly or Forest Fire" at the UCC Camp Meeting held at the universty June 19–20, 2009. (Jon Dalrymple)
UCC Camp Meeting attendees visit outside the Walla Walla University Church after the Sabbath morning services. (Jon Dalrymple)
Charles Haugabrooks signs autographs after his Sabbath afternoon concert at the Walla Walla University Church. (Jon Dalrymple)
