2017 Camp Meeting

“First Things First - God First”

Bermuda Conference of Seventh-day Adventists June 29 - July 1, 2017

7:00 p.m. nightly

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WELCOME TO CAMP MEETING 2017

A Message from the President

Our Camp Meeting theme this year is First Things First - God First. In His sermon on the Mount of Olives, Jesus made several declarations. Among them was His appeal for His people to “seek first the Kingdom of God, and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you” Matt. 6:33. Jesus saw that His people were anxiously waiting and watching for Him to build some earthly kingdom. While He was preaching to them of their heav-enly treasures, they were wondering how their connection with Him would improve their worldly prospects. Jesus told them that when they made the world their supreme concern, that they were acting like the heathen na-tions around them, and living as if there were no God in their lives. He told them “All these things do the nations of the world seek after. Your father knows that you have needs,” but He beckons you to put first things first, and to make God first. Jesus appealed to them to open their hearts to receive His Kingdom, and to make its service their highest interest. That if they gave themselves to God’s service, He who has all power in heaven and earth would provide for their needs. He teaches us to make Him first, last and best in everything. That we should engage in no business, follow no pursuit, seek no pleasure, or personal agenda that would hinder the outworking of His righteousness in our characters and in our lives. He has taught us that the precious things of the hills will perish, but the soul that lives for Him shall abide forever—1 John 2:17. On behalf of the Bermuda Conference leadership, we welcome and encour-age you to make full use of this spiritual feast called Camp Meeting, and to make first things first, by making God and His interest first, best, and last in your lives.

Dr. Kenneth Manders

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CHRIST IS ALL

I don’t possess houses or land, fine clothes or jewelry. Sorrows and cares in this old world my lot seems to be.

But I have a Christ, who paid the price way back on Calvary, And Christ is all, all and all this world to me.

CHORUS Christ is all, He’s everything to me.

Christ is all, He rules the land and sea. Christ is all, and without Him nothing could be,

Christ is all, all and all this world to me.

There are some folk who look and long for this world’s riches. There are some folk who look for power, position too. But I have a Christ, all in my life this keeps me happy.

For Christ is all, He’s all and all this world to me.

CHORUS Christ is all, He’s everything to me.

Christ is all, He rules the land and sea. Christ is all, and without Him nothing could be,

Christ is all, all and all this world to me.

Yes, Christ is all means more to me than this world’s riches. He’s my sight, my guiding light through pathless seas.

Yes, it’s mighty nice to own a prize, Who will my friend be?

For Christ is all, He’s all and all this world to me.

THEME SONG

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Pastor Wright is a Minister, Professor and Family Coun-selor. Elder Henry Monroe Wright began his ministerial career in 1964 after earning a Bachelor of Arts in Religion from Oakwood College. He further qualified himself for the ministry by obtaining a Master’s of Systematic Theology from Andrews University in 1965. Sensing the need for additional training, Henry M. Wright received a Master of Divinity Degree from Ohio based Methodist Theological Seminary in 1978. He also attended Vanderbilt University from 1979 to 1981 for post-

graduate studies in church administration. His minis-terial assignments have taken him to Louisville, Kentucky, Greenville and

Jackson, Mississippi Districts, Columbus, Ohio, Alexandria, Vir-ginia and presently Takoma Park, Maryland. During his forty-eight years of ministry, he has received more than fifty awards and recogni-

tion for pastoral leadership, preaching and evangelism. His professor’s years began at his alma mater, Oakwood College in 1978 as an Assistant Pastor of Re-ligion. He served as Associate Professor of Pastoral Ministry from July 1982 to May 1983. During his tenure at Oakwood College the Senior Class of 1981 voted Elder Wright as Professor of the Year. In May 1983 the Allegheny West Conference called Elder Wright to become president. After a four-year term of being presi-dent of Allegheny West, the Columbia Union called Elder Wright to become Vice President in 1987. From 1992 to 1993 Elder Wright was Vice President for Education for Health Management, Inc. Elder Wright has founded several programs. Project Uplift was a church-sponsored organization founded by donors that used the energy of young adults to provide social services, disaster relief and do-mestic services to local residents. He coordinated, YOURS FOR THE ASKING, a thirty-minute color, religious telecast from October 1975 to 1977. From 1975 to 1977 Elder Wright was a regular guest presenter for the GOOD NEWS telecast. GOOD NEWS aired from the WHIO TV Station in Dayton, Ohio. Over the years, Elder Wright has been given special assignments to serve on various committees in-cluding the Adventist Media Center Reorganization Commission, General Conference Commission on Wom-en’s Ordination, and the North American Division Committee for Union and Local Conference Secretaries’ and Church Clerk Manuals. He has also written numerous articles in various church periodicals. Pastor Wright has had the consistent opportunity to be guest speaker and evangelist at many events, both in the United States and throughout the world. From August, 1993 until April, 2014, Elder Wright was the Senior Pastor for the Community Praise Center Seventh-day Adventist Church, located in Alexandria, Virginia. During those years, the membership has grown from fifty-seven to 1,200, and the tithe base has soared to over $2.4 million. CPC founded a sister church in 2009 called Restoration Praise Center. That church has grown to over 600 in attendance. Elder Wright has now transitioned in ministry to become the Senior Pastor for the Takoma Seventh-day Adventist Church, located in historic downtown Takoma Park, Maryland. He combines his duties as pas-tor with teaching Homiletics and Church Administration for the Washington Adventist University Theology Department. While being blessed in all of the above, Elder Wright has been married to Carol Lindsey Wright, CPA, since 1966. They were gifted with three sons, Henry Monroe Wright, II, Harold Michael Wright (deceased) and Herbert Marcel Wright. The Wright’s also have three grandchildren. Pastor Wright thanks God for nearly 50 years of ministry!

PASTOR HENRY WRIGHT

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Pastor Michael Polite is a man striving to see God face-to-face. This pursuit has brought him into the service of stu-dents across the globe. From South Africa to South-East Asia, Pastor Polite has shared his relevant interpretation of the scriptures.

A graduate of Union College (Lincoln, NE), and La Universidad de Sagunto (Valencia, Spain), Michael Polite maintained a double-major, specializing in Language and Linguistics. He went on to complete his Masters in Church Development at Oakwood University, and is currently enrolled at Andrews University where he is pursuing a Doctorate of Philosophy in Higher Education Administration. Pastor Polite is currently serving as the Associate Chaplain of Faith Development at Andrews Univer-sity where he is leading the campus in creating authentic God encounters for both the Millennial and Internet generations. He is also serving as the Lead Pastor of the New Life Fellowship, a congre-gation that is committed to introducing Young Professionals to the abundant new life promised by Jesus Christ. Pastor Polite has made an international impact as well. His work in the area of youth advocacy has been chronicled by media outlets such as: The Associated Press, USA Today, The Huffington Post, Yahoo News, The Sydney Morning Herald, and the China Times. He has also partnered with commu-nity activists such as Nikki Giovanni and Tavis Smiley to inspire social change within urban communi-ties. Pastor Michael Polite is happily married, passionately driven, and genuinely dedicated to improving the world through social action. His daily wish is that when God calls for a messenger, he will con-sistently have the courage to respond, “Here am I; send me.”

PASTOR MICHAEL POLITE

YOUTH/YOUNG ADULT SPEAKER

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DR. STANLEY JAMES

EARLY MORNING MANNA

A son of the soil who reached for the sky. Dr. Stanley James became an Adventist at 11 years old, the first of his family to do so. He was baptized in the St. George’s church and soon after attended Bermuda Institute. He served

as the Head Boy for his Junior and Senior years before going on to Oakwood College to complete a Bachelors Degree in Biochemistry and Religion. He returned to Bermuda Institute and taught sciences and math before furthering his education at Loma Linda University School of Medicine where he completed his Doctoral Degree. He subsequent-ly pursued his training in Internal Medicine at the Kettering Medical Center in Dayton, Ohio, and re-turned to Bermuda to practice medicine in a variety of settings, including the local hospital and community practice. Dr. James never forgot his calling to Ministry and returned to academia to pursue the Masters of Divinity degree at Andrews University Theological Seminary while practicing medicine in St. Joseph, Michigan. He is currently the Medical Director of the Patient Centered Medical Home at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and is the Owner of Premier Health and Wellness Medical Center on King Street. He actively uses his ministry training as an assistant to Dr. Sydney Gibbons, pastor of the Hamilton Seventh-day Adventist Church. His ministry passion is the study of righteousness by faith. This passion takes him around the world to diverse places including Israel, Cuba, South Africa, Germany, Haiti and across North America. Dr. James has his feet firmly planted in the soil, while his eye is on the sky, awaiting the soon return of his Savior and Lord.

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At the tender age of 3, Mark was overheard singing in harmony with his older brother. Uncertain of what was taking place, Mark’s mother entered the room asking if the melodious sounds were coming from the radio. Henceforth, a seed was planted and began to take root, developing an undeniable passion for music.

Born into a musically inclined family, by age 4, Mark was a member of the group, The 3M’s, con-sisting of his siblings. As he developed, so did his vocal ability and range allowing him to scale from baritone to soprano with ease. In time, Mark would add writing and arranging music to his skill set. In his teems, he received recognition for his talents by winning Best Male Soloist at the National Gospel Competition for High Schools. He ahs also been humbled by opportunities to share the stage with Wintley Phipps, CeCe Winans, Richard Smallwood, Karen Clark-Sheard, the late Daryl Coley and a host of other gospel greats.

Mark has appeared on the Word Network, Three Angels Broadcasting Network, Date to Dream Net-work ad the Hope Channel. The theme song for the radio show Gospel Revelations aired on WFDU 89.1fm was written and sung by Mark. He currently has 2 albums. The first project, entitled “My Testimony”, is one filled with Mark’s impassioned message that with God you can find peace and joy no matter what you are going through. The second project, entitled “Refashioned Hymns” is a collection of well-known songs that have been an inspiration to may and continue to be a source of encouragement to people along their Christian journey. In addition, he is working on a new project, entitled “Way Out of New Way.” His desire is to use the music to bring hope to people everywhere in these perilous times.

Mark accredits his spiritual and musical inspiration to both God and his mother, Sister Beatrice Prentice. Blessed with remarkable musical abilities and a persevering drive to spread the Good News of a Loving Savior, Mark is excited about all that God has in store for him.

MARK PRENTICE

GUEST SOLOIST

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Beverly Burton, singing evangelist, songwriter, pianist and teacher from The Bronx, New York en-joys sharing her testimony about the Love of God and His many chances through her music.

Beverly has been ministering through singing from the age of 5, and since then has written over a hundred songs about God’s grace in her life. She recently released her first gospel single, “My Eve-rything”, and looks forward to so much more to come.

In 2007, Beverly gave up her science teaching career to go back to school and study music at Leh-man College where she received her degree in 2010. Since then, she has moved into her full-time calling as a singing evangelist and private music instructor at the Beverly Burton School of Music where she teaches private piano and voice lessons all for the glory of God.

She strongly believes that God know the plans that He has for her, and that if she continues to share His goodness through song, that He will continue to open doors and set people free through her gift.

BEVERLY BURTON

GUEST SOLOIST

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EARLY MORNING MANNA

FRIDAY

June 30 6:30 a.m. Pastor Michael Polite

SABBATH

July 1 8:00 a.m. Dr. Stanley James

FRIDAY MORNING, JUNE 30 AT 6:30 A.M.

Opening Prayer Bro. Dan Simmons

Welcome Pastor Damon Hendrickson

Season of Prayer Pastor Ulric Hetsberger

Introduction of Speaker Pastor Damon Hendrickson

Music Ministry Sis. Beverly Burton

Spoken Work Pastor Michael Polite

Closing Prayer Chaplain Kevin Santucci

SABBATH MORNING, JULY 1 AT 8:00 A.M.

Opening Prayer and Welcome Pastor Michelle Hill

Season of Prayer Dr. Sydney Gibbons

Introduction of Speaker Sis. Rosemary Tyrrell

Music Ministry Bro. Mark Prentice

Spoken Word Dr. Stanley James

Closing Prayer Sis. Eloise Symonds

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CHILDREN’S PROGRAM

The program will be curtailed to children between the ages of 4 and 11.

Children under the age of 4 are welcomed to participate but they must be accompa-nied by an adult.

All children must be registered when they are dropped off at the program.

Parents and guardians are requested to promptly collect your children once their re-spective program ends.

All children must be collected at the end of each program by the adult(s) assigned.

Children 10 years of age or older will be allowed to leave without an assigned adult.

There will be no program on Sabbath evening.

The Children’s Ministry program will be

held in the lower hall of

Southampton Seventh-day Adventist Church

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DATE TIME LOCATION/SPEAKER

Thursday, June 29 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Southampton Church

Pastor Michael Polite

Friday, June 30 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Southampton Church

Pastor Michael Polite

Sabbath, July 1 9:30 am. - 11:30 a.m. Compassion (community outreach)

Sabbath, July 1 12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m. Southampton Church

Pastor Michael Polite

Sabbath, July 1 7:00 p.m. Bermuda Institute auditorium

United praise and worship with Pastor Henry Wright

COMPASSION 2017

Our youth will be collecting goods which will be distributed on Sabbath morning, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Please drop off your goods to Southamp-ton church by Friday evening. The following items are needed: Pasta, rice, dry beans, canned or bottled goods, cereal, flour, sugar, juice, oil, cream, vegetables, toiletries

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ORDER OF SERVICE - WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28 at 7:00 p.m.

Opening Prayer Sis. Ernestine DeGraff

Praise and Worship Praise Team

Theme Song Christ is All

Welcome Pastor DeJaun Tull

Prayer Pastor Michelle Hill

Introduction of Speaker Dr. Kenneth Manders

Song of Meditation

Sermon Pastor Hector Quiñones

Closing Remarks Bro. Bisengi Gatare

Closing Prayer Bro. Henry Gibbons

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ORDER OF SERVICE - THURSDAY, JUNE 29 at 7:00 p.m.

Opening Prayer Sis. Ashley Radu

Praise and Worship Praise Team

Theme Song Christ is All

Welcome Dr. Kenneth Manders

Offering Sis. Sheena Smith

Introduction of Speaker Pastor Ulric Hetsberger

Song of Meditation Bro Mark Prentice

Sermon Pastor Henry Wright

Closing Remarks and Prayer Bro. Richard Smith

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ORDER OF SERVICE - FRIDAY, JUNE 30 at 7:00 p.m.

Prayer and Praise Praise Team

Theme Song Christ is All

Welcome Dr. Carlyle C. Simmons

Introduction of Speaker Pastor DeJaun Tull

Song of Meditation Bro. Mark Prentice

Sermon Pastor Henry Wright

Closing Remarks Dr. Kenneth Manders

Closing Prayer Pastor A. Llewellyn Williams

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STUDY OF GOD’S WORD - SABBATH, JULY 1 at 9:15 a.m.

Song Service Sis. Samone Outerbridge

Opening Prayer Sis. Keva Carter

Welcome

SS Lesson Opening Remarks Elder Julie Richardson

Lesson Study Dr. Carlyle Simmons, Dr. Kianna Simmons and

Bro. Craig Outerbridge

Offering

Special Music Sis. Beverly Burton

Closing Prayer Sis. Debra White

Personal Ministries — 10:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

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WORSHIP SERVICE - SABBATH, JULY 1 at 11:00 a.m.

Special Presentation

Prayer/Praise and Worship

Theme Song Christ is All

Welcome/Greetings Dr. Kenneth Manders

Opening Hymn Lift up the Trumpet Medley

Prayer Pastor Jimmy Ferguson

Tithes and Offering Bro. Lamel Burch

Music Ministry Inspirational Choir

Introduction of Speaker Sis. Lois Tucker

Song of Meditation Bro. Mark Prentice and the Inspirational Choir

Sermon Pastor Henry Wright

Closing Remarks Dr. Kenneth Manders

Closing Prayer Pastor Michelle Hill

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ORDER OF SERVICE - SABBATH, JULY 1 at 7:00 p.m.

Music Ministry Moment

Welcome Chaplain Simona Mills-Pitcher

Spoken Word/Appeal Dr. Henry Wright

Closing Exercises Conference Administrators

Closing Prayer Dr. Kenneth Manders

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Your cooperation is needed in parking your car in the designated areas. Please cooperate with the deacons. NO PARKING IS PERMITTED AT MARKETPLACE. Thank you.

Only special needs (wheel chair) parking is allowed outside of Bermuda Institute auditorium. No cars are allowed to park in the driveway, from the entrance up to the auditorium. Please keep this area clear for emergency vehicles.

Seniors may be dropped off at the entrance to the Bermuda Institute auditorium, but the driver of the vehicle must exit and find parking elsewhere.

Early Morning Manna will be from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. on Friday and on Sabbath morning at 8:00 a.m. Breakfast will be for sale on Friday only.

Our Annual Sabbath School/AY picnic will be held at Shelly Bay Beach & Park from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 2. All are invited to come out for fun and fellowship.

Prayer Room - located in the English room.

First Aid is located at the back of the auditorium and Mother’s Room of Southampton church.

Please write the name of your church on the outside of your tithe enve-lope. Thank you.

On Thursday, Friday and Sabbath evenings, the Southampton Poinciana Club will be selling supper to help defray the costs for their August 2019 camporee in Oshkosh, WI.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION