Pastor Campbell: May 2008 Archives
WORSHIP THIS SABBATH WITH PASTOR CAMPBELL
This Sabbath we will conclude our sermon series on the book of Ephesians as we learning about "fighting the powers of darkness" (based on Eph. 6:10-17). We've grown together as we've studied this important epistle by the apostle Paul about church unity. Together we have the opportunity to build one another up as a part of the body of Christ. This summer we will have a number of guest speakers and I will be doing a sermon series about "What Jesus said..." about a variety of different topics.
PREPARE/ENRICH INTEREST MEETING
We're going to have an interest meeting for the Prepare/Enrich marriage enrichment program. This is for all married couples--young couples, couples that have been married for decades. I'm partnering with Sharon Schlue, a Christian counselor here in town who is also certified with the Prepare/Enrich program. The cost will be minimal--the cost of the evaluation which is about $35. If you think this might be something you would like to do please attend our interest meeting on Tuesday, June 3, at 7 pm at the church.
CHURCH CAMPING TRIP
Sign-up sheets are now available in the church for the beginning of an annual church camping trip. A limited number of whitewater rafting spaces are available. Camp sites are $12 per night (for a family); white water rafting is $70 for the Sunday trip. The theme for our camping trip is origins. Dr. Timothy Standish from the Geoscience Research Institute is going to be our speaker.
PASTOR'S BLOG
We were glad to make it home last night (actually early this morning) from a week of family time. I feel personally and spiritually renewed. We spent some time in nature. One of the highlights for me was taking time to read through Steps to Christ by Ellen White. Have you read it? It is a short classic that overviews the Christian walk. If you haven't read it recently I'd like to encourage you to pick up a copy. If you haven't read it, then I'd like to invite you to read it and get to know Jesus as your friend. If you need a copy please let me know and I'll be happy to give one to you.
One the way out for our vacation we met some fellow Adventist church members. They picked up on the fact that I was a pastor and my Adventist polo shirt was a dead give away. We spent the flight together talking about many things we have in common--including mutual friends. You never know who you'll meet when you're traveling. It reminded me a little bit of what heaven will be like because there will be lots of God's children who will be there who we've never met but with whom we will have a lot in common--we're all saved by Jesus Christ.
I'd have to say one of the highlights for me of this family vacation was getting to see Miami-Battle Creek Sanitarium--at least the building that it used to be in. It is now a retirement home. I collect early Adventist postcards and have quite a few of this particular institution. I had the opportunity to walk in the lobby where there still is a picture of Dr. John Harvey Kellogg. I was amazed at how much the lobby resembles how it originally looked when it was first built in the 1920s.
I'm also excited because our Bible worker, Jon Gardner, has begun to work on following Bible study leads. He has gone through old leads and spent the past couple of days going door to door in our community asking for prayer requests. I was impressed because last night he baked some cookies to pass out to people he has met. Let's pray for Jon as he seeks providential openings to introduce people to Jesus.
I was also really tickled that our sensitive annuals survived the surprise snow early last week. Everything looks so beautiful around Montrose. It is one of my favorite times of the year as we watch everything around blossom and bud. I praise God for the beautiful world He created for us.
This Sabbath we will conclude our sermon series on the book of Ephesians as we learning about "fighting the powers of darkness" (based on Eph. 6:10-17). We've grown together as we've studied this important epistle by the apostle Paul about church unity. Together we have the opportunity to build one another up as a part of the body of Christ. This summer we will have a number of guest speakers and I will be doing a sermon series about "What Jesus said..." about a variety of different topics.
PREPARE/ENRICH INTEREST MEETING
We're going to have an interest meeting for the Prepare/Enrich marriage enrichment program. This is for all married couples--young couples, couples that have been married for decades. I'm partnering with Sharon Schlue, a Christian counselor here in town who is also certified with the Prepare/Enrich program. The cost will be minimal--the cost of the evaluation which is about $35. If you think this might be something you would like to do please attend our interest meeting on Tuesday, June 3, at 7 pm at the church.
CHURCH CAMPING TRIP
Sign-up sheets are now available in the church for the beginning of an annual church camping trip. A limited number of whitewater rafting spaces are available. Camp sites are $12 per night (for a family); white water rafting is $70 for the Sunday trip. The theme for our camping trip is origins. Dr. Timothy Standish from the Geoscience Research Institute is going to be our speaker.
PASTOR'S BLOG
We were glad to make it home last night (actually early this morning) from a week of family time. I feel personally and spiritually renewed. We spent some time in nature. One of the highlights for me was taking time to read through Steps to Christ by Ellen White. Have you read it? It is a short classic that overviews the Christian walk. If you haven't read it recently I'd like to encourage you to pick up a copy. If you haven't read it, then I'd like to invite you to read it and get to know Jesus as your friend. If you need a copy please let me know and I'll be happy to give one to you.
One the way out for our vacation we met some fellow Adventist church members. They picked up on the fact that I was a pastor and my Adventist polo shirt was a dead give away. We spent the flight together talking about many things we have in common--including mutual friends. You never know who you'll meet when you're traveling. It reminded me a little bit of what heaven will be like because there will be lots of God's children who will be there who we've never met but with whom we will have a lot in common--we're all saved by Jesus Christ.
I'd have to say one of the highlights for me of this family vacation was getting to see Miami-Battle Creek Sanitarium--at least the building that it used to be in. It is now a retirement home. I collect early Adventist postcards and have quite a few of this particular institution. I had the opportunity to walk in the lobby where there still is a picture of Dr. John Harvey Kellogg. I was amazed at how much the lobby resembles how it originally looked when it was first built in the 1920s.
I'm also excited because our Bible worker, Jon Gardner, has begun to work on following Bible study leads. He has gone through old leads and spent the past couple of days going door to door in our community asking for prayer requests. I was impressed because last night he baked some cookies to pass out to people he has met. Let's pray for Jon as he seeks providential openings to introduce people to Jesus.
I was also really tickled that our sensitive annuals survived the surprise snow early last week. Everything looks so beautiful around Montrose. It is one of my favorite times of the year as we watch everything around blossom and bud. I praise God for the beautiful world He created for us.
WORSHIP THIS SABBATH WITH DAVID SWINYAR
David Swinyar is going to share God's Word with us this Sabbath. I'm especially looking forward to listening to our principal as our school year at Spring Creek Adventist School comes to a close. I would also like to ask you to please pray for Ray Wing who is not feeling well.
JONAH
We're going through the book of Jonah--God's reluctant prophet. This last week we studied about how Jonah ran in the opposite direction once God called Him. God continued to pursue Jonah. What amazes me is that God doesn't give up on us--even when we give up on ourselves. This coming week for prayer meeting we're going to continue studying the life of Jonah as we go through chapter 2.
PLAY GROUP FOR TODDLERS
Heidi Campbell is getting a play group for toddlers started. The group meets on Wednesday afternoons at 3:30 p.m. at the Campbell home. Contact Heidi at 240-3412 for more information.
HEALTH SEMINAR WITH DR. JOHN CLARK
Dr. John Clark, a Loma Linda University trained physician, will be giving a health emphasis seminar at our church beginning on Friday evening, May 9, at 7:00 pm. He will continue by talking about the health message and the sanctuary Sabbath morning for the worship hour. Then in the afternoon at 3:00 p.m. (there will be no singing groups this month) he will continue the series by looking at a number of health problems: diabetes, high blood pressure, etc. I want to encourage you to attend this special weekend with Dr. Clark so that we can learn how to live lives of wholeness and health.
CHURCH CAMPING TRIP
Sign-up sheets are now available in the church for the beginning of an annual church camping trip. A limited number of whitewater rafting spaces are available. Camp sites are $12 per night (for a family); white water rafting is $70 for the Sunday trip. The theme for our camping trip is origins. Dr. Timothy Standish from the Geoscience Research Institute is going to be our speaker.
PASTOR'S BLOG
What a surprise it was for me to wake up this morning and see snow! I'm thankful that our tomatoes are nice and snugly warm inside their wall-o-waters and their plastic covered raised bed. I learned last night how local farmers have large fans to keep the frost away from their orchards. I'm thankful for the warmth of our home, our church, and how God gives us opportunities to share the love of Jesus with those around us.
I was excited yesterday to receive the results of the church survey I passed out several weeks ago. The Natural Church Development (NCD) survey is sponsoed by the North American Division Evangelism Institute (NADEI) that is a part of the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University. It is a way to measure church health. I was happy to see that our church scored 42 out of 65 possible points (the higher the better); a significant mark of growth from when the survey was last taken seven years ago when our church scored 21. From a pastoral perspective that shows that our church is growing. I praise the Lord for the difference our church members are making the lives of those who attend our congregation, and I furthermore believe that this indicates that our church is prepared to grow even more. I plan to talk about more specific details about the survey at our next church board meeting on May 22.
At the beginning of this year I made a commitment to our young people that I would help our Pathfinder club for the first six months of this year. Now as we reach the conclusion of our first semester together as a club we are going to the Pathfinder Fair in Loveland. Please pray as 25 pathfinders, leaders, and chaperons travel together on Friday through Sunday as we participate with other clubs from across the conference. I believe we are in for a real treat.
Last but not least, I want to alert our church family about our falling checking account balance. At the beginning of the year we had about $31,000 in our account, and now we are down to $14,700. This is a trend that cannot continue, but neither is it a surprise. The largest portion (over $7,000) is a shortfall in our school subsidy that we voted when we accepted the deficit budget for this past school year in September. Fortunately we have voted a more sustainable level of subsidy for next school year based upon current trends, and I expect that our church will be able to reverse this trend since this current school year is almost over. I want to thank our church family for your generosity by supporting our church through your faithful giving. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to let me know.
David Swinyar is going to share God's Word with us this Sabbath. I'm especially looking forward to listening to our principal as our school year at Spring Creek Adventist School comes to a close. I would also like to ask you to please pray for Ray Wing who is not feeling well.
JONAH
We're going through the book of Jonah--God's reluctant prophet. This last week we studied about how Jonah ran in the opposite direction once God called Him. God continued to pursue Jonah. What amazes me is that God doesn't give up on us--even when we give up on ourselves. This coming week for prayer meeting we're going to continue studying the life of Jonah as we go through chapter 2.
PLAY GROUP FOR TODDLERS
Heidi Campbell is getting a play group for toddlers started. The group meets on Wednesday afternoons at 3:30 p.m. at the Campbell home. Contact Heidi at 240-3412 for more information.
HEALTH SEMINAR WITH DR. JOHN CLARK
Dr. John Clark, a Loma Linda University trained physician, will be giving a health emphasis seminar at our church beginning on Friday evening, May 9, at 7:00 pm. He will continue by talking about the health message and the sanctuary Sabbath morning for the worship hour. Then in the afternoon at 3:00 p.m. (there will be no singing groups this month) he will continue the series by looking at a number of health problems: diabetes, high blood pressure, etc. I want to encourage you to attend this special weekend with Dr. Clark so that we can learn how to live lives of wholeness and health.
CHURCH CAMPING TRIP
Sign-up sheets are now available in the church for the beginning of an annual church camping trip. A limited number of whitewater rafting spaces are available. Camp sites are $12 per night (for a family); white water rafting is $70 for the Sunday trip. The theme for our camping trip is origins. Dr. Timothy Standish from the Geoscience Research Institute is going to be our speaker.
PASTOR'S BLOG
What a surprise it was for me to wake up this morning and see snow! I'm thankful that our tomatoes are nice and snugly warm inside their wall-o-waters and their plastic covered raised bed. I learned last night how local farmers have large fans to keep the frost away from their orchards. I'm thankful for the warmth of our home, our church, and how God gives us opportunities to share the love of Jesus with those around us.
I was excited yesterday to receive the results of the church survey I passed out several weeks ago. The Natural Church Development (NCD) survey is sponsoed by the North American Division Evangelism Institute (NADEI) that is a part of the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University. It is a way to measure church health. I was happy to see that our church scored 42 out of 65 possible points (the higher the better); a significant mark of growth from when the survey was last taken seven years ago when our church scored 21. From a pastoral perspective that shows that our church is growing. I praise the Lord for the difference our church members are making the lives of those who attend our congregation, and I furthermore believe that this indicates that our church is prepared to grow even more. I plan to talk about more specific details about the survey at our next church board meeting on May 22.
At the beginning of this year I made a commitment to our young people that I would help our Pathfinder club for the first six months of this year. Now as we reach the conclusion of our first semester together as a club we are going to the Pathfinder Fair in Loveland. Please pray as 25 pathfinders, leaders, and chaperons travel together on Friday through Sunday as we participate with other clubs from across the conference. I believe we are in for a real treat.
Last but not least, I want to alert our church family about our falling checking account balance. At the beginning of the year we had about $31,000 in our account, and now we are down to $14,700. This is a trend that cannot continue, but neither is it a surprise. The largest portion (over $7,000) is a shortfall in our school subsidy that we voted when we accepted the deficit budget for this past school year in September. Fortunately we have voted a more sustainable level of subsidy for next school year based upon current trends, and I expect that our church will be able to reverse this trend since this current school year is almost over. I want to thank our church family for your generosity by supporting our church through your faithful giving. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to let me know.
WORSHIP THIS SABBATH WITH ROBIN RICHES
This Sabbath Elder Riches will be speaking about "the green-eyed monster"? Have you heard of it before? I hadn't so if you are curious you will have to worship this Sabbath as Elder Riches opens God's Word to us.
JONAH
We're starting a new prayer meeting series that will continue through June on the life of Jonah. The series will begin this coming Tuesday evening.
PLAY GROUP FOR TODDLERS
Heidi Campbell is starting a play group for toddlers. The first meeting will be this coming Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. at the Campbell home. Contact Heidi at 240-3412 for more information.
VEGETARIAN POTLUCK
This Sunday our church is going to host a community-wide vegetarian potluck. This is a follow-up from our recent cooking school that was so well attended. It was well attended by people in our community, and they are asking that our church continue to host something to help encourage a healthy lifestyle on an on-going basis. If you attended the seminar or just want to make a new friend this is a great opportunity to taste delicious vegetarian dishes. Contact Gordon Reichard or Lorena Gladding for more information.
CHURCH CAMPING TRIP
Sign-up sheets are now available in the church for the beginning of an annual church camping trip. A limited number of whitewater rafting spaces are available. Camp sites are $12 per night (for a family); white water rafting is $70 for the Sunday trip. The theme for our camping trip is origins. Dr. Timothy Standish from the Geoscience Research Institute is going to be our speaker.
PASTOR'S BLOG
Did you know that our Adventurer Club won an award this past Sunday? I was so excited for our Adventurers and their leaders. We've got a terrific club and I really appreciate the investment our churches places in our young people. Sunday was a particularly busy day because we also had the Vacation Bible School meeting that will take place this coming June. Contact Sharon Holbrook if you'd like to help support this ministry.
On Tuesday this week our church hosted the PREACH seminar. We had six people come so I was glad that we cost host this sattelite broadcast event hosted by our General Conference ministerial department. I've had several people ask if they can see the videos. I've learned that they now have on demand viewing of the seminar which you can watch by visiting the www.ministerialassociation.com web site.
It is finally feeling like Spring! I love all the flowers that are coming up. We have had a lot of fun with a miniature greenhouse next to our house. We've got lettuce, carrots, and even tomatoes. I'm so excited to be able to have a garden. I think Spring time is my favorite time of year because it reminds me how God awakens new life in our hearts each and every day.
This Sabbath Elder Riches will be speaking about "the green-eyed monster"? Have you heard of it before? I hadn't so if you are curious you will have to worship this Sabbath as Elder Riches opens God's Word to us.
JONAH
We're starting a new prayer meeting series that will continue through June on the life of Jonah. The series will begin this coming Tuesday evening.
PLAY GROUP FOR TODDLERS
Heidi Campbell is starting a play group for toddlers. The first meeting will be this coming Wednesday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. at the Campbell home. Contact Heidi at 240-3412 for more information.
VEGETARIAN POTLUCK
This Sunday our church is going to host a community-wide vegetarian potluck. This is a follow-up from our recent cooking school that was so well attended. It was well attended by people in our community, and they are asking that our church continue to host something to help encourage a healthy lifestyle on an on-going basis. If you attended the seminar or just want to make a new friend this is a great opportunity to taste delicious vegetarian dishes. Contact Gordon Reichard or Lorena Gladding for more information.
CHURCH CAMPING TRIP
Sign-up sheets are now available in the church for the beginning of an annual church camping trip. A limited number of whitewater rafting spaces are available. Camp sites are $12 per night (for a family); white water rafting is $70 for the Sunday trip. The theme for our camping trip is origins. Dr. Timothy Standish from the Geoscience Research Institute is going to be our speaker.
PASTOR'S BLOG
Did you know that our Adventurer Club won an award this past Sunday? I was so excited for our Adventurers and their leaders. We've got a terrific club and I really appreciate the investment our churches places in our young people. Sunday was a particularly busy day because we also had the Vacation Bible School meeting that will take place this coming June. Contact Sharon Holbrook if you'd like to help support this ministry.
On Tuesday this week our church hosted the PREACH seminar. We had six people come so I was glad that we cost host this sattelite broadcast event hosted by our General Conference ministerial department. I've had several people ask if they can see the videos. I've learned that they now have on demand viewing of the seminar which you can watch by visiting the www.ministerialassociation.com web site.
It is finally feeling like Spring! I love all the flowers that are coming up. We have had a lot of fun with a miniature greenhouse next to our house. We've got lettuce, carrots, and even tomatoes. I'm so excited to be able to have a garden. I think Spring time is my favorite time of year because it reminds me how God awakens new life in our hearts each and every day.
