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July 3, 2019

Prelude: The orchestra strings played “As the Deer” followed by “Great is the Lord.” Then a ladies sextet sang “Send Me.”

Featured Testimonies: Wole Ajayi thanked God for protection in a car accident last October; though the car was totaled, he and his family were unharmed. Chandler Ledford testified that God saved him, and most recently helped him through his senior year of high school, especially with taking tests and making decisions. Kevin Hopkins (pictured...

July 3, 2019

Prelude: The orchestra played “Are You Washed in the Blood?” with “Glory to His Name.” Then the choir sang “This Little Light of Mine.”

Featured Testimonies: Kelsey Hopper testified that she received salvation when she prayed at home by her bedside at age eleven. Olivia Osunkwo was thankful the Lord sanctified and baptized her two years ago at the Portland camp meeting, and since then, He has been her strength, helping her through a difficult ...

July 3, 2019

Prelude: A young men’s brass ensemble played “Crown Him with Many Crowns” and “Seeking the Lost.” Then Abby Baros, Florin Baros, and Mirela Filimon sang “The Potter’s Hand.”

Featured Testimonies: Mildred Kromah (pictured above) testified that she came to the United States from Liberia in 1981 looking for satisfaction in a college degree, but instead she found satisfaction in Jesus through salvation. Michael Owolabi thanked the Lord the opportunity to serve as a missionary to ...

July 2, 2019

Prelude: A trombone group played, “Through it All,” and “At Calvary.” Then an octet from Medford, Oregon sang “Jubilee’s a-Comin’.”

Featured Testimonies: Roxy Rael spoke about how, twenty years ago, the Lord cornered her up as a hypocrite, and saved her once again. Pierre Hancock expressed how thankful he is that he could sing about the Blood of Jesus being his victory. Rich Butler gave thanks for his salvation and for his godly mother.

First Special: Julia Rael, Pierre...

July 2, 2019

Prelude: Emmaline Worthington played “Cimarosa Concerto” and “Immortal, Invisible” on the oboe. Then Kimberly Joseph, Mark Worthington, and Jillian Luka sang “Getting Ready Today.”

Featured Testimonies: Trudy Compton was thankful for God’s mercy and healing touch. Ime Lucero spoke of how he was invited to church in the Philippines, and when he heard the music and the word of God, his heart melted. At the close of the service, he was invited down to the...

July 1, 2019

Monday, July 1, was a beautiful evening for a Midsummer Concert. The program included sacred and classical music presented by the orchestra and choirs and directed by Gary Riler, along with various soloists and ensembles. Several pieces were reminiscent of former Director of Music Don Wolfe, who recently passed on to his Heavenly reward. The concert program told of his inspiring life of dedication to the Gospel, and noted that the evening would feature ...

June 30, 2019

Prelude: The orchestra played “I Sing Praises” and “Come, Christians, Join to Sing.” The choir joined the orchestra and sang “All Praise to You, Almighty King.”

Featured Testimonies: Kristin Lee was so thankful that she responded to God’s call when she was eleven years old and God saved her. Monica Anthony testified how God comforted her with the Scripture “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee,” during Hurricane Irma. Fatrua Rodriguez was thankful for...

June 30, 2019

Prelude: The orchestra played “Revelation Song.” The choir followed by singing “To the King Medley.”

Featured Testimonies: Luk Arechy (pictured above) praised God for providing for his needs throughout the past year in amazing ways, and was thankful he graduated from college debt-free. Marcus Luka told how God has blessed him with a wonderful family and friends who have supported him through some changes since last camp meeting. Tim Odulaja told how he missed his...

June 30, 2019

Prelude: The orchestra played “This is My Father’s World” and “Glorious Is Thy Name.” The combined choir joined, singing “Let Your Glory Fall.”

First Special: Shana Bishop, Randy Macomber, and Dana DeBusk (pictured above) sang “I Will Praise You.”

Scripture Reading: Onias Gumbo read from 1 Kings 10:4-5.

Last Special: The choir, featuring Imelda Nedelcu as soloist, sang “Ancient Words” accompanied by the orchestra.

Sermon: Darrel Lee used 1 Kings 10:4-5 to tell how the queen of Sheba came with elaborate gifts to investigate...

June 27, 2019

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