Akron Adventist

On Saturday July the 25th, Homer Trecartin and his wife Barbara will be guests at our church. He will be preaching for the 11:00 am worship service and again at 2:00 pm following a fellowship potluck meal.

Homer is an associate secretary of the General Conference and is the Director of Adventist Volunteer Services. Many years ago Homer was a student missionary in Brazil. Since then, he and his wife, Barbara, have lived in Kenya, Zambia, Lesotho, and most recently spent several years in Cyprus where they worked for the Middle East Union.

Their great longing is to see the gospel go to every man, woman, and child on earth so that Jesus can come. You will not want to miss his engaging presentations with stories of how the Gospel is being carried to the remotest parts of the world.

Sabbath morning sermon: The Innkeeper’s Dilemma (Luke 10:34-35)

Theme: Are there groups of people that are beyond the reach of the gospel? Has probation already closed for some? Just how much sacrifice does Jesus expect of us anyway? A new twist on a familiar parable may place you in an uncomfortable situation – until you see the promise.

Afternoon message: No Longer Strangers

Theme: The Apostles Paul and John walked the streets of Turkish villages. Stories from their day and pictures and stories from today will show that God is still at work in that fascinating land. But they will also illustrate how much more we need to do.

Some Articles by Mr. Trecartin:
Kenya on My Mind – http://www.adventistreview.org/2004-1511/story2.html
Land of Silk Roads – http://www.adventistmission.org/article.php?id=130
Wanted Laborers for the Harvest – http://www.adventistworld.org/issue.php?issue=2009-1006&page=18

The Akron , Barberton , Canton and Medina churches are joining the Wooster Church on June 5 & 6 for a Hometown Camp Meeting. A great program is planned. We are hoping that most of our congregation will be able to join for at least part of the weekend. See below for more information.

Overview
Come worship God under the pines of the OARDC John Streeter Garden Amphitheater in Wooster, OH and experience an old fashioned, hometown, camp meeting. There will be wonderful music and sharing of God’s goodness. Do you desire a Faith on Fire? Dr. S. Joseph Kidder will share with us how we can experience God’s presence and live God’s power in our lives on a daily basis. Also, his amazing story of “Escape from Iraq” will reveal to you a God whose presence and power is available to all who call on His name and follow Him.

Adult Schedule
June 5, 2009 – Friday @ 7:00 p.m. – Dr. S. Joseph Kidder
June 6, 2009 – Saturday @ 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
“Escape from Iraq” Dr. S. Joseph Kidder
12:30 p.m. Fellowship Dinner
3:30 p.m. – Dr. S. Joseph Kidder
5:30 p.m. – Supper served by Wooster SDA Church
7:00 p.m. – Dr. S. Joseph Kidder

Children & Young Adults
Young adults, 13 to 21, will meet at the Wooster SDA Church. Paul and Esperanza Muniz of Berrien Springs, MI will be presenting to them a wonderful day of worship and praise. Please see separate flyer for more information.

Children’s meetings, ages 6 to 12 are also taking place at the Wooster SDA church during the Saturday service only, from 10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for ages 6 to 12.

You will need to drop your children off at the church. It is located at 445 N Bever St. Wooster, OH. There will be a shuttle that brings them to you at the OARDC for lunch.

Food
Please bring a picnic lunch for the noon meal. Supper will be provided by the Wooster SDA Church.

Directions
The OARDC Amphitheater is located at 1680 Madison Ave. Wooster, OH (at state Route 302 east and state Route 83). Construction is occurring on Secrest Road which is on the north border of campus. Please enter campus through the main entrance on Madison Avenue. Their website will give you directions from major points in Ohio. (http://www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/howget.asp) In case of inclement weather the meetings will be moved to the Wooster SDA church located at 445 N Bever St, Wooster, OH.