Akron Adventist

Recently our church had the special privilege of hosting Dr. Calvin Taylor for a special worship service. We are fortunate to have another nationally known Christian recording artists, Jennifer LaMountain, join us on Saturday, August 23rd at 11:00 AM for a special worship service.

Jennifer is a gifted christian vocalist that has inspired many with her passion for the gospel. She has performed before thousands worldwide and is a regular on religious television and satellite programming. You can find our more about Jennifer or to listen to some samples of her music by visiting her website at jenniferlamountain.org or her MySpace page.

The Akron First Seventh-day Adventist church will be hosting a concert by Dr. Calvin Taylor on Saturday, July 12 at 8pm. There is no charge for admission.

Dr. Taylor has toured throughout the world, performing in North and South America, Europe, Ukraine, and the Far East. Holding degrees in music from Oberlin Conservatory, The University of Michigan, and the University of Kentucky, Calvin has authored several music books and has ten solo recordings to his credit. Movements from his Sunrise Symphony have been performed by several orchestras including Nashville, Shreveport, South Arkansas, and Detriot Symphony Orchestras.

Awarded a full scholarship to Oberlin College Conservatory of Music, Calvin Taylor’s ability to improvise led him to become the first student in the school’s over one hundred fifty-year histroy to improvise a graduate concert encore. And with an unusually large hand span of over 1 1/2 octaves, Dr. Taylor presents sounds and colors at the keyboard which would normally require four hands.

Visit http://www.calvintaylormusic.org/ to learn more about the music of Dr. Calvin Taylor.

On May 10, 2008 a celebration will take place in Kettering, Ohio, commemorating “the great controversy vision” received by Ellen White in Lovett’s Grove, Ohio, on March 14, 1858. The celebration will take place on the lawn behind the Kettering Adventist Church and across the street from Kettering Medical CenterOn May 10, 2008 at Kettering Ohio. Jon Paulien, of Lome Linda University, will be presenting an important Bible study during Sabbath School entitled, “Paul, The Remnant, and the Great Controversy.” This important study explores how the theme of the Great Controversy vision informs Adventist identity and mission 150 years later. Hear Heritage Singers, Take 6, Ponder, Harp, & Jenning.

Meetings begin at 9:00 am. Free lunch tickets are by reservation only and are available on a limited basis. Emailing your order to information@ohioadventist.org is preferred or you may phone in your order at 740-397-4665 ext. 165. The deadline for getting in your order is Friday, April 25, at twelve noon
provided that tickets are still available. You may pick up your tickets on May 10, at the information booth before 10:30 am. For more information go and a map to the location go to http://ohioadventist.org.

Our first Adventurers Induction was held, Sabbath February 23, inducting children into three different levels; Adventurers, Eager Beavers and Little Lambs. The club has twelve enthusiastic members, whose singing of the Adventurers song and reciting their pledge couldn’t help but put a smile on your face. No wonder the Bible tells us to become as little children. This is a valuable program includes children from preschool through fourth grade.

In spite of the snow and cold, several hardy souls ventured out for the Goldenaires luncheon on February 27. A variety of pasta dishes, salad and desserts were enjoyed. A visit to Italy’s Amalfi coast (via DVD) made our Italian dinner feel a little more authentic. Our next lunch will be at noon on Wednesday, March 26, when we will have a “Chili Open” - no, we won’t be golfing in the snow, just enjoying chili for lunch. Mark your calendar now and plan to attend. More information will be in the bulletin in a few weeks. Goldenaires is open to anyone of retirement age.