Champaign Adventist Church Newsletter – July 29, 2010 Edition

ILLINOIS CONFERENCE EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

The "Why Seminar" with Drs. Ron and Nancy Rockey will be hosted by the Springfield First SDA Church ( 3168 W Jefferson St, Springfield, IL) on Sept 11 & 12, 2010.  Turning negative past experiences into a positive future.  For more information call Alyne Eickert on (217) 494-1973

Town Hall Meetings for the 31st Illinois Conference Constituency Meeting:  In preparation for a regular constituency meeting on October 31, we will be conducting Town Hall meetings throughout the Illinois Conference.  Please feel free to attend any date or location of your choice to hear a full presentation. 

·         August 21, Saturday  7:30 pm    Central Hispanic Church

·         August 28, Saturday  7:00 pm    Rockford Church

·         August 30, Monday    7:00 pm    Marion Church

·         August 31, Tuesday   7:00 pm    Oakhill Church

·         Sept 1, Wednesday    7:00 pm    Peoria Church

·         Sept 2, Thursday        7:00 pm    Champaign Church

·         Sept 11, Saturday      7:00 pm    Hinsdale Church

·         Sept 18, Saturday      6:45 pm    North Shore Church

INTRODUCTION TO PREACHING Class will be offered every Sabbath afternoon at 4:30 pm, from August 28th 2010 through November 20th 2010. This class will be taught by Pastor Wayne Odle at the Beverly Hills SDA Church located on 9356 S Justine St, Chicago IL. For further information contact Pastor Odle at This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Pathfinder/Adventurer Basic Training: The IL youth department will be holding a basic training day for pathfinders and adventurers.  This event will be on August 28th at the Hinsdale Adventist Academy and is free for all new club directors, staff and master guide candidates.  For more information or to register for this event, please contact the youth department at 630-856-2857 or This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

Recharge: Youth leadership training event for all those involved in youth ministries, pathfinders, and adventurers at the local church level.  This event will be held at the Hinsdale Adventist Academy on September 24-25th.  There is a $35 fee which includes lunch and a t-shirt.  For more information or to register for this event, please contact the youth department at 630-856-2857 or This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it

DVD's from the 59^th GC Session in Atlanta can be ordered through the Hope Channel.  Please call 888-446-7388  for more information and to order.   Video-On Demand is available at  http://www.hopetv.org/gcsession/ 

My Divine Make Over - The Transforming Power of God  The Illinois Conference of Seventh-day Adventists Women's Ministries Department is hosting its 20th Anniversary Year Retreat October 22-23, 2010.  The Keynote Speaker will be Cynthia Prime.  More information can be found on the Illinois Conference website.  www.illinoisadventist.org