Sunday Morning Break of Day Devotions 8:15 a.m. Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks Ps 75:1 Music to wake up to Myron Miller/Eric Belvin Praise Singing Praise Team/Congregation Scripture & Prayer Dan & Sarah Giang Testimony in Song Eric Belvin Hymn Improvisation Morning Devotion Alex Bryan Jesus...and the Worship of Jesus Benediction Pastor Jon Ciccarelli Postlude Eric Belvin & The Bunnell String Quintet Brunch - 9:30 a.m. (line closes at 10:00 a.m.) Grow in the grace and in the Knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory now and for all eternity. 2 Peter 3:18 (N.E.B) Go in Peace...we hope you have been blessed! -Thanks to all the scores of participants-.
2012 Mountain Top Weekend Welcome Calimesa SDA Church Family and Friends April 27-29 Theme - Confessing Jesus Welcome to our annual Mountain Top Weekend! It is always good to get away together as God s people. This truly is an annual event I know we all look forward to... a very intentional time of getting away with Jesus. It is a wonderful time for us to remember the invitation Jesus offered us. Come unto Me, Jesus said, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Do you hear it? Come unto Me. Jesus offers us the greatest invitation we can ever receive. He invites us to Himself. He invites us to be with Him, to know Him, and to be loved by Him. Our theme this weekend is Confessing Jesus. As His church and as His people who else and what else is there to confess? Jesus Himself is our sole confession! I want to give a special thank you to our speakers, musicians, and all those helping and serving in so many special ways this weekend! It is through your service of love for Jesus that we all will confess Jesus not only this weekend but for all of eternity! The love of God, the grace of our Lord Jesus, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with us all as we gather in His name. At His Feet, Pastor Jon Saturday Evening Vespers Campfire Bowl (weather permitting) 7:00 p.m. (bring a flashlight/jacket or sweater) Music by Pastor Jon & Friends Message by Chris Oberg Jesus...and the End Saturday Night At the Ranch! 8:00 p.m. Sharp -Ponderosa Room- U all come... Laugh, Clap, Stomp Your Feet. Enjoy an awesome variety program of Humor??... skits... melladrama Hoe Down Music... Music from Jazz, to Country, to Patriotic to Classical by great musicians. Chance to win some prizes! followed by All Approved CHIP Ice Cream Sundaes Fresh Strawberries Hot Chocolate Syrup Nuts - Whipped Cream (In Cafeteria)
Sabbath Afternoon Praise Concert & The Spoken Word 3:30 p.m. Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet...praise Him with stringed instruments...sing unto the Lord! Psalm 150 Organ Favorites Myron Miller Scripture & Prayer Louis Venden Sabbath Afternoon Ranch Praise Concert Chiz Rider - Trumpet GRACE Eric Belvin - Keyboard Bunnell String Quintet Message Alex Bryan Jesus and Primal Adventism Benediction Alex Bryan Keyboard Postlude Eric Belvin Ranch Supper - 5:30 p.m. (line closes at 6:00 p.m.) Sabbath Vespers - Camp Fire Bowl - 7:00 p.m. Speaker - Chris Oberg Jesus...and the End Music by Pastor Jon & Friends (if weather not permitting, vespers will be in cafeteria) About Our Inspiring/Challenging Guest Speakers Pastor Chris Oberg Trained in dietetics, Chris sensed God s calling to ministry and left her career as a maternal and infant nutritionist to pursue a BA degree in religion from La Sierra University. While studying at La Sierra, she served on the pastoral staff of the La Sierra University Church. Chris subsequently completed a master s of art degree in religious studies in 2005. After completing her masters degree at La Sierra, Chris received a call to Calimesa to replace Derek Morris, who transferred to the Forest Lake Church in Apopka, Florida. Well known to our Church Family, having pastored us from 2005-2009, she now pastors the La Sierra University Church. Chris is married to Kerby Oberg a physician-scientist at Loma Linda University where he teaches and runs a research laboratory focusing on congenital abnormalities and birth defects. Their daughters Amanda and Alisa are university students studying business and psychology respectively. Chris is known for her preaching, spiritual leadership, and dedication to God and sharing God s grace. We are happy to welcome her & Kerby back to the Calimesa family for our weekend together. Pastor Alex Bryan Alex Bryan grew up in the Appalachian mountains of Western North Carolina with his two brothers, David and Brandon. His formal education included Southern College (B.A. History, Religion), Andrews University (M.Div.) and George Fox University (D.Min.) He subsequently pastored churches in Georgia and Tennessee before moving to Washington in 2009. He is married to Nicole Ward, an English graduate of Walla Walla College. Together, with daughter Audrey and son William they enjoy romping about the Walla Walla Valley, enjoying Worm Ranch burritos, Ice Berg shakes, and the many parks, trails and mountains of the Great Northwest. Senior Pastor of the Walla Walla University Church, and teacher in the schools of business and theology at Walla Walla University, is now how many know Alex Bryan. He is also co-director of the ONE project, a grass roots movement celebrating the supremacy of Jesus Christ in the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Alex is author of the Green Cord Dream: Pursuing Ellen White s Vision of Jesus and His Church. We welcome Alex to our weekend together as a church family!
Youth Speaker Pastor Matthew Gamble Matthew Gamble was born and raised Catholic, but became an atheist at the age of 14. Increasingly fascinated by the Rastafarian religion, Matthew found himself on the Island of Jamaica at the age of 19, and soon began smuggling marijuana into Miami, Florida. Shortly after that time, God led him to a Christian pastor who listened to his story and handed him a Bible. As he began exploring the teachings of Jesus, his life began to transform from the inside out. Since that time, he has received a BA in Theology as well as a Masters of Divinity from Andrews University. In 2008, he completed a Doctorate in Ministry with an emphasis in Transformational Leadership. He is presently serving full time with Vaga- Bondservant Int l, a non-profit ministry that has taken him all over the world speaking about the life and teachings of Jesus. He has had the opportunity to return back to Jamaica to share the good news of Jesus Christ. Matthew has served as a volunteer chaplain with the Seattle Police Dept. and spent two years volunteering as a teacher at the Union Gospel Mission of Seattle. Matthew s passions include his wife and daughter Julia, international travel, people, and studying trends in secularism and postmodernism. He is living in St. Augustine, FL where he is married to Susan, his college sweetheart. Matthew s first book, Reboot Your Spiritual Life, was published in 2010. Welcome to Mountain Top Weekend! About Our Guest Musicians Eric Belvin Eric Belvin was born and raised in Federal Way, WA. He is the second of six children. He began taking lessons with his grandmother (a retired concert pianist) at age five. His musical training was strictly classical, but Eric also began playing for his church at age twelve. In late 2006, Eric met and auditioned for the Dean of California Baptist University s School of Music. He began attending as a Piano Performance major the very next semester, at age 16. He has been playing ever since for the school s University Choir and Orchestra, small singing groups, instrumentalists and vocalists. Eric will graduate in May with a M.M. in piano performance, and hopes to work as a professional musician and composer in the LA area. Eric has blessed us with his ministry in past years and we welcome him back now as part of our Calimesa family. A Time of Praise Worship 11:10 a.m. - 12:40 p.m. Organ Praise Myron Miller Welcome & Church Life Pastor Jon Ciccarelli Call to Worship Bob Soderblom Holy, Holy, Holy Chiz Rider Prayer Bob Soderblom Praise Singing Praise Team/Congregation Invitation to Giving Chris Church Children s Story Pablo Ariza Testimony in Song Make My Life an Allelujah Leader - Kathy McMillan Calimesa Octet Call to Prayer Praise Team Prayer Pastor Jon Ciccarelli Prayer Response Praise Team Drama The Day After Colette Carr Testimony in Song Chiz Rider Introduction of Speaker Morning Message Pastor Chris Oberg Jesus...and the Gospel of Abundance Benediction Pastor Chris Oberg Postlude to Worship My Tribute Eric Belvin Lunch - 1:00 p.m. (line open 1:00-1:30 p.m.) -Join us for Praise Concert & the Spoken Word at 3:30 p.m. sharp
Sabbath School at the Ranch 9:15 a.m. Cast all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 Organ Praise Myron Miller Welcome Steve Dunbar Praise Singing Praise Team & Congregation Testimony in Song Derice Hogle Scripture & Prayer Bob Knutson Special Feature Alex Bryan, Chris Oberg THE ONE PROJECT Testimony in Song GRACE Exploring the Word Elmar Sakala Evangelism & Witnessing as a Lifestyle Benediction Steve Dunbar Keyboard Praise Myron Miller Join us for Worship Service at the Ranch 11:10 a.m. Please move to the center of the room since we expect a capacity audience. About Our Guest Musicians (cont.) Grace Grace is a dynamic young quartet from California Baptist University featuring Elizabeth Turner, Jessica Kay, Jared Gibbs, and Jharen Haynes. Each of them are highly accomplished musicians that share a love for ministry. They have all been featured soloists for recorded CD s and live concerts by the CBU Choir and Orchestra. In addition, they are heavily involved with extracurricular musical activities - from composing and arranging to singing in the chapel praise bands and other small singing groups. They love the music and the message they share, and are delighted to be joining in worship with you this weekend! Eric accompanies them on Keyboard. Jharen Haynes: Age 21, Senior, Christian Studies major, from Moreno Valley. Elizabeth Turner: Age 22, Senior, Anthropology and Sociology major from Kent, WA. Jessica Kay: Age 22, Senior, Psychology major, from Gig Harbor, WA. Jared Gibbs: Age 23, Senior, Vocal Performance and Composition, from Issaquah, WA. Chiz Rider Chiz accepted Christ when he was seven years old. By then he had been playing the trumpet for 3 years. Since then, he has dedicated himself and his music to Jesus. Ninety percent self taught, he began imitating songs he heard on the radio. He later studied for a short time under the direction of Don Smith, then assistant Penn State University Blue Band director, and David O Neill of Nashville. Chiz fresh musical style embodies a jazz/pop sound that has been influenced by such versatile jazz musicians as Wynton and Brandford Marsalis. Chiz Rider performs over 250 concerts annually throughout North America as well as several international tours. Chis is married, lives in Pennsylvania and has 2 boys and 2 girls. We welcome Chiz back to Mountain Top. The Bunnell Strings Quintet Not long after they learned how to walk, Keren, Kimberly, Corrie, Cara & Ross Bunnell each started learning violin through the Suzuki Method. They haven t stopped playing since. They have made guest appearances for many local music societies and have won awards in various competitions. In addition to their extensive quintet work, each of the siblings have been invaluable members of larger ensembles; the concert stage with San Diego Youth Symphony; City Ballet of San Diego; and the Christian Community Theater. In August of 2011 all five Bunnells chose Cal Baptist University and are performing in the choir and orchestra. They travel as the Bunnell Strings on the weekends around Southern California.
Mountain-Top Weekend 2012 Theme - Confessing Jesus Time Event Location Friday 3-8 p.m. Registration Lodge Lobby 6-6:30 p.m. Prayer Time (everyone invited) Cafeteria with Pastor Jon (note the venue) Fireplace 6:30-7 p.m. Supper Cafeteria 7:30 p.m. Evening Programs Adults; Praise Vespers Ponderosa Room Speaker: Chris Oberg Lodge Guest Musicians: Chiz Rider, Trumpet. GRACE Kindergarten & Primary Multi-Purpose Bldg. Junior High (7th & 8th) Nature Center Youth (Matt Gamble) Chaparral Room Lodge Childcare (ages 6 mo - 4yrs.) Lodge Loft 9:10 p.m. Afterglow Cafeteria/Fireside Personal Testimony; Matthew Gamble 10 p.m. Good night - Taps Sabbath 6:30 a.m. Complimentary Drinks Lodge Lobby 7:15 a.m. Morning Devotions Ponderosa Room Speaker: Alex Bryan Lodge 8-8:30 a.m. Breakfast Cafeteria 9:15 a.m. Sabbath Schools Tiny Tots & Cradle Roll Lodge Loft (ages 6 mo. - 4yrs) Kindergarten Manzanita Rm. (ages 4-7yrs) Multi-Purpose Bldg. Primary Pinyon Room (ages 8-6th grade) Multi-Purpose Bldg. Junior High (7th & 8th grade) Nature Center Youth ( high school) Chaparral Room Lodge Adults Ponderosa Room Lodge Sabbath -Break of Day Devotions- 7:15 a.m. Lord in the morning thou shalt hear, my voice ascending high! Music to wake up to Eric Belvin - Keyboard Praise Singing Praise Team & Congregation Scripture & Prayer Kathy & Arwyn Wild Testimony in Song Chiz Rider, Trumpet Introduction of Speaker Nick Will Morning Devotional Alex Bryan Jesus and the Green Cord Dream Postlude to Devotions Eric Belvin ***Breakfast is served*** 8:00 a.m. Cafeteria (line closes at 8:30 a.m.) Join us for Sabbath School at 9:15 a.m.
Friday Evening At Camp 7:30 p.m. Lord hear my voice! Let your ears be attentive to the voice of my supplications. Ps 130:2 Prelude to Vespers Myron Miller/ Eric Belvin Welcome to Camp Bob & Alice Soderblom Praise Singing Praise Team & Congregation Scripture & Prayer Jon & Pamela Paulien Mini Concert Guest Musicians Chiz Rider, Trumpet; GRACE Introduction of Speaker Kathy McMillan Evening Message Chris Oberg Jesus...and the Challenge for Simplicity Benediction Chris Oberg Postlude to Vespers Myron Miller Afterglow - 9:10 p.m. Don t miss hearing the testimony of Matthew GAMBLE...youth speaker for this weekend Raised Catholic...atheist by age 14... Rastafarian by age 19...after encounter with Christian Pastor - now a committed follower of Jesus with an amazing story. Come join us! Cafeteria Upper Room at Fireside Program Times Continued Time Event Location Sabbath 11:10 a.m. Church Program Ponderosa Room Speaker: Chris Oberg Lodge Childcare (6mo.-4yrs.) Lodge Loft 11:10 a.m. Jr. High (7th & 8th grade) Nature Center 11:10 a.m. Youth - Matthew Gamble Chaparral Room 1:00 p.m. Sabbath Lunch Cafeteria 2:00 p.m. Leisure Time 3:30 p.m. Afternoon Programs: Praise Concert & The Spoken Ponderosa Room Word GRACE - Chiz Rider - Lodge Bunnell String Quintet Followed by Speaker: Alex Bryan Kindergarten, Primary & Juniors Special Activity ***Meet at the Multi-Purpose Building*** Youth - Matthew Gamble Chaparral Room 5:30-6 p.m. Supper Cafeteria 6:30-8:00 p.m. Youth - Matthew Gamble Chaparral Room 7:00 p.m. Vespers (all ages) Speaker: Chris Oberg Campfire Bowl 8:00 p.m. Saturday Night at The Ranch Ponderosa Room Lodge Children s Program (K-6th) Multi-Purpose Bldg. 9:45 p.m. Afterglow & Ice Cream Sundaes Cafeteria Hosts: Jere & Marian Chrispens and family 10:45 p.m. Good night Sunday 6:30 a.m. Complimentary Drinks Lodge Lobby 8:15 a.m. Morning Devotions Ponderosa Room Speaker: Alex Bryan Lodge 9:30 a.m. Brunch Cafeteria 11:30 a.m. Camp Closes
~Youth Ministries ~ ~ Friday ~ 6-6:30 p.m. - Registration in Chaparral 7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. - Home Base Teams & Matthew Gamble 9:15 p.m. - Join afterglow for Matthew s Testimony ~ Saturday ~ 9:15 a.m - Sabbath School in Chaparral (Wear warm clothes if cold) 11:00 a.m. - Home Base Teams & Matthew Gamble 3:30 p.m. - Home Base Teams & Matthew Gamble 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Home Base Teams & Matthew Gamble 8-8:30 p.m. - Clean up & load trailer Join Saturday Night at Ranch! No Sunday Youth Programming.