"Another day, another munitions dump"

I remember as a boy watching Hogan's Heroes on TV, and occasionally Colonel Hogan would utter something like the expression above. It was his way of saying just another day, all in a day's work.

Here it is the beginning of Spring, 2011, in Ohio. We have much to look forward to, and much to be about, as Seventh-day Adventists. For one thing, I and others are putting forth much effort and planning, so that the upcoming "Forward to Zion" camp meeting will be a meaningful, powerful experience for God's people (June 8-12). I pray that the Lord will continue to bless our efforts abundantly, and that He will help the Adventists of Ohio to be aware of this meeting, and the importance of it. Please spread the news about this meeting.

At a time like this, when it appears that the enemy of souls is having his way often in Ohio, we must pour our collective will and effort into furthering God's cause and God's truth. There is a heaven to gain, and a hell to shun, my friends. There are souls to bring into the safety of God's remnant church. At our camp meeting, Don Eckenroth will be teaching us how to turn our local churches into centers of evangelism, beacons of truth, and hubs of training.

There are also dangers along the path of righteousness. God's people must be able to steer safely through the deception of these last says. At our camp meeting, Samuel Pipim and Rick Howard will be teaching us how to prepare for the soon return of Jesus, and how to avoid being deceived along the way.

We also need to be rooted and grounded in the Word of God as disciples of Christ. At our camp meeting, Roy Gane and Alden Ho will establish us in the faith once delivered to the saints, including the sanctuary message. Our hearts will warm as we learn to appreciate the distinctive ways in which God has led the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and the distinctive mission He has for us as a people.

But as you know, our minds and our bodies must be preserved in the best possible condition, in order to fully comprehend Scriptural truth. At our camp meeting, Wes Youngberg will share with us the latest in cutting-edge health and wellness insight. He will give us practical information--practical and truthful principles that we can immediately put to work in our lives.

God loves our families. He loves our marriages. But Satan is trying to weaken and attack our families, because he knows that healthy and effective families promote healthy and effective churches. At our camp meeting, Gerry and Nancy Wagoner will share insights that will strengthen our marriages and families. They will also help us deal with resentment in a productive manner.

In short, this year's camp meeting will be a powerful, practical, meaningful event that will encourage you, strengthen you, challenge you, train you, comfort you, and ground you in the truth as it is in Jesus. Please don't miss out on this incredible event. If you have to change some plans in order to attend, then do so. You'll be glad you did.

There are still rooms, RV sites, and tent sites available. Please visit our camp meeting website, where you will find all the information you need, and you will find contact information for reservations, and for sending donations. Here is the website: http://www.campmeetingohio.webs.com 

Be of our good courage, my brother, my sister! The Lord is in His holy temple. Let all the earth keep silence before Him. God is leading us in a path of righteousness, for His name's sake. There is not a storm that slams His church that He has not prepared for. Let's trust Him to carry us safely through this period of time. And let's work for the saving of people into His remnant church. 

Another day, another triumph in Christ Jesus our Lord.