I'm looking forward to camp meeting this year. Camp meeting is certainly a time for social interaction among our members. It's a time for families and friends to renew relationships. But most importantly, it's a time of spiritual renewal and regeneration, a time for God's people to appear before Him. The Spirit of Prophecy tells us, "The convocations of the church, as in camp meetings, the assemblies of the home church, and all occasions where there is personal labor for souls, are God's appointed opportunities for giving the early and the latter rain" (Testimonies to Ministers and Gospel Workers, p. 508). The angels of heaven walk the campus, and the Lord Himself is present through the agency of the Holy Spirit.

Camp meeting should be a time of celebration, but not as the world celebrates. It should be a time of solemn and holy joy for God's people as we recognize the Divine Presence among us. It is time to go home. Let's recognize camp meeting this year as what God intends it to be—an opportunity for the outpouring of His Spirit. "Come, brethren and sisters, to these sacred convocation meetings, to find Jesus. He will come up to the feast. He will be present, and He will do for you that which you most need to have done" (Testimonies for the Church, vol. 2, p. 575).

This year's camp meeting theme is "We Have Nothing to Fear,­ Except as We Forget." Interesting and inspirational speakers will be there to lead us into a deeper study of God's Word. Do not let these opportunities for spiritual growth and renewal pass you by.

Jay Gallimore, Michigan Conference president, will speak the first Friday evening. Dwight Nelson, author of What Left Behind Left Behind, and speaker for the telecast New Perceptions, will be the main speaker for Sabbath and Sunday of the first weekend, June 19–20. Shawn Boonstra, associate speaker for It Is Written, will speak Friday evening and Sabbath June 25–26. Ron du Preez will present the early morning worship series. Samuel Korentang-Pipim, Michigan Conference public campus ministries director, will present the evening meetings, June 21–24. Dane Griffin, Michigan conference assistant to the president for media development, will share some powerful insights on the sanctuary at 11:00 a.m. each morning. In addition, several training workshops will be offered throughout the week.

To register for Cedar Lake camp meeting, go to www.misda.org and click on "registration," or use the paper registration form that was distributed in the April issue of Michigan Memo, or call Ruth Bradfield at (269) 565-0663.

Upper Peninsula Camp Meeting, Camp Sagola, July 23–25. The keynote speaker is Randy Skeete, from American Cassette Ministries. There are a few rustic camping cabins available for rent, as well as trailer and tent sites. For information, call Duane O'Ffill at (906) 779-5554. For reservations, call Jerri Onjukka (906) 523-0120.

Hispanic Camp Meeting, May 28–30, Camp Au Sable, Grayling, Michigan.

Fred Earles is the Michigan Conference executive secretary.