Last year at the Indiana camp meeting, I was privileged to teach a class on the book of Romans. Each day it was a pleasure to meet with fellow believers, to pray and open the Word of God together.

One day, having been unexpectedly detained, I arrived at my class just a few minutes late. I was embarrassed and hoped everyone would understand. Upon entering the room, what I saw touched my heart. One of my regular attendees was kneeling on the floor, surrounded by friends she had made in her camp meeting class. I later discovered that as they talked together before I arrived, it became apparent that she had a need that called for prayer, and her new friends were there for her. Many prayers ascended heavenward on her behalf. That is what I believe camp meeting is all about!

This year we have an excellent menu of speakers and workshops planned for the whole family at the Indiana camp meeting, June 6–12, on the campus of Indiana Academy.

Walter Wright, Lake Union Conference president, will be our speaker on Sabbath, June 12. The original Wedgwood Trio, a musical group which has blessed Adventists for many years, will present a special concert on Sabbath afternoon.

Miroslav Kis, a professor from Andrews Theological Seminary, will be our mid-week nightly speaker. Cheri Peters, founder and director of True Step Ministries, will challenge and inspire our young people. Rescued from the streets, she shares how she discovered that "God cannot resist His children, no matter how ragged and beat-up and sinful they may be." Cheri is planning very special workshops for parents as well. Don Morgan, an associate professor of kinesiology at Arizona State University, will speak to us about physical activity as it relates to healthful living. Vicki Griffin, Michigan Conference health ministries director, will also be here to share a variety of topics on health and life-style issues, including obesity and addictions. Danny Shelton, 3ABN president, will be the opening night speaker on Sunday, June 6.

Our Hispanic members always enjoy a special camp meeting Sabbath as they worship together. This year Roberto Giordana, new pastor of the New Albany (Ind.) Hispanic Group, will be the guest speaker. Last year over 400 Hispanic members enjoyed fellowship at the Indiana camp meeting.

Make plans now to attend the Indiana camp meeting! You may download a registration form at www.indianaadventist.org or call lodging coordinator Julie Loucks at (317) 844-6201 for additional information.

Gary Thurber is the Indiana Conference president.