The Salvation Army Southern Territorial Bible Conference 2021
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The Salvation Army Southern Territorial Bible Conference 2021 The Salvation Army Southern Territorial Bible Conference has been an annual event for over 50 years at Lake Junaluska, NC. Officers, soldiers, families, and friends will gather from August 8-14, 2021, for a time of renewal and spiritual development. Devotions, group worship services, and Bible study sessions will be a blessing to those in attendance. We are thrilled to be returning to the beauty of Lake Junaluska, North Carolina again for the 2021 Conference. People come to Bible Conference for a time of physical, emotional and spiritual refreshment. They come for a deepening of their spiritual journey. Also, they come to reconnect and fellowship with each other. It’s a great time to visit with cherished family members and longtime friends. OUR GUESTS will speak on the conference theme for this year, “Christ For The World,” a study in the book of Luke. OPENING NIGHT TOTAL PRAISE III. This special evening of music will return to Bible Conference this year featuring some of the gifted young people from across the Southern Territory. SPEAKERS DURING THE WEEK Commissioners Dr. Dan Boone Dr. Carla Sunberg Steve Carter Lyndon and Bronwyn Buckingham Commissioners Lyndon and Bronwyn Buckingham: The Chief of The Staff and World Secretary for Women’s Ministries/World Secretary for Spiritual Life Development – London, England Dr. Dan Boone: President of Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, TN. Dr. Carla Sunberg: General Superintendent – The Church of The Nazarene – Kansas City, MO Steve Carter: Served as the lead teaching pastor for Willow Creek Community Church, now writing and speaking all over the world. Commissioners Willis and Barbara Howell, Territorial Leaders, will lead and speak in the Saturday evening session. Come and join us for a night of praise and worship! CHRIST FOR THE WORLD A Study In The Book Of Luke April, 2021 Some registration instructions: 1. If you register online, please do not send in the enclosed registration form. To register online go to www.southernspiritonline.org/bible‐conference‐2021 2. If you register with the paper form, please print in block letters (all capital). 3. Please share your contact phone number in case we have a question. 4. Please share your email address (neatly) to communicate with you. 5. Housing is handled directly with Lake Junaluska. We do not arrange any housing. Go to www.lakejunaluska.com Check out The Terrace which is hotel style (and newly remodeled), and private rental properties (make sure private homes have air conditioning). Phone: 828‐452‐2881 6. Grant checks – These are given on a first come/first serve basis: Active Senior Soldiers: • Grant Checks – are for Active Senior Soldiers 18 years and older only. o Step One: You must complete the registration form enclosed OR register online. o Step Two: If you register online, you must print out the grant form and proceed with obtaining necessary signatures. • You must be in good standing, have the signature of your Corps Officer, as well as DHQ approval. • The $250 grant is issued per soldier. Married couples will each apply for a grant and will each receive a check if their grant is approved. Retired Officer(s): o Step One: You must complete the registration form enclosed and mail to Major Ray Cooper at THQ OR register online. o Step Two: If you register online, you must print out the grant form and either mail it with your registration form to Ruth Hahn at THQ, 1424 Northeast Expressway, Atlanta, GA 30329, or scan your forms to [email protected], or fax your forms to 404‐728‐1399. • Retired Officers do not pay registration fee. • Retired Officer(s) must live in the Southern Territory to receive a grant. • The $250 is issued per officer ($250 for a single officer, $500 for married couple). If you have any questions about registration, please call Major Ray Cooper at Territorial Headquarters. He will be happy to assist you. 404‐728‐1300. BIBLE CONFERENCE HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! CHILDREN: (Ages 0-6) Childcare has a vibrant program for young children. A lot of fun time and Bible study as well! YOUTH & TEENS: (Ages 7-18) The conference also includes a week-long Bible study program for youth and teens, which will be filled with opportunities to praise through music, art, dance, outdoor recreation, and fellowship. It’s by far the best conference for your children to learn about God’s Word. Lifelong friendships begin right here at Lake Junaluska during the Youth Conference! FRIDAY PERFORMANCE NIGHT The children, youth and teens will perform for you about what they have learned during the week. LOCATION IS EVERYTHING! Lake Junaluska has been a wonderful host to us, and it provides a great setting. During Bible Conference, there is plenty of time to enjoy the local community. After the second session of the day, the afternoon is free to explore the area until the 7:00 pm session begins. Waynesville, NC is a beautiful little town with great shops and delicious food. Asheville, NC is only minutes away with more tourist sites to visit. Maggie Valley is also right up the street with many quaint shops and scenic routes! Wednesday afternoon/evening is free time to spend with your family, so go enjoy the beautiful area. To see more, please go to the VISIT NC SMOKIES PAGE HERE. For lodging information visit LAKE JUNALUSKA. The Town of Waynesville, NC Canoe/Kayak/Paddle Board Children’s Bible Study Class Pool at Lake Junaluska Tennis/Pickleball/Mini Golf Children’s Play Rehearsal Room at The Terrace Hotel The Terrace Hotel Lobby Singin’ On The Mountain THE SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK EVENING PROGRAMS Sunday – August 8 SUNDAY Welcome Session August 8 Featuring Total Praise III – Soldier’s Night 1:30 PM Registration | Bethea Welcome Center 7:00 PM Welcome Session | Stuart Auditorium MONDAY Evening Session August 9 TUESDAY Evening Session Monday – Saturday – August 9-14 * August 10 Caleb Louden, Speaking 8:00 AM ARC Chapel | Memorial Chapel WEDNESDAY No Session - Family Night 9:00 AM Bible Session | Stuart Auditorium August 11 10:15 AM Coffee Break | Harrell Center THURSDAY ARC Night August 12 Don’t miss out on this Evening of Celebration. Come 11:00 AM Bible Session | Stuart Auditorium hear the powerful stories of Release, Redemption and 7:00 PM Evening Session | Stuart Auditorium | Restoration Closing Session: Time of Praise & Worship FRIDAY Youth Night August 13 The delegates of our Youth Conference will perform and share their excitement about what they have * Wednesday - No Evening Session- Family Night learned this week SATURDAY Closing Session August 14 Evening of Worship and Praise Southern Bible Conference 2021 Featured Speakers Commissioners Bronwyn and Lyndon Buckingham, originally from the New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa Territory, are passionate representatives of The Salvation Army. They have served as officers since they were commissioned in 1990 as members of the Ambassa- dors for Christ Session. They assumed their current appointments as the Chief of the Staff and World Secretary for Women’s Ministries on 3 August 2018. In January, 2021, Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham assumed the additional appointment as World Secretary for Spiritual Life Development. Over the years of their officership they have served in corps appoint- ments in New Zealand and Canada, as Territorial Youth and Candidates Secretaries, Divisional Leaders and Territorial Program Secretaries. On 1 February 2013 the Buckinghams were appointed to the Singapore, Malaysia and Myanmar Territory, firstly as Chief Secretary and Territorial Secretary for Women's Ministries, before assuming territorial leadership in June 2013. On 1 January 2018 they were appointed to lead the United Kingdom Territory with the Republic of Ireland, Commissioner Lyndon Buckingham as Territorial Commander and Commissioner Bronwyn Buckingham as Territorial Leader for Leader Development. Bronwyn and Lyndon are parents to Daniel and Emma, and their lovely daughter-in-law, Juanita. Daniel and Juanita are Corps Officers and Emma is currently a cadet in training, all in New Zealand. They are proud grandparents to Israel and Tobias. They are continually blessed, encouraged and challenged by the desire of their adult children to serve God in their generation. In each of their appointments the Buckinghams have displayed a desire to see the great news of the gospel shared. Bronwyn is inspired by the belief that God has a new truth to reveal to her daily and compelled by the promise that He is continuing to grow and stretch her (Philippians 1:6). She desires to be the woman God is calling her to be and is passionate to be part of an Army where the next generation will choose to embrace their leadership calling. Lyndon is passionate about finding ways for The Salvation Army to be more effective in fulfilling its mission. He is determined to be faithful to the covenants he has made, and is motivated by verses from Paul’s letter to the Colossians: ‘Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men’ (Colossians 3:23) Both are intent on enjoying life, endeavoring to stay fit by walking and jogging. They enjoy reading, watch- ing good movies and are avid supporters of New Zealand’s ‘All Blacks’ rugby team! Commissioners Lyndon and Bronwyn Buckingham Southern Bible Conference 2021 Featured Speakers Dr. Carla Sunberg was elected 43rd general superintendent of the Church of the Nazarene at the 29th General Assembly in Indianapolis, Indiana, in June 2017. At the time of her election, Dr. Sunberg was president of Nazarene Theological Seminary, where she had been serving since January 2014. She was ordained on the Russia North District, where she and her husband, Chuck, served the Church of the Nazarene for 13 years as pioneer missionaries to the former Soviet Union.