
...is "Surprised by Hope", and our key Biblical Text will be Romans 15:13. "I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in him. Then you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit."
Our Kickoff Concert on Thursday, August 5th at 7PM will be Daren Streblow, a
comedian who appeals to wide audiences and has been described many ways: clean comedian, Christian comedian, corporate comedian, business comedian, college comedian, church comedian, youth group comedian, club comedian, school-assembly comedian, outreach comedian, and cruise ship comedian. One description says it all – hilarious. For more information go to www.darenstreblow.com.
This will be a Ticketed Event. Tickets are available
ONLINE by clicking HERE, or at the Camp Ground, Pathways Christian Bookstore in Midland,
or by mail by calling 989-832-2095. The cost
will be $10 per person or $30 for a
family pass that includes everyone living in your household.
Let's Pack out the Tabernacle for this event. If you or your
church would like to buy a block of tickets or help promote this
event, please email Jeff Eckman at
pastorjeff@floydchurch.com.
Our Evangelist this year is Dr. Kerry Robinson.
Dr. Kerry B. Robinson is the Senior Pastor of East Side Church of God, Anderson, IN., a congregation he
has served since December 1996. East Side Church is located near the
campus of Anderson University and Church of God Ministries, Inc. and
is widely recognized for it missional desire to “Lift up Jesus
Christ so that people may Discover Hope for Life.” As the
primary speaker for East Side Church, Dr. Robinson shares
passionately to groups of various sizes in diverse settings in an
effort to help individuals discover the hope of Jesus Christ.
Prior to his current assignment, Kerry was the
Senior Pastor of White Chapel Church of God and
President of Warner Christian Academy in Daytona Beach
(1992-1996) and Senior Pastor of Scott Memorial
Church of God, Chattanooga, TN (1983-1992).
He is a graduate of Anderson University, Anderson School of
Theology, and has done postgraduate work at Emory University in
Atlanta. Kerry is a graduate of Beeson Divinity School at Samford
University in Birmingham, AL., with a Doctor of Ministry Degree.
Dr. Robinson has served in leadership for the Church of God at the
state, regional, and national levels.
Kerry is married to the former Becky Meyer and they have two adult
sons, Kyle and
Kameron.
Our Song EvangelistsOur song evangelist this year is Mick Gilliam,
the Pastor of Worship Arts and Prayer at the East Side Church of of
God in Anderson, IN.
Pastor Gilliam has served congregations in Oregon, Florida, Ohio and
Indiana, and has also taught regularly in Christian colleges and
seminaries. He and his wife Linda have two children, Micah and
Amanda, and have been married for 31 years. He loves spending time
with his family, participating in outdoor activities, playing
racquetball, and mountain biking. He also frequently composes and
records his original music. Gilliam holds a M.M.E. from Lewis
and Clark College and a D.W.S. from the Robert E. Webber Institute
for Worship Studies.
His wife Linda works as a copyright agent for Gaither Music. His
daughter Amanda is a junior social work major at Anderson
University. His son Micah holds a Music Business degree from Anderson
University and is a free-lance guitarist. He serves as band leader
with Cook and Belle and the Casey Jamerson band.
Our Guest speakerWe will have a Guest Evangelist speaking on the first Friday and Saturday night of Camp meeting this year, due to some scheduling challenges.
Pastor Demetrius Booker has been the visionary leader and Lead Pastor of Lighthouse Community Church (LHC) since 1996. Pastor Booker was called to Ministry in 1974 at the age of fifteen. He is a graduate of Azusa Pacific University where he received dual degrees in Communication and Pastoral Theology. He holds a Master’s Degree in Ministry from Southern California School of Ministry. Reverend Booker was adjunct professor at the school of theology Detroit campus.
He has served the Church of God in Michigan in several Capacities Including the Board of Directors , and was recently hired to work alongside Bill Jones as the Church Health Minister for the Church of God in Michigan.
Demetrius is married to Doreen Booker and is the father of 3 daughters.