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Online Camp Meeting Sale July 11–16 Features Big Discounts

July 7, 2021 | Nampa, Idaho | Alicia Adams

Snapping up new and best-selling books at deep discounts during camp meeting “auditorium sales” is a much-anticipated Adventist tradition. In accommodating customers in the digital realm, Pacific Press Publishing Association and AdventistBookCenter.com will host an online summer camp meeting sale July 11 through 16.

The online sale will feature the deep discounts camp meeting attendees are accustomed to finding during the in-person sales. Shoppers will be able to visit AdventistBookCenter.com during the sale dates to see the list of featured products and order their favorites at as much as 33 percent off retail. Shipping on most orders over $50 is free (some products, such as magazines and tracts, are excluded). Look for the “This product qualifies towards the free shipping offer” designation under the author’s name on the product page to determine if items the free shipping criteria.

In addition to the list of products featured all week, each day will have one or more bonus deals in categories including kids’ books, stories, Bibles, cookbooks, Spirit of Prophecy, and more. Local Adventist Book Center retail stores may also offer specials on other products, including vegetarian foods. Learn about those deals by subscribing to your local store’s email newsletter, following their social media channels, or calling the store directly at 1-800-765-6955.

For more information, visit AdventistBookCenter.com/CampMeetingSale; subscribe to the AdventistBookCenter.com email newsletter; and follow on social channels.

What’s in Your Hand? eHuddle Inspires Attendees Toward Creative Evangelism

From February 26 to 28, nearly 200 pastors and other leaders gathered at Camp Kulaqua in High Springs, Florida, for the 2024 eHuddle, an annual evangelism and leadership think tank hosted by the North American Division’s (NAD) Ministerial Association. Thousands more tuned in via Facebook and YouTube.

Young Adult LIFE Tour Coming to Portland, Oregon

Many of our local churches love their young adults but are at a loss as to where to begin a thriving ministry with them. The North Pacific Union Young Adult LIFE Tour stop intends to bring insights and relevant, doable steps toward building a flourishing young adult ministry now. The tour’s next stop will be in Portland, Oregon, from April 19-20, 2024, at the Pleasant Valley Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Mardian J. Blair, Former CEO of AdventHealth, Passes to His Rest

Mardian J. Blair, who led AdventHealth (formerly Adventist Health System) from 1984 until 2000, passed away on March 26 at the age of 92 in Apopka, Florida. Blair leaves behind a profound impact on the organization and in faith-based health care, particularly during a time of significant change in the health care industry.

It Is Written Conducts Alaska Evangelism and Mission Trip

This spring, It Is Written will conduct a mission trip and evangelistic campaign in Alaska, culminating in the Revelation Today: Hope for Humanity series. At the end of March, a mission team of 70 volunteers are serving in Anchorage, the largest city in Alaska, and Bethel, the largest rural community. The evangelistic series begins April 5.

Yamileth "Yami" Bazan Named Next Union College President

The Union College board of trustees has invited Yamileth Bazan to take the reins as Union’s 30th president. Her term will begin on July 1, 2024, soon after the official transition to the new name of Union Adventist University. “Yami,” as she prefers to be called, brings with her a passion for education and ministry combined with a long legacy of supporting and mentoring students, university leaders, and local church constituents.