New Jersey Camp Meeting: A Time of Fellowship, Growth

Story by Stephen Lee

The New Jersey Conference 2024 Camp Meeting was a remarkable event, held over two weekends: June 13–15 for English speakers and June 20–22 for Spanish speakers. This year marked the first time the camp meetings were conducted over three days, allowing for an enriching and immersive experience.

The camp meetings were packed with a variety of spiritual activities and seminars focused on fulfilling God’s mission. Each morning began with prayer walks led by dedicated prayer coordinators, providing attendees with a time for commitment and dedication.

A range of seminars offered topics essential to holistic well-being. These included sessions on culinary medicine by Carin and Ron Lynch; emotional wellness by Lilliam Banner; personal finances by Carlos Portanova; understanding pressure by Raul Cadavid; massage therapy by Dessire Bocanegra; and “Ask the Attorney” by Matthew Bach and Abogada Brunilda Bonilla.

Attendees had the opportunity to interact with departmental directors at various booths and participate in an anointing service conducted by pastors. The afternoon concerts featured performances by various artists from New Jersey, including the New Jersey Conference pastor’s choir.

The keynote speaker for the events were Derek Morris, former president of the Hope Channel, and Eliezer Graterol, religion professor at Southern Adventist University (Tenn.). They delivered powerful messages aligned with the conference’s vision and mission: “A World Without Strangers—Loving and Lovable People.”

Camp meeting season was a profound blessing, fostering fellowship and unity among all who attended. The administration team remarks, “We are truly grateful for God’s leading and are thankful to our team of departmental directors, pastors, teachers, camp and office staff who made our camp meetings a reality.”