Looking Unto

Jesusthe author and finisher of our faith.

—Hebrews 12:2

2014 FAMILY CONFERENCEBig Sandy, TX • April 22–25

Table of ContentsCampus Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–3Conference Details . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Tuesday Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Wednesday Schedule . . . . . . . . . 6–7Thursday Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . 8–9Friday Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . 10–11

WELCOME TO Big Sandy,Texas!

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Location Code

Field House

Cadet Hall

ALERT Auditorium

Chapel

Science Hall

Library, West Wing

Library, Second Floor

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International ALERT Academy One Academy Blvd.

Big Sandy, TX 75755

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Session EtiquettePlease conclude all visiting and return to your seats when the music starts at the beginning of each session . Do not bring any food or drinks into the seating area except for bottled water . Please turn all pagers and cell phones to “vibrate” or “off .”

Please do not leave any personal items in the Con vention Center overnight . Any items left will be placed in the Lost and Found located in the Camp Office at the back of the Convention Center .

Families With Young ChildrenThe Family Viewing Area on the north side of the Convention Center is available for young children who are unable to quietly attend the main session . A Nursing Mothers Room is available for mothers with nursing infants only .

Please ensure that only parents or siblings 16 years old or older attend younger children in the Family Viewing and Playground Areas .

Book Sales, Concession Sales, and

the Student Expo will be closed during

sessions.

Guests on CampusBreakfast—6:30 a .m .–7:30 a .m .Lunch—12:00 noon–1:00 p .m .Supper—5:00 p .m .–6:00 p .m . Please be punctual to meals and meet new friends while you wait in line. Only by reservation with the ALERT Academy

Check-out time will be 11:00 a .m . Saturday, April 26 . Special arrangements should be made with housekeeping for any longer stays .

Other InformationEmergency ContactsALERT Emergency: 903-636-2000ATI Emergency: 630-688-7922Medical Emergency: 911

First Aid StationLocated at ALERT Registration

Book Sales8:30 a .m .–10:00 p .m . (Convention Center)

Concession Sales7:30 a .m .–10:00 p .m . (Convention Center)

Student Expo8:30 a .m .–10:00 p .m .

Looking Unto

Jesusthe author and finisher of our faith.

—Hebrews 12:2

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11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.— Registration (Convention Center)

2:00–5:00— Curriculum Training Parents Only (Library, Second Floor)

o The Vision: Raising Sons and Daughters Who Are Mighty in Spirit —Chris and Anne Hogan

o Life: The Character Classroom— How to Give Your Children What They Need the Most—John and Cheryl Burnett

o How God Blessed Our Families—David & Priscilla Waller

Tuesday Evening6:30—General Session (Convention Center)

Flag Presentation—ALERT

Welcome—Col. John Tanner

Invocation—Anthony Burrus

Greeting and Introductions—Gil Bates

o “Let Us Run With Patience”—Tim Levendusky

Break for Fellowship and Book Sales

Triumphant Music

o Evening Message—David Gibbs, Jr.

9:30—Fellowship: Meet Other Families

Chris & Anne Hogan

David Gibbs, Jr

Tim Levendusky

3:00–4:00— Orchestra Rehearsal (Library, West Wing)

TUESDAYApril 22

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Wednesday Morning 6:30—Breakfast (Field House)

7:00—Dads’ Session (Library, Second Floor)

o Early Morning Message—David Gibbs, Jr.

o Now is Not the Time to Be Negligent: A Call to Stand Before God and Serve Him —Tom Harmon

8:15—Program Sign-In

9:00—General Session (Convention Center)

Triumphant Music The Hulin Sisters: Medley of German Hymns

o Morning Message—David Gibbs, Jr.

The Stangl Family: I’ve Got A Mansion

o Looking to Jesus in Marketplace Ministry—Dwain Swanson

Break

o Knowing God—Tom Harmon

“Every problem a person has in life is directly or indirectly related to his concept of God.”

ALERT Cadets (Field North of Pine Lodge)

Children’s Institute (Chapel)

COMMIT (Library, Second Floor)

Pre-Embassy (ALERT Auditorium)

Dwain Swanson

David Gibbs, Jr .

WEDNESDAYApril 23

Tom Harmon

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Wednesday Afternoon12:00—Lunch (Pick up children from CI)

2:00—General Session (Convention Center)

Triumphant Music The Hulin Sisters: All The Way My Savior Leads Me Burnett Sisters: In Moments Like These

o Looking to Jesus by Giving Thanks in All Things —Gabriel Cleator

o Passing the Torch to the Next Generation—Josh Duggar

o Real Relationships Meet Real Needs—Chris Hogan

Wednesday Evening5:00—Dinner

6:30—General Session (Convention Center)

Triumphant Music Paynter Family: Psalm 1 and What Grace is Mine

o The Work of God Around the World —George Mattix

Bob Holyfield: Special Prison Ministry Report

BreakRobert Staddon: Rejoice in the Lord Mandie & Heidi Query: A Living Sacrifice

o Hearing the Voice of God—Tom Harmon

9:30—Dismiss

2:00—Student Sessions (Library)

o Seedtime and Harvest Tom Harmon

o Looking to Jesus for Effective Missions Otto Koning

o Develop a Passion Worth Living For David Waller

12:45— Student Choir & Orchestra Practice (Library, Second Floor)

George Mattix

1:00— Breakout Session for Mothers: Practical Tips on Parenting—Michelle Duggar (Convention Center)

Tom Harmon

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Paul and Jenny Speed

Thursday Morning 6:30—Breakfast (Field House)

7:00—Dads’ Session (Library, Second Floor)

o How to Become the Richest Man in the World—Gil Bates

o Christ-Centered Living And Learning —Kevin McCray

8:15—Program Sign-In

9:00—General Session (Convention Center)

Triumphant Music Mandie & Heidi Query: Great is Thy Faithfulness

o Recognize Jesus as the Head of Your Home—Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar

Break

Foto & Bridge Sisters: A Prayer of Grateful Praise

o The Spirit of the Accuser —Paul and Jenny Speed

“Countless Christians are being destroyed because they do not understand their enemy. Learn to identify the spirit of the accuser and overcome him by looking to Jesus. ”

ALERT Cadets (Field North of Pine Lodge)

Children’s Institute (Chapel)

COMMIT (Library, Second Floor)

Pre-Embassy (ALERT Auditorium)

Kevin McCray

Jim Bob & Michelle Duggar

THURSDAYApril 24

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John Morgan

Thursday Afternoon12:00—Lunch (Pick up children from CI)

2:00—General Session (Convention Center)Triumphant Music Adelyn Foto: Nearer Still Nearer The Hulin Sisters: A Mighty Fortress

o How to Wage Spiritual Warfare—Otto Koning

Break

o Three Mindsets for Passionate Living —David Waller

o Abiding Joy—Nate Paine

Thursday Evening5:00—Dinner6:30—General Session (Convention Center)

Triumphant Music IBLP Headquarters Staff: Since I Have Been Redeemed

o God At Work in Florida Prisons —Ruthie Westfahl

The Query Family: And Can It Be

o The Impact of Generosity in a City —John Morgan

Ice Cream Fellowship

2:00—Student Sessions (Library)

o How to Think Like a World-Changer Chad Christiansen

o How to Never Have Anything “Bad” Happen Gabriel Cleator

o Parameters That Yield Spiritual Power—Gil Bates

12:45— Student Choir & Orchestra Practice (Library, Second Floor)

12:00— Widows, Widowers, and Single Moms’ Banquet (Private Dining Room)

1:00— Breakout Session for Women: The High Road to Failure—Jenny Speed (Convention Center)

Otto Koning

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Friday Morning 6:30—Breakfast (Field House)

7:00—Dads’ Session (Library, Second Floor)

o God’s Rubber Band—Paul Speed

o Complex Conversations: Helping Others Discover God’s Truth for Themselves —Chris Hogan

8:15—Program Sign-In

9:00— General Session (Convention Center)

Triumphant Music The Perryman Family: Hallelujah! We Shall Rise

o Letting Go and Letting God —Gil and Kelly Bates

o Looking to Jesus During Hurts —Anthony Burrus

Break

o “Come Unto Me . . . And I Will Give You Rest”—George Mattix

9:00—Student Sessions (Library, Second Floor)

o Looking Unto Jesus for a “New” Perspective Paul and Jenny Speed

o How to Impact the Culture of Our Day Matt Krause

ALERT Cadets (Field North of Pine Lodge)

Children’s Institute (Chapel)

COMMIT (Library, West Wing)

Pre-Embassy (ALERT Auditorium)

Chris Hogan

Paul Speed

FRIDAYApril 25

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Gil & Kelly Bates

Matt Krause

Friday Afternoon12:00—Lunch (Pick up children from CI)

2:00—General Session (Convention Center)

Triumphant MusicThe ALERT Men’s Chorus: The Star Spangled Banner, and In God We Trust

o Small Decisions, Large Consequences —Matt Krause

o What to Do When You Can’t Figure Out What God is Doing—Gil and Kelly Bates

BreakThe Paynter Family: When I Read My Title Clear

o Conclusion: Vision for IBLP/ATI —Tim Levendusky

o Program Presentations (CI, COMMIT, Pre-Embassy, ALERT Cadets)

5:15— Break (Parents pick up children from programs)

6:00—Student Choir and Orchestra

6:30—Final Words and Dismiss for Application

1:00–2:00— Student Choir and Orchestra Dress Rehearsal (Convention Center)

1:00–2:00�— Mothers Panel Q&A (Please submit questions to ATI information table) (Library, Second Floor)

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As ye have therefore received

Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:

Rooted and built up in him, and

stablished in the faith . . . .

—Colossians 2:6