Pine Springs Ranch • April 26-28, 2019

Musicand the

Word

Mountaintop Retreat

Calimesa Seventh-day Adventist Church

Welcome to our Mountain Top Weekend ! Every year we get away to this mountain top. Every year we seek to connect with God and each other in this special time away from the busyness of life down in the valley. Every year we continue to find God faithful in meeting us in some unique and wonderful way. Sometimes it is through the words of a guest speaker, a song sung, a quiet moment outdoors, or a special conversation with an old or new friend. The great news is that God is with us! He will be with us, wanting to connect with us every moment of this retreat. May we let ourselves be with Him, and enjoy His lovingkindness and faithful presence.

The Pastoral Staff

Mountaintop Weekend 2019

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PSR... Building Memories

Guest Speakers and Musicians

Michael CardMichael Card, was born in Madison Tennessee, in 1957. Michael now lives in nearby Franklin, where he and his wife, Susan are the parents of four children and two grandchildren. He is best known for his contributions to contem-porary Christian music, typically coupling folk-style melodies and instrumen-tation with lyrics stemming from his intensive study of the Bible. Michael’s most recognized song, El Shaddai, reflects his penchant for relating difficult or obscure Old Testament concepts to more understandable themes from the New Testament. Since his recording debut in 1981, his albums have sold more than four million copies; he is also the author or co-author of 27 books. Nineteen of his songs became No. 1 singles. He is a graduate of Western Kentucky University, where he earned Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Biblical studies, and has also received an honorary PhD in music and Chris-tian education from Whitfield Seminary and Philadelphia Biblical University.

Despite the success of his musical career, Michael has always maintained that it is secondary to his calling as a Bible teacher. Welcome Michael to PSR 2019.

Steve Green was born in Portland, Oregon to missionary parents and spent much of his early life with his missionary parents in Argentina. On return to the states, he attended Phoenix Christian High School. After graduating he studied music at Grand Canyon University. Then he traveled with a Christian group of musicians named Truth. It was there he met Marijean who would become his wife. They then moved to Indiana where Steve began singing as a backup for the Bill Gaither Trio. In 1980, the Gaither Vocal Band was formed and Steve sang tenor for their first two recordings. Subsequently he became part of the Christian rock band named White Heart but soon thereafter Steve was led by his brother, Randy, to a spiritual renewal in 1983. He signed a solo contract with Sparrow Records and in 1984, Steve Green Ministries was established, which continues to this date. Over his 35 plus year career of witnessing thru music, Steve has been honored as a four-time

Grammy Award nominee, and seven-time Dove award winner. He has had 13 No. 1 songs and has sold over three million albums. His recordings have included The Mission, We Believe, Where Mercy Reigns, God and God Alone. His latest album was recently released, “Hold Fast”. Steve has desired that every recording, every album would honor his Lord. Steve is bilingual and has released 7 Spanish CD’s in the US. Steve was involved with the Billy Graham Evangelist Association from the mid 1980’s onward. He was one of the first artists to be involved with Promise Keepers, and sang before 50,000 men in Boulder Co. in July 1993. He has ministered through out the world and God has richly blessed his ministry. His musical ministry has expanded to include videos, including children’s videos, and a devotional book. Steve and Marijean now reside in Atlanta, Ga. They have two children, Summer and Josiah, both of whom are married. We are so blessed to have him again for this years Mountain Top Weekend and thank him for coming.

Steve Green

High School Ministry Chaparral Room FridayFriday Worship 7:30 p.m. Pastor Nick Snell Afterglow (cafeteria) “Paradise Lost” 9:00 p.m.Lights Out 10:45 p.m.SaturdaySabbbath School 9:15 a.m. Pastor Nick Snell Church -Worship 11:10 a.m. (Ponderosa Room) Michael Card

Afternoon Walk Through The Bible 2:00 p.m. Evening Worship 6:30 p.m. Pastor Nick Snell Saturday Night at the Ranch 8:00 p.m. Ice cream & strawberries (cafeteria) 9:45 p.m.

Lights Out 11:00 p.m.

Nick Snell

So Blessed...our Calimesa High School Youth

Dick Tunney

Tom & Nancy Adams Tom and Nancy Adams have been living in Paradise, CA since 1997, and are now retired. They moved there from Loma Linda where Tom was Administrative Pastor of the Campus Hill Church, and Nan-cy was Charge Nurse of the G.I. Lab at the Medical Center. Tom was raised in the lovely mountain community of Paradise and Nancy was raised in Napa. After attending Rio Lindo Academy and Pacific Union College, they married in 1969. They were blessed with two sons, and are now proud grandparents of five grandchildren. Little did they realize that on that fatal morning of November 8, 2018, a morning that started peacefully like many mornings over the years, would be a day that would destroy the quiet, peaceful, beau-tiful city of Paradise and change the lives of so many. During After-glow Friday evening we will have the opportunity of Tom and Nancy Adams sharing how God has brought miracles in the face of utter chaos, devastation and sheer terror on the ridge town of Paradise.

Dick came from a working family in Ohio and from a very early age was musi-cally inclined. In the 1970’s he joined a Christian musical group called “TRUTH” . It was then he met Melodie who was raised in a Minister of Music home in Tex-as. After 18 months of touring together, Dick joined the award winning group, “THE IMPERIALS”. Six months later, Dick and Mel were married and settled in Nashville. Mel then formed the vocal group, “FIRST CALL”. In 1986, Sandy Patty hired Dick as musical director and pianist and “FIRST CALL” as her musical back-up group. The “Let There Be Praise Tour” covered 150 cities in 18 months and launched “FIRST CALL” on a tour of their own while Dick remained on tour with Sandi Patty. Two daughters were born (Whittney & Kelly) and Dick & Mel chose to now stay home from touring. In 1991, their joint recording project, “Let the Dreamers Dream” was released and soon the couple found themselves tour-

ing across America to local churches. Dick found himself recording and conducting ensembles like the London Philharmonics Orchestra, the Irish Film Orchestra and the City of Prague Philharmonic. In 2006, the First Baptist Church of Columbus, TN invited Dick and Mel to lead their worship ministry for its growing congregation. Soon thereafter, Steve Green Ministries invited Dick to tour with him as pianist & musical director which continues to this date. The Tunney’s have received 10 Dove nomina-tions and a Grammy Award for “How Excellent is Thy Name”. They have recorded 8 albums together and Dick has recorded 5 solo instrumental albums. Together they have penned more than 150 songs, many of which have been recorded by Christian artists. We welcome Dick back to Mountain Top Weekend.

Pastor Zach Parks 4 sessions

Friday: 7:30-9:15 p.m. - 9:15-9:30p.m. Photo fun! Sabbath: 9:15-10:45 a.m.,11:15-12:45, and 6:30-7:45 p.m.

*prize drawing at 7:30 p.m.

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Children’s Ministries (Kindergarten, Primary, Juniors)

Multipurpose Building

Junior High Ministries/Nature CenterZach Parks

Nick Snell is the Youth Pastor at the Azure Hills Seventh-day Adventist Church. He is excited about empower-ing discipleship, heartfelt worship, creativity and fam-ily. He was born and raised around Andrews University in Berrien Springs, Michi-

gan. He met his wife, Deanne in August of 2008 in his hometown after both of them had finished their student missions experiences. Nick got his MDiv from Andrews University in 2016. Life changing experi-ences include: Adventist education, Benton Harbor Street Ministries, colporteuring, task-force student missions, church planting, worship leading, and be-ing married with three children whom he adores. Nick serves as a #GYA certified speaker with South-eastern California Conference which includes the ter-ritory of Imperial, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, and San Diego counties. In his free time, Nick enjoys making music, playing sports, trying new restaurants and visiting with friends. Welcome Pastor Nick and his family to PSR.

Junior High/Youth Guest Speakers

Youth - Nick Snell

Jr. High - Zach Parks

Zach Parks has been a pastor at the Wasatch Hills SDA Church in Salt Lake City, Utah for the past 2 years and has a passion for speaking to youth. In his view, knowing Jesus is something that should be prac-tical and have an im-

pact on our every day lives...and that it is the farthest thing from boring. He loves reading, swimming, skiing and most of all playing music. Pastor Zach is currently at La Sierra University pursuing his Masters in Divinity. Welcome to our PSR retreat Pastor Zach.

Mountain Top Sunday Morning Devotions8:00 a.m. - Ponderosa Room

Music and the Word

Keyboard Favorites Dick Tunney

Words of Appreciation Bob Soderblom

Scripture and Prayer Pastor Ken Curtis

Praise Worship Steve Green Dick TunneyMorning Devotions “The Lord’s Prayer” Steve Green

Song of Response Steve Green

Benediction/Rededication Steve Green Michael Card Pastor Jon Ciccarelli

Brunch is served- 9:30 a.m. Camp Closes - 11:00 a.m. Thank you for coming!

Steve Green Devotional Speaker

Theme: The Lord’s Prayer

TASTE AND SEE ENJOY

EVERY MOMENT

Here’s a Full Scoop of Details Helpful reminders about your mountain top weekend

Sunset Vespers ~ 7p.m. ~ Church Bowl (weather permitting) Speaker: Michael Card

Michael Card

“The Inexhaustible Love of God” pt 2

Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God.Oh, it chases me down, fights ‘til I’m found, leaves the ninety-nine.I couldn’t earn it, and I don’t deserve it, still, You give Yourself away.

Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God.

(Bring a coat, blanket and flashlight. Meeting in cafeteria if poor weather)

Mountain Top Weekend Events at a glance

Time Event Location - Friday - 3-8 p.m. Registration Lodge Lobby 3-6:30 p.m . “Porter Power” - Tips for youth fund accepted Lobby Entrance

6-6:30 p.m. Prayer Time with Pastor Jon Cafeteria Fireside 6:30-7 p.m. Supper Cafeteria

7:30 p.m. Evening Programs

Adults - Praise Vespers Ponderosa Room, Speakers: Steve Green & Michael Card Lodge High School Ministries: Chaparral Room, Speaker : Nick Snell Lodge Junior High (7th & 8th) Nature Center Speaker: Zach Parks

Kindergarten, Primary, Juniors Multi-purpose Bldg. (Kindergarten - 6th Grade) 9:00 p.m. Afterglow (Candlelight) Cafeteria Fireside Tom & Nancy Adams “From Paradise Lost - Towards Paradise Restored”

10 p.m. Good Night! - Sabbath -

6:30 a.m. Complimentary drinks Lodge Lobby

7:00 a.m. Morning Devotions Ponderosa Room Speaker: Steve Green

8-8:30 a.m. Breakfast Cafeteria

9:15 a.m. Sabbath Schools Adults- Dr. Jon Paulien Ponderosa Room “My Journey” Ted Shankel High School- Nick Snell Chaparral Room Junior High- Zach Parks Nature Center Primary, Juniors Pinyon Room, Multi-purpose Bldg. Kindergarten Manzanita Room, Multi-purpose Bldg.

Sabbath Afternoon Praise Service 3:30 p.m.

Ponderosa Room - Lodge “Music and the Word”

Keyboard Prelude Dick Tunney

Praise Singing Calimesa Praise SingingScripture & Prayer David & Janet Wilkins

A Time of Musical Praise Calimesa Bells Director: Derice Hogle “Be Thou My Vision” “Spirit of Joy”

Praise Worship Steve Green Afternoon Message “The Lord’s Prayer” Steve GreenSong of Response Steve Green

Benediction Steve Green

Keyboard Favorites Dick Tunney

Ranch Supper - 5:30 p.m. (join us for vespers 7 p.m.)

Steve Green Worship Speaker

Events, continued Time Event Location

- Sabbath -

11:10 a.m. Church Praise Worship Ponderosa Room Speaker: Michael Card Lodge Junior High - Speaker: Zack Parks Nature Center (Children and high school ministries to meet with adults)

1:00 p.m. Lunch Cafeteria

1:30 p.m. Leisure Time

3:00 p.m. Children’s Walk Thru the Bible Multi-purpose Bldg.

3:30 p.m. Afternoon Program

Praise Music & the Spoken Word Ponderosa Room featuring Steve Green, Dick Tunney, Lodge Calimesa Bell choir

Speaker: Steve Green

5:30-6 p.m. Supper Cafeteria

6:30-8 p.m. High School Ministries - Nick Snell Chaparral Room Junior High( 7th & 8th) - Zach Parks Nature Center

7:00 p.m. Vespers Campfire Bowl Speaker: Michael Card (Weather permitting, otherwise cafeteria)

8:00 p.m. Saturday Night at the Ranch Ponderosa Room Lodge

Kindergarten, Primary, Juniors Multi-purpose Bldg.

9:45 p.m. Afterglow & Ice Cream Sundaes Cafeteria Fresh Strawberries Hosts: Jere & Marian Chrispens 10:45 p.m. Good Night!

- Sunday -

6:30 a.m. Complimentary drinks Lodge Lobby

8:00 a.m. Morning Devotions Ponderosa Room Speaker: Steve Green Lodge

9:30-10:00 a.m. Brunch Cafeteria

Church In The Mountains 11:10 a.m.

Ponderosa Room - Lodge ~Music and the Word~

Keyboard Favorites Michael Fillman

Church Life Pastor Jon Ciccarelli

“Brethren We Have Met to Worship” Calimesa Bell Choir Director: Derice Hogle

Welcome & Prayer Bob Soderblom

Praise Singing Calimesa Praise Team

Invitation to Giving/Prayer Camp Expenses Michael Bennie

Testimony In Song Steve Green

Children’s Story Pastor Aren Rennacker

Drama Presentation “Little Stories of Kindness” Bonnie Parker Ken WrightCall To Prayer Gary Marais

Morning Prayer Gary Marais

Prayer Response “All to Jesus I Surrender” Rachelle Bennie

A Time of Introduction and Welcome Joey Steffen

Praise Worship Michael Card

Morning Message “The Inexhaustible Kindness of God” , pt 1 Michael Card

Song of Response Michael Card

Benediction Michael Card

Keyboard Favorites Michael Fillman

Camp Lunch - 1:00 p.m. - Cafeteria (lines closes at 1:30 p.m.)

Friday Evening Service 7:30 p.m. Ponderosa Room ~ Lodge

Music and the Word Theme: “The Unselfish Inexhaustible Love of God”

Keyboard Michael Fillman

Welcome & Introductions Bob Soderblom

Invitation To Worship and Weekend Theme of “The Lord’s Prayer” Steve Green

Prayer Steve Green

Introduction of Michael Card Steve Green Praise Worship Michael Card

Message “The Journey of Lament” Michael Card

Song of Response Michael Card

Benediction Michael Card

Keyboard Favorites Michael Fillman

Join us immediately after this service for Afterglow in the cafeteria “From Paradise Lost - Towards Paradise Restored” as told by a long time resident of Paradise

Michael Card

Keyboard Favorites Michael Fillman

Welcome & Prayer Steve Dunbar

Praise Singing Calimesa Praise Team

“My Journey” Ted Shankel (Elmar Sakala)

Testimony In Song Michael Card Introduction of Speaker Pastor Jon Ciccarelli

Study of The Word “The Biggest Story Ever Told” Jon Paulien

Song of Response “He is Worthy” Steve Dunbar & Friends Benediction Jon Paulien

Announcements Steve Dunbar

Keyboard Favorites Michael FillmanWorship service begins at 11:10 a.m.

(children and youth will join)

Ted Shankel and family

Jon Paulien Dean of School of Religion

Loma Linda University

Sabbath School In The Mountains 9:15 a.m

Ponderosa Room -Lodge

Friday Evening Afterglow9:00-10:00 p.m.

Cafeteria - Candlelight

Tom and Nancy Adams from

Paradise, California (A day never to be forgotten)

November 8, 2018 Listen to the story of that horrific day and what has followed as told by

Tom & Nancy Adams “From Paradise Lost-Towards Paradise Restored”

Music - Calimesa Praise Team

Sabbath Morning Devotions/Music and the Word 7:00 a.m.

Ponderosa Room ~ Lodge Theme: “The Lord’s Prayer”

Keyboard Dick Tunney

Scripture & Prayer Mark & Kimberly Rivera

Praise Worship Steve Green Morning Devotions “The Lord’s Prayer” Steve Green

Song of Response Steve Green

Benediction Steve Green

Keyboard Favorites Dick Tunney

Breakfast 8 a.m.-8:30 a.m. (Join us for Sabbath School 9:15 a.m. sharp)