Who Are We? A Study Series

For the next year we will try to answer a very basic, but very difficult question: Who are we? Who are we as young adult Seventh-day Adventists? To answer this question we will focus on three elements of identity: the past, the present, and goals for the future. We will begin by examining our genealogical heritage as followers of God. We will explore what it meant for our spiritual ancestors to be chosen by God as a special person or group and how they responded to God’s call to be separate and peculiar. We will try to understand what it meant for them to be chosen by exploring why God chooses and what God expects of His chosen. We will also explore how people responded to God’s call. Sometimes it is easy to respond to the call, but as our spiritual ancestors’ testimony demonstrates, many times it is extremely difficult to say yes to God’s calling as chosen and to continue to enthusiastically remain committed to being chosen by God. And sometimes people said no. Is that okay? Or when God chooses, must the response always be yes? We will wrestle with these and other questions as we examine the experiences of the Israelites, Esther, the songs of David, Mary, Elizabeth, Ellen White, the first generation of Seventh-day Adventists and others over the next 13 Sabbaths.
Secondly, we will explore our present by wrestling with our current identity as Seventh-day Adventists in the 21st century. We will examine what it means to be a Seventh-day Adventist young adult today. As a denomination founded partly on the belief that they are a remnant people, a people chosen by God with a special message for the end times, what does it mean to be a part of this chosen group today? And what work has God chosen this group to do? Is this what God is calling you to do? If not, what do you do? To begin to answer these questions we will look at current SDA beliefs and theology.
Lastly, we will explore where we feel led to go in the future. We will ask questions about the future of Christianity in the United States and the future of the SDA church in both the United States but also in the world at large. What is God’s calling for the future and how might we begin to work towards those goals?
We hope that you will join us throughout the next year as we prayerfully and thoughtfully explore our identity as chosen and loved by God.

Death Valley Road Trip 2010

The Calimesa Young Families have invited us to once again join them on their trek to Death Valley. This is a great weekend away from the Inland Empire and a special time to fellowship with not only other Young Adults but with a larger segment of our local church. The weekend is filled with great worship, good food, hiking, and relaxation. Spots are limited so if you are interested you need to register at the Calimesa Church Death Valley 2010 registration website as soon as possible. The cost is $20 per person and will cover 4 meals (Friday supper, Sabbath breakfast and dinner, and Sunday breakfast). For more information you can check out the official web page for the event. We will organize carpooling and tent sharing at a later time for those who are interested. If you have any other questions or concerns please email us.

2nd Annual Battle of the Bands Party

The Battle of the Bands returns this year. Now that you have had a year to refine your image and perfect your songs you are ready to enter the musical arena. Put on the make-up, slip into those leather pants, spike your purple hair, and prove yourself worthy of being called the Band of the Year.

The party will start at 7PM October 31 at Summer's house. Bring your friends for a fun night of snacks, board games, and Rock Band 2. Prizes will be awarded for best dressed (musician) and the winners of the battle of the bands.

Party Basics:
Bring friends
Bring your favorite dessert (cookies, brownies, candy, pecan pie, etc.)
Dress up as a music star

Mission Trip to Roatan

Hi Friends. We ask that you keep the Roatan Mission Trip in your prayers this week and next week as the team works in the communities of Camp Bay and Diamond Rock. Saul and Scott leave early Thursday morning and the rest of the team will leave early Sunday morning. Check back in two weeks for updates on the trip.

2nd South Action News Reports Pigeon's Trade

2nd South Action News recently ran a story on the impact the trade of Chris Oberg to La Sierra is having on the Calimesa Pigeons.