![](https://www.southerntidings.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/car-N3a-aug24_2686650.jpg)
Courtney Herod
![](https://www.southerntidings.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/car-N3b-aug24_2686671.jpg)
Courtney Herod
![](https://www.southerntidings.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/car-N3c-aug24_2686692.jpg)
Courtney Herod
The latest Welcome to the Family event was held April 26-28, 2024, at Nosoca Pines Ranch, with the powerful theme “To Follow Him — Being a Disciple of Christ.” Approximately 150 new Adventist Church members gathered for a spiritual weekend retreat that included activities to help them better understand the Church’s structure and ministries.
The weekend event, which usually takes place every two years, has been delayed since 2021 because of COVID-19. It is designed as an opportunity for the newest constituents to find community, form relationships, and gain valuable insights into how the Church can best serve them and their needs.
Among the activities were horseback riding, sports, swimming, canoeing, wagon rides, soccer, basketball, and shopping at the camp store and the ACBC. “It’s exciting! They go and they’re happy to be there and learn to be part of the world Seventh-day Adventist Church,” said Gary Moyer, Carolina Conference vice president for administration. Attendees also enjoyed a special Sabbath presentation by the Mount Pisgah Academy choir, and a Saturday night movie.
The retreat also included special programming for both children and youth. The children’s ministries had fun and engaging activities, including crafting, origami, and nature exploration for ages up to 9 years old. They also had special presentations about airplanes and mission trips to serve others in need. The young people, ages 10-18, were introduced to the vast Church family and the resources available. They also enjoyed icebreaker activities, a campfire, and rewarding discussions about serving the Church.
The next Welcome to the Family event will take place on April 24-26, 2026. This event is for the members who join through baptism or profession of faith from 2024 to spring 2026. New members and their families are encouraged to participate. This is an event they won’t want to miss.
Carolina | August 2024
Comments are closed.