Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
Department of Public Affairs and Religious Liberty

September 14, 2004

RELIGIOUS LIBERTY NEWSFLASH!

ANNOUNCING: “One Nation Under God?
What the Bible says about Religion, Government and the
American Destiny.”

WHEN: November 12 – 14, 2004

WHERE: Camp Cedar Falls, San Bernardino Mountains

REGISTRATION: online: www.plusline.org/events (scroll
down to “religious liberty retreat”) or call
1-800-SDA-PLUS.

WHAT IS IT? A training event for all who want to understand
the role of the United States in the world today, in
Biblical prophecy, and the vital intersection of church and
state. Every church is urged to sponsor or recruit someone
to represent them.

WHY SHOULD I ATTEND? We have assembled the best panel of
presenters who will integrate the historical, biblical,
prophetic, and legal dimensions for an in-depth
understanding of religious liberty in America today, and
its relevance to the gospel that will powerfully inspire
and enlighten. This is a MUST ATTEND event!

Understand that while this weekend will be very
educational, it is a revival weekend. Expect the Holy
Spirit to challenge you to change your life, to gain a new
depth of insight into the mission and message of
Seventh-day Adventists and to obtain new tools that you can
use for ministry in your local church and community.

Since this weekend is interactive, there will be ample
opportunity for discussion and reflection on the material
presented.

The keynote speakers are:

Nicholas Miller, attorney, former Executive Director of the
Council on Religious Freedom. Nick is one of the foremost
advocates and activists on religious liberty issues in
America today. He has written numerous legal briefs before
the United States Supreme Court, and lower Federal and
State Courts defending religious freedom, and is a
sought-after, national speaker.

Greg Hamilton, Director of Public Affairs & Religious
Liberty, North Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day
Adventists. Greg is a revival speaker who integrates his
academic study of church-state relations with gospel and
Biblical prophecy in a most inspiring way. Greg also serves
as Executive Director of the Northwest Religious Liberty
Association, an effective advocacy group on religious
liberty issues.

Alan Reinach, attorney, Director of Public Affairs &
Religious Liberty, Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day
Adventists, President of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
State Council, and writer of this E.lert. My main
presentation will introduce the biblical and prophetic
principles that govern church-state relations, and relate
these principles to the Three Angels’ Message so as to
better understand our mission and message.




The program of events is listed below:


One Nation Under God?
What the Bible says about Religion, Government
and the American Destiny.


Friday evening:

7:30 p.m. Introduction and Worship

One Nation Under God? The Biblical Roles of Church and
State
Speaker: Alan Reinach
Respondent: Nicholas Miller
Moderator: James Lee, vice president, Southern
California Conference
of Seventh-day Adventists

Sabbath School

9:30 a.m. Public Affairs Ministry of an Introverted Church?

Speaker: Audray Johnson, Southeastern California
Conference of
Seventh-day Adventists
Panelists: Jim Pederson, Greg Jones
Moderator: Kevin James

11:00 a.m. Worship Service: “For Such a Time as This?”
Speaker: Larry Caviness, President, Southern
California Conference
of Seventh-day Adventists
Prayer: Washington Johnson
Offering: James Lee
Scripture: Greg Jones
Platform Chair: Jim Pederson

3:30 p.m. Historical Foundations of Church State Relations

Speaker: Nicholas Miller
Platform Chair: Alan J. Reinach

7:30 p.m. Current Issues in Church & State,
Religion and Education – Chuck McKinstry
Issues of Moral Reform and Civil Religion– Greg Hamilton
Moderator: Nicholas Miller



Sunday morning 9:30 a.m.: Religious Liberty Evangelism
Seminar
Moderator: Alan Reinach

Developing Relations with Civil and Government
Leaders- Washington Johnson
Helping Members with Sabbath Problems – Greg Jones
Using the Internet, part 1 – Jim Pederson
Using the Internet, part 2 – Michael Peabody
Organizing Small Group Bible Studies – Arnold Trujillo
Mobilizing Support in the Local Church – James Lee
Influencing Legislation – Kevin James
Effective Liberty Campaign – Carolyn Gentry
Preparing a Religious Liberty Talk – William Brooks
Making Freedom’s Ring Radio part of local church ministry –
Larry Caviness
Religious Liberty Ministry to our schools – Chuck McKinstry


12:30 p.m. Luncheon: Organization of the Pacific Union
Conference Chapter of the North American Religious Liberty
Association, election of officers
Alan J. Reinach, moderator.

2:00 p.m. Conference Ends.

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These religious liberty newsflashes and legislative e.lerts
are published by the Pacific Union Conference Department of
Public Affairs & Religious Liberty.

For assistance with a religious liberty problem:
Alan J. Reinach, Esq., ajreinach@earthlink.net;
805-413-7396

More information about religious liberty issues can be
found at www.churchstate.org.

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Using the Internet, part 1 – Jim Pederson
Using the Internet, part 2 – Michael Peabody

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Am eager to hear these, is anyone going, or is this going to be taped??

Thanks

Stan

Dear Administrator person,

Are you going?

Sincerely,

Mrs. Gray

Mrs Gray

I am unable to attend, and it is my understanding that they will not be taping this. I knew Jim Pederson when he Pastored the Eagle Rock Church and i was at the ABC close by.

It would be nice to read the manuscript of either of these speakers, I have read some of Michael's articles in our Church papers.

Anyone who attends the above conference, please share what you learned with us. Thank you!

Someone PLEASE attend! Thank you!