At each Camporee, special offerings are taken up to help a very important outreach. Please prayerfully consider what you can give to help support these two special offerings and plan to bring your offering Tuesday & Thursday night and Sabbath morning, to the Main Stage program or give online.
2019 Offering Report
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Moses Community Scuplture/Camporee
Victor Issa, an award-winning sculptor and acclaimed artist, in a spectacular achievement, has completed a 3/4 life-size clay sculpture for bronze titled “Moses, A Life of Miracles.” This extraordinary work of art, meticulously crafted over 18 months, intricately chronicles the life of Moses from infancy to his contemplative moments on Mount Nebo.
The highly anticipated reveal is set to take center stage during the August 2024 Camporee event. The commissioning organization, the Center for Youth Evangelism, serves as the sponsor of the International Pathfinders Camporee—an expansive gathering occurring every 4 or 5 years since 1985. With over 40,000 attendees from around the world expected to converge on Gillette, Wyoming, for the 10-day event in August 2024, the theme for this year is “Believe the Promise,” featuring the inspiring story of Moses.
“I have long desired to create a sculpture of Moses. When the director of the Camporee, Pastor Ron Whitehead, invited me to consider such a sculpture, I pondered what to focus on, what to include and exclude. It was not an easy choice,” Issa informs.
The centerpiece captures Moses on Mount Nebo, reflecting on the miracles that defined his profound relationship with God. Surrounding him are pivotal scenes, including the discovery of Baby Moses, the burning bush encounter, the powerful confrontation with Pharaoh, and more. Issa’s goal was to create a piece transcending storytelling, encouraging viewers to reflect on Moses’ remarkable life. Moses, who spent extensive time in direct communion with God, fervently longed to see God’s face without barriers—an emotion resonating with our desire to see loved ones.
“From an infant, until he closed his eyes on Mount Nebo, the story of Moses is filled with drama, action, tragedy, celebrations, miracles, world-changing events, and tremendous historical and spiritual significance,” Issa states.
Created within his recently established studio in Brighton, CO, the sculpture is a testament to his artistic vision and unwavering dedication. Issa navigated numerous challenging decisions, ensuring careful consideration and attention to detail.
Victor Issa, a leading figurative sculptor in America, is celebrated for his unique ability to breathe life into bronze with his hallmark style, “Creating Living Bronze.” With over 40 years of professional sculpting experience, his works have graced exhibitions across America since 1985, finding a place in private and public collections globally. He is also an elected member of the prestigious Allied Artists of America.
LOS ANGELES, UNITED STATES, January 3, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/
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Silent Warriors – India Deaf School Dormitory
Organization: Child Impact International
Country: India
Child Impact International is a Seventh-day Adventist nonprofit organization that serves vulnerable children around the world. Their mission is to empower vulnerable children through education and fight to eradicate exploitation.
One of Child Impact’s partner schools is the Seventh-day Adventist School for Speech and Hearing Impaired in Kollegal, India. It was the first Adventist school established for hearing-impaired students. Now, it is home to over 100 students. In their villages, these students were once looked down upon due to their disability, but now they are excelling in school. All of the students and staff are involved in Pathfinders. Their club, which was started over a decade ago, is called the Silent Warriors. They are involved in many activities. Every Sabbath, they pack 20-30 lunches and distribute them to the homeless in the area. The Silent Warriors love serving their community.
The school currently has one building which includes girls housing, classrooms, and boys housing. Recently, the government made a change, and the school is no longer able to have male and female students staying in the same building. They’ve started construction on a new dormitory, and their plan is to convert part of the current building into more classrooms. Child Impact is raising funds to support this building project. The new dormitory will have a capacity for 100 students and with the new classrooms, the school and the Silent Warriors Pathfinder club will be able to grow and thrive in the future. This Camporee’s Sabbath offering will be going to the dormitory project.
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