There is something sacred about waking before dawn, stepping outside just in time to watch the sun crest over the mountains, the mist still resting quietly on the water. At Lake Junaluska, this peaceful moment becomes even more meaningful when shared with others on a morning prayer walk. Each morning from 6:30–7:30 a.m., a group gathers by the pool to walk the lake at their own pace, beginning with simple conversation and reflection. As the path curves around the water, stori

Evangelist Steve Vail, Director of Evangelism, Discipleship, and Personal Ministries for the Carolina Conference, led a seminar this morning titled “Discipleship: No Turning Back.” His presentation took place at Gaines Auditorium and began with the moving story of William Whiting Borden. Borden was heir to the great Borden Dairy Company fortune and graduated from Yale University in 1904 as a millionaire. After traveling around the world, he saw the suffering and spiritual nee

Jesus’ parable of the Ten Virgins is one often repeated. Perhaps you even remember the felt figures used to illustrate the story in Sabbath School as a child. But in his 8:30 a.m. seminar, Reflections on the 10 Virgins, Jorge Baute provided a thought-provoking perspective on the familiar parable. Basing his presentation on Matthew 25:1–13, he unpacked the story and offered practical insights into its relevance for today’s end times. In the parable, all ten virgins carried oil

Photo Obtained from Wikipedia When we thank the men and women who have served our country this time of year, we usually thank them for past service. But this year, we acknowledge and thank you for the battles still being fought that are not as talked about. For many veterans, the sacrifice did not end on the battlefield. Some came home with wounds that cannot be seen, wounds that continue to claim lives long after the war is over. One of the clearest pictures of this ongoing

Why have we come to the 2026 Carolina Camp Meeting? To enjoy the beauty and refreshing atmosphere of Lake Junaluska and its many activities? To meet friends we have not seen in a while or make new friends? To listen to and learn from Spirit-gifted preachers and teachers, or to preach and teach? To work or support someone who works for the Carolina Conference? Your reason might be different from these, but despite that, all of us are invited this week to add one more reason to

Today we pause in quiet grace,With grateful hearts, we stand.Remembering those who gave their livesIn service to this land. Their courage speaks through passing years,Their sacrifice remains.A solemn gift of love and duty,Carried through our names. May we not rush this day away,Or let its meaning fade.But honor those who gave their all,And the price they bravely paid. God, grant us hearts that still remember,With reverence and peace.And may our gratitude grow deeper,As their