Revelation 7:9
“After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb.”
In honoring the diversity of our community of faith, our 2024 Chicagoland Convocation celebrates this text. After several years of being unable to gather, I look forward to seeing people from across our Chicagoland come together, not just to express the diversity found in chapter 7 but to “stand before” the throne of the Lamb—the central figure in Scripture’s final book. We come to gather (and together) before Him. Convocation will provide an opportunity for Adventists of all ages and nationalities to stand together on the same campus and before the Lamb. We will be blessed by glorious song as a reminder of the coming day when we shall sing in the actual, physical presence of the Lamb. This day will be our opportunity as a diverse people to be in front of the Lamb! I look forward to seeing many of you there.
John Grys, president
2 SERVICES
1 LOCATION
MORNING: 10:00a-2:00p
LUNCH @ 2:00 (see below)
AFTERNOON: 4:00p-8:00p
*Note: Both the Morning and Afternoon services are identical. Please only register for one service.
YELLOW BOX CHURCH
1635 Emerson Ln, Naperville, IL 60540
SPEAKERS
Convocation will feature speakers for all age groups for both services.
IVAN WILLIAMS, jr
MAIN SPEAKER
Ivan L. Williams, Sr. serves as Vice President of Strategy and Leadership for the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists.
ADA GOMEZ
CHILDREN
Ada Gomez was born in Colombia where she was invested as Master Guide at the young age of 16. At present, she is the Adventurer Resource Coordinator at the North American Division. Before this position she served as Texas Conference Adventurers Director for seven years. Ada’s passion is for Adventurer clubs.
EDWARD MARTON
YOUNG ADULTS
MARCO VIGIL
Youth
Originally from Romania,Edward Marton obtained his DMin from United Seminary in Ohio, where he served for 21 years. He currently serves as Youth Director of the Kentucky-Tennessee Conference.
SPECIAL MUSICAL GUESTS
THE WATCHMEN
Hey... what about lunch?
Lunch will be served for everyone with meal tickets at 2:00.
If you have specific dietary needs (or you're just curious), you can view the menu here.
