Ministerial

On Sabbath, February 1, over 800 people gathered for the 3rd Annual Delta Area Churches Convocation, a collaborative event uniting sixteen area churches in a day of worship and fellowship. As one attendee described it, “It’s like a one-day mini-camp meeting.”

The church service featured uplifting performances by the Lodi Academy Lodian Singers, the Delta Choir, and the Korean Chorale. The keynote address was delivered by Sam Leonor, Chief Mission Officer of Adventist Health. After a lunch supplied by Adventist Health, all were blessed with an afternoon of music by talented area soloists, groups and school music groups.

Lisa Nuss, principal of Lodi Elementary, reflected on the significance of the event: “It’s an opportunity to reconnect with friends from other area churches, students, speakers, and musicians from our local community. It’s a wonderful time to worship God.”

The convocation continues to be a cherished gathering, fostering spiritual renewal among Delta-area churches. As hearts were uplifted and faith strengthened, attendees left inspired to carry Christ’s love into their communities, sharing His message of hope and grace throughout the year.

Featured in Northern Lights, February 13, 2025
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As the chill of winter settled over Oakland, the Market Street SDA Church came alive with a singular purpose: to bring warmth, joy, and stability to their community during the holiday season.

Volunteers bustled about, joyfully filling boxes with food, treats, and essentials to brighten the lives of families. For many, these boxes represented more than just food; they were reminders that someone cared and that they weren’t alone.

The church also held its annual Angel Tree Gift Program, which serves children. The fellowship hall was filled with laughter and excited chatter as more than 35 children beamed with joy unwrapping gifts and sharing a meal.

Two days later, the church’s impact extended even further. Members teamed up to visit a senior residential housing community. Food bags, scarves, hats, and socks were given out. Seniors, some of whom had not received visitors in months, were greeted with warm smiles and heartfelt conversation.

By the time Christmas arrived, the church had touched many lives, their acts of service standing as a testament to what a dedicated, faith-filled community can achieve.

Featured in Northern Lights, January 9, 2025
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To create a more collaborative environment and better engage members, the Delta area churches and schools convened for a weekend convocation. The Delta area incorporates the NCC southern region with Sutter Hill, Angels Camp and San Andreas in the East, Manteca, and Tracy to the South, Lodi, Stockton, and Galt in the central region, and Antioch to the West.

Nearly 800 adults and 100 young people attended the event, prompting Tracy Baerg, Lodi Fairmont pastor, and Delta Area Coordinator, to exclaim, “This event had a very camp meeting atmosphere! We even had 700 remote viewers watch the sermons and presentations on our YouTube channel.”

Attendee Audrey Weir-Graham stated, “The Delta Area Convocation was an amazing experience for all who were blessed to attend. I love how the worship service was intentionally designed to be both gender and culturally inclusive. We worshiped together as All God‘s Children.”

Baerg continued, “It was a privilege to collaborate with devoted church pastors, inspiring principals, dedicated teachers, and an incredible team of staff and volunteers. Together we shared our time, talents, and resources, turning this event into a true blessing for all.”

Featured in Northern Lights, February 29, 2024
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