Leaders’ Rally

The Seventh-day Adventist Church – Quebec Conferene had originally planned a camp-meeting from August 9 to 12, 2023. Unfortunately, after visiting several campsites and location, this proved impossible, as most campsites could not accommodate such a large number of participants. Instead, the Conference has decided to hold an gathering for all church officers on August 11-13, 2023, at Camping du Lac-aux-Bouleaux. This event will follow the Officers’ Convention held in January, and will train disciples to integrate a practical strategic plan to serve the Church’s mission and vision. Halfway between Montreal and Quebec City, the site is calm, serene and offers an ideal space for soul-building, far from the distractions of the city.

Registration is free and mandatory for all. The site we have reserved can only accommodate a certain number of participants, while ensuring the safety of all. We therefore invite you to register as soon as possible. Although you can register several participants in one transaction, we recommend that each adult registers separately, so that everyone can receive their own reservation. You can register via the Conference’s website by clicking on the following link: https://sdaqc.org/event/rallye-des-leaders/

You will have the option to reserve three types of ticket:

DAY TICKET

These tickets (one ticket per participant) allow participants who do not wish to spend the night on the campsite to access the activities taking place during the day.

DAY TICKET – CHILDREN AGED 6 TO 12

These tickets (one ticket per child) are for children aged 6 to 12 who will not be spending the night on the campsite wishing to attend the program reserved for them, prepared by the Children’s Ministry of the Quebec Conference.

STAY-OVER TICKET

These tickets (one ticket per camping lot) are for participants (adults and children) wishing to spend the night on the campsite in their tent or trailer. Three types of lot are available:

• Lot without service (no electricity or water)
• Lot with 15-amp service (15-amp electricity + water)
• Lot with 30-amp service (30-amp electricity + water)

N.B. These lots can accommodate a maximum of two (2) adults and three (3) children. Please note that additional fees will be charged for any additional participants.

N.B. Participants wishing to set up camp before the official start date and time of the Leaders’ Rally must make their own arrangements with Camping Lac-aux-Bouleaux (see accommodation section).

Once you have registered and reserved your tickets, you will receive an e-mail confirmation containing your reservation information and a QR code. Please keep this information, as you will be asked for it when you arrive at the Rally.

On arrival, all participants on site will receive a colored wristband, which MUST be worn for the duration of their stay at the Leaders’ Rally.

We are happy to let you know that Dr. Elie Enry will be our guest speaker during the Rally Weekend

Dr. Elie Henry –
Dr. Elie Henry was born in Haiti, where he attended elementary and secondary school. From his mother, who was his teacher, and his father, Pastor Elie S. Henry, who was his mentor, he acquired a taste for teaching, preaching, selfless service, human relations and travel.

He graduated in theology from the Adventist University of Plata in Argentina. He then joined the Protestant Faculty of the University of Strasbourg II, in France, where he obtained a degree in in-depth studies and a Doctorate in Theology.

While preparing his thesis, he received a scholarship from the Musée du Louvre in Paris to attend the prestigious École Biblique et Archéologique Française (French Biblical and Archeological School) in Jerusalem, where he obtained a diploma in biblical and archaeological studies, specializing in biblical languages.

After completing his studies in December 1985, Dr. Henry returned to Haiti, where he worked as a church pastor, professor and dean of theology at the Institut adventiste franco-haïtien (French-Haitian Adventist Institute), now the Université adventiste d’Haïti (Haiti Adventist University). He was elected executive secretary and then president of the  Seventh-Day Adventist in Haiti Union. In 2000, he was called to serve as vice-president of the Inter-American Division, in July 2010 as executive secretary and in August 2018, he began serving as president.

Dr. Henry shares his life and passion for Christ with Kétlie, his wife, and they are the parents of three daughters: Annelise, Elizabeth and Irma.

Camping Lac-aux-Bouleaux has several campsite lots for participants wishing to spend the night in a tent or trailer. Please note that there are no dormitories on site. The cost of this accommodation from August 11 to 13 will be covered by the SDAQC.

Participants wishing to travel to the camp site before this date should contact the camp site directly.

Telephone: (819) 848-2070

Fax: (819) 848-2094

E-mail: info@campinglacauxbouleaux.ca

• No meals will be provided by the Seventh-day Adventist Church – Quebec Cofnerence. Participants must provide their own meals for the duration of their stay.
• Please note that the water available on the site is not certified “potable”. If you decide to drink the water on site, do so at your own risk.

– A program for children aged 12 and under will be held in a tent adjacent to the main tent from Friday August 11. Please note that children’s registration is mandatory (see registration section).

Please note that children aged 12 and under must ALWAYS be accompanied by an adult.

Unfortunately there will not be a tent for the youth at the Rally

The Campsite address is: 1000 Chemin des Bouleaux, Saint-Félix-de-Kingsey, Quebec, J0B 2T0

Here are the directions as provided by the Camping Lac-aux-Bouleaux website:

Exit 185 (St-Félix-de-Kingsey), direction St-Cyrille-de-Wendover. At end of street (opposite grocery store), turn right. Second left (opposite town hall) on Rang 4 or Rang St-Hilaire. Continue on this road for 20 minutes. Turn right on chemin des Bouleaux, continue to Camping lac aux Bouleaux sign.

From Quebec: Autoroute 20, towards Montreal (approx. 1 h 30)
From Montreal: Autoroute 20, towards Quebec City (approx. 1 h 30)

As parking spaces are limited, we encourage participants to travel to the campsite by bus. Ideally, your bus driver will be able to drop you off at the site and pick you up at your scheduled departure time.

If you plan to come by car or if you plan to carpool, a parking area will be available. Please follow the safety instructions provided by our parking team on site.

Please PARK your vehicle in the designated area, and if you need to drive during the week, please be vigilant and respect the speed limit of 5 km/h. Think of our children!

Make sure you always leave the roads unobstructed to facilitate the movement of emergency vehicles.

• In addition to the toilet and shower facilities on the campsite, several chemical toilets will be set up throughout the grounds.
• Toilets and showers should be kept as clean as possible.
• Make sure you do not leave any WASTE lying around on your site… it will save you from unfortunate encounters with local wildlife.

• In the evening, if you want to enjoy nature and a campfire with friends, do so bearing in mind that in the countryside, in the evening and at night, sound carries a long way! Respect your neighbors, who may want to sleep in.
• Fires go out at 10 p.m., so avoid making noise after 10 p.m.
• Campfires must be lit in the designated areas.