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Check this page often to find out when and where our upcoming conferences and events will be held! Or, contact us to find out about sponsoring a conference in your area! Thank you!

January 2010
1	OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED for the holiday. Have a great New Year!	Confirmed
18	OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED for the holiday.	Confirmed
February 2010
16 & 18	Cincinnati, OH—Cincinnati Christian University Location: 2700 Glenway Avenue Cincinnati, OH 45204 Sandy Kirkham, The Hope of Survivors’ inter-denominational spokeswoman, will be presenting a Trust & Truth conference to the undergraduate students in the “Problems in Ministry” class. The goal for this presentation is to help future pastors and church leaders understand the dynamics and devastation of pastoral sexual abuse from a victim’s perspective.	Confirmed
June 2010
23	God has provided a wonderful opportunity at Speranta TV Romania! Mrs. Elena Pridie, editor and translator, will be interviewed on a 30-minute broadcast on the book “Puterea de a Mangaia” (Reaching the Hurting—A Biblical Guide for Helping Abuse Victims) written by Samantha Nelson. Check local (Romania) listings for the time of this broadcast or to watch online.	Confirmed
23	Atlanta, GA—The Hope of Survivors annual board meeting Time: 4:00pm Location: TBD	Confirmed
24-July 3	Atlanta, GA—General Conference Session Location: Georgia World Congress Center, Exhibit Hall C-C3 and C4 Booth #1324 The Hope of Survivors will be exhibiting at the General Conference Session of Seventh-day Adventists, which takes place once every five years. In 2005, The Hope of Survivors gave away thousands of DVDs and brochures and spread the word about pastoral sexual abuse around the globe. This is an excellent venue for reaching victims of pastoral sexual abuse and for raising awareness among church leaders. Please support this avenue of outreach. All are welcome to visit the booth, pick up educational materials and speak with representatives from The Hope of Survivors. There is no fee to enter the exhibit hall and visit the various exhibits. Exhibit hours are as follows: Thursday, June 24—2:00pm-7:00pm Friday, June 25—9:00am-7:00pm Saturday, June 26—2:00pm-7:00pm and 9:15pm-10:45pm Sunday, June 27 through Friday, July 2—9:00am-7:00pm Saturday, July 3—2:00pm-7:00pm and 9:15pm-10:45pm	Confirmed
July 2010
1-3	Atlanta, GA—General Conference Session Location: Georgia World Congress Center, Exhibit Hall C-C3 and C4 Booth #1324 The Hope of Survivors will be exhibiting at the General Conference Session of Seventh-day Adventists, which takes place once every five years. In 2005, The Hope of Survivors gave away thousands of DVDs and brochures and spread the word about pastoral sexual abuse around the globe. This is an excellent venue for reaching victims of pastoral sexual abuse and for raising awareness among church leaders. Please support this avenue of outreach. All are welcome to visit the booth, pick up educational materials and speak with representatives from The Hope of Survivors. There is no fee to enter the exhibit hall and visit the various exhibits. Exhibit hours are as follows: Sunday, June 27 through Friday, July 2—9:00am-7:00pm Saturday, July 3—2:00pm-7:00pm and 9:15pm-10:45pm	Confirmed
31	Thompsonville, IL—Abuse Prevention Emphasis Day Time: 11:00am Thompsonville Seventh-day Adventist Church (also known as the 3ABN Community Center) 3577 Angel Lane Thompsonville, IL 62890 Do not miss the Abuse Prevention Emphasis Day sermon, “Just One,” being presented by Steve Nelson at the Thompsonville Seventh-day Adventist Church. Did you miss the sermon? View it online!	Confirmed
31	Thompsonville, IL—The Hope of Survivors Benefit Concert Time: 7:00pm Thompsonville Seventh-day Adventist Church (also known as the 3ABN Community Center) 3577 Angel Lane Thompsonville, IL 62890 Do not miss this incredible concert featuring Romanian musicians Florin & Livia Liga! (Download the poster to share with others!) You will be blessed by the music and the testimonies shared by victims of pastoral sexual abuse, and you will learn more about the work of the ministry around the world. Proceeds will benefit The Hope of Survivors and its outreach projects. Read the press release for more information! You can also watch online!	Confirmed
August 2010
28	Burleson, TX—Abuse Prevention Emphasis Day Program Burleson Hispanic Seventh-day Adventist Church 601 South Burleson Boulevard Burleson, TX 76028 Shyleene Rosado-Maldonado will be presenting information (in Spanish) about The Hope of Survivors and its Latino Division, La Esperanza de los Sobrevivientes, for abuse prevention emphasis day. All are encouraged and welcome to attend. Please contact Shyleene for more information.	Confirmed
September 2010
10-12	San Marcos, TX—Spanish Women’s Retreat Shyleene Rosado-Maldonado will be presenting information (in Spanish) about The Hope of Survivors and its Latino Division, La Esperanza de los Sobrevivientes, at this women’s ministries retreat. All women are invited to attend. Please contact Shyleene for more information.	Confirmed
October 2010
1-17	Pastor Steve and Samantha Nelson will be out of the office for vacation.	Confirmed
December 2010
5-8	Agoura, CA—West Point Evangelism Convention Location: Renaissance Agoura Hills Hotel 30100 Agoura Road, Agoura, CA 90301 The Hope of Survivors will be exhibiting at the West Point Evangelism Convention. This is an excellent venue for reaching victims of pastoral sexual abuse and for raising awareness among church leaders. Please support this avenue of outreach. All are welcome to visit the booth, pick up educational materials and speak with representatives from The Hope of Survivors. Volunteers Peggy Mahrt & Gail Jenkins will be staffing the booth. There is no fee to enter the exhibit hall and visit the various exhibits. Exhibit hours are as follows: Sunday, December 5—6:00pm-9:00pm Monday, December 6—7:00am-9:00pm Tuesday, December 7—7:00am-9:00pm Wednesday, December 8—7:00am-12:00pm	Confirmed
January 2011
10	Des Moines, IA—Faith & Fidelity Conference Time: 9:15am-12:15pm & 2:00pm-5:00pm (Monday) Location: Iowa-Missouri Conference of Seventh-day Adventists 1005 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50265 Steve and Samantha Nelson will be presenting a Faith & Fidelity seminar to Conference pastors on the prevention of pastoral sexual abuse and misconduct, as well as how the church/organization should respond if a situation arises.	Confirmed
15-30	Pastor Steve and Samantha Nelson will be out of the office for a Bible Land Study Tour.	Confirmed
Future Events
TBD	Indianapolis, IN—Hope & Healing Conference for victims of pasoral sexual abuse. Donate now to make this a reality! Be sure to designate Indianapolis on your donation.	Tentative (based on funds)
TBD	New York—Hope & Healing Conference for victims of pasoral sexual abuse. Donate now to make this a reality! Be sure to designate New York on your donation.	Tentative (based on funds)

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