STATEMENT ON DOCTRINE OF DISCOVERY

Introduction by Nathaniel Gamble - On May 4, 1493, Pope Alexander VI articulated a principle in his papal bull Inter Caetera that has become a fixture in political theory since the sixteenth century: the Doctrine of Discovery, where non-Christian lands and their inhabitants can be taken over by “Christian” peoples and governments.

COMMENTARY: FULL, AND EVEN OVERFLOWING

By Doug Inglish - We are all familiar with passages that promise blessings beyond what we can imagine. If you look over the ones listed above, or even maybe some others you can think of, it’s very easy to get the impression that, in all cases, those blessings are tangible, material increases. Maybe we don’t need literal threshing floors filled with grain or overflowing vats of oil ...

MILE HIGH INDONESIAN FELLOWSHIP NOW A CHURCH

RMCNews – Aurora, Colorado … The Mile High Indonesian (MHI) Fellowship celebrated its first Sabbath as a church, November 4. “Today brought us so much joy and fulfillment, watching everything that God is doing at Mile High Indonesian Fellowship,” remarked Albert Palar, church Elder.

HMS GYM FLOOR: GOD'S GIFT

Carey Jordan – Loveland, Colorado … The HMS Richards Adventist School (HMS) in Loveland, Colorado, celebrated a new floor in their gym with a ribbon cutting ceremony, October 20. The story began with a phone call from Matt Hasty, Rocky Mountain Conference (RMC) Literature Ministries director, back in May 2023. It was a call that would set into motion a remarkable chain of events.

FALL INTO FRIENDSHIP

Linda Hashman – Cañon City, Colorado … The Cañon City Seventh-day Adventist Church in Cañon City, Colorado, collaborated with their Four Mile Adventist Christian School to host an innovative Fall Festival, October 15. The festival was held in the field behind the church and school. Over 200 people came to check out the fun with most visitors coming from the community.

CONNECTING FAITH AND THE ARTS AT CAMPION

Ardis Stenbakken – Loveland, Colorado … The connection between faith and the arts, the creating of something new and beautiful, has been around since creation when God Himself put beauty in everything. So, the Campion Adventist Church in Loveland, Colorado, dedicated the month of October and a few days of November to celebrate this connection and invite the public to join in the “Faith and the Arts Festival.”

MHA MIDDLE SCHOOL REFLECTS ON CHRIST'S SACRIFICE

Caylee Campbell – Highlands Ranch, Colorado … The middle school students at Mile High Academy (MHA) in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, participated in an Agape feast and communion service, November 3. This special evening came at the end of the school's FOCUS week, where they spent time to “Focus On Christ's Ultimate Sacrifice.”

CAMPION STUDENTS LEARN MORE ABOUT GOD'S LOVE

Julia Santiago – Loveland, Colorado … Campion Academy in Loveland, Colorado, had the pleasure of holding the first Week of Worship (WOW) with Dick Duerksen the week of October 23. Duerksen shared memorable stories from the Bible and from his experiences around the world.