Eric Nelson – Colorado Springs, Colorado … A few weeks after Eric Nelson accepted an interim pastor’s position at Colorado Springs Central church in the month of March, two soldiers from Fort Carson Army Base approached him at the conclusion of the worship service one Sabbath. They asked for Bible studies and baptism. They were quick to express that should there be a need for military involvement, they could be some of the first units called into action. Their desire was to be right with God should this take place. |
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Gabriela Vincent – Casper, Wyoming … For Casper Mountain Road Christian Academy (MRCA), the evening of September 13 was a special moment to witness an extraordinary testimony of God’s amazing work in the lives of their friends, Michelle and Brendon Bummer. The experience proclaimed the Bible text: “I tell you that in the same way, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous people who have no need of repentance.” (Luke 15:7, NASB
Frustrated with the local school system, the Bummers were encouraged by Tammy Dietz, a church member whose son attended MRCA to consider the local Adventist school. They came to see the school and registered their son.
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Jill Harlow – Lincoln, Nebraska … Nine Campion Academy student leaders trained with other student leaders from across the Mid-America Union during Leadership Experience at Union College, September 8.
A highlight of the workshop was the chance to get to know student leaders from other schools. “I really enjoyed being able to see all the other schools and know that we are all on a similar journey of being a leader,” reflected Ariel Patterson, junior and resident assistant at Campion.
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VJ, Beth, and Dorie Panganiban, and team – Crownpoint, New Mexico … Dubbed as “Native Impact 2022,” the name covers simultaneous evangelistic events currently taking place throughout the Navajo Nation. They will culminate in a nightly series of Bible prophecy revival meetings, September 9-17.
“We are blessed to be a part of this great outreach initiative on the Navajo Reservation,” commented VJ Panganiban, co-director of La Vida Mission outreach.
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Carol Bolden with Ted Williams – Arkansas Valley, Colorado … Sabbath, August 13, dawned bright and clear with the promise of a wonderful and blessed Sabbath at the Arkansas Valley church. It was the day that the family of Forrestine Odell would pick her up at her care facility and take her to church. A wonderful pianist, she was looking forward to playing the upstairs piano one more time, a long-time dream. Having turned 100 on May 20, she wanted to play Happy Birthday on the church piano. |
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By Brandon Westgate
The more I work with young people, the more impressed I become at their desire to know God. Many are trying to figure out how God fits in their lives, and how that translates to their involvement in the local church. As I dialogue with older adults in local churches, I am also impressed that they acknowledge the challenges of being a young person today. They tell me how they pray for the youth and how they desire for our young people to grow in their walk with God. Yet, I have noticed that the ones who are the most encouraging and supportive of our youth can sometimes say things that, while on the surface can sound helpful, are in fact, not so helpful.
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