April 3, 2020

RMC DAY OF FASTING AND PRAYER APRIL 4, 2020

Denver, Colorado … What’s special about this Sabbath? All around Rocky Mountain Conference members are joining in the RMC Day of Fasting and Prayer. While we may be physically distanced, our hearts are together, interceding for all of our RMC members and beyond.

FINDING SWEET SPOT OF BALANCE

Right off the bat, I’m going to be quite honest with you all in regards to how I’ve been living my life. I am a  type A person who is “go! go! go!” until there is no more mental energy to “go” anywhere else. To be transparent with you, I feel as if this way of living has been rubbing like sandpaper on my soul. 

CAMPION CLASS OF 2020: IS OUR PERFECT VISION LOST?

Loveland, Colorado … I remember being in fourth grade and counting on my fingers to see what year I would graduate: 2020. Perfect vision, I remember thinking. Now, with the coronavirus causing so much uncertainty, the year of “perfect vision” seems ironic. Too often, I hear people say my class is special to be part of such a huge world event; the first senior class ever to experience a worldwide pandemic such as this.

RMC DISASTER RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC: ARE YOU THE LIGHT?

Denver, Colorado … I have always enjoyed teaching Kindergarten Sabbath School classes. The children are so excited to sing songs that have actions to them. Remember, “This little light of mine, I’m gonna’ let it shine. This little light of mine, I’m gonna’ let it shine, let it shine, let it shine, let it shine!   Hide it under a bushel, No! I’m gonna’ let it shine.  Hide it under a bushel, No! I’m gonna’ let it shine, let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

“LORD, GIVE US STRENGTH TO CARRY ON”

Denver, Colorado … The upcoming Special Sabbath, April 4, which was designated for the Rocky Mountain Conference churches as a Day of Fasting and Prayer, received much attention during a weekly consultation of the RMC leadership team. Leaders of the various ministries shared the current needs and plans, which includes dedicated programs to different sections of the church. No changes were made to the closure dates of the offices and churches, though we expect such changes in the future.

MINISTERING TO CHILDREN IN TIMES OF CORONAVIRUS

This week, as I read news articles and had conversations about the challenges families are facing during the COVID-19 crisis, a concern that many shared is how to survive social distancing/self-isolation with young children. These articles and conversations have reminded me of the time when our family served as missionaries in Fiji.

DIGITAL RESOURCES: ONLINE WORSHIP TOOLS FROM ADVENTIST LEARNING COMMUNITY

Columbia, Maryland … The widespread closings experienced and calls for social distancing throughout the world due to COVID-19 are unprecedented.

But Matthew 18:20 reminds us that “For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst.” We are in this together, and the Holy Spirit assures us we are never alone.

RMC YOUTH: OUR PURPOSE IN A TIME OF CRISIS

Denver, Colorado … At Glacier View Ranch, our facility exists as a place for people to gather and to experience; to explore ideas and relationships, adventure in beautiful places, ignite passions, summit mountains and moments, engage with God and connect with each other.  Our goal is that every person who experiences Glacier View Ranch leaves better equipped to live a greater story.

DID GOD SEND COVID-19 AND SHOULD GOVERNMENTS BE ABLE TO CLOSE CHURCHES?

Adventist Review continues its Pivot Points series with an episode titled “Saved and Sound.” Four theologians discuss questions about the relationship of COVID-19 and theology. What does the pandemic tell us about God? Did He bring the COVID-19 pandemic upon the world? Is this pestilence only meant for unbelievers? Do governments have a right to tell local churches not to gather?

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