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WESTERN SLOPE CAMP MEETING FOCUSES ON SPIRITUAL CULTURE
By Rajmund Dabrowski – Montrose, Colorado … Under the theme “Love of God,” the Western Slope camp meeting, August 4 through 8, brought more than 200 church members many representing congregations from the region.
The seventh annual gathering convened at Mountaintop Retreat in Montrose, Colorado. “It’s so great to be back experiencing the joys of visiting [with] the old and making new friends,” said Ron Johnson from Grand Junction, whose connection with the event goes back to their inception.
Choosing the special guest speaker required “a lot of prayer. We were looking for God’s leading,” said Nate Skaife, pastor of Grand Junction church, who helped organize the camp meeting.
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HUMAN TRAFFICKING IS REAL AND IT IS HAPPENING IN THE CHURCH
By Jon Roberts – Worland, Wyoming … Human trafficking is a serious issue also within Christian churches, according to Karen Fettig, founder of Beneath Our Wings ministry based in Worland, Wyoming. Fettig explains that 47% of pastors support or contribute to human trafficking by viewing pornography.
Beneath Our Wings was designed to inform, prevent and educate the public on the signs and dangers of trafficking. Fettig has a unique approach that involves using mules in her ministry.
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YOU ARE TREASURED FRONT AND CENTER AT LITTLETON VBS
By Littleton Adventist News — Littleton, Colorado … “I feel absolutely ecstatic. It is amazing. I am floored at the work, detail, joy, and the love of God that is being poured out to my children. I’m so thankful,” commented Jacki Miller, Littleton church member and parent, on the Vacation Bible School held recently at Littleton Adventist church.
“You are treasured” was the message 65 children discovered during the four-day VBS held recently at the Littleton Adventist church. The program was one of many Vacation Bible Schools held in RMC this summer.
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NEAR-NORMAL ACADEMIC YEAR RETURNS TO CAMPION
By Campion Academy News – Loveland, Colorado … Campion Academy welcomed 155 students to campus on August 8, starting a school year highlighted by a return to nearly-normal activities, marking a stark difference from pandemic restrictions during the last academic year. Campion will offer a complete music program, varsity sports, field trips, and other pre-pandemic programming.
Students expressed their excitement with the easing of the policies. “When I heard about the lifting of some of the restrictions, my mood for the year drastically changed positively,” commented Noah Sturges.
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CASPER PASTOR COMPLETES FIVE-YEAR JOURNEY WRITING BOOK ON PSALMS
RMCNews with Shayne Vincent – Casper, Wyoming … After a five-year journey of praying, studying, and asking God to bless his work, Shayne Vincent, Casper district pastor, has completed and released his new book, The Red Letter Psalms. It is a rich experience of God speaking directly to the reader for the entirety of the Psalms.
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MONTROSE MEDIA MINISTRY BEGINS WITH VIDEO SERIES
By Autumn Dunzweiler – Montrose, Colorado … With the ever-changing uncertainty in our world, the Montrose church began a new outreach group called Montrose Christian Media. The mission is simple to involve church and community members, especially the youth, by encouraging individuals to use their God-given creativity to bring hope, truth, and information about Jesus and His soon return.
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GVR HOSTS RMC PATHFINDER CAMPOREE 2021
RMCNews with Sue Nelson – Ward, Colorado … Glacier View Ranch came alive, August 5 through 8, with the sounds of laughter and joy as 170 Pathfinders and one bear flocked to the camp for the annual RMC camporee. |
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