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WYOMING CAMP MEETING PARTICIPANTS CHALLENGED TO LIVE INCLUSIVE LOVE
By Jon Roberts — Cody, Wyoming … “’Red and yellow, black and white, they are precious in His sight.’ I believe those words today ought to be near to the heart of us (all).” With these words Ed Barnett, RMC president, opened his challenging message for the attendees of Wyoming virtual camp meeting on Wednesday morning, July 15.
With an acknowledgement of the vast diversity present in the Rocky Mountain Conference, current affairs affecting the nation were at the center of the online messages. From COVID-19 to recent protests against racial division, which also took place in Casper and Cheyenne among other communities, were addressed in a series “How Jesus Treated People”. Examples of Jesus’ love and mission were given in the context of who we are as Seventh-day Adventist today.
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RMC TEACHER’S CONVENTION GOES ONLINE
By Lonnie Hetterle – Denver, Colorado … The 2020 RMC teacher’s convention, in August 3 – 4, will be held online.
This decision comes as Denver metro still has restrictions on large gatherings and the Conference made a commitment to limit expenses for the remainder of 2020.
The camaraderie and fellowship are always a blessing, and for that reason it was decided to move forward with the gathering online. The meetings are also a time to renew friendships, introduce new team members, as well as provide professional development. This will give the opportunity for the educators to come together even though separated by hundreds of miles.
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AGRICULTURE PROGRAM STILL GROWING UNDER NEW LEADERSHIP
By Jill Harlow — Loveland, Colorado … Russell Branham, husband of Director of Development and Alumni Relations Darcy Force, has been hard at work planting Campion’s summer garden as the new Program Director of Acquainting Agriculture. Branham took over the care of the garden and produce sales as a volunteer last summer through this spring, including maintaining a winter garden. After Campion Academy procured a grant from AdventHealth this spring, he has been able to manage the garden as a part-time employee.
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MILE HIGH ACADEMY TEACHERS CONNECT WITH STUDENTS AND FAMILIES DURING THE SUMMER
By Karrie Meyers – Highlands Ranch, Colorado … Mile High Academy teachers and members of the administration are visiting student homes this summer with a signs of encouragement.
Typical summers at Mile High Academy include home visits with current and new student families. This summer, those visits look different due to social distancing requirements.
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NEWDAY HOSTS THIRD ANNUAL FREE FARMER’S MARKET
By Lisa Cardinal — Parker, Colorado … Three summers ago, the idea of a Free Farmer’s Market was just a dream. It became reality when Parker Task Force, one of Newday’s community partners, enthusiastically agreed to ensure that all summer long, our Free Farmer’s Market would have the best produce that could be found.
The final piece needed to make the Free Farmer’s Market a reality was a location. Managers of an apartment complex in the perfect location gladly agreed to let us use their space and Newday’s Free Farmer’s Market was born in the summer of 2018.
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THE FOUR GREAT QUESTIONS
By Glenn Sackett — “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there.”
Lewis Carroll actually wrote it this way:
Alice: “Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?”
“That depends a good deal on where you want to get to,” said the Cat.
“I don’t much care where,” said Alice.
“Then it doesn’t matter which way you go,” said the Cat.
“–so long as I get SOMEWHERE,” Alice added as an explanation.
“Oh, you’re sure to do that,” said the Cat, “if you only walk long enough.”
Reading the Bible is much like traveling; if we don’t care where we end up, any which way is good enough.
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CASPER CHURCH SHARES FOOD BOXES WITH THE COMMUNITY
By Gabriela Vincent – Casper, Wyoming … The Casper church was able to distribute 100 food boxes to the community, thanks to a grant from Adventist Community Services.
Nancy Sybrant, local ACS leader, together with the Casper church, prepared boxes of food, each with enough for a family of four. Casper’s Home Depot donated the boxes, allowing for the purchase of additional food items for the community.
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BOOST YOUR IMMUNITY: TIPS FROM CAMPION’S NURSE
By Jenny Gann – Loveland, Colorado … ‘You are what you eat’ is a phrase we toss around to encourage someone to eat healthier. But have you really thought about it? Does the food and drink we consume really affect our health, or is this just an old adage that is outdated and not true?
Health is on the forefront of many people’s thoughts due to the current COVID-19 pandemic. It is estimated that seven percent of Google searches are related to a health topic. The most common topic searched is boosting one’s immune system. So, if it is true that we are what we eat, what do I need to eat to make myself healthier?
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MILE HIGH ACADEMY 2020 SENIORS ENJOY DELAYED CLASS TRIP
By Jocelyn Aalborg – Lake Powell, Utah …It is without question that Mile High Academy’s 2020 senior class has had a school year unmatched by any other. The last quarter of their final year should be spent on campus making senior year memories. Instead, seniors were told to remain home and classes shifted to remote learning.
The seniors interacted via Microsoft Teams and Zoom sessions to end their academic year. Graduation events were a combination of virtual and prerecorded, culminating in a unique, outdoor graduation ceremony to abide by the COVID-19 directives in place at that time. However, the one event that, although delayed, could not be canceled was the eagerly anticipated senior class trip to Lake Powell.
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FRANKTOWN CHURCH VOLUNTEERS CONTINUE BI-WEEKLY COMMUNITY FOOD DISTRIBUTION
By Jamey Houghton — Franktown, Colorado … The Franktown church has been partnering with Food Bank of the Rockies for the last year and a half. During the lock down, we missed one month of distribution. After that month, the health department allowed us to re-open with new guidelines for distributing food.
In the past, people have lined up with wagons, boxes and even empty laundry baskets to pick up food, passing through our tables loaded with food and choosing what they wanted. Our new guidelines require us to prepare boxes of food and have a drive-through style delivery.
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