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THE FABRIC OF LIFE
By Karla Klemm — What makes up the fabric of a life? How can I explain my love for cooking, enjoying a walk in the woods and reading a good book, especially poetry? These traits most assuredly come from a variety of people in my life, especially my maternal grandmother, Millicent “Milly” Doleman Barrett.
She was born February 3, 1907 to a young mother in northern Idaho who, for an unknown reason, was not able to care for her. In the same town, there lived a couple, John and Agnes Doleman, who had three teenage boys–James, Horrace, and Frank.
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THE LORD EXPANDS AND MULTIPLIES LA VIDA’S OUTREACH MINISTRY
By Dorie Panganiban — Farmington, New Mexico … When this coronavirus pandemic hit, millions of people were impacted. Sad to say, the Navajo Nation where La Vida Mission’s ministry revolves, has been hit so hard that it had the highest per capita COVID-19 infection rate in the United States, even surpassing hot spots in New York City.
A lockdown, stay-at-home order and nightly and week-end curfews were implemented throughout the Nation to provide safety, but undeniably, it made life harder for our Native people in terms of mobility and securing food for their daily needs, especially on weekends. Add to this the loss of jobs and the resultant income, and you’ll understand why many families were struggling.
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PURIM FESTIVAL CELEBRATED AT LITTLETON
By Alise Weber – Littleton, Colorado . . . The sun peeked through the clouds and shone down on the lawn of the Littleton church just in time for the evening outdoor church service. Just an hour earlier, wild winds, angry clouds, and a downpour, complete with hail, had touched upon the same ground.
Members were gathering for this evening worship service on June 6 to conclude their seven-week series on Esther, led by pastors Andy Nash and Chris Morris. In the spirit of celebration, as the Jewish nation did when saved from certain death, a Purim celebration was planned directly after the church service.
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ADVENTISTS JOIN MARCH AT COLORADO STATE CAPITAL By Jon Roberts – Denver, Colorado . . . “Everyone has a story” was the message heard among a group of 20 Seventh-day Adventist church members, leaders, and pastors who joined a city-wide protest at the State Capitol in Denver, Friday, June 5. They came from Aspen Park, Boulder, Castle Rock, Fort Lupton, LifeSource, Littleton, and Newday.
Some joined a racially diverse group which had gathered, while others joined to stand in solidarity with friends and individuals who has been disenfranchised and mistreated for years.
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CASPER AND WHEATLAND CELEBRATES 2020 GRADUATES Casper, Wyoming … With all that has been going on in our country over the past few months, including the shut-down of many gatherings, Casper church families requested a graduation appreciation Sabbath ceremony for their many young adults who graduated from high school and college this year. Since Casper Church began drive-in services on May 9 and reopened its regular services on Memorial Day weekend, May 23, they were able to accommodate this request.
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VIDEO – BRIGHTEN ANY ROOM YOU ARE IN?
By Ron Price — Farmington, New Mexico . . .This week I’ve been thinking about the joy that is to be found in getting out of ourselves to focus on being a blessing to others.
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NAD PRESIDENT ADDRESSES RACIAL TENSIONS IN THE U.S.
Columbia, Maryland . . . “To my African American brothers and sisters, I want you to know that I am deeply sorry. I am saddened that you have experienced prejudice and bigotry — even in the church — and that there have been times when you were not allowed eat in the same cafeteria or go to the same washroom as whites.” stated Daniel R. Jackson, President of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in North America. |
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