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THE FUTURE LOOKS HOPEFUL
By Eric Nelson – Denver, Colorado … In March of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic impacted our region in a big way and during the ensuing year, life has changed drastically. The resulting impact and the accompanying angst have caused many to become anxious and discouraged and to feel isolated. Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us of God’s plans to give us hope and a future. Our hope for the future is not just in a more normal existence, but in a wonderful walk with Him in this life and an eternity spent with him.
In recent weeks, hopeful signs indicating a decrease in restrictions and a lessening of the impact of the pandemic within the Rocky Mountain Conference are beginning to emerge.
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COMMENTARY: I LOVE IT WHEN THAT HAPPENS
By Doug Inglish…It’s a phrase we have all heard, and most of us have used it from time to time. When you pull into a service station just as they lower the price of gas, or your teenager remembers to mow the lawn without being asked, or some other pleasant surprise comes along, you let a smile brighten your face and exclaim, “I love it when that happens!”
Of course, something can ruin that happy feeling. Suppose your beloved teenager storms in from the garage, and on his way to the shower, he declares, “There, I mowed your stupid lawn. Happy?”
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THE WAIT WAS WORTH IT FOR BRIGHTON CHURCH CELEBRATIONS
By Wayne Morrison – Brighton, Colorado … The Brighton church recently celebrated a beautiful wedding, one the church has been waiting to celebrate for a year.
In early 2020, Saul and Susanna Martinez, engaged to be married, were looking forward to their wedding. Before the wedding, Saul wanted to be baptized and become part of the Brighton church family. Bible studies between Saul and Pastor Wayne Morrison were curtailed, however, by COVID’s march across the country. Knowing that events would be postponed or even cancelled, the couple moved up their wedding date.
Although the Martinez wedding was held February 13, 2020, the church wasn’t able to celebrate with the couple because of restrictions placed on gatherings.
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PANDEMIC FOOTPRINT BLESSES POST COVID ERA WAY OF LIFE
By Jon Roberts – Denver, Colorado … One year ago, packed schedules and the daily busyness of life came to a screeching halt. Overnight, basements became offices, kitchen tables became classrooms, and going on vacation meant walking around the neighborhood.
What began as a few weeks of an “I can do this” attitude quickly turned into months of isolation, stress, and, for many, loneliness. With the pandemic end finally in sight, our way of life has changed permanently, and the lessons learned from the pandemic will last long after COVID is eliminated.
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WHEN BAD MEANS GOOD
By Rajmund Dabrowski...There are many phrases we use that are only abstract concepts. Abstract art is abstract expressionism. Can one’s spirituality be propelled by an abstract view of the world, or simply interpreted in abstract terms? How about being drawn away, as when one is affected by a religious experience, a thought, or a feeling? Perhaps.
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CAMPION TEACHER RECEIVES GRANT FOR CREATIVITY IN THE CLASSROOM
By Sami Hodges – Loveland, Colorado … “It felt nice to see how my work has paid off,” commented Erin Johnson, Campion English teacher after she won noosa Full on Grant contest.
Johnson beat out nine other nominees for showing the “best example of bold, generous, ‘full-on’ efforts that go above and beyond in teaching” and a creative use of the grant funds.
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RMC YOUTH CURRICULUM ENERGIZES LOCAL CHURCH YOUTH
RMCNews – Denver, Colorado … Time to live fully alive is the theme of the recently released Bible study curriculum for teenagers, produced by the RMC youth department.
The lesson study is unique blend that allows the student to “go through the whole thing, or just use the pieces you need for that week."
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