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PIÑON HILLS CHURCH TO HOST “THE WALL THAT HEALS”
RMCNews with Lillian Clopine – Farmington, New Mexico … The Piñon Hills Seventh-day Adventist church in Farmington, New Mexico will be hosting The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter sized replica of the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial Wall in September.
Church members view this event to reach out to the community in a meaningful approach by serving and working with them. They hope that lives will be touched, and the love of Jesus visible to all who may attend.
The event is a way to reflect and honor veterans as many of them continue to deal with difficult memories and experiences or have loved ones that have struggled with the impact the Vietnam War had on their lives.
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AURORA HISPANIC PATHFINDERS PLACE FIRST AT NAD BIBLE BOWL
RMCNews with Frank Wilson – Denver, Colorado … The Las Aguilas Pathfinder club from Aurora Hispanic Church is celebrating their first-place finish at the NAD Pathfinder Bible Experience (PBE) division finals.
Pathfinder clubs across North America gathered virtually on April 16th and 17th to test their Bible knowledge at NAD PBE Division Finals.
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CHANGES, CHANGES, CHANGES
RMCNews – Denver, Colorado … In the past few months there have been several Conference office employee transitions as well as retirements which have involved position changes or new responsibilities.
Doug Inglish, vice-president of administration welcomes the changes and the positive impact it will have on the conference. “Changes in personnel bring new perspectives. It doesn’t always change policies or practices, but it at least causes a fresh look at what we do and how we do it, and to ask if it can be improved,” Inglish said.
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EXHIBITION OF LEARNING NIGHTS AT VISTA RIDGE ACADEMY
By Marsha Bartulec — Erie, Colorado … From seed germination to saving our planet, and Rube Goldberg machines to self-exploration, learning is happening at Vista Ridge Academy. Students confidently explained their work in video presentations as each classroom held a virtual Exhibition of Learning Night for their family and friends.
Exhibition Nights are a great way to see Vista Ridge Academy’s real-world, “project-based learning” curriculum in action.
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NEXT GEN PASTOR TRAINING AT CAMPION CHURCH
By Mickey Mallory — Loveland, Colorado … A group of fourteen high school students gathered on May 5 at Campion church to sit down and discuss and ask questions about full time church ministry in the future.
The meeting, called Next Gen Pastors was an innovative initiative by the North America Division, in an attempt to recruit young people for full-time church ministry.
Students appreciated the willingness of ministers, both current and retired, to take the time and talk with them.
Campion Academy senior Jayden Anggormas shared that “it was an eye-opening experience and I enjoyed it very much. It was amazing to receive advice from other Pastors and it continued to motivate me to pursue ministry. I would love to see more involvement in years to come. It reminds me that God will put people in my life to help me pursue His work.”
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FORT COLLINS BIDS FAREWELL TO DENNIS BREESE AFTER 19 YEARS OF MINISTRY
RMCNews with Devon Osbourne Jr. – Fort Collins, Colorado … How do you say farewell to a teacher who has been teaching at the same school for over 19 years? You throw a surprise party and name a gymnasium after them.
This is exactly what the Fort Collins church did on May 1, celebrating the ministry of Dennis Breese. The celebration was preplanned to be a surprise part of education Sabbath service.
Dennis Breese were honored with several tributes by current and former students and was also awarded a plaque for his outstanding contributions to Christian education by the Rocky Mountain Conference education director, Diane Harris.
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ROOTED IN CHRIST AT THE CENTER OF FOCUS WEEKS AT MHA
By Amelia Eno — Highlands Ranch, Colorado … Mile High Academy students, over the past several weeks have spent time focusing on growing a closer relationship with Jesus during FOCUS weeks.
FOCUS Weeks is a special time at MHA where the school has a chance to bond while reflecting and refocusing on Jesus.
Elementary students got to hear fun stories and worships from Jose St. Phard, Newday lead pastor, Chris Morris, Littleton associate pastor, and Seth Day, LifeSource co-pastor.
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CAMPION STAFF AND STUDENTS RECOGNIZE RETIRING STAFF MEMBERS
Editor’s note: Many staff transitions and retirements are happening at Campion Academy. Below are a few of the long-time staff members who have or are retiring this school year.
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