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COVID IN RMC IS REAL
By RMCNews – Denver, Colorado … The pandemic is real and it is an enemy of humanity affecting multiple families, pastors, employees at RMC schools, conference office employees, and church members.
“A few months ago, I visited a church where a visitor asked if I knew of any Adventists who had come down with COVID. I gave him a description of those that I knew had contracted COVID and of some conferences that have lost many members to death from this disease,” Eric Nelson, RMC VP of Administration said.
“We have had a number of pastors, a few staff in the office, and many members who have contracted this virus and even more who have been in contact with a diagnosed individual. Churches have had to close for 14 days after someone attended and was later diagnosed. Thankfully, most of our schools have been spared from outbreaks, but not all,” Nelson added
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RMC COMMUNCATOR RECOGNIZED FOR DEDICATION TO EXCELLENCE
RMCNews – Denver, Colorado … The 2020 Excellence in Communication Ministry award was presented on Wednesday, November 18, to Rajmund Dabrowski, RMC communication director, at the communicators year-end meeting of Mid-America Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
Introducing the award Brenda Dickerson, MAUC communication director said, “the Mid-America Union Communication Department is pleased to present its Excellence in Communication Ministry award during our gathering today.”
“This award is being given annually to an individual in our territory based on their dedication to fulfilling the mission of the Adventist Church, their creativity, collaboration, and innovation in addressing communication challenges.”
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NO SPRING BREAK FOR UNION COLLEGE
By Jon Roberts – Lincoln, Nebraska … Spring break–the week many college students look forward to, a chance to unwind and relax before facing the final weeks of the academic year, is the latest victim to the never-ending COVID situation.
Instead of a week-long break in March, Union College will have seven vacation days scheduled throughout the semester, many on Friday or Monday, giving students a three-day weekend.
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LEPER IN LITTLETON, COLORADO
By Alise Weber…I am writing this one day after testing positive for Covid-19. I don’t know why, but I feel shame and guilt.
For nine months, the world has been trying to avoid Covid-19 and now that I have become the diseased, I suddenly feel like the world is trying to avoid me too. There is instant scrutiny of your whereabouts for the past two weeks and the requirement that for your children to be absent from school for weeks.
Event my oldest daughter commented that she didn’t want to join her class online because she didn’t want her peers to know her parents had Covid. I even joked that we had our very own Weber leper colony. A bad joke, but I sure feel like an outcast.
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CAMPION STUDENTS TURN INTO M&MS
By Sami Hodges – Loveland, Colorado … To add a little variation to 2020’s everyday life, Campion’s Student Association (SA) introduced spirit week, giving the students a chance to loosen up before finals and get creative with their outfits.
Each day was unique and gave many opportunities to put together some innovative combinations. As an incentive to participate, the class with the most involvement at the end of the week would earn a pizza party.
“I liked spirit week,” commented Phoebe Mamanua, Campion freshman. “It was really interactive, and I looked forward to going to school every day.”
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COPING TIPS FOR PARENTS AND KIDS DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON
By Advent Health…So far this year, coronavirus has altered almost every aspect of our lives — from work, to school and socializing. And that will likely include the holiday season as well, as we continue to follow social distancing guidelines recommended by The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to curb the spread of the virus. This is especially important if you or your loved ones are at increased risk for complications from COVID-19.
While we continue to learn to adapt to life with coronavirus, the holidays are a special time for many families, and it can be hard when long-held traditions must change. As you begin making your holiday plans, here are some ways to help yourself and your kids cope with whatever the season brings.
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