October 30, 2020

IT’S JESUS WHO IS IN CHARGE

AN APPEAL FROM PRESIDENT OF ROCKY MOUNTAIN CONFERENCE

Dear Rocky Mountain Conference Family,

Next Tuesday, November 3, is an important date for our country! I don’t know about you, but I am glad the election will soon be behind us.

What I see today, as never before, is a divided nation. It’s scary and frightening. What bothers me more is the division among our own church members, as differing views and opinions are not received with respect.

AFTER NEARBY WILDFIRES, CLEAN UP CONTINUES AT GVR

By Jon Roberts – Ward, Colorado … After being evacuated from Glacier View Ranch, staff spent the majority of the week rejoicing even while cleaning out refrigerators and freezers of spoiled food.

GVR staff was forced to abandon the place where they work and minister to the multitudes as two wildfires erupted near the camp. They spent the following days with uneasiness and uncertainty about the fate of the camp as wildfires ravished the nearby communities.

NEW CAMPION CHURCH COMMUNITY CENTER HOSTS CULINARY CREATIONS

By Joyelle Worley — Loveland, Colorado … Spicy squash cashew dip and gluten-free apple crisp were just two of the mouthwatering culinary creations on display at the healthy cooking seminar on October 22, hosted by Campion church.

The seminar, the first outreach event held in the newly-built community center, brought members and friends together for a fun-filled and informative evening on how to cook using plant-based options.

PIES NO — DUCT TAPE YES

By John Clark – Cortez, Colorado…No pies this fall at Cortez Adventist School; instead, a day filled with games, laughter, and fellowship.

With the ongoing pandemic, the Cortez school realized their annual pie auction, the fall fundraiser, couldn’t happen this year. This was disappointing news to many who looked forward to the auction.  Not admitting defeat, organizers began to plan an alternative fundraiser event, a fall festival.

POLAR BEARS DECLARED THE WINNER AT LIGHTHOUSE SCHOOL ELECTION

By Lora Lee Mendez – Fort Morgan, Colorado … The Purple Party will rule the Lighthouse Adventist Christian School in Fort Morgan this year, according to the official election results from principal Pennie Wredberg.

Lighthouse Christian School students participated in a mock election exercise during October to better understand the civic process the country is currently going through.

MAKING YOUR LIFE PLEASANT TO NEGOTIATE

By Rajmund Dabrowski — In the era of social distancing, we are encouraged, even regulated, to keep our distance in social gatherings. Going back to the days when we were meeting left and right and enjoying each other’s company, we travelled in busses, trains or trams, packed to the rim. We went to camp meetings, church worships and other events or concerts, and sat next to each other.

I also remember print newspapers, which now are replaced by their digital versions. While in Washington, D.C., I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Washington Post.

HOME SICKNESS REPLACED BY FUN AT CAMPION RESIDENCE HALL

By Haley Enochs – Loveland, Colorado …“Everything I knew was about to change, but I would make memories that would last a lifetime. All the doubts and worries I had would soon fade as this would become my second home,” Haley Enochs, Campion senior, said.

For incoming students, life in the residence hall can be an intimidating, yet exciting, new adventure. Residence life is where students make friends and have the help of their deans to guide them through.

SICK LIST WOES BUT NO COVID AT CAMPION

By Jill Harlow – Loveland, Colorado…The resilience of Campion Academy was tested in the last few weeks after a spike among students quarantined due to mild symptoms and COVID policies.

Out of an abundance of caution, any student experiencing possible COVID symptoms is put on the “sick list”. Close contacts, such as roommates, are restricted from attending classes even if they are not symptomatic.

When placed on the sick list, students who can’t return home are restricted to their dorm room or moved to a guest room to be isolated. 

VISTA RIDGE ACADEMY HOLDS PASTOR APPRECIATION PARADE

By Marsha Bartulec – Erie, Colorado … Vista Ridge Academy students lined the school driveway on Friday, October 23 to honor the pastors of their constituent churches with an appreciation parade.

Honorees of the parade were greeted with student-created posters and were cheered as they drove by the crowd that had assembled.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS BEING TAUGHT THROUGH SPORTS

By Bentlee Barry – Loveland, Colorado …Campion Academy’s intramural program is keeping students active and healthy even while varsity sports are suspended throughout the pandemic.

During first quarter, students could choose to participate in one of three sports offered: flag football, volleyball, and disc golf.

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