November 13, 2020

COVID CASES ARE INCREASING IN RMC

By Jon Roberts – Denver, Colorado … In a Zoom conference on Tuesday, November 10, the administrative committee of the Rocky Mountain Conference convened to discuss the alarming spread of COVID-19 infections and the impact the current surge is having on members and churches.

Committee members are closely monitoring developments across the region as county health leaders are taking precautionary steps to slow the rapid spread of the disease.

In an email to pastors, Eric Nelson, VP of Administration said, “Unfortunately the numbers in Rocky Mountain Conference are increasing alarmingly. We have had a number of staff and pastors who have tested positive or their spouse has been diagnosed with COVID.”

LA VIDA MISSION RECEIVES RMC-WIDE DONATIONS

By Dorie Panganiban – Farmington, New Mexico … The dust cloud rose as two U-Haul trucks entered the road leading to the La Vida Mission. Inside were hundreds of donated items from local congregations around the Rocky Mountain Conference to help the Mission and the Navajo community.

Despite challenges with social distancing and the financial crisis facing many members, donations in this annual drive were abundant and appreciated.

“Thank you, Mike and Cathy Kissner, for your commitment to the La Vida family. Thank you, brothers and sisters of RMC for your love and support for what we’re doing here for our dear Navajo community,” Dorie Panganiban, La Vida Mission outreach director expressed.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS A PART OF RMC EDUCATION PROGRAM

By Jon Roberts – Denver, Colorado … As the pandemic worsens in the Rocky Mountain region, the precautions in place to keep our teachers and students safe are working as schools remain open for in-person education.

The education department is monitoring the ever-changing coronavirus situation closely.

CAMPION STUDENTS RECEIVE EXAM SURVIVAL TIPS 

By Bentlee Berry – Loveland, Colorado …As students enter the last few weeks of the semester and finals approach, it’s easy for them to become overwhelmed and stressed.

Stress isn’t always a bad thing; in fact, it’s proven to be beneficial. However, stress becomes dangerous when it is uncontrolled and at a high level. It can easily sneak up on teens and young adults, and when not managed appropriately, can create a snowball effect.

WHEN PRAYER MAY NOT BE ENOUGH

By Rick Mautz – Denver, Colorado …We are living in a challenging time, and most of us are making the best of it. We wear our masks, keep our distance, wash our hands, and we cross our fingers and pray that everything will be alright.

Prayer should not be our last resort, but our first line of defense. However, what if the answer to our prayer is, “I already gave you the answer; now there is something you can do.”

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