Adventist Education: Relevant? Or Irrelevant?

By
Lonnie Hetterle, Vice President for Education . + PG1
RO C KY M O U N TA I N
I Have a Dream – A Message from RMC
President, Gary Thurber. . . . . . . . . . + PG7

Reflections on a General Conference

S U M M E R + J U LY + 2 0 1 0 Session – It’s all about People! . . . . . + PG9

New Employees – Ruben Rivera, Michelle Caviness,

Debbie Curran, Michael Hopkins, Kate Kamarad,
Rene Lopez, Cesar Pompa, Clint Sutton. . + PG11

Jim Turner Retires – After Forty-Four Years of

Faithful Service to This Organization. + PG14

Departmental News – Rick Roy, Vice President

for Finance Addresses Issues. . . . . . + PG15

Every human being, created in the image

of God, is endowed with a power akin to
that of the Creator – individuality, power
to think and to do. The men in whom
this power is developed are the men who
bear responsibilities, who are leaders in
enterprise, and who influence character.
It is the work of true education to develop
this power, to train the youth to be think-
ers, and not mere reflectors of other
men’s thought. Education, PG17

Adventist Education:
Relevant? or Irrelevant?
By Lonnie Hetterle,
Vice President for Education

Adventist education has lost its relevancy and Adventist education in my own family’s life. As Why? Because we felt Adventist education
is really just a waste of good money that could be the father of three adult children entirely edu- came closest to our personal values and core
better spent on evangelism – or on that new car or cated in Adventist schools, I was shocked by the beliefs and because of three questions we asked
boat! total amount of tuition my wife and I have paid. ourselves. These three questions1 are the crux
Including Kindergarten, we paid tuition for thir- of why we, as a church, invest so much in our
Do you agree? Or disagree? While some par-
teen years for each child – or a total of 39 years education system. It is why 40-50%, or more,
ents choose alternate priorities, others believe
of tuition – and that’s not talking about college! of many local church budgets are spent on
passionately in Adventist education – specifical-
Adventist school subsidies. It is why many fami-
ly, Adventist elementary schools, academies and That’s 39 years of careful and frugal living in
lies choose to drive an older car and forgo long-
colleges. Each of us must resolve for ourselves order to pay monthly school bills. Had we other-
distance vacations.
the truth or the fallacy of the above statement. wise invested over the years, perhaps today we
The results will influence individual, family, and would have had a very nice nest egg for retire- These three questions are short and simple,
church decisions. ment. However, we chose to invest in Adventist but the answers are profound and have a ripple-
education for our children! effect in all areas of life, both personally and
Personally, I have wrestled with the role of
corporately.
 Lonnie Hetterle,
Vice President for Education

(Psalm 139:13) and who loves and cares for all of

us – always (Hebrews 13:5).

In Adventist schools, teachers explain that,

while we live in a world full of ugliness, God is
bigger and more powerful than any evil. They
person cannot question the values of another also explain the Great Controversy and our role
because values are not based on truth, but on in the war between Christ and Satan.
private, personal beliefs.
Question 2: Why am I here? From a “facts”
A school is an institution where individuals perspective, teachers may instruct their stu-
learn about the world and their role in it. In a dents that “fun” and “happiness” are life goals –
Seventh-day Adventist school, teachers guide that the here and now are all that matter.
1. Where did I come from?
their students in the discovery of the facts of
2. Why am I here? However, from a biblical values perspective,
this world, and they lead students to under-
3. Where am I going? Adventist teachers help their students under-
stand the God who carefully created it, sustains
stand they have been made in God’s image and
The only educational system that can fully day-to-day affairs, and who is coming to take us
uniquely equipped and chosen for a special
answer these questions without compromise is home to live with Him!
work for God. He walks beside me (Hebrews 13:5);
the Adventist system.
Question 1: Where did I come from? If a He leads me (Isaiah 48:17); He answers my prayers
In our post-modern, Western civilization we teacher is only allowed to teach facts according (Philippians 4:6); He directs my paths (Psalm 119:105).

have adopted a world view in which “facts” and to science, students may only learn they came Students have the opportunity to understand
“values” are often separate arenas. “Facts” are from a big bang, an amoeba, a monkey or some that all Christians work for God and are partners
presented as absolute, provable, scientific, and other evolutionary theory. However, teaching engaged in saving others for Christ and, thus,
without argument. “Values,” on the other hand, from our values with the Bible as our guide are brothers and sisters. As a family, we help
are private and vary from person to person. (Psalm 111:10 and 119:104-5), students will under- each other and are given clear guidelines as to
They are relative and not provable and may stand that they were created by a loving God how we should treat one another.
change over time. The assertion is that one who designed each person from the beginning

I was facing what I dreaded – my son, Josh, confessed to smoking and drinking with friends off-campus at Campion Academy. Josh made me
promise not to tell Don; however, I told him eventually he would have to tell his dad, Don. Thankfully, he didn’t say that I couldn’t tell his teachers, so
in the morning, when he returned to school, I called Dean Reeder and told him all that was going on. He prayed with me on the phone. I told him if
he needed to suspend Josh, then so be it. I just hoped they wouldn’t kick him out. Don Reeder,
along with the school chaplain and Stephanie Johnson, the school counselor, spent many
hours with Josh encouraging, praying and directing him.
It was these teachers, especially Stephanie Johnson, who brought Josh up out of the pit and
set him on a new path. They encouraged him and even gave him a position that would show-
case his talents for making people laugh – as one of the leaders in Friday night JAM improv
sessions. He also became the class historian and ended up with a great senior year. The skills
and friendships he developed with these teachers helped him when he went to Union College.
Today, Josh says that Stephanie Johnson was the most important, life-changing influence on
him in school.
Adventist Christian education couldn’t protect my child from tasting the world. But what it
did was offer a forgiving and restorative solution only found in Christ through faithful teachers and mentors. For this reason and many others, I have
supported and been involved with Adventist Christian education.
Today, my daughters are Adventist teachers and my son a top leader at camp where he shares his life-changing story. With four grandchildren
nearing school age, I plan on continuing to support Adventist Christian education by being involved and encouraging them every step of the way.
Yes, it may be expensive, but it’s worth every penny!
Abby, Cate, Davey, and Sebby with Grammy Sue Kanen, Members at Alamosa Adventist Church
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 What Christian Education Means To Us
by Denny and Jody Wright
Members at Boulder Adventist Church
When our daughter, Arie, was ready for kindergarten, Jody started looking for a school. Jody and I wanted a protected environment where Arie
would have a chance to be a kid and be able to take her time growing up. After taking a tour of our local public school, Jody decided that Arie would
be better off at a different school. Jody open enrolled Arie at other schools in the district and was on three different waiting lists. As the school year
approached, the open enrollment coordinator suggested she look at private schools.

Through a God inspired sequence of events, we were introduced to Vista Ridge Academy, a Seventh-day Adventist sponsored Christian school. I
had been raised Methodist and had fallen away from the church so I considered myself a tolerant atheist. Jody was raised RLDS and considered her-
self a non-practicing Christian. So the thought of Christian education was daunting. I knew I wanted Arie exposed to the Bible and that I wasn’t going
to be able to do it, so I figured this would be a good chance. Jody liked the principal and the fact that the new school was being built ten minutes
from our house. We both liked that it was less expensive than the other private schools around town.

So we enrolled Arie and soon realized that this was a God thing. We found a welcoming environment of parents, teachers and students. Arie came
home after school reciting memory verses. One of Arie’s babysitters, an older student at the school, was proudly displaying a t-shirt and backpack
with Jesus on it. It made me wonder what it was that she “knew” that I didn’t. We decided to attend the Boulder Adventist Church and were again
welcomed with open arms by both people from the school and people we had never met before.

The following summer, I was baptized and Jody joined the Adventist church on profession of faith. Once we joined the church, it has been even
more important to keep Arie in Christian education. We wanted to continue her Bible education and keep her in the positive environment. We real-
ized that we liked Arie’s behavior better than most of her peers that were not in Christian school. We have been very impressed with the academics.
Students who would probably be struggling in public schools are excelling due to the care and diligence of the teachers. Students who have been
problem students in other schools have come to Vista Ridge Academy and felt much more comfortable and haven’t acted out. We knew this was
where Arie needed to be. In a nutshell, Christian education has brought our family closer to Christ.

Question 3: Where am I going? From a “facts” a focus on the Creator-God. Teachers show that to pay the tuition to Adventist schools for our
world view, I just don’t know. I can see that the same God who made the galaxies knows most important gifts from God – our three
the body decays at death and, eventually, just and cares about the little things in life -- even children.
disappears. I can’t prove that there is anything the hairs on our head (Luke 12:7). P.E. is much more
I want to encourage young families to com-
more. So, when it’s over, it’s over. That’s all than throwing a ball and swinging a bat. It is
mit to providing an Adventist education for
there is. Using biblical “values,” especially with a understanding that God gave us our bodies to
their children. As a church, school, and family,
Seventh-day Adventist understanding, students be the temple of God (I Corinthians 6:19) and it is
may we work together to provide every oppor-
are taught that this is really just the beginning. learning how to take care of it throughout life.
tunity for our children to make good choices
Yes, we will sleep for a little while, but then
Believe me! I do understand that Adventist in this life and for eternity. When those clouds
when that “trumpet blows” (I Thessalonians 4:16),
schools are not perfect and teachers are human grow brighter and brighter and we see our
we will wake up. We will join with our brothers,
beings. School boards sometimes don’t get Savior coming to take us home, may we, with
sisters, and family, and we will be done with sad-
everything right. Occasionally, even students our children, say “Lo, this is our God. We have
ness and heartache, with sickness and death and
and parents act in ways that are less than ideal. waited for Him…and He will save us.” (Isaiah 25:9).
forever we will live in peace and happiness (Isaiah
Perhaps it’s time to revisit our purpose and 1As given in a graduation speech by Gary Forceu
65:17). Everything falls into place when I under-
spend some time articulating our vision and
stand that the end is really just the beginning!
objective. Perhaps our schools need to make
It is when we understand Adventist edu- sure that their biblical foundations are clearly
cation in light of these three questions that enunciated and embraced. I challenge our
we can understand its value. Seventh-day excellent teachers to remember that although
Adventist teachers teach history. They help there are many difficulties and hurdles to
students understand the big picture of good overcome, they have the awesome privilege
versus evil and how the biblical perspective of impacting young lives for eternity! In a
has been confirmed in the history of nations Seventh-day Adventist school, our children can
and peoples from the beginning. Math classes be brought face-to-face with Jesus Christ and
are taught with an emphasis on equations and invited to accept Him as their personal Savior.
logic, but also articulate that God created the
No, we don’t regret the monthly struggle
laws of nature and order. Science is taught with 3
 Education Department

Alumni Weekend

Jose Rojas, North American Division

Volunteer Coordinator and Youth leader, will be
our guest speaker Campion’s alumni weekend,
September 24-26.

News in Brief Sabbath School will be led by Ted Wick, a

1955 Campion graduate, who has served as the
Hankins Hall Remodel Nearly Complete North American Director of Teen and Young
The Hankins Hall remodel program should Adult Ministries and worked for ADRA as direc-
be completed about the time school begins tor of the Office of Volunteers and Human
in the fall. Hankins Hall is the oldest existing Relations. There will also be a report on the
building on the academy campus; Mimi Gregg Rocky Mountain Conference Belize mission trip
Danihel, ’63, thought it was time to bring it up that you won’t want to miss!
to date to offer more usefulness. She contrib- Campion Students Begin College
National Day of Prayer uted the major portion of the funding for this
development. The installation of an elevator as
While Still in Academy

Campion students have the opportunity to

Campion Students Participate part of this project, which gives access to the
get a start on college requirements while still
by Ardis Stennbakken boys’ dorm and the third floor of Hankins Hall,
in academy—giving them a financial and scho-
For the third year in a row, Kyle Cate, who will make the campus handicapped accessible.
lastic advantage when they enroll in college.
was a freshman at Campion Academy this past
Lindsay Woods, a senior, says that these classes
year, participated in a symbolic prayer fly-over
are helpful in two ways. “For some of the classes
in conjunction with hundreds of other pilots
you have to take the CLEP test to get the col-
across the nation. Cate, a student pilot, flew
lege credit; but even if you don’t take the CLEP,
over the Loveland area and then reported dur-
the class will be easy when you get to college,
ing the prayer program for the Loveland area,
having learned the material in a smaller, friend-
held at Group Publishing, a nationally known
ly atmosphere.”
Christian publishing house in Loveland.
The classes which were offered this past year
Others from Campion Academy were also in the college-prep program were Music Theory,
involved in the program. The music was pro- a computer class, Anatomy and Physiology,
vided by a student praise team, led by Benjie English (Advanced Placement), and one semes-
Maxson, campus chaplain; the student musi- Belize Mission Trip ter of Calculus. All of these classes will again be
cians were Rena Sackett, Allie Chacko, Moses offered during the 2010-2011 school year.
Fifty-one young people and adults from
Arevalo, Jonathan Manasco, Emily Franklin,
Campion Academy and across the Rocky For more information, please visit to the
Deanna Morgan, and MacKenzie O’Halloran.
Mountain Conference accomplished a great Campion website: [Link].
The prayer for the military was offered by Dick
deal toward completing the Adventist Junior
Stenbakken, who teaches the freshman Bible
College building during their mission trip which
class.
took place over spring break. The project was
The entire program was spearheaded by begun seven years ago by Pastor Orlando
Ruth Pearson, from the Campion Church, in
connection with other Loveland Protestant
Magaña, who recently passed away. After his
death, his widow gave a nice donation to help
Calendar of Events
churches and pastors. During the prayer time, with the mission trip. As God would lead, it was
the exact amount needed to paint the academy
August
several attendees mentioned to Pastor Taylor,
22 Registration for 2010-2011
from the Campion Church, how impressed they building, which the RMC students finished.
24 First Day of Classes
were by the Campion students and the quality They also conducted school worships and a
Vacation Bible School, distributed 3000 Steps
September
of their music.
24-26 Alumni Homecoming
to Christ and 500 pounds of shoes, and even

4 enjoyed two days of recreation.
 One of our Teachers of Excellence ...
by Pat Chapman
Administrative Assistant for Education
Keiko Nagasawa Breese is an example of the “Teachers of Excellence” that minister to the young people in class-
rooms all across Rocky Mountain Conference. Keiko has spent 26 years teaching in Japan and the United States.
She has been a curriculum coordinator, coordinated teacher training, published English and phonics books for
Japanese students, held teacher seminars and workshops, and been a head teacher and school administrator. She
and her husband, Dennis, worked as a teaching team in our school in Farmington and are now in Fort Collins.

Keiko has expertise in math that she desires to share with others. She uses Japanese/Asian methods which
research has proven effective. This is borne out in the consistently-high math scores her students receive on the
Iowa Test of Basic Skills. They are above the highest scores of public school students and even well above scores
of most Adventist schools. Keiko uses many fun hands-on manipulatives such as origami to teach fractions,
geometry, addition, multiplication, division and measurement and an abacus as an aid in teaching multiplication
and division. She is working with the Education Department to help train our teachers so that they are better
equipped to raise the math scores of all students in RMC.

While Keiko’s dream is to publish resource books for math teachers, publish articles about math in professional journals and share her methods at
in-services and teacher workshops, she remains passionate about teaching grades 1-4 at Beebe Christian School. Keiko says, “Teaching is my life. I love
children and I truly believe that teaching can impact and make a difference in their lives.”

Rocky Mountain Conference is blessed to have many teachers like Keiko who are passionate about teaching children about this life and the life to
come. The impact they have on the lives of these students may only be seen in eternity. We are privileged in this conference to have quality Adventist
educators who are touching the lives of our children on a daily basis.

Rick Roy, Ordained

by Gary Thurber
President, RMC

March 20, 2010, was a life. There can be no doubt but

very special day for the that the Lord has used Rick in
Rocky Mountain Confer- a mighty way in the past and
will continue in the days to
ence because our treasur-
come.
er, Rick Roy, was ordained
at the Farmington Church.
What a blessing it is for a
conference to have some-
one who loves and serves
the Lord the way Rick does
as treasurer.

In our church, there are

many wonderful treasurers
who carry out their ministry
with great skill and thought-
fulness. Many of them, This special day was highlighted by an ordination
however, would never be considered for ordination; address by Elder Darrell Rott, who was Rick’s pastor
though they have the skills the conference needs while serving at Hawaiian Adventist Academy. Blake
for financial leadership, they do not feel called to Jones, Gordon Herra, Eric Nelson, Karen Cress, Al Wil-
a preaching and teaching ministry. Rick has been liams and Gary Thurber all had a part in this dedica-
given a special gift for communicating the Gospel tion service.
and has had the opportunity to see many people
Many family members and friends were present
come to the Lord as a result of his preaching and
as we, as a church, recognized God’s calling in Rick’s
work with our schools. 5
 Camping Ministries

Evangelism is Alive
and Well in RMC!
by Eric Nelson
Vice President for Administration, RMC

This past year has been one where our local

pastors in RMC have been unusually enthu-
siastic for evangelism. As we worked in the
Evangelism committee, there were far more
churches making plans and requesting funds
Adventist Hospitals and Mission Peru for evangelism in their communities. The com-
mittee was faced with the daunting task of
by Stephen King
Senior Vice President for Mission and Ministry distributing funds to each request. However,
Centura Health the churches were requesting four times more
funds than were available. Needless to say, not
The Adventist hospitals in Colorado (Avista, Future hospital groups going to Peru in 2010 all of them were given what they requested.
Littleton, Parker and Porter) will each sponsor will include teams that specialize in general sur-
a medical mission trip to the Amazon basin of gery as well as GYN and In the past few years we have heard reports
Peru in 2010. A group from Porter Adventist orthopedic surgery. from pastors that mailing out handbills
Hospital traveled to Iquitos, Peru in April. They was not very effective in drawing an
Two audience. The usual results were
performed 60 cataract surgeries and treated
Adventist somewhere near one person
over 1,600 patients in primary health clinics
congrega- attending for each 2000 handbills
along the Amazon and Napo Rivers. These
tions have sent out. It just did not seem to
efforts are done in partnership with Clinica
also trav- be very effective. But this year
Adventista Ana Stahl, a mission hospital
eled to Peru has shattered many precon-
established in 1926 by Adventist missionaries,
in coop- ceived ideas about evangelism
Fernando and Ana Stahl.
eration with and handbills. In Casper, WY, Pastor
Damage to eyes from the hot equatorial sun the Adventist Weldon Treat informed us that, “eighty
and river blindness have created a great need hospitals to provide percent of the people who came, attended
for eye care in the Amazon region. Following additional care. About because of the handbill.” Very similar results
the example of Jesus healing the blind dur- 60 members of the Franktown and Parker were experienced in Cheyenne, Delta and
ing His ministry on earth, the Porter team was Adventist churches worked in the same area in Cedaredge.
able to restore sight to 60 patients during the 2009, and a group from LifeSource Adventist
April trip. Needless to say, Fellowship joined a medical team from Parker
these people, who Adventist Hospital in June. These partnerships
had no access between Adventist churches and hospi-
to eye care, tals are welcomed and create a more
were sustainable and multi-disciplinary
incred- approach to missions.
ibly
In addition to the medical mis-
thankful
sion project in Peru, the Adventist
for their
hospitals in Colorado are also helping
renewed
Adventist mission hospitals in Belize,
vision.
Nepal and Rwanda.
Elder Gordon Henderson wrote the follow-
6 ing reflection regarding the Amazing Facts
continued from page 6: Evangelism

Series held in Casper. “It has been thrilling to

see how God has been working through His
church here in Casper during these past few
I Have a Dream ...
by Gary Thurber
months. The church has been praying for the
President, RMC
outpouring of the Holy Spirit for the past year
and has seen the Lord moving in a marvel-
ous way. The church members realize that we
must be doing our part as well, so we have
held various events in preparation, such as the Recently, I had the privilege to attend the in our way? It is truly a matter of the heart, isn’t
Financial Peace Seminar, The Radical Prayer funeral for Lois Haas. I did not know her person- it? Each of us personally must go to Jesus and
Initiative, The Depression Recovery Seminar, ally, but what a beautiful life she lived; and the ask Him to create in us a new heart like His. And
The Family Promise community outreach and testimony from her children and grandchil- once that has taken place, our love for one an-
the Discover Bible School. The final culmination dren told the story of a life well lived. After the other, our heaven-oriented priorities, our desire
was the Amazing Facts Prophecy Seminar with service, I spoke briefly with her husband, Harry to serve God and others will be what makes our
Evangelist, Jason Sliger and his wife, along with Haas. What a beautiful faith he possessed in the hearts beat.
Bible Worker, Brandon Schorder. At the conclu- promise of Jesus’ soon return. Even through his
At the Western Slope Camp Meeting, I had
sion of these dynamic presentations, God has loss, his hope and assurance were a witness to
the privilege of listening to Elder Jim Nix from
blessed with 18 baptisms and more to come. us all.
the White Estate talk about our early pioneers.
Also this was a very wonderful revival for the
As I talked with him, I learned he had been What a thrill it was for me to hear anew what
entire church, with others renewing their walk
the treasurer of the Rocky Mountain Conference the Lord accomplished through Ellen White and
with God, and former members coming back
for a number of years. He shared something her other teenage friends. Those young people
into fellowship who had not been attending
with me that caused me to do some thinking. were earnest prayer warriors and Bible students.
for some time. We praise our God for all He has
He said, “I was the treasurer here during the
done with His people here in our community.” I am writing this note from Atlanta, Georgia,
‘glory’ years.“ He talked about the growth of the
Since the conclusion of the meetings three where I am attending the 59th General Confer-
conference, both numerically and financially.
more baptisms have taken place. ence Session. Did you know when our church
Later, I learned of some of the capital projects
organized in the 1860’s, there was one Adven-
that were accomplished during his tenure here.
tist for every 330,000 people. Today, there is
God truly blessed his ministry.
one Adventist for every 449 people world wide.
Then later I thought to myself, what would The last weekend of this Session, there will be
it take for us to experience another period like 70,000 Adventists from all around the world
the one Elder Haas described? What would our in the Georgia Dome. Every Sabbath, there are
conference look like? In my mind’s eye, I see some 25 to 30 million people attending our
churches that, as Paul put it in Ephesians 4:31, churches globally. I invite you to dream “big”
32, have gotten “rid of all bitterness, rage, anger, with me. Let’s pray for God to do things in the
harsh words, and slander, as well as all types of Rocky Mountain Conference that we can only
Pastor Seth Coridan involved his elders in evil behavior. “ Instead, we will be “kind to each begin to wrap our minds around. It is all up to
evangelistic meetings in both in Delta and other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, you and me to put our hands in His and trust
Cedaredge. Pastor Coridan preached one night just as God through Christ has forgiven, “ all of fully in Him.
a week in each church with the elders cover- us. I see churches that are experiencing a true
By the way, since this Ses-
ing the other night. What a blessing it was to revival as a result of the study of God’s Word
sion is just winding down
involve the members in presenting the mes- and earnest praying for the outpouring of the
as this newsletter goes
sages. As a result of the meetings, Delta has Holy Spirit. I see churches that are serving their
to print, we’ll give
had four decisions for baptism and Cedaredge communities and constantly thinking of new
more informa-
has had five decisions. and creative ways to share the Three Angels
tion on the GC
Messages. I see us as a people focusing on the
This is just a sampling of the results of evan- Session in
treasures of heaven and taking our eyes off of
gelism within Rocky Mountain Conference. God Atlanta in
the things of this world.
has certainly blessed the efforts and work of our Fall
the pastors and churches. And we are thrilled The list could continue of what it would issue.
that there has been such a wonderful interest mean to be united together in our work for the
and response. Savior. What is stopping us? What is standing
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 A Story of Change

with around $500.00 worth of merchandize.

Cops were looking all over for us.

About this time, Angelica would hear a voice

when she was high that would say things in my
After three days in a coma in ICU and major voice. It would tell her things like “She’s wearing
surgery, I was moved to the recovery floor a red dress” and out of nowhere a girl with a red
where a tall man came to visit me saying he dress would walk by.
was the D.A. for Denver County and wanted to
One day she kept telling the voice to leave
know what happened the day I was stabbed.
her alone, so I yelled out, “Leave her alone
Amazingly enough, I told the same lie Angelica
already!” To my surprise a very deep growling
told – that she was in the kitchen cutting
voice swore at me as my heart dropped to the
This is my Story oranges when I tripped into the knife. Problem
was she said “potatoes.”
bottom of my stomach. A couple of days later
by Felipe Cordova (and Angelica) she heard the voice again saying, “TONIGHT!”
Members of The Edge Worship Center When I was released from the hospital and That night we were arrested for the theft from a
Angelica from jail, we made up previous night. Though Angelica
As a young boy, everyone who knew me and returned home. I smoked was released, I remained in jail.
thought of me as a good kid. In fact all my marijuana while recovering, but I
After one last “high” and arrest,
friends used to call me “Bible Boy,” “Church Boy” didn’t touch the other stuff – for
Angelica stayed off drugs and
and “Mr. Obeyful.” However, as I grew older, I awhile. One day I was looking
found a job in an assisted living
started using drugs and drinking hard liquor. through our drawers and found
home. I was on my own mission
One day, at a party, I met Angelica. We began the crack I bought the day I was
to find Christ and I thank the Lord
dating and partying together all the time – stabbed, and soon found myself
that’s exactly what happened. I
ultimately getting pregnant with our first son, back to my old habits.
fought with demons and angels
Felipe Nathan Cordova. We were happy, had
Following the birth of our until the angels finally won. When
our own place, and were on top of our bills –
second son, Ivan Cruz Cordova, I was finally released, we looked
things seemed to be just perfect.
Angelica joined me in my habits for a church. All the churches
That’s when I began using drugs more often. and we partied harder and drank we went to would either ignore
I guess I felt that I deserved to be able to spend more. My mom would watch us or judge us, until the day we
a little extra cash on my habit, so I snuck behind Nathan, but not Ivan, so he had found The Edge Adventist Worship
my girlfriend’s back. She was suspicious at to tag along with his messed up Center and felt right at home. All
times, but I always had a good lie for whatever parents. the people were so nice and treat-
she suspected, until one day when my neigh- ed us like equals. Pastor Roberto
One fateful day, as Angelica
bor asked if I could get him some “smothered Coronado started giving us Bible
left a party, she totaled her car
fries from my family’s restaurant.” I said, “Yes, of studies and before long, he was
with Ivan’s car seat flipping
course,” just so I could use it as an excuse to get dedicating our children to the
over. Though he was unharmed,
some crack cocaine for myself. Lord, married us and baptized us.
Angelica felt so guilty that she
When we arrived home, my drug dealer was asked her drug and alcohol coun- The next blessing was the best
there ready to play his role as “just a friend visit- selor to put her on antibuse. She explained blessing ever. The State of Colorado gave us full
ing,” except Angelica saw us exchanging money what had happened resulting in social services custody of our boys with the addition of a third
for drugs. We began to argue and one thing taking our two boys from us. little one named Raymond Alejandro Cordova.
led to another. In all the commotion, I fell into
We both started using crack everyday and Recently, Angelica completed her Medical
a knife Angelica was holding because she was
lost everything – our house, cars, even our Assistance Certificate with straight A’s. Both
afraid I was going to hit her.
clothes. We stole from every store possible and of us are actively serving our church as a new
got away with it until one day we went with my chapter has begun and we look forward to the
cousin to Safeway, and walked out of the store end of our story – eternal salvation.
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Reflections on a General Conference Session
It’s all about people!
by Eric Nelson
Vice President for Administration, RMC
Personally speaking, General Conference family members visiting and especially many school in Cambodia. He was overjoyed to know
Sessions are all about people. Yes, it is interest- children around. To distract and entertain the that she had lived through the war.
ing to see all the Adventist world represented, children, I often took time to play with the chil-
At this General Conference Session, I met
to hear their perspectives reflected in the dren on the swings built beside our ward, or to
Pastor Gary on the first night I arrived. He
dialogue over Church Manual issues, to hear make kites with them.
immediately told me that Rayonne had immi-
the reports of growth and challenges from the
One day a woman came to our hospital grated to America and was living in Atlanta. He
divisions, and to hear the murmurs of many lan-
ward. She said, “My name is Rayonne. I am an informed me that he was trying to arrange an
guages as we all meet together. But it is a great
Adventist from Phnom Penh” (the capital of opportunity for us to meet again.
privilege for me to be able to meet longtime
Cambodia). Up to that time, she was the only
friends that On Wednesday, June 30, we waited impa-
surviving Adventist to have lived through the
I may not tiently at the Hope Channel booth in the exhib-
war and escaped to Thailand. She had attended
have seen it hall for the chance to meet someone we had
the English language school and thus would be
for many known only for a few days and had not seen
considered a “danger” to the regime in power.
years. One for over 30 years. Would we recognize each
I asked her if she was alone. She said, “Just me
such event other? Indeed, we all recognized each other!
and the Lord.” And then she asked me if I could
stands out And what a happy reunion it was! Rayonne was
obtain a Bible for her. She had not been
just as spunky as she had been when we met
allowed to keep one. I immediately
her the first time. As we visited and recalled
gave her my English Bible and later
1974 as student at our meeting, she told of the fear that she had
exchanged it for one in her native lan-
English Language of approaching me. She remembered that I
School in Cambodia guage.
had been making kites with the children. She
in my mind
During the next few days, my wife told how she was so frightened to ask me for a
from this Session.
and I did all we could to assist her. Bible. In her culture one never asks a stranger

While attending Within a for something. She also recalled in detail some

Andrews University short time, of the harrowing experiences of her escape

Seminary in 1979, 1979 at Refugee

she settled through the jungles. She expected to die at any

my wife, Jerene, and

Camp Hospital into the moment. But God had spared her life.

I had the unique refugee

Many important things happen at a General
experience to vol- camp and
Conference Session – leaders are elected, poli-
unteer for a short time in a refugee camp in we returned
cies are established. But the most moving expe-
Thailand. Jerene, a nurse, and I served in a to the
riences are those of meeting people that you
hospital ward aiding those who Seminary.
have not seen for many years. I think it gives
had fled from the Cambodian 2010 GC Session Upon us just a small hint of what heaven will be like.
“killing fields” into neighboring in Atlanta
returning to What a wonderful reunion that will be!
Thailand. During Cambodia’s
school, we
political unrest, anyone that was NOTE: Our next news-
met a fellow seminarian, Gary
considered to be influenced by letter will have more
Wagner, who had known
Western culture and education information about
her at the English Language
was executed by the regime this summer’s
in power. Thousands who had General Confer-
learned to read and write, or ence Session
even wore glasses, who were in Atlanta,
educated, who were intellectual leaders were Georgia.
killed by this communist regime.

The hospital ward was attached to the refu-

gee camp of 120,000 people. As we served in
the hospital ward, there always seemed to be
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 Departmental News

About the time I had finished my morning

time with God, my wife came into the study
and said: “Tiffany just called and asked if I could
go walking with her. Is that okay?”

Though I had other plans, I agreed. “But

me or the Holy Spirit, so I just pushed it out of
hurry. I have to get that dry wall sanded.”
my mind. And yet, I found myself saying, “I’d
just like to be friends with this guy.” So, when I Honestly, I had just wanted to leave my
got an invitation from him on Facebook, I felt prayer as a prayer. But now the thought
like it was an answer to an unspoken prayer. came, “Guess I’ll write one of those letters for
the church school.” And, of course, the person I
Fast forward three weeks or so. It was a
just couldn’t get off my mind was David.

God’s Blessing? Tuesday evening and we were meeting with

our operating committee for Sunshine Christian Because writing just wasn’t working, I decid-
by Jim Moon School. Our board chairman, Tim Pellandini ed to call. When his receptionist answered, I
Pastor of Alamosa and Monte Vista started the meeting with a thought from explained that I had been on a flight with David
and RMC Prayer Coordinator
the book Influencer: The Power to Change and asked if I could speak to him. “Let me see
I woke early one Sunday morning to pre- Anything. The basic point was that we don’t if he’s available. Oh, he’s already in a training.
pare for my departure for the North American effect change by giving people more facts or May I take a message or put you through to his
Division Prayer Conference. That morning I data, but by sharing a compelling story because voice mail?”
offered up a simple prayer to God: “Lord, put story disarms. It inspires. It infuses hope. And I
As I was stumbling around, she interrupted.
me beside the people on the plane you would thought to myself: “Our school and our church
“Hey, David just stepped out of his meeting. Let
have me to sit next to.” need a story from God.” We even prayed for it at
me see if he can visit with you.”
the end of our meeting. “God, give us a story!”
On the first leg of my trip, after sleeping for He was about to do it. “Jim!!!” David’s voice rang out. Like I was a
a bit, I visited with Jim Smith, an associate pas-
long lost friend. “How are you doing?”
tor at First Presbyterian Church in Colorado A few days later, the words of 2 Corinthians
Springs. One of Jim’s passions is spiritual forma- 8 spoke to my heart. Basically, what Paul is “Well, I’m a little nervous.”
tion and I was impressed with my need to get saying is: “Listen you Corinthian believers, the
away and pray; to spend time in silence and Macedonians have given out of their poverty “Nervous?” he asked. “What’s going on.”

solitude. But there was yet another lesson God like the widow who gave her two copper coins.
“Well, ever since we talked on the plane, I
wanted to teach me. A lesson that would take a So it’s time to test your sincerity and faith. Time
haven’t been able to shake this. And I don’t
month to learn. A lesson which I think will prob- for you to give.”
know if it was God speaking or just me. But I
ably take a lifetime to learn. This past month
As I reflected on this thought, I was reminded felt like I should ask you if you wanted to sup-
has just been the introduction.
of a commitment I had made to our school port our little church school, yet, I don’t even

It is a lesson I learned from David. I sat next operating committee. Our treasurer, Don like asking my church members to give.”

to David on one leg of my trip. David is a physi- Kanen, had told us that we were facing a finan-
“Why?” he asked. “Do you want to rob them
cian and businessman. His company services cial crunch – our reserves were almost depleted
of a blessing?” Those words hit hard. Why would
urgent care clinics with software support and and our worthy student fund was almost used
I want to rob my church of the blessing of giv-
other solutions. As he shared with me a bit up. The only reason we were making it was
ing?
of his story, growing up a missionary kid, the because of the fund raising efforts that his wife,
growth of his business, and his own mission- Sue, had spearheaded. He even “Uhmm, I don’t know.” I said. “Listen,
ary efforts to help physicians in third-world asked: “Has anyone from this I know you’re in a meeting. Is there
countries, I was blessed. The thought came school board sent out letters After reading 2 a time when you would have 15
to help raise funds?” I hadn’t.
to me that I should tell him about our strug- Corinthians 8, I minutes and I could tell you about
gling church school. However, I hate asking for Right then I committed to our school and about my friend,
sending out letters. After
was like, “Okay
money! And I didn’t know if the thought was Jeff, who died of cancer?” I didn’t
reading 2 Corinthians 8, I was God! I get it!!” just want to ask for money. I was
10 like: “Okay God! I get it.” stumbling over myself.
 “You know. I just got back from vacation. prayer, he didn’t tell us how important prayer Moments later I found myself on the phone
I’m swamped and don’t have a lot of time. Just was, he just led us in prayer. He shared testimo- with Don once again. With tears in his voice he
shoot! What’s going on?” nies from his own church about how God was said, “Jim, we prayed over this last night, and
changing lives as his people God answered this morning! Isn’t He amazing?” 
“Well, we’ve got this little
prayed.
church school, Sunshine Why would you Because I don’t want to rob you of His bless-
Christian. We’ve burned Alamosa had already begun ing, I’d like to invite you to give. Give to a local
want to rob your
through our reserves and a House of Prayer. Our second church school, or other ministry you are sup-
we’re not sure if we’ll be able church of the House of Prayer occurred the porting. Give to your local ministry. Give to
to open our doors next year.” blessing of giving? night before I talked with mission. But whatever you do, GIVE! As Jesus
I was struggling. David. During the House of said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
Prayer, we lifted up our church Don’t be robbed of the blessing of giving!
“How about if I send you
school. I told those gathered
$1,000. You’re a good guy and you’re serving More than that, PRAY! Get a group of friends
that we were going to pray our requests, not
in an impoverished area. Just tell me where to together. Start attending a local prayer meet-
talk about them. Then I asked that one person
send it.” ing, a prayer meeting where God’s people pray.
affirm each prayer before anyone else prayed.
If there isn’t one, start one. Let your prayer
I was dumbfounded! I hung up the phone
The next morning was when I spoke with meeting be a place where you don’t just talk
and wept. God is so incredibly good! But that’s
David. As soon as the phone would allow, I about prayer, or tell of prayers answered in the
not the end of the story.
called Don, and his wife, Sue, to share the story. distant past. But let it be a place where you cry
At the prayer conference, Derek Morris led Don was ecstatic! Together, we prayed a prayer out to God in the present moment. A House of
us in a House of Prayer experience on opening of thanksgiving. Prayer!
night. He didn’t preach, he didn’t talk about

Yellowstone
by Glenn Sackett
Chaplain, Porter Adventist Hospital

Each summer, Rocky Mountain Conference she won’t fare much better. Because I’ve had the our lives. Before we finished, we prayed for his
provides Sabbath worship services at Yellow- opportunity to work in addiction recovery for daughter’s recovery and for their relationship.
stone Park. The past few years, both the Mid- many years, we had a significant conversation He was clearly moved by the whole experience;
America Union and our hospitals have shared in about what he can and cannot do to help her. one he didn’t wake up that morning in Yellow-
the coverage. The first worship service of 2010 stone expecting at all.
at Yellowstone was a significant connection for Now here’s the best part of the story: Even
one particular man. He showed up just because though he grew up Adventist and has a I’d say the trip was worth it just for that one
he saw the sign posted at Old Faithful Lodge. brother who’s an Adventist pastor, he’s really a encounter.
He had no intention of staying for the service; “hadventist,” one who “had” Adventism in an
in fact, he left after some “who do you know earlier era when it was all about behavior. His
that I know?” Adventist small talk. Fortunately, greatest hope was that he was “good enough”
he returned and stayed, and ultimately took the to escape being lost, honest enough in his
opportunity to seek pastoral care on personal business dealings and cautious enough to avoid
issues. personal relational flaws to be on God’s good
side. Clearly he had not encountered “grace” in
He would probably be considered a back- a way that let him trust in Christ’s saving work.
slider by some. His wife, who never had any So I had the privilege of sharing the gospel with
use for Adventists, died of alcohol poisoning a him, helping him see that it’s God’s love, mercy
few months ago shortly after being treated at and grace, and Christ’s goodness that open the
the Betty Ford clinic. Their daughter is now in door to salvation. Whatever good we can do is
alcohol rehab, and he’s greatly concerned that our thanks and the evidence of God’s work in

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 New Employees

Debbie Curran, teacher, Worland, WY

(with husband, Ed) I was born and raised in

Michigan, and have always had a love for teaching and chil-
dren. My husband, Ed, and I have always wanted to live out west,
and felt God calling us to Worland Adventist Christian school. We have
two children in college – Jessica and Benjamin. We are excited to serve the Lord in
Wyoming and look forward to working there.

Ruben Rivera, Pastor, Denver South Hispanic and Hispanic Coordinator

Pastor Ruben Rivera was born in Mexico City.  Ruben met his wife, Patti, at the University of
Montemorelos where he recieved his BA in Theology.  He has served as a Pastor in the Mexican
Central, Minnesota, Michigan, Georgia-Cumberland, and Rocky Mountain Conferences.  He also
became the Hispanic Ministries Coordinator of the Minnesota and Michigan Conferences.  He
earned his MA in Theology, MA in Pastoral Ministry, and Doctor of Ministry from Andrews Uni-
versity.  The main goal of pastor Rivera is to provide quality service and develop excellence in his
ministry to better serve Jesus Christ and God's Church.  The couple has three daughters: Evelyn,
Vanessa and Joanna. 

Michael Hopkins, Mills Springs Ranch, Casper WY

My wife, Alicia, and I (not to mention our dog, Bravo) are so excited about Camp Ministries! We
both have camp experiences that we treasure in our lives. I was raised in the camp environment
through my parent’s ministry. Alicia was blessed to be a camper at a number of Adventist camps.
We want to partner with God in the work He is doing and we believe that Mills Spring Ranch offers
the facility and environment where people can meet God in a real and tangible way! 

Michelle Caviness, teacher, Montrose, CO

I have been working with young people all of my life. I am the oldest of seven children and have
four children of my own. In addition, I have taught at schools, summer camps, Sabbath Schools,
Bible studies, clinics all over America, plus owned a gymnastic business with over 600 clients. I have
a passion for sharing Jesus with young people and educating them for eternity.

Because so many great teachers and mentors have impacted my life, I want to “pay it forward.”
Not only do I want to be a teacher who will encourage my pupils in their life journeys, but I also
want to give them tools to make that journey with confidence, love and with the guidance of their
heavenly Father. My family and I enjoy camping, hiking, biking and spending time with
12 family and friends, and we’re thrilled to be moving to Colorado.
Kate Kamarad, Teacher, Cheyenne, WY

(with daughters, Madison and Delanie) Finding a passion makes life fun to live. For as long as I can
remember working with children just made sense. Whether it was teaching Sabbath School classes,
Vacation Bible School, or hanging out with our teens, my enthusiasm has been geared to the young
people! They are easy to love and have such innocence; I can’t help but enjoy my time with them.

After graduating from the University of Wyoming this last year with my teaching degree, God
opened doors for me to live this passion every day. Not only do I get to spend time with little ones I
have been given this opportunity to do so in the same conference where I grew up.

Rene Lopez, Pastor, Sterling, Ft. Morgan, Akron and Yuma

(with wife, Jessika, and daughters, Jessika, Celina, and Daniella). I came to America to pastor in the
Potomac Conference, then went to Andrews for my Master’s degree. While at Andrews, I was called
to the Rocky Mountain Conference.

God has blessed me in ways I cannot describe.  One major blessing is my wife, Jessika, because
she is my right hand, she keeps on the right path. Jessika and I are humbled by the opportunity
to serve the Eastern Colorado district.  It is our prayer that when our Master returns, He will find a
growing, vibrant church awaiting His return. 

We pray that God will continue to guide His church and our beautiful conference.

Cesar Pompa, Pastor, Glenwood Springs, Olathe and Rifle Hispanic Churches

(with wife, Indira, and sons, Cesar Jr. and Oscar) I was born in the city of Leon, and the state of Gua-
najuato, Mexico. I accepted the Adventist oath at the age of 13 years. I was motivated and influenced
to serve our Lord Jesus Christ through the example of my father as he gave Bible Studies. It was also
exciting to see the extreme change in people when they gave their lives to Jesus. 

Before I was married, I served as an Associate Pastor in the District of Mexico. After completing my
Master’s Degree in Family Relations, I married Indira Banessa Cardenas, originally from Colorado. We
have served in Mexico and the United States and we are excited to be a part of the pastor team here
because it gives us the opportunity to minister, preach and work with people.

Clint Sutton, Principal/Teacher, Colorado Springs, CO

I am about to begin my 17th consecutive year as a teacher in Adventist education, I have been a
head teacher or principal for all but three of those years. I hav nine pets, including five
horses, a dog, and three cats. One of the cats is 21 years old. My wife, Heidi,
and I have lived in California, Indiana, Washington, Oregon, Virginia, Michi-
gan and North Carolina. We love to travel and once slept overnight in
the Garden of Gethsemane after windsurfing on the Sea of Galilee. I
also love cooking, gardening, hiking, Shakespeare and is am an avid
player and viewer of most sports.

My desire is to create a modern School of the Prophets at

Springs Adventist Academy where students learn about Jesus,
learn how to share Him, and then return to their families and
neighborhoods to model Christ’s character.

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God’s Blessing? 44-years of Service applied and was hired as an accountant and
bookkeeper. Jim said that he always wanted
Jim Turner Retires, Part A to return to Colorado to live. His wife, Shirley,
RMC Stewardship
was given a position as assistant girls dean. The
When my daughter was a senior at Campion By Eric Nelson
Turners served at Campion until 1990 when
Academy, she was stricken with the sudden Vice President for Administration, RMC
Jim accepted a position at the Rocky Mountain
urge to take up camping. We had not done a
Conference office as assistant treasurer.
lot of camping, but she became fascinated with
the idea. Realizing that her time living at home Friends and fellow workers describe Jim as
was very short, I began shopping for a suitable hard-working, dependable, rock solid, very
RV trailer so that we could spend some time meticulous, a dedicated employee and always
together. doing his job to the best of his ability. Other
qualities also mentioned include, “a real Chris-
Somewhere in that time frame, I heard an
tian gentleman,” “one who never spoke nega-
appeal for a mission project that really struck
tively about anyone.”
home to me. I realized that a gift of $1,000
would make a real difference to the effort. Soon Jim’s daughter, Lorinda, recalled that her
it grew to more than a realization; it became a Dad’s nick-name was “Mr. Tight Wad Turner.” A
conviction. I tried to reason my way out of this faculty member complained that they needed
sacrificial donation, but the conviction would paint and carpet for their home. But they were
not go away. On Friday I wrote the check for upset with Mr. Turner because he would not
$1,000. give them the funds. However, by the end of
Jim Turner, Associate Treasurer for RMC, offi-
the year, that same faculty member said that
The next Friday I attended an auction, and cially retired in June. For forty-four years Jim
they respected Jim because he treated every-
found just the perfect RV trailer for our camp- has served the denomination faithfully. His first
one the same. His daughter added, “and, yes,
ing needs. As I looked it over, I calculated that a position was in 1966 at Cedar Lake Academy
we had the same carpet all 20 years we were at
very good deal would be to pay $3,000 for the as a teacher. He felt at that time he was right
Campion.”
unit. “Wow,” I thought, “wouldn’t it be great if I where God wanted him. However, he received
could get this for only $3,000! But it will prob- a letter from the United States inviting him At his retirement dinner, Jim said, “I’ve read
ably go for much higher than that.” to serve in the military in 1968. As Jim says, “I that when a person looks back over their life
questioned what God had in mind.” He was sta- and sees God’s leading every step of the way,
Soon the bidding began, and it started much
tioned in Japan during his military service and that they will say that they would not have
lower than I expected. As I looked around,
was honorably discharged in 1970. changed anything. The Lord has led. That is
only a few others were bidding. Imagine my
certainly the case for me. I would not change
surprise when I was the highest bidder at only Jim began looking for a position in one of
anything.”
$1,800! There were fees to pay, so my final cost the denominational academies. At one point
was right at $1,000 less than what I thought in his early childhood, his family had lived in The Turners intend to remain in Colorado
was a “good deal.” As I turned to go pay for my Cedaredge, Colorado. So, when he became where their family and friends live.
new RV, the thought hit me that God had just aware of an opening at Campion Academy, he
refunded to me the exact amount that I had
given just a week before!

It is always true that we can

never out-give God. Praise
God from whom all
blessings flow!

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 Rick Roy,
Vice President for Finance

Auditing
Jim Turner Retires, Part B
Though Jim Turner has “retired,” we are very
happy that he has agreed to continue to audit
the accounting ledgers for our schools and
churches. This will, of course, require a different Conference Advance
process in how those audits are done com-
pared to the past.
As the economy continues to struggle in the
United States, it also continues to impact fund- Giving: Online vs.
Credit Card
ing in the church. One of the offerings that has
been decliningas a result is Rocky Mountain
Advance. This is an offering that benefits a vari- One of the new processes that some church-
ety of ministries throughout our conference. es across the nation are taking advantage of is
The funds you give go directly to the following Online Adventist Giving. This allows members
ministries. Here is the breakdown: to return their tithe and offerings electronically
by credit card or electronic check. This process
Evangelism 40%
has grown substantially over the past couple of
Academy Operating 25%
years. Almost 10% of all tithe in North America
Building & Expansion Fund 10%
is now received electronically.
Summer Camp 10%
Glacier View Ranch 8% With this ability, however, there is also a cost.
La Vida Mission 5% If a credit card is used, the cost is approximately
Mills Spring Ranch 2% 1.1% of the total amount given. That means
Each area is probably self-explanatory, except that if $200.00 is given there are fees of $2.20
Jim will contact the church or school that he the Building & Expansion Fund. These mon- for the transaction. This cost is covered by the
will be auditing and ask them to send through ies are set aside for churches and schools that conference, union and division. However, if
the mail, UPS or Federal Express their account- want to expand, add to, or build new facilities. tithe is returned by electronic check, the cost is
ing records to an address he will provide. A formula is used to determine the amount .18 cents per transaction.
given to approved projects, with no more than
The cost of shipping the documents will be Last quarter, RMC had 416 transactions elec-
$45,000 given per project. These funds are
billed to the Conference, not the local church or tronically. The average transaction was $523.00.
only built up with this specific offering and are
school. The audit will cover a two-year period That would be $5.75 per transaction times 416.
only dispersed when the conference has all the
ending December 30th of the previous year. However, only about half of the transactions
funds for a particular project. Considering the
This way, should information be lost in transit, are credit card so the associated cost is approxi-
offerings that have come in to date, at this time
it will not affect the current year’s accounting mately $5.75 times $208 which is $1,196.00. If
some of the organizations that have already
or any information that is needed for donor we could get everyone to use electronic checks,
completed their project and are using the facili-
receipts for tax purposes. Once the audit is that cost would reduce to $37.44 for a savings
ties will not receive the funds from the confer-
complete, Jim will ship the material back to of $1,158.56.
ence until 2018. This somewhat ruins the whole
whatever location the church would like to point of the gift, which is to help local areas This may not be convenient for everyone
have the information sent. fund projects. who may be using a credit card now, but the
If you have any questions please feel free to conference would like to begin to ask those
As you give, please consider supporting Con-
contact Rick Roy at the RMC Office. who enjoy the convenience of online giving to
ference Advance as a “sisterhood of churches,”
consider using the electronic check and move
banded together for the purpose of fulfilling
in that direction over the next several months.
the mission Jesus gave us – to go and make
It would help considerably with the cost side of
disciples!
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Upcoming Events in RMC

August, 2010
2-3 Teachers’ Convention at LifeSource Fellowship 20 Campion Board (9am Campion)
4-7 ASI International Convention in Orlando, FL 21 K-12 Board (9:00am RMC Office)
5-8 Pathfinder Camporee (GVR) 23-25 Campion Alumni Weekend
8-11 Family Pastors’ Meetings (GVR) 28 RMC Finance Committee (8:00am RMC Office)
17 GVR Board (9:30am RMC Office) 28 RMC Executive Committee (9:30am RMC Office)
18 Property & Trust Board (9:30am RMC Office)
22 Campion Academy Registration October, 2010
25-27 ACS Disaster Response Training (RMC Office) 1-3 Bible Worker Training (GVR)
3-7 Nonprofit Leadership, Level 2 (Denver South Church)
September, 2010 17 Wyoming Taskforce (Casper Church)
3-6 Hispanic Camp Meeting (GVR) 19 GVR Board (9:30am RMC Office)
6 Labor Day – RMC Office Closed 20 Property & Trust Board (9:30am RMC Office)
10-12 Women’s Retreat (Glen Eyrie Conference Ctr) 22-24 Adventurer/Pathfinder Council (GVR)
11-12 Vista Ridge Academy Alumni Weekend
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