Alexandra Cordoba – Ward, Colorado … Students from Campion Academy in Loveland, Colorado, and members from the Campion Seventh-day Adventist Church, joined together for a Sabbath worship service and to connect in nature on August 24 at Glacier View Ranch (GVR) in Ward, Colorado.
A highlight of the day was the baptism of Campion Academy freshman student Daphene Farner. Over 200 people gathered to celebrate her commitment. Farner recalled, “It was an unreal feeling. I was really nervous because over half the campus was there, in addition to church members. I loved it!”
Students hiked in three different groups, each with a view of the mountains. Senior student Isabel Rivera said, “I loved the view, and the experience was very eye-opening. It made me realize how much nature there is to explore and how grateful I am.”
Next, attendees split up into four rotations to participate in a scavenger hunt, charades, a worship thought, and praise in the Longhouse. After the activities, everyone had hot dogs, watermelon, chips, and desserts. Finally, Leandro Bizama, associate pastor of Worship and Evangelism at Campion Church, led a worship to close the service at the flagpole.
New Campion Academy music director, Naomi Fernandez, reflected on the day: “My soul was refreshed by being in nature. It was nice getting to know church members and students in a relaxed atmosphere.”
—Alexandra Cordoba is a Campion Academy News student editor. Photos supplied.
