Aome Jacob Angeles – Loveland, Colorado … Speaker Andrew Barrett, a registered nurse who now dedicates his time to preaching and teaching the Bible, brought spiritual renewal to Campion Academy students in Loveland, Colorado, during the first Week of Worship of the school year, September 8-12.
This Week of Worship was different because the meetings took place during the morning before any of the classes had started. Luca Lu, a senior student, shared his opinion on the adjustment: “For me, I usually do my devotions in the morning, so it was really great to receive the Word when we had worship in the morning. Not only because I have a clearer mind in the morning, but also because it helped me to set a good vibe for the rest of the day.”
Barrett showed his passion for nursing and preaching. He spoke about the weight of God’s love and God’s yearning for man. He often referred to the Bible and the writings of Ellen G. White, and he also shared his own personal experiences.
Charlie Reeves, a senior student, shared his takeaway from the message, saying “He wasn’t telling us about all the things we’re doing wrong as teenagers, but he was talking about how strong the love of Jesus is. And, if you truly realize how much He loves you, it’d be hard not to love Him back.”
Barrett concluded the Week of Worship with a vespers service. Towards the end of the meeting all the students gathered on the stage, put their arms over each other’s shoulders, and sang “I Surrender All.”
Remembering the week, Barrett remarked, “There was never a moment where I wasn’t connected with the students.”
—Aome Jacob Angeles, Campion Academy Student News Team. Photos by Bruno Lopes.
Video by Isaac Perez Valles.
