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Loveland, Colorado… Students, from the Junior and Senior classes Spanish 1 and 2, took a field trip on Thursday to go see Chicano art at the Loveland Museum. They learned about the history of Chicanos, a term that many American-born people of Mexican descent choose to identify with.

During the museum visit, the students viewed art, asked questions, and gained a deeper understanding of the struggles of Mexican-Americans. “The field trip was so much fun! I learned a lot about Chicano art. The pieces that they had on display were very beautiful and it was interesting to see what stories they told and what the painter wanted them to do,” said Ashley Herber, Spanish 2 student.

While students looked around the museum, their teacher, Nate Marin, went to the grocery store to get canned mango, guava, and strawberry banana juice with conchas, a traditional Mexican pastry, for the students to enjoy. They came to the cafeteria during lunch-time to pick up the food. The day of activities helped students become better acquainted with Hispanic culture and gain appreciation for the language they’re learning.

—Naomi Boonstra, Student editor; photo supplied

Cañon City, Colorado… Participants of “Called and Chosen,” a youth rally that takes place at the Cañon City Adventist Church, were blessed by a warm and vibrant breeze from Honolulu, Hawaii, said Linda Benningfield-Hashman, church correspondent. A truly Hawaiian flavor came with Pastor Diamond Garcia, a special presenter who flew-in for a weekend of inspiration, October 4-5.

In his messages, he challenged the congregation and visitors to actively understand who they are in Christ, and in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. His words were powerful and direct, explaining the special purpose and ministry that the Adventist church has in the world today, Benningfield-Hashman reported. Several young visitors from the community joined the rally, some of who are regularly attending the church and taking Bible studies.

Diamond was born and raised in the beautiful islands of Hawaii. His early years included drugs, alcohol, and abuse. He found himself headed down a destructive path. At age 12 he found a book entitled The Great Controversy and read it in three days, he said. This led to him becoming a Seventh-day Adventist, engaging as a colporteur, and at age 17 joining the ministry.  Now at 22 he pastors two churches in Hawaii. Diamond also travels internationally sharing the gospel with thousands of people on different continents, and shares his sermons and personal testimony on YouTube.

In his testimony, Pastor Diamond shared how he got involved with the political arena for the State of Hawaii.  He uses his faith in God and his unique testimony to reach many people working in politics in Hawaii through prayer and education about the Adventist health message and Christ’s soon return.

Cañon City was beyond blessed with the message and testimony he shared.  It was an amazing weekend!

—Linda Benningfield-Hashman; photo supplied.

Franktown, Colorado… With the closing of the Adventist Book Center, many have wondered where they are going to get their veggie meat in the future. Well, there is good news!  A new company has been started by Erin Houghton in Franktown, Colorado called Rocky Mountain Veggie Meat, LLC that will provide canned (by the case) and frozen veggie meat to the greater Denver area.

Here’s how it will work: you can order online at www.rmveggiemeat.com or call 720-257-9037 and place your order. “We will plan on having drop-off dates at Mile High Academy and the Conference Office every other month. For now as we start up, we will only be in the Denver area, but if there are enough orders from other areas, we can deliver there as well in the future,” explains Erin.

Rocky Mountain Veggie Meat plans to be open for business on January 1, 2020. You can sign up at the website to be added to the mailing list or follow their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/rmveggiemeat to keep up to date with news about ordering and drop-off times.

Dinner roast, Fri-Chik, Saucettes, Linketts and all of your favorites will still be available! Pricing will be similar to that of the ABC. Sign up for the newsletter and Rocky Mountain Veggie Meat will keep you in the loop on ordering and delivery.

–Erin Houghton