Vashty Segovia Santos – Loveland, Colorado … Members of Campion Church and Campion Academy students worshiped together on Sabbath for the first time this academic year. On this dedication Sabbath, Pastor Rodlie Ortiz preached his first sermon at Campion Church as lead pastor.
Ortiz encouraged the audience to let go of their personal burdens and go to God for rest. Ariel Patterson, senior student, commented, “I really like the new pastor. His sermon spoke to so many students. He explained how we must go under God’s yolk, and He will help us.”
Students in the Music Department helped lead worship. It included a performance from Koinonia, Campion’s select choir, after just two days of rehearsal. Abby Waworoendeng, one of the soloists in Koinonia, expressed, “I was nervous, at first, to sing because we didn’t have a ton of time to prepare. But once I was up there singing, I felt better. I knew God was there with me.”
During the service, the teachers and staff were invited to come forward and were prayed over for their ministry this academic year. The prayer was offered by Doug Inglish, RMC vice president for administration.
After church, the students and church members enjoyed food and games together on Center Campus. Students from Campion and kids from the church played friendly games of football and soccer together.
For the new pastor, it was exciting to get to know students and church families. Ortiz commented, “I love being around young people! The students have a buzzing energy. I’m so excited to be here and get to know all the students.”
—Vashty Segovia Santos, Campion Student News Team. Photos supplied.
