By Carey Jordan

What if Jesus comes tomorrow?
Are we ready?
Are our neighbors ready?
Do the people around us know that Jesus loves them deeply and wants to be part of their lives?

And if sharing that hope is our responsibility … when does that begin?
At 5 years old? 10? 20? 50?

At HMS Richards Adventist School in Loveland, Colorado, we believe the answer is yes—to every age.

This year, Pentecost 2025 became more than a sermon series. It became a living reminder that every student, from the youngest to the oldest, can be used by God to share His love in meaningful ways. We believe our community should know that Jesus loves them, and that we can be His hands and feet right now.

Over the course of many months, our students immersed themselves in Scripture, researching deeply, asking meaningful questions, writing thoughtfully, and preparing to share God’s truth with courage and conviction. Through our “GOD IS” evangelistic series, our seventh- and eighth-grade students preached full Bible-based sermons centered on who God is—our Salvation, our Hope, our Rest, our Victory, and our Coming King.

At the same time, our fifth- and sixth-grade students developed and produced the accompanying “GOD IS” podcast series, learning how to communicate biblical truth through writing, recording, editing, and production. Together, students discovered that God can use every gift—speaking, writing, music, technology, encouragement, organization, and service—for His work.

But perhaps the most beautiful part of this journey happened outside the classroom walls.

Students spent intentional time connecting with the 110 homes surrounding our campus, not simply inviting neighbors to a program, but building real relationships through listening, kindness, prayer, and service. Through post-storm restoration, hospital visits, yard clean-up projects, encouragement, and practical help, our students learned that evangelism is not only something spoken from a stage—it is something lived.

And something remarkable happened in return.

Our neighbors began to understand that HMS is not just a school nearby. They now know they can reach out to us when they need prayer, support, encouragement, or help—and that we will be there.

What made Pentecost 2025 truly special was watching students realize that they do not have to wait until adulthood to serve Jesus in meaningful ways. God is already working through them now.

This initiative reflects the mission of HMS: to develop young people who love Jesus deeply, think critically, serve compassionately, and boldly share the Gospel with the world.

We invite you to experience the series for yourself and to share it widely with others so that the message of God’s love and the truth of Scripture may continue reaching hearts far beyond our own community.

Watch the “GOD IS” Sermon Series (Grades 7–8):

The sermon series is also easily accessible by searching: HMS “GOD IS” on YouTube

Listen to the “GOD IS” Podcast Series (Grades 5–6):

The podcasts are also available on major podcast platforms. Simply search: HMS Richards Adventist School Podcasts and look for the “GOD IS” series with the Bible image.

We invite you to watch these messages, listen to the podcasts, and then share them with others. Our prayer and goal are that these student-led sermons and podcasts will spread far beyond our school and community—reaching hearts across the country and around the world with the love of Jesus and the truth of His Word. Every time you share a sermon, podcast, or link, you become part of this mission. Together, we can help others know that God loves them deeply and is calling them to Him.

—Carey Jordan is the principal of HMS Richards Adventist School. Photos supplied.