By Eric Nelson – Denver, Colorado … In March of 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic impacted our region in a big way and during the ensuing year, life has changed drastically. The resulting impact and the accompanying angst have caused many to become anxious and discouraged and to feel isolated. Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us of God’s plans to give us hope and a future. Our hope for the future is not just in a more normal existence, but in a wonderful walk with Him in this life and an eternity spent with him.
In recent weeks, hopeful signs indicating a decrease in restrictions and a lessening of the impact of the pandemic within the Rocky Mountain Conference are beginning to emerge.
On March 2, Colorado Governor Jared Polis stated that he was looking forward to a “more normal” summer, and Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon announced that his state will remove its statewide mask requirement and resume normal operations on March 16. This decision reflects the state’s continually-improving health metrics and is consistent with the governor’s approach of balancing public health with protecting livelihoods. We view these measures as hopeful signs that many of the restrictions may be lessening and our lives returning to a “more normal” state in the near future.
Within the Rocky Mountain Conference, steps are being taken to re-open several events that were put on hold this past year. We look forward to the re-opening of camp meetings, Town Hall meetings, in-person church events, and summer camp. These events are currently in the planning process and we are very hopeful that they will occur even if in an altered state.
Out of an abundance of caution, we will continue to encourage the practice of safety measures until our communities and states indicate it is no longer necessary. We are, however, anticipating a lessening of restrictions within the near future.
In the meantime, stay connected with each other, stay connected to God and stay connected to your church family.
–Eric Nelson is RMC Vice-President for administration; photo by Rajmund Dabrowski
