In October the Omaha Memorial Church in Nebraska celebrated their diversity with their annual International Sabbath. Pastor Delmar Austin shared, “This year we counted 34 countries represented by our members. We celebrated two themes: cultural diversity and world mission. After the worship service we enjoyed an international fellowship meal and an afternoon program.”
Wichita, Kansas, churches have begun a monthly event in collaboration with their youth and young adult ministry departments. Each month they bring their young people together for fellowship and games. Jeff Carlson, pastor at Wichita South Church shares, “We had a huge turnout and enjoyed building community among the churches.”
“This year College View Church (Nebraska) ran its 10th year of Man Camp—a weekend where dads and older men speak life, truth, and strength into the hearts of young men. Young men learn skills and what the heart of God is toward them. It’s amazing, watching these generations of men connect with each other, God, and who they truly are meant to be,” shares Pastor Mic Henton.
ReNewed Hope Food Pantry (New Haven Church, Kansas) had reason to celebrate recently when a large 10 ft x 30 ft outdoor walk-in refrigerator, donated by Harvesters, was placed on the church property. ReNewed Hope Food Pantry also received a grant from Adventist Community Services that allowed the church to lay a cement foundation for the walk-in refrigerator. This new refrigerator will allow the food pantry to expand its capacity for refrigerated items and help more people in need.
