Students Choose Their Mission Field
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n October 7, students from Chico Oaks school served their community in unique ways. Each class team chose an act of kindness for someone in their community. The kindergarten class collected donations for the Butte Humane Society and delivered them to the animals. Students in first and second grade gave out flowers and appreciation letters around the neighborhood. Third- and fourth-graders picked up trash while grades five to eight tidied up a local park and wrote letters to neighborhood veterans. Principal Leslie Bartsch said, “These service opportunities set Adventist education apart from the rest. When academics and acts of service show love to our neighbors, we can foster an atmosphere of quality instruction and spiritual growth.” ____________________ By Yara Enamorado
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Northern California Conference
25 Countries in a Single Church
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apitol City church always looks for ways to interact, help, and engage the local community. On September 10, the church held its annual international day church service and potluck, which recognizes and celebrates the more than 25 countries represented in their church body. Members and guests representing 25 nations were dressed in colorful attire from their respective countries. The potluck dinner was akin to an international bazaar with ethnic foods from the Caribbean, Eastern and Western Europe, Africa, and the Americas. According to one attendee, “I was blown away by the friendliness of the staff and all the diverse clothing of their home countries. The food was phenomenal, and I can’t wait for next year.” Carol Herbert, church member and mission council leader, said, “This year's international day was one of our best celebrations. We received compliments on everything, from the program and the set-up to the food. Praise God!” ____________________ By Ken Miller