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Campion Students Embark on a Week of Worship Learning More About God's Love

11/1/2023

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This past week, Campion Academy had the pleasure of holding the first Week of Worship with Dick Duerksen sharing memorable stories from the Bible and from his experiences around the world.

In his lectures during the week, Duerksen’s main point was to help the Campion students understand how much Jesus loves each of them. Eriane Saraiva, a senior student, expressed, “Learning more about Jesus’ love, was an amazing experience to me. Hearing that Jesus loves me so much and He will run to save me, is something that I will never forget.”

Daniel Camas, a senior student, agreed that God’s love was an important theme, “There are still many more things that we can learn about Jesus’ love. It is always something worth studying and preaching about.” 

In addition to the speaker, a student-led praise team introduced the theme song “Never Lost”, making the worship more impactful. Jasmine Smittick, junior student, said, “The theme song reminded me that even through tough times when I don’t know where I am going or I feel lost, I remember that God has it all in control. No matter what happens, He’s already won the battle.”

Duerksen used his photography as a feature in his presentations. “The pictures that he takes reflect God's true character and His love towards us through the beauty of nature,” shared Sharon Vasquez, a senior student.

To finish the Week of Worship, Duerkson did a photography presentation of “Lions, Bears, Boobies and Bubbles” on Friday night, and a sermon called “When God Smiles” on Sabbath at Campion Church. The students of Campion Academy were left with the feeling of being blessed by Duerkson’s words and his teachings, and certainly knowing more about God.

Julia Santiago, Student News Team

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Students experience Jesus through the eyes of 6 Gospel personalities

11/4/2020

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Last week, 23-year Army Chaplain and award winner Dick Stenbakken enacted six key elements of the Gospel story every night for Campion Academy’s Week of Prayer. Throughout the week, he told the stories of Jesus through the Gospel John, Peter, Judas, a leper, a blind man, and finally, a Roman Centurion. The main purpose of these meetings was to help students better understand Jesus’ character through the experiences of first-person presentations. 

“I’ve never seen Mr. Stenbakken’s performances before,” commented Haley Beckermeyer, sophomore. “They personally made me look at my life in a whole new light. They showed me how to see the Bible characters from their point of view rather than just reading the story. I felt like I could really experience the characters, like we lived in the same time period.”

Although never being trained in it officially, Stenbakken pointed out that all preachers and teachers have to “dabble in drama” at some point in their lives. “I’m a visual learner, and many other people are too. So when you see the character, the hammer, the nails, and the leprosy spots, it makes an impression that just describing it can’t do,” he explained. 

Kylie Wehling, a junior, said, “I think it was cool to see what the characters in the Bible might have actually looked like. It was very interactive, relatable, and Mr. Stenbakken really captured my attention with his presentations.”

Not only are these drama performances influential to the audience, but he continued to describe how the presentations have changed his own life very deeply. “In order to develop a character, I need to get the story behind the story. I have to dig way deeper into the biblical text, as well as the historical and cultural background. As I immerse myself in the character, the message that character has comes alive. When it comes alive to me, then it does the same for the listener.”

In order to continue growing from this Week of Prayer, Stenbakken advised students to, “Study the Bible, and enter into it as an actor of the story, then read it again from a different point of view. Suddenly the story will become very real and personal, instead of something on paper. That’s the ultimate way of encountering God.”

Sami Hodges, Student News Team

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Week of Prayer: The Power of a Testimony

3/6/2020

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Last Monday evening began the first week of prayer for the second semester of the school year. The first three nights, students shared their personal testimonies. The final three days, members of Coming Out Ministries gave their testimonies as well. Each night the speakers shared personal stories on how God has worked in their lives and what God has done for them. 


The theme song for this week of prayer was “Scars” by I Am They. The song had an overall theme of embracing the hard times you go through, and using the scars to get closer with God. This theme was also carried on into the messages of each speaker. Each one talked about their scars, and how they brought them closer to God. 

Eddie Camacho, a senior, was the first speaker of the week. Eddie started off the first night with a relatable story about growing up Adventist, but learning the importance of finding God on his own is the only way to have a real relationship with him. The second speaker, Delanie Kamarad, talked about the importance of leaning on God and family when times are tough. Jayden Anggormas told his story while paralleling it to the biblical story of Samson. He talked about what his “Delilah,” or temptation, was and how God helped him overcome it.

“The students' testimonies really had an impact on me. I could really relate to some of their stories and it really helps in my own life to see what others go through and how God can help them through it,” reflected Lindsey Smith.

“The students had a lot of courage to stand up there and share what they had gone through,” noticed Lizzie Pearson. “It showed me how blessed most of us are to be where we are in life”.

Over the last three days, leaders of Coming Out Ministries gave their stories. They shared their scars: from homosexuality, to being transgender. Their message focused on sexual purity and overcoming through the love of God. They wanted everyone to know God can work in you no matter where you are in your walk with Christ. “I was heavily impacted by the openness of the speakers. Their testimonies encouraged me to develop a deeper relationship with God so that when hard times come, I can fall on Him,” shared Madi Jordan. 

The end of the week of prayer was closed with Vespers Deluxe which is a special monthly Friday evening worship that is open to the community and includes an afterglow of doughnuts and praise time in the tower. Many students were in tears as they sang, being moved by the Holy Spirit. 
Adrianna Campbell

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Wildfire Ends with Promise of Heaven

5/14/2016

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This special night of the last evening of Campion Academy's student week of prayer started off powerfully. Six students decided to give their life to Jesus by being either baptized for the first time or recommitting their life by getting re-baptized. Junior Cassie Carr then spoke a powerful message about heaven--a topic she's passionate about. She answered many questions such as "What will we look like in heaven?" and "Is there room for us all?" She told us about how she had been on a few mission trips and would always present this subject. Cassie told us, "Telling people about heaven is my favorite thing to do. I can't wait to see the  people I told about heaven actually be there." This was a great topic to end the week of meetings.  

Wildfire 2016 was a huge success. We had 15 students over the course of the week either be baptized or plan on being baptized in the very near future. Senior Ruth Garcia commented, "It was such a blessing seeing my very own classmates give their lives to Christ. Wildfire has definitely opened my eyes to seeing Jesus in a way that I never thought I would." I would completely agree with this. As a four-year senior, I have enjoyed this week of prayer the most out of all my years. It was incredible to see how just high school kids could make such a difference and be so passionate about their faith and what they believe in. Another aspect that made this week of prayer special was it wasn't only for students. It was open to the church and community. It was really cool to see how the crowd grew through the week to where on Friday night we needed to set up chairs outside the entrance of the tent just so everybody could have a seat. 

Pastor Nestor Soriano pointed out another way that we could see God working--the weather. Earlier in the week it would rain in the afternoon but clear up by evening. The rain never interrupted our outdoor tent meetings. It just showed us how God is in control and takes care of us if we are doing His will. 

Kyle Rushold is a senior at Campion Academy.
Photos: Bryant Oei

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Healthy Body, Healthy Mind

5/13/2016

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“God works with people, and He molds people, and He fixes people.” Last night Chezney Barry, a senior, shared a message concerning health. She started off by pointing out that sometimes we think that being healthy is on a checklist of requirements to get to heaven. It’s not. God encourages us to be healthy because “we are God’s masterpiece,” and he wants the best for us.

“How we take care of our body,” Chezney says, “relates directly to how we think.” God wants us to have clear minds because He loves us. He isn’t trying to take the fun out of eating or put us behind bars by restricting us.

Chezney introduced the second part of her sermon by pointing to Ephesians 5:18, which states, “Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.” She told us of how, when she was six, she was in a car accident involving her mom and brother when her mom was under the influence. Addiction is something we link to drinking and drugs, but addiction to things like sugar and caffeine are just as real.

She finished by reminding us that God looks at all sin equally, and addiction to unhealthy food is something we need to own up to and take charge of.

For someone who was joking around earlier that evening about how unhealthy I was, Chezney’s sermon put me to shame. Health isn’t something that we should just be obligated to watch. It’s a gift of will. I’m young, so I can’t see the effects now, but I know they’ll come around. I’m glad that God gave Chezney the words to take off my rose-tinted glasses and view my health in a new light.

Cassie Fazio is a senior at Campion Academy
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Wildfire Series Answers "Is God on Our Side?"

5/12/2016

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Wednesday evening the message entitled “Judgement—Is God on your side?” was presented by junior Rolando Herrera.  Judgement is often considered a scary topic, but Rolando showed us that it doesn't have to be if we accept Jesus and His sacrifice for us.  As we stand before God, our Judge, there is no need to fear because Jesus, our Lawyer, is representing us and has never lost a case.  Rolando read 1 John 2:1, “If anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous.”  Everyone sins; it's a part of our nature, and as Rolando said, “Christ died for us knowing we can't crawl out of sin by ourselves.” 
 
Rolando illustrated what happens to us and our sins when we accept Jesus’ gift of His life so that we can spend eternity with Him.  Hunter Odenthal helped Rolando hold up 3 flasks of liquid.  The first, labeled “me,” was clear liquid.  The second, labeled “sin,” was bright red liquid.  Finally, the last flask, labeled “Jesus,” was also clear liquid.  Rolando explained that as we are affected by sin, we become dirty and sinful beings.  He demonstrated this by pouring some of the red liquid into the flask labeled “me.” But as Rolando said, when we accept Jesus and His forgiveness, He cleanses us and erases our sins.  This was shown by pouring the liquid labeled “Jesus” into both “sin” and “me.”  When he did this, all red liquid turned pure and clear. 
 
As Rolando exclaimed, “The time to choose Jesus is now!”  Jesus is waiting, knocking at the door of your heart.  The best Lawyer in all the universe wants to represent you in the judgement, all you have to do is accept Jesus.

 Rachel Hammond is a senior at Campion Academy
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Halfway through Wildfire, Students Still Pumped for Revival

5/11/2016

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“[My main concern was] being able to present the message God gave me in a way that was understandable and made sense,” Campion Academy senior Samuel Middlebrooks commented. Speaking in front a group of people can be terrifying at times. Tuesday evening, Sam went under the stage-lights and delivered a message about the Sabbath. He described the days of the week and how each had a partner, except Saturday. 

Sam proceeded to prompt attendees about why the Sabbath was of importance. Cheyenne Martinez, a junior, reflected on Sam’s idea about how the Sabbath is a sign of redemption or deliverance. “One thing that stood out was the verse Mark 2:27, ‘And He said unto them, the Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath.’ We never think of it like that,” she said.

The Sabbath is a great reminder of how “We should trust that everything is in God’s hands,” Sam stated.

Even with the weather against us, rain didn’t stop Sam from delivering the good news. As it began to drizzle, Sam prayed for the Holy Spirit to consume the tent and that at least one person would gain insight of God’s love. Join us tonight, May 11 at 7:00 pm, as Campion junior Rolando Herrera asks and answers, “Is God on my side?”

Kimberly Supit is a senior at Campion Academy
photos: Bryan Oei

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Wildfire Continues with 7 Choices for Baptism

5/10/2016

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Campion Academy has brought Loveland’s community a third night of worship underneath the white tent. Campion student speakers have blessed listeners with well-prepared messages, and God has brought His presence into each meeting. Last night, May 8, the Wildfire meeting was so full that the tent walls were shed and more chairs assembled for our crowd.

With uncontainable enthusiasm, senior Xander Assa shared with us that we cannot be a living soul without the “Breath of Life.” We are nothing without God. His sermon reflected on “What happens when we die?” Xander’s illustration revealed that dust + God’s breath = a living soul.

Xander brought us back to the inauguration prayer of Obama’s first election. In the prayer, Rick Warren said that Martin Luther King, Jr. and many others are celebrating in heaven over Obama’s election. Xander showed us through multiple Biblical references that Martin Luther King, Jr. is in fact not in heaven, and we will not live in heaven until Jesus comes back to save us. The Bible says that the dead in Christ shall rise first, and then all of the followers of Christ will fly to Jesus. Xander shared how his childhood dream of flying will be fulfilled, and he’ll get to see his friends that have passed away including Moses Arevalo, Pat Loing, and Adolf Simangungsong.

Xander told us that death was never God’s intention. That is why God sent His only Son, so that we may be with God forever if we choose Him. God sent His only Son to die the death that was ours, so we could have eternal life that was His.

Xander closed his sermon by offering his listeners a moment to choose baptism or re-baptism. Nothing but silence. After a few long seconds, Xander reiterated his appeal by passionately sharing that this was the time to dedicate yourself to your Creator if you felt the need to reconnect with Him. One member stood and made her way to the stage, a second walked down the aisle, a third made his way through the chairs. Xander's smile was so great that tears began to fall down his face. “Praise God! Praise Jesus,” Xander shouted with nothing but pure love and excitement for God’s kingdom. Another, wait, another? And another? A total of seven people made their way to the stage.

Senior Madeline Uhrik shares, “Xander’s reaction to those who chose to be baptized was the reaction of Jesus. Xander’s rejoicing was not that of himself, but one of Jesus.” The meeting closed as seven students, pastors, and Xander formed a circle and praised God as heaven rejoiced and threw a party for each of these souls of “Living breath.”
 
Madison Kamarad is a senior at Campion Academy
photos: Bryant Oei and ​Jennifer Sigler
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Vespers Kicks off Wildfire Series

5/7/2016

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Senior Gabrielle Williams spoke with passion and clarity to a full tent of students and visitors Friday, May 6, for the opening night of Wildfire, Campion's week of prayer and evangelism. Is God Real? "Yes," she shared, "and He loves you and offers a wonderful plan for your life." Our part is to accept the salvation He offers. Of all the different religions, Christianity is the only religion that believes we can't save ourselves: we need a Savior.

Gabrielle went on to explain how God sent Jesus, His one and only Son to save us. Even though accepting a Savior should be easy, since we are unused to free things, acceptance can be difficult. To prove her point, she asked for a volunteer to come up to the microphone. After a long pause, a fellow student reluctantly came forward to discover he was the recipient of $20 cash.

Campion senior Alyse Maxwell said "Something that stood out to me is that even though we don't feel accepted, that doesn't mean that we aren't. You can't allow your emotions to control your faith."

Freshman Joe Philpott gave his heart to the Lord and was baptized at the end of Gabrielle's presentation.

Rayna Williams said "I was touched by just about everything she said tonight, especially when she brought out the point that God uses His strength to overcome our weaknesses. God is definitely not dead."

Is salvation really as easy as accepting a gift? Come and hear what teenagers are saying about some of Christianity's toughest questions. Seven students will be preaching over the course of the next week, after weeks of preparation and coaching from local Adventist pastors. Not only are Campion students attending these meetings as part of their week of prayer, but the community has been invited as well, through flyers and personal invitations. Between 8-12 non-Adventists attended the first night.

Location: big tent on the lawn of HMS Richards School
Time: 7-8:00pm May 6-13 (no meeting on May 8, Mothers Day)

Wes Carle and Jennifer Sigler
photos: Bryant Oei and Jennifer Sigler

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