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Big Picture of Ministry

By Katie Fellows, Junio 26, 2019

Students Serve at Food Bank

Several times each year, Olympia Christian School sixth through eighth grade students volunteer at the Thurston County Food Bank to help with daily tasks of check in and check out; work the shopping aisle; and work behind the scenes to stock, sort, measure and package bulk quantities for families. Read more at glnr.in/114-04-wa_ocs.

Rodriguez Ordained to Gospel Ministry

Victor Rodriguez held just about every church office from deacon and Sabbath school teacher to youth director and Pathfinder instructor, director and area coordinator, and more. But it wasn’t enough to satisfy the calling God had placed in his life. Read more at glnr.in/114-04-wa_rodriguez.

Emerald City Church Provides Outreach

This past March, six nonprofit organizations provided valuable health information and services to church members and the public in the Emerald City Community Seventh-day Adventist Church. Read more at glnr.in/114-04-wa_emeraldcity.

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A few times a year, Olympia Christian School 6th through 8th grade students serve at the Thurston County Food Bank.

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Pastoral leaders gather around Victor and Ynocencia Rodriguez for prayers of dedication and blessing in their life, ministry and family.

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Jonathan Baumgartner
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EuGene Lewis, pastor, engages with Sara Sisco and staff from Hope Link, which provides and coordinates rides to doctor's appointments for those who are experiences transportation challenges.

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Featured in: July/August 2019

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Katie Fellows

Sermon View Evangelism Marketing freelance writer
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Washington Conference
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