Dawn Horning

Articles by Dawn Horning

  • Farewell to Pastor Garrison and Family

    Farewell to Pastor Garrison and Family

    We are sad to report that our Youth Pastor, Garrison Chaffee and his family, are going to be taking a leave of absence from the Paradise Adventist Church. However, we fully understand and respect their need for taking the time right now to care for their own needs as a family. When the Chaffees moved…

    Dawn Horning
  • Regathering Update

    Regathering Update

    Regathering Together The Paradise Adventist Church will once again gather together for in-person worship services beginning Sabbath, June 20. We will hold a service at 9:30 am outdoors on the east side of the church campus at 5720 Academy Drive in Paradise. This area is relatively untouched from the Camp Fire and the trees frame…

    Dawn Horning
  • June 2020 COVID-19 Update

    June 2020 COVID-19 Update

      The Paradise Adventist Church is committed to complying with federal, state and county guidelines for the COVID-19 pandemic.   We have closed our office and are working remotely instead. We have been blessed by the talents of some very dedicated individuals who have created our online services over the past few months, and we…

    Dawn Horning
  • March COVID-19 Press Release

    March COVID-19 Press Release

    The Paradise Adventist Church is committed to complying with the Governor’s “stay at home” order for our state in response to the coronavirus outbreak. We have closed our office and are working remotely instead. We believe that our efforts can affect this outbreak, and we encourage you to seriously consider how you and your family can stay safe…

    Dawn Horning
  • Camp Fire Lessons

    Camp Fire Lessons

      Published 11/21/18 on NADMinisterial.com We went through fire … but you brought us to a place of abundance.  Psalm 66:12    The last ten days are a blur. My head hurts. My emotions are numb. I live in a fairly high level of chaos. My future is uncertain. I am surrounded by people who love…

    Dawn Horning
  • A Call to Action

    A Call to Action

    A few years ago Larry Walters, who was 33 at the time, decided to take a look at his neighborhood from a whole new perspective. So he went down to the local army surplus store and bought himself 45 used weather balloons. He went home and strapped himself into a lawn chair. And then he…

    Dawn Horning
  • Your One String

    Your One String

    One night many years ago, a colorful musician by the name of Nicolo Paganini played his violin for a packed out concert audience. Right in the middle of a particularly difficult number, one of his strings snapped and fell over the side of his instrument. Beads of perspiration dotted his forehead. He frowned. But Paganini…

    Dawn Horning
  • Useful Gifts

    Useful Gifts

    Linda and I have a friend named Bill who loves to throw really fun Christmas parties. The table is always spread with holiday hors d’oeuvres, the conversations are engaging, and the games – well, you never know what to expect. At one yuletide party we played a rousing game of musical Christmas gifts. Beautifully wrapped…

    Dawn Horning