Michigan

Angela Dunlop attended Sabbath school and church as a child at the Boyne City Seventh-day Adventist Church. During her elementary and middle school years she attended the local public school, distinguishing herself as a young basketball player. As she approached high school she was encouraged by coaches to play for the local high school team. Despite the pressure to be a team player, she expressed a desire to attend Great Lakes Adventist Academy (GLAA). With the financial support of her local church and family, she spent her freshmen year at GLAA.

Angela’s family prayed for many years that she would desire baptism. Their prayers were answered as a result of the spring week of prayer at GLAA. As Angela listened to the sermons and music, her heart was touched and she went forward to ask for baptism. After studying with Mickey Mallory, Cedar Lake Church pastor, she was baptized on April 30, 2005, at the Cedar Lake Church. Family members from Boyne City traveled to GLAA to witness the event and to hear Angela give a heartfelt testimony to her classmates.

When she returned home for summer vacation, she was welcomed into membership by the Boyne City Church. The church appreciates her youthful enthusiasm, and is grateful for the Adventist educational staff dedicated to influencing lives for the Lord. Angela is once again at GLAA to continue her studies and spiritual growth.

Danni Sherwood, Boyne City Church correspondent