Central Oregon Campus
September 2025 Newsletter |
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This has been a year of transformation and growth, and my heart is full of gratitude for how far we’ve come. We’ve recently completed our workout room and given our pantry a much-needed refresh, creating spaces that better serve the students at the campus.
It’s truly a joy to witness our student population expanding and to see God’s transformative work in the lives of the men here. Their stories of renewal and hope inspire us every day.
We’re also dreaming big about the future. Plans are underway to remodel our back house and double garage, envisioning them as a Life Renewal Counseling Center. This will be a place where lives can be restored and hearts healed. This project is close to our hearts, and we humbly ask you to join us in prayer for its success. If you feel led to support this meaningful endeavor, please reach out to Kyle Thompson. Your partnership would mean the world to us.
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We recently hosted our Regional Golf Tournament at the beautiful Juniper Preserve Pronghorn golf course. It was a day filled with joy, connection, and community, and we’re deeply thankful to everyone who joined us and made it such a memorable event. |
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Student Testimony: Dillon |
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Growing up without a positive role model, I was led astray by my father, who introduced me to a satanic Bible and a life of crime, resulting in drug and alcohol addiction by age 13. My early teens were marked by a two-year stint in juvenile prison for a crime committed for my father, followed by involvement in a pagan cult, worshiping 24 gods and goddesses. Over the next 13 years, I cycled through six prison terms across four states, never staying free for more than six months.
In 2023, facing another 20 years for armed robbery, I sought change by writing to local churches and attending jail services, where I accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior. Through daily prayers for guidance, God led my attorney to Adult & Teen Challenge, securing my acceptance.
At the Central Oregon Campus, I have grown in faith, experiencing God’s love and answered prayers, and I feel called to ministry, embracing His plan for my life. | |
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Student Testimony: Christian |
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For eight long years, I battled with alcoholism while working in the culinary industry. I found myself spiraling into a deep psychosis, pleading with God for help as I felt myself slipping away. It was my family who, in their love and concern, pulled me out of that darkness and brought me back to my hometown to begin the detoxification process.
Though I was physically home, I continued to drink and lied to my family, further entangling myself in a web of deceit. It was then that I confided in my aunt, who connected me with Adult & teen Challenge. Making a commitment to my family, I decided to join the program and dedicate myself to a year of transformation through Christ.
Now, seven months into the program, I can confidently say that my relationship with God has never been stronger. I have continued my culinary profession here on campus, allowing my passion for cooking to flourish in a positive environment. The chains of alcoholism have been broken, and my hope is restored.
I feel a calling to share my story and use my culinary skills for outreach efforts, helping those in need while spreading the Gospel and breaking bread. Today, I embrace my freedom and look forward to a future filled with purpose and service. I am excited to start an internship here at the campus when I complete this month. |
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Change a Life through Student Sponsorship |
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Be a part of something truly transformative by sponsoring a student at Pacific Northwest Adult & Teen Challenge! For only $45 a month, you can make a direct impact, helping a student rebuild their life through recovery and discipleship.
What It Means to Be a Sponsor: - Build a Connection: Send letters, care packages, or even meet your student to offer encouragement and support.
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Pray with Purpose: Your prayers for your student and our program are a powerful force for change.
- Stay in the Loop: Receive updates on your student’s progress, celebrating their milestones along the way.
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Celebrate Milestones: Join us at public events, including your student’s graduation, to witness their transformation firsthand!
Your monthly gift fuels their recovery and your encouragement lights the way. Prayerfully consider becoming a sponsor today and help transform a life!
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We need your support with essential toiletries and household supplies to keep our campus running smoothly. Additionally, we need lumber and skilled volunteers to repair three decks on our grounds. Praise Reports:
We’re thrilled to share that last month, we raised the $10,000 needed for our Spiritual Emphasis event—goal achieved! We also prayed for a large ice machine, and one was generously donated.
We’re deeply thankful for everyone who partners with us to meet these needs. Your support makes a huge difference—thank you! |
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Want More Updates? Stay connected with Central Oregon Men’s Adult & Teen Challenge on Facebook for inspiring stories of transformation, updates on our programs and ways you can support our mission. Join our community and be a part of changing lives! |
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