On a warm Sunday afternoon, June 8th, the Red Deer Hawks Pathfinder Club gathered at the scenic Kerry Wood Nature Centre in Red Deer, Alberta, to take part in the River Valley cleanup. This event not only marks the arrival of summer but also serves as a meaningful opportunity to care for the environment and uplift the community.
For the Red Deer Hawks Pathfinder Club, it was more than just picking up litter – it was a chance to put their faith into action. With hearts full of purpose, they were joined by members of the Central Alberta Seventh-day Adventist Fil-Can community, working side by side in a quiet yet powerful demonstration of stewardship and fellowship.
From toddlers taking their first steps to elders with a lifetime of wisdom, every generation was represented. Their presence served as a silent testimony of love for creation unity among people of faith, and commitment to making a tangible difference. The collaboration highlighted how acts of service, however small, can ripple outward and inspire others to do the same.
When asked if they would do it again, the response was an enthusiastic “YES.” Encouraged by the experience, the impact they made, the snacks and prizes marking a fun end to the activity, the Red Deer Hawks Pathfinder Club and the Central Alberta Seventh-day Adventist Fil-Can community are already looking ahead for more opportunities to put their faith in action. God willing, plans are in motion to return for an end-of-summer cleanup this September – continuing their mission of service, solidarity, and faith in action.
Red Deer Hawks
Ice cream time
Pastor Romy Daquila and friends
By Elizabeth Orillosa
Communications | Red Deer Seventh-day Adventist Church