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Christian Attorney Dr. Nathan Adams Encourages OU Students on Faith and Vocation

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OU Riverside Hosts Sermon Series Speaker on Faithful Service and Reconciliation: Olivet University Riverside campus welcomed Pastor Matthew Nevills, Senior Pastor of Anza Baptist Church, as the guest speaker for its Wednesday service. Nevills preached from Philemon 1:17 to 22 and delivered a message titled “The Lord Is Teaching and Training Us to Become Good Slaves.”

Christian Attorney Dr. Nathan Adams Encourages OU Students on Faith and Vocation: Olivet University students and guests gathered this week to hear from Dr. Nathan Adams, a former leading counsel for the Christian Legal Society. With extensive experience practicing before federal courts across the country, Dr. Adams offered an encouraging reflection on faith, calling, and professional service.

Student Volunteers Join Local Community in Heartwarming Thanksgiving Dinner Return: After a brief hiatus, the Anza Community Thanksgiving Dinner made a joyful return in 2025, bringing together nearly 200 local residents for a warm holiday meal served at the Anza Community Hall. The revived tradition was made possible by a dedicated group of volunteers, including members of Living Hope Christian Fellowship and students and staff from Olivet University Riverside.