marlan glovatsky

I came to the Portland area after college about ten years ago. Growing up on a North Dakota farm, I learned the value of a strong work ethic at a young age that I transferred into the job world. I quickly discovered, however, that there were many diversions in life that could take me down the wrong paths: I was distracted. Preoccupied with everything besides growing spiritually, I lacked direction, purpose, and vision. Through interactions with a group of business owners that I had come to respect, I saw that the picture of true success always came with a strong faith in unchangeable things. Around this same time I was introduced to the community of Sunnyside Seventh-Day Adventist Church. My wife and I were amazed at how a larger church could be so warm, welcoming and filled with individuals that stood on principles directly from the Bible. I came to establish great friendships, a stronger faith, and an in-depth love for God. I am so grateful that I am part of this community that serves and shares with others what the character of God is.