Season Townsend

by Jay Wintermeyer

Meet Season Townsend, bible worker coordinator for the Spokane Central Adventist Church. She is passionate about sharing and for good reason. She’s found freedom in Jesus.

Season grew up bouncing back and forth between Florida and Washington State. She first heard God’s call when she was about 16 and leader of her youth group.

“It scared me,” says Season, “so I ran. I also had hurts and wounds in my life that I wasn’t ready to bring to God. I fell away into drugs and alcohol.”

Season had her first contact with Adventism seven years ago when she ran into Shane Anderson, a young Adventist pastor. He in turn introduced her to a young adults group in the area which she attended a couple of times.

Two years ago Season decided to get sober. She called a friend from the Adventist young adults group. Her friend invited her to church and to a prophecy seminar.

“I was nervous going back to church,” says Season. “I had so much shame and didn’t know anyone. The people at Central Adventist Church were extremely loving and kind. They made sure I felt comfortable.”

The process of sobering up wasn’t easy. “As I learned, people were very gracious. They let me learn at the Holy Spirit’s pace. Even though many people didn’t understand what I was going through, they just loved me through it. I want to tell millions of people about Jesus because he’s done amazing things in my life.”

Today, Season spends her days giving Bible studies, coordinating prayer efforts and organizing her church’s outreach leadership team. A typical day finds her giving two or three studies, always accompanied by a member from her church.

One recent visit stands out for Season. “A couple of us were going door to door doing a survey, sharing a small book, and offering Bible studies,” says Season. “We went to this one house that was out of our way. We weren’t even supposed to go to it but felt the Holy Spirit leading us there.”

After knocking on the door, a man answered. His shoulders drooped and he looked forlorn. It wasn’t long before he shared how his son’s mother was an alcoholic and he had serious health problems relating to a work injury.

Season spoke up. “I’m a recovered alcoholic. Jesus set me free.”

Instantly he turned to face her and a bond was formed. The group prayed with him and promised to return in a week. As they left, they noted a remarkable change in the man’s countenance. Downcast no longer, he radiated hope. Today, he is studying the Bible and very interested in the Adventist health message.

“It was absolutely divine,” says Season. “I can’t even imagine what would have happened if we hadn’t gone. God has done so much for me and given me a story to share. There are so many, like this man, who need to hear this good news. Who wouldn’t want to hear they can have freedom?”

Do you hear God calling you to get involved in outreach? It’s easy and you’ll be amazed at how much of a blessing it is. Contact your local pastor to find out how you can be part of an outreach leadership team in your church. Share the Life. It’s why we’re here.