Subject: Campus News 3-23-26

 
Monday, March 23, 2026
“Have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind..." 1 Peter 3:8
Upcoming Events       
  • Mar 26 Unit 74 Welcome Reception (Dining Room, 6:15 PM) 
  • Mar 26–30 Unit 74 In-Processing (Classroom 126) 
  • Mar 28 Cathie's Courage Marathon 
  • Mar 30 Unit 74 R-Night (Gym, 6:30 PM) 
  • Apr 3 Good Friday Service (Chapel, 6:30 PM)
  • Apr 6–9 DPS Training (Classroom Bldg, Gun Range)
  • Apr 7 Farming Resource Class (Chapel, 6:30 PM) 
  • Apr 15 Staff Lunch (Dining Room, 11:45 AM) 
  • Apr 17 Secret Church (Dining Room, 6:00 PM)
  • Apr 18 Blood Drive (Teakwood, 7 AM–12 Noon) 
  • Apr 20–24 Family Conference
  • Apr 24–26 TCC Men's Retreat (Journey House) 
Campus playground restrooms are in Bathhouse 1414. 
Free Tools & Boxes
Staff are welcome to any of the old, problematic power tools and tool boxes in the South room of the Annex next to the meeting room through Thursday, March 26. (The only things that are free to take are the tools on the folding table and the tool boxes on the floor near the table.)
Natural Gas Leaks
If you smell natural gas, please contact one of our 24-hour emergency phone numbers (903-720-0974 - Chris Overby, primary; 903-576-8667 - Steve Kientz, secondary) and be aware of these important natural gas protocols.
Unit 74 Welcome Reception
Everyone is invited to welcome the men of Unit 74 on Thursday, March 26, from 6:15–7:15 PM in the Dining Room. We hope you can join us as we let these men know we are here for them. Please wear your name tags.
Welcome Baby Caleb!
James and Bethany Vander Weide welcomed Caleb Reinder (pronounced "Rynder") on Wednesday, March 18. He weighed 6 lbs 14 oz and measures 20 inches long. If you'd like to support James and Bethany with a meal, you can do that here!
Register for Family Conference
Staff families are invited to join us for children's programs during the conference; there is no cost to attend, but please note that it will be a taxable benefit to employees and will show up as such on the year-end tax form. Please individually register children here by Monday, April 13. 
2026 Spring Bass Fishing Contest
In an effort to restock our upper and lower farm ponds with bass from Lake Loma, the administration is hosting a fishing contest with prizes, March 1–31. Fishing Contest details here!
Good Friday Service
ALERT will be co-hosting a Good Friday service with the Big Sandy Ministerial Alliance on Friday, April 3 at 6:30 pm in the Chapel. The service will be open to members of the community, and we are expecting about 60 community members to join the ALERT Battalion for the service. All are welcome to attend that service.
Farming Resource Class
Join Brynn Darby-Apple as she shares how to take care of your personal milk cow, Tuesday, April 7 at 6:30 PM. Public welcome! Spread the word!
Blood Drive
The next on-campus Blood Drive is scheduled for Saturday, April 18 in the Teakwood Room from 7 AM–12 Noon. Carol Blair will have paper sign up sheets in the Dining Room. 
Secret Church
This year Secret Church will be April 17 at 6:00 pm in the fieldhouse dining room. The theme is the life of the prophet Elijah. You can find out more details here. The Battalion has 12 extra discounted tickets at $9 each (regular price is $27) available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so if you are interested in joining the Battalion for the event, please contact Capt. Winkler. Ticket price includes the workbook and snacks during the event.
Battalion Update | Capt. Winkler
Thanks to everyone who came out to support the men running the Caleb Nelson Memorial Race last weekend! The race went very well, and we had beautiful weather for running. This week the Aviation unit is in Oxford, Mississippi on deployment with SP; they are due to return to campus on Saturday. Construction has SFC Nick Greenlee (Unit 44) guest teaching this week, and EMT and Missions are continuing on through their coursework.
Basic Training Update | Maj. Hawley
Four days left until the recruits arrive! The Cadre is training hard and actively preparing for the arrival of the men in Unit 74. This Thursday, the new unit will begin its journey to becoming ALERT Responders. They will spend three full days in In-Processing to prepare for Basic Training and will then integrate into Basic Training on R-Night, Monday, March 30, at 6:30 PM. Please pray for us as we continue to prepare for this adventure.
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Staff Fellowship Meal Details [complimentary meals of the year and monthly fellowship meal details]

MONDAY
Lunch: Salad, Egg/Tuna Salad Sandwiches, Spinach Dip, Chips
Dinner: Salad, Stir Fry Noodles with Chicken and Veggies, Fruit

TUESDAY
LunchSalad, Basmati Rice, Chicken Curry, Naan
DinnerTaco Salad, Chips, Beans, Vanilla Pudding

WEDNESDAY 
LunchSalad, Salsa Chicken, Black Bean Salad, Fritos
DinnerSalad, Spaghetti, Breadsticks

THURSDAY
LunchCole Slaw, Sweet Home Alabama Sandwiches, Potato Chips
DinnerSalad, Chicken Thighs, Roasted Vegetables, Rolls

FRIDAY
Lunch: Salad, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Vegetable Beef Soup
DinnerSalad, Pizza, Sweet Tea

SATURDAY
Brunch: Fruit Salad, Chicken Strips, Gravy, Biscuits, Fried Apples

NEXT MONDAY
LunchSalad, Baked Potato Bar, Rolls
DinnerSalad, Chicken Spaghetti, Green Beans
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