Subject: Campus News 3-24-25

 
Monday, March 24, 2025
"You are my hiding place and my shield; I hope in Your word." Psalm 119:114
Upcoming Events       
  • Mar 24 Unit 72 R-Night 
  • Mar 27 Prayer & Fasting
  • Mar 27 Thursday Bible Study (Warners, 7:15 PM) 
  • Apr 3–6 SOWER Rally (Chapel, Campground)
  • Apr 5 Susanna Shoemaker Baby Shower (Kientz Home, 2:00 PM)
  • Apr 5 Singspiration (Chapel, 6:00 PM)
  • Apr 11 Secret Church (Dining Room, 6:00 PM) 
  • Apr 12 Carter Blood Drive (Dining Room, 7 AM–12 Noon) 
  • Apr 23 Staff Lunch & Conference Brief (Dining Room, 11:45 AM) 
  • Apr 25–27 TCC Men's Retreat (Journey House)
  • Apr 28–May 3 Family Conference
  • May 7 SFG Town Hall (Dining Room, 2:30 PM) 
  • May 10 Campus Baby Shower (Chapel, 10:00 AM–12 Noon) 
  • May 17–24 Men's JTTH (Journey House)
Campus playground restrooms are in Bathhouse 1414. 
Unit 72 R-Night
Everyone is welcome to show their support for Unit 72 this evening, Monday, March 24 as they officially start Basic Training. Please arrive by 6:15 PM in the Gym. The march-in starts at 6:30 PM.
Prayer and Fasting
Please join us for prayer and fasting on Thursday, March 27, as we intercede for those who are suffering physically and in need of spiritual encouragement. We will be praying for the new recruits, ALERT and Basic Training leadership, and especially for our nation and persecuted Christians worldwide—particularly the Vietnamese believers currently being detained in Thailand.
Auto Shop Note
Steve Kientz will be out of the office March 24–28. Please contact Randy Switzer for any Transportation or Auto Shop needs.
Singspiration
Everyone is welcome to join us for a Singspiration next Saturday, April 5 at 6:00 PM in the Chapel. If you have special music you'd like to share, please contact Col. Behr. Afterwards, the SOWERs would like to invite everyone to join them for brownies, ice cream, and even sweeter fellowship. Hope you can join us!
Secret Church
The Battalion will livestream the 2025 Secret Church on Friday, April 11, from 6 PM until midnight in the Dining Room. This year’s Secret Church will walk through the Gospel of Matthew. ALERT has about 10 extra workbooks available for purchase at a discounted rate (contact Capt. Winkler for details), or you can sign up online at radical.net/secret-church-2025 to get your own workbook. Snacks and drinks will be provided to help everyone stay awake, with a suggested donation of $1.
Natural Gas Leaks
If you smell natural gas, please contact one of our 24-hour emergency phone numbers (903-720-0974 - primary; 903-574-3025 - secondary) and be aware of these important natural gas protocols
Conference Registration
We would like to invite all staff children to participate in Children's Programs during the conference at no cost. (Please note that this is a taxable benefit to employees and will show up as such on the year-end tax form.) Please fill out one form for each child who will be participating and register by Monday, April 14.
Upcoming Baby Showers
All campus ladies are invited to a Baby Shower Tea in honor of Susanna Shoemaker, Saturday, April 5 at 2:00 PM at the Kientz Home. Please RSVP to 256-777-6838. Susanna is registered at Amazon and Target

Also, please mark your calendars for a Campus Baby Shower for the Bouldens, Deans, Kientzes, Nafzigers, and Winklers, Saturday, May 10 at the Chapel, come and go from 10 AM–12 Noon. Everyone is welcome! Registries to follow.
Blood Drive
If you'd like to participate in the upcoming Blood Drive on April 12, you can sign up here; donors will receive a tumbler and the satisfaction of knowing they are saving 3 lives! You can check your donor eligibility/FAQ's here
Battalion Update | Capt. Winkler 
This week Tech Rescue is deploying up to Oklahoma to help with wildfire relief with Samaritan’s Purse. They will be returning to campus on Saturday. EMT will be leaving on Saturday to deploy to Kentucky to assist with flood relief. They will be in Kentucky next week, returning home on Saturday. Construction and Missions will be here on campus continuing their training. Please pray for safety on the road for Tech and EMT, and for good retention of information for the Missions and Construction classes.
Basic Training Update | Maj. Hawley
Unit 72 arrived safely for Basic Training last Thursday. After three days of in-processing, the men will officially begin training this evening at 6:30 in the gym. This is an open event, so feel free to come and support the new unit. The remainder of the week will be spent settling in, learning the rules and regulations, and beginning their baseline classes on navigation and rope skills. Please keep the leadership cadre in your prayers, and all the recruits under our care.
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MONDAY
Lunch: Salad, Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Rolls, Peaches
Dinner: Taco Salad, Jalapeno Corn Muffins

TUESDAY
LunchSalad, Beef and Beans, Corn Casserole
DinnerSalad, Cajun Chicken Pasta, Pumpkin Muffins

WEDNESDAY 
LunchSalad, Chicken Sandwiches, Fries, Pumpkin Cream Cheese Snickerdoodles
DinnerSalad, Meatloaf, Ranch Potatoes, Rolls

THURSDAY  
LunchSalad, Baked Potatoes, Rolls
DinnerSalad, Chicken Packets, Broccoli

FRIDAY 
Lunch: Salad, Chicken Stir Fry, Rice, Fruit Salad
Dinner: Salad, Pizza, Sweet Tea

SATURDAY 
BrunchFruit Salad, Southwest Scramble, Blueberry Pancakes

NEXT MONDAY 
LunchSalad, Loaded Mac and Cheese, Green Beans
DinnerSalad, Chicken and Rice, Mixed Vegetables
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