Subject: Campus News 4-13-26

 
Monday, April 13, 2026
There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear." 1 John 4:18a
Upcoming Events       
  • Apr 15 Staff Lunch (Dining Room, 11:45 AM) 
  • Apr 16 CPR/AED Class (details below)
  • Apr 17 Secret Church (Dining Room, 6:00 PM)
  • Apr 18 Blood Drive, Sign Up Here (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. 
Conference Meals | RSVP
Family Conference Meals are discounted for staff from Saturday, April 18 brunch through brunch on Saturday, April 25. Please RSVP.
Transportation Update
Steve Kientz will be out of the office April 13–15. Please contact Micah Kientz if you have any transportation or auto shop needs. 
Blood Drive
Join us this Saturday, April 18 in Teakwood Room from 7 AM–12 Noon! Sign ups are online—please sign up here. Questions? Please reference Carter Bloodcare's Website
Amazon & Walmart Packages
With Amazon & Walmart using private delivery services, please add the gate code to every order.
CPR/AED Class 
If you're looking to get or update your CPR/AED certification, we have a one-day class scheduled for April 16. Cost is $75/person. Limited space available. If you're interested, please contact Jen Solberg or Sam Kane. 
Conference Children Programs
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 today, Monday, April 13. 
Vander Weide Meal Train
If you'd like to support James and Bethany with a meal as they adjust to life with Baby Caleb, you can do that here!
Secret Church
Secret Church is this Friday, April 17 at 6:00 pm in the Field House 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
3rd Phase continues to move along at breakneck speed. Missions is up in Pennsylvania at Wayumi this week; they are scheduled to return to campus middle of next week. The aviation students have been working through ground school and getting time in the air. EMT is continuing through their coursework getting ready to start clinicals. Construction is here in class this week, and then will be heading to San Angelo, TX to work on a rebuild project with Samaritan's Purse after last summer's flash flooding. Please pray for safety on the road during all the coming and going, and pray for safety in the air for the aviation students.
Basic Training Update | Maj. Hawley
Week three of Basic Training is underway! The men will spend much of the week building on their skills in navigation, ropes and knots, and basic medical training. Toward the end of the week, they will take on their next major endurance challenge: the 6-Hour Hike.

Please pray for them as the intensity increases and we continue to “forge” these men for Christ Jesus and His Kingdom.
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Staff Fellowship Meal Details [complimentary meals of the year and monthly fellowship meal details]

MONDAY
Lunch: Salad, Cajun Chicken Pasta, Rolls
Dinner: Salad, BBQ Beef Sandwiches, Potato Chips

TUESDAY
LunchSalad, Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Biscuits
Dinner: Mexican Stackup

WEDNESDAY 
Lunch: Fruit, Spinach Quiche, Bacon, Roasted Potatoes, No-Bake Cookies
Dinner: Ceasar Salad, Chicken Wraps, Sweet Potato Fries

THURSDAY
Lunch: Salad, Meatloaf, Twice-Baked Potato Casserole, Rolls
DinnerSalad, Ranch Chicken, Buttered Rice, Green Beans

FRIDAY
Lunch: Toasted Italian Sandwiches, Tomato Basil Soup
DinnerSalad, Pizza, Sweet Tea

SATURDAY
Brunch: Fruit Salad, Western Omelet Back, Churro French Toast

NEXT MONDAY (Conference Menu)
Brunch: Fruit, Cinnamon Rolls, Scrambled Eggs, Hashbrown Casserole, Turkey Sausage
DinnerSalad, Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Glazed Carrots, Rolls, Carrot Cake
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