Subject: Campus News 4-6-26

 
Monday, April 6, 2026
The one who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him." 1 John 4:16b
Upcoming Events       
  • Apr 6–9 DPS Training (Classroom Bldg, Gun Range)
  • Apr 7 Farming Resource Class (Chapel, 6:30 PM) 
  • Apr 10 CPR/AED Class (details below)
  • 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 by today, Monday, April 6.
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!
Transportation Update
Steve Kientz will be out of the office April 8–10. Please contact Randy Switzer if you have any transportation or auto shop needs. 
Blood Drive
The next on-campus Blood Drive is scheduled for Saturday, April 18 in Teakwood Room from 7 AM–12 Noon. Sign ups have moved online—please sign up here. Questions? Please reference Carter Bloodcare's Website
Fishing Contest Winners
Congratulations to our Spring Bass Fishing Contest WinnersThe prizes are located in the Dining Room. Please pick up your prizes by Wednesday, April 8.
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 one-day classes scheduled for April 10 and 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 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
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
Battalion is already one fourth of the way through this training quarter. EMT returned home safe from deployment in Mississippi where they were able to not only help SP close out all their work orders, but also do a bunch of ones that were on the waiting list. They are back in class this week, as is Construction and Aviation. Missions will be leaving this week for Pennsylvania where they will participate in the Wayumi course next week. Please note that the Aviation students have begun flying, so the runway will be very active for the rest of the quarter.
Basic Training Update | Maj. Hawley
One week down and eight to go! Thank you to everyone who came out to support us this past Monday for the official start of Unit 74—we appreciate it so much! The men have adjusted well to life in Basic Training along with learning the basics in their ropework skills and land navigation. Please keep them in your prayers as we begin our first hikes this week, starting with the Micro Hike on Tuesday and the 3-Hour Hike this Friday. As a reminder, please respect the road barriers in place for everyone’s safety, including the recruits.

Thank you again for all your prayers and support during this adventure.
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Staff Fellowship Meal Details [complimentary meals of the year and monthly fellowship meal details]

MONDAY
Lunch: Salad, Hot Turkey Sandwiches, Lasagna Soup
Dinner: Fruit, Breakfast Hash, Apple Cinnamon Scones

TUESDAY
LunchSalad, Chicken Sandwiches, Fries, Cookies, Lemonade
DinnerSalad, Hamburger Calzones

WEDNESDAY 
LunchSalad, Lasagna, Breadsticks
DinnerSalad, Baked Chicken, Roasted Vegetables, French Bread

THURSDAY
LunchSalad, Chicken Fajitas, Tortilla Chips, Bean Dip, Blondies
DinnerSalad, Chicken Strips, Gravy, Waffles

FRIDAY
Lunch: Salad, Hamburgers, Baked Beans, Corn on the Cob
DinnerSalad, Pizza, Sweet Tea

SATURDAY
Brunch: Fruit Salad, Eggs, Bacon, Pancakes

NEXT MONDAY
LunchSalad, Cajun Chicken Pasta, Rolls
DinnerSalad, BBQ Beef Sandwiches, Potato Chips
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