Subject: Campus News 8-3-26

 
Monday, August 3, 2026
“Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working." James 5:16
Upcoming Events       
  • Aug 4 Farming Resource Class (Chapel, 6:30 PM) 
  • Aug 6–8 LaGrone Church Camp (Field House, Gym, Dorms, Cabins)
  • Aug 20–22 Family Service Weekend
  • Aug 27 Awards & Promos (Dining Room, 11:45 AM) 
  • Aug 27 Lanning Constitution Class (East Side Auditorium, 6:00 PM)
  • Aug 28 Micah & Elizabeth Kientz Reception (Chapel, 6:30–8 PM)
  • Aug 29 3rd Phase starts 
  • Sep 5 9/11 Prayer Breakfast (Dining Room, 10:30 AM) 
  • Sep 10 Unit 75 In-Processing 
  • Sep 14 Unit 75 R-Night
Pinned Notices 📍
Campus playground restrooms are in Bathhouse 1414.

ALERT Store/Coffee Shop Hours
Mon–Fri: 1–2 PM, 6–7 PM.
Sat: 11 AM–12 Noon

Water conservation is in effect.
Staff Prayer Time
Staff Prayer Times continue at 12 noon in the Admin 2nd Floor Conference Room until the battalion quarantine is over. 
Farming Resource Class
Join us Tuesday, August 4 at 6:30 PM in the Chapel with Larry Kepler!
Larry Kepler will be sharing his story of farming for more than half a century. Raised on a Nebraska farm and now farming for decades in East Texas, you will not want to miss his insights into soil health that make the difference for those who are gardening/farming in a natural, organic way. 

Come meet your neighbors and bring a friend!
Kientz Wedding Reception
Everyone is invited to join us for a reception celebrating Mr. & Mrs. Micah Kientz on Friday, August 28 in the Chapel Fellowship Hall from 6:30–8 PM, come and go. Registry located here.
9/11 Prayer Breakfast 
Join us as we remember the American patriots who gave their lives and honor the First Responders in our community, Saturday, Sept. 5 at 10:30 AM in the Dining Room. This meal is free for staff & the community; please RSVP to 903-636-9201. Invitation linked here.
Battalion Update | Capt. Winkler
Leadership & Communications made it safely to Washington, DC where they will spend the week, returning home next Sunday. The deployment to Louisiana got back safely on Friday, and those men are taking dive this week. The men who did dive last week are doing work projects on campus and finishing up other training, and all of 2nd Phase will start SRD next week. Tech Rescue is continuing to train, including on the Big Sandy water tower this week. Please be in prayer for the men to settle on which 3rd Phase they want to move into, and that the men who are not planning to stay, but need to, would have a change of heart.
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Staff Fellowship Meal Details [complimentary meals of the year and monthly fellowship meal details]

Dining Room is currently closed to non-Battalion. If you'd like a carryout, please reach out to Joanna Kane; carryouts can be picked up by calling 903-636-9283.

MONDAY
Lunch: Salad, Monte Cristo Sandwiches, Raspberry Sauce, Curly Fries
Dinner: Salad, Dreamy Fettuccine, Breadsticks

TUESDAY
LunchSalad, Chicken/Beef Fajitas, Mexican Rice
DinnerSalad, Chicken Spaghetti, Rolls

WEDNESDAY 
LunchSalad, Ramen Stir Fry, Baked Chicken, Asian Peanut Green Beans, Frozen Dragonfruit
DinnerSalad, Sloppy Joes, Potato Salad, Corn on the Cob

THURSDAY—SATURDAY 
Battalion receiving remote meals; if you need a meal, please contact Joanna Kane. Battalion resumes normal meal schedule on Saturday dinner. 

NEXT MONDAY
LunchSalad, Smashburgers, Fries
DinnerSalad, BBQ Chicken Thighs, Cheesy Mashed Potatoes, Rolls
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