Subject: Campus News 9-14-26

 
Monday, September 14, 2026
"Who is a rock, except our God... Who girds me with strength and makes my way blameless?" Psalm 18:31–32
Upcoming Events       
  • Sep 14 Unit 75 R-Night (Gym, 6:30 PM) 
  • Sept 14–18 DPS Training (Classroom 126, Campground) 
  • Sep 19 Blood Drive (Dining Room, 11 AM–3:00 PM) 
  • Sep 26 Hwy 80 Trash Pick-Up & Cookout (Save the Date) 
  • Oct 4 Life Chain (Big Sandy, 5–6 PM)
  • Oct 6 Farming Resource Class (Chapel, 6:30 PM) 
  • Oct 7 Staff Lunch (Dining Room, 11:45 AM) 
  • Oct 10–16 Family Camp
  • Oct 11 Community Night (5:00 PM Dinner, 6:30 PM Program)
  • Oct 17 Staff Party (Dining Room, 4:30 PM) 
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.
Unit 75 R-Night
Everyone is welcome to support Unit 75 tonight, Monday, Sept. 14, as they begin Basic Training. Please arrive at the Gym by 6:15 PM. March-in begins at 6:30 PM.
Sign Up to Donate Blood!
Everyone is welcome to join us this Saturday, September 19, in the Dining Room from 11 AM–3 PM to donate blood. All blood types are needed. Minimum age is 17, or 16 with written parental permission. Please sign up here. Questions? See Carter Bloodcare's Website or text Carol Blair at 903-746-6388. 
Hwy 80 Trash Pickup & Cookout
Everyone is invited to join us on Saturday, Sept. 26, from 7:30 AM–10:30 AM, to pick up trash along Highway 80. We'll meet at the Welcome Center. This will be paid time for employees. Brunch is available at regular cost; please RSVP hereQuestions, please reach out to Samuel Vanderford. 

Operations is hosting a cookout for the families of everyone who participated, Saturday, Sept. 26, at 6:30 PM at the Lakefront. Burgers provided, but please bring a side to share! 
Staff Name Tags
If you need a staff/family name tag reprint, please reply to this email. 
Life Chain
Our campus has been invited to join the community to stand in remembrance of the over 73 million lives lost to abortion. Meet at Grace Communion Church, 205 E. Broadway, on Sunday, October 4 at 4:30 PM; vigil is from 5:00–6:00 PM. Details here.    
Battalion Update | Capt. Winkler
Fire Academy arrived safely on Thursday and started in on Battalion life on Friday. The rest of the 3rd Phase classes are continuing training here on campus this week. The Battalion deployed to Kilgore yesterday evening and this morning to assist Kilgore PD with a successful missing person search and body recovery. Please be in prayer for the family as they grieve, and for the guys who found the body.
Basic Training Update | Maj. Hawley
All of the men for Unit 75 have now arrived safely for Basic Training. After spending the last three days in In-Processing, the men will officially begin their Basic Training this evening at 6:30 in the gym. This is an open event so please feel free to come out and support the new Unit. The rest of the week will be spent moving in, learning all of the rules and regulations, and starting their baseline classes on navigation and rope skills. Please be in prayer for all the Cadre and also for all the men of Unit 75.
MENU  
Staff Fellowship Meal Details [complimentary meals of the year and monthly fellowship meal details]

MONDAY
Lunch: Salad, Chicken Sandwiches, Fries, CFA-Style Sauce, Lemonade
Dinner: Salad, BBQ Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Rolls

TUESDAY
LunchSalad, Turkey Wraps, Chips, Applesauce
DinnerSalad, Cheeseburger Pasta, Whole Wheat Muffins

WEDNESDAY 
LunchSalad, Meatball Hoagies, Pasta Salad
DinnerSalad, Baked Chicken, Gravy, Roasted Vegetables

THURSDAY 
Lunch: Salad, Chicken Alfredo, Breadsticks
DinnerSalad, Beef and Rice Casserole, Rolls

FRIDAY
Lunch: Salad, Roasted Drumsticks, Scalloped Potatoes, Pumpkin Biscuits
DinnerSalad, Pizza, Sweet Tea

SATURDAY
Brunch: Fruit Salad, Scrambled Eggs, Hashbrown Casserole, Smoked Sausage

NEXT MONDAY
LunchSalad, Baked Potatoes, Fajita Chicken, Rolls
DinnerSalad, Patty Melts, Baked Beans, Chips
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