Subject: Campus News 1-8-24

 
Monday, January 8, 2024
"For the Lord GOD will help me; therefore shall I not be confounded... He is near that justifieth me..." Isaiah 50:7-8
Upcoming Events      
  • Jan 10 Prayer and Fasting (Formal Dining, 12 Noon) 
  • Jan 11–13 Cadet Leadership Summit (Formal Dining, Dogwood)
  • Jan 12 Battalion Welcome (Dining Room, 7:00 PM) 
  • Jan 18 Staff Lunch (Dining Room, 11:45 AM) 
  • Jan 19 Game Night (Dining Room/Gym, 7:00 PM) 
  • Jan 23–25 DPS Training (Classroom 126, Campground) 
  • Feb 3 Trash Pick-up Project (Hwy 80) 
  • Feb 8–11 ALERT 30 Year Reunion 
Prayer and Fasting | Wednesday, January 10
Please join many who are praying fervently for the restoration and recovery of Major Doug Horsman after his open-heart surgery to replace an infected heart valve. Many people are praying and following the news from the family who are there at the hospital with him. May we all continue to intercede for Major Horsman, Mrs. Penny Ziesemer up at Oak Brook, and the battalion that is back and training for this new quarter.
Battalion Welcome | Capt. Vanderford
Please join the battalion in the Dining Room at 7:00 PM, Friday, January 12 for snacks and games as we kick off the quarter with our first weekly game night. There are 45 men returning for 2nd Phase and eight for L&C this quarter, and I’d love to help them start getting to know the staff and vice versa. We’ll have some games there, but please also bring your favorites to share. See you then!
Complimentary Meals for 2024
Linked are the complimentary staff meals for 2024, as well as an update to the monthly fellowship lunches. Staff families can now choose a lunch anytime, M–F, each month to enjoy on the Staff Fellowship Card. Please be sure to RSVP no later than the day before for these meals. If you have any questions, please reply to this email.  
Campus Water Usage
Due to our wells requiring some maintenance, we ask each person using campus water to be frugal to help reduce our dependence on Pritchett water. Our goal is to conserve water while performing needed maintenance and repair on the individual wells so that we can be completely 100% using our water in the weeks ahead instead of paying the higher rates from Pritchett Water. Thanks for your assistance in lowering our water cost during this time.
ALERT Reunion 
We're looking forward to the ALERT Reunion! Please register if you'd like to participate in any of the sessions or activities! Please RSVP for meals as well. Details are posted on the reunion website
East Texans for Liberty 
Join tonight's meeting, Monday, January 8 for candidate introduction at the Barbwire Halo Cowboy Church in Gilmer at 6:30 PM.  More details here.
Trash Pick Up Project
In an effort to invest in our community as well as honor our responsibilities to the Adopt-a-Highway program, everyone is invited to participate in a trash pick up on Highway 80. This volunteer event will be from 9-11 AM on Saturday, February 3. If you're available, please contact Nate Paine at ext. 2157. Even families with children can help on campus far away from active roadways. Hope you can join us!
Mayflower Minutes
The Mayflower Group rolled off campus on December 29 and officially moved to Midland, TX on December 29. The Chestnut dorm is now very quiet. Please pray for the Mayflower Church as they adjust to their new living situation both in dorms on a ranch in Midland and motel rooms at a ministry called Mission Messiah in Odessa, (which is about 30 minutes away from Midland). We will miss the Mayflower Church and we bless them on their way, as they look to God to provide new jobs, housing, and opportunities of ministry in America.
Battalion Update | Capt. Vanderford
Things are up and running full-speed for the Battalion. Leadership training went well Tuesday-Saturday, and the Battalion rolled in on Saturday. Saturday through today are primarily dedicated to orientation and getting settled in. L&C began class this morning, and 2nd Phase will be divided between high angle and sawyer class beginning Tuesday. There is still much for the new responders to learn, but with a solid Battalion leadership team, I have no doubt that they’ll be well-adjusted to battalion life shortly. Please pray for wisdom and strength for each of us in leadership and for God to do His work in the lives of the men.
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Staff Fellowship Meal Details [complimentary meals of the year and monthly fellowship meal details]

MONDAY 
Lunch: Salad, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Vegetable Beef Soup
DinnerSalad, Chicken and Rice, Broccoli

TUESDAY
LunchSalad, Creamy Cajun Pasta, Bacon Ranch Green Beans, Banana Pudding
DinnerTaco Salad

WEDNESDAY 
LunchSalad, Bacon Spinach Turkey Melts, Cheeseburger Soup
DinnerSalad, Chicken Pot Pie, Applesauce

THURSDAY  
LunchSalad, Tilapia, Roasted Vegetables, Biscuits
DinnerSalad, Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Rolls

FRIDAY
Lunch: Salad, Roasted Chicken, Broccoli Cheese Soup, French Bread
DinnerSalad, Pizza

SATURDAY 
BrunchFruit Salad, Sausage Links, Scrambled Eggs, French Toast, Cereal, Coffee/Juice

NEXT MONDAY: 
LunchSalad, Baked Potatoes, Chili/Cheese/Sour Cream, Rolls
DinnerSalad, Rice, Butter Chicken, Naan
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