Subject: Campus News 9-18-23

 
Monday, September 18, 2023
"The LORD upholds the righteous." Psalm 37:17
Upcoming Events      
  • Sep 23 Singspiration (Auditorium, 6:30 PM) 
  • Oct 4 Birthday Lunch, Family Camp Meeting (11:45 AM) 
  • Oct 7–13 Family Camp
  • Oct 10 Family Camp Community Night
  • Oct 20–21 Staff Hwy 80 Sale (Sports Complex) 
  • Oct 20–21 Smith Campout (Bathhouse 1414) 
  • Oct 30–Nov 4 Cadet LTC Camp
  • Oct 31 SFG Town Hall (Dining Room) 
  • Oct 31–Nov 2 DPS Training
  • Nov 2 Veterans Banquet (Gym) 
Campus and Home Water Conservation
Due to well pump problems and other contributing factors, we are having difficulty maintaining the proper levels of drinking water in our tanks. We are currently working on the solutions and hope to have the problems resolved soon. With the Family Camp coming, it would be helpful if any campus and home water usage could be reduced to conserve water and aid our tank levels throughout the next month until November. Thank you for your help on this matter.
Singspiration
There will be a Singspiration this Saturday, September 23, at 6:30 PM in the Auditorium. If you have special music that you'd like to share, please contact Phillip Vanderford by Friday, September 22. 
Family Camp Meal RSVP
Family Camp is just around the corner! Meals will be discounted for staff ($3/adult, $2.50/child) Saturday, October 7–Saturday, October 14 at brunch. Please RSVP and check out our menu here!
Family Camp Meetings
Oct. 4 — Family Camp Briefing (11:45 AM, Dining Room) 
Oct. 4 — Activity Coordinator Meeting (1:30 PM, Dining Room)
Oct. 4 — Sports Complex Host Meeting (2:00 PM, Dining Room) 
Oct. 7 — Ops/Battalion Meeting (9:00 AM, Sports Complex) 
Oct. 15 — Family Camp Staff Party (7:00 PM, Teakwood Room) 
Staff Name Tags
If you need a new staff/family/volunteer name tag printed before Family Camp, please reply to this email by Friday, September 22. 
Welcome Baby Liberty! 
Robert and Kendalyn welcomed Liberty Arabelle on Friday, September 15. She weighed 6 lbs 7 oz and measured 20 inches long. Arabelle means "prayerful." "Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty." 2 Cor. 3:17 

If you would like to support the Staddons with a meal during this time, you can do that here
Staff Hwy 80 Sale
The Weisses will be hosting another Hwy 80 Staff Sale, October 20–21 in the Sports Complex. If you'd like to join in, please contact Mrs. Weiss at 813-951-3522. 
Mayflower Minutes
The Mayflower Group has continued to thrive in their newfound home in America. Their gardens (including a greenhouse) have endured the scorching heat of summer and produced many different vegetables, including Chinese produce unique to this area. Their watermelons are gigantic and sweet and their cantaloupes are very delicious! We praise the Lord for how He has caused their gardens to yield and prosper. 
Battalion Update | Capt. Vanderford
Thank you for praying for the units on deployment this past week! Construction and Dive returned safely from Perry, FL. The missions class is wrapping up its time in Panama and will return on Tuesday. Besides unpacking from the trips, this should be a fairly typical week for the Battalion. Please pray that each student and leader will keep a good focus on what really matters in life and not get distracted by the routine of life, and that the leadership will be able to build good relationships with the men that foster good discipleship.
Basic Training Update | Capt. Hawley
One week down and 8 to go! Thank you to everyone who came out to support us this last Monday evening. We appreciate your involvement! The men have adjusted well to life in Basic Training and will advance in both their rope and land navigation skills this week. Be in specific prayer for the men as we set out on our 3-Hour Hike this Friday. Please continue to respect the road barriers for your safety and the safety of the men in training. 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 
LunchSalad, BBQ Chicken, Mac and Cheese, Broccoli
DinnerFruit, Scrambled Eggs, Peanut Butter and Honey Grilled Sandwiches, Bacon

TUESDAY
Lunch: Salad, Baked Potato Bar, Rolls
Dinner: Salad, Parmesan Chicken, Green Beans, Garlic Bread

WEDNESDAY
Lunch: Salad, Chicken Pot Pie, Applesauce
Dinner: Salad, Sloppy Joes, Baked Beans, Corn on the Cob

THURSDAY
Lunch: Salad, Bean and Rice Burritos, Chips and Queso
Dinner: Salad, BLTs, Chicken Gnocchi Soup

FRIDAY
Lunch: Salad, Pasta Salad
Dinner: Salad, Pizza, Sweet Tea, Apple Slab Pie

SATURDAY
BrunchFruit Salad, Breakfast Casserole, Pumpkin Pancakes

NEXT MONDAY 
LunchSalad, Hamburgers, Fries
Dinner: Salad, Chicken Enchiladas, Black Bean and Corn Salad
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