Subject: Campus News 9-23-24

 
Monday, September 23, 2024
"But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, He saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy." Titus 3:4–5
Upcoming Events       
  • Sept 26 Hunters Briefing (Annex Conference Room, 6:30 PM) 
  • Sep 26 Single Staff Fellowship (Warners, 7:15 PM)
  • Sep 28 Fall Music Program (Auditorium, 6:30 PM) 
  • Sep 29 Ice Cream Social (Gearharts, 5-8 PM) 
  • Sep 30–Oct 3 DPS CID Training
  • Oct 2 Staff Lunch/Family Camp Meeting (Dining Room, 11:45 AM) 
  • Oct 5–12 Family Camp
  • Oct 8 Family Camp Community Night
  • Nov 7 Veterans Banquet 
Required Hunters Briefing
If you're hoping to hunt on campus during the 2024-2025 season, you will need to attend our hunters briefing this Thursday, Sept. 26 at 6:30 PM in the Annex Conference Room. If you're unable to attend, please contact Chris Overby at 903-720-0974.
Fall Music Program
Everyone is welcome to join us this Saturday, September 28, at 6:30 PM in the ALERT Auditorium as many of our young campus musicians share the music they have been learning. This informal event will be followed by a brief time of fellowship and light refreshments for those who wish to stay. Please contact Angie Levendusky with any questions.
Area 13 
We will be spraying Area 13 tomorrow, Tuesday, September 24. Please refrain from entering Area 13 until October 1 as a safety precaution. 
Ice Cream Social
Dwayne and Margaret Gearhart would like to invite everyone to join them for an ice cream social open house on Sunday, September 29 from 5-8 PM at their home, 230 W. Laurel Lane. They are looking forward to reconnecting with everyone after their travels!
Burn Pile Update 
Please do not dump branches and debris by the wastewater race track. For alternate debris locations, contact Chris Overby. 
Family Camp Meal RSVP
Family Camp is just around the corner! Meals will be discounted for staff ($3/adult, $2.50/child) Saturday, October 5–Saturday, October 12 at brunch. Please RSVP and check out our menu here!
Important Family Camp Details
Linked is the Updated Family Camp Event Summary. We will be updating this document, so check back for the latest info! 

Oct. 2 — Family Camp Briefing (11:45 AM, Dining Room)
Oct. 5 — Ops/Battalion Meeting (9:00 AM, Sports Complex) Camp shirts available for purchase for staff photo after brunch outside the Dining Room at 11:00 AM. 
Oct. 5 — Activity Coordinator Meeting (11:30 PM, Dining Room)
Oct. 12 — Family Camp Staff Party (6:00 PM, Dining Room)


Just a heads up, all of our staff, volunteers, and families will need to complete this digital liability waiver to receive the Family Camp wristband. Wristbands will be available at the meeting on Oct. 2. 
Free Community Events
If you know of anyone who might be interested, we'd love to have them join us for Family Camp Community Night and/or our annual Veterans Banquet. Spread the word! 
Battalion Update | Capt. Winkler
Construction and Tech returned home from deployment late Saturday, and Aviation, Dive, and EMT headed down to replace them Sunday morning. The first week of deployment went really well, and the guys were able to be a big encouragement to the SP team they worked alongside. Please pray for the guys deployed this week for safety while doing tree work, and for safety working in the heat and humidity. Back here on campus, Tech is working on structural collapse this week, and Construction will be working with cement and masonry for most of the week.
Basic Training Update | Maj. Hawley
One week down, eight to go! A big thank you to everyone who joined us on Monday evening for the official start of Unit 71—your support is greatly appreciated! The men are adjusting to life in Basic Training, and starting to learn the basics of ropework and land navigation. Please keep them in your prayers as we begin our first hikes this week, starting with the Micro Hike on Monday and the 3-Hour Hike on Friday.

As a reminder, please respect the road barriers in place for everyone’s safety, including the recruits.

Thank you again for your continued prayers and support throughout this adventure!

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Staff Fellowship Meal Details [complimentary meals of the year and monthly fellowship meal details]

MONDAY
Lunch: Salad, Baked Potatoes with Beef and Alfredo Sauce, Rolls
Dinner: Cucumber Salad, Pitas, Chicken, Feta, Quinoa

TUESDAY
LunchSalad, Meatball Hoagies, Parmesan Potatoes
DinnerSalad, Beef Burritos, Pico de Gallo, Tortilla Chips, Salsa, Sour Cream

WEDNESDAY 
LunchSalad, Bagel Tuna Melts, Potato Chips and Dip, Coconut Cream Pie
DinnerSalad, Spicy Honey Mustard Chicken, Bacon Ranch Green Beans, Pumpkin Muffins

THURSDAY 
LunchBroccoli Salad, BBQ Chicken, Potato Salad, Rolls
DinnerSalad, Butter Chicken, Basmati Rice, Naan

FRIDAY
Lunch: Salad, Tortellini Pasta Salad
DinnerSalad, Pizza, Sweet Tea

SATURDAY 
Brunch: Fruit Salad, Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole, French Toast, Yogurt, Cereal

NEXT MONDAY
Lunch: Fruit, Fried Eggs, Chicken Strips and Gravy, Waffles, Juice
DinnerSalad, Beef and Rice Casserole, Rolls
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