Posts with the category “firstkidz”

Fishing. Canoeing at the lake. Memories of a childhood friend. Camp food. Powerful worship experiences. Seeing the Bible come alive. Yes, you guessed it! We are registering for Preteen Camp 2025! I love the flood of memories that come back to my heart and mind every year when we begin planning for preteen camp. East Texas Baptist Encampment is a special place.Missions seem to be a theme in our chi...  Read More

A few years ago, I felt compelled to integrate missions into our children’s ministry with more intentionality. As I look at our students, I often think about how many may be called to missions.  Read More

The month of January is such an odd month in Texas. The Christmas decorations come down, and we really don’t know what to put up in their place. Snowflakes seem to be a curious choice for décor when it is 75 degrees outside. Some of us jump into decorating for Valentine’s Day (that would be me), and others choose to put greenery where the sparkly Christmas décor once rested. For most, January com...  Read More