Summer Camp is a great way to help kids take that next step. The kids are going to have a blast and I hope you will help make that possible. Camp Buckner has a lot to offer and the pictures we took in January are just a small tast of what kids will experience. Enjoy.
Every year we take students in the fall to a weekend retreat. We have great times enjoying activities, music, and discussions. Last year there were a lot of cool things that happened but one thing in particular that was a God send came at the end as we were leaving. I had not talked about baptism that weekend but one of our students who knew she needed to take the plunge came to us conveying that it was time. So in about 65 degree weather and in 50 degree water we stepped out. Another student... Continue reading ...
Music is a powerful influence with students. We use music in our services to help break down walls and prepare students to hear truth and create opportunities for them to think in ways they have not thought of before. During our pain and addiction series one of our students, Chris Fraga, sang this song by Thousand Foot Crutch, This is a Call. We have done everything from Radiohead to Hillsong to help tell kids about Jesus. Thanks for helping us buy equipment and supplies to create experiences... Continue reading ...
One Friday night before a concert we were lucky enough to be allowed to borrow a few pieces to a mobile skatepark. You've seen kids like this everywhere. They ride around looking for fun. We hope this year to be able to do this every Wednesday with equipment of our own. Take a look and realize there are hundreds of more kids just like these out in NW Austin who given the chance and some great conversations over time from caring leaders can come to know a wonderful Savior. Enjoy.
