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Earlier this month, the KiDs Beach Club^® team gathered from across the country for an incredible four-day Staff Advance. More than just a retreat, this time together allowed us to strengthen our team, grow in our mission, and create lasting memories.

From the moment we arrived, the energy and excitement were palpable. We kicked off with a time of prayer reminding us of the importance of unity and our mission. Throughout our sessions, we engaged in meaningful discussions, shared insights, and took time to learn together. Each moment reinforcing our commitment to reaching kids for Christ in public schools.

One of the highlights of the Advance was hearing from our esteemed new Board Member, Randy Draper. His message centered around the theme of 'Happy To Do It,' inspiring us to serve with joy and enthusiasm. His words of wisdom and encouragement reminded us of the deeper purpose behind our work, leaving us all feeling recharged, uplifted, and ready to press forward with renewed passion and dedication.

The team also took a deep dive into our new Five-Year National Growth Strategy, as well as our Communications Plan for the year to promote KBC to a broader audience. The entire staff learned about KBC’s efforts to grow the organization by identifying thousands of new potential church partners, beginning in the Southeastern portion of the U.S. and spreading out from there.

Of course, no trip to Texas would be complete without experiencing the historic Fort Worth Stockyards! Our team had an amazing time exploring, taking in the sights, and embracing a bit of Texas culture. Whether it was watching the famous longhorn cattle drive, enjoying great food, or simply walking through the streets, it was a perfect way to wrap up an unforgettable time together of fun, fellowship, and focus.

As we look ahead, we can’t wait for next year’s Staff Advance! The time spent learning, laughing, and growing as a team has only strengthened our resolve to continue impacting lives through KiDs Beach Club^®. Until next time, we press on with renewed excitement for all that God has in store!

At KiDs Beach Club^®, we love seeing kids take biblical truths and apply them to their everyday lives. On Thursday, February 27th, our character word was confidence, trusting in someone greater than you to fight the giants along with you.

That week, the kids were facing a big challenge: state testing. We reminded them that just like David stood before Goliath with unwavering faith, they too could trust God to help them overcome their "giant" of state testing. The Beach Club^® leaders encouraged them to pray before taking their test, knowing that God cares about every part of their lives, including their schoolwork.

One student, Layla, truly took this to heart. She believed that if God could help David, He would help her, too. But Layla did something unexpected. She prayed out loud before her test!

As we all know, state testing is silent time, and no talking is allowed. Layla’s bold prayer caught everyone’s attention, and she was pulled out of the classroom by the principal. They had a conversation about what had happened.

But here is the amazing part. Layla stood firm in her faith. She was not ashamed to pray and she was not afraid of the consequences. She simply trusted in God, just as they had talked about.

A Reward for Bravery and Faith

The next week, the Club leaders could not let Layla’s courage go unnoticed. They celebrated and rewarded her for her bravery and faith! She did not just hear the lesson on confidence. She lived it!

In a world where it is often easier to stay quiet about faith, Layla showed true confidence in God. What an incredible reminder that Jesus is proud of those who stand up for Him.

Let’s all be like Layla this week: bold, confident, and unafraid to trust God with our giants.

Born in China in 1902 to Christian missionaries, Eric was a bright and studious child who captured the imagination of the entire world with his resolute faith, character, and conviction.

Though he spent his early years in China with his parents, he was sent to boarding school in England, eventually ending up at Edinburgh University in Scotland. It was during his time that he became a world-class runner.

At the British Olympic Trials in 1923, Eric set a new, long-standing British record for the 100-yard race. He also won the 220-yard race in record time, qualifying him for the 1924 Paris Olympics!

But Eric’s Christian faith was publicly tested in Paris when the 100-meter qualifying race was scheduled for a Sunday. Eric felt Sunday was the Lord’s day, and even though it was his best event, he never ran on Sundays. When he refused to run, he was initially labeled a traitor to his country. But he stood his ground, choosing to honor God and not compromise his faith.

Backed into a corner, the British Olympic committee made an unprecedented change and put him in the 200-meter and 400-meter races. He won the Bronze medal in the 200, and set a new Olympic and World Record in the 400, becoming a national hero, not so much because of his on-track achievement, but for his unwavering faith.

Eric Liddell’s life was memorialized in the 1981 movie Chariots of Fire, which won four Academy Awards including Best Picture.

KiDs Beach Club^® also understands the value of resolute faith, and we are blessed by our many faithful ministry partners who stand proudly and support KBC with their monthly gifts. They are OUR CHAMPIONS because of their unwavering support!

Donors who Give Every Month (GEMs) provide the backbone of support we need to share Jesus with countless children every year. Would you please join us as a ministry partner by signing up to give to KBC monthly?

Signing up to be a KBC GEM is easy and quick. Simply scan the QR code below or go to www.kidsbeachclub.org/donate today. Your monthly gift, no matter how small or large, will be a tremendous blessing to KBC.

Please become a KBC GEM CHAMPION today!

We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with The Perfect Light — Texas’ premier landscape lighting and Christmas lighting company!

When you purchase lighting from The Perfect Light and use KiDs Beach Club’s exclusive redemption code: Beach, 10 percent of the sale will be donated back to KiDs Beach Club^®! This generous offer applies to:

• Landscape lighting sales

• First-year Christmas lighting sales (for new customers)

• Any Christmas Light Additions for existing customers to your current design. 

It’s never too early to start planning for your holiday lighting or to brighten your home year-round with stunning landscape lighting. 

Something incredible is happening in Burleson, Texas! God is moving in a powerful way through KiDs Beach Club®! Three local schools have become places of life change, where kids are not only hearing about Jesus but responding to His love in amazing ways.

At Bransom Academy of the Arts, 43 children are attending Beach Club®, and already, one child has made a profession of faith this year.

At Norwood Elementary, 52 kids gather each week to learn about Jesus, and the impact is undeniable! 18 children have given their lives to Christ, plus three more just this week!

At Taylor Elementary, Beach Club® is reaching 56 kids, and nine have made a profession of faith so far this year.

That’s over 30 children who have made Jesus their Forever Friend!

One of those kids is Rider, a 5th grader at Beach Club. Rider’s twin brother accepted Christ last year, and this year, it was Rider’s turn. He came with a serious heart, fully understanding what he was doing, and made Jesus his Forever Friend. Later that day, his brother asked, “Well, did you do it?” to which Rider proudly responded, “Yes, I sure did!”

The impact doesn’t stop with just the kids. When a child says “yes” to Jesus, the ripple effect spreads to their families, friends, and local churches. These clubs are becoming bridges that are connecting kids to Christ, families to faith, and communities to the hope of the Gospel.

This is why we do what we do. Beach Clubs® aren’t just an after-school program; they are life-changing, eternity-shaping moments for kids who may not hear about Jesus anywhere else.

Would you join us in praying for these students and their families? And if your church is looking for a way to impact the next generation, there’s room for more! Find out how you can be part of this incredible movement at kidsbeachclub.org.

God is moving. Let’s keep the fire burning!

Lily, a fifth grader, made the life-changing decision to trust Jesus at Beach Club^®. Little did she know, her faith would spark a movement within her entire family.

A few weeks after her salvation, Lily told her mom she wanted to go to church. Though hesitant, her mom agreed. And to everyone’s surprise, Lily’s little sister and grandmother came along too. This was a miraculous moment, as her grandmother had previously vowed never to step inside a church again.

The next Sunday, even more family members showed up: Uncles, aunts, and cousins, filling two full rows of pews. That morning, Lily felt something stirring in her heart. She told her pastor, “Something’s wrong… I need to talk to you aboutsomething missing.” As they walked through her salvation decision, she realized what she needed was baptism. Just as she made that decision, her uncle stepped forward, saying, “Pastor, I need to get saved.” Right then and there, he surrendered his life to Christ.

The impact didn’t stop there. In the following weeks, Lily’s cousin also gave her life to Jesus, and her cousin’s mom, recommitted her faith and was baptized. Then, Lily and her uncle were baptized together, marking another incredible moment for their growing faith-filled family.

Lily and her family have been faithfully attending church and even Wednesday night Bible studies. What started with one child’s salvation has led to an entire family drawing closer to Jesus and it all began with KiDs Beach Club^®.

Would you like to see stories like Lily’s happen in your church? Learn more at kidsbeachclub.org.