For those who'd like to donate to the victims of the devastating tornadoes in Oklahoma, please do not donate bottled water or used clothing. A cash donation is best and will be used to meet the specific needs. Donations can be sent to: Oklahoma ACS Disaster Response at P.O. Box 32098 Oklahoma City, OK 73132-0298. You can also contribute at church by marking your tithe envelope "Oklahoma Disaster Response". Alternatively, you can donate online at www.communityservices.org or by calling 800.381.7171. 

 Check out the latest edition of FLAME Magazine, featuring brand new designs, articles, and content! To download the Spring edition of FLAME, click here!

Join a team of family life specialists as they make this event an unforgettable experience for you and your spouse! The marriage retreat is at the Omni Hotel and Resort in Irving, Texas and takes place September 6-8. Click here to register or download the brochure for more information! 

Yesterday Adventist Community Services Disaster Response assisted with the West, Texas explosion response. ACS DR worked in collaboration with the Hill County Emergency Managment Team, serving at a Collection Center at the Hillsboro Outlet Mall, which is about 15 miles north of West. We are collecting emergency supplies, sorting and organizing them before sending them on to West. 

The following post appeared April 18 on the Hill County Emergency Management Facebook Page:

"This request comes from the Mayor of West. All the goods donated are wonderful but we have received so much, it has become a problem. At this time there are no real materials needs for supplies. What will make the BIGGEST affect, is donate money to the relief at Point West Bank & Trust (254) 826-5333 or State National Bank (254) 826-3721."

Register today for the Super Sprint Triathlon at Lake Whitney Ranch! The triathlon will take place on Sunday, July 14, 2013 in Clifton, Texas and will feature a 400 meter swim, a 6.2 mile bike ride, and a 1.5 mile run. Online registration closes July 11, so register now at txsda.org/LWRtriath!

Be sure to check out the upcoming Elders' Training events around the Texas Conference! The theme is TEAM MINISTRY – Building and Strengthening the Local Church. Topics include spiritual evaluation, what constitutes a healthy church, missional focus, and effective structures! For dates, locations, or to RSVP go to TexasAdventist.org/Elders.