We’ve booked Mount Lebanon for an all-church Day of Delight where we’ll have the opportunity to spend the day together. The morning session will be devoted to listening prayer, After lunch, we’ll have an old fashioned field day and bake off. After dinner, we’ll have stars, ‘smores, stories and songs around the fire.

Registration & Meal Fees
Adult: $35 per person
Youth 6th-12th grade staying overnight: $40 per person
Child 11 to 18 years (no overnight stay): $35 per person
Child 10 years and under: free but must still register

Sign Up Deadline
Register and pay by Wednesday, April 10, 2024
Fees are non-refundable

Schedule for the Day

9:00 a.m.        Coffee (Texas Hall)
9:30 a.m.        Worship, devotional (Texas Hall)
9:45 a.m.        Prayer Retreat Session 1*, Carey Sims and the Cliff Temple Prayer Team (Texas Hall)
10:45 a.m.      Break
11:00 a.m.      Prayer Retreat Session 2*, Carey Sims and the Cliff Temple Prayer Team (Texas Hall)
12:00 p.m.      Lunch (Dining Hall)
1:00  p.m.       Field Day/Game Day

·         Gaga Ball
·         Human Foosball
·         9 Square
·         Kick Ball
·         Volleyball
·         Soccer
·         Basketball

2:00 p.m.        Hayrides (Round 1)
2:30 p.m.        Entry Deadline for The Great Cliff Temple Baking Show
(Please bring your best non-refrigerated entry with you when you come to the Camp).
Our team of illustrious judges will be looking for the best:

·         Cake
·         Cookie
·         Pie

3:00 p.m.        Baking awards, and eating… homemade ice cream, too! (Texas Hall)
4:00 p.m.        On your own…

·         Games, Round 2!
·         Spend time with old and new friends.
·         Walk the grounds or to Revelation or Inspiration Point

5:00 p.m.        Dinner (Dining Hall)
7:00 p.m.        Hayrides
7:00 p.m.        Stories, stars, & ‘smores (Campfire Site - RV Park)
Tell us or read us a short story that gives you delight.
Here are some ideas:

·         family story
·         vacation or holiday story
·         Cliff Temple story
·         God story
·         Selection from a favorite book or short story

* During this time, prayer exercises and prayer-focused learning for parents and kids will be led by Emilie Flaherty, Michelle Collins, and Mindy Long in the DBU Hospitality House.

Easter Worship at 11:00 a.m.

Cliff Temple's youth group is hosting a golf tournament on March 25, 2024 to help raise funds for its 2024 mission trip.

To sign up to play in the tournament or provide a sponsorship,

If you prefer to contribute a monetary gift in lieu of playing golf,

Join us on March 20 for a premiere screening of Following the Footsteps: Walking Where Jesus Walked. Some of our church members have taken this journey to the Holy Land, and this documentary is a sampling of what they experienced. Our prayer is that this film will give you a taste of the "real" Jesus and stir up in you a hunger to know Him more fully and follow Him more closely. Invite friends to join us on Wednesday, March 20, from 6:00-7:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. A one-minute trailer for the film is available here: https://vimeo.com/footstepsofjesus/trailer

Our March artist is our own Stan Granberry. The title of his work is The Heavens Declare the Glory of the Lord

Stan was born in Oak Cliff but grew up in rural Oklahoma on several acres. He often played outside and enjoyed looking at the clouds, sunsets, storms, and stars in the sky. He says, “God is the most exquisite and creative artist, and I attempt to capture what God has already painted in the sky and nature and will often use trees as the frame for the image that I emphasize.” 

For youth (grades 6-12)

Teachers in Peru want to learn more about how to teach children about Jesus. We want to help train these teachers to increase discipleship with the next generation. We are also planning an evangelistic effort with adults.

Pastor Enrique Ginocchio (brother of our Esther Ginocchio), will be at Cliff Temple next week to talk about this trip. Brother Ginocchio serves as pastor of Iglesia Bautista de San Fernando Chosica, which is located close to Lima, Peru. Please join us in room 103 on Wednesday, March 13, at 6:00 p.m. to learn how you can be involved, whether you are interested in traveling with the group or simply want to support those who are going.

Join us for a community coffee chat on Thursday, February 29! We will be hosting a Davis Street Espresso coffee pop-up at the Cliff Temple coffee bar. Beverages will be available for purchase from 7:30-8:30 a.m.

Beginning at 8:30 a.m., we will have a presentation from Mary Ann Bradberry titled "Understanding the Child's Mind, Body, and Spirit." Mary Ann has a strong background in child development and seeks to share her knowledge with the community so that we can be better equipped to understand the children around us.

Whether you have children of your own, work with them, or seek to improve the well-being of those in your community - you won't want to miss this presentation!

Childcare
Childcare will be available for the event on a reservation basis only. All childcare must be reserved by Thursday, February 22. On February 29, drop-off for children will begin at 8:20 a.m. and pick-up will follow at the conclusion of the event.

Location
Cliff Temple Baptist Church, Fellowship Hall
Park and enter at 125 Sunset Avenue

Questions?
If you have any questions, please contact Emilie at emilie@clifftemple.org.

Our Presenter, Mary Ann Bradberry

Mary Ann’s experience in the field of childhood Christian education has spanned over 40+ years. Early in her life, she realized that God was calling her to be an advocate for children. That calling has lead her to be a teacher, childhood minister, curriculum writer and editor, speaker, trainer, and Executive Director of the Early Childhood Christian Network (ECCN).

Since retiring from ECCN in 2020, Mary Ann has been exploring life through the eyes of her now six-year-old granddaughter. Through this experience and an awareness of societal pressures on children and families, Mary Ann is more committed than ever to helping adults gain the knowledge and understanding to create the relationships and pathways children need to thrive and experience the wonder and awe of God and His creation.

Mary Ann holds a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and a graduate degree in Early Childhood Education from North Texas State University in Denton, Texas. She also has done extensive study in the area of brain development of young children.

Mary Ann is co-author of the book Teaching Preschoolers: First Steps Toward Faith and a contributor to the book Kids Ministry 101. She also wrote the introduction to the Weekday Early Education Curriculum Guide for Pre-K published by LifeWay Christian Resources and numerous articles for ParentLife magazine. Mary Ann has also been an online adjunct professor at Dallas Baptist University.

Mary Ann and her husband, Doran, attend Real Life Church in Austin, Texas, where they spend Sunday mornings teaching kindergartners.

Please join us for Wednesday night Community Dinners in Fellowship Hall. There will be five weekly dinners open to adults, youth, and children in our area. These meals will be prepared by local caterers and are priced at $7 for adults and $3 for children. When registering, you may select all five dates or one date at a time. Reservations are due the Sunday before the dinner. Invite your neighbors, and we can’t wait to see you there!

DINNER SERVED
5:15 - 6:15 p.m.

DATES AND MENUS
Appreciation - January 10 reservations close Sunday, 1/7
Spaghetti and meatballs, broccoli, breadsticks

Expectation - January 17 reservations close Sunday, 1/14
Stew and rice, bread, dessert

Expectation - January 17 reservations close Sunday, 1/14
Chicken and dumplings

Listening - January 24 reservations close Sunday, 1/21
Sauteed chicken, mashed potatoes, salad

Conflict - February 7 reservations close Sunday, 2/4
Chili and cornbread

MEAL FEES
due with reservation
Adult: $7
Child 18 years and under: $3

Elective courses are four week courses that are designed to move participants deeper in their walk with God through learning, practices, and creative topics. These classes are a great opportunity to meet new people and engage with gifted instructors.

A Trinitarian Perspective of the 21st Century

This course intends the believer to grow in purity, confidence, and joy through understanding and obeying the triune God in the middle of a chaotic and fallen world.

Elective courses are four week courses that are designed to move participants deeper in their walk with God through learning, practices, and creative topics. These classes are a great opportunity to meet new people and engage with gifted instructors.

Learning to Listen

Developing skills and practices that will help you tune in and listen to God.

Please join us for Wednesday night Community Dinners in Fellowship Hall. There will be five weekly dinners open to adults, youth, and children in our area. These meals will be prepared by local caterers and are priced at $7 for adults and $3 for children. When registering, you may select all five dates or one date at a time. Reservations are due the Sunday before the dinner. Invite your neighbors, and we can’t wait to see you there!

DINNER SERVED
5:15 - 6:15 p.m.

DATES AND MENUS
Appreciation - January 10 reservations close Sunday, 1/7
Spaghetti and meatballs, broccoli, breadsticks

Expectation - January 17 reservations close Sunday, 1/14
Chicken and dumplings

Listening - January 24 reservations close Sunday, 1/21
Sauteed chicken, mashed potatoes, salad

Integrity - January 31 reservations close Sunday, 1/28
Tacos, rice, beans

Conflict - February 7 reservations close Sunday, 2/4
Chili and cornbread

MEAL FEES
due with reservation
Adult: $7
Child 18 years and under: $3

Instructors: Trevor Jamieson and Hannah Moses

Cost: Free

Must attend both dates

Join us for a free pottery class led by  instructors Trevor Jamieson and his grandmother Hannah Moses! In this engaging two-week course, participants will explore the art of slab building to create unique cups and dishes from clay. The first week will be dedicated to crafting these beautiful pieces, while the second week will focus on the art of glazing. It's a fun and interactive experience where attendees will not only learn the techniques of pottery but also have the satisfaction of crafting their own functional and artistic pieces. Please note that participants are required to attend both classes to fully benefit from this creative journey. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unleash your creativity and discover the joy of pottery!

Please join us for Wednesday night Community Dinners in Fellowship Hall. There will be five weekly dinners open to adults, youth, and children in our area. These meals will be prepared by local caterers and are priced at $7 for adults and $3 for children. When registering, you may select all five dates or one date at a time. Reservations are due the Sunday before the dinner. Invite your neighbors, and we can’t wait to see you there!

DINNER SERVED
5:15 - 6:15 p.m.

DATES AND MENUS
Appreciation - January 10 reservations close Sunday, 1/7
Spaghetti and meatballs, broccoli, breadsticks

Expectation - January 17 reservations close Sunday, 1/14
Chicken and dumplings

Listening - January 24 reservations close Sunday, 1/21
Sauteed chicken, mashed potatoes, salad

Integrity - January 31 reservations close Sunday, 1/28
Tacos, rice, beans

Conflict - February 7 reservations close Sunday, 2/4
Chili and cornbread

MEAL FEES
due with reservation
Adult: $7
Child 18 years and under: $3

Please join us for Wednesday night Community Dinners in Fellowship Hall. There will be five weekly dinners open to adults, youth, and children in our area. These meals will be prepared by local caterers and are priced at $7 for adults and $3 for children. When registering, you may select all five dates or one date at a time. Reservations are due the Sunday before the dinner. Invite your neighbors, and we can’t wait to see you there!

DINNER SERVED
5:15 - 6:15 p.m.

DATES AND MENUS
Appreciation - January 10 reservations close Sunday, 1/7
Spaghetti and meatballs, broccoli, breadsticks

Expectation - January 17 reservations close Sunday, 1/14
Chicken and dumplings

Listening - January 24 reservations close Sunday, 1/21
Sauteed chicken, mashed potatoes, salad

Integrity - January 31 reservations close Sunday, 1/28
Tacos, rice, beans

Conflict - February 7 reservations close Sunday, 2/4
Chili and cornbread

MEAL FEES
due with reservation
Adult: $7
Child 18 years and under: $3

Please join us for Wednesday night Community Dinners in Fellowship Hall. There will be five weekly dinners open to adults, youth, and children in our area. These meals will be prepared by local caterers and are priced at $7 for adults and $3 for children. When registering, you may select all five dates or one date at a time. Reservations are due the Sunday before the dinner. Invite your neighbors, and we can’t wait to see you there!

DINNER SERVED
5:15 - 6:15 p.m.

DATES AND MENUS
Appreciation - January 10 reservations close Sunday, 1/7
Spaghetti and meatballs, broccoli, breadsticks

Expectation - January 17 reservations close Sunday, 1/14
Stew and rice, bread, dessert

Listening - January 24 reservations close Sunday, 1/21
Chicken and dumplings

Integrity - January 31 reservations close Sunday, 1/28
Tacos, rice, beans

Conflict - February 7 reservations close Sunday, 2/4
Chili and cornbread

MEAL FEES
due with reservation
Adult: $7
Child 18 years and under: $3