“Believe” Texico Adventurer Family Camp 2023

CORRALES, N.M. – Last fall, the Texico Conference held our Adventurer Family Camp, themed, “Believe.” The Club Ministries department was intentional about crafting a schedule and program that not only engaged the campers but also resonated with them at their current life stage. We were also dedicated to ensuring that our mission and message reached the parents. 

Ramsey Asenjo, pastor of Avon Park Seventh-day Adventist Church in Avon Park, Fla., served as the speaker, and he did a great job of bringing the life of Jehosephat into the hearts and minds of the Adventurers. He illustrated how God utilized an ordinary individual to accomplish big things, regardless of whether he felt ready, talented, wise or adequate. The young people at the camp learned that they, too, must believe that they are the individuals God needs in His army. Asenjo also emphasized that parents play a pivotal role in the battle that Satan is waging against their children.

We are all called to believe! To have faith that God will use us to impact someone’s life if we are simply willing to be used. We don’t always have to know the precise moment, be fully prepared or even strive hard at all times. When God moves within us, we must be willing to believe, and He takes care of the rest.

We are thankful for all the Adventurers, parents and staff members who made the weekend a great blessing and a successful experience. Numerous volunteers taught awards such as magnets, leaves, stories and so much more.

Texico is immensely grateful for the substantial growth it has witnessed in club ministries. In 2022, there were seven Adventurer clubs, and in 2023, there were 23 registered clubs. This growth is attributed to the outstanding leadership, supportive parents and dedicated churches - a responsibility many of them willingly accept.

Texico remains eternally thankful to Asenjo, the Sandia View Academy students who led worship and the area coordinators for not just taking action but for believing in the Texico Adventurers Club ministry!

By Eric Chavez
Youth, Young Adults and Club Ministries Director