APRIL 25, 2026 | TEXAS VISION
Our Texas Treasure
By Marshall Gonzales, North Texas representative and stewardship coordinator,
Texas Conference Planned Giving & Trust Services, Alvarado, Texas
We had not had a family reunion in quite some time. There was always a problem with timing and getting everyone together. Then, while I was participating in a retreat one day at Lake Whitney Ranch, I thought, “Why not have a family reunion at Lake Whitney Ranch?” It was centrally located for everyone. I could rent one of the lodges, and its six bedrooms would provide plenty of space for the various members of my family. I reached out to everyone, and they all agreed that we should have a Thanksgiving family reunion at Lake Whitney Ranch.
As the old saying goes, a wonderful time was had by all. We played games, toured the ranch, relaxed by the lake and had a joyous time together. Some of my family members had never been to Lake Whitney Ranch. They were amazed at all that could be done there, from family reunions to camps for youth, Pathfinders, Adventurers and Master Guides, as well as the facilities available for churches to host retreats or training sessions.
None of this would be possible without your continued support for Lake Whitney Ranch. I know firsthand that it was a blessing to us, and that Lake Whitney Ranch is a blessing to others. It’s definitely “A Light in the Heart of Texas.”
This Sabbath’s offering is for Texas Vision, which supports Lake Whitney Ranch Development, worthy student funds for Texas Conference academy students and Texas Conference church building needs.

25 DE ABRIL DEL 2026 | VISIÓN DE TEXAS
Nuestro Tesoro de Texas
Por Marshall Gonzales, representante del area norte de Texas y coordinador del Departamento de Mayordomía, Conferencia de Texas Donaciones Planificadas y Testamentos, Alvarado, Texas
No habíamos tenido una reunión familiar en bastante tiempo. Siempre había un problema con nuestros compromisos y reunir a todos. Luego, mientras participaba en un retiro en Lake Whitney Ranch, pensé: “¿Por qué no hacer una reunión familiar aquí?” Estaba en un lugar céntrico para todos. Podría alquilar uno de los alojamientos, y sus seis dormitorios ofrecerían mucho espacio para los distintos miembros de mi familia. Contacté a todos, y estuvieron de acuerdo en que deberíamos hacer una reunión familiar de Acción de Gracias en Lake Whitney Ranch.
Como dice el viejo refrán, todos lo pasaron en grande. Jugamos, paseamos por el rancho, nos relajamos junto al lago y pasamos un rato alegre juntos. Algunos de mis familiares nunca habían estado en Lake Whitney Ranch. Se sorprendieron de todo lo que se podía hacer allí, desde reuniones familiares hasta campamentos para jóvenes, así como para Conquistadores, Aventureros y Guías Mayores, y de las instalaciones disponibles para que las iglesias organizen sus retiros o sesiones de entrenamiento.
Nada de esto sería posible sin vuestro apoyo continuo a Lake Whitney Ranch. Sé de primera mano que fue una bendición para nosotros, y que Lake Whitney Ranch es una bendición para los demás. Definitivamente, es “Una luz en el corazón de Texas”.
La oferta de este sábado es para Texas Vision, que apoya el desarrollo del rancho Lake Whitney, los fondos estudiantiles meritorios para estudiantes de las academias y las necesidades de construcción de iglesias de la Conferencia de Texas.


God cares about every facet of our existence: our relationships, our health, how we use our time and finances, whether we use our talents for Him, and how we take care of our planet. Stewardship is about the transformation we experience when Jesus is first in our lives. Stewardship, in fact, is a gift and a position of responsibility to God, each other, and the planet. Stewardship is about living a Grateful life – grateful for all we’ve been given.
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