Starting a New Year
by Haley Galvan on October 1st, 2024
We are so thrilled to be back in action with our weekly programs! The excitement of our students on the first day back to House of Faith is always so precious. They truly love being there! At one of my Backyard Bible Clubs this week a student asked during playtime, “Are we still going to learn about Jesus?” When I said yes, she exclaimed, “Good! Jesus is my favorite!”We are kicking off this semest... Read More
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Thank You, Community Partners
by Marci Menchaca on August 28th, 2024
Community Partners are so important to help House of Faith be strong in fulfilling our mission to take Jesus to neighborhood children, youth, and families. This summer, we saw the spirit of community collaboration come together through local organizations, House of Faith donors and indispensable volunteers, to provide a memorable camp experience for House of Faith’s 4th - 6th graders.Summer camps ... Read More
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A Strong in the Lord Summer
by Haley Galvan on June 28th, 2024
“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” (Ephesians 6:10-12 ESV)We a... Read More
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Faithful in Every Season
by Haley Galvan on May 29th, 2024
“For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1 NLT)The end of our school year programs always seems a little bittersweet. We are excited for summer, and we need that little break to get ready for all the summer events, but we also miss seeing our students every week!This year there is an extra layer to this bittersweet feeling as changes in the school... Read More
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Welcome Home at Family Camp
by Brandon Berry on May 1st, 2024
“Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. Unless the Lord watches over the city, the guards stand watch in vain.”Psalm 127:1Every spring, we take around 50 families to HEB Foundation Camps for a free weekend retreat called Family Camp. The goal of Family Camp is to bring the family together away from their everyday influences and allow them to dedicate their weekend to the Lor... Read More
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The Impact: In Their Words
by Haley Galvan on March 29th, 2024
How does House of Faith help you grow closer to Jesus?
“By them teaching us more things because since we’re still young, we still need to know about God.” —7th grade girl
“It helps me grow closer to God by being able to talk to people who are close to Him.” —8th grade girl Read More
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Exploring the Hall of Faith
by Mackenzie Gunter, Backyard Bible Club Coordinator on February 28th, 2024
This semester we have had the privilege of teaching a 5-week unit to our students, Hall of Faith. This unit focuses on “The miraculous history of God’s people that inspires us to put our FAITH in God into action.” Read More
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Prayers for House of Faith - Summer 2022
by House of Faith on May 19th, 2022
Summer '22 is finally here and we are so excited to see what God is going to do in the lives of our children, youth, and families this summer. We value inviting people into our ministry and one of the ways you can be involved is by praying for our children, youth, and families this summer. Check out some specific ways you can pray below: Read More
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Wrangling Together Cowboy Christmas
by Bailey Schmitz on January 19th, 2021
House of Faith held a first of its kind drive-in Christmas party this year at Old Ft. Concho, and the whole family got to take part in it! We had 12 Christmas parties over the course of the week, and families were able to RSVP for which day and time worked best for them. We saw a total of about 400 families come throughout the week!When they arrived at the Fort, families first checked in to receiv... Read More
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