Texas Sunbeam Odyssey

met July 11, 2026

at Rosewood Baptist Church, Gilmer, Texas

9:30 am - 3 pm

Our theme was Jesus Loves the Little Children with Mark 19:14 as our theme verse. Sunbeams discovered how much Jesus absolutely loves them (Mark 18:1-6). Sunbeams love Jesus because He first loved them (I John 4:19). Sunbeams can show their love for Jesus by "letting their light shine" (Matthew 5:16). 

After dressing in Bible-day attire, Sunbeams traveled back in time on an Odyssey to discover how children in Biblical history have let their light shine for God. Using their examples, Sunbeams identified how they too can shine for God as a light in their world (Matthew 5:14 - Sunbeam Motto). Sunbeams also had opportunities in praise, crafts, fellowship, refreshments, and fun!

We had 7 Sunbeams, 6 counselors, and 4 Galileans, and raised $1,099 for our project, Texas Missionary Family Care Ministry. 

We thank you for your prayers for Sunbeam attendance, their understanding of how much Jesus treasures them, and how He can use them to bring others to God! Continue pray for our Sunbeams and their leaders as they go back home to share Jesus with those around them!

Texas State Sunbeam Promoter

​Elvera Koonce

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