05/19/2026
“One of the most beautiful things about Lake Whitney Ranch is that God meets us there in a special way,” Lynette Ecord.
MAY 23, 2026 | TEXAS VISION
Gratitude for God’s Goodness
By Lynette Ecord, director for Planned Giving & Trust Services
Texas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, Alvarado, Texas
One of the most beautiful things about Lake Whitney Ranch is that God meets us there in a special way. Through worship, conversations, quiet moments by the water and even during games and laughter, we’re reminded that God is active, present and working in our lives.
Today, we have an opportunity to respond to God’s goodness. This offering isn’t just about giving money; it’s about supporting the mission that God is accomplishing through Lake Whitney Ranch, Christian education and local churches. Every dollar helps create a space where young people and adults encounter Christ, build friendships and experience spiritual growth that lasts.
When you give, you’re investing in life-changing moments:
• A camper hearing the gospel clearly for the first time
• Leaders receiving support and resources to serve faithfully
• Students discovering their calling
• A community being strengthened in faith
Your gift—big or small—makes a real difference.
As the Bible says in 2 Corinthians 9:7 NIV, “Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” Today, we invite you to give cheerfully, joyfully and with gratitude for all that God is doing.