06/06/2026
We wanted to thank everyone who supported, shared and showed up to celebrate what the Lord is doing at Thrive Girls Academy (TGA), Adult Teen Challenge of Texas. You all made our Gala in central Texas one to remember.
We were blessed to have Judge Ryan Larson open up for our Invocation. Julie Watts for our Benediction. Williamson County will be transformed by the blood of Jesus.
The testimonies by our students touched us and revealed hope for our families in Christ Jesus. From the choir presentation to the family testimonials, lives were impacted and the vision of TGA was demonstrated. The blood of Jesus Christ is still redeeming us today!
President George Thomas gave us an update on the foundation we are building on. It is God’s mercy and grace alone that sustains us.
Dr. Dolly Thomas gave us a deeper dive into Hope Kids and the initiatives desired to see entire families reunified. Something special is happening with this new vision for all our campuses in Texas. Our hope and prayer is to reach many families with Hope Kids in Adult Teen Challenge worldwide.
We would like to thank the following local bodies that have been a part of what God is doing at TGA:
Freedom Church (Round Rock)
Life Connection Church
Revelation of Christ Church
The Bridge Church
Celebration Church
We would also like to thank our sponsors who helped make this Gala happen:
Houston Family
Denha-Rankin Automotive
Freedom Church (Round Rock)
Jonathan Dement & Rodney Hall
Michelle & Wesley Christian
Valerie Covey, Pct. 3 Commissioner
Loyalty Cutz
Covert Hutto
Joseph Camarda
Mas Faijtas
Kathy Davis
Amy Glass
Tangles Salon
Travis Jackson
Shane Scofield
Thanks to the leaders of other campuses of Adult Teen Challenge of Texas, for showing up and supporting us at our 1st Gala in Round Rock:
Carlos Pinero (Director), Houston Men's Campus
Jonathan Mitchell (Director), Brenham Men's Campus
Austin (Director) & Sarah Baughman, San Antonio Men's Campus
Greg Ambroso (Director), Azle Men’s Campus
Randa Hickman, Azle Men's Campus
Phil & Barbie Parsons, New Hope Christian Academy
Monica Anderson (Director), TGA (Montgomery)
Special thanks:
Thank you team members of Thrive Girls Academy, for all the months of dedication, planning, rehearsing, meetings, and ex*****on to make this Gala happen. I am blessed to do life and ministry with you all.
Thank you Revelation of Christ Church (ROCC) for leading us in worship. Our King was glorified. Your willingness to be used by God was seen last night. We are eternally grateful.
I also want to thank our serve teams from ROCC & Adult Teen Challenge Men's campuses, Brenham and Houston, for serving our guests with joy and gusto. The Kingdom of God is seen in our serving in word and deed.
Blessed to be connected to so many beautiful people in Christ Jesus! - Manny Tellez
