Renovated Barn Provides Additional Meeting Space

CLIFTON, TEX. – The Texas Conference Stewardship, Planned Giving & Trust Services team celebrated the Sabbath in the newly renovated red barn at Lake Whitney Ranch on March 15, 2025. 

“Since our trust officers are located throughout Texas, we need to schedule time together,” shared Lynette Ecord, Texas Conference Stewardship, Planned Giving & Trust Services director. “We wanted to incorporate worship, community service and team-building activities, so the ranch seemed like a natural fit. It is exciting to see its progress and to be the first group to use the red barn.”

“We are working hard to increase our lodging and meeting space at the ranch,” added Hector Perez, Lake Whitney Ranch director. “We are grateful for the many donors supporting the $25 in ’25 campaign.”

This campaign encourages every household to contribute a one-time gift of $300, or $25 per month, for Lake Whitney Ranch development. You can text LWR25in25 to 41444 to access the online giving page.

More church groups and retreats are being scheduled at the ranch, which is exactly the outcome Perez hopes to see. To make a reservation, go online to LakeWhitneyRanch.org. 

The following organizations provided materials, experience or time to complete the red barn: AR Plumbing LLC; Chuck Easley Construction; San Antonio Spanish Durango Seventh-day Adventist Church; Texas Adventist Community Services; Texas Conference Stewardship, Planned Giving & Trust Services; TexKon Electrical Services LLC; and World Vision.

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By Tamara Michalenko Terry

Director for Events & Editorial Services

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