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No Longer Slaves – Teen Retreat
Last year at this time, we held our first retreat at Camp Akiva. The chapel was not totally complete nor was all the new buildings for lodging. So this year, with all complete, the teens at Onward & Upward just kept saying the place was amazing and it was so cool for them to have one place...
A Great Summer of Camp, Frogs and Promises
2015 was a memorable summer at RFKC. We’re breaking in a brand new campground - a dream in the making for several years at Camp Akiva. Just a few of God’s blessings at this new site include state-of-the-art sound equipment, a huge chapel building with cushioned benches and a stage, and a pond that...
Emmitt Smith to speak
. TICKETS NOW ON SALE! Our Father's Children is excited to announce our featured guest speaker for the 2016 Ambassadors of Hope Dinner & Auction. Emmitt Smith, Pro Football Hall of Famer and former running back for the Dallas Cowboys, will be speaking at our annual fundraising dinner and...
OFC participates for the first time in the North Texas Giving Day on September 17, 2015
. TELL US WHO IS YOUR HERO OF HOPE . Are you a Superhero? Watching TV shows or the movies, you may have a picture of what a superhero is to be exact. Equipped with special powers. Able to leap tall buildings or fight of the bad guys with mighty force. Is that the type of hero you are thinking of?...
DFW Smiles for Life Ride – September 12, 2015
We're excited to participate with Dr. Stephen L. Parker, DDS from DFWSmiles.com and the rest of his team for the 2nd Annual DFW Smiles for Life Ride. Since 1998, Smiles for Life (www.SmilesforLife.org) has raised over $34.5 million, benefiting hundreds of children’s charities. One-half of the...
Camp Reflections
Our July Royal Family Kid’s Camp was another new beginning for many of the 127 volunteers and 124 campers and our 2nd full camp at Camp Akiva in East Texas. New beginnings always bring great stories and here are a couple. Uncle Ken, who is new to RFKC this year, said his greatest impression about...