July 2025 Newsletter

Refuge will not meet in the month of June or July. Backyard Refuge begins July 2- July 30.

Howdy Party to welcome our 6th graders will be August 6. Regular On Campus Refuge will resume August 13.

July 27, 2025
2:00 – 4:30 pm
Main Stage

If you’re interested in being a part of our Refuge Band this year, fill out an audition packet and turn it in to Clay by July 20. Don’t forget we need people on instruments and our tech team too!

Join us as we welcome our incoming 6th graders. Come meet the Student Ministry Staff, Sunday School Teachers, Volunteers, and Current Youth Group Students as we welcome the Class of 2032. 

June 30
Chick-Fil-A Rowlett
2617 Lakeview Pkwy
Rowlett, TX 75088

July 7
Whataburger in Rowlett
2500 Lakeview Pkwy
Rowlett, TX 75088

July 14
Cici's Pizza in Garland 
2936 Lavon Drive Suite 300
Garland, TX 75040

July 21
Raising Cane's in Rowlett
4509 Lakeview Pkwy
Rowlett, TX 75088

July 28
In-N-Out Burger in Firewheel
150 Town Center Blvd
Garland, TX 75040

August 4
Picnic in the Park- Central Park
1310 W Avenue F
Garland, TX 75040

Tuesdays in the summer are packed with activities from service projects to game days in the gym.

July 1
Dodgeball at MAC Gym
425 S 9th Street, Garland, TX 75040
2:00-3:30 pm

July 8
Feed My Starving Children Service Project
1680 N Glenville Drive #300, Richardson, TX 75081
9:00-11:00 am

July 15
NickelRama Arcade
3046 Lavon Drive, Garland, TX 75040
2:00-3:30 pm

July 22
Good Samaritans Food Pantry
214 N 12th Street, Garland, TX 75040
9:00-11:00 am
Limited spots: Register HERE

July 29
Blind Volleyball at MAC Gym
425 S 9th Street, Garland, TX 75040
2:00-3:30 pm

Backyard Refuge house locations below. Join us Wednesday nights in July from 7:15-8:45 pm for food, fun, and fellowship!

July 2
MS: Vorster Home: 1622 Roberts Ravine Road, Wylie
HS: Broussard Home: 2957 Whiteley Road, Wylie

July 9
MS: Cope Home: 5221 Heritage Circle, Sachse
HS: Creech Home: 5312 Heritage Circle, Sachse

July 16
MS: Wideman Home: 213 N 11th Street, Garland
HS: Garcia Home: 529 Grinnell Drive, Garland

July 23
MS: Sanford Home: 10101 Birdie Court, Rowlett
HS: Mabra Home: 6609 Falcon Crest Lane, Sachse

July 30
MS: Harris Home: 5317 Hewitts Cove, Rowlett
HS: Campbell Home: 4126 Merritt Road, Sachse

Join us 3 Friday mornings in July from 9:00-11:00 am for exercise & fellowship in nature. Make sure to bring a water bottle and wear a reliable pair of shoes.

July 11
Breckinridge Park, Lot C
355 Brand Road, Richardson

July 18
Duck Creek Greenbelt Trail
4917 Duck Creek Drive, Garland

July 25
Spring Creek Forest Preserve
1770 Holford Road, Garland 

Deeper Discipleship Classes, including Dive In, Soul Sisters, and Paul & Timothy, had their semesters on April 13. Classes meet again starting September 7, 2025. Please visit the link below to sign up for Dive In (All Middle School), Soul Sisters (9-12 grade girls), or Paul & Timothy (9-12 grade boys). you can find more information by visiting to link below.

https://www.fbcgarland.org/deeper