Paisano Baptist Encampment

04/20/2026

The newsletter is on the website.

06/03/2025

We got a really good rain last week!

06/03/2025

Alpine Cowboys

04/25/2025

The newsletter is available on the website.

02/21/2025

https://www.scottsfh.com/obituaries/dr-levi-price-jr

View Dr. Levi Price, Jr.'s obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

12/11/2024

For those of you with Paisano and First Baptist Midland connections, you’ll recall that we have been planning for several years to honor Charlie and Becky Elliot for their many years and huge contributions to Paisano through their leadership of Day Camp at Paisano.

The dream is becoming a reality and we are in the final stages of completing the Charlie and Becky Elliott Day camp pavilion. As you can see, it’s a beautiful space and worthy of Charlie’s efforts over the years.

Several of you have generously given to this project but we need more help. If you’re interested in helping reach out to me or Sandra Whiting at Paisano or John Eliott in Midland and we can get you plugged in.

I can’t wait to see a bunch of little kids running around with headbands on this summer!

08/30/2023

08/04/2023

Bible studies and sermons are posted on the website.

07/18/2023

Four More Days!!!!!!!!

06/19/2023

This year the bookstore is excited to offer 2 new tshirt designs for both children and adults. We will also have some fabulous writing pens made of wood from Paisano trees, keychains, tumblers, aprons, and kitchen towels. If you have a craft you would like to donate to sell at the bookstore just drop it off at the bookstore. We will also be taking book and Bible donations. Please check the titles of your books to make sure they are appropriate. We will be open S-Th after church for 30 minutes and M-Th from 1-3:30. If you have questions contact Jana Bevill at [email protected].

05/22/2023

A few words from our Paisano President Bill Collins: Then the Lord said to Jacob, " Return to the land of your ancestors and I will be with you." Genesis 31:3
As I write, it’s early March, and we’re preparing for an annual journey to Paisano with our college students from Northwestern State University. For the past quarter century, Phyllis and I have had the privilege of bringing these young adults to our beloved encampment to assist in getting ready for summer camp and for spiritual retreat.
Excitement grows as returning trekkers build anticipation in our new students who have never made the journey. I tell you this because Phyllis and I are blessed by an additional week of Paisano and the opportunity to introduce these students to the Trans-Pecos area of Far West Texas.
While the last full week of July seems like a long way away, General Encampment will be here before we
know it! So, mark your calendars and plan to return or come for the first time to join the Paisano Family.
See you in July!
Bill and Phyllis Collins

05/18/2023

Update from Bryan Ritchie: What a blessed year Paisano has had. The Paisano crew never ceases to amaze me--from clearing large dead trees in tight spots above buildings to hundreds of small repairs and remodeling projects. We added two storage containers behind the cook shed for proper storage of supplies in a dust-animal-bug free environment.
After much-needed late rains, Coach found himself mowing and w**d-eating the tall grass. Although this doesn’t completely protect from fires, it does help protect buildings. Countless
other jobs such as watering, fertilizing, tree trimming, bug and w**d spraying and a gopher infestation keep Coach busy.
Larmer and Dib tackled numerous large and small projects. These two can do just about anything and undertook the new low water crossing near the tabernacle. They did an amazing job on what would normally take a 6 to 8 man crew. Making the crossing wider and a little longer allows for two lanes of traffic with a small, safer walking path. Installing solar lighting will help illuminate the bridge at night and early morning.
Across the road, after years of flooding, the two leveled the ground around the missions pavilion and built a short retaining wall around the uphill sides to help move water around rather than through the structure. Inside, they closed in two doors and reworked two others to help them close tightly. They also replaced rotting pew legs.
Then there's the amazing Sandra. Her behind-the-scenes efforts are unmatched. Always on top of everything, months in advance, if possible, she manages to keep me in line. There's simply no way to explain everything she does for all of us or how we would function without her.
With spring and summer around the corner, the staff’s busily working, gearing up and excited for July. We look forward to being with you this summer, and when you see the Paisano staff, please thank them for their devotion and hard work. To quote Chris Lacy, “Camp will be ready!”