FBC Amarillo Family Life Center

04/23/2020

Good news golfers, our local courses are opening back up tomorrow. Be sure to read the article below for all the information you need to know.

The City of Amarillo’s golf complexes, Ross Rogers and Comanche Trail, will reopen to the public on Friday, April 24.

04/23/2020

Are you ZOOMed out? Here is a good article on dealing with virtual meeting fatigue.

Technology has allowed us to stay somewhat connected to the world around us, but many of us are tired of staring at tiny boxes of people on our computers.

04/23/2020

Looking for a movie to watch with the family during this time of quarantine? Here are a few suggestions and resources to help you find the movie that is just right for you and your family.

War Room, Overcomer, Courageous, Facing the Giants, Breakthrough,

click on the link below for some other suggestions:

https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/resources-for-family-time-and-spiritual-development/

BEFORE WATCHING any movie with your family we suggest you read reviews on the movie to be sure you are comfortable with the content of the movie.

Below are a couple of really good resources for movie reviews that will help you make a wise choice for your family.

https://www.pluggedin.com
https://www.commonsensemedia.org

04/10/2020

Here is a home work that was passed on to me. Give it a try and let us know how much you enjoyed it.

Stay Active and Stay Healthy.

04/09/2020

Had a really fun family activity passed along to us to by one of our FBC families.

A GroupMe scavenger hunt.

1st - start a GroupMe chat with some friends on the GroupMe app (other messaging apps should work)
2nd - select 10 or more items that can be found around any neighborhood. post the list in your GroupMe chat.
3rd - set a start time
4th - go around your neighborhood (on foot for more exercise) and look for the items on the scavenger hunt list.
5th - when you find an item on the list take a picture and post it the GroupMe chat.
6th - first family to find and post pictures of all items on the list in the GroupMe chat is the winner.

Happy Hunting. Stay Active and Stay Healthy.

Thanks for this great idea Emily Steckman Stowe

If you have some fun ideas for us to share please email those to us - [email protected]

First Baptist Church Amarillo
First Amarillo Student Ministry
FBC Amarillo Children's Ministry

04/07/2020

Yesterday we visited and explored the Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge. It is located about 30 miles south of Amarillo between Canyon and Hereford. Normally it cost $2 per car, however the driving tour is currently closed. The collection container for the money is sealed shut so for the time being it is free to just go hike the trails. We hiked 2 different trails, one was 2 miles in length and the other was half mile bird watching trail. The trails are wide and easy to walk.

Stay Active and Stay Healthy

https://www.fws.gov/refuge/Buffalo_Lake/

First Baptist Church Amarillo
First Amarillo Student Ministry
FBC Amarillo Children's Ministry

04/02/2020

Today we explored the trails at Wildcat Bluff Nature Center. They have some great trails for the casual hiker. Easy walking with very little elevation change. All trails are less than a mile in length (1 way). Great for families with younger children. There is a cost - $4 for adults and $3 for kids.

Stay Active and Stay Healthy!

https://www.wildcatbluff.org

First Baptist Church Amarillo
First Amarillo Student Ministry
FBC Amarillo Children's Ministry

04/01/2020

FUN, SAFE, and FREE outdoor activity...Hiking at Lake Meredith National Recreation Area. There are three different trails ranging in distance from 2.3 miles to 16.5 miles. Varying difficulties, easy, moderate, and hard.

Great for Adults, Students, and Children.

We tried the Harbor Bay Trail and loved it.

Stay active and stay healthy!

https://www.nps.gov/lamr/planyourvisit/hiking.htm

First Baptist Church Amarillo
FBC Amarillo Children's Ministry
First Amarillo Student Ministry

03/24/2020

https://www.firstamarillo.org/recreation-ministry

Due to Covid-19 precautions and concerns, the Family Life Center is closed until further notice. Please know that your health is of the utmost importance. We have provided a link to at-home exercises to help keep you active and healthy during the trying time,