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And the 2022 NRB People's Choice Award for Christian kids program goes to..... KiDs Beach Club TV! 

That was an exciting announcement from the NRB TV Executive Committee at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention in Nashville, Tennessee two weeks ago. A group of nearly 60 content providers chose KBC-TV Season 2 ahead of four other competitors during a special screening of newly released programs for 2022. Accompanying the victory was a snazzy, color-changing glass trophy now proudly displayed at the KBC Corporate Headquarters in Bedford, Texas. Click here to see the two-minute trailer that won the award. The 20 episodes from Season 2 are all available on the KiDs Beach Club website, www.kidsbeachclub.org/online. The Season 2 episodes will match the curriculum for our after-school Beach Clubs that begin in the fall of 2022.  

In addition, the KBC-TV Season 2 episode that features the character word of Obedience, is nominated alongside 7 other programs for best TV Show at the International Christian Film and Music Festival. The winner will be announced in early May in front of more than 3,500 attendees during the annual festival in Orlando, Florida. "Just being nominated is a big deal," said Dr. Frank Banfill, KBC Executive Vice President. "We were selected for the TV Show category, not just kids TV but for all TV!" KiDs Beach Club TV is one of 300 projects selected to be in the running for one of 65 awards.  This event will be celebrating the 10 year anniversary of ICFM, which is one of the largest Christian Film festivals in the world. Their goal is to help filmmakers of faith-based, family friendly films, shows, and documentaries get to the next level.  

When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down most schools in the United States in 2020 and then banned many after-school activities in 2021, including KiDs Beach Club, the Lord provided for the production of KiDs Beach Club TV as a way to assist churches to get the gospel to the kids they normally ministered to in public schools. As it turns out, the Lord had even bigger plans for KBC-TV as Christian TV networks TCT, CTN, TLN, KBTV, World Trumpet TV, and The Walk TV all signed on to air the 15 episodes in season one. All of those connections started at the National Religious Broadcasters Convention in Grapevine, Texas in the summer of 2021. Nearly one year later, those networks, now very familiar with KBC-TV, were excited to share what it meant to have our show as part of their weekly schedule as we talked to them at the NRB Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. 

"When we saw KiDs Beach Club TV we said, this is perfect content for children in New Mexico," said KCHF-TV General Manager Warren Trumbly, one of the first TV stations to air KBC-TV. "Children need to get the word of God, they need to be drawn in and KiDs Beach Club creates that interest," Trumbly said. Click here to hear the rest of Trumbley's interview from our KBC-TV podcast including his plans to use the TV show as a jump starter to get churches all throughout New Mexico, to partner with KBC for after-school Bible Clubs.

"We appreciate everything you guys are doing. God puts things together and even in the midst of COVID. That is when we started growing, that caused changes in your ministry and thankfully for our viewers, they love your program," said Tom Nolan, the CEO of TCT Network. "I think as Christians, we need to stay positive about what God is doing in the times we're living in." TCT Network has expanded to more than 50 stations around America and also has a nationwide feed that airs KBC-TV every Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. ET on DIRECTV channel 377. Catch more of Tom's interview here.

Another of our TV partners, KBTV Global is available to more than 250 million people in more than 31 countries around the world, available on streaming devices such as Apple TV and Roku. "It's great to get the word of God out, especially for our children through KiDs Beach Club TV," said Dr. Kerrick Butler, Founder and President of KBTV Global. "Studys are now showing that we need to catch our children in elementary schools because they've basically written off reaching them by the time they get to high school. Having this program that is going to minister to the elementary age student, and on platforms where they can always see it, whether it's on a phone or a tablet, it's a blessing." Listen to the rest of Dr. Butler's interview by clicking here.

We were also excited to catch up with the President of the CTN Network, Yolanda Morris who carries KBC-TV on 26 stations nationwide.  KBC-TV also airs every Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. ET on their national DIRECTV Channel 376 and Dish Network Channel 262.  KBC-TV first aired on CTN's Fort Myers station, WRKY-TV, and when Yolanda Morris heard about the show, it didn't take long for her to add it to the program lineups of the other 25 stations on the network. One of those stations is located in Denver, Colorado, KQDK-TV which is run by her husband, Brian Morris. Brian and his TV crew stopped by our booth in the NRB exhibit hall and spoke with KBC Executive VP, Dr. Frank Banfill for a Facebook Live segment. Click here to see that report.

During the week long conference, there were many exciting conversations taking place at our booth with prospective TV partners from all over the world, including Canada, South Africa, and even Romania. In the words of KBC Founder and President Jack Terrell, "What child doesn't deserve to hear a clear presentation of the Gospel?"  KBC-TV has that clear Gospel presentation in every one of the first 35 episodes. Pray with us that the Lord continues to use this television program to draw kids to Himself, all around the world. 

Save the Date!

2022 KiDs Beach Club Gala

Saturday, June 18th • 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

Arts District Mansion - Downtown Dallas

 Keynote Speaker - Tony Perkins   

Musical Performer - Steph Carse

Learn more at our Gala page.

So you leave for work in the morning, pour yourself a cup of hot coffee, and count it a blessing if that drink stays hot for your drive into the office. With the 22oz KiDs Beach Club Branded Tumbler, unless your commute is 6 hours or more, we can guarantee that coffee to stay hot, not just until you get to work, but until lunch! That's what the vacuum-insulated innards are for, and when you ice down your soda at lunch, you've got until bedtime before it starts to get warm. You will love this tumbler so much, you won't be able to put it down. 

Just ask Jack, Tammy, Steve, and Anna from the KBC office. They all have learned to do everything one handed so they can cluch this tumbler all day long. Go ahead and use it in the car and not worry about spilling on your shirt. Go ahead and drink from it with electronics around and not be concerned about splashing your keyboard. This tumbler has a new leakproof design with a lid that sucessfully makes sure that the only destination for your drink is in your mouth. Tell me that's not worth a mere 80 cents per day! We'll even throw in the color for free! 

Choose from Coral, Black, Purple, Graphite, Navy, Red, or White....they're all precious in your sight! 

Click here to get your very own...TODAY!

Display your passion for KiDs Beach Club® on your car with the new KBC window decal.

The four-color design features the KBC logo with the KiDsBeachClub.org website address underneath it. The sticker is a 4-inch square to apply directly to the outside of your car.

You can get one for your own car or buy them in quantities of five if your church wants to give them to its volunteers or parents of the students in your Beach Club.

To get your window sticker, visit the Surf Shop. While you’re there, check out the other KBC items, like Bibles, blankets, cooler bags, t-shirts and golf shirts.

The new year brings with it new hopes, new dreams, and new opportunities. Though we were thrilled to have 57 clubs meeting in the fall of 2021, KiDs Beach Club is even more excited about the 10 clubs who have been cleared to meet for Spring 2022. It is great to see school districts recognizing the importance of social gathering opportunities for kids and allowing outside groups back into the school buildings.  

With the chaos and fear created by the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, kids need more than ever before to hear and know the hope that is offered to them through Jesus Christ. Western Elementary School Club Leader Luke Maynard from White Sulphur Baptist Church in Georgetown, Kentucky could not agree more. “I am so excited about being back on campus and sharing the gospel with kids. What I love about it the most is how the kids inspire me also, to be more like Christ every day. It's just a blessing for everyone."

KBC Club Relations Coordinator Tina Kimbro has been watching the roller coaster that started in March of 2020 and is blessed to witness the excitement of church partners and club leaders on a daily basis. “There is nothing comparable to the excitement I hear over the phone or on a Zoom call when I can share with a church partner that their district has ended restrictions after a long Covid delay and is allowing their club back on campus. It was a very sad day in the spring semester of 2020, when clubs were abruptly halted due to the pandemic. The realization that literally thousands of children would suddenly cease to be under the teaching and receiving of God's Word and hearing the Gospel was truly devastating to our club leaders and volunteers. However, with great excitement, that is not the case two years later going into our spring 2022 semester! We are nearly 70 clubs strong and growing! I sense a renewed spirit and urgency among church leadership and volunteers. In this present culture, they have a greater understanding of the importance of expressing love and being the voice of hope to the hearing and hearts of the boys and girls God entrusts to their discipleship through their Beach Clubs. It is a joy to be a witness to their loving, serving, and caring for their Beach Club kids and their schools. I view the 2021-2022 school/club year as a new beginning and know that God is doing and will continue doing great things, immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine." (Ephesians 3:20)

It is this excitement for a new beginning that we want to share with you. God is doing mighty things in Beach Clubs. 90 Beach Clubs kids have already asked Jesus to be their Forever Friend this school year, and with more clubs meeting this spring, the number of lives impacted through KiDs Beach Club can only grow. So we leave you with this encouragement from Philippians 4:6-7 as you consider new beginnings both at KiDs Beach Club and in your own life this year; “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.”