Jan 27 11:08 AM

Faith in Action: Louis Zamperini

Jan 27 11:08 AM
Jan 27 11:08 AM

 

You may not immediately recognize the name Louis Zamperini, but you have likely heard of him. Louis was an outstanding runner, earning a spot on the U.S. Olympic Team in the 1936 Olympics (Berlin). Later, with World War II raging, he enlisted in the Army in 1941, but a plane he was in was shot down over the ocean near the Marshall Islands.
 
For 47 days, Louis drifted in the ocean on a life raft, fighting off sharks and eating any fish or birds he could catch. His rescue came at the hands of a Japanese warship, and he was taken prisoner of war and was gruesomely tortured for years.
 
When the war ended, Louis suffered from post-traumatic stress and terrible nightmares, falling into a deep depression and alcoholism. In 1949, even though he didn’t want to go, his wife took him to a Billy Graham crusade, where the message of Christ’s forgiveness gripped his heart and he gave his life to Jesus.
 
Experiencing God’s amazing forgiveness for himself, Louis went back to Japan and forgave the prison guards who mercilessly tortured him. He lived the remainder of his life as a faithful follower of Jesus Christ. Louis Zamperini’s life is chronicled in the book, and major motion picture, Unbroken.
 
Louis’ life of faith in action came later in his adult years. But KiDs Beach Club® knows that in today’s world, the best opportunity for someone to accept Jesus as their Forever Friend is in their pre-teen years.
 
As a KBC GEM (Gives Every Month), you can help empower our mission to reach children and their families with the good news of Jesus Christ by providing the stable, monthly support that enables lives to be changed forever.
 
Signing up to be a KBC GEM is easy and quick. Simply scan the QR code below or go to www.kidsbeachclub.org/donate today.
Nov 19 2:20 PM

Deck the Halls and Help Us Shine His Light in Schools!

Nov 19 2:20 PM
Nov 19 2:20 PM

KiDs Beach Club® is partnering with The Perfect Light, Texas’ top landscape and Christmas lighting company!

When you purchase lighting and use the exclusive code "Beach," 10 percent of the sale will be donated back to KiDs Beach Club®.

This offer applies to:

✔️ Landscape lighting sales

✔️ First-year Christmas lighting sales (new customers)

✔️ Christmas light additions for existing customers

Support KBC while lighting up your home! Call The Perfect Light today at 972-304-3330 or visit theperfectlight.com and use code Beach!

Nov 19 2:15 PM

Light the Way This Season!

Nov 19 2:15 PM
Nov 19 2:15 PM

The light of Jesus is already shining bright this season, igniting hearts, inspiring generosity, and transforming lives through KiDs Beach Club®. WOOHOO!

Did you know that over 10,490 kids have made Jesus their forever friend since KiDs Beach Club® started 19 years ago? Your gift makes this possible by lighting the way for the next generation!

Your gifts are helping us:

💡 Equip volunteers and church partners to share the Gospel in schools.

💡 Give children life-changing opportunities to know Jesus personally.
💡 Build bridges between churches, schools, and families; bringing hope where it’s needed most.

Together, we’re lighting up communities across the nation with His love.

Let’s keep the light shining because every gift helps illuminate the path for the next generation.

Help us light the way: www.KiDsBeachClub.org/donate

Nov 19 2:07 PM

A Beautiful Display of Generosity: How One Student Sparked a Wave of Giving

Nov 19 2:07 PM
Nov 19 2:07 PM

What a beautiful display of generosity we witnessed this fall.

In October, Allison, a KiDs Beach Club® elementary student, felt a stirring in her heart to make a difference. She didn’t wait for a big opportunity. Instead, she used what she had and turned it into something meaningful. Allison decided to sell suckers at school and donate half of the proceeds to KiDs Beach Club®.

Later that month, we received her donation of $46, along with a powerful reminder that God often uses the smallest acts to spark the biggest impact. Her heart to give immediately inspired several of our staff members to match her gift, and since then, even more people have stepped forward to join in.

Allison’s generosity reflects exactly what happens every week in Beach Club®. Kids learn how to put their faith into action, live generously, and shine the light of Jesus wherever they go. We also want to celebrate her club leaders who model these values so faithfully. Their investment is helping children like Allison understand that they can make a difference right now, right where they are.

Stories like this remind us that generosity is contagious. When one child steps out in faith, others are encouraged to follow. When a volunteer pours into a student, that student pours into the world around them. This is the heart of KiDs Beach Club®.

If you would like to join in and match Allison’s gift, you can do so at kidsbeachclub.org/donate.

Thank you, Allison, for lighting the way and showing us what faith in action looks like!

#KiDsBeachClub #MakingJesusCoolAtSchool #FaithInAction #GenerosityInspires #BuildingBridges

Nov 19 2:03 PM

KBC GEM — God Makes It Work

Nov 19 2:03 PM
Nov 19 2:03 PM

In a recent Beach Club® in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, the regular Club leader was feeling ill. He put out a call to see if anyone could step in and lead the Bible story in his absence, and a volunteer raised a hand!

On a few hours' notice, this ‘substitute’ Bible story leader taught the story of the Good Samaritan, telling the children about how God wants us to show everyone love, kindness and compassion. At the end of the lesson, using the David Burton Ministries (a KBC ministry partner) “Hand-to-Hand Evangelism™” tool, the volunteer presented the Gospel. To the glory of God, FIVE children raised their hands to say they had asked Jesus to be their forever friend!

The KiDs Beach Club® teaching model is tried and true! The curriculum is effective, having been honed and refined over two decades to reach children on their level of understanding. Regardless of whether it’s a seasoned KBC volunteer who has taught Bible lessons for years, or simply a willing volunteer who steps up to say, “I’ll lead a lesson,” GOD MAKES IT WORK because His Holy Spirit is actively speaking to these precious children’s hearts through His powerful Word!

Your faithful monthly gift to KBC is what makes this all possible!

Donors who Give Every Month (KBC GEMs) provide the backbone of support we need to share Jesus with countless children every year. In just 2025 so far, more than 500 children have accepted Jesus as their Lord and Savior! Would you please join us as a ministry partner by signing up to give to KBC monthly?

Signing up to be a KBC GEM is easy and quick. Simply scan the QR code below or go to www.kidsbeachclub.org/donate today. Your monthly gift, no matter how small or large, will be a tremendous blessing to KBC.

Oct 28 12:09 PM

80,000 Bibles Given. Countless Lives Changed.

Oct 28 12:09 PM
Oct 28 12:09 PM

🌿 “The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God stands forever.” — Isaiah 40:8

This month, KiDs Beach Club® reached a milestone that only God could make possible, our 80,000th Bible has been placed into the hands of a child! 🙌 What began as a dream to take Jesus into public schools has become a nationwide movement, transforming lives one Beach Club® at a time.

That special 80,000th Bible was handed out at Charger Academy in Tennessee by faithful Club Leader Matt Butler. As he presented the Bible to a student, the room was filled with joy and gratitude for all God has done through KiDs Beach Club® over the years.


A Mission Fueled by Generosity and Faith

This incredible milestone would not be possible without the faithful support of our churches, donors, volunteers, and partners across the country. Your generosity allows us to continue providing Bibles to children in public schools — many of whom receive their very first copy of God’s Word through Beach Club®.

Each time a child opens their Bible and reads about God’s love, the impact ripples far beyond the school walls. Parents hear their children sharing verses at home, friends are invited to club meetings, and entire families are finding faith because one child encountered Jesus through His Word.


The Power of One Bible

We’ve seen firsthand that one Bible can change everything.
One Bible can encourage a child who feels unseen.
One Bible can bring comfort to a family in crisis.
One Bible can spark revival in a school.

Now multiply that by 80,000 and imagine what God is doing through the faithful obedience of His people. 🙌


Looking Ahead

While we celebrate this moment, we know God isn’t finished yet. Every milestone is a reminder that there are still children waiting to hear that they are loved, valued, and chosen. With every new Beach Club® launched, every volunteer trained, and every partnership formed, we’re continuing to build bridges between churches, schools, and families so more kids can experience the hope of Jesus.

We are believing that the next 80,000 Bibles will come even faster as God continues to open doors in communities across the nation.

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