Pastor Report

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Mission

Who We Are – The Ark of Highland Lakes is a faith-driven nonprofit organization that exists to serve individuals and families in crisis throughout the Highland Lakes region. Formerly known as the Highland Lakes Crisis Network, ARK unites churches, volunteers, and community partners to bring hope, healing, and long-term transformation to those in need.

Ark Vision

Vision

How We Work – ARK operates through a network of local churches, trained volunteers, and nonprofit partners. We respond to both immediate crises—like natural disasters or emergencies—and long-term needs like transitional housing, food insecurity, foster care support, and spiritual guidance. Every response is built on relational support and a desire to show the love of Christ through action.

ARK Ministries & Operational Highlights:

“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us…”

— Ephesians 3:20

Statement of Faith:

We believe that Jesus Christ is the divine Son of God, pre-existent as part of the Triune God since before the dawn of creation; He entered the world in a fully human state, lived a perfect life, died on the Cross to pay the penalty for our sins, and rose from the dead on the third day. 
John 1: 1-3, 14; Philippians 2:5-11
  
Jesus is the Way, the Truth and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through Him. Our faith in Him and His saving work on the Cross is the one and only requirement to enter into eternal life. 
John 14:6; John 3:16-18
  
As a representative of Ark, Christ Jesus my Lord, and the local church which is His Body, my actions in the service of my neighbors during times of crisis or disaster will always reflect His love and bring glory to His Name. 
Matthew 22: 37-39; John 13:34-35
  
Maintaining active involvement in a local Christian community is essential to continue to grow in His love and grace. 
Hebrews 10:25; 1 Corinthians 12:27

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Erika Navarro has is our newest Warehouse staff member. 

Year-to-date Numbers

Total Sales: $189,954.99

Vouchers Given: $35,458

Transactions: 9,212

4 New Consistent Volunteers 

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  • $73,000 was received last week from Rudy’s BBQ
  • One Star Foundation: $500,000 grant was awarded. $250,000 is designated for El Centro and $250,000 is designated towards storage at Valley View.

 

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Upcoming Events

  • Good Friday Community-wide Worship Night at Valley View on Friday, April 3rd at 5:30PM

  • Ark Agape Mobile Clinic in Burnet on March 27 and 28

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76 flood recovery cases are currently open and active.

Rebuild groups hosted in March:

1. Catholic missions

2. Experience Missions

3. Redeemer United Church

4. First Presbyterian Church San Antonio 

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Year to Date :

  • Exams- 86
  • Xrays- 194
  • Extractions of decayed/ infected teeth- 126
  • New Denture Cases- 7

 

Smart Smiles: 

1,153 students were served across RJ Richey, Marble Falls, Spicewood, and Colt Elementary, representing a total of $316,479 in donated care. 

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Our Ark Foundations schedule for 2026, including all currently scheduled Volunteer Orientations and Loving God. Loving People. Workshops (formerly called Discipleship Training), is updated on our website under “Ark Foundations.”

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  • We currently have a family halfway through the fostering process with Divinity.
  •  Had 10 families at the Marble Falls Foster/Adopt support group.

  • Communities That Care: This event, planned for Saturday, May 9 at Hill Country Fellowship in Burnet, is an educational opportunity for those thinking about becoming foster parents or wanting to support those who do.

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  • Two new families moved successfully into Transformational Living.
  • One of our single moms of two kids began a new job this month and received a new car from her YoungLives group.

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  •  The stage for Good Friday is being poured at the amphitheater site.

  • Site prep work has begun for the chapel site.

  • The meat processing building is waiting on trusses to be delivered this week.

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  • Jackie and Elyse met with local Llano stakeholders, including pastors and representatives from area churches, and the connection is already bearing fruit – Every slot for this week’s scheduled A.N.D.Y visit to Llano is now covered.
  •  Elyse also had the opportunity to present at St. John’s Catholic and the Highland Lakes UMC women’s group. 

  • On the second Thursday of each month,  student pastors from different churches and ministries come together to pray. This has become such a sweet time of connection, and it continues to grow unity and care for students across the Highland Lakes.

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  • A.N.D.Y Trailer has been deployed 9 times in March.
  • In Bertram this month, we served 33 families, impacting 112 people.

 

 

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