As Apostolics, we live beneath the shade of an orchard of trees planted by Sister Thetus Tenney. We walk through doors she unlocked. Sister Tenney was not just a leader, but a pioneer and a mother to our movement. As a woman before her time, she lived in the “future tense”, gifted with spiritual innovation that saw things others couldn't even imagine. When she looked at the women of Louisiana, she didn’t just see sisters in the pews, she saw an army. She ignited a spark right here in this district, the very first Ladies Conference, and she watched as that holy fire jumped the borders of Louisiana and swept across North America. Every woman who has ever been refreshed at a Ladies Conference owes a debt of gratitude to the visionary heart of Sister Thetus Tenney.
She continually operated as a next-level leader. She and Brother Tenney went from pastoring a local church, to serving as the General Foreign Missions Director of the UPCI, traversing the earth for the cause of the Gospel. Her feet touched the soil of nations, and her prayer covered the map. But despite her global reach, her heart never left home. Her greatest ministry love was always Louisiana. For 27 years, she stood beside Brother Tenney, leading the Louisiana District with grace and organizational brilliance. She poured out until she was empty, stood under the spout where the Glory falls until she was refilled, and then poured out to us again!
Perhaps her most astonishing quality was her selfless heart. She loved ministry families with a fierce, protective, motherly devotion. Many of us have a “Thetus Text” saved on our phone, or a “Sister Tenney Call” etched into our memory:
- That perfectly timed word when the enemy was at your door.
- That congratulatory note when you thought nobody saw your hard work.
- That prayerful whisper that pulled you up when you felt like sinking.
She didn't just lead us; she invested in us. There are not many who have poured themselves into others quite like she did.
We honor a legacy of ministry innovation, passion, and an Apostolic fire that will never go out in the state of Louisiana. Sister Tenney spent her life seeing far beyond where she stood. Today, her horizon has been reached and she finally sees face-to-face the One she served so well!
On Wednesday evening of Camp Meeting, July 1, there will be a special time during the service to honor Sister Thetus Tenney.
111th Louisiana District Camp Meeting 2026
As we approach the 111th Louisiana District Camp Meeting, June 30 – July 3, 2026, we gather under a theme that is both a tribute and a challenge: FOUNDATION.
In a world of shifting sand, this year’s theme calls us back to the bedrock of our faith. We are reminded of the strong elements we stand upon today – Apostolic doctrine, unwavering holiness, and the sacrificial spirit handed down to us by the committed men and women of God who paved the way.
Our history in Louisiana is rich with the fingerprints of those who prioritized the presence of God above all else. Since the first camp meeting in 1915 at Merryville, and through the establishment of our current campgrounds in Tioga in 1946, we have been the beneficiaries of a spiritual inheritance. The tabernacle where we will worship is more than just wood and mortar; it is a monument to the prayers and commitment of generations.
The theme, FOUNDATION, is not just about looking backward; it is a call to action for the present. We realize that to remain strong, we must:
- Embody the same commitment and the same fire that burned in our predecessors. Our strength is found in the same strong things they gave us: a devotion to the Word and a passion for the lost.
- Build for the future with the foundation of the apostles and prophets with Jesus Christ as the chief cornerstone, as Ephesians 2:20 reminds us. We must ensure our current ministry serves as a solid foundation for those who follow.
- Strengthen our homes. To the spouses who serve alongside our ministers, your role is vital to this foundation. The unity and health of our ministry families are the quiet strength that supports the entire district.
We invite every minister, spouse, and family to join us at the Louisiana District UPCI Campgrounds for these four days of spiritual refreshing and realignment. Let us come together to honor our past, celebrate our present, and solidify the foundation for our future. We look forward to seeing you here as we continue with the same commitment to continue the legacy.
MISSION LOUISIANA UPDATE
Mission Louisiana was born out of a deep appreciation for our campgrounds and all God has done here over the last eighty years. It is impossible to estimate the number of miracles, Holy Ghost baptisms, ministry callings, and so many other acts of God experienced on the Louisiana District Campgrounds since it was purchased in 1946. I think I can safely say, there is no other place on earth that has witnessed, year in and year out, what we have seen, heard, and felt for generations here on these beautiful and holy acres.
Should the Lord tarry, we must work to make our campgrounds a place for continued outpourings of God’s presence. Thus, the reason for Mission Louisiana – building, upgrading, and beautifying the place that has impacted our lives like no other, our wonderful Louisiana District UPCI Campgrounds.
Thank you, pastors, ministers, congregations, and friends for including our campgrounds in your vision. Thank you for every offering you have given towards this grand cause. Only a unified effort could have accomplished what we are seeing. Since this time last year, we have added nearly $600,000 to our Mission Louisiana total!
We celebrate a new Mission Louisiana Total of $2,286,290!
New Boys’ Dorm “FINAL” Offering – Friday, July 3, 2026, at Camp Meeting
Our three-year campaign is quickly coming to an end. The FINAL SACRIFICIAL OFFERING for our new Boys’ Dorm will be received in the Louisiana Camp Meeting Friday evening service, July 3.
Nearly three years have passed since our campaign began, and some of the estimated expenses for the new Boys’ Dorm construction have slightly increased. Despite this increase in expenses, we believe we will remain reasonably close to our original estimated budget of $2.5 million. For this reason, we have set a goal of $400,000 for our final offering, which we trust will cover our costs in full for this much-needed multi-purpose facility.
I prayerfully request that all the churches across the state bring an offering and come ready to give toward our new Boys’ Dorm project. We will accomplish this miraculous feat together.
FOUNDATION Camp Meeting 2026 Schedule
TUESDAY, June 30
- 7:00 PM – Doug Klinedinst
WEDNESDAY, July 1 (Family)
- 9:30 AM
- Bible Teacher – Wayne Huntley
- Jolynn Albritton
- Doug Klinedinst
- 7:00 PM – Scott Graham
THURSDAY, July 2 (Missions)
- 9:30 AM
- Bible Teacher – Wayne Huntley
- Ivan Gama
- Scott Graham
- 7:00 PM –Nathan Harrod
FRIDAY, July 3 (Holy Ghost & Deliverance)
- 9:30 AM
- Bible Teacher – Wayne Huntley
- Angela Spates
- Nathan Harrod
- 7:00 PM – Rashidi Collins
Other District Ministry Events During Camp Meeting:
- Youth Service – Thursday, 7:00 PM, POA, Speaker – Adam Hunley
- Women in Ministry (Licensed Ladies) – Wednesday Luncheon, CDAC (RSVP required)
- Women of Worth (Licensed Ministers’ Widows) – Thursday Luncheon, CDAC (RSVP required)
- Single Adult Event – Friday after evening service, Outlaw’s BBQ-Pineville
- Kids Zone (Ages 5-12) – Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 9:00 AM
Prayer and Fast Day
Please join us on Thursday, June 25, for a day of focused Prayer and Fasting for our 111th Camp Meeting 2026.
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Superintendent’s June Itinerary
1-5 Tioga, LA – Kids Camp
8-9 Tioga, LA – Junior Camp
10-12 Pensacola, FL – BTB Conference
15-16 Tioga, LA – District Board Meetings
15-19 Tioga, LA – Senior Camp
30 Tioga, LA – 111th Camp Meeting