Genesis 1 is a monthly fun fellowship activity. We go to state parks, caverns or other local points of interest. It is open to all ages, depending on your abilities to maneuver rough terrain at times. We try to keep our hikes on easy to moderate trails. We skip June through August because of the heat. In May and September we try to go to a cave or cavern to avoid the sun and heat. It is a great time to enjoy God’s wonderful creation. Each April we go to Inks State Park for the bluebonnet blooming. November takes us to Lost Maples State Park, where the maple leaves change to a beautiful red color. We always find a good location to sing the Doxology, giving God praise for His great creation. Normally we leave the church at 8:30 and try to be back by 4:00. When there is a fun restaurant nearby we’ll stop for a Dutch treat lunch, otherwise we take a sack lunch.

 
The 2024 highlights include the following:
South Llano State Park was an enjoyable hike; usually we see an armadillo or two and lots of signs of wild pig activity. In March we went to Enchanted Rock State Park, it is also a favorite because of its beauty. It can be a little challenging but the view is worth it. In April we went to Inks Lake State Park, one of our annual hikes. When the bluebonnets are in full bloom it is gorgeous. In September we went to Guadalupe River State Park. It was a nice hike with some very pretty views but was a little too warm. Next year in September we will go to a cavern to keep out of the heat. In October we went to Pedernales Falls State Park. It was a very beautiful day, and the river was very low so we got to walk on the river beds and enjoy all of the pools of water and fish that were swimming in them. Also, in October we went to Marble Falls to the Beloved Gallery to meet with artist Akiane Kramark who at the age of 8 years painted a picture based on a vision she had of Jesus. It is very inspiring. We talked to her about her experience with the painting. In November we went to Lost Maples State Park another one of our annual hikes to see the maples changing to their beautiful red colors, they were about 60% changed. On the way home, we stopped at Apple Store for lunch, it is a great place to have lunch. December found us at the San Antonio River Walk. A group stopped to listen to us sing the Doxology at our Casa Rio restaurant dinner. Afterward, we took the river boat ride to see the lights. It was very enjoyable; we’ll make that trip an annual event!

 

 

Before Covid gripped our country, Trinity had an active group called Genesis 1 Fellowship. It was open to all ages and consisted of hiking in Texas state parks, fellowship and sometimes playing games. When the group was large enough, they would split into groups according to hiking ability so that there would be some taking the challenging trail, some taking the moderate trail and perhaps some choosing to stay behind and play games in the picnic area.

 

Last fall Genesis 1 regrouped. On October 10 some of us traveled by church bus to Garner State Park.  We did a 3-mile hike on an easy trail. On the way back to Kerrville we ate at a Mexican restaurant in Leakey. It was a fun day of fellowship, exercise, beautiful scenery and good food.

 

In November, we loaded up the church bus for a trip to Lost Maples State Park. We were a few days late for the beautiful fall leaves, but there was still much beauty in God’s creation. This 3-mile hike was an easy to moderate trail. We stopped for lunch in Medina at the Apple Store before traveling back to Kerrville. It was another great day of fellowship.

 

We would like to plan 6 or 8 hiking trips in 2023. We’re hoping that our group will be large enough that we can split into 2 groups as before. We are working on plans for a February hike, a wild flower drive/hike in March or April and one more before the weather gets too hot.

 

Our group is open to anyone who likes to hike or just enjoy the outdoors and Christian fellowship.  Before making a hiking trip, please be sure that you are able to walk hills and rocky trails. You may want to bring a walking stick and a daypack with water and snacks. When convenient, we will stop at a restaurant for a late lunch. Occasionally, we may bring our own brown bag picnic. If you are not able to hike, you can bring dominoes or card games to play, enjoy fellowship with others or just enjoy the great outdoors.