For about 25 years college BSM's (Baptist Student Ministries) have traveled from all over Texas to come to Padre Island for the week and share the gospel with other people. These students come and stay in the hotels or area churches (we always stayed on the main land with a church who allowed us to sleep in the class rooms at no cost)and meet at the local Island Baptist Church for worship, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, worship and fellowship.Some of the ministries Beach Reach has to offer are a free pancake breakfast every morning, free van rides to anywhere on the island starting at like 6 or 7 in the evening, free sunscreen on the beach, the sand sculpture, and a midnight breakfast. The ministries are a lot of fun and provide opportunities to meet people from all over. Many people are pretty accepting of listening to people talk to them about God, and some are not. Most just really appreciate what beach reachers do and are glad they are there.I enjoyed my experience of going because it taught me to love people and accept them for who they are and also taught me a lot about myself, and grew me with my friends and God.The ministries are fun, because you have crazy schedules and you get some good food. The pancakes are really good. You do not get much sleep during the week because some times you have to give van rides in the middle of the night and then you go to sleep in the morning. It is crazy but it is fun.I guess my point in sharing this is if any one is interested in doing beach reach you should be able to find info on the web about getting involved. If you are a spring breaker going to Padre for the week, then take advantage of the free stuff that is what it is there for, it can save you a little money.