Saturday and we need your help

Four of us headed out to the ranch and got a lot done today in preparation for next weeks CMA regional rally. Not a day goes by that we aren't blessed by so many as we set our sights on the cleanup and rebuilding of the lodge at the Battle River Ranch Camp.

We were blessed to attend the wedding of our young friend Jessie Moffat and what a great celebration it was. So many friends and family were there and God blessed it as he always does when He is put first in our lives. Jessie came into our lives over 7 years ago needing a job and some sort of future after hockey. Today he is a terrific plumber and mentor to his sibling and so many others. God is good all the time.

As encouragement and blessings pour in it is well with our souls. Pastor Ta from first Baptist church spent some time with us and shared of the value that the ranch will be to our community and that this is a vital part of the ranch testamonie of walking in faith, the rebuilding processs and never giving up on others and hope. He and his staff and family have been a huge encouragement before and after the loss of the lodge.

Our hope and prayer is; that the Battle River Ranch Camp will continue to be a place of rest and hope to everyone that visits. As so many have come out to help with everything from pounding nails, feeding horses, repairing fences, organizing stock and supplies to feeding us all the greatest meals you could ever be served we are blessed. And to those of you that continue to encourage us with your many emails and notes of encouragement thank you to all of you we couldn't do this with out your help. We have had people say everything always sounds so perfect with the ranch project, well this project has been far from a walk in the park but like our pastor warned us there would be the negative and the na sayers but keep your focus and God will guide and direct you towards the vision he gave you for the ranch. He was so right but with God's strength, a great church family and a strong community support body, we press on to the goal. The ranch won't be able to help everyone but thanks to all of you, your prayers and encouragement it will be a one of a kind place of incredible hope, the hope that Jesus came, lived, share and died for. The kind of hope that only unconditional love can provide.

Thank you once again for taking the time to view our blog.The Battle River Ranch Camp is a non profit organization that is focused on developing trades, life skills and training opportunities for men and women that are searching and find it difficult to get the opportunities needed to develop a productive life skill. Many men and women today have no idea what they could be good at or how to find out their possible skill area or level. We are a faith based training center.

Harold and Diane Stephan left a life filled with addictions and bad choices. Their journey has taken them through different twelve step programs and life recovery through a relationship and healing process with Jesus Christ. If it were not for caring people in their lives that never gave up on them or thought they were a hopeless cause they too would still be lost.

We would love to hear from you and if you feel this is a program and facility that would help you or someone that you know, or you would like to be more involved with a ministry like this or support it financially we would love to talk to you and would very much appreciate your help in what ever way you can.

This is a ministry for those that have a heart and desire to make a difference in the lives of others with the skills and gifts they have been blessed with and have a desire to pass on what they know to the next generation.

You are always welcome to visit and we look forward to your input. This ministry is prayer based, and we pray daily for the needs of others, if you have a need for prayer and not sure where to start give us a call and we will confidentially support and help you in this area. You may not know a lot about God but God knows everything about you and He loves you more than anyone can or ever will.

IF YOUR HEART MOVES YOU TO DONATE :

and help us to impact lives for the future of our kids please;

If you are able to and would like to make a very needed and appreciated donation to this worthy project that is changing lives now and forever PLEASE consider making a donation to:

CROSSMAN MINISTRIES / BRRC

Box 11403

Lloydminster, Ab.

T9V 3B7

As a registered charity your tax deductable receipts will be sent out at the end of the year.

Once again we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for considering The Battle River Ranch Camp a life skills and trades introduction opportunity, as a option to support financially, an option that is making a differance in the lives of our young men and women right here at home in Canada.

Every donation makes it happen no matter what the size of donation you are able to help us with. God has allowed Diane and I to meet many of you and we want to assure each of you, your donations will be used wisely to build a facility that will change lives for ever.

God Bless You and Your Family!!!

Harold & diane Stephan and

Board of Directors of the Battle River Ranch Camp