Friday's Frenzy as we head for higher ground

Lloyd mall blessed us today with enough tables and chairs for the food services area and it's all like new, what a blessing.

Bottom plates and walls are all chalked out and we are on our way up with new walls and roof.

More people stopping in to bless us and encourage us as we get to share all about the miracles that God alone can only do.

Don't Be Afraid, Put God First "...I have commanded a widow... to provide for you." 1 Kings 17:9 When famine hit Israel, God said to the prophet Elijah, 'Go to Zarephath... I have commanded a widow there to provide for you.' Observe three things in this story. First, when the need arises, your provision will be in place. That's how God works, so ask Him to tell you where to go and what to do. And when He does, get moving! Second, the people God uses will surprise you. Sometimes they're people you would tend to overlook. This penniless widow had '"...only a handful of flour... and a little oil..."' (1 Kings 17:12 NKJV). That's no problem to God. He doesn't need much to start with in order to do something great, just a willing heart. Why didn't God send Elijah to a wealthy family? Because they didn't need a miracle - she did. When God's work has a need He looks for someone with a seed, stretches their faith, and both the giver and God's work are blessed. Finally, your 'bad time' is often God's opportune moment. This miracle took place in the middle of an economic depression. What seems like the worst possible time for you is when God loves to move. This woman was only one meal away from death; it doesn't get much worse. 'So, she went away and did according to the word of Elijah... she and... her household ate for many days. The bin of flour was not used up, nor did the jar of oil run dry...' (1 Kings 17:15-16 NKJV). The key to her miracle is found in Elijah's words: '..."Do not fear... but make me a small cake from it first..."' (1 Kings 17:13 NKJV). The Word for you today is this: don't be afraid; put God first and He will meet you The Battle River Ranch Camp is a one of a kind entry level trades and life skills development center. Offering an option to anyone that has been searching for an opportunity to find out their area of strength and work place career possibilities. Our hope and prayer is to let as many of you know about the ranch as possible so that the hope it will bring and the lives it will change and the encouragement it will provide can start as soon as possible. The ranch will be a one of a kind facility and will offer an option to many like no other. When God has a plan and like our friend Mike and Pastor Lyle wisely told us just keep your focus and don't let the distractions pull you away from God's purpose. 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 about their future or what they could be good at and to find out their possible skill area or level. We are a faith based and mentor based training facility and our hope is with the help of anyone that has a heart for helping so many to give each person that comes to the ranch an opportunity to find the skills they were created for. 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 we would be very appreciative, and would love to talk to you and would very much appreciate your help in what ever way you can. Even if you could help with a small one time donation or a larger one it would help so much to bring this life changing facility and place of hope to be opened by this fall. 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. TO DONATE : 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. God Bless You and Your Family!!! Harold & diane Stephan and Board of Directors of the Battle River Ranch Camp FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL US AT 1-3O6-825-7734 OR haroldstephan@hotmail.com WHY WE PRAY AND HOPE THAT YOU WILL GIVE JESUS A CHANCE IS BECAUSE THE LIFE YOU REALLY WANT AND CAN HAVE IS UP TO YOU HERE'S ALL YOU NEED TO DO DON'T WAIT ANOTHER MINUTE TO DO WHAT'S RIGHT AND HERE'S WHY #1 Because you have a past You can't go back, but He can. The Bible says, "Jesus Christ the same yesterday and today, and forever" (Hebrews 13:8) He can walk into those places of sin, failure and hopelessness, wipe the slate clean and give you a new beginning. A beginning with a real and lasting future, full of hope. #2 Because you need a friend that won't let you down Jesus knows the worst about you, yet he believes the best. Why? Because He sees you not as you are, but as you will be when He gets through with you. What a friend! #3 Because He holds the future Who else are you going to trust? In his hands you are safe and secure - today, tomorrow and for eternity. His word says, "For I know the plans I have for you ...plans for good and not evil, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray I will listen". (Jeremiah 29:11-13 TLB) If you'd like to start over, with a new beginning with Jesus today, Diane, I, the board of directors, volunteers and supporters of Crossman Ministries and the Battle River Ranch Camp would ask you, if you are looking for a new beginning to please pray this prayer: LORD JESUS CHRIST I am sorry for the things I have done wrong in my life. I ask Your forgiveness and now turn from everything that I know is wrong. Thank You for dying on the cross for me to set me free from my sins. Please come into my life and fill me with your Holy Spirit and be with me forever. Thank you Lord Jesus, Amen. If you have made this commitment and would like to make contact, please call us. We'd love to talk to you and help in any way we can. We are praying for all of you reading the blog every day. We all need and are searching for choices and option every day in our lives. We want you to know that you do have a choice as to where you will spend eternity and we just like to let you know that even in those last minutes of life if you call out to Jesus with all your heart He will be there for you. Just look at the criminal that hung on the cross beside Jesus. Each and every one of us make choices every day about the life we want to live while we are here on this earth but very few know about the option we have available to us when it comes to eternity. God really does love you, Jesus really died for you and the Holy Spirit will come and live in you. Just give Him a chance today