Sunday So Blessed and so thankful

Our family is so blessed as we grow closer to God and each other in our

lives. Sharing and supporting each other in so many ways. Diane and I

have always been so blessed to have our children close and willing to

freely share their precious little ones with us. Our hearts go out to the

grandparents that see very little of their grandchildren for so many

different reasons.

Today after church we were so blessed to have a friend join us and

James, Sarah and Gen out at the ranch for lunch. She has been wanting to

come out for some time but due to her situation the costs were

outrageous. So today we loaded her up in our old van and away we went

of to the ranch, we had a great lunch and time with the animals then we had one last stop as we fed our horses their feed of oats. Then we were off back to the city. But wait what's wrong here, the van will not start and after enough time spent that we were all getting very cold we pushed the old girl into the shop kept trying, but soon called for help

and the old van will be put out back with our other antiques. Our friend

laughed so hard the whole time and said she hasn't had so much fun in

many years. God is so good and loves each one of us, and we believe

that the whole day was His doing just to show our friend just

how much He loves her, on a road trip and visit to the ranch.

As I stopped to chat with our good friend Charlene today, she bursts out with

such excitement and with overwhelming news as day after day more folks want

to help her as she has taken on the responsibilities and organizing of the

February fundraiser. She is doing such a great job you will not want to miss this

event for anything.

As we move ahead with all gratefulness and with the knowledge that

we are so blessed and highly favoured we are asked weekly what our

needs are right now so here is a five point list for us to pray about.

-Our greatest need right now is interior finishing which is done

completely in pine, three floors top to bottom 11,000 sq. ft. at a price of

approx. $10,000.00

-Our second need would be ranch utilities gas and electricity that is

approx. 1,200.00 per month

-Our third need would be the provision of monthly diesel for truck and

equipment approx. $850.00 per month

-Our fourth need would be food to feed the workers that volunteer, we

have always felt if we feed their belly they will listen to what we have to

say and know how much we care. approx. $500.00 per month

-Our fifth need would be basic daily needs such as nails, poly, tape,

switches, plugs saw blades, drill bits etc. approx. $400.00 per month

-All of the above are items we desperately need and continue to be blessed and believe in God's provision by His caring family as we

move along in God's grace and provision.

-Thank you so much Harold & Diane S, Directors of The Battle River Ranch camp

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

or donate direct on our web site.

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

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

Psalm 23 (King James Version)

Psalm 23

¹The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.

²He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.

³He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.

⁴Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

⁵Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

⁶Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

Our fourth need would be food to feed the workers that volunteer and I

have always felt if we feed thier belly they will listen to what we have to

say. approx. $500.00 per month

Our fifth need would be basic daily needs such as nails, poly, tape,

switches, plugs saw blades, drill bits etc. approx. $400.00 per month

All of the above are items we desperately need as we move along in

God's grace and provision. Thank you so much Harold S, Director of The

Battle River Ranch camp