Friday, March 30, 2012

Home land security

As we hit the plains of the prairies and say goodbye once again to the majestic Rockies and the many friends that call them home it's sad to say goodby but that straight highway ahead beckons us home. Diane will be able to read more than a paragraph before feeling like she has to throw up.

After spending the night with Charlie and Marrian we have two meetings in downtown Calgary then off to Regina. It never seems to amaze us at the beauti of downtown Calgary. The corner that we lived on back in 1974 today now stands a sky scrapper tall and so incredibly built.

Well after 8 hours of rolling prairies we are pulling into Ross and Lauries driveway, Sandy gave us permission to use their room and we are ready for a good and blessed evening of sharing and fellowship, than some shut eye.

Please pray for our son James as he has had an allergic reaction to a product he was working with and for Diane's family at her uncles memorial service today in Regina.

The Battle River Ranch Camp is a one of a kind entry level faith based, trades and life skills opportunity facility. Offering an option to anyone that has been searching for an opportunity and is serious about finding out their area of strength and work place career possibilities.

Out hope and prayer is to let as many of you know about the ranch as possible so that the hope it will bring, 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 friends 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 and positive life skill.
Many men and women today have no idea about their future or what they could be good at and to how 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 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.

WE NEED YOUR HELP

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 right here at home PLEASE consider making a donation to:CROSSMAN MINISTRIES / BRRC or visit our web site for direct donating, thank you very much we cannot do it alone.

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 encourage men and women and 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.

Harold & Diane Stephan and the board of Directors of the Battle River Ranch Camp.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL US AT 1-3O6-825-7734 or 1-780-205-4743
God bless and thank you

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

WHAT A BLESSING TO BE OVER RUN WITH VOLUNTEERS

Well the plans to pour the main floor concrete has been discussed for quite some time and now that it is done what a relief. The ten man team worked side by side and the pour went well. We had some great food to keep us going as Roy and Joan blessed us incredibly well.
Today as usuall we also had a lot of stop in guests that iether wanted to know more about the ranch or to know how and when they can pitch in.

All in all another day of favour and encouraging fellowship.


**************HOPE FOR MORE*************

We as the family of the ranch believe there is so much more hope for each of you and us. Our heart is to always live out the love of God and His Son Jesus in a world that is desperate for real love. If you are struggling in any way with were your life is at, then at this moment take a few minutes and slowly say the prayer that Jesus gave us. Many say what good will that do, just do it and see.
If you need a break from the wreckage of life, jump in your car, truck or motorcycle and get on out here to the ranch. There are lots of hearts and hugs awaiting you.
Do you know that it is for the same reason an atheists cannot find God a drug dealer cannot find a police officer. WOW go figure!!!!!!

The Battle River Ranch Camp is a one and first of a kind, entry level faith based, trades and life skills opportunity facility. Offering an option to anyone that has been searching for an opportunity and is serious about finding out their area of strength and work place career possibilities.

Out hope and prayer is to let as many of you know about the ranch as possible so that the hope it will bring, 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 friends 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 and positive life skill.
Many men and women today have no idea about their future or what they could be good at and to how 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 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.

WE NEED YOUR HELP

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 right here at home PLEASE consider making a donation to:CROSSMAN MINISTRIES / BRRC or visit our web site for direct donating, thank you very much we cannot do it alone.

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 encourage men and women and 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.

Harold & and Diane Stephan and the board of Directors of the Battle River Ranch Camp.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL US AT 1-3O6-825-7734 or 1-780-205-4743
God bless each and everyone

God appointments

As we travel from Abbotsford to Kelowna God opened door after door and meeting with people right out of nowhere. As the ranch woman's programs seems to be evolving into reality we are excited at the potential.

Okanogan teen-challenge was our appointment today out at the ranch site. Our meeting was with Anthony and such a blessing as we shared and prayed then a great meal.

James is busy out at the ranch so if you have time he can sure use the help.

The Battle River Ranch Camp is a one of a kind entry level faith based, trades and life skills opportunity facility. Offering an option to anyone that has been searching for an opportunity and is serious about finding out their area of strength and work place career possibilities.

Out hope and prayer is to let as many of you know about the ranch as possible so that the hope it will bring, 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 friends 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 and positive life skill.
Many men and women today have no idea about their future or what they could be good at and to how 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 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.

WE NEED YOUR HELP

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 right here at home PLEASE consider making a donation to:CROSSMAN MINISTRIES / BRRC or visit our web site for direct donating, thank you very much we cannot do it alone.

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 encourage men and women and 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.

Harold & Diane Stephan and the board of Directors of the Battle River Ranch Camp.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL US AT 1-3O6-825-7734 or 1-780-205-4743
God bless and thank you

Sunday, March 18, 2012

To offer our hearts completely to you

Surrendering our souls
In awe to the one who gave it all
With arm high and hearts abandoned
All we have is yours

Were there is praise there is peace
He will wrap himself around you
That's how great is our God
And your heart will sing
How great is our God
So no matter where we are right now praise will raise us above.

Now let your soul sing how great is our God.

Surrender and receive the grace and joy of a loving God.

John Beven just walked up to me and said he's a good friend of Dale and Sandy's. Can you imagine that way out here in Surrey BC.

Hakuna Matata - no worries
Philippians 4:7
Before you know it, a sense of God’s wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It’s wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life.

As we worship at the church of all nations with Arnie and Katie Bryant of Prayer Canada we are being so blessed.

The Battle River Ranch Camp is a one of a kind entry level faith based, trades and life skills opportunity facility. Offering an option to anyone that has been searching for an opportunity and is serious about finding out their area of strength and work place career possibilities.

Out hope and prayer is to let as many of you know about the ranch as possible so that the hope it will bring, 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 friends 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 and positive life skill.
Many men and women today have no idea about their future or what they could be good at and to how 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 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.

WE NEED YOUR HELP

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 right here at home PLEASE consider making a donation to:CROSSMAN MINISTRIES / BRRC or visit our web site for direct donating, thank you very much we cannot do it alone.

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 encourage men and women and 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.

Harold & Diane Stephan and the board of Directors of the Battle River Ranch Camp.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL US AT 1-3O6-825-7734 or 1-780-205-4743
God bless and thank you

Thursday, March 15, 2012

The only way for evil to prevail is for good people to believe everything is ok. And to do nothing.

We get so overwhelmed with life and worldly success that very few parents know that in a few months a new law will make it hard to teach your children from the bible in Alberta.

The Battle River Ranch Camp is a one of a kind entry level faith based, trades and life skills opportunity facility. Offering an option to anyone that has been searching for an opportunity and is serious about finding out their area of strength and work place career possibilities.

Out hope and prayer is to let as many of you know about the ranch as possible so that the hope it will bring, 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 friends 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 and positive life skill.
Many men and women today have no idea about their future or what they could be good at and to how 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 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.

WE NEED YOUR HELP

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 right here at home PLEASE consider making a donation to:CROSSMAN MINISTRIES / BRRC or visit our web site for direct donating, thank you very much we cannot do it alone.

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 encourage men and women and 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.

Harold & Diane Stephan and the board of Directors of the Battle River Ranch Camp.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL US AT 1-3O6-825-7734 or 1-780-205-4743



Saturday, March 10, 2012

Floodlight.


Picturing myself in one of the many dark and empty tunnels thousands of feet below ground, there I was left to do a job on those first days of my new job at the potash mine. The darkness was so black, like nothing I had ever experienced ever before. Now mounted on the front of my company supplied hard hat was a powerful adjustable flood light. At the end of the cord coming out of the light was a powerful battery that needed to be charged regularly.

Once my boss and the man carrier he drove were out of sight the darkness was so black and dark you could almost feel it.

Then after experiencing the darkness everyone talked about I hit the button
And turned on the light, what ever brightness I wanted or needed I could have, it was up to me.
Seems that's the way life is, we can live in darkness or seek the light it really is up to each of us. We can live in the brightness or dim light what ever we choose. Hmmm go figure

PS. don't forget to spend time charging your battery.

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 and positive life skill.
Many men and women today have no idea about their future or what they could be good at and to how 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 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 right here at home PLEASE consider making a donation to:CROSSMAN MINISTRIES / BRRC or visit our web site for direct donating, thank you very much we cannot do it alone.

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 encourage men and women and 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.

Harold & Diane Stephan and the board of Directors of the Battle River Ranch Camp.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL US AT 1-3O6-825-7734 or 1-780-205-4743