LIFE & HOPE - MOVERS

(More pictures below)

Wow what an incredible day out here at the ranch. Guest and volonteers from everywhere. The incredible way that God works in our lives, never ceases to push us on to another day. Several youth groups drop in for a few days to help and learn about trades, life skills, and how the God they are told about is really working right here in our area. As we shared of the many miracles and how God's hand is at work every moment in the ranch life, eyes wide open and hearts built up and hope delivered just the way it is supposed to be. The church is in the process of being moved by a small company wow how blessed we are. 

     Yet in a self fullfilling and prosperous society as ours, where the 85% of our society will likely go to an incredibly horrible hell,  unless we are willing to step out of our comfort zone and start to live out the job God gave and walks us through in his bible apprentiship program. It is hard to believe we truly understand the horror that hell will be. Hmmmm how comfortable and secure do we need to be before we start to reach the lost 85% of our communities. Please this is not a negative thing, it is one of the truest truths we as followers of Jesus Christ have to soon realize or we too will face God's judgement. We are the hope God is sending to them.

     Thank you once again for taking the time to view our blog. 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. A strong confident man or women of God will impact the darkness in our service industry in many ways.

TO DONATE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
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 CORP./BRRC (Battle River Ranch Camp) or visit our website for direct-donating and more information. Thank you very much. We cannot do it alone. Please consider becoming a $25.00 a month donor today. 
"Be a blessing to someone everyday."

THE JOURNEY WE ARE ON

So hard to keep up with God's plan, but if we are followers and not fans the road is easier to follow. Now mind you the road can be a bit narrower and the ditch full of weeds but it's like pastor Lyle said over and over just keep your focus on the vision. So that's what we do out here at the ranch, we may not be perfect by a long shot but like most realize we are a new and first of a kind facility that will not ever be perfect but the results have been amazing. Seldom a day goes by without a call about trainee enrollement so that is a good thing. Our greatest need to do with training is finding men and women to mentor and share thier skills with potential tradespeople. As we express often if you feel a call to impact a life just like many who have been blessed with someone who cared enough to do what they could with what they had to place hope and a future into a life seeking. 

     The ranch is also in need of operating funds and if you are able or would like to know more about how you can change lives right here on the bald prairie please give us a call. Often we overlook the real fact that 30% of children born today will be born into a home with one parent. Not a pleasant situation but as the ranch along with your help can come along side with mentors to encourage and by example be the hope God created us to be amazing things happen. When big Jim the plumber gave a 14 year old kid like I was, a job at his plumbing business, it was not just about being a plumber,  it was all about seeing and becoming a man.  I guess that is what a community that cares does, we raise families and carry the hope of a better future for those that will follow in our footsteps. God bless.

Thank you once again for taking the  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. A strong confident man or women of God will impact the darkness in our service industry in many ways.

TO DONATE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE;
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, (Battle River Ranch Camp) or visit our web site for directdonating and more information, thank you very much we cannot do it alone. Please consider becoming a $25.00 a month donor today. Thank you so much.
*Be a blessing to someone every day*.

SHE ASKS BUT NO ROOM AT THE INN.

    Incredible that a girl with her expirience and ambition who has proven herself cannot get the job she would like. No doubt she made some mistakes, but who of us would cast the first stone? And who if us are so self engulfed and self righteous that we would never give a person a second chance or a hand up. If we would only for a moment picture ourselves standing before the almighty God ( which we will do someday soon) and what we have done in our lives to make this world a better place to lighten someone's load using what we have to help another and we are satisfied with it all, than God have mercy as we have not touched the tip of the ice berg when it comes to leading and helping the lost and those Jesus pointed out to us. 85% of your community has never seen Christ at work thru us. 

       Please consider partnering with the the Battle River Ranch as it is a start, but with out your help we cannot help those in need. 

     As Diane and I have traveled to head office of Teen Challenge in Ontario and met with parents and pastors in many communities, we hear the same story told of the many young adults searching for hope and a future. Jobs are scarce, full time work is seldom a possibility. At our national no boarders rally in International Falls Minissota, the members if the Christian Motorcycle Assiciation accept the truth that the church has dropped the ball and our failing society is not the fault of politicians or Governments but we the church must accept responsibility and turn from our wicked ways then God will heal our land. 

Thank you once again for taking the time to view our blog. 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. A strong confident man or women of God will impact the darkness in our service industry in many ways.

TO DONATE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
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 CORP./BRRC (Battle River Ranch Camp) or visit our website for direct-donating and more information. Thank you very much. We cannot do it alone. Please consider becoming a $25.00 a month donor today. 
"Be a blessing to someone everyday."

******PIPE DREAMS******

Definition of pipe dreams - a fanciful unattainable dream or thought.

    The statement said by many, to many is "that it's just a pipe dream" usually comes out of envy or jealousy. A person who expresses a thought that recieves the comment that it's "just another pipe dream", can be disappointing and often discouraged to the point that they give up on a perfectly good idea. 

     We have so many friends from over the years that started out just like us. We rented a small apartment found a job, made friends and pondered our dreams and visions. Today those friends are now part of families, successful businesses, and living out those pipe dreams that they did not give up on but believed and perservered. I remember as we encouraged each other in our journeys often we humoured each other as some of the dreams were a bit far fetched but most today are a reality. I remember once helping a guy with getting a bumper on his truck so he could pull a trailer of supplies do a job, and now to see their  beautiful family on Facebook and how thier lives have been blessed. 

    So often hopes and dreams are dashed by negative nay sayers. A friend of the ranch named Rick stopped by and spent a couple of days at the ranch. Rick has been supporting the ranch in prayer,  financially and through encouragement for quite some time  now but has never really spent time out here getting to know the ranch dynamics, and the hearts of the people involved.  Well, as he left this morning Diane and I realized how blessed we were to have people like Rick, who come out to pour wisdom and peace into the ranch and us. With Rick there really is no such thing as a pipe dream only dreams not yet fullfled. 

    If you have a dream don't waste time sitting around waiting for a genie to drop it into your lap, but rather look at your God given gifts, pray hard and take advantage of every opportunity God puts before you and it will happen, most times far greater than you ever even asked for or imagined. 

     However, as it is written: “What no eye has seen, what no ear has heard, and what no human mind has conceived” — the things God has prepared for those who love him— 

(1 Corinthians 2:9 NIV)

     Here at the ranch, pipe dreams are the seed that can become a reality before your very eyes. You can step into your dream job with the skill and confidence to become all God created you to be. Today more and more churches, businesses and individuals are partnering with us to build a stronger Canada for tomorrow. By offering all God has blessed us with to encourage and mentor another to be all they are meant to be, it happens just the way God says it will. 

        These are a few of the opportunities that are available;

         The following are quality career opportunity partners seeking confident, quality and commited employees. 

PLUMBERS

SHEETMETAL WORKERS

ELECTRICIANS

GAS FITTERS

TRUCK DRIVERS

MECHANICS

WELDERS

AUTO BODY

OFFICE PERSONNEL

TOW TRUCK (small auto's)

TOW TRUCK (large auto's)

GLASS SHOPS 

SALESMAN

WAREHOUSE

COOKS

HOTEL MANAGEMENT

OIL FIELD TECH

MACHINISTS

CARPENTERS

MOMS

DADS

UNCLES

AUNTS

GRANDPAS

GRANDMAS

MISSIONARIES

MASONRY

MASSAGE THERAPISTS

FLIGHT ATTENDANTS

GAS PUMP ATTENDANTS

OIL LUBE TECHNICIANS

DRYWALLERS

PAINTERS 

RESTAURANT HELP

CONCRETE WORKERS

EQUIPMENT OPERATORS

FINISH CARPENTERS

TIRE REPAIR TECKS

HAIR DRESSERS

     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. A strong confident man or women of God will impact the darkness in our service industry in many ways.

TO DONATE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE;
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, (Battle River Ranch Camp) or visit our web site for directdonating and more information, thank you very much we cannot do it alone. Please consider becoming even a $25.00 a month donor today. Thank you so much!

God bless you!
*Be a blessing to someone every day*.

     

THE MIRACLE WAY,

There was a time and not so long ago that mention of a miracle was rare, but as my precious Diane and I round the bend not only in age but at the head of one of Canada's newest and exciting ministries to young men and women of Canada we are encouraged and motivated by several elements active in our lives.  Number one is our relationship with the one and only Savior and incredible life provider of the world, JESUS. Next would be the life of excitement in our marriage, never a boring moment. Then of course the huge blessing of children, children that so often include us in their lives, which we are so thankful for!

     Now back to miracles, all of the above are miracles in a world of karma and good luck, miracles are still THE REAL THING, all else is a fake sustatute.

    The ranch is blessed with a beautiful church, full of character and history. But how do we get it to the ranch without costing a fortune that the ranch does not have?  Well God puts it on the heart of a mover many miles away to do it for free. 

Then how do we get the basement gutted and prepped for moving beams?  Once again another heart decides to change his plans and arrives with a huge tandom gravel truck and trailer to do the job. Now to get the steeple down, over 40' up, heavy, awkward and fragile. Once again so many helpers with equipment and wisdom and in less than four hours the steeple is loaded and secured to our highway trailer and on it's way to it's new home, Battle River Ranch Camp.

We're also so thankful for all the food prepared and served to us as we worked to get all this accomplished. What a beautiful blessing from the local families in this community. As a community loses a beautiful and meaningful structure they get to witness God's hand and goodness at work to carefully bring the right people together and move this structure to it's new home. 

     As bystanders witnessed and commented, "you must have a great connection with someone to get this done so fast with such big equipment and so many people to help."  One person even mentioned we need to pray for them and their church as they need a lot of work done there also. We are blessed with miracle after miracle from the hand of God. And we are so thankful that so many of you find a place in your hearts to make our country Canada a better place to live and find hope for all the young men and women needing a hand up. 

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. A strong confident man or women of God will impact the darkness in our service industry in many ways.

TO DONATE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
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, (Battle River Ranch Camp) or visit our web site for directdonating and more information, thank you very much, we cannot do it alone. Please consider becoming a $25.00 a month donor today. Thank you so much!
*Be a blessing to someone every day*.

--NEW BEGININGS--

 Exciting long awaited day as we all loaded up and helped Sara, James and Cohen move into thier new home. The job is a lot of work but a definite labour of love as so many showed up to get err done. Couches, stands, tables, beds, dishes and so much more all arrive safe and sound. 

     Nesting and preparing to spend thier  first night in thier new home is an incredibly exciting event and a real blessing from the hand of God. All those late nights and working every weekend for many months wind down to this new beginning. Dreams of a home of your own to raise a family and build memories is the hope of every couple filled with the hope and vision God himself pours into a couple committed to living a God honouring life. 

     Joey spent a lot of time doing last minute details and fine tuning to the heating and hot water system. James did hookups to appliances and the TV. The rest of us put away treasures, spotted furniture and the peace settled in to a final few details before we headed out for a nice supper. Listening to the please and thank you's and watching the over flow of hugs for all, what more could a person ask for. Hope to see you all at church tomorrow where ever you live. God has a message for each of us, sort of like your bank if you don't make the effort to go get some money you may go hungry, well if we don't go out to church we may loose hope. 

Thank you once again for taking the  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. A strong confident man or women of God will impact the darkness in our service industry in many ways.

TO DONATE AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE;
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, (Battle River Ranch Camp) or visit our web site for directdonating and more information, thank you very much we cannot do it alone. Please consider becoming a $25.00 a month donor today. Thank you so much.
*Be a blessing to someone every day*.