This was truly a Christmas gift that will last a lifetime for us.Īll Class Retreat. On the drive home they each suggested prayer as a solution to different challenges that we faced. They saw mountains for the first time, felt love and encouragement at every activity and, most importantly, they started to talk about God as real and present Love in their lives. Thanks to your generosity, my two young girls ignited their spark of a lifelong flame at Ranches.
Here’s what one individual shared:Ĭhristmas this year was unencumbered with materiality, greed, stress – only goodness surrounded our thought and being. We welcomed families from across the country for a celebration of the Christ during Christmas at the A/U Ranches. Here are a few highlights from the last couple of months and a preview of what’s to come:Ĭhristmas Camp. In fact, we’re already seeing it in our programs. This idea of humbly and gracefully ministering to others with love and compassion has inspired our staff to serve more deeply this year.
In 2023, we selected this verse from 1 Peter (ESV):Īs each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace: We’re jumping for joy that Youth Camp is just around the corner!Īs a part of our preparation for each year, we choose an idea on which to focus our prayers. It’s hard to believe we’re well into 2023! All of us are excited about what’s ahead: new staff in place, new programs on the horizon and, as always, new opportunities to see God’s unfoldment of every idea. By Gina Lindquist-Bailey, Executive Director
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