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"Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given...and his name shall be called:
Wonderful Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace."
CRC E-news December 2016 - January 2017
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Dear (Contact First Name),
Merry Christmas from the CRC staff to you!
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The CRC Staff Family: Top row, l to r: Tami & Mark Kinslow, Bryan & Becky Rutschman, Betty Thomas, Donna Ganoa, Eunice Hansen, Lori & Peter Riegelmann, Richard Frank. Middle Row: Tim, Julie and Jonny Hansen. Bottom row: Hanna & Ellie Rutschman, Rianna & Noah Riegelmann .
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Since the beginning of Advent, our staff has been bustling to make CRC look beautiful and festive with Christmas trees, wreaths on the doors, and the lighted manger scene out in front of the Main Lodge.
Mark and Bryan have been winterizing the camp, plowing snow, and washing down the walls of the cabins.
Tami and Donna attacked the kitchen, making the huge gas st
ove look brand new. It reminds me of how we all want to be busy getting ready in our lives for the coming of the Lord, living to shine for JESUS.
Last Friday we had our annual Staff/Board Christmas party, signaling the start our Christmas vacation. Bryan and Becky led carols with Bryan on accordion and they sang a special song. Noah and Rianna also sang songs, Mark read a poem while Tami played the violin, Tim read the Tale of Three Trees to the children and Peter read the Christmas story from Luke 2. It was a sweet time of fellowship.
In
November, we had our Thanksgiving
Retreat with speaker Dr. Jerry Benjamin
who shared on the Preeminence of Christ and it was amazing!
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Dr. Jerry Benjamin |
God is not something we just tack onto our life...HE IS our life!
We had lots of good prayer times among the guests and family fun: sharing skits and singing songs, creating wreaths and hiking the falls.
Also that month, Tim's mom, CRC's Co-founder Eunice Hansen moved into our house. What an honor to have such a faithful servant of God who has loved Jesus and walked with Him all of her life share our home. Eunice's life revolves around God's kingdom; praying, reading Christian books, sending out encouraging letters and giving to others.
With the coming of the New Year Tim and I want to share with you something that we have dreamt about for over 25 years: starting a Discipleship School here at CRC that would encourage young people to know God in an even greater way, to learn to hear His voice, and to obey His call on their lives so that they can impact this generation for Jesus. We are convinced that now is the time to start it. Luke 10:2 says, 'The harvest is plentiful but that the laborers are few.'
Would you join us in prayer as we step out in faith to fulfill this calling? We are preparing to launch this eight-month school in September 2017.
This is our vision statement:
We are called by Christ to develop disciples that have a deep abiding love for Him,
and a passion for faithful obedience.
Following Jesus' example, we are planning for just twelve students in this first year.
The school will combine discipleship training with Bible study and will include an outreach in the month of January.
We will be providing additional information and launching a website next month, so if you know of anyone who may be interested in attending you can start praying now.
All for Jesus,
Tim and Julie Hansen
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NEW YEAR'S RETREAT
"Hope for the New Year"
CRC STAFF
Friday-Sunday
Dec 30 - Jan 1, 2017
Welcome the New Year at CRC!
Come celebrate the New Year in a relaxed extended family setting. This weekend retreat features our fun New Year's Eve party and inspirational Watch Night Service. This is a great opportunity to start off the New Year right. All sessions are designed for the whole family to enjoy together.
"Resolution One: I will live for God. Resolution Two: If no one else does, I still will." - Jonathan Edwards
"I pray that the Lord might crown this year with His goodness and in the coming one give you a hallowed dare-devil spirit in lifting the biting sword of Truth, consuming you with a passion that is called by the cultured citizen of Christendom 'fanaticism', but known to God as that saintly madness that led His Son through bloody sweat and hot tears to agony on a rude Cross - and Glory!" - Jim Elliot
Arrive/Register: 4:00-5:30 PM Friday
Retreat Begins: Friday with a 5:30 dinner, followed by family devotions
Retreat Ends: After a 10:00 brunch and family worship on New Year's day. Checkout at 1 PM.
Suggested Donation: (2 nights/5 meals) $115/adult, $55/child 7-12, $25/child 4-6, children 0-3 free. Deposit $100/family, $50/couple, and $25/single. Click here to register!
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SCRAPBOOKING & QUILTING
RETREAT
Friday-Monday
January 13-16
Julie Hansen, Becky Rutschman, Betty Thomas
Have a great time scrapbooking or quilting at this three-day creative extravaganza! This retreat features LOTS of time to work on your favorite hobby with friends plus meal-time devotionals led by the CRC staff after brunch and dinner each day.
What to bring: Your personal craft/hobby supplies, snacks to share, bedding; pillow, towels, comfortable clothes, warm jacket, umbrella, and a smile to share with those around you!
Arrive/Register: 2-3 PM in Good Shepherd Lodge. Meals: Fri. dinner 4 PM, Sat. & Sun. 10 AM brunch, 4 PM dinner, Mon. 10 AM brunch. Bring snacks to share with others. Retreat ends after brunch on Monday.
Suggested donation: (3 nights, 6 meals) $140/person. Includes a welcome bag for each guest. Deposit $35.
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SWEETHEART WEEKEND
Larry & Alice Swayze
Friday-Sunday
February 17-19
Larry and Alice are blessed to be immersed in ministry. Larry pastors Beavercreek Community Church, heads up a training program called Fired-Up Youth, and is the founder of Sky View Horse Ranch, a powerful ministry for at-risk kids. The Swayze's have been married for 36 years, have seven offspring, and 5 grandchildren.
Joy, excitement and purpose, are foundational to a healthy and lasting marriage. Laughter goes a long way toward good marital health! Come join us!
Arrive/Register: 6:00 - 7:30 PM. in Good Shepherd Lodge. No dinner Friday night. Bring snack to share with others. First session at 7:30 PM. Retreat ends after lunch on Sunday.
Suggested donation: (2 nights, 5 meals) $230/couple. Deposit $100.
Married couples only please.
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2009 Work Retreat
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Through the Years CRC Founder
Allan Hansen
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Family Camp Promo Video '09
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If you want to know more about CRC and how it all began, check out Eunice Hansen's book,
When God Gives a Dream
and also a video of Allan Hansen sharing the story of CRC to a live audience in the Main Lodge.
Both the book and the video are available at
The Lamppost.
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The Lamppost has great drinks and inspiring books.
Lori Riegelmann, our barista, loves to make your drink extra-special!
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We are so blessed to this place of ministry. It's such a joy to see people share and laugh over a
latte, pray together or just peruse the bookstore. We look forward to seeing you here on your next visit!
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We hope that all is well with you and your loved ones. Please send us an email if you would like us to pray with you about anything. We look forward to seeing and hearing from you soon!
Blessings,
Tim & Julie Hansen and the CRC Staff
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Tim and Julie Hansen, CRC Directors
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Click link to send an email. Julie Hansen
503/873-6743 (Main phone)
503/873-8300 (Fax)
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