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Letter from the Director
News from CRC
Dear Friends,
Before God formed us in the womb He knew the plans that He had for us, we just had no idea that it would be this much FUN!
The Philippines outreach was an enormous success as our CRC Koinonia Bible School Team was able to share Christ with over 10,000 people in three weeks!! We were able to share God's truth with:
- The Assistant Executive Director and her team of social workers in the city of San Carlos and the local youth hanging out at the Soup Kitchen
- The family and friends of the founder of House of Praise Churches at his funeral service
- 25 ex-drug users at a drug rehabilitation meeting
- 50 ladies at a Women's Seminar
- Leaders and Youth at three Leadership Seminars and two Youth Rallies
- 8,000 elementary and high schools students with our fun worship songs "Let Us Come Together" and "I like Bananas" along with 40 minutes of teaching and testimony
- 7 evening Crusades and 3 Revival meetings at evening church services in the surrounding neighborhoods
- 12 morning services over 3 Sundays
The Filipino believers are so gracious and hospitable and welcomed us into their homes and hearts. Sammy was like a magnet with the neighborhood kids, they called Josiah 'Pastor' as he was the main speaker at both the Youth Rallies and they dubbed Abigail the "Rain or Shine Evangelist" as she shared out in the pouring rain with great zeal at one evening crusade. Julie Shirkey loved asking God for the healing of hearts and bodies as people gathered in long lines after the crusades to receive prayer. Tim and I were both impressed with the friendships and connections our host, Pastor Jessie Abalos, has with the leaders in his community. He had favor and open doors with many principals in public schools, government authorities, and pastors which made it possible to do so much ministry in a short amount of time. If you have a heart for evangelism and long to share the gospel with receptive, open people
we highly recommend working with Pastor Jesse. He would love to host a group from your church. Our experience was amazing in every way. We had many exciting opportunities to teach and preach, yet we always felt safe, secure and greatly appreciated. I will be happy to connect you.
We want to thank all of you who prayed, gave financially, and helped make this trip possible. Being on this trip helped me realize in an even greater way how important each person is in making ministry a success. Opportunities to serve and invest in God's kingdom come in all sorts of packages and each are unique, beautiful, and needed.
We also want to give a "shout out" of thanks to Bob and Barb Holton who held down the fort at CRC. Not only did they cover the Center, but they spoiled Eunice and Peter with yummy cooking while we were gone. Bob solved a water temperature problem that we were having in the Main Lodge, installed a new faucet in our kitchen, and bought solar lights to put on our path. Barb also shared at our Scrapbook Retreat alongside and Lori and Becky, and both helped out in the kitchen as well as set tables. We are blessed to have such amazing friends!
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In February, at our annual Sweetheart Weekend, Scott La Pierre taught from the Word and from his book, "Marriage God's Way." We shared a lot of laughter, growth, and encouragement. On the last day we gave an opportunity for couples to share what the weekend meant to them and there were a lot of tears. God did some amazing transformational work in all of our lives.
If you are a spontaneous, fun-loving kind of a woman who wants to grow in your walk with God sign-up last minute for our Women's Retreat
, March 9-11, with Chaney Wilder, Co-Pastor of New Creations Life Center in Central Oregon. Our theme is, "Oh Lord, You are the Potter; we are the work of Your hand." Chaney has co-authored two books with her husband of 28 years.
We don't want to leave the men out either! April 27-29 we have Pastor Phillip Telfer, from
Media Talk 101, coming to speak all the way from Bulverde, Texas. Philip is a Teaching Pastor at Living Water Fellowship and is author of the book "What Wouldn't Jesus Do? Media choices in the light of following Christ". Phillip is also the founder of Christian Worldview Film Festival (CWVFF).
CRC's Koinonia Bible School is also back in the swing of things teaching the following classes:
Christian History, Bible Overview, Inductive Bible Study, The Book of John, Gifts and Calling and Galatians, Ephesians, & Philippians
Once a week we also have had the privilege of having Pastor Dee Duke drive an hour to CRC to volunteer his time teaching on 'Leadership', which has been an inspiring and challenging time as we memorize Scripture together, get wisdom from God's Word, and learn to set priorities and make goals -putting first things first.
This coming week our students and Koinonia Staff will participate in worship, teaching, and prayer at the 3 Day Silverton Prayer Summit held in town. We'd love to have you join us. We meet at 9:00-12 am at the Main Street Bistro. We break for lunch and then have an hour of prayer at 1:30 followed by a local guest speaker at 2:30. At 7:00 pm each evening Pastor Gene Short will speak.
If you or someone you know are 18-25ish years old and are up for the adventure of a lifetime, we will start taking applications for our fall/spring 2018-2019 Koinonia eight month school beginning March 30th! Dates will be updated in a couple of weeks.
www.crcbibleschool.org
Please continue to keep us in prayer for our Food Service Director Position and Assistant Cook. We have had several inquiries, which we are excited about, but as all of our friends know, this is not only a job but a calling; "Nourishing the body for the work of the Spirit."
You are greatly loved,
Tim and Julie Hansen
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Women's Retreat
March 9-11, 2018
with Chaney Wilder
WE STILL HAVE SPACE AVAILABLE. REGISTER TODAY! JOIN US!!
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Chaney Wilder, a native Oregonian, has Co-Pastored
New Creations Life Center
in Central Oregon for nineteen years with her husband Arthur Wilder. She was a homeschool mom of seven children, and she is now the proud grandmother of eight grandchildren. Chaney has taught the Word of God for over 25 years. Her passion for studying and teaching the Word in the US and abroad has caused her to see many lives transformed. Chaney has co-authored two books with her husband of 28 years on marriage and relationship with God as well as authored children's books. Set free, herself, by the power of the Word, she looks forward to every opportunity to share the truth of the Good News found in God's Word.
Come away and be refreshed and renewed in your walk with God at CRC's Women's Retreat! Lay aside your busy life, slow down and fellowship with other women around God's Word. You'll enjoy this inter-generational retreat that is sure to encourage you and recharge your batteries as you worship with other women, hear the inspiring testimony of our speaker, eat scrumptious meals, and have time to just relax with a good book, or hike the nearby Silver Falls.
Registration on Friday between 4:00-5:30pm at the Main Lodge.
Retreat begins on Friday evening with dinner at 5:30
Retreat ends after lunch on Sunday. Checkout by 2pm.
Suggested donation: (2 nights, 6 meals): $130/person. Deposit $30/person.
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Men's Retreat
April 27-29 , 2018
with Philip Telfer
We're delighted to have Phillip Telfer back at CRC for our men's retreat! Philip is the founder of
Media Talk 101, author of "Media Choices: Conviction or Compromise?" and producer and co-director of the award-winning documentary, 'Captivated'. He founded the annual Christian Worldview Film Festival and Filmmakers Guild held in San Antonio, TX in 2014.
Phillip is passionate about family-integrated church and ministry and serves as the teaching pastor at Living Water Fellowship in Bulverde, TX. He and his wife Mary have been happily married for 25 years and have been blessed with four children.
Philip has deep insight into discipleship in the context of our media-saturated culture, and is an engaging Bible teacher and story teller with an amazing pastor's heart. He writes and preforms original music, has several CDs, loves teaching his children woodworking, and roasts his own coffee.
CRC Men's Retreat is an opportunity to strengthen your walk with God through worship, inspirational Bible teaching, and connecting through fellowship with other guys.
Enjoy a relaxing and fun weekend of hanging out at the Lamppost, chatting over coffee or looking at books, or join in one of the
recreational activities being offered like hiking, disc golf, zip line, or archery. We are also offering shooting ranges for men who own firearms. Bring your own equipment.You can shoot trap, skeet, rifles or handguns. If your favorite activity is food you won't go hungry with our tasty home cooked meals with fresh baked bread and desserts!
Registration on Friday between 4:00-5:30pm at the Good Shepherd.
Retreat begins on evening with dinner at 5:30;
Retreat ends after lunch on Sunday.
Suggested donation: (2 nights, 6 meals): $130/person. Deposit $30.
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Memorial Weekend Retreat
May 25-28 , 2018
with Peter Iliyn
Peter Iliyn was born in Paraguay to parents who emigrated from Russia. Raised in the Russian culture and language, he continued his education at the UC Berkeley, where he earned his BS in engineering. Peter joined Youth With A Mission (YWAM) in 1976, and has been able to cross barriers throughout the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe with his ministry.
Peter is author of the book, 'Out of the Far Corners', the story of how his father, Vanya, suffered tremendous rejection and loss yet never lost his faith in God and was miraculously led out of Russia by God after the Bolsheviks seized power in the 1917 revolution.
Peter has traveled and ministered in over seventy-five countries across Asia, South America, Australia, and throughout Eastern and Western Europe. Currently he is the North American Director for YWAM. He and his wife Luba have four adult children and live in Jefferson, Oregon.
You'll just love our Memorial Day Weekend Family Retreat! - Great times of fellowship and worship, a full children's program and more! Just the break you needed! A great time of refreshment. Don't miss it.
Join us for three nights/four days and come be refreshed and recharged in God's love. You'll enjoy this inter-generational retreat that is sure to encourage you and recharge your batteries as you will hear an inspirational speaker, eat scrumptious meals, and have fun hiking the
Silver Falls
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riding our zip line
, and joining us at the
Lamppost
for a good book, espresso, or special treat.
"O taste and see that the Lord is good; how blessed is the man who takes refuge in Him!" -Psalm 34:8 (NASB)
Registration: Fri. 4:00-5:30pm Friday at the Lamppost
Retreat begins with dinner at 5:30. First session to follow 7:15 pm.
Retreat ends after breakfast on Monday. Checkout by 10:00am.
Suggested donation: (3 nights, 8 meals) $150/adult, $75/ages 7-12, $35/ages 4-6, age 3 and under are free.
Deposit: $150/family, $75/couple, $50/single.
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Personal Retreats
Come away and seek the Lord!
Did you know that CRC offers Personal Retreats?
Personal Retreats are available for individuals, couples, and immediate families looking for an environment that fosters personal communion with Jesus.
Pray and read the scriptures in our chapels, walk our grounds, enjoy solitude and quiet. You can join us for any or all of the meals we are serving, or fast and pray. These retreats are offered year-round, except during CRC Sponsored Retreats and as space in available.
If you are looking for quiet, you will find plenty of that during the weekdays, especially in the fall, winter, and spring. If you enjoy lots of company and sharing meals in our Main Lodge, check to see if there is space available on a weekend.
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While you're at CRC, make sure to visit The Lamppost. It's such a joy to see guests share and laugh over a latte, pray together, or just peruse the bookstore. We look forward to seeing you here during your next stay. |
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You can find out more about how CRC began with co-founder, Eunice Hansen's, book
'When God Gives A Dream'
Available in The Lamppost.
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