Greetings from Christian Renewal Center!

God Remains the Same

The transition from summer to winter becomes so evident this time of year; we see the leaves change color and feel the air become cooler. Change, everything around us is constantly changing; some things for good and it seems all too often some for the bad. I am thankful that our God does not change. In the midst of the chaos and confusion life brings at times, God remains the same.

"Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever."

Hebrews 13:8

He is still faithful, constant, forgiving, gracious, loving, truthful, omnipotent, all knowing, in charge, unwavering and yet intimately acquainted with us. Despite the worlds chaos and our own shortcomings our God is still there. Never changing, always the same. He is the rock and stronghold that we can cling to during the trials and changes of this life.

"I love You, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge; my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold."

Psalm 18:1-2

May you hold fast to God during whatever season you find yourself in today. Whether you are facing the hardest time of your life or in a time of great blessing and joy. May you set your focus on God, the One who never changes. May you find your peace, joy, contentment and fulfillment in Him today. He is where we can take refuge and find the peace we desire.

Thanksgiving Retreat

This is a great way to have a relaxed and extended Thanksgiving with your family and friends! All ages welcome! We can't wait to see you here!

Hansen's Home

Director's House - The siding project at the Hansen's is still underway! The guys ended up having to replace more than they initially expected but it will be a job well done when it is finished. All the moldy siding removed and replaced with new. They have been working hard rain or shine!

New Gravel - The owners of the property next to us needed to use our road for some of their logging. They offered to gravel and do some much needed ditch work on our driveway in return. They brought it their road grader and spruced up our driveway a lot. Removing the deep rooted potholes and adding ditches to help the water run off in the ditch instead of through the driveway. We really appreciated all they did!

New Mattresses Coming Soon - We want our guests to be as comfortable as possible while they are staying with us. Part of that is the desire that they would sleep well. Purchasing new mattresses for our buildings has been in the plans for awhile. We have been testing samples and are almost ready to start replacing them building by building. We have been praying that God would supply the needed funds to replace the mattresses. Without making our need known to the public we received a special gift that makes it possible for us to begin the process of purchasing new mattresses! Praise God! We are thankful for God providing and for those who have generously given!

Eclipse Excitement!

We had a lot of fun getting to see the recent solar eclipse. Most of the CRC staff and guests stepped out onto the Main Lodge deck to enjoy watching. What a great opportunity to watch one of the wonders of God's beautiful creation!

Office News:

Our registrar Abigail, will be taking a vacation November 12th-29th. We are really thankful that Onna McCormick is willing to fill in for Abigail while she is gone.

There might be reduced office hours during this time, but all emails and phone messages will be answered and responded to during her absence.

Praises and Prayer Requests

Praises

• We are fully staffed with amazing people
• Lots of projects are getting done
• Life change is taking place in the lives of those who come to CRC

As always we appreciate your many prayers for the ministry taking place here. We are feeling very blessed and thankful for all God is doing. We're praying we find the perfect mattresses that will be comfortable and just what we need for our guests to have a comfortable place to sleep.

If you have anything in your life that you would like the CRC Staff to pray for please let us know. We always love it when people reach out and let us know their prayer needs so that we can join them in prayer.

Thank you for taking a few minutes to catch up on the latest at CRC. We are thankful for you and all the love you have for CRC. We hope you all have a wonderful fall and that you will sense God's presence in the everyday.

May you walk in His joy, Abigail Swayze

On behalf of the CRC Staff