The Connection

St. Crispin's Conference Center and Camp

Newsletter September 2022

Connecting with St. Crispin's

From the Interim Directors,

Alton and Joy Belew

We are excited that St. Crispin's will host the 85th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Oklahoma on October 7th-8th! We look forward to serving the Lay and Clergy delegates during this special time.

The St. Crispin's staff works hard week in and week out to repair, improve, prepare and serve our guests. Please pray for and when you get a chance, say thanks to the following people:

Accommodations Staff: Heidi Little, Manager; Laurie Lewis, Cara Smith and Stephanie Walters

Food Service Staff: Amber Martin, Manager; Tori Helton, Bryson Martin, Kota Helton

Guest Experience/Marketing Staff: Joy Belew, Director; Cassidy Carter, and Zac Cline

Operations/Maintenance Staff: Josh Roberson, Director; Thomas Wind, Manager; Joey Oxley, and Migel Vasquez

Thank you for your faithfulness as you work unto the Lord!

The guests are already enjoying the generosity of those who have given rockers thus far! There are several more that have indicated they will give.

Those who have given thus far are:

Christ Church, Tulsa
Michael and Suzanne Shepherd in honor of Megan Shepherd and her years at St. Crispin's
St. Crispin's Staff

Would your family, your church, or your Summer Camp Alumni group consider donating $250 to provide one of these rockers?

You can designate a person, church or family to honor or memorialize, which will be engraved on a bronze plaque.

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Many of you have been friends of St. Crispin's for many years. Some of you may have only recently become aware of what a wonderful place and ministry this is.

"Friends of St. Crispin's" is a way to provide ongoing support to St. Crispin's by:

Praying regularly for needs, campers, guests and staff.
Sharing and advocating for St. Crispin's by telling others about this special place.
Helping by volunteering as needs arise and time allows.
Giving financially. Currently, there are some pressing operational needs. As these needs are met, we're hopeful that all gifts can go toward program and facility improvements. Would you pray and consider a monthly gift? This would make such a big difference in the long term ministry of St. Crispin's!

Please pray often, share the story and give. Please see "opportunities for support" in this newsletter. Call or email us to find out more about the opportunities.

Click the link below to give online.

Type "Friends" in the comment section.

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Do you like to shop? Do you love to support St. Crispin's? Do Both!

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Do you enjoy the outdoors?

Do you like working with small groups?

Are you a good communicator?

Would others consider you to be an encourager and a people person?

St. Crispin's is enlisting individuals to serve as facilitators for the low ropes/teambuilding course.

The course is designed for small groups of up to 15 people to work through various scenarios and challenges through communication, problem solving and teamwork. The facilitators would serve for a few hours at a time, primarily on weekends, on an as-needed basis. You'll be paid a stipend for each time you are on site to lead groups.

The training will be no cost to you as long as you commit to serving at least three days on the course in the coming year.

*A background check and references are required. Must be at least 18 years old.

The training will be held on Saturday, October 15th, from 8:30am to 5pm here at St. Crispin's.

Interested? Have questions?

Contact Alton Belew at alton@stcrispins.org or call 405.382.1619

St. Crispin's is hosting a number of Christmas banquets and gatherings. Contact Joy Belew if you would like more information!

St. Crispin's provides a peaceful space where people experience hospitality, nourishment and an opportunity to grow in God's grace. We would love to host your group for your next getaway!

September Groups

St. Crispin's has had the privilege to serve the following groups in September! Thank you for choosing St. Crispin's for your conference/retreat!

Warriors Rest
AR-OK Lutheran Synod
Province 7 Daughters of the King
Jack and Jill of America Families
Mid-America Christian University
Christ Church Women
Salute the Kids
Seminole State College Orientation
Cursillo Oklahoma
IONA, EPIOK
Leadership, OKC
Bethel, Choctaw, College Work Group
Leadership Edmond

It is a privilege to serve these groups and pray that they found a peaceful space and experienced hospitality, nourishment and and opportunity to grow in God's grace.

Join us for this Special Event!

Join St. Paul's Cathedral, Mother Sarah E. Smith and the Guild of St. Naucratius for the First Annual Naucratius Fishing Retreat on Oct. 21-23rd.

This is a family friendly event at St. Crispin's Conference Center to help harvest fish in the ponds to manage the habitat and learn all about creation care while enjoying God's abundance! The Naucratius leadership team and Game Wardens from the Oklahoma Wildlife Department will be present to help teach folks how to fish, harvest and cook our game. We will also enjoy nightly campfire compline, Sunday Eucharist and a fish fry!

Our mission is to provide a peaceful space where people experience

hospitality, nurture and an opportunity to grow in the grace of God.

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