Greetings from CRC,

We have had quite the exciting last few months! We have hosted hundreds of guests from all over, including Japan, Kazakhstan and Australia, a lot of projects have been accomplished, thousands of meals served, changes in the staff and so much more. Keep reading to get the details and to see pictures!

- Labor Day Weekend -

We had a wonderful Labor Day Weekend Retreat! We were all blessed by our speaker Paul Anderson! He brought restorative and uplifting messages from the Word. Really making room for the work of the Holy Spirit. Many were healed from past wounds; being able to forgive people and situations from their past. There was a unity and uplifting from the Holy Spirit that accompanied the weekend. We are always thankful for the moving and working of the Holy Spirit.

- Maintenance Projects -

Our Director's house was in desperate need of new siding. Several staff guys have been working hard ripping the old siding off and putting up the new. It is still a work in progress but it is looking great!

The fountain in our pond is back up and running again! There were many hours spent in the cold water but they paid off; bringing our beautiful fountain back to life!

Our Gray Shed used for storing supplies received an overhaul. An entire wall and the floor were replaced and new shelves and lights were installed too. Several staff spent many days working on this and the outcome was well worth it!

Bryan and Cayman have been making new trails in the lower campground. Lots of brush clearing, chain sawing fallen trees and removing bees nests. Now you can access the creek by several different trails, take a prayer walk and enjoy the loveliness of the woods.

UGM (Union Gospel Mission) volunteered for a day and helped get a lot of work done. They helped clear out what was left of an old RV and helped with clearing the trails. They were a huge blessing and enjoyed a delicious lunch prepared by our kitchen staff!

If your church, youth group, or group of friends ever want to organize a work day at CRC we would love to have you! Whenever we have a group volunteer for a work day we get so much accomplished and we are so blessed. We're also happy to make lunch for your group! Call 503-873-6743 if you're interested in planning a work day.

- Staff Changes -

Goodbye! Near the beginning of September we said goodbye to Hannah Graham. We loved having Hannah here on staff with us! She was a joy and a hard worker. She feels God leading her into other ministry at this time so we said farewell and pray that God will bless her in this new season.

Welcome back! Wyatt Chisman is returning to the CRC staff at the end of September! We are looking forward to having him on staff again and having his wife Jessica and their son Bradley here too! It's always great to have staff family return!

- Kitchen News -

Our kitchen staff has been hard at work this summer! From May 1st - September 24th we will have had 193 meals which included 11,500 servings. Not only have we served that many meals but they have been extremely delicious, unique and geared for each type of group; from Men's retreats to Family reunions to youth groups.

Janet, Randy and Hannah have cleaned relentlessly this summer! From May 1st - September 24th each building has been cleaned at least 15-19 times! That's a total of 650 rooms not including the bathrooms, kitchens, and common areas. They also work in the kitchen helping prepare every meal we've served!

- Sponsored Retreats to Look Forward to -

Thanksgiving Retreat November 23rd - 26th

New Year's Retreat December 30th - January 1st

Crafting Retreat January 12th - 15th

Sweetheart Weekend February 9th - 11th

Click on each of the retreats above to be taken directly to the website page for more details on that specific retreat!

Thanks for joining us for the latest CRC news! As always we'd love to see you up here sometime soon. Thank you for all the prayers, support and donations to CRC! We couldn't do what we do without your support and encouragement!

Sincerely, Abigail Swayze

CRC Registrar