I find myself enjoying the sunshine and blue sky over the white landscape. Yesterday provided us with much needed moisture. It was a little bit rough on the baby calves, but challenges are to be expected. I really am aiming to get this note of gratitude out on Monday since we have a doozy of a storm in the forecast next week. We will do all we can to prepare.
Many of you know the “partnership” of life on the Lonetree Ranch and the ministry of Rainbow Bible Ranch. It is this setting, along with the purpose and goals of ministry, that make RBR so unique in the camping ministry. It is real life in action. The RBR staff certainly is given different insights that many are not privileged to. This does not make us better than other ministries by any means; however, the life lessons and experiences add to the distinctiveness.
We so enjoy “sharing life” with those who God brings our way. The camp numbers are looking very good. I have no doubt that we will once again be filled to capacity. We are still working on our theme and Growth Guide. We pray that God will once again inspire Robin to write that special song that will be sung countless times during the summer and well into years ahead. Staffing is coming together. There are challenges that come along with meeting the needs of all involved in this mix.
We are in the process of remodeling the dining room at Rainbow. A portion of the floor will be replaced and new flooring will put down over the entire area. We are also replacing much of the drywall due to some cracking in the settling of the floor. Pray that we are able to get this and several other projects completed by camp season.
Our Legacy III Bible Study just finished a study of the Apostle John’s three letters. So very pertinent are the writings in these small but powerful books. I will be speaking in Belle Fourche this Sunday and in Nisland in a couple of weeks. We will also have a presentation in Hill City in April.
We have had several memorials come to RBR in honor of the life and memory of loved ones. This is amazing to us. To be included in this time of memory by family and friends is remarkable. Our prayer is that many lives will continue to be touched for the Glory of God.
We will always ask for your prayers. God’s work done in God’s way is our desire. And we will ask that you prayerfully consider giving to the ministry of RBR as the Lord God directs you. We must not ever be found lacking when so much is at stake. God will bless.