We are into the fifth week of camp here at Circle Square Ranch. We've had an awesome summer so far. So many kids have come for the first time and in turn heard about how much Jesus loves them. It's really cool to be a part of what God is doing in the lives of kids as young as 6 years old.
In early June I blogged about our camper scholarship campaign that was underway. We're currently still raising funds that will go towards sending deserving kids to camp this summer. To date, we have sponsored almost 50 kids!
Last week I was handed an envelope that had come in the mail. I opened the envelope to find a piece of paper and a cheque. The paper was a printed out copy of my blog post For The Boys. The memo line indicated their donation was for the camper scholarship fund. I was so excited. And then I saw where the cheque was from - Illinois. I burst into tears. Someone who doesn't know a thing about me or about this camp or about these kids cared enough to donate. I was so overwhelmed.
A few things I took away from this - I have a voice. Sometimes I feel silly writing blogs that I'm confident only 11.7 people read, if that. This reminded me that if I never say anything, nothing will ever happen. You've got to take that chance. Feel silly.
I was also encouraged by a strangers generosity. Those are the kind of people God calls us to be. Love your neighbor as yourself. Who is your neighbor? I know I've got one in Illinois.
If you're still interested in partnering with our camp ministry, you can write a cheque out to “Circle Square Ranch” with the memo indicating “2012 Camper Scholarship Campaign”. I'll list the contact information again below. Thanks to everyone who's supported already through prayers and donations - especially to the Bowers family!
Circle Square Ranch
1361 Price Road
Arden, ON K0H1B0
(613) 335 5403
arden@csranch.ca
Sarah it's awesome to hear how you continue to be used by God. You always had a beautiful voice :-)
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