Well.........like I always say......I have THE best job on the Ranch!
Every Friday night I meet not only a variety of great people with their groups—youth groups, sports teams, men`s and lady`s groups, old friends and new. Now that is a blessing! ... but, to top that off, I have the immense pleasure of greeting weekend volunteers and their amazing parents who drive them literally from far and wide to spend the weekend with us at the Ranch!
Our weekends are busy with delivering snacks, preparing meals, cleaning up, doing dishes, taking trail rides and all that goes in to making our guests feel cared for and important. Barn staff have the responsibility to
care for and feed the horses as well as ensure the wellbeing of the riders......a huge undertaking for our young staff.
Those of us who work with the volunteers endeavour to provide clear and kind direction and training which has proven to pay off.......we are truly blessed to have fabulous youth who volun- teer over the summer when the stakes are high.
Apart from the practical, manual job training our goal is to en- courage spiritual growth in Christ in our young people. Weekly devotions are intend to awaken a desire to know more about the Lord and the interest He has in each one. On Sunday mornings we attend a local
church.....often that is an eye opener and provides conversation with the volunteers.
As full time staff we have seen campers become volunteers, vol- unteers become staff and staff become solid Christian citizens, husbands, wives and parents. If anything could be more rewarding than that. I have yet to see it!
It is an honour and blessing to know each and every one..........
Sharon Koeslag is our beloved week- end retreat hostess and mom to everyone! She consistently sets a high standard of excellence as she cares for guests volunteer weekend staff. Thanks for your TLC Sharon!
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