Archive for October 2013
Tips for Planning a Bang Up Youth Retreat Part 1
Have you found your self in a conundrum where you are responsible for planning a youth retreat? Maybe you are the youth pastor, a volunteer or just a really involved parent. Either way you probably have lots of things to do and planning a retreat may be a terrifying task! Well, let me ease your…
Read MoreReady for Camp?
Going to Summer Camp is a BIG DEAL! It is great fun, full of new friends and experiences that just are not the same anywhere else. Every summer we have what we like to call “First Time Campers” – those who have never been to camp before. Many times this is the first time away…
Read MoreBiblical Teachings at Summer Camp
Shepherd’s Fold Ranch is a place in the country where people can encounter the fullness of God. Every evening during Summer Camp, all of camp attends a Night Encounter – AKA worship and an age-appropriate Bible Teaching. Both worship and the Bible Teachings are typically led by one of our Summer Leadership Team or a…
Read MoreCurrent Events at The Fold
*Oklahoma Christian Summer Camp and Retreat Center, Shepherd’s Fold Ranch is a fantastic place to have your next Church Retreat.* Family Cookout This evening a family will be arriving to have a small family cookout down in Brigg’s Park. Their evening will be spent talking, laughing, grilling, having a campfire, roasting marshmallows and just enjoying…
Read MoreServing in the Kingdom
Over the past couple of weeks, I have written a series of posts, each one focusing on one of SFR’s seven Guiding Principles. Be sure to check out each one here – Christ-Centered, Discipleship, Fun & Adventure, Relationship, Stewardship, and Unity. Today’s post will cover the last of our seven Guiding Principles: Service. Shepherd’s Fold…
Read MoreChrist-Centered Christian Summer Camp
The Best Christian Summer Camp in Oklahoma is directed by seven Guiding Principles. I have posted blogs on five of the seven so far – here is number six! (You can read the blogs on Unity, Discipleship, Relationship, Stewardship, and Fun & Adventure by clicking on any one of the words.) Today’s topic is Christ-Centered.…
Read MoreFall Youth Group Retreat
Youth Group Retreats *Shepherd’s Fold Ranch operates as a Christian summer camp and retreat center just outside of Tulsa Oklahoma and is proud to host groups like Arrow Heights Baptist Church for their annual #Breakinfree retreat.* The Value of Fall Retreats Retreats, any time of the year, are important to include in your schedule but…
Read MoreFun & Adventure at America’s Best Summer Camp
Over the past couple of weeks I have made several posts, each focusing on one of the seven Guiding Principles by which Shepherd’s Fold Ranch, the Best Christian Summer Camp in Oklahoma, directs the organization. Be sure to check out the blogs on Unity, Discipleship, Relationship, and Stewardship. Today’s topic is Fun & Adventure! Shepherd’s…
Read MoreGolf Tournament Fundraiser
Save the Date: Friday May 9th 2014 Page Belcher Golf Course Registration Opens January 1st, 2014
Read MoreUnity in Christ
This is post #4 of this series…The Seven Guiding Principles of Shepherd’s Fold Ranch. The first three are: Relationship, Stewardship, and Discipleship. Be sure to check those out. Today’s post is Unity. Shepherd’s Fold Ranch will maintain a unity that reveals to people that God loves them and sent His Son to die for them. …
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