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Camping with Kids at Saint Francis

For over 15 years, Shepherd’s Fold Ranch has been hosting camps for Saint Francis Health System. This summer was no different – between the two camps SFR hosted for SFHS, there were about 90 campers...
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Challenge Quest Ropes Trainings

One of our favorite things to do during summer camp is flying over the pond down the zip line! It’s a really fun way to conquer your fear of heights or simply view the world...
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Partnering with the Laura Dester Children’s Center

This summer we were blessed with the opportunity to partner with the Laura Dester Children’s Center in Tulsa, enabling 12 campers to attend camp at Shepherd’s Fold Ranch. LDCC is a short-term emergency care facility...
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Retreat Dates!

Summer Camp off-season retreats are the place to be and we’ve already got them on the calendar for next year! Fall Retreat – November 8-10, 2013 Winter Retreat – February 14-16, 2014 Spring Retreat –...
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Growth in Camper Numbers

During the 2013 camping season, Shepherd’s Fold Ranch experienced growth like never seen before! Over 200 additional campers attended from the 2012 camping season. We are so thankful for the Lord’s provision and endless blessings!...
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Camp Worship Song List

Several of you have been asking and here it is!! Below is a compilation of summer worship songs, complete with YouTube links! The list is not all-inclusive, as we ventured out as the Holy Spirit...
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Second Sunday Supper

Join the Griffin's on the second Sunday of the month for social, supper, and scripture from 4pm to 8pm. 4p. Social Time (Livin' La Vida Ranch) 5p. Supper (Home cooked Deliciousness) 6p. Scripture and More...
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SFR Morning Encounter – Journaling

Journaling: WHAT is it? A tool to record your expressions and interpretations of life. It's also a way to chronicle your life. Everyone has a story! This is yours. WHY Journal?  It is a way...
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SFR Morning Encounter – How do we lead them?

HOW do we lead morning encounters? We first gather as a group to receive instruction, then break up individually to process through instruction (“what” we’re going to do).  This instruction includes the “mode” by which...
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SFR Morning Encounter – Why do we do it?

WHY do we do Morning Encounters? What is our purpose for the morning encounter? Where we spend our time, talent, and treasure indicates what is important to us. Personal time with the Lord each day...
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