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W. PA CFC GATHERING MARCH 21-23, 2025
MIRACLE MOUNTAIN RANCH
Miracle Mountain Ranch
101 Rodeo Drive
Spring Creek PA 16436
RIDING! TEACHING! FRIENDSHIPS!
Using the Ranch horses, we enjoy trail rides as well as training classes and demos in the indoor arena! Message From The Mount will be presented - possibly from the back of Brisket, the resident long-horned steer! Bible Study sessions are taught by Matt Cox, the director of Miracle Mountain Ranch. Matt has a God-given gift for communicating God's truth with wisdom and humor, and in a down-to-earth way that everyone can relate to! Dr. Dave Harvey, President of Cowboys For Christ, will also be speaking and conducting Chaplain Training.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Married couples will be housed in private rooms with bathrooms. Singles will be housed in dorms with bathrooms. 5 meals, lodging and all activities are included in your reservation fee.
This retreat is designed for adults.
No pets please (per Miracle Mountain Ranch policy)
SAMPLE ITINERARY
FRIDAY
6 - 7 PM Arrival! Check in at the Town Hall (it is the first building you will see) for your room assignment and schedule.
7 PM Meet and Greet time in the Oxyoke Inn followed by our first teaching session with MMR director Matt Cox.
9 PM Pizza is served and there may be a hayride under the stars.
SATURDAY - The fantastic staff at MMR will have a great day planned for us that will include teaching sessions, activities in the indoor arena or gym, trail rides using the Ranch horses, and Message From The Mount presentation.
SUNDAY - Breakfast followed by Worship Service. We should be ready to leave for home before noon.
WHAT TO BRING
- BEDDING (bedding for a twin bed, or a sleeping bag)
- TOWELS AND TOILETRIES
- CLOTHING SUITABLE FOR OUTDOOR WEATHER
- BIBLE, NOTEBOOK, PEN
RESERVATIONS: $125 Per Person includes lodging, 5 meals, all activities
Call Chaplain Dale Breneman at 724-924-2830 to make your reservation
Make checks payable to West Keystone Chapter of Cowboys for Christ - mail to 3369 Eckert Bridge Road, Portersville, PA 16051
BY FEBRUARY 20, 2024
MIRACLE MOUNTAIN 2023
38 people from 5 states! 11 CFC Chaplains!
"I enjoyed meeting and re-uniting with other Christians from CFC and also the young people working there.
"It was a weekend of blessing with fellow Christians and good teaching. The students there are impressive and I enjoyed talking with them."
"The fellowship and lessons were a blessing"
"Had a wonderful time at MMR as always. Everyone there is great. Always a joy to see old friends and meet new ones. A much needed time to reload."
THE YEAR OF THE GREAT POWER OUTAGE!
"Thank you to all the staff for providing us comfort and warmth when the electricity was out."
"I was so impressed with how everything was taken care of when the electric went out"
"The staff never missed a beat and we kept going like nothing happened!"
GREAT TEACHING!
Our thanks to Cowboys For Christ Executive Director Dave Harvey for inspiring us. We will never forget that mental picture of Jesus riding that white horse!
And thanks also to MMR Executive Director Matt Cox for the deep teaching on marriage on Friday and Saturday, and to Ben Freeman for the Message From The Mount presentation.
WESTERN PA COWBOY GATHERING 2022
Ben Freeman presents
"Message From The Mount"
What a good looking group!
Congratulations to new Chaplains Carol Steffler and Steve Richmond!
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS
Camp Scholarships
Each year the West Keystone Chapter of Cowboys For Christ collects donations for our Camp Scholarship Fund. Scholarships for a week of summer camp are awarded for Miracle Mountain Ranch, a Christian summer camp in Spring Creek, PA. Any child age 8 - 18 can apply with their parents' permission. The names of the applicants are placed in a drawing. Names are drawn according to the amount in the fund. The drawing takes place at our Western PA Cowboy Gathering at Miracle Mountain Rnach in March for the upcoming summer season.
How to enter the Camp Scholarship drawing
Send the child's name, address and phone number, along with the parents' signature indicating permission, to:
Camp Scholarship Fund
West Keystone Cowboys For Christ
3369 Eckert Bridge Road
Portersville, PA 16051
About Miracle Mountain Ranch
Miracle Mountain Ranch is a western-themed, Christian camp in Spring Creek, PA. Many different camps are offered, West Keystone Chapter will pay up to $350 on any camp chosen. Check out the camp selections and all that Miracle Mountain Ranch has to offer at www.mmrm.org.
SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIP FUND
YOU COULD RECEIVE A SCHOLARSHIP
The West Keystone Chapter of Cowboys For Christ collects donations throughout the year for our Summer Camp Scholarship Fund. Funds are used to send children to summer camp at Miracle Mountain Ranch in Spring Creek PA. We encourage all children 8-18 to apply for a scholarship by sending their name, address and phone #, along with their parents' signature to indicate permission, to our chapter address. At our Western PA Cowboy Gathering in March we will draw names from those submitted according to the amount in the fund. Each person receiving a scholarship will be able to choose from the many camps offered by Miracle Mountain Ranch. Our chapter will pay $350 toward the price of any camp.