The Ohio Independent Baptist, November/December 1992

Keeping Up With Our Camps Baptist Chi ldren's ll on1e & fa nli ly nuni stries .. - s ·ew Ranch Dr. Don Worch President Latest Skyview Ranch project , Lodge upper and lower deck T be Rancb Lodge upper and lower deck should be completed by mid-November. The volunteers v;orking on the project have been treated to a spectacular view of the fall colors, looking over the Holmes County bills. The project is being supervised by missionary builder Steve Walden, and funded by designated gifts and donations. . In a study of Rancb attendance fi gures since 1982, the ranch has increased its summer ministry by 50 percent- from 795 in 1982 to 1,215 last summer. During a ten year period from 1983 to 1992 a total of 1,437 decisions were recorded, or 20 percent of the youth campers in attendance. One important value of the ranch ministry is the opportu- Don Winters with the Lord D r. Donald B. Winters went home to be with his Lord on October 7, 1992. Born in Michigan in 1912, much of Brother Winters' life was spent in Ohio. Dr. ~inters' life ~evolved around evange– l~sm, and during bis years as an evange– list he held meetings in many churches in Ohio. He also pastored several churches in the state, including First Baptist of Byesvil le, Memorial Baptist of Columbus and (as interim) Immanuel Baptist of olumbus. I-Ie served t11ree terms on the ounciJ of Twelve. Funeral services were held at Immanuel Baptist of olumbus on October 10, with Pas tors Wi lliam AbemaU1y, Sr ., Dill AbernatJ1y, Jr. and Harold Guthrie officiating. Winters' wife, Katl1eryn, continues to erve tlle Lord at Immanuel Baptist. Family Counseling Foster Care nity it presents for young people to come away to its planned program and be challenged to make a decision for Christ. Witll churches holding shorter and fewer revival services, a camping opportunity at the Ranch is for mar1y the only direct challenge they will receive during the year to follow Christ. Child Care Homes Maternity Care Adoption 354 West Street Valparaiso, Indiana 46383 Ohio 513-322-0006 Iowa 515-964-0986 Indiana 219-462-411 1 Michigan 517·681-2171 .~ e Ranch is solidifying its year-round m1n1stry with its continuing improve– ments. As a retreat center, it offers church groups of all ages a place to fel.lowship together, get away, relax, enJOY.new or uncommon experiences, allowing churches to bring their groups outdoors into the testimony and beauty of God' s creation. The Ranch camp and retreat center ministry offers a valuable resource to the church' s program. RUPP AGENCY, INC. RANCH ACTIVITIES Spe~i~liz_ing in church prop erty & L1ab1ltty insurance, with over 1,300 churches insured statewide • Special multi-peril coverage • Church vehicles • Pastors ' personal property policies 1357 West Lane Avenue Co lumbus, 0 11 43221 call loll -free : l -800-282-9258 or 614-486-59 11 Fall Couples Retreat November 13-14 Contac t Benjamin Rupp or David Bell Ranch housing is filled. You may still come but will have to make reservations to stay in local motels. Send $10 deposit per couple to Skyview Ranch. 1993 Winter Retreats Singles January 8-9 Teens February 5-6 February 26-27 Buses & Vans For Sale 15-84 passenger vehicles available Buy quality for less at :,r,t,,,/1:l Transportation IJJ,;.J.;t:J Equip. Sales Corp. Juniors February 12-13 March 5-6 Men May 13-15, Dan Gelatt, speaker Around the World with Baptist Mid-Missions An International Cookbook Withover 400 pages of international recipes fromthe Baptist Mid-Missions' family, this cookbook is an excellent resource for an all-church missionary ban– quet, a ladies· missionary dinner or for missions emphasis in the home. Sixteen sectiondivider pages contain color photos depicting foods in their cultural settings. A special feature is the collection of humor– ous and serious stories from actual mission field experiences. Order your copy or copies today! Wo,nen's Depnrt1·11e1zt Baptist Mid-M issio11s PO Box 3080 I I • lcvc land, 0 1 I 44 I ,o 80 I I (2 16) 826 1930 6401 Seaman Rd., Oregon. OH 43618 4 19-836-2835 Toll-free nationwide 1-800· 227-3572 "Big church discounts" ask for Bud Graham on1pi led by Joun ichol" $14.95 ~---~postage paid - --- 7