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September 2012

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Small Package, Big Blessing

E very year, churches prepare for a summer event affectionately called, “Vacation Bible School.” Some children’s ministries begin as early as January, planning and preparing for that summers’ VBS.

When the theme is finally chosen, the dates finally set and the volun-teers are finally recruited, the hours of hard work pay off when the chil-

dren arrive and lives are changed.

“ Vacation Bible School is not only good for the kids, but everyone involved,” Pastor George Goynes, Jr. of First Baptist Church, Doddridge, AR said. “It’s fun to watch as all the workers come to-gether. It’s a wonderful time of fellowship and it’s as exciting as the

first day of school.”

O n June 19th, Pastor George’s 156 year old church hosted an “Amazing Wonders Avia-

tion” event for 41 children, where two children were saved. Sixty eight individuals attended daily through the week, singing praise songs, creating art work and learn-

ing valuable life lessons from the Bible. The small country church has av-eraged around 89 on Sunday mornings this year and continues to grow,

adding 35 new members, 22 of them being salvations this year alone.

“ When I came on board, the core group of members got fired up for their community,” Pastor

George said. “They knew people that were not attending church and they began inviting them. We have seen people who no one ever thought

would get saved heart’s change.”

E very year, the church chooses a ministry to bless in a contest between the boys and girls. Dur-ing “Amazing Wonders Aviation

2012,” FBC Doddridge landed on Runnin’ WJ Ranch as their ministry

to support.

“ Our church has adopted Runnin’ WJ as a mission already,” Pastor George said. “This is a great opportunity to teach our children that there are other organizations out there that reach people for Christ

and they often need funding to do so. It’s very scriptural. Paul encour-

aged the Church at Antioch to give to the Church in Jerusalem.”

T his year at FBC Doddridge, the girls far outnumbered the boys, but

that didn’t discourage the guys in the competition.

“ One night, we found a $100 bill in there with the boys donations,”

Pastor George said. “We still don’t know who gave that $100 bill.”

A lthough the competition was tight, the boys and girls tied in their race to

raise as much money as possible for Runnin’ WJ. Between the 68 participants, FBC Doddridge raised $833.74 for the Ranch, the largest VBS giving for Runnin’ WJ this year, second being First Baptist Church, Hooks, TX which raised $556, proving “big bless-ings” can often come from

“small packages.”- WJ

Little country church gives above and beyond during Vacation Bible School

PLEDGE ALLEGIENCE: Girls attending VBS at FBC Doddridge participate in the Pledge to the American Flag, Christian flag and the Bible.

MAKING MEMORIES: Girls pose for a picture in front of the Amazing Wonders Aviation sign.

MAKING MUSIC: Children learn a praise song during VBS at FBC Doddridge, AR. Forty one kids came for the “Amazing Wonders Aviation” week.

Every year during the annual Four States Fair and Rodeo, the Fair-grounds hosts area schools for a day of special rodeo themed activi-ties for preschool aged children and students with special needs. From face painting to racing around miniature barrels on stick hors-

es, the kids participate in fun activities designed just for them. Runnin’ WJ Ranch transported two Ranch horses for the children to pet and groom and gave each child a special Runnin’ WJ bracelet to take home. The day proved to be fun-filled for everyone as the Ranch staff witnessed the smiles of many children.

2012 Challenger’s Rodeo

Collom and Carney Association Employee and Family Barn Bash On September, 29th, Collom and Carney employees and their families came to the Ranch for a night of dinner and dancing’. Despite the rain, the children enjoyed bounce houses and bin-go and the adults enjoyed dancing the do-si-do. We appreciate Collom and Carney’s commit-

ment to the community and are glad we were able to have a memorable evening together.

Teresa Addington– 26th

Austin Goldsmith– 12th

Kayla Bishop– 21st

Cynde Brown– 11th

Craig Burkland– 30th

Akeela Crawford– 3rd

Jeremy Dainwood– 3rd

Kristin Davis– 13th

Tony Deornellis– 23rd

Brittany Downs– 18th

Christine Foster– 11th

Jerry Funderburk– 17th

Ann Gaskin– 28th

Allison Gill– 6th

Kiffany Golston– 25th

Alan Goynes– 6th

Mike Guillory– 2nd

Connie Harpold– 12th

Shirley James– 14th

Ryan Jenkins– 11th

Cassie Jewell– 16th

Rhonda King– 17th

Annell Langdon– 14th

Lauren Layne– 24th

Kade McFadden– 18th

Melanie Meacham– 12th

Victoria Meade– 19th

Joe Morriss– 27th

Crystal Nabors– 9th

Ray Sandefur– 6th

Brenda Saxton– 11th

Maeghan Snow– 6th

Debbie Spraggins– 19th

Hayley Starkey– 6th

Denise Tankersley– 31st

Lisa Tirrito– 17th

Pam Townsend– October 18th

Delainie Valea– 23rd

Patsy Vaughn– 28th

October Volunteer

Birthdays

2012-2013 Riding Season Begins–

Oct. 1st- 5th

Columbus Day– October 8th ( still have class)

Halloween– October 31st Loretta Webster– 11th

Pete the Pumpkin sings a rousing rendition of “Happy Birthday” followed by a Johnny Cash original,

“Ghost Riders in the Sky.”

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Last week, our students arrived for Last week, our students arrived for the first time since May for their the first time since May for their

saddle and helmet fitting. This saddle and helmet fitting. This week we are back in the arena! Two week we are back in the arena! Two hundred kids will be riding with us hundred kids will be riding with us this year. If you are still interest-this year. If you are still interest-ed in volunteering, it’s not too late. ed in volunteering, it’s not too late. Call Narda at 903Call Narda at 903--838838--3223 for 3223 for

more info. more info.

Every child loves Christmas

and this year at Runnin’

WJ, we hope to make it a

very special holiday for our

kids. Be looking for our very

first Christmas Catalog,

coming to you just like our

monthly newsletter. As a

church, business, family or

individual, you now have a

tangible opportunity to light

up a child’ s Christmas,

making it truly a

“ Season of Smiles.”

Make it a Merry

Christmas

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Runnin’ WJ would like to challenge your church to consider adopting one of our 200 Runnin’ WJ would like to challenge your church to consider adopting one of our 200 Runnin’ WJ would like to challenge your church to consider adopting one of our 200 special students in your monthly missions giving. As a ministry that seeks to honor special students in your monthly missions giving. As a ministry that seeks to honor special students in your monthly missions giving. As a ministry that seeks to honor

Christ by loving these kids, we desire to partner with our brothers and sisters to help Christ by loving these kids, we desire to partner with our brothers and sisters to help Christ by loving these kids, we desire to partner with our brothers and sisters to help these unique individuals, many who live near or below the poverty level and would these unique individuals, many who live near or below the poverty level and would these unique individuals, many who live near or below the poverty level and would

not be able to ride without the support of generous organizations. For $120 a month, not be able to ride without the support of generous organizations. For $120 a month, not be able to ride without the support of generous organizations. For $120 a month, a church can give the gift of therapeutic horseback riding to a child for an entire year. a church can give the gift of therapeutic horseback riding to a child for an entire year. a church can give the gift of therapeutic horseback riding to a child for an entire year.

Call us today at (903) 838Call us today at (903) 838Call us today at (903) 838---3223 to inquire about how your church can change a 3223 to inquire about how your church can change a 3223 to inquire about how your church can change a child’s life forever. child’s life forever. child’s life forever.