CHRISTIAN TRAIL RIDERS FELLOWSHIP
CLACKAMAS COUNTY
NEWSLETTER
MAY 2009

Howdy CTRF

April 26^th meeting had 8 people present. We also had a special meeting on April 19th to discuss youth camps for the summer and a work party at Doug’s to help him get his house ready to sell. We decided to do the work party on May 2^nd.

April 18^th Sportsman Show report: CTRF had a table at the Nazarene Sportsman Show. We had quite a few people interested and added some new names to our ranks. Welcome to Tim, Adrienne & Randy. The show, as always, was a blast!  Mike & Amy K. & Linda J. were active organizers of this event.

April 19^th meeting had 8 people show up. At this meeting we discussed dates and did program planning for the youth camps. Inner City Youth & the Inner City 4 Square Church haven’t confirmed any dates yet so they are still on hold. However, Molalla Nazarene Youth wants to have an event so Mike K. is going forward with confirming insurance and dates for June 26^th and 27^th. Looks like there will be approx. 30 kids from 6th grade thru high school. We will have stations where the kids will work with & ride the horses, play games, have a scavenger hunt, learn rope tying. There will also be great food, camping, music, fishing, wading in the creek & worship messages and challenges. This event will take place at Doug’s. on Hwy 211, between Colton and Molalla. To help and for more info. call Mike 503-209-7622 or Doug 503-799-6201.

Gemma is also working with her church, Oregon City Evangelical, coordinating a horse segment to add to their Summer “BLAST”(Bible Learning And Skill Training) program. OCEC will have 3 separate day camps…Gemma will be bringing 2 horses Aug. 10, 11, 12, and 13th. Ages will be 2^nd –6^th grade.  This is not a CTRF event, but Gemma welcomes anyone who is interested in helping to contact her at 503-307-1484. All helpers need to get approved thru the church (background check, etc). For more information on “BLAST” go to www.ocec.net or call 503-656-8582.

May 2^nd work party. Many people showed up to help Doug out. More than 12 people were roaming the property. About 7 were from CTRF. It rained some, but we got a lot done. More work is still pending so if you have a spare hour or two, call Doug at 503-799-6201.

Ride report:

Sorry we didn’t report on March rides. Mike said 2-4 people showed up for each one.

April 11^th - Three riders showed up at McIver. The weather held and we had the place almost to ourselves.

April 25^th - Fourteen riders showed up at Elwood. For those of you that came we are sorry that the ride was a bit confusing…to say the least. We will make every effort to help things run smoother next time. It was just one of those off rides that had a handful of things that went wrong. Thank God no one got hurt. Please don’t let this one “frustrating” ride deter you from joining us again.

Rides coming up:

May 9^th – Regular scheduled ride, Hardy Creek, 10am, level 1-2, shoes or boots recommended.

Hardy Creek - Molalla River Corridor

(Managed by BLM (503) 375-5646 and Molalla River Watch, Inc. (503) 829-7858)

Web site is www.molallariverwatch.org (click on recreation). 

The trailhead is located 9 miles southeast of Molalla.

From Molalla: Head east thru town and take a right on Mathias Rd. (following signs to Feyrer Park). Go about 1/8 mile. Continue to the left onto S. Feyrer Rd.  After passing Feyrer Park you cross the river and take a right on Dickey Prairie Rd. About 4 miles after Dickey Prairie Store turn right on Molalla Forest Road crossing the Glen Avon Bridge. Stay on the paved road for 3.5 miles. The Hardy Creek Trailhead is on the right (2 entrances in case you miss the 1st).

May 23^rd – Regular scheduled ride, Mission St. Park, North of Salem, 10am, level 1.

Willamette Mission - (State Park) Park info. #  call (503) 393-1172. The web site is: www.oregonstateparks.org. 7 miles of trails - easy riding – level 1

The trailhead is 8 miles north of Salem off I-5. Take Brooks/Gervais exit # 263 heading west on Brokelake Rd. NE for 1.7 miles. At T, take a right onto Wheatland Rd. and go 2.4 miles. Park will be on the left.

June 13^th – Regular scheduled ride Riley Horse Camp, Zig Zag, Mt. Hood Directions in next newsletter.

June 27^th – No regular schedule ride due to Nazarene Church Youth Camp on 26^th/27^th.

Other Business:

BayOcean House Annual Retreat: May 29^th, 30^th  & 31^st. This is a chance to bring your horse to the beach @ Cape Meares, near Tillamook! We ride on the Bay Ocean Spit 2 miles from the house. Come fellowship with other Christians (or maybe someone seeking), break bread & worship our Lord. John & Gemma have opened their vacation home to all who want to come. For now we have 16 confirmed people and 9 horses. We need to hear from Terri S. (Deanne), Larry S., Tammie D. (friends) & anyone else interested in joining us. Gemma will get details to everyone coming by May 15^th. The house cost is 0 but some may need to board their horse at the fair grounds for $15 per night, per horse. You will also help with meals including a Sat. night Potluck. Contact Gemma with questions and to confirm you are coming. Call 503-307-1484 or email gemma@bayocean.com. See the house at www.bayocean.com.

*Budget: We received $30 back from the Sportsman Show deposit + we sold 2 shirts for $20. Expenses for May are $30 Jackline for Uganda monthly sponsorship, $101.80 – order of CTRF logo t-shirts (most will come back as the shirts sell), $35 Fourth of July Parade fee. Total $166.80. Ending balance after May expenses is $137.65.

*PeeWee Rodeo at the Molalla Buckaroo grounds…We may be back on for Church Services! Pee Wee Rodeo dates are July 11,12 – July 25, 26 – Aug 8, 9 – Aug 29, 30. CTRF sponsored cowboy church would be Sunday mornings around 8 or 9am.  There are discrepancies on the July 12^th date if we end up having an inner city youth camp that weekend…may be too much! Also Aug. 30^th most of us will be at Quinn Meadow, so we won’t be doing this Sunday church service for sure. We will let you know as dates and times get confirmed.

*Parades in Molalla - Buckaroo Grounds:

Kiddie Parade will be on Thurs., July 2^nd at 6pm. There is no cost for this event. CTRF has been participating in the parade of many years…it has become an annual tradition. Age of kids that can ride is up to 14 years old. Parents, banner holders & walkers are all involved. It is so much fun getting the horses and kids ready and watching them enjoy their ride. You need to be there by 4pm if you want to be in it. Theme TBA. Call Judy for more info. 503-630-5846.

Fourth of July Parade. This is a big parade! Up to 20,000 spectators and 150 + entries. The parade starts at 9:30am on the 4^th so if you want to participate you need to be at the Buckaroo grounds by 7:30am. The theme this year is “150 Years of Pioneering”. We will be wearing our CTRF red, white and blue! More to come on dress and preparation. We will need 2 or 3 banner holders. Walkers are also welcome.  Please contact Gemma if you want to be in it. 503-307-1484 or email her at gemma@bayocean.com. The deadline for commitment is June 20^th. Cost to CTRF is $35.

The next PPPP (praise, prayer, planning & potluck) meeting will be on Sunday May 24^th starting at 5:30pm. We meet at the Colton Fire Station 20987 S. Hwy 211 Colton, OR 97017. Hope to see some of you there. No meeting on Sun. May 31^st due to the BOH retreat.

But thanks be to God, who always leads us in triumphal procession

in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him.

For we are to God the aroma of Christ among those who are being saved and those who are perishing.

To the one we are the smell of death; to the other, the fragrance of life.

And who is equal to such a task?

Unlike so many, we do not peddle the word of God for profit.

On the contrary, in Christ we speak before God with sincerity,

like men sent from God.

2 Corinthians 2: 14-17

Newsletter prepared by Gemma A. Comments and Corrections Welcome

503-307-1484 gemma@bayocean.com