CHRISTIAN TRAIL RIDERS FELLOWSHIP
CLACKAMAS COUNTY
NEWSLETTER
JUNE 2009
Hi
fellow trail riders,
There
were 9 people present at the May potluck/meeting. Mike shared a great message.
Ride
report for May:
May
9th at Hardy Creek Trailhead. Four riders in one group and Four in
another.
May 23rd at Mission State Park. Seven riders took to the trails. Said it was a great ride.
Up
coming June rides: All rides start at 10am. Bring lunch if you have time to
visit.
June
13th Regular schedule ride at Riley horse camp. Foot in the stirrup at 10am.
Level 2 ride.
From Sandy: Follow Hwy 26 for 18 miles to the community of ZigZag. Turn north (left) onto Lolo Pass Road (Rd18). Travel for 4.5 miles, then turn right on Rd 1825 and continue for approximately ½ mile. Turn right, still on Rd 1825, crossing the Sandy River Bridge and continue for another ½ mile to Rd 1825-382. Turn right, cross the Lost Creek Bridge and the campground
will
be almost immediately on the right. Day use parking is near the Lost Creek
Bridge or in the middle of the campground. Don’t block campsites.
June
27th NO regular scheduled ride due to the Youth Camp we are doing at Doug’s
place.
July
Rides:
July
11th reg. Schedule ride at Elwood - Near Colton - More info call Gemma at
503-307-1484
The
trailhead is located just about mid-way between Molalla and Estacada off Hwy
211. This will be a different trail then we have ridden in the past. Parking
will be at John and Gemma’s in a large field. 28758 S Cox Rd Colton, OR 97017.
Level 1 ride. Shoes or boots recommended.
From
Molalla: Go Northeast on Hwy 211 to Colton. Continue past Colton about 4.3 miles
until you come to Elwood Rd. Take a right on Elwood and go .25 miles. At
intersection go straight…this is where Cox Rd. starts. Go one mile looking for
a green barn with a rusty roof. At barn go to third drive on the left. We will
have the CTRF sandwich board out.
From Estacada: Head South on Hwy 211. Go quite a few miles (watch for Shibley Rd). Elwood Rd. will come up just after it. Take a left on Elwood and go .25 miles to the intersection, then go straight 1 mile to the driveway. Look for the CTRF sandwich board.
Other
Events:
June
14th at 5:30pm. Special planning meeting at Doug’s for the June 26, 27 youth campout.
We need all the help we can get. Contact Mike K. if you can join us.
503-209-7622. Or just come to the meeting. Doug’s address is 17639 Hwy 211
Molalla, OR 97038. Bring food!
June
26th & 27th. Youth Camp at Doug’s.
It will start Friday night and end Saturday after dinner. Molalla Nazarene
Church is insuring this camp. CTRF will be doing all activities. There will be
camping, music, food, games, fishing, swimming, scavenger hunt, hay rides…and
of course HORSEBACK RIDING! We are hoping on 20-30 kids, 6th grade
thru high school. Please come to the meeting (above) at Doug’s if you think
you want to be a part of this fantastic ministry. Even a few hours of your time
would be welcome. All kids in the above age range are able to attend. Cost is
$20 per kid + a waiver will be signed. Call Mike for more info. (above).
July
2nd Kiddie Parade! Part of the Molalla Buckaroo! Thursday
night…parade starts at 6pm. You should be at the Buckaroo grounds no later
than 3:30pm to get ready. The theme this year is “Pioneers on Parade”. Kids
ride, parents or helpers walk with lead. The age cut-off for riding is 14 years
old. We need 2 or 3 banner holders to walk. Anyone else that wants to walk it
can. Call Judy for additional preparation info. 503-630-5846
July
4th Molalla Buckaroo Parade! CTRF will be in the “BIG” parade this
year. The theme this year is “150 Years of Pioneering”. We will be wearing
our red, white & blue shirts, white straw hats, & decking out the
horses. The parade starts at 9:30am. You need to be at the rodeo grounds by
7:30am to get ready. Have a clean horse and paint horse hoofs black…bring
horse décor. Call or email Gemma if you plan to attend and we will let you know
where to meet. We need banner holders and welcome walkers.
503-307-1484 or gemma@bayocean.com
Molalla
Buckaroo rodeo runs from July 2nd – 5th
Junior
Rodeo (PeeWee) Church Services: July 12th, July 26th, Aug.
9th & Aug. 30th.
Looks like we are trying to do all 4 church services this year. They will be
held at the Molalla Buckaroo Grounds in or near the bleachers. We will let you
know times in future newsletters. This is a great way to reach out to the
community for our Creator. And it’s so much FUN!
Budget
- We
have $147.45 in petty cash after June expenses.
The
next regular PPPP meeting will be on Sunday, June 28th starting at
5:30pm (potluck/fellowship/bible challenge), followed by business from 7:00pm
until 9pm. We meet at the Colton Fire Station at 20987 S. Hwy 211 Colton, OR
97017. Hope to see some of you there.
But
now that you have been set free from sin and have become slaves to God,
the benefit you reap leads to holiness, and the result is eternal life.
For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life
in Christ Jesus our Lord.