Are you wondering what God’s will is for your life? Come be challenged and encouraged through God’s Word as we explore what He says about how we are called to live.
Join us at the ranch for a few days of focused time in God’s Word around the theme “Living Out God’s Will.” Enjoy meaningful fellowship, time together on the beautiful Columbia River, and some fun on our new pickleball court!
With amazing food, encouraging fellowship, and several mentor couples representing different seasons of life, this will be a great opportunity to grow, connect, and be refreshed.
Open to anyone age 18 and up!
What to Expect:
Pickleball, volleyball, fishing
Team challenges: archery, tomahawks, scavenger hunt, and more!
Optional Activities: early morning hikes, kayaking, cliff jumping
Good coffee & food
Fancy dinner & discussion topics
Worship
Sessions and breakout discussion groups
Q&A panel with speakers and mentor couples
Bring a friend, and you'll receive $25 off your registration! If you’re not able to make it, it’s money-back guaranteed, so register early!
Ben and Amanda met at Bible School and have been married 22 years in June. Ben works as a mechanic and pilot for a small aircraft company, Vashon Aircraft. He spends his off time with their four kids (ages 11-18), exploring the mountains and serving as an elder at Emmanuel Baptist Church of Snohomish. Amanda homeschools and enjoys the outdoors also, as well as keeping their yard and home welcoming. They both have worked with youth in various ways since even before their Bible School days. Now, as their kids grow, they have continued investing in and encouraging youth to walk with the Lord.
Dean and Kara met at Washington State University and got married in 1997. Dean has worked at Microsoft for the last 29 years. Kara homeschooled both of their daughters. Their eldest currently lives in Ohio with her husband, and their youngest is going to college in Montana. Dean and Kara both have a heart for serving the Lord in various ways. They especially enjoy serving their local church family, leading several short-term mission trips to Mexico, and look forward to new opportunities to serve and encourage others.
Ken and Cindi have been married for 51 years. They have three sons, three beautiful daughter-in-law’s and nine grandkids, 6 to 19 years of age. They enjoy traveling and like to visit missionaries in the areas in which they serve. Ken and Cindi Rushane have been attending Emmanuel Baptist Church since August of 2020. During their time there, Cindi has lead a women’s and highschool girls Bible study. Ken has been in charge of keeping the church informed about the 22 missionaries they support with updates from the field each Sunday.
SCHEDULE:
Friday:
2:00: Check-in
3:30 Team challenge: Build a Boat Battle
4:15 Volleyball/Pickleball
6:00 Dinner
7:30 Hymn Sing
8:00 Session 1- Definition of God’s Will: Self-centric vs. God-centered
9:00 Breakout groups
10:00 Team challenges, All Camp Group Games
12:30 Back to cabins
1:00 Lights out
Saturday:
7:30 Polar Plunge/Early Morning Kayaking
8:00 Breakfast
9:15 Session 2- Decision Making: Big and Small
10:15 Breakout groups
11:00 Team challenge: Scavenger Hunt
12:30 Lunch
1:30 Team challenge: Gagaball and Ninesquare
2:15 Team challenge: Archery and Tomahawk throwing
3:00 Team challenge: Kayak and Canoe Races
4:00 Volleyball/Pickleball
5:30 Get ready for dinner
6:00 Fancy Dinner
7:00 Hymn Sing
7:30 Session 3- Boots on the Ground: Friction, Finances & Family
8:30 Breakout groups
9:30 Outdoor game night (some indoor options too)
12:30 Back to cabins
1:00 Lights out
Sunday:
7:00 Early Morning Hike- Razor Back
8:00 Breakfast
9:00 Session 4- Relationships: God, Me, You, Us!
10:00 Breakout groups
11:00 Team Challenge: Street Taco Competition
12:30 Lunch
1:00 Team winners announced
1:30 Question Panel
3-4:00 Check-out
PACKING LIST:
Water bottle
Flashlight (headlamp)
Bedding- pillow, sleeping bag, sheets, blankets, etc.
Towel and washcloth
Toiletries (be sure to include shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion, and ChapStick)
Bug spray
Good footwear- hiking boots, tennis shoes, fancy shoes, etc.
Bible, notebook, and pens
Cash for Peniel Ranch Merch
Fishing pole, power bait, and Super Scent (if you want to fish)
Clothes for cold weather
Sweatshirt and jacket
Laundry basket/bag
Favorite card/board games
Formal outfit- suits for guys, modest formal dress for girls (no low necklines or above knee hemlines)
