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RODEO
July-August
2017FAMILY FUN AT 7PM RODEO STARTS AT 8PM
Every Fr iday
7:00 Family Fun NightEnjoy all of the following before and during the Rodeo
• Horse Rides
• Face Painting
• Bounce Houses
• Fort Playground
• General Store
• Music & Food
8:00 Rodeo • Grand Entry
• Pony Express Relay
• Sack Race
• Bull Doggin’
• Steer Ridin’
• Cow Chasin’
• Team Pennin’
• Barrel Racin’
• Pole Bendin’
• 3-Man & 3-Woman Pickup
HUNGRY? try a
RODEO BURGER
A 1/3 lb. hamburger patty covered with pepperjack cheese, Cajun BBQ
sauce, and sauteed onions (optional), and grilledbetween
two pieces of Texas Toast.
THIRSTY? buy yourself a BOOT MUG
Stop by the concession stand and get yourself one of our signature
Rodeo Boot Mugs. They only cost $8.00 and include unlimited refills for the same night you purchase them. Plus, if you bring your mug back to
any Rodeo night this summer, you can refill it for
ONLY $1.00!
*Your generous donation as you leave tonight will help us keep the Rodeo free and enable us to enhance our camp program in other special areas (see p. 5).
THEPROGRAM
Rodeo Box SeatsThe Word of Life Ranch Rodeo is free, open to the general public, and is suitable for all ages. No tickets are necessary to attend. Donations are accepted and appreciated. For donations of $250 or more, you will be our guest in one of the Arena Family Box Seats. Each arena side box can accommodate up to eight people. Guests will be served burgers, drinks, and snacks! A tax-deductible receipt will be provided for the donation, less the value of the food provided. For donations of $500, you will be our guest in our Owl’s Nest Sky Box. This deluxe, elevated box can accommodate up to four people. Guests will be served burgers, drinks, and snacks! A tax-deductible receipt will be provided for the donation, less the value of the food provided.
Donations will go towards our Horseshoe Cabins renovations.
Family fun night begins at 7 PM. The box seats open at 7:30 PM. The rodeo runs from 8:00 PM to approximately 9:30 PM.
To register for the Word of Life Rodeo box seats, visit WOL.IS/RODEO. We look forward to having you at our event!
Pony Express RelayThis event pays tribute to one of the fondest memories of the Wild West, the Pony Express. It is a fast-paced event that will pit tonight’s 2 teams against each other as well as rider vs. rider simultaneously. The object is to pick up or drop off their flag in the can at the other end, as well as either hand off or take the flag from the other rider.
Barrel Racin’Barrel Racing is an event you will see in every major Rodeo across the U.S. An event for cowgirls only, the riders will take turns running the course in a clover leaf pattern, trying to get as close to the barrels as possible without knocking them over.
Bull Doggin’Strength and agility will make a cowboy the winner in this event. The cowboys must grab the steer by the horn and flip it on its side, so that all four hooves are off the ground. The fastest time wins.
Team Pennin’Team Penning is probably the event most connected to the cattle drives and stock-yards of the 1800’s. Riders in this event compete to see which team can pen their steer the quickest, but 2 1⁄2 minutes is all they get. The fastest time wins.
3-Man & 3-Woman Pick UpJust like it sounds, this event requires a cowboy to pick up 3 of his friends, one at a time, on horseback. Speed will play a part, but so will the grounded cowboys’ ability to swing up on a moving horse.
Pole Bendin’Pole Bending is a team event where speed and agility are key. Each team consisting of cowboys or cowgirls will compete at the same time. The object is to weave through a course of poles as fast as possible without knocking any of the poles over. The first team to complete the course will win.
Steer Ridin’Bull riding has become so popular, it has its own circuit – the Professional Bull Riders of America (PBR). Steer riding reduces the danger slightly, but still provides an adrenaline rush for the rider and crowd. The object is to stay on the steer for 8 seconds. In the event of a tie, the winner is the one who had the most difficult ride.
RODEOEVENTS
“Huckleberry the Clown”
ARENA OFFICIAL
Jonathan Phillips is our Rodeo’s Arena Official,
explaining the events, judging the riders, and stirring up
trouble. He and his wife, along with their 7 children, reside in Schroon Lake. When he’s not clowning around, Jonathan
serves as the Regional Representative here at Word of Life. For more information
about Jonathan as an Evangelist/Illusionist visit his website at jayedwards.org.
“Mustang Marcus"
MARCUS EATON
Marcus Eaton directs our horsemanship program
and oversees our stables. Marcus enjoys seeing the joy horses bring to people. “My favorite part of what we do is seeing a camper who has struggled making a horse do what he wants, until it finally clicks and he understands what it takes to make the horse do what he wants.” If you would like more information about our horsemanship program or trail rides, email Marcus at
“Marshal Jon”
RODEO ANNOUNCER
Jon Nazigian is the Directoer of the Word of Life Ranch & Wild Camp.
His wife, Debbie, and their three boys, Christian,
Ethan, & Luke, love the camp ministry and telling
folks about God’s love. Tell Marshal Jon what you
thought about the Rodeo at [email protected].
WRANGLERS& RIDERS
IMPORTANTINFORMATION
A Special Thanks
Camp Donation Project
OUR ARENAThe Ray & Louise Ely Arena is named in honor of adevoted couple who led our horse program for overour horses from their ranch in Missouri and were an integralpart of developing the current Horsemanship Program God used their love for Him and their love for children to leave a lasting legacy for which we are so grateful.
OUR RODEO HORSESOur Rodeo Horses are provided by Jermy and Katie Phillips and J&K Cattle-n-Quarter Horses from Cole Camp, Missouri.
OUR GO-KARTSOur Go-Karts were generously donated by the Dean family of Pennsylvania.
OUR RODEO COWSOur Rodeo cows are kindly provided by George Lawson of Vermont.
YOU MAKE AN IMPACTThe Word of Life Ranch & Wild camps are changing lives! By God’s grace, we have seen tremendous growth in the past few years, and as a result of generous donations, we have been able to renovate cabin space, add special programs, and help scholarship campers to attend. By donating to the Ranch Special Project Fund, you are enabling us to enhance our camper experience and reach even more boys and girls each summer!
THANK YOU!If you would like a tax-deductible receipt, send your donation to:
WORD OF LIFE RANCH
Special Project Fund
PO Box 129
Schroon Lake, NY 12870
RODEOFLAGS
The United States of AmericaOld glory, Stars and stripes, proud and strong.
CanadaThe Maple leaf, in honor of our
good friends in the North.
South AfricaIn 2005, Ranch Directors “Marshal John” and “Capgun Christy”
felt the call of God to international missions, and are currently
the directors of Word of Life South Africa. Our Ranch cabin,
Page’s Prairie is named in their honor, in appreciation of their
13 years of faithful service to the Ranch.
Word of Life Youth and Family Camps
DAYCAMP
518.494.6000
WOL.IS/RANCH
CONTACT
Since 1955, Word of Life Ranch and Wild Camp has been helpingchildren and preteens have a life-changing summer cumpingexperience. Join us for a day, and you’ll see!
What to Expect from Word of Life Day Camp
Some of our Fun Activities
• Cool, caring, committed counselors• 3 buffet meals• Morning Bible Hour with some of the best children’s teachers in the country• Exciting morning and afternoon activities• Beach time• Supervised free time activities• A life-changing experience
• Activity Fort• Arts & Crafts• Archery Range• The Beach• Bounce House• Bungee Run• Canoeing• Climbing Tower• Hay Rides• Horseback Rides• Miniature Golf• Mud Pit• Paintball• Ranch Zoo• Rifle Range• Ski Boat• Team Sports• Waterslide• Zip Line
FAMILYCAMPS
The LodgeALL AGES
Relax in our beautiful Lodge over-
looking Schroon Lake. With all
the amenities you would expect
from one of the top Christian
resort centers on the East Coast,
a stay at the The Lodge gives you
access to all of our activities and
speakers as well great accommo-
dations and meals. Join us in the
summer, fall, and spring, where
you can grow in your faith and be
refreshed.
The PinesALL AGES
Whether you have an RV, tent,
or you just want to relax in a
rustic cabin, The Pines is here for
you. With all the amenities of a
traditional campground, we also
have a family-centered program
specifically designed to bring you
and your family closer together
and closer to God.
YOUTHCAMPS
The RanchGRADES 1-5
The Ranch sits on 240 acres
in the Adirondack Park; an
incredible place to run a
camp. While The Ranch and
The Wild share space, meet-
ings, and activities, the camp
programs are run separately
between the two age groups.
Launch your faith through
fun-filled adventures and
life-changing biblical truth.
The WildGRADES 6-8
The Wild sits on 240 acres
in the Adirondack Park;
an incredible place to run
a camp. While The Ranch
and The Wild share space,
meetings, and activities,
the camp programs are run
separately between the two
age groups. Explore your
faith in a fun, safe camp
environment.
The IslandGRADES 9-12
Found in the heart of the
Adirondacks, in the middle
of the 9-mile Schroon Lake
sits a 49-acre Island where
excitement and lifechange
happens. Experience a
camp like no other filled with
heart-stopping activities,
engaging counselors, and
challenging truth.
SPECIALNOTE
JON NAZIGIAN“Marshal Jon”
The Ranch & The Wild Camp Director
Thank you for enjoying the Rodeo with us this evening!
We hope you had a wonderful time and will come back
and visit us again soon.
I’d also like to let you know that our very
purpose here at Word of Life is to tell you the Good
News that God created you and loves you very much;
that all of us are sinners and that our sin has separat-
ed us from Him; but that God loved us so much, that
2,000 years ago, He died for us, then rose back to life,
and right now, wants to have a personal relationship
with you. If you’re struggling this evening or question-
ing your purpose in life, I’d love to talk with you and
show you from God’s Word, the Bible, how you can
have peace, joy, and the fulfilling life God created you
to have. Any one of our wranglers or staff would love
to help you as well. God bless you, and have a great
night!
Brooke Clark
C. Raymond Davis & Sons
Flanagan's Grill
Glens Falls Dragons
Mountain Petroleum
Natural Stone Bridge & Caves
Owl at Twilight
Pine Cone Mercantile
Sound of Life
SPONSORS
Word of Life would like to say “THANK YOU” to
all of those who sponsored this event!
