All The King’s Horses Children’s Ranch

Volume 7 issue 7

God’s goodness hath been great to thee.

Let never day nor night unhallowed pass

but still remember what the Lord hath done.

William Shakespeare

GIVING THANKS

 How do I begin to give thanks to the Lord ...  and give thanks to you ... for what has been accomplished over the last year?  How about I begin with January – when a small army of professionals called Widow’s Mite zoomed onto the property to build the front porch that has been a source of pleasure and compliments ever since.  Then our successful February Fund Raiser.  In March the Lord moved upon a soul to cover our insurance premiums!  How about in April when the Lord sent our wonderful Admin Assistant, Jena Farmer!  In May during early morning devotions on the porch, I asked the Lord for special encouragement; and when I looked up, seven deer stood side by side thirty feet away staring peacefully at me.  June invited me to help with VBS and to share this mission work.  July was camp:  a glorious highlight of the year.  August hosted the Dept of Agriculture to inspect the San Pedro River along the property for current or future water erosion problems.  Result?  No erosion to speak of for a variety of miraculous reasons.  September brought a tear to my eye with the sweetness of a dainty entry in the flower dept of the County Fair.   October saw Benson’s famous rodeo – with proceeds going to The Children’s Ranch.  November introduced our donated double wide to be set up and usable by month’s end.  And are we not all thankful for December when your help makes it possible for Christmas to be a special time?

 My heart rejoices most around the children.  We often have children here for a day.  But this past year we have been limited to one bedroom for full-time children.  My foster daughter was in it; and temporary respite children now and then.  My heart swells to see the three-bedroom double-wide across the driveway being readied for more young people.

 Our goal is to have me move into the three-bedroom mobile until permanent full-time missionary house parents are here.  I will be in the double wide with at least two children – one in each of the other bedrooms.  That will leave the single wide to be used as an office in one bedroom and for potential house parents in the other bedroom.  We have discussed partitioning off the office-bedroom leaving the single wide more private for the welcomed couple while they are in training. 

 This is the perfect opportunity for a couple who love Christ, love one another, love children and love missions.  Please join us in prayer for the Lord to bring who it is He has for this position; and for the funds needed to support additional buildings, children and staff.  Our Father is beyond wealthy; and it is His desire to further His Kingdom and redeem souls.  I am thankful He has found The Children’s Ranch faithful into which He can pour His blessings.

Most of all – I am thankful for His O-so-great-a-Salvation!  What peaceful joy and contentment there is in working for our Merciful Master.  Thank You, Lord!  Thank You for Christ.  And thank You for those who join with me in loving You, loving one another and loving children.  Because of You, we know true Thanksgiving.

P O Box 2063

Benson, AZ  85602

520-586-0267

520-730-9793

 hisranch@qwest.net

atkhchildrensranch.org

 President

Ana Lucore

 Vice President

Susan Vaughn

 Programs Director

Ruby James

 Treasurer

Jim Cox

 Secretary

Kathy Stevens

 Chaplain

Mark Stevens

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