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Spring Serve Day Coming Up!

5/12/2022

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Saturday May 21, 2022, 9-1pm

​Come join us as we get our property ready for summer and work on various projects throughout our 86-acres. Volunteers will check in outside the main lodge building and go directly to their work sites. Lunch will be served in the Lodge dining room starting at 12:30 p.m.

To Sign-Up, CLICK HERE!
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Possible Projects You Could Work On:
  • Duplex remodel (on team assisting contractor)
  • Splitting firewood
  • Painting (indoor & outdoor)
  • Drywall
  • ​Fire prevention (clearing brush, chainsaw work, etc.)

If you help with brush clearing or wood cutting, be prepared for poison oak - wear a long-sleeved shirt and long pants and bring extra clothes to change into before going home. 
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INTERN INTRODUCTIONS

5/5/2022

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“You live out the gospel here. I’m learning what God’s love looks like and the two words that keep coming up are unconditional and sacrificial.” - Alec, intern
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     Brie Owen joined the intern team after completing her B.A. in Psychology last December. Brie says her time as an intern has taught her what loving like Christ looks like. Brie returns to New Hampshire this month and will begin her graduate studies in counseling at Messiah University in Pennsylvania this fall. 
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     Alec Thies stumbled upon WORLD Magazine’s feature on Christian Encounter last summer. After diving headlong into the world of corporate finance for two years, he was looking to change directions. Alec started to pursue international missions when he learned of our domestic mission. Alec comes to us from Kalamazoo, MI.

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     David Ramey, a second generation Grass Valley native, first stepped foot on the Ranch property last summer serving with Christian Youth in Action’s youth program. David was also involved at Campus Life, a local youth group. As he learned more about the work at CER and the opportunity to live and work alongside youth, it became clear this was his next step.
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     Bless Flores, from Mill Valley, CA, arrived in February after graduating from Biola University in December. Bless has been encouraged in her own journey of healing and spiritual growth as she continues to engage with the Ranch community. Bless plans to pursue a doctorate in clinical psychology this fall.
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Rescue Run 5K 2022

4/12/2022

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the rescue run 5k is happening soon!

​The Rescue Run 5k is our trail run/walk community event to bring awareness to the work happening at Christian Encounter. The route takes you on an expansive tour of our 86 acre property., and includes dirt roads, single-track trails, and grassy meadows.

April 23, 2022
9:30 am (Registration Opens at 8:30 am)
Ages 12+: $15 Online; $20 Day-of
Ages 0-11: $5

For more information and registration:
www.christianencounter.org/rescuerun.html

To see the trail route:
www.christianencounter.org/rescue-run-route.html
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Interested in volunteering? Complete this form:
www.christianencounter.org/volunteer-opportunities.html


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Staff Farewell

2/17/2022

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​In April, Food Service Manager Kathleen McNama will be finishing two years of excellent service at Christian Encounter. According to Kat, the job combined “making people happy with food” alongside teaching and training the residents, making it an “ideal position for my gifting.” “An unexpected blessing was being able to work so closely with people...I always want to be a part of the Ranch. It just becomes a part of you.” A natural networker, Kat invited many in the community to join in the work happening at Christian Encounter. As Kat joins her husband Glenn in retirement, she plans to remain active volunteering locally.

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NOW HIRING: Food Service & hospitality manager

2/10/2022

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Position open in April

Responsibilities
Managing commercial kitchen, catering events (10-125 people), menu planning within a budget, purchasing food/supplies, teaching cooking skills and nutrition.

Personal Qualifications
Commitment to Christ, desire and willingness to work with struggling young people, flexibility to work in a variety of settings, possession of Food Service Manager’s certificate (or willingness to acquire it). Experience in leadership, cooking for large numbers and training in nutritional principles are desired.
If you know anyone with a background in Food Service and a heart for at-risk youth,
​please help spread the word.


For more information, contact Nate Boyd at
530-268-0877 or nate@christianencounter.org
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