Director's Message

enewal Ranch News December 201

Both Justin Pennock and Dustin Harris graduated from Renewal Ranch in December 2011 as our 9^th and 10^th graduates of the year.  We wish both men and their families the very best as they transition back into society. They have solid “transition plans” in place to aid in their success.  We are grateful to Brother Johnny Harrington for working with the residents to develop a game plan prior to graduation.  

On December 8^th, Renewal Ranch celebrated its first year of operation at the annual Christmas reception held at the Centennial Valley Country Club Events Center.  Thank you to all who donated specifically to this event.  It was a wonderful time of fellowship and reflection of 2011 events with our supporters, residents, and their families.  

The 1^st Annual Renewal Ranch Parade of Homes was a huge success.  We want to thank Wendy Dooley for organizing that event and Don and Nancy Bingham, Tim and Jane Morris, and The Dooley’s whose homes were filled with love, refreshments, decorations, and the holiday spirit.   We believe this event with grow as many have already inquired about next year’s event.  

Ten men have been saved and baptized this year at RR and over 35 different churches have supported us in some capacity.  Twelve pastors have invested in our residents’ lives by teaching at RR, countless volunteers have served, the Dooley’s have traveled all over with us leading praise and worship, and the Board has worked diligently to help the vision play out to reality.  We have over $5000 in monthly financial support (approximately $15,000 is needed).  My heartfelt gratitude goes to all who have helped us in any way.  We could not do this without your support!

May God Bless You this Holiday Season!

James A. Loy, Executive Director

Up Coming Events

December 25, 2011 – Christmas Day

January 15, 2012 –Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, Mount Pleasant, AR at 11:00 a.m. with the Dooley’s

January 22, 2012 –    First Baptist Church of Marion, AR at 6 p.m.

January 25, 2012 – Greenbrier Church of the Nazarene with the Dooley’s at 6:30 p.m.

January 29, 2012 – Lonoke Missionary Baptist Church in Morrilton, AR with the Dooley’s at 10:00 a.m. 

February 19, 2012 – Bono Baptist Church at 10:00  a.m. 

An open chapel service is held at Renewal Ranch every Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m.

Residents Assist The Summit Church

Chris, Robert, and Matt are in the picture above, along with Gary from The Summit.  Others who have helped are Justin, Josh, Jassen, Barry, Dustin, Antonio, Scott, and Thomas.

All of our residents at Renewal Ranch have been involved in a ministry to help Summit Church restore an older home that they bought in the Levy section of North Little Rock.  The Summit has a concentrated ministry to that area of NLR and bought the home to be used in outreach to that section of town.

Thank you guys for all the love and hard work you have exhibited the last few weeks to help restore this home.  We know your efforts will make a difference in reaching out to those in need.  We are proud of you!

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