RODEO. Every Friday FAMILY FUN AT 7PM RODEO STARTS AT 8PM

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1 RODEO 2017 Every Friday FAMILY FUN AT 7PM J u l y - Au g u s t RODEO STARTS AT 8PM

2 THE PROGRAM 7:00 Family Fun Night Enjoy 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 *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). 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!

3 Rodeo Box Seats The 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!

4 RODEO EVENTS Pony Express Relay This 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 stockyards of the 1800 s. Riders in this event compete to see which team can pen their steer the quickest, but minutes is all they get. The fastest time wins. 3-Man & 3-Woman Pick Up Just 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.

5 WRANGLERS & RIDERS 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, Marcus at ranch@wol.org. 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. 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 jonn@wol.org.

6 IMPORTANT INFORMATION A Special Thanks OUR ARENA The Ray & Louise Ely Arena is named in honor of a devoted couple who led our horse program for over our horses from their ranch in Missouri and were an integral part 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 HORSES Our Rodeo Horses are provided by Jermy and Katie Phillips and J&K Cattle-n-Quarter Horses from Cole Camp, Missouri. OUR GO-KARTS Our Go-Karts were generously donated by the Dean family of Pennsylvania. OUR RODEO COWS Our Rodeo cows are kindly provided by George Lawson of Vermont. Camp Donation Project YOU MAKE AN IMPACT The 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

7 RODEO FLAGS The United States of America Old glory, Stars and stripes, proud and strong. Canada The Maple leaf, in honor of our good friends in the North. South Africa In 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

8 DAY CAMP Since 1955, Word of Life Ranch and Wild Camp has been helping children and preteens have a life-changing summer cumping experience. Join us for a day, and you ll see! What to Expect from Word of Life Day Camp 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 Some of our Fun Activities 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 CONTACT WOL.IS/RANCH

9 FAMILY CAMPS The Lodge ALL AGES Relax in our beautiful Lodge overlooking 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 accommodations and meals. Join us in the summer, fall, and spring, where you can grow in your faith and be refreshed. The Pines ALL 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.

10 YOUTH CAMPS The Ranch GRADES 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, meetings, 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 Wild GRADES 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 Island GRADES 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.

11 SPECIAL NOTE 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 separated 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 questioning 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! JON NAZIGIAN Marshal Jon The Ranch & The Wild Camp Director jonn@wol.org

12 SPONSORS 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 Word of Life would like to say THANK YOU to all of those who sponsored this event!