NOVEMBER 2015 UPDATE

My, we have enjoyed a beautiful autumn season. We continue to make progress around the camp and the ranch on projects that we were unable to get to this summer due to an overwhelmingly successful camp season. It was a record breaking year with over 470 children attending sessions at Rainbow. Our previous high number was 423. In June our faithful partner, friend, father and grandpa went to be with the Lord. Tige Reinhold walked a worthy walk on this earth and we miss him each day. Even in his later days, he proved to be a capable encourager to all.

PATHFINDER PIE AUCTION 2015

“God’s Provision, God’s People and God’s Plan” A total of  $11,589.00 was raised. After all, FOR THE KIDS & FOR THE KINGDOM. The pies were amazing…59 of them along with a fancy tin full of homemade cookies and a basket full of luscious jams. We know many of you wish that you could have been in attendance to our Annual Pie Action. What a night of “delicious fellowship.” And yes there was plenty of coffee to go with all the pie. And the fellowship certainly didn’t need added sugar, it was sweet already.

'I HAD SORT OF STARTED TO FORGET"

Get to know the beloved horse Champion and the boy who loved him. Champion unfortunately lost his life in Winter Storm Atlas at Rainbow Bible Ranch.

It was September 2, 2011 that Caleb received this special gift on his 9th birthday. His name was Champion, named after Gene Autry’s famous movie horse. Two years later, Champion would fall victim to the October 4, 2013 blizzard dubbed Winter Storm Atlas. He died along with nearly one hundred other horses on the Lonetree Ranch and Rainbow Bible Ranch.

Tonight when we got home from Legacy III Bible Study, Caleb and I were sitting in the living room and Caleb said, “Dad, there was a song on the radio on the way home from town and it mentioned the word champion.” He stopped with tears welling up in his eyes, “I had sort of started to forget….”

Heartaches may be the fruit of experiences that seemingly have gone astray. However, memories can be nourished, just as the heart is softened, by tears. Not tears of regret and bitterness, but rather of gratitude and unknown possibilities. May our memories encourage us. May our dreams drive us. And may The Almighty sustain us in all.
We love you Caleb.

Dad and Mom

Photo by Robin Lee Reinhold

SUNDAY AFTERNOON ON THE RANCH – November 1, 2015

It was a picture perfect afternoon on the ranch with family and friends at Rainbow Bible Ranch.

TO BUILD UPON THE INDIVIDUAL

October 19, 2015 To build a team of any sort, one must realize that it is made up of individuals. So a "life coach" of any sort, be it a parent, director, team executive, teacher, manager... all have the privilege and responsibility to instill confidence within each member to move forward; confidence that will replace arrogance. Teachable moments become "chances of a lifetime". "Legitimate risk" will be given to develop character; allowed to fall and allowed to fall again, and being there to assist so one may gain strength and wisdom.

Allow black and blue marks to be a badge of tenacity, sweat to hydrate perseverance and exhaustion to be a sign of fulfillment. The Old Testament exhortation, "Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it"... is often thought to be a command or at the most a challenge. It is a challenge, but even more, it is an opportunity that we as leaders are afforded. Not for anyone's personal gain...But for the glory of God and for His Kingdom.

The Reinholds at the Steer Missions Conference

Steer Missions Conference – October 3, 2015 – Bismarck, ND



For fifteen plus years, the Reinhold family has enjoyed and benefitted from being a part of the great missions conference presented by Steer Inc. in Bismarck, North Dakota. This year Larry was one of the featured speakers. We were able to learn a lot of valuable lessons to take back to Rainbow Bible Ranch.

FROM WEST TO EAST... LABOR DAY WEEKEND 2015

"East of Sturgis" or "West of Pierre" Big Country And This field of sunflowers is huge....and take note... One of the flowers is facing the camera,

 

And This field of sunflowers is huge....and take note... One of the flowers is facing the camera,

 

Planted nearly to the edge of Hwy 34, it was quite easy for these two little blonde girls to visualize "senior portrait possibilities, Larry and Robin Reinhold and family headed East River to take in the State Fair and give an update on the summer to our friends at Prairie Bible Church of Carpenter, South Dakota.

Such an amazing part of the agricultural scene of eastern South Dakota. Yes, we commonly just say East River. God is using some amazing people in this productive area of "Bread Basket of America" to do more than its share to feed a growing population around the world.

My mother would tell many times of her childhood days in East River, Dakota in the small town of Avon. As a child of the depression and WWII, her friends were the men of the railroads. To her last days...she loved trains and now I do too. And so the fascination has passed on to her grandchildren as well. We could not refuse the opportunity to get up close by walking down the country road. The engineer appreciated it as well...as he gave a number of extra long blows on the "whistle". We all, were happier

True, there is so much to see and do at the State Fair...but it really difficult to not get caught up in the "green". The question remains... "Is it the Irish Blood or the farm kid blood...?"

 

I believe there are more hogs at the South Dakota State Fair than in all of Meade County. Danny has already checked into the statistics. One thing we are quite certain of... There are more camels there as well. What a great time.

Miles and Merritt Mendel showed us all around the farms on Sunday afternoon.

 

We are looking at a cover crop that they sowed in on the wheat stubble after harvest. It consists of radishes, turnips, flax and sorghum. The crops looked amazing. Later we went over to Todd and Melanie Ellis Hofer's and enjoyed the crop and livestock tour as well.

No I do not play Dutch Blitz with a group of cut-thoats as these. I want to keep my hands. :)

The farmyards are so neat as seen here on the Mendel Farms. Operating as such since 1942. I like what the sign near the shop entrance door stated.... "The soil sticks to our boots and runs through our blood". Harvest is right around the corner for many of these folks. We wish them well and Godspeed.

As we left the Mendel Farms on Monday morning I snapped this shot looking east. Certainly no mountains in the background and or vast expanses of plaines...But truly a remarkable land and remarkable people. These people of agriculture expend a tremendous amount of energy, physical and mental to be true stewards of God's creation.

To a family that is tired. from West River, Dakota and is homeward bound... Crossing the Missouri River at Ft. Pierre and chasing the sun toward home. It is so easy to count your blessings.

REFLECTIONS AND LEGACY - A MIGHTY FORTRESS IS OUR GOD

On the computer near my chair in the living room of our 85 year old house, I have compiled a playlist of music with hundreds of songs. I have titled the playlist Reflections and Legacies. These are more than titles, but rather songs that have impacted me along life's journey. It is in no way complete. My first song that I would like to share with you is Martin Luther's banner hymn, "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God".

CROOK COUNTY COWBOY CHURCH

What a privilege! The first meeting of the Crook County Cowboy Church and they asked me to share. With like-minded folks who love Jesus. What a great time. At the end of the service, Larry-Robin Reinhold AndFamily (yes all eight of us) sang one of our favorite Rainbow Bible Ranch theme songs entitled "Courage". The fellowship following was good and sincere. God's blessings to you all. 

"So Pray" - A Devotional

Close your eyes in reverence, not in sleep or fear.
Bow your knee in respect, not in failure or despair.
Fold your hands not in worry, but with singleness of mind.
Raise your voice to God above and peace you’ll truly find.

“Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. The spirit truly is ready, but the flesh is weak.” Mark 14:38

Even before Jesus faced the hardest time of His earthly life, He was on his knees first. On His knees praying . In these times, we hear much about developing our personal selves. The military calls for us to “be all that we can be”. They say that we can attain that by joining their branch of the service and the training they offer will help us to attain that. But what about those situations that we face in life that our all falls way short? Who are we going to count on in that effort where we must stand? You know the hard times that I am talking about. Unfaithfulness of a friend. Unexpected death. Life threatening diseases. Hard times at school or on the job. Financial hardships. Being forced to move from your home or even your comfort zone. The loss of friendship. The heartache of broken families.

Jesus realized the pain and agony that He was about to face. And even though He is God’s Son – He prayed. This was no bedtime poem that He recited. He laid it all on the line. He shared his deepest thoughts. He poured out His fears. And He listened! That’s right – He listened. Prayer is a thoughtful communication with God. Praising Him. Thanking Him. Asking Him. Crying out to Him. Seeking His will. Reaching for solutions. And listening to Him. You have a great opportunity to start standing for Jesus by praying to your Heavenly Father

MARCH 19, 2015 UPDATE

Last Friday evening on March 13, we were blessed as we enjoyed the Hunter�s Harvest Buffet with about 120 folks in attendance. This wild game feed is becoming quite popular with many. We had great food, great prizes and great fellowship. Our friend Harold Delbridge, a long time pastor in Meade County, shared a great message. He spoke of hunting and the relationships that could be developed in that setting.