Kicking Bear Kansas
KICKING BEAR MINISTRY
The Mission: Put a bow in a kid's hand and lead their family to the Lord--one-on-one.
The Kicking Bear Ministry is a nationwide faith-based, non-denominational youth program founded by Ray Howell in 2000. The Kicking Bear Ministry impacts the youth of tomorrow by giving them opportunities to enjoy God's creation, while experiencing fun outdoor activities such as archery, and to make new friends.
Please visit the national website, kickingbear.org, for more information on Ray Howell, Kicking Bear's Statement of Faith, and more.
KICKING BEAR KANSAS CAMP
The Kansas camp began after members of the United Methodist Church in Medicine Lodge hosted a God's Great Outdoorsevent. Ray Howell was involved with that, and interest grew in attending a Kicking Bear Camp in Missouri. These families had a great time, learned a little something, and noted that we are blessed with the local resources to host a Kicking Bear camp. The first Kicking Bear Kansas camp was held in 2013. Ray has become a friend of the community, and a familiar face to the kids involved. The camp is hosted by the Gant-Larson Ranch, whose facilities are perhaps better known due to their "Gyp Hills Trail Rides". Several community churches provide food and monetary donations, and many volunteers from the community work hard to organize, prepare the grounds, gather firewood, haul the 3D targets, plan activities and crafts, cook, serve, and clean up.
CONTRIBUTIONS
Secretarial & Management - United Methodist Church of Medicine Lodge
Breakfast - Subway of Medicine Lodge, Our Father's House of Sun City and Assembly of God of Medicine Lodge
Friday Dinner - First Christian Church of Medicine Lodge and Holy Rosary Catholic Church of ML and Sharon
Saturday Lunch - Community Bible Fellowship of Medicine Lodge and United Methodist Church of Medicine Lodge
S'mores - Lake City United Methodist Church
Worship Music - Community Bible Fellowship
Bows - Southern Pioneer H.U.G.S.
3D Targets - Private donations and Wild Game Feed fundraiser
Art Supplies - Local KB Donations
Water Bottles - Local KB Donations
Water Trucks and Water for Giant Slide - Barber County Rural Fire Dept.
Hats & T-Shirts for all participants - Private donations including Redimere Fellowship
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