Current numbers are 6 Stage 2 and 14 Stage 1.

The graduation is going to be held at Challenge Ranch itself. The letter was left open ended because we had been unable to confirm that there was not a large group coming in on the Friday night. Clearly if there was then we would have to go offsite. It was never meant to suggest that Graduation could not be at Challenge Ranch just that it would be in the general area at a definite time so that some plans could be made.

This close to camp I can feel the adrenalin building. I am very excited that Stage 2 will be running again, and am looking forward to getting to know a whole new bunch of guys in Stage 1. Not long to go now. I will see you all next Saturday.

The numbers now are 13 Stage 1 and 4 Stage 2. Things are firming up and it looks like Stage 2 will be going ahead.

As of Thursday the numbers were 10 for Stage 1 and 3 for Stage 2. These numbers make the whole course look shakey. We need to have forms in as quickly as possible - especially since the camp site has been so generous with the price this year. If we can get a few more Stage 2 then the course will run.

Things are progressing on track, Stage 2 sounds like it will be on this year, but applications have to be sent in, not just talked about. Stage 1 is running a bit slow, although that is understandable at this stage. David Bell [chaplain] sent me some praise points which I want to share with you - God is always so faithful and gracious in His dealings with LDC and we are very thankful.

Praise God for His grace and provision:
   + The provision of a Stage II Officer - when approaching Andrew [who will be taking Stage 2], he was already prepped to say yes.
   + Joel Hiscox [Stage 1] asked for four weekend's off from swimming on Sat mornings. Only one shift has been filled so far. The Saturday morning of LDC! (He has no swimming during the holidays for the second weekend.)

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