God's Great Outdoors Events – 2012

God's Great Outdoors has some great things planned for this year! We're pleased to offer these great opportunities to our listeners and everyone interested in spending time in the outdoors. So come on, grab a water bottle, a backpack or just grab a good friend, and join us on the Trail To Adventure.

Tuesday, March 6th, 2012 - West Milton Ohio

GOD'S GREAT OUTDOORS SPORTSMEN'S DINNER & OUTDOOR EXPO

David Hale Bob Hodgdon will be our key note speaker at this awesome event.
Come join us Tuesday, March 6tht 2012 at the Community Grace Brethren Church in West Milton Ohio for our annual Sportsmen's Dinner & outdoor EXPO. Bob Hodgdon will be the evenings key note speaker. Also this year, meet Brad Jerman, who's Ohio buck took the World Record for typical whitetail taken with a crossbow. You're not going to want to miss this event. Plan on coming, and plan on bringing a friend.

Doors Open 6:00 PM
Tickets Only $10.00 - Kids 12 $ Under only $4.00
Bring Some Canned Goods for the Community Grace Food Pantry

Download the event flyer(PDF)

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2012 GOD'S GREAT OUTDOORS KANSAS RIO GRANDE SPRING HUNT


Ray HowellApril 10-13, 2012
April 15-18, 2012


Join Gerry Caillouet, Host and Producer of the Internationally syndicated Christian radio program, God's Great Outdoors, for what is sure to be a memorable hunt.

These turkey hunts are self guided, on private property provided by Cimarron River Outfitters, located in Comanche County. The hunters will stay in a very comfortable farm house in the town of Protection, KS and an evening meal will be provided after which there will be a time of gathering together to hear from our speakers. There are 8 beds for this men’s event but several of the beds could accommodate a father and son.
Hunters will want to have breakfast food, drinks and fixings for their lunches to take afield. Coffee will be provided.

These hunts are not just about harvesting turkeys. They are a great opportunity to invite someone who needs Jesus Christ or friends and family members that need to grow in their relationship with the Creator God. Men considering coming should think about who they will get to join them.

Some of the evening speakers will include Ken Beck of Black Widow Bows, Mike Timlin Ex Boston Red Sox Pitcher (4 World Series Rings) & Gerry Caillouet from God’s Great Outdoors.

4/10-13/2012
Shotgun/Archery hunt (hunters preference). You will arrive in the afternoon of the 10th, hunt the 11th - the morning of the 13th, and will depart that same evening.

4/15-18/2012
Shotgun/Archery hunt (hunters preference). You will arrive in the afternoon of the 15th, hunt the 16th - the morning of the 18th, and will depart that same evening.

Cost
Food & lodging is $150.00 per person and $50.00 for youngsters under 16 years old who bunk with there dad.
An Out of State Hunting License is: $72.50
First Turkey Tag is: 32:50
Second Tag is: $22.50

For more information and to reserve you spot on this great adventure, please contact Gerry Caillouet directly by sending him an Email or giving him a call at 937-418-9684.

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2012 Trail to adventure conferences


Ray Howell April 14th, 2012 - Kansas
Medicine Lodge United Methodist Church
108 East Second Ave.
Medicine Lodge, KS 67104
Download Kansas Event Flyer

August 25th, 2012 - West Virginia
Church Name/ Location & brochure to be posted soon.

Join recognized outdoor professionals like Ray Howell and Joe Thomas for a lay leaders’ conference designed to help you reach unsaved outdoorsmen so that they can find an everlasting adventure with their God and Creator. Gerry Caillouet, Host and Producer of the Internationally syndicated Christian radio program, God's Great Outdoors, will be your adventure guide. He will teach from his 18 years of assorted outdoor ministry experiences, which have allowed him to take part in outdoor outreach across North America as a Christian radio program producer. So, you will not only glean from his experiences, but also from the many professional outdoorsmen that Gerry has crossed paths with through his years on the God's Great Outdoors Broadcast.

Who Should Come?
Pastors, lay leaders, camp and ministry staff, or anyone who would like to explore the numerous opportunities to touch those lives in your community who have an attraction to God’s creation and need a relationship with Jesus Christ. With 49 million people over the age of 16, recreate in the outdoors in the USA. Add those 16 and younger and that is more than half the nation’s population! Plus 93% of the time, if you can get the Father/Husband to come to Christ, the family follows.

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Week long retreats from June 15 to September 6, 2012

Fishers of Men and Couples retreats

Fishers of Men Retreat God’s Great Outdoors & Rushing Wind Retreat Center have partnered together to put on these life changing 5 day events. Bring along an unsaved friend or loved one and join us as some of America's top sportsmen and women share their testimonies with you. Past speakers include Keith Jennings from Realtree Outdoors, Ron Lindner of Lindner’s Angling Edge TV Show, Scott Martin of "Scott Marting Fishing Challenge TV Show", and many many more.

You are sure to be encouraged as you hear from these veterans in the field. So come join us for some great fishing and wonderful Christian fellowship in this unique and beautiful setting in the Canadian wilderness.

Fishers of Men Retreat
Take a look at some of the photos taken during last years retreats. (opens separate window) New photos from the 2010 season coming soon.

Praise God! We've seen lives changed for eternity at this event! Here is one example!

“…one grandfather from Milwaukee, Wisconsin sold his fishing boat to pay for himself and two grandsons to come. Both young men prayed to receive Jesus Christ and made public confessions receiving the Lord as Savior…”

Date and rates

June 15-20, 2012: Fishers of Men Retreat
June 20-25, 2012: Fishers of Men & Women (couples) Retreat
June 25-30, 2012: Fishers of Men & Women (couples) Retreat
August 4-9, 2012: Couples and Mixed Group Retreat
September 3-8, 2012: Fishers of Men Retreat

Rushing Wind MapThe cost per person is $750.00 US funds. The price includes food, lodging, boats, gas, speakers and the float plane trip in and out of camp. The price does not include fishing license. A deposit of $100 US funds is required per person. This deposit is not refundable but is transferable and can be used at a later date this summer or the following summer. Prices are subject to change without notice prior to booking with deposit.

To register or for questions please contact:
Arnie & Dee Wolf
P.O. Box 86
Chili, Wi
(715) 683-2530 or Canada (seasonal) (807) 226-5448
or Email at rushingwind@tds.net

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August 18th 2012

Answers in Genesis Fossil Hunt Adventure

August 18th 2012 from 10AM-4PM
Orientation begins at 10AM at the Visitors Center (mandatory meeting). You may then hunt fossils until 4PM

Creation Musuem TourOn Saturday, August the 18th 2012 we will again be at Caesar Creek in Ohio doing our fossil hunt, joined by Geologist & Paleontologist, DR John Whitmore who teaches at Cedarville University, in Cedarville, Ohio. DR John will help us identify the fossils we find (Because the place is loaded with them!) and share about fossil formation & answer questions you may have while we sit together to eat the packed lunches and sip on the drinks that each family brings with them. You may keep any fossils you find that are smaller then your fist!

Fishers of Men Retreat
Download flyer (PDF)
Take a look at some of the photos taken on last years fossil hunt
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Also joining us this year will be Buddy Davis from the Answers In Genesis Creation Museum who will be doing some special songs he performs at the museum and can be heard on the many CDs he has done through the years. To be sure he'll have a story to share as well before you head back to the fossil field!

Make your own plans to visit the Answers In Genesis Creation Museum during this weekend either Friday or Sunday by ordering your Creation Museum tickets on their web site at: Answers In Genesis Creation Museum.

God’s Great Outdoors Group Rates:

Note: Cost for this God's Great Outdoors, Family Fun Fossil Hunt Adventure! is a suggested $10.00 donation per family, to be used as a gift for these two guest speakers. Questions or to reserve your family's place at this year's Family Fun Fossil Hunt Adventure!
Call GGO at (937) 698-3656 or
email GGO at ggoutdoors@aol.com
Checks made out to God's Great Outdoors can be mailed out to:
God's Great Outdoors
8193 Emerick Road
West Milton, Ohio 45383

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October 4-7, 2012

2012 Wyoming Antelope hunt

Table in the Wilderness Ministry camp to host 1st annual God's Great Outdoors & Christian Deer Hunters Association antelope hunt.
Oct. 4 - Oct. 7, 2012

Creation Musuem TourThere are spaces for 12 hunters on this October 2012, 3 Day WY Rifle Antelope Hunt.
(Past years, 100% success on these rifle hunts!) Tags must be applied for by March 15th, 2012 and more details will be coming soon. Speakers to include Gerry Caillouet, God's Great Outdoors & Mike Timlin, Ex-Boston Red Sox Pitcher (4 World Series Rings). GET ON THE LIST NOW!

The cost for this 2012 event will be $349.00 per participant (price is the same whether hunting or not). 50% non-refundable deposit will be due within two weeks of tag drawing.

For more information or to reserve your spot at camp:
Call Gerry Caillouet at (937) 698-3656 or
email Gerry at ggoutdoors@aol.com
Download hunt and tag application information (PDF)

Additional hunting & fishing opportunities:
Table in the Wilderness Ministries will also be offering an "Outdoor Adventure Camp" from 8/31/2012-9/23/2012. These dates will overlap parts of the archery antelope, rifle antelope and archery elk hunting seasons and will also offer flyfishing and ATV riding. The minimum price during this time will be the same as for the GGO/CDHA event ($299/person for three nights lodging and nine meals) with additional days available by advance reservation at $75/day (lodging, two meals).

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