Dear CranHill Campground and Cottage Friends,
It is with great sadness that I am writing this email to you today. If you’re like me you’ve been looking forward to coming to CranHill for your stay. Well, that stay is, unfortunately, going to have to wait just a little while longer.
Yesterday, Governor Whitmer announced that the Stay-At-Home order will remain in effect until May 28th. With this order, she has essentially required CranHill’s Campgrounds and Cottage Rentals to remain closed until at least May 28th. As difficult as this is for us, we rejoice because as a Christian organization we get to represent Christ in honoring the authorities over us (Romans 13 and 1 Peter 2:13).
Believe me, we really want to be open, and we really want you here. We not only desperately need the revenue, but we simply love the ministry that happens while you’re here. You’re not just like family… you are family.
You are entitled to a full refund without cancellation fees because we are required to cancel your reservation.
You may choose one of the following options:
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DONATE your received payments to CranHill to help support the current financial needs of this ministry. In this case, you will receive a tax receipt for 100% of the funds donated and you can then make another reservation for a future date.
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REBOOK your received payment for a future date during the 2020 camping season. In this case, we would love to help you find another date this summer.
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REFUND Your received payment will be 100% refunded to you. Refunds will be processed within two weeks of your reservation date and credited back to your credit card or sent by check.
If you choose Option 1 or Option 3, we will process your request and you will receive the proper communication showing your donation or your refund.
If you choose Option #2, we will give you a phone call to assist your rebooking. Or feel free to give us a call during normal office hours at your convenience.
We are still planning to open the campground and cottages this season just as soon as we can. Please stay tuned to our website and social media for further updates. You might also want to catch a new weekly update video called “The Porch.”
Thank you so much for your partnership and prayers during these unique days. We continue to pray for all our guests, that the Lord would make these days a great time of family connectedness to each other and to the Lord regardless of all that is happening around us.
Blessings, and we look forward to seeing you soon here at the Ranch.
In Christ,
When we've needed Him most, God has shown up!
God is doing big things at CranHill, and we are excited about what he will do next! Our goal this GivingTuesday is to raise $5,000. God uses CranHill to provide opportunities for campers, families, and organizations to encounter the Gospel through youth camps, family camping, retreats, and adventure trips. Help us reach even more youth and families to share the love of Christ. Spread the word! Tell your friends and family about your CranHill story.
Hannah's Story.
Hannah is a former summer staff member and volunteer
I believe camp, and especially CranHill, is a unique environment to be able to step away from the earthly things that distract us from being fully open and present to experience God and Him working in our lives. God is always at work, but when we have the chance to be fully open to see, hear, feel, and be a vessel for God; that’s a game-changer. Within the few short months that I had the privilege to work at CranHill, my life was changed and I know this was true for many of my campers.
One of the biggest testaments I have to this is about a younger camper that accepted Christ into her heart. When I take a second to think about how profound a statement truly is, I feel a crazy amount of joy thinking that her experiences at CranHill that week played a huge part in transforming her life. By the end of her week at camp, her eternity was literally changed and God was rejoicing as He knew He would get to welcome another one of His children home.
CranHill is also a place that allows campers to come as they are. Many of my high school campers came with a lot of hurt and brokenness, but I believe their time at CranHill allowed them to experience some freedom from this and a space to feel safe enough to open up their hearts to healing. By the power and goodness of God working through the staff, Chaplins, animals, and activities at CranHill, all the campers were able to experience God and He worked on every camper's heart throughout the week. For some campers, it was really obvious the impact their week had on them, and for some campers, they may not fully know or understand yet how their time at CranHill affected them.
I am grateful that CranHill creates an atmosphere for campers to be able to experience the goodness, grace, and love of God and have a week to be able to feel and connect with God in tangible and clear ways.