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,
Feeding Souls in the Heart of CranHill
Elevate CranHill By Supporting This Exciting New Dining Hall Project
Embark on a transformative journey with CranHill as we strive to build a new dining hall, meeting essential food service needs for campers, retreat attendees, staff, and families. This campaign aims to replace our aging Lodge Facility, providing warm meals for over 450 guests, enhancing kitchen capabilities, and offering spaces for community events. Your support is key to creating a CranHill experience enriched with hearty meals, lasting memories, and transformative moments for everyone involved. Join us in building a foundation for a brighter CranHill future.
Your Donations Matched for Double Impact!
The CranHill Board is thrilled to announce a special family's momentous
$1,000,000 Matching Gift Challenge for our New Dining Hall project.
A generous family has stepped forward, offering this remarkable $1,000,000 gift challenge. Here's the incredible part – every donation you make towards our long-overdue New Dining Hall will be matched, effectively doubling the impact of your generosity. What an incredible opportunity!
PRAISE THE LORD!
MANY YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE
Our current dining facility, a place that has witnessed countless moments of fellowship and nourished the hearts and bellies of numerous campers and guests, is beyond showing signs of wear and tear.
Due to the ministry's growth, the seating area is so small that we regularly have two or three seatings for each mealtime, which is incredibly challenging for campers and staff and doesn't allow for proper programming and camp community.
CRAMPED, SINKING AND SHOWING AGE
The kitchen is cramped and in dire shape, quite literally sinking by several inches and falling apart. Although the heat and electricity still functions, they are outdated. The drain field also cannot keep up either.
The building is tired and well beyond its life expectancy, especially for a structure that was never originally intended as a dining hall.
A NEW PURPOSE AND STRATEGIC GROWTH
The solution? A new, intentionally designed Food Service Facility that will serve the growing ministry needs of campers and guests for decades to come.
We're not just building a dining hall; we're crafting a space that will enhance our ability to serve and connect. Behind the scenes, our dedicated staff and board are hard at work. Plans are underway with architects, engineers, the county, and the electric company. We hope to unveil the new facility design in the coming months.
The estimated cost of this endeavor in today's economy is $6,000,000, including relocating the horses to a new pasture with a new barn. We know it's a significant endeavor for us, but it's a mere detail in the eyes of our Almighty Lord. With your prayers and support, we believe the goal is well within reach as we truly feel this is guided by the Lord.
Key Benefits
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Increased Guest Capacity for Meals:
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The new dining hall accommodates over 450 guests per meal session, creating opportunities for connection, fellowship, and shared experiences for campers, retreat attendees, staff, and their families.
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Programming Efficiency:
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The expanded guest capacity, coupled with increased kitchen capabilities, streamlines meal services. This efficiency allows more time for campers, retreat attendees, and staff to immerse themselves in activities, build connections, and undergo a life-transforming spiritual journey.
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Upgraded Kitchen Abilities:
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The new kitchen facilities ensure higher quality meals, elevating CranHill's already highly regarded meals program for campers, retreat attendees, staff, and their families.
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The Ability to Host Events:
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The new dining hall opens its doors to host events for the CranHill community, creating spaces for shared celebrations and gatherings.
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LET'S BUILD THIS TOGETHER!
Join us as a cornerstone in this transformative project. Your support isn't just a donation; it's a pledge to our community, a legacy in the making, and a direct impact on CranHill's future. Together, let's lay the foundation for a brighter CranHill, where the new dining hall represents shared dreams, lasting memories, and transformative moments.
Amount Raised: $1,045,000
Campaign Goal: $6,000,000
How To Support This Project
This is your chance to be a foundational legacy donor, contributing to a project that will leave a lasting impact. Your tax-deductible gift will be matched, effectively doubling its reach. Whether you choose to give a gift right now, make a 2-3 year pledge, use stocks, bonds, or transfer funds from a 401k – every contribution matters and will be doubled. Your gift will find a home in a designated fund exclusively dedicated to this project, ensuring its purpose is honored.
Please consider making this not just a gift but rather an extra gift – an offering beyond the ordinary. While we seek support for this crucial and transformative building, we also cherish and rely on your consistent and regular contributions that sustain our ongoing ministry operations. We need both.
Want to learn more about CranHill and this amazing opportunity? Contact CranHill Executive Director/President Scott Barger via email (scott@cranhillranch.com). He is excited to share about the life transforming work that God has been and is doing through the ministry at CranHill.