Dudley Hall, Richard Culpepper and yours truly hosted the first western Canadian Sportsman’s Rendezvous June 5-7th west of Caroline, Alberta, on the beautiful campus of Living Faith Bible College located on the banks of the Clearwater River.
The sporting events were a blast even though Mother Nature did her best to add variety to our primarily outdoor weekend. We had our Bow and Arrow Golf Tournament while it snowed, trap shooting while it rained and hailed, hog tossing, pickle spitting, and knife throwing in the sunshine – all in one day. However, the weather couldn’t dampen the spirits of our group of men who braved the elements for bragging rights and a ton of laughs at each other’s expense.
Aside from the outdoor events that entertained us, this group of men were inspiring because of their hunger for God and their desire to make a difference in this life. Campfire conversations were honest and challenging and it was clear that these men wanted to be “real,” serving God honestly without the trappings of religiosity, dead traditions and the feminization of the North American culture. My special thanks to Dudley Hall and Richard Culpepper for their contributions to our event.
Plans are in the making for another Rendezvous next June, 2010. Dates will be posted on this site. This event is not reserved for Canadians only. You guys from south of the border who want to experience the beauty of the foothills of the Canadian Rockies are welcome to join us. There is talk about dove-tailing the Rendezvous with a wilderness fishing trip. Will keep you posted.
Bo Finley is no stranger to the outdoor world. He is known as a seasoned, premier outdoorsman in his home state of Texas where he has devoted a big chunk of his life to guiding deer and turkey hunters and doing hunting seminars for those who are eager to glean from his expertise. But most recently, Bo has found a new calling in the outdoor world: to assist those who would not otherwise be able to experience the outdoors.
All Things Outdoors is dedicated to sharing an outdoor experience with children and adults who need a time of refreshing, away from tough or challenging times in their lives. Some might be battling a life threatening illness, some trying to adapt to a life altering situation, others needing time in the outdoors after a heartbreaking tragedy. Bo realizes that we can’t avoid the challenges of life, but for a few days while hunting or fishing, hearts and minds can be encouraged. ATO is dedicated to utilizing the majesty of God’s creation as a wonderful tool of encouragement and rest.
Bo is stepping out into his calling by faith and he wishes to network with like-minded people who have a heart for assisting the disadvantaged through his outdoor ministry.To fully understand the power of Bo’s vision, you have to witness the joy of a terminally ill child who gets to see his or her dream fulfilled, or a soldier disabled by war who gets to return to the sport he loved and lost because of the compassion of God exemplified by the mission of Bo Finley. I encourage those of you who are touched by this ministry to contact Bo Finley and get involved.
ATO Mission Statement
To bless and honor handicapped, disadvantaged or hurting children and adults by providing first class hunting or outdoor adventures in a Christian ranch environment.
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Bo@allthingsoutdoors.org
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