Leupp, Arizona
The annual
RANCH event
a Labor Day Weekend tradition since 1991
At summers end of 1991 Leonard and Gloria Chee
took a handful of Ranch Kids on an overnight
campout before a new school year commenced.
No one imagined this small campout would turn
into an annual multi-day event attracting over a
thousand attendees from across the United States.
Three decades later this event is
simply known as RANCH.
WHAT IS RANCH?
The annual RANCH event is difficult
to describe with mere words.
Imagine a place where you can go to enjoy
fantastic music, uplifting messages and
fellowship with family and friends while
relaxing fireside in the cool, crisp early
autumn weather that is northern Arizona.
RANCH offers many reasons to attend;
some come to listen to the Word of God
as presented by various speakers.
Others enjoy participating in the
congregational praise and worship,
while others come to be entertained by
the talented musical performers that
grace The RANCH stage.
RANCH also offers workshops touching upon
personal and emotional issues or current topics.
The subject matter is presented from a
Christian perspective by qualified individuals.
There are also other activities such as a walk
and ATV Trailride for the more adventurous.
At RANCH we stress physical activity and
health in addition to spiritual growth.
The freedom to hold events such as
RANCH would not be possible without
our men and women in uniform.
One of the more attended events is the
Veterans service that recognizes and honors
our past and current military personnel.
Another exciting event is the
Horsemanship workshop presented by
master horseman Tom Chee.
Training a horse is intertwined with learning
to identify and resolve family issues and is
a fascinating demonstration to watch.
One of the mainstays of RANCH is Saturday
evening dinner provided by the
family of the late Charley Long, Sr.
In addition to food, one of the main draws
for many is simply spending time with
family and friends in a camp setting.
From setting up a tent, grilling over an open
fire or simply sitting around a roaring fire,
RANCH is a perfect time spend with
family and simply recharge.
We welcome you to make plans to be
with us next Labor Day Weekend.
THE RANCH TRAILRIDE
One of the most anticipated
events is The RANCH Trailride.
The Trailride often begins weeks before
RANCH as it covers hundreds of
miles across the Navajo Nation.
Outreach to those who may not have heard or
are wanting to hear the Gospel is one of the
main elements of RANCH Hands Ministry.
With onsite services and cookouts The Trailride
presents a great opportunity to reach out to
and fellowship with the local communities.
