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Local ministry sponsors horse camp

Event Aug. 17 at Gaits of Hope in Rice

BY ELLARRY PRENTICE STAFF WRITER

SAUK RAPIDS –Horses, healing and hope. A local ministry is helping connect youth with those three H’s later this month. Agape Warriors Ministry, of Sauk Rapids, is sponsoring a horse camp from 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 17 at Gaits of Hope in rural Rice. The ministry sponsored a horse camp for two kids in 2020 and for four kids a few months ago. Founder Eric Moyer said previous camps were so successful they decided to sponsor another camp and send six kids this time. Gaits of Hope is a non-pro t equine-assisted therapy and learning program operated by Jodine Adelman at her farm 5.5 miles east of Rice. Camps help youth develop communication and social skills, regulate emotions, foster teamwork, and build con dence and resilience as they interact with horses, according to Adelman. “The program is not just about riding,” Moyer said. The primary goals are improving emotional and behavioral health, according to Adelman, who has been helping people with post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, trauma, depression and emotional and behavioral challenges since 2016. The horses have a calming presence, and their innate characteristics help people gain valuable insights, learn coping skills and much more, Adelman said. Agape Warriors Ministry has been selling brats at a stand outside Coborn’s in Sauk Rapids to raise money for programs and events it sponsors, including the horse camp. The ministry’s mission is to spread agape love to everyone God created, no matter where they are in life. “When you don’t know what to do, love, love and then love some more,” Moyer said. Donations and sponsorships help Gaits of Hope offer services to children and veterans free of charge, Adelman said. For more information about the children’s horse camp or Agape Warriors Ministry, visit them on Facebook.

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Members organize community events, raise funds and volunteer for other non-pro ts and causes, and create opportunities for community members to engage with one another. Their impact projects, Brant explained, help develop the social responsibility, entrepreneurship and fellowship necessary to become a force for good in the community. Believing they can and should address the needs of others, Jaycees bring energy and insight to tackling serious issues, both locally and around the world. Some of the organization’s efforts have included raising awareness of mental illness, helping veterans, and combatting human traf cking and poverty. “It’s all about what the community’s needs are,” Brant said. The Jaycees also foster personal and professional development through various leadership training opportunities, networking, mentorship and competitions. Individual development competitions include essay writing, public speaking and portfolio development. Brant enjoys networking, serving her community and working collectively to address the needs of others. She values the connections she has built locally, statewide, nationally and internationally. JCI Minnesota hosts state conventions three times each year for Jaycees to gather, network, learn, share ideas and celebrate accomplishments of the year to date. In addition to individual development competitions, training and awards, the state convention allows chapters to share ideas about their most effective projects with the biggest impacts. JCI USA holds national conventions twice a year, offering fellowship opportunities and dozens of classes, trainings and general sessions. The Benton County Fair is one of the Jaycees’ largest fundraisers. Food sales at the fair support community service projects and impact events, Brant said. The organization has 10 members and is looking to grow membership, Brant said. Local businesses are encouraged to sponsor their employees. The Jaycees is a good t for young people who want to give back to their community, make a positive impact, meet new people, market themselves, become better community leaders and develop individually, Brant said. “It’s rewarding, giving back to the community, hearing how effective (member trainings) are and how much people enjoyed them,” Brant said. Membership also helps people branch out and nd new challenges, Brant said. The Jaycees meet once a month at 6 p.m. on the third Tuesday. The location varies. Current of cers are: Brant, president; Jenny Maturi, immediate past president; Eric Maturi, external vice president; Travis Provzinski, internal vice president; Bobbie Loch, secretary and newsletter editor; and Juanita Beauchamp, treasurer. In addition to the Sauk Rapids Jaycees board, members also have an opportunity to serve on the state board, Brant said. “We have positions for every member to grow themselves personally and professionally,” Brant said. “It’s really open to what the members are seeking.” Brant said she would like to boost membership so the Jaycees can do new impact projects and make an even bigger difference in the lives of others.

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Saturday, Aug. 7, 9 a.m. – Overeaters Anonymous. Whitney Senior Center, 1527 Northway Drive, St. Cloud. For more information, call Joyce at 320761-2275, Donna at 320-291-7251 or visit oa.org.

Monday, Aug. 9, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. – Catholic Charities Senior Dining Frozen Meal Distribution. For people age 60 and older. All clients must complete an annual registration form. There is no cost to participate, and meals are distributed through a contactless, drive-thru format. First Presbyterian Church, 340 Fifth Ave. S., St. Cloud.

Monday, Aug. 9, 6 p.m. – Sauk Rapids City Council Meeting. Budget Workshop. Sauk Rapids Government Center, 250 Summit Ave. N., Sauk Rapids.

Monday, Aug. 9, 6:30 p.m. – Sauk Rapids-Rice School Board Meeting. Sauk Rapids-Rice High School, 1835 Osauka Road N.E., Sauk Rapids.

Tuesday, Aug. 10, 11 a.m. to noon – Living Waters Lutheran Church Food Shelf Distribution. Living Waters Lutheran Church, 1911 Fourth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. If in need of emergency food assistance, call 320-255-1135.

Tuesday, Aug. 10, 1-3 p.m. – Catholic Charities Senior Dining Frozen Meal Distribution. For people age 60 and older. All clients must complete an annual registration form. There is no cost to participate, and meals are distributed through a contactless, drive-thru format. Catholic Charities Emergency Services, 157 Roosevelt Road, St. Cloud.

Tuesday, Aug. 10, 4-6 p.m. – Rice Area Farmers Market. Sponsored by the Rice Area Women of Today. At the corner of Division Street North and East Main Street, Rice.

Tuesday, Aug. 10, 6 p.m. – Overeaters Anonymous. Alano Club, 23805 County Road 2, Cold Spring. For more information, call Joyce at 320761-2275, Donna at 320-291-7251 or visit oa.org.

Tuesday, Aug. 10, 7 p.m. – Watab Township Meeting. Watab Town Hall, 660 75th St. N.W., Sauk Rapids.

Tuesday, Aug. 10, 7 p.m. – Free Grace Recovery Meeting. Hosted by Free Grace United. All are welcome; everyone struggles with something. The ROC, 141 Fourth Ave. N., Foley.

Wednesday, Aug. 11, 9:30-11 a.m. – Catholic Charities Senior Dining Frozen Meal Distribution. For people age 60 and older. All clients must complete an annual registration form. There is no cost to participate, and meals are distributed through a contactless, drive-thru format. Sartell Community Center, 850 19th St. S., Sartell.

Thursday, Aug. 12, 3-6 p.m. – Sauk Rapids Market. Coborn’s parking lot, 110 First St. S., Sauk Rapids.

Thursday, Aug. 12, 5:30-9:30 p.m. – Rock the Riverside Music Nights. Featuring Walter’s Wheelhouse and Sweet Siren. Southside Park, 103 River Ave. S., Sauk Rapids.

Thursday, Aug. 12, 7 p.m. – Sauk Rapids Legion Post 254 Monthly Meeting. Legion meets the rst Thursday of each month at the Sauk Rapids VFW Post 6992, 901 N. Benton Drive, Sauk Rapids. Thursday, Aug. 12, 6-7:30 p.m. – Police Activities League. For children ages 5-15. Participate in no-cost activities with members of law enforcement who are not in uniform. Last event is Aug. 19. Westside Park Lion’s Building, 101 Fourth Ave. N.W., Rice.

Friday, Aug. 13, 11 a.m. to noon – Living Waters Lutheran Church Food Shelf Distribution. Living Waters Lutheran Church, 1911 Fourth Ave. N., Sauk Rapids. If in need of emergency food assistance, call 320-255-1135.

Saturday, Aug. 14, 9 a.m. – Overeaters Anonymous. Whitney Senior Center, 1527 Northway Drive, St. Cloud. For more information, call Joyce at 320-761-2275, Donna at 320-291-7251 or visit oa.org.