NEW DATE DUE TO RAIN!!! Ministry Outdoor Adventures 3rd Annual SPRING Clay Shoot Saturday, April 28th, 2018

NEW DATE DUE TO RAIN!!!

Ministry Outdoor Adventures 3rd Annual SPRING Clay Shoot 
Saturday, April 28th, 2018
Lunch Available by 11:30am / Sign-In 12:00 / Shotgun Start 1:00pm
Lynbrooke Sporting Clays  
1419 SW 120th Street, 
Augusta, KS 67010
(316) 775-1715  
(www.lynbrooke.com)
This is an open event and you do not need to be an experienced shooter to participate. Teams will consist of 4 shooters, and participants are free to bring a team of four, or to also feel free to show up as a solo shooter, a duo, or even a trio and then become a team of 4 as more participants sign in. Youth under 18 years of age must be accompanied / supervised by an adult. The cost of the event is only $50 per shooter which covers ALL your shells (for 20 & 12 gauges), clay-targets, and course fees. There will be best shooters and best team prizes, along with door prizes, a gun raffle ($10 tickets) for a Vintage Swedish Husqvarna Side-by-Side Double-Barrel 12ga. (2 1/2" Chamber) Shotgun.
(ALL FFL RULES APPLY)
LUNCH AND CONCESSIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE in support of Water’s Edge Community Church, a local New Church Start in Haysville, KS!  Feel free to come hungry!
Feel free to call or text Jeff (316) 650-2901, or Rob with questions (316)200-0156.
To register via e-mail use MOAFound@gmail.com.
To pay for registration ($50 per person), or to purchase raffle tickets ($10 each), via PayPal go to:
www.paypal.me/MOAFoundation

MOA SUMMER CUSTOM KNIFE RAFFLE:

MOA SUMMER CUSTOM KNIFE RAFFLE:

Ministry Outdoor Adventures is raffling off A Custom Handmade Knife this Summer.  

The knife was designed and made by local artisan, BJ Parsons. It is in a "Kuhkri" style with a mirror finish, a razor sharp edge, and a walnut, full-tang handle.  It also comes with a Custom hand tooled, leather sheath, and stamped with an American Flag.  This is truly a one-of-a-kind Knife, and definitely a treasure!

HERE IS HOW THE RAFFLE WILL WORK:

The drawing will take place on Facebook Live at 12 Noon on Tuesday, August 1st at the MOA Wichita Office.

Ticket Price: $10 each

MUST BE 21 to ENTER RAFFLE!

Tickets can be purchased online or by phone up to the day of the drawing (8/1/17) if purchased by 11am.  Tickets can also be purchased by Mail as long as all ticket requests are received in the mail by Monday, July 31st.  Please note, watching the drawing on FB Live is not necessary to win, and our winner will be immediately notified after the drawing itself.  (Please make sure and include your NAME, PHONE and ADDRESS when you purchase your tickets, whether by phone, US Mail, or through PayPal online.)

Checks for tickets can be made payable to MOA (Ministry Outdoor Adventures Foundation) and mailed to 5730 Flagstaff St. in Bel Aire, KS 67220.  You can also pay for tickets via PayPal by following this link: paypal.me/MOAFoundation

Feel Free to call/text Jeff at 316-650-2901 or Rob at 316-200-0156 if you have any questions.

PLEASE FORWARD THIS POST TO ANY FRIEND WHO MAY BE INTERESTED

(The Purpose of Ministry Outdoor Adventures is to intentionally come alongside men of God serving as pastors and/or ministry staff members in order to help them stay ‘Zeroed’ on Jesus, by giving them opportunities to reconnect with God, and with other pastors and ministry staff, in the great outdoors, and away from the demands of their ministry setting and context.  It is our Mission to facilitate the reclaiming of sacred time and space in the wild and open spaces of this world, where God has always desired to reach into the hearts of those He has called, in order to empower them to fully live out the purpose, passion and plan He has for them.

All Proceeds raised through this Raffle will go to the funding of additional MOA activities, events and retreats.)

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MOA 2nd Annual Spring ClayShoot

Hey All!  It's almost time for the Ministry Outdoor Adventures 2nd Annual Spring ClayShoot!

Here's the scoop!

Saturday, April 22nd, 2017  

Registration & Sign-in begins at 12:30 with a "Shotgun Start" 1:30pm

The event will be at:

Lynbrooke Sporting Clays   

1419 SW 120th Street, 

Augusta, KS  67010 

(316) 775-1715 

(www.lynbrooke.com)

This is an open event and you do not need to be an experienced shooter to participate. 

Teams will consist of 4 shooters, and participants are free to bring a team of four, or to also feel free to show up as a solo shooter, a duo, or even a trio and then become a team of 4 as more participants sign in. (Youth under 18 years of age must be accompanied / supervised by an adult.) 

The cost of the event is only $50 per shooter which covers ALL your shells (for 20 & 12 gauges), clay-targets, and course fees. 

 

There will be best shooters and best team prizes, along with door prizes, a gun raffle ($10 per ticket) for a new "American Tactical" AR15 in .223/5.56 (ALL FFL RULES APPLY), and a “Long-Bird” shoot-off for a free Hog Hunt to Chain Ranch. 

Feel free to call or text Jeff (316) 650-2901, or Rob with questions (316)200-0156.

To register via e-mail use MOAFound@gmail.com. To pay for registration ($50 per person), or to purchase raffle tickets ($10 each), via PayPal go to: www.paypal.me/MOAFoundation

(ALL FFL RULES APPLY)

Holiday Gun Raffle

Hey Sportsmen!

The Ministry Outdoor Adventures (MOA) Foundation is having their 2nd Annual Holiday Gun Raffle.

This raffle is for a VERY nice, Smith & Wesson (637-2 SS), Airweight, 38 Special. New in box. Never fired.  Includes two speed strips and pocket holster.

HERE IS HOW THE RAFFLE WILL WORK:

All FFL RULES WILL APPLY.

Winner will be subject to all applicable background checks, and will pick up the firearm at "ArmTime LLC" who will be handling the transfer of ownership for MOA.

Ticket Price: $10 each

ONLY 150 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD!!!

NO limit on ticket count per person---buy as many as you like!  You at least have a 1 in 150 chance of winning!  Just in time for a Merry Christmas to You!  Drawing will take place on Wednesday December 21st, 2016, and will be recorded on Facebook Live.

Please call Jeff Ochs at 316-650-2901 for tickets, or if you have any questions.  Checks can be made payable to MOA (Ministry Outdoor Adventures Foundation) and mailed to 5730 Flagstaff St. in Bel Aire, KS 67220.  You can also pay for tickets via PayPal by following this link: paypal.me/MOAFoundation

PLEASE FEEL FREE TO FORWARD THIS POST TO ANY FRIEND WHO MAY BE INTERESTED

Disclaimer:

We DO have a minimum reserve on this gun. If enough tickets are not sold, we will refund your money in full and offer this at a later date.

Attached are some pictures of the firearm we are raffling

MOA INFO:

(MOA) Ministry Outdoor Adventures, Inc. is a Not For Profit Corporation

Registered in the State of Kansas and a Non-Profit 501c3 orgaization.

The Purpose of Ministry Outdoor Adventures is to intentionally come alongside men of God serving as pastors or ministry staff members in order to help them stay ‘Zeroed’ on Jesus, by giving them opportunities to reconnect with God, and with 

other pastors and ministry staff, in the great outdoors, and away from the demands of their ministry setting and context.  It is our Mission to facilitate the reclaiming of sacred time and space in the wild and open spaces of this world, where God has always desired to reach into the hearts of those He has called, in order to empower them to fully live out the purpose, passion and plan He has for them.

Our goal in fundraising for MOA is to completely empower and fund this ministry in order to be able to provide these opportunities for men of God serving as pastors or ministry staff with no or as little cost to themselves as possible.  Ideally, all they would have to do to be a part of one of our events is to clear their calendar for the event we will offer/host and then show up, and experience whatever event or outing has been scheduled.  These events will provide opportunities for pastors and ministry staff to shoot, hunt, fish, kayak, canoe, hike, camp, etc.  Ideally we will schedule four major events per year, as well as offer smaller or more individualized ministry outdoor adventures as opportunities arise or present themselves. 

As a not for profit ministry, we are fully reliant upon the donations of organizations, businesses and individuals in order to both fund, and fulfill our purpose, mission and vision.

Thank you very much for your time and consideration!

Sincerely, 

Jeff Ochs & Rob Schmutz

The Ministry Outdoor Adventures Staff

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ALL Proceeds raised in this raffle will be to support The Ministry Outdoor Adventures Foundation.  See link below for more info on MOA: 

http://ministryoutdooradventures.blogspot.com

Ministry Outdoor Adventures (MOA) Foundation, 2nd Annual FALL CLAY-SHOOT

Ministry Outdoor Adventures (MOA) Foundation, 2nd Annual FALL CLAY-SHOOT

Hey All!

Our 2nd Annual MOA Foundation Fall Clay Shoot, is on Saturday, October 15th (10/15) at Lynbrooke Sporting Clays (1419 SW 120th, Augusta, KS).  Registration will begin at 12:30 with a "Shotgun Start" at 1:30pm. 

The cost for the shoot is only $50 per shooter and includes targets and shells.  All you will need to bring is a shotgun and eye and ear protection.  

We will also be offering door prize drawings, and both a long-bird shoot-off for a custom made hunting knife, and a "crazy-teal" shoot off for an Oklahoma Hog-Hunt to the Chain Ranch in Canton, Oklahoma.  

Raffle tickets will also be available both before and during the shoot for a really nice Anderson AR- in 5.56 NATO that we will have a drawing for at the end of the event. 

You do not need to be an experienced shooter to take part in this event, but we are asking that all youth or children younger than 18 be accompanied by an adult parent or guardian.

For more info on MOA, you can follow us on Twitter:

@MOAFoundation

FaceBook:

https://www.facebook.com/MOAFoundation

Or check out our blog at:

http://ministryoutdooradventures.blogspot.com

If you would like to register yourself, or your "team" (of four) for the event you can email us at:

MOAFound@gmail.com.

You can also pay in advance with a credit or debit card by clicking on our PayPal link below: 

www.paypal.me/MOAFoundation

Again, this event is open to participants of all ages and experience levels.  Please also feel free to sign up as an individual, we are glad to hook you up with a team at the event.

Don't miss it...  This is going to be a blast!

Rob Schmutz & Jeff Ochs

The MOA Team

Hebrews 12:2

One Prayer, One Shot, One Hog, One Bullet...?!?

It's hard really, to fully describe what all happens on a Ministry Outdoor Adventures outing...   

And, quite honestly, some of it is just plain unrepeatable. :-)

But, basically, it kinda goes like this... 

On an MOA outing, Men of God serving as pastors or ministry staff members, simply make the time to step away from the incessant demands of their every day ministry positions, and instead, intentionally unplug and put all of that behind them for a few days.  What they find when they do, is that they have been given the opportunity to connect with other men of God who are making the same decision they are (in being there), and who are also doing some of the same things in ministry that they are doing.  

Then, suddenly, somewhere in the silence of these fleeting moments away, they find themselves reconnecting with God as they "re-tune" their hearts to the hearing of that still small, and yet lovingly persistent, voice of God.  And, quite honestly, this is the most significant of things.  It is in the midst of taking this time away, and focusing on the pursuit of some outdoor objective, (hunting, fishing, hiking...) in an unexpected, Kairos (καιρός) moment of time, God just... shows up.  And, when He does, He speaks to the hearts of these men He has called, who have taken this time to turn aside in the wilderness.

Here's a perfect example... 

This past week we went to The Chain Ranch, near Canton, Oklahoma, for our First Annual MOA Hog Hunt. (By the way, I would recommend them highly!)  We took a total of 6 pastors (even though there were two last minute cancelations) and 4 out of the 6 all harvested hogs.  Those are pretty awesome odds for a two day hunt!

The last of the four pastors to score a hog was a young pastor, though extremely gifted and talented, he was relatively new to the calling and to the vocation of pastoral ministry, and in the 60 days prior to this event, he had gone through some of the most difficult experiences a pastor can face.  But, in the midst of those experiences in ministry, God showed up, delivered Him, and then set his feet in what the Psalmist would describe as a "wide place" (Psalm 18:19) and a new opportunity to truly live out the calling God had sown into his heart from the beginning.

In this new "wide place" where he currently found himself, he had been faced with an overwhelming abundance of decisions, alternatives, and choices to make.  And, it was one of these decisions that he had also brought with him on the hog hunt.  In carrying it with him, he was burdened and in search of an answer and a clear understanding of God's will regarding this particular issue.

As he sat alone in his hunting blind, on the last night of our hunt, he prayed fervently and felt led to set a "fleece" before the Lord.  It was one of those "if-then" kinds of fleeces.  Basically it was this, "God, I don't know what to do, I can't see what your perfect Will is.  Can you help me?  Can you make it clear?  If you want me to do this, as silly as this request may sound, please let me shoot the largest hog on this trip."  

It was just about that time that he heard a shot ring out, then a few moments later, another shot.  Two of his Pastoral co-Hunter's, in different locations, but not all that far from where he was, had just shot and missed the same hog, a hog that was now, unbeknownst to him, headed his way.  As darkness drew near, that very hog appeared about 100 yards in front of his blind.  He raised his rifle, took a quick (but well placed) shot, and dropped a 250lb Sow.

As he went to reload for a follow up shot (just in case), he realized he had only brought the one bullet...  Then he understood, in that one bullet, in a very real and personal way, God had answered his prayer, not after it was prayed, but before.  God is so crazy!

At an MOA event, you just never know what exactly is going to happen, or when or how, but it is always just so stunning to walk away not only knowing that you have been in the presence of God, but that, in a way that is specific to you, you have also heard His voice.

Keep your eyes focused on Jesus!

- The MOA Team

     Exodus 3:4

MOA:  "Keeping Men of God 'Zeroed' on Jesus..."

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2016 Ministry Outdoor Adventures Events (to Date)

~ 2016 Ministry Outdoor Adventures Events to Date ~

 

January / February / March 2016

* 1/27/16 - MOA End of Season Pheasant Hunt & Antelope Scouting Trip (Wallace & Scott Counties)

* 2/28-3/1/16 – 2^nd Annual MOA Foundation Hog Hunt to Chain Ranch, Canton, Oklahoma.  (Event Full / 10 participants booked)

April / May 2016
* 4/25-4/27/16 – MOA Foundation 1^st Annual Striper Fishing Trip to Lake Texoma, w/guide James Allen of “The Blue Water Striper Guide Service.”  (2 open Spots Remaining)

* Medicine Lodge Spring Turkey Hunt. (Possible / Firm Date TBD)

August / September 2016
* 8/27-9/7 (5 days TBD by Outfitter) 2^nd Annual Fall Elk/Bear Hunt, Buckhorn Mountain Ranch, Montrose, CO. (This Event is FULL)
* 9/11-9/13/16 – MOA Foundation “Legends of The Fall” Dove Hunting & Golf Retreat to Curtis, NE.  (Open to pastors, ministry staff, and spouses)

October / November / December 2016
* 2^nd Annual MOA Fall Clay Shoot. (Firm Date TBD)
* 1^st Annual Fall Antelope Hunt. (Kansas / Wallace Co / 4 spots only / Firm Date TBD KDWP)
* 1^st Annual Pastor’s Archery Deer Hunting Retreat. (6 spots only, Firm Date TBD)
* 2^nd Annual Western Kansas Pheasant Hunt. (Scott City Area)
* 1^st Annual Pastor’s Firearm Season Deer Hunting Retreat. (6 spots only, Firm Date TBD)

 

     If you would like to nominate your pastor (or one of your ministry staff members) for an MOA outdoor adventure, you can email us at MOAFound@gmail.com, or text or call us at (316)-200-0156 / (316)650-2901.

     We think it is going to be a great year for ministering to men of God, in the great outdoors!

- Rob Schmutz & Jeff Ochs
  The Ministry Outdoor Adventures Team 

 

First Annual Fall Clay-Shoot, Sunday, October 11th, 2015 at Lynebrook Sporting Clays from 3:30-6pm

"Ministry Outdoor Adventures (MOA) Foundation."

MOA is all about helping Men of God in Ministry keep their "Zero" on Jesus.  Through this ministry, we will be offering Outdoor ministry outings, activities and retreats for Pastors, and full and part-time (male) ministry staff, designed to help keep you on target in that which God has called you to do, to be, and to become.

Our 1st Annual MOA Foundation Fall Clay Shoot, is on 10/11/2015 from 3:30-6pm at Lynbrooke Sporting Clays (1419 SW 120th, Augusta, KS).  The cost is only $50 per shooter and includes targets and shells.  All you will need to bring is a shotgun and eye and ear protection.  We will also be offering door prize drawings, and a long-bird shoot-off at the end of the day for a nice prize as well. You do not need to be an experienced shooter to take part.

For more info on MOA, Follow us on Twitter:

@MOAFoundation

Or, checkout the link below:

http://ministryoutdooradventures.blogspot.com/2015/07/ministry-outdoor-adventures-moa-is-new.html?m=1

If you would be interested in shooting in our First Annual Fall Clay-Shoot, call or text 316-200-0156 or email me at robwas2@yahoo.com.  Again, this is open to any man of God serving as a Pastor, a ministry Staff member, or a Lay ministry volunteer. (Yes, feel free to shoot with Son's, Son in laws, Dad's, Father in laws, etc.). And, feel free to just sign up as an individual, we are glad to hook you up with a team.

Don't miss it...  This is going to be a blast! (Puns intended!)

A Gun-Dog's 23rd Psalm

I did a funeral a while back for an awesome man who was a dog trainer, a dog lover, a hunter and an outdoorsman.  In preparation for his funeral the Lord led me to re-work the 23rd Psalm... from the eyes of a hunting dog... Here is my best effort...

"My Master is my provider,

I trust Him to give me everything I need.

I lie down, and I rise up at the sound of His voice. He teaches me to seek, and to point the quail and the pheasant hidden in the fields, the meadows, and the hedgerows, and along the creeks where we venture.

My soul is most alive when He leads me along the well-worn paths that take us to all of our favorite places, and my heart soars at the rush of the wings as the birds rise from my point. Hope bursts from my chest at the sound of his shot, and it is for His Names sake that I proudly retrieve the birds that are downed and place them into His hands.

Even when I grow fearful, or weary, holding point in dense cover, seeing Him in my memory, His shotgun in hand, remembering the sounds of his approach through the grass, I am comforted, and I am strengthened, knowing that my Master will find me again, no matter where I may be.

Water, food, a warm bed, all this… He prepares for me, and He speaks my praises in the presence of lesser dogs and of their Masters. I am certain he is proud of me as he pats my head and says “Good boy…”

Great memories, of the best of times, that only a Gun Dog can know, will be treasured in my heart… and those memories will follow me all the days of my life, knowing that, in my Master’s Soul… I will dwell forever and ever. And He… by me… will never be forgotten."

- Pastor Rob Schmutz

Ministry Outdoor Adventures (MOA)

Ministry Outdoor Adventures (MOA), is a new ministry created with the intention of specifically helping men of God (in pastoral and ministry staff positions), stay "Zeroed" on Jesus, by giving them opportunities to re-connect with God, and with other pastors and ministry staff, in the great outdoors. It is our goal to facilitate the reclaiming of sacred time and space in the wild and open places of this world, where God has always desired to reach into the hearts of those He has called, in order to empower them to fully live out the purpose, passion and plan He has for them.


The Scriptures tell us that our adversary, the devil, specifically targets followers of Jesus, pastors, and ministry leaders, and that he "...prowls about like a roaring lion, seeking someone he may devour."(1 Peter 5:8) Likewise, the Scriptures also tell us that the enemy's strategy in our present day, is the same as it was in the first century: "I will strike down the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered..."(Matthew 26:31/Zechariah 13:7). So, because "The thief comes to kill, steal and destroy...", Ministry Outdoor Adventures exists in order to serve ministers of the gospel in an intentional effort of seeking to be the hands and feet of Jesus as He says, "I have come that they may have life, and have it more abundantly." (John 10:10)


As men of God, in full-time, bi-vocational, or part-time ministry, as pastors or ministry staff, it is the vision of "MOA" to help guide you in a personal retreat or encounter with Jesus, so that He can lead you to "a lonely place..." (See: Mark 1:35 & Luke 5:16), where we believe He desires that you experience what it is like to be fully empowered by the God who "...searches to and fro throughout the earth, looking for someone He may strongly support, someone whose heart is completely His."(2 Chronicles 16:9) It is our desire to see you fully embrace and become, all that God has created and called you to be and become.


If you would be interested in scheduling, or being a part of an "MOA" ministry retreat, or if you would like more info, please comment below, or email either Rob at robwas271@gmail.com, or Jeff at Jeffrey.ochs@yahoo.com. Please note, these retreats and outings will primarily be centered around hunting, fishing, hiking, rafting/kayaking/canoeing, and camping. We can also customize events to accommodate both small groups and individuals, depending on the activity and the location.


We truly look forward to serving you in this way!


- The "MOA" Team
(1 Kings 17:1-8)