National
News
Greetings
to all! We certainly hope each of you has had an enjoyable summer, and I know
you are anxious for spectacular fall. Soon fall’s beauty will paint colorful
rainbows across the forests and the cool crisp evenings will begin to ignite
the most popular big game animal in North America……… You guessed it! The
whitetail deer! Can hardly wait!
What’s
going on within FCH?
The FCH
National Chapter has just completed our NEW video production from the “Witness
in the Woods” series, entitled “Good Friends & Great Hunting”. This project
is power packed with 90 minutes of wall-to-wall action! The video also contains
the spiritual message concerning the Christian walk and the importance of our
relationship with God the Creator. Hunts include deer, elk, turkey, coyote,
pheasant, rabbit, and even bowfishing! To get your
copy send $10.00 plus 2.00 S/H to Fellowship of Christian Hunters 6043 Mt.
Tabor Rd. Chillicothe, OH 45601. Checks made payable to FCH /
As the FCH
organization continues to grow, it is evident that our avenue of communication
must grow as well. We are currently pursuing a quarterly mailout/
paper for all FCH National Members. Information
included will be upcoming National,
We
encourage each and every member to send us pictures for the website: deer,
turkey, elk, waterfowl, etc. We get many comments nationally about our photo
section and you can be a part! Email them directly to our webmaster, John Brown
or mail to the address listed above. Outdoor photo backdrops are the best, so
if possible, try to avoid the pick-up truck and garage floor photo’s.
Annual Memberships: Don’t forget to renew you annual
membership dues to make you eligible for the “Big Buck Awards” in each of our
Chapters. This could be your year to take home the hardware! Annual Membership
runs from the end of
God
continues to bless the OH Chapter with abundant growth, involvement and outdoor
activity. Most of you know that the Ohio Chapter is the “home” of the National
Chapter.
We recently
talked to many people, and signed up several new members, at
The Team
Witness Pro-Staff is ready to hunt and let the camera’s roll during the upcoming
fall whitetail and turkey seasons! We definitely encourage you to take your
cameras afield, both video and still. Who knows you may be a part of our next
video production!
Post the
Ohio Chapter Fall Calendar of events in a place you visit frequently (like the
refrigerator). We have many activities scheduled through the end of the year
and you’ll want to be a part!
Dr. David
Harrison and the NC folks are continuing to move forward as God is blessing the
NC vision. Our North Carolina Chapter is based in
The FCH
Indiana Chapter is up and running under the leadership of President Jim Hoff,
and Staff Leaders Jeff Waas and Kevin Stirrat. The Indiana Chapter is located in the North
Central section of the state in the city of
Enjoying what God has given us:
It’s
probably easy you to conclude that most of us reading this letter are either a
hunter or at least an outdoors enthusiast. As we head towards the fall season and
prepare to hunt, we should keep several things in mind and maybe even set some
goals or priorities.
·
Absolutely
abide by your State’s Hunting Regulations!
·
Hunt
safely: Safety belts, harnesses, hunter orange, etc.
·
Take
a friend hunting: Built and enjoy relationships!
·
Respect
our hunting lands and thank the landowners for allowing you to hunt their land.
A small gift, card, or a fruit basket would be a great idea around Thanksgiving
to show your appreciation!
On the
Spiritual side:
·
Communicate
with God while you enjoy His creations. Talk with Him. Open your heart to Him.
Listen for His voice. Especially during quiet times while your sitting in a treestand!
·
Focus
on the beauty of His creation and thank Him for the right to hunt. It’s not
about killing; It’s about the opportunity to enjoy God’s gifts!
·
Be
“A Witness in the Woods”: ...... I‘ll let you figure that one out!
Lastly,
Have a
wonderful, exciting, and blessed fall season whether you’re hunting deer,
turkey, elk, rabbit, squirrel, bear, or waterfowl...... and remember -----
Hunt Smart, Hunt Safe, and always be A
Witness in the Woods!
God Bless!
Mark A.
DePugh
President
FCH
National
Chapter