Outdoor Christian Ministries

Informational Newsletter
February 10th, 2011
Vol. 3512-497-7050

www.ocmtx.org
Upcoming Events:
February 11-13, 2011
Doe and Quail Hunt

February 18-20, 2011
Singles Retreat

March 10-12, 2011
Christian WorldMay, 2011
ACCF Men’s Retreat2010 Year in Review
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MayMayJune
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AugustSeptember
OctoberNovember
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December~324 Total OCM Participants in 2010

Father/Son Doe Hunt– 8
Doe and Spike Hunts - 8Single Women Retreat – 20
Christian World Retreat – 53
Corp of Cadets Outing - 6
Volunteer workers – 8
ACCF Retreat – 61
Retreat for Families – 28
High Wind Repair Group – 6
3 Maintenance Groups – 16
Father/Child Retreat – 22
Dove Hunt Retreat – 12Families Hunt - 10
Men’s Doe Hunt – 8
Men’s Doe Hunt – 8
Father/Son buck hunt – 11

In our daily lives we are surrounded by multitudes of varying interests, most of which emit fromself-centered, self-indulgent individuals with other than gracious intent. Re-affirmation that truly
good people still exist was my take-away from the weekend. It was a true joy to be associated witheveryone, even for the brief period. The OCM has and will change the lives of many, both directly
and indirectly, with the real man approach to grace and gracious service.
Thanks to all,
Bill Evans
P.S. The hunt wasn't bad either.

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President’s Ponderings
I am thankful for the opportunities that we had in 2010. In this newsletter, you will see a handful of thoseopportunities mentioned. There are articles and comments from numerous guests, Pastor Walker, andACCF men’s leader Joe Lee. We could have easily doubled or tripled the articles and comments but I
hope that the ones included give you a good representation of the blessings of 2010.
As the notes on the cover page show, OCM continues to increase its outings and guest numbers eachyear. 2011 looks to be another year of growth with the addition of higher-end housing, more fishing
opportunities, and an improved website page.
OCM friend and advisor Pastor DavidWalker has reached an agreement withland owner Chip Briscoe to utilize theEspajo segment of the Briscoe-Gates
Ranch. Pastor Walker is working out a
lot of details with this but it is safe to saythat OCM will be allowed to utilize theEspajo facilities from time to time. TheEspajo headquarters includes a higher
level of housing than the Tierretas
segment. It also offers a larger cooking
area, larger dining area, more yard
grass cover, more trees, and aswimming pool. It is only 6 miles frompaved road as opposed to 16 miles at
the Tierretas. Pastor Walker said OCM
might get to use some of the fishingponds as well (but we might have to wear a blind fold going in and out). OCM will continue to use theTierretas but looks forward to using the Espajo from time to time as well.
OCM friends Gordon Merrill and Andy Burnett have worked to improve the OCM website. The website now
features our past news articles and more information about the OCM operations. Donations can now be
made electronically through the web site with use of PayPal.
After two years of serving as Vice President, Steve Money has asked OCM to fill his role. Distance is theprimary consideration for Steve since he lives in north Texas. Floss Morrison, mother of OCM founder LeeMorrison, has agreed to serve in the Vice President role in 2011. After three years in the role as OCM
secretary/treasurer Pastor Jerry Smith has asked OCM to look for another officer for this role. Jay Gunn, afrequent time and resource contributor to OCM, will serve as secretary/treasurer. Pastor Jerry will continue
as an OCM volunteer in other ways. Background notes for Floss Morrison and Jay Gunn are listed in thisnewsletter.
We begin our fourth year of operation and we trust that the Lord will continue to give us direction andprovision.
Sincerely,
Dale Burnett
OCM President

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Testimonials
Phone Text Message from Pastor David Walker to Dale Burnett and Clifford Graef
October 15, 2010
Dale and Cliff,
Sitting here in the dark waiting for the day to dawn and remembering our few minutes with Lee yesterdayon the ridge. It profoundly affected me as the tears filled both your eyes and your voices when it was yourturn to take up Lee’s ashes. That kind of friendship is beyond rare and can never be completely replaced.
I just wanted to bless you both on this beautiful crisp morning. You were brothers he loved and men he wasproud to walk shoulder to shoulder with. Consider that a high compliment. May we be found worthy of histrust and the Savior’s trust most of all, as the future of OCM becomes the present.
David(Note: Part of founder Lee Morrison’s ashes were scattered at the coast by his wife Helen Morrison. At therequest of his mother Floss Morrison, Pastor Walker, Dale and Clifford scattered part of his ashes at Look
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PANORAMA
I want to send my sincere gratitude to OCM as to their inviting us to have our annual Men’s Spring Retreat
as the Tierretas Pasture (Briscoe-Gates Ranch). Dale Burnett and crew have been nothing but helpful andhard working toward the great works that has gone on at OCM.
Our retreat started on Friday and went through Sunday. During this time we had 60 men gather andworship the Lord Jesus Christ on 5 organized sessions that included men singing with all they could
muster, testimonies of right now real life events in which God had proved that He still is in control, andopen discussion in what the written Word of the Lord has to say on issues effecting our men. We also had
many men that sought out Godly counsel from some of our more mature men in Christ. We also took thetime to pay tribute to those who have stood the test of time so well in Kingdom affairs. Besides that we hadshooting instruction and competitions in pistol, rifle, skeet, and archery. We also spent some time fishing. I
have to say that my favorite part was that I was able to baptize two men. One of those men was the firstman in which God used me to lead him to the path of salvation. There is just something about the effect ofGod’s Creation in its entire splendor to rejuvenate a man. I pray the Lord bless this ministry to be and do
great things for His kingdom.
Joe Lee
Associate Pastor
Men’s and Outdoor Ministry
Alamo City Christian Fellowship

From Clark Lyman 7/5/10
Dale and Pattie,
The high point of Crispin’s summer to date (even after having been to Colorado) has been the harvestingand processing of the feral sow - God bless you both, your beautiful family, and your worthwhile enterprise.
Your friends for life,
Clark and Crispin
Spoken to Dale at an oil change facility inAugust 2010:
Dale that was the best weekend of Crispin’s life
(12 years old). Thank you very much. Ms.
Lyman

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Email to Mike Schneider (cc’d Dale) in early February, 2011 by Jonathon Gray
Mike Schneider,I have nicknamed you the "Dutchman." Thank you for your unequaled hospitality. Jonathan got home andthe first thing he did was post his pics on his Facebook page. Sitting with Jon and watching him take sucha beautiful animal...a trophy was a grounding moment for me. You and Dale have made a dream cometrue, for both of us. What a delight to see such incredible deer. Thanks Dale. Don't know if I can everrepay you guys for your kindness.
True servants. Thank you.
Once again...THANK YOU!!!
I lived a dream throughJonathan.....OCM Rocks!!!

Spoken to Dale at a household in February 2010, by Mike Givens, retired remodeler:
Dale, I have been on mission trips with you to build poor people houses. I would like to make building andrepairing at OCM my primary mission now.
From Judy Phillips (Espajo)
Dale, I used your lesson on “Life’s Instruction Book” that you used at the OCM Retreat. I told it at our highschool reunion and one lady started going to church again after 30 years.
Email to Dale in late September 2010, by Keith Ferguson
Hi Dale –I just wanted to drop you a note to thank you again for the opportunity to visit the ranch this past weekend.
I know Daryl, Weston and I enjoyed ourselves in spite of the weather. The rain was not what any of us
wanted, but it did give us the opportunity to visit and learn more about each other. Your site was
first rate and so were the people.
I look forward to seeing you again in the future.

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Odds and Ends
OCM OPERATIONS
We are often asked what kind of supplies or donations are needed at the ranch. We really appreciate thequestion and the donations that have been given. The list of items and their priority seems to change
almost weekly as it might around your own house. For example, a leaky outside water faucet might behigh on your home’s list until the air conditioner unexpectedly goes out. Or changing the oil in your lawn
mower is needed until the mower’s shaft gets bent. So we often pause before we answer that question
because the priority can change quickly.
As we plan trips to Outdoor Christian Ministries (OCM), the planning starts as we pack to come home fromthe last trip. We take written notes on maintenance and supply needs on any of the 22 blinds, 30 feeders,
2 old ranch vehicles, ATV, 2 lawnmowers, weed eater, cameras, and the 6 houses with all their airconditioners, windows, roofs, plumbing, refrigerators, bedding materials, coffee pots, etc.
We also takenotes on the basic supplies of paper towels, paper plates, dish soap, clothes detergent, garbage bags,batteries, ranch vehicle fuel, cleaners, and all the other things that keep households functional. There are
numerous OCM teaching handouts that we track and print to maintain supplies for guests.
The first week back home after an OCM trip usually includes a day of mowing and weed eating our own
lawn and catching up on mail/email. Shortly after that volunteers communicate about the next retreat
needs including guest list, transportation list, retreat agenda, helper list.
Store trips to Home Depot, Academy, Wal-Mart, Office Depot, and HEB begin about a week before we goback. Inevitably one of the volunteers will think of something we had not previously noted and we’ll makeanother store visit. Most of the time volunteers are purchasing supplies without any reimbursement fromOCM as nearly all monetary donations are used for land lease costs. (Without funding for the land lease,
we won’t need any supplies.)
A work trip in late July 2010 of four volunteers had one truck with the following items in the back: portablewelder, air compressor, metal chop saw, chain saw, pipe tubing, door hinges, roll of electrical wiring, 2- 5
gallon gas cans, cameras, 2 tool boxes, 10 bags of corn, shelving, bedding, clothes, household supplies,and food for 3 days.
This is a glimpse of the OCM operations. The volunteers are great and they are sincerely thankful to get achance to serve others in an outdoor Christian setting.

BOOKING A RETREAT
If you wish to book a retreat, please contact Dale Burnett at 512-497-7050 or Pastor David Walker at 210394-2795. You may also contact Dale by email at daleandpattie@msn.com. The best time to hold aretreat is from February to August. In some cases there might be a small fee for overnight stays to coversome of the cost of electricity and upkeep. After your retreat, if you wish to write an article or testimonialfor the OCM newsletter, please do so and forward it to Andy Burnett at andyburnett@austin.rr.com.

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2011 OCM Leadership

Officers:
Dale Burnett

President & Guide

512-497-7050

Dale Burnett is a Christian businessman and a retired state employee with 29 years of service. His
state service included working with the FBI, the Environmental Protection Agency, Attorney General’s
Office, and the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. He currently works as a consultant in management andregulatory matters. Burnett is a long time outdoorsman, who coaches youth in competitive sports andcoordinates hunting and fishing opportunities for youth and parents within a Christian setting. He shares acommon desire with his fellow board members to provide opportunities for individuals and groups toexperience the grandeur of the outdoors and to encourage them to grow in their relationship with theirCreator. As President of OCM, he assists in the planning, publicizing and oversight of events and in themanagement of OCM facilities.
Floss Morrison

Vice President

210-656-8914

Floss Morrison and her beloved brother were born and raised in Tampa, Florida. She is a 1951
graduate of the University of Florida where she majored in Psychology. Mrs. Morrison moved to the San
Antonio area in 1963 where she and her husband raised their two sons, Larry and Lee. She has been amember of the Trinity Baptist Church for many years where she has served and volunteered in numerous
roles and on various committees including teaching Sunday School classes to 11th graders, adult women,and couples. She has also served as a Bible Study Fellowship Leader. Mrs. Morrison remains active in
her San Antonio community as she is now in her 14th year of volunteer work at the Northeast Baptist
Hospital. She currently works at "Viva! Books", a religious book store, where she has spent the last 30years. Mrs. Morrison considers everyone she worships with and works with to be a part of her family. And,anyone that knows Mrs. Morrison knows she is a very kind and loving person not to mention a wonderfulcook. Her son and good friend to so many of us, Lee Morrison, was the Founder of Outdoor Christian
Ministries in 2008.
Jay GunnSecretary/Treasurer

512-964-4550

Jay Gunn is a 1976 graduate of University of Texas with a BBA in Accounting. He is now engaged
in the general rental equipment business and has a lawn and garden division which sells Hustler Zero Turnmowers, Stihl power equipment, and Top Hat trailers. He has spent most of his life in Houston and Austin.
He was married to his wife Corinna in 1992. They have two children, Joe the oldest is age 13 andMackenzie the youngest is 9. They currently reside in Buda TX and are actively involved in the Buda
United Methodist Church. They have enjoyed and participated in the OCM retreats and have fellowshippedwith many folks they have met over the past few years. Jay is a novice hunter, but his son Joe is quite an
enthusiast at age 13. They are looking forward to their more active participation with their many friends
already involved with OCM. A proper introduction of Jay Gunn would be incomplete if you did not mention
that he is one of the most caring and giving people you will ever meet.

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Guides:
Clifford Graef
Andy Burnett
Matt Burnett
Mike Givens
Mike Schneider
Phil Bynum
Joshua Burnett
Joe GunnSenior Guide & Maintenance Support
Guide & Web Site
Guide & Mechanical Support
Guide & Construction
Guide, Teacher, & Maintenance Support
Guide
Guide (Hog and Rabbit)
Guide (Hog and Rabbit)

512-870-7940
512-415-1247
512-913-5163
512-750-9776
512-750-9776
210-241-2434
512-468-1112

Food & Housekeeping Support
Food & Housekeeping Support
Food & Housekeeping Support

512-964-4551
512-497-3539
512-797-6949

AdvisorVolunteer210-394-2795
210-260-9155

Food & Housekeeping:Corinna Gunn
Pattie Burnett
Robbie Burnett
Volunteers & Advisors:
Pastor David Walker
Pastor Jerry Smith
Donations:
OCM has been blessed by many monetary donations, small and large. OCM has also been blessed with amultitude of non-cash donations including those of labor. OCM is recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(3)charitable organization and your contribution is tax deductible. If you wish to donate materials orequipment, call Dale Burnett
If you wish to make a monetary donation via credit card, then please use the PayPal "Donate" button
located in the upper right hand corner of our web pages (www.ocmtx.org). You do not need to have aPayPal account; they will simply charge your credit card for the specific dollar amount that you enter. If youwish to donate monetarily, please make your check out to “Outdoor Christian Ministries” and mail it toeither:

Alamo City Christian Fellowship
Attn: Jerry Smith
6500 IH 35
San Antonio, Texas 78218

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orDale Burnett
3300 Elder Hill Road
Driftwood, Texas 78619

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