Eagle Mountain Camp July 22 - 25!!!

Battalion Summer Camp
Friday to Monday
July 22 to 25, 2011

Eagle Mountain, Coquitlam

Battalion is going camping in the local hills to accomplish two goals: to test our Air-Soft skills and to build a Chapel. We've been camping on Eagle Mountain for years. We have several campsites along Noons Creek and will be staying at our Upper Falls Camp. The area is very interesting: it's within an easy walk of a logging camp that has long since been lost to the forest; there are numerous moss-covered corduroy-roads; and logging equipment that turns up in surprising places. The Port Moody Museum has asked us to look for evidence of the logging railroad that used to chug up the mountain. There's a swimming hole in the creek, and lots of firewood to keep us busy.

We leave from the church on Friday afternoon (2:00pm sharp) and return on Monday just after lunch to the church.

We will have FRS Walkie-Talkies and cell phones for emergency purposes. We'll take all our food up with us. We will be sleeping in a large lean-to. And, we have to carry all our gear, including the Air-Soft equipment. We've got to brig down a widow-maker and then rebuild the lean-to. We'll be building benches and tables at the camp and then erecting a cross and some benches at the Chapel. This is our big project - an area set apart for the Lord and for our own needs to be close to Him. There will be lots to keep us busy. This is going to be an excellent camp.

The cost is $30 for 4 days, 3 nights, 8 meals, snacks, and Air-Soft supplies.

Contact Capt. Howard by email or phone if you're going.

Here's a checklist for gear: https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0B4W0q5f9r9JXY2E5MzBiMGUtODM1Mi00ZTM5LTk1YmItZGZmMGMyMmNiMzVl&hl=en_US

Battalion 3273 is going CAMPING!

Here's the email that Captain Howard sent on October 19

Saturday, October 23th, to Sunday, October 24th, 2010.

We're going to the Squamish River Forestry Site ( 49°54'55.16"N 123°17'39.49"W), near the bridge.

Rodger and I checked it out Monday and it's better than ever - picnic tables, firepits, and two pit toilets; all quite new. Oh, and no fees.

We leave Saturday morning at 8am - arrive at the church by 7:45. Eat breakfast before you arrive.

We return to the church between 3 and 4pm Sunday afternoon, after buying lunch at the Squamish McDonald's.

Cost: $15 (includes gas) plus money for McDonald's on Saturday.

Bring the usual wet and cold camping gear - If you need the list please contact Captain Howard. Be prepared for rain and cold nights. We'll have tarps, tents and a big fire so we'll be quite comfortable.

And bring your fishing rod (and licence if you're over 15 years old).

We'll be fishing, building fires, eating, and having good fun.

If you haven't already filled out the Battalion Registration Form/Permission Form, you'll need to do this before you go.

Any questions please call Captain Howard

message from Captain Howard

Hello everyone - Battalion leaders, boys and families:

Yesterday was absolutely the worst day I've had since coming down with this silly heart condition. It was even worse than the day I went to the hospital (for a week's stay). There was stuff to be done for the "Building Men" men's conference, and I needed the Battalion's help to get it done. After stuffing 125 Info Bags for me in less than 10 minutes, the guys put me in a circle and prayed over me. As the prayers were ending, I felt a burden being lifted from me - I was feeling better. By the time I got home, it was much better, and I had my first great sleep in days - only six hours, but no discomfort. I feel great, and it's all because the Lord responded to the prayers of His People, young though they are. God wants our prayers, and He wants to respond to them, but for whatever reason, He wants us to do the praying. It was wonderful to see His response to yesterday's prayers, so immediate, so complete. Thank you all.

Now, about this men's conference... guys, dads, husbands, this is really something worth taking in, even if it's just for Friday night or Saturday morning. I've been closely involved with all of it -from conception to planning to putting it together - I know this is going to be different from any other men's conference that I've ever been to. If you know me, you know that I'm very much about us being "men of action". It's all very good to be good, godly men, but that is only what we should be like - we must desire and work towards a Christ-like character. But, it's a life-long process and some of us may never arrive, at least not in this life. God has a "calling" for every Christian; a job that is uniquely designed for each of us to perform for the sake of His Kingdom. He calls us to that work - to that action - as soon as we believe, and for some, if not all, long before we ever become Believers in Jesus Christ. His calling is always according to our abilities, but focused on our potential, thus forcing us to lean on Him. We become men, or women, of action while we are still working on improving our Christian character. In fact, it is often through our calling that we feel the desire to clean up our act. This men's conference is about seeking His Calling, and about cleaning up our acts.

It is a conference designed for men, and as far as we're concerned (and that includes Dr Chuck Stecker), manhood begins at 13 years old, so our Battalion boys are invited. This is going to be a challenging event. I'd like to see you - you men and teens - there.

God bless you as He has blessed me. Thank you for your prayers.

Bright and Keen for Christ, guys.

- Howard

Shape & Race

Hi Guys,

Just a note that Shape & Race is coming up on Saturday, March 20 at Langley Evangelical Free Church so we will be working on cars the next few weeks.

Thursday February 25 - Design cars

Thursday March 4 - Shape & sand cars

Thursday March 11 - Paint cars

Thursday March 18 - Test and tweak cars

Saturday March 20 - Race them at the BC 1000.

Come prepared with ideas.

Also check out the new website at www.csbbc.org

Gym Nights for February to April

Hi Guys,

Here's the Battalion Gym Night Schedule courtesy of Captain Howard.

Feb 19, 2010
Feb 26, 2010
Mar 5, 2010
Mar 12, 2010
Mar 19, 2010
Mar 26, 2010 - UNAVAILABLE - Spring Break
Apr 2, 2010 - UNAVAILABLE - Good Friday
Apr 9, 2010
Apr 16, 2010 - UNAVAILABLE - per the school
Apr 23, 2010
Apr 30, 2010

See you there.

Noncom Conference

Hi Guys,

Just a reminder about the Noncom Conference happening at the beginning of February. You don't want to miss this.
Lt. Garth

Christmas Party Sleepover

Hi guys,

Just a reminder about the Christmas Party sleepover happening at the church starting about 5:30pm on Friday December 18 and finishing about 9am the next day. All kinds of activities will be happening. There will be board games, floor hockey and movies. Bring a musical instrument if you want to jam. Lt. Garth will be bringing his synth and maybe we can make a bunch of noise at some point.

There is the Battalion Gift Exchange. Bring a gift valued at $5 or less and participate. Just remember to have it wrapped.

This party is also for Battalion 3273 Alumni. All you former members, think about coming. For more information contact one of the leaders.

To the leaders: If I've forgotten to mention anything please add it in the comments.

Lt. Garth

Grey Cup Aftermath

Well, Grey Cup is over for another year. Congratulations to the Montreal Allouettes on the kick with zero time on the clock. A good time was had by those who came. Food was eaten. Cheers were cheered. The game was played. See you all Thursday.

Next big events are
1) Men's carpetball tournament Friday 4 December and
2) The Christmas Sleepover in the church on Friday, December 18

Grey Cup Party

It is Grey Cup Party time on Sunday November 29. Below is this years poster with the info. If you have questions please contact a leader. Click on the poster to see a bigger version of it.

Hope to see you there

Video from October Eagle Camp

Here's the video footage from Captain Howard

Upcoming events for September to November 2009

Hi Guys,

Captain Howard and the Lieutenants had a meeting to discuss what we could do this year in Battalion. We did come up with some ideas and some of them are listed below. However we would like to know what you as guys would like to do in Battalion. Please leave us your comments or talk to us on Thursdays during regular meetings. This is YOUR Battalion. Captain Howard and the Lieutenants are here to help you get the most from Battalion.

Activities planned so far:

Thursday, September 24 - Bar-B-Q happening. Captain has bought the meat and is ready to go. We meet at the church at 6:45 p.m. and then go to Blue Mountain Park, play games and eat. We're usually done in the park by about 8:45-9:00 p.m. because it gets dark and then we come back to the church.

Saturday, September 26 - Hike up Eagle Mountain. Eagle Mountain is a great place to explore. We've often camped up there and part of this trip will be to locate former camping sites and check out the waterfalls. Meet at the church at 8:00 a.m. We will be gone by 8:15 a.m. so if you arrive after that we'll be on our way up the mountain. We should be back at the church by about 5:00 p.m. Bring your own lunch. Bring water to drink while hiking as it is thirsty work. The theme of the hike is "Creating Fire". Guess what that involves.

Thursday, October 1 - Our first regular meeting. Lots of great fun stuff planned but you'll have to come to find out what. We're not going to spoil the surprise(s) here. 6:45 - 9:00 p.m. at the church.

Thursday, October 8 - Regular meeting. 6:45 - 9:00 p.m. at the church

Thursday, October 15 - Regular meeting. 6:45 - 9:00 p.m. at the church

Thursday, October 22 - Regular meeting. 6:45 - 9:00 p.m. at the church

Saturday, October 24 to Sunday, October 25 - Camping trip up Eagle Mountain. More details to come.

Thursday, October 29 - Regular meeting. 6:45 - 9:00 p.m. at the church

Thursday, November 5 - Regular meeting. 6:45 - 9:00 p.m. at the church

Friday, November 6 - Possible football game. BC Lions are hosting the Edmonton Eskimos for B.C.'s last game of the regular season. If you're interested in going please let us know 'cause group tickets are cheaper than regular tickets.

Thursdays - Regular meeting

Sunday, November 29 - Grey Cup Sunday. Battalion Grey Cup Party. Usually happens at Lt. Rodger's place. Watch for Lt. Garth's poster with the details.

Christmas Sleepover!!! - Stay tuned.

So guys these are some of the events coming up. Please let us know any thoughts or questions. We really do want to know what you think.

Stay Bright and Keen for Christ.

Lt. Garth