Brush Poppin’ 2009 Wrap-Up

Brush Poppin’ 2009 has been going strong. We had a great evening service with Pastor Mike Howell of That Church in Corsicana speaking. The Spirit of God moved through our praise and worship time both before and after the message. He spoke from II Timothy 4:7, which reads “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith” (MKJV). He also spoke from Hebrews 12:1, “Since we also are surrounded with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight and the sin which so easily besets us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us” (MKJV).

Following the evening service, we held our annual business meeting. Before he got started, he introduced out special guest, Bill “Shoots Straight” Stuckey, our territorial representative. Bill talked about our 2009 Territorial Rendezvous. We are going to be joining together with the Mountainmen Territory for a combined rendezvous. He also presented the Regional Outstanding Service Award to David Trower for his years of service for Ranger of the Year at the regional level. During the meeting, Art “Flintlock” Sullivan talked about the different items that FCF has purchased or acquired throughout the last year. The chapter purchased 10 long bows and the archery accessories. We acquired a teepee for the chapter and bartered for a marquee. We also purchased a Young Buck’s forge. Following a discussion on what our dues helped purchase, Art introduced the entire district FCF staff and discussed upcoming events. FCF members are encouraged to attend the district Pow Wow Work Day on March 28. As a result of the barter, we have a Trapper’s Brigade work day at Mark Wood’s house to get it painted and fixed up on April 18. Then FCF members are encouraged to help make a large FCF village at District Pow Wow, April 24-26.

Throughout the day, Young Bucks and Old Timers were able to compete in different FCF skills including knife and hawk, archery, blackpowder, and flint and steel. The winners of each competition walked away with a prize that had been donated by the FCF staff. There was also an Overall Young Buck and an Overall Old Timer that walked away with a prize. Here are the results.

On Sunday, we joined with the congregation of That Church in Corsicana for their Sunday morning service. After a great time in praise and worship, where the Lord moved, Pastor Mike Howell brought forth a great message. Following the morning service, That Church in Corsicana had a spaghetti dinner as a fundraiser for BGMC. A majority of FCF members stayed and purchased a ticket for the BGMC fundraiser. That concluded a great Brush Poppin’. If you didn’t make it you missed a great camp.