Our volunteers are very committed to using their God-given gifts and passions to see these young boys grow into amazing men. The volunteers use their gifts to teach these boys outdoor skills and valuable life lessons.
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Working with horses is a perfect way for anyone to learn many basic aspects of life. Horses are powerful and graceful creatures, and God has allowed us their use. I am excited to be able to share the knowledge about horses that was once shared with me.
Background:
"Growing up with God’s green earth surrounding me, I developed a passion for the outdoors. I was fortunate to have a Dad and Granddad that shared their knowledge of craftsmanship and the outdoors with me. With some acreage to roam, my brother and I spent most of our days exploring every acre that wasn’t posted and some acres that were. When I started high school I was able to get a job working at Kiger Horse Training. At Kiger I learned the basics of horsemanship and developed the tools necessary to work with, not against, my horse to accomplish tasks. I carried this work ethic that I learned to Berry College, where God has blessed me. I truly believe that one of the main reasons for my success at Berry is the hard work I grew up around. For this reason, I am excited to share what I have learned with individuals who are hungry to learn.
I am most excited about the opportunity to share Christ’s love. As Paul talks about in Acts, my life is worth nothing unless I use it for doing the work of Christ. I’m blessed to be a part of Three Circles’s work for Christ."
Jake is responsible for nature hikes and instructing the boys in the natural world (identifying plants, building campfires, etc.). The fact that we get to influence young men in a positive way at an early point in their journeys through life is a remarkable opportunity.
Background:
"I am a strong believer in Jesus Christ, and had it not been for His grace and mercy, I fully believe that I would not have made it to this point in my life. I have a love for the outdoors, and I enjoy whitewater kayaking, camping and hiking. My zeal for nature, and the longing to share what makes me happiest in life, are what compelled me to become a part of the Three Circles family.
As a Christian and recovering addict, I hope to instill some small pearls of wisdom in these boys that they can carry through life and hopefully refer to later in order to make positive choices. It is an indescribable feeling to be able to expose these young men to the healing power Jesus Christ, and I hope that we can, with the support of our God and our brothers and sisters in Christ continue to do so."
Ross Collins
Responsiblity at Three Circles:
Ross leads the Nature Station and small engine repair courses at Three Circles.
Background:
A student at The University of Alabama of Birmingham, he enjoys working on cars. He also loves restoring and honing old straight razors, doing archery, knife making and collecting, having pistol matches, backpacking, climbing, woodworking, and machine design. With these gifts, Ross makes it a point to "waste" time at the feet of Christ daily and to waste a day for Jesus weekly. Of course "waste" is not how he sees it. Unfortunately, it is the way the Sabbath and time with God are often viewed. Staying in touch with his family and close friends is of great importance to Ross, and he strives to reverse aspects of his life that involve harming our environment.
"The thickness of your skin shall be seven spans. . . . Look and listen for the welfare of the whole people and have always in view not only the present but also the coming generations, even those whose faces are yet beneath the surface of the ground -- the unborn of the future . . ." --
excerpt from "Constitution of the Iroquois Nation"
Carla's responsiblity at the camp is helping to introduce horses to the young men who are there to learn and grow.
Background:
"Horses rescued me from profound sadness after a huge loss in my life. I am very excited to watch the boys as they not only learn to interact with the horses, but as the horses teach them real life lessons in the process. God uses these magnificent creatures to teach me about hope, honesty, patience, unconditional love, trust and forgiveness.
The adventures and truths found at this camp can be a life changing experience for the boys and the volunteers! I am really thrilled to be a volunteer at Three Circles Foundation."
Carla lives with her husband and family of animals on a small farm in northwest Georgia.
Shane Lee
Responsiblity at Three Circles:
Shane leads the farm activities, construction skills and mechanical instruction (gasoline, diesel and small engines).
Background:
Shane grew up in Gore-Subligna, Georgia, where he lives with his wife Shannon. They have been married for 13 years and have two boys, Chad, 12, and Dakota, 10. Shane is a Christian and member of Subligna Baptist Church. He has been a volunteer fireman and a First Responder with the Subligna Fire Department since 2001.
Shane enjoys fishing, camping, farming, building stuff and working with metal, as well as spending time with his family and church family.
“I enjoy helping people with things that they need help with. I feel the need for volunteering is very important. I feel that Three Circles Foundation is going to be the changing point in these young men’s lives. I am thankful for the opportunity to be apart of something so special and much needed in our area. May God Bless Always!”
Lucia is the recreational director who coordinates and referees the lunchtime dodge-ball game. She also handles photography.
Background:
"I am currently a senior at the University of Birmingham majoring in Exercise Science. I will be attending physical therapy school after graduation. I was born in Venezuela but have been living in the United States since 2001.
I'm truly excited to be a part of this camp, and I really am inspired by the power of the three circles in each person's life. My biggest hope is to be a useful tool in even the smallest way to the young individuals who will participate in this camp, and I look forward to being part of something that is truy bigger and more important than each of us individually.
To me this camp represents the idea that we become strong in these three relationships -- God, the earth and people. The chaos and troubles that we all have to deal with throughout our lives will become easier to manage and we will know that there is always something bigger and more powerful than whatever trouble we face. I cannot wait to see what this camp will do!"
