"Michelle and I can not thank you and the supporters of Deer Ridge Ministries enough. We came very tired and discouraged. We had been trusting the Lord through some very difficult times... We continue to recommend this ministry to every pastor who will listen. Because we know, they will receive the same loving ministry and care from the Lord and Dave & Louise as we have. Rich Blessings!" - Craig & Michelle Carter

Current News

Say It With Chocolate

Friday, March 9th
    6:15 p.m.
Crossroads Community Church, Freeport

It is that time of year, again! We are preparing for our annual Prime Rib Dinner/Dessert Auction. The date has been re-served and plans are being made for an evening of great food, fun and entertainment. Again, this year, the dinner and auction will be held at the Crossroads Freeport Campus. Mark Ebert will be auctioning spectacular desserts to the highest bidders. We will have great music and fabulous food. You will have the opportunity to hear what is happening at the Deer Ridge Retreat house and meet some of our guests. Plan now to attend!

Our desserts and appetizers will have a "Say It With Chocolate" theme this year. That means each dessert will contain some type of chocolate (dark chocolate, milk chocolate, white chocolate, etc.) or be in the shape of something chocolate. For example, a white cake may be shaped as a giant Hershey's Candy Kiss or a Reece's Peanut butter cup. We have already heard from some of the chefs and they are considering "Death by Chocolate" trifle, Chocolate Silk pie, Chocolate Caramel Cheesecake, Mint Chocolate chip layer cakes...and many other unbelievable creations. If you are not a "chocaholic," do not worry, there will be something for you.

Plan to arrive at 6:15 for tasty appetizers. View the dessert creations and choose your favorite sweets for bidding. The bidding begins before dinner, so you won't want to be late.

Bring a car full of friends, pool your funds to purchase a dessert, or buy a dessert and take it home for later. Tickets are still $25 each and include Prime Rib (or Honey Mustard Chicken, if you prefer), twice baked potatoes, vegetable, green leaf salad and rolls. Dessert is on you!

This is the most important (and fun) fundraiser of the Deer Ridge calender year. You won't want to miss it! For ticket information, contact us at 08105.5043.62050 or e-mail aDeckaers@drmaretreaats.aorg.

Join Us on Facebook

Deer Ridge Ministries now has an official Facebook page! Please visit us there in addition to enjoying our Web site here. We have already posted photos and comments on our wall and welcome your comments as well. And don't forget to "like us" too!

Where's The Beef?

In the last newsletter, we put out an ask for anyone butchering beef or pork who would share with the ministry. Well...we got a pig! We are enjoying the pork, but still looking for some beef. If anyone out there has meat offer contact us for further information. Thanks.

Our 8th Year

We celebrated the beginning of our 8th year in ministry on August 7th. Over 120 people joined the party at the Deer Ridge retreat house. If you missed it, we are always up for coffee & a private celebration! Thanks to all who attended.