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Ministering to the horse racing industry since 1972
info@rtcanational.org
859.410.7822
www.rtcanational.org
2365 Harrodsburg Road, Suite A-120
Lexington, KY 40504
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Philippians 3:14:
I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us. (NLT)
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Chaplain Craig N. Wiley enjoys visiting RTCA Chaplains
| Chaplain Wiley remarks, "One of the blessings of being the Executive Director of RTCA, is the opportunity to visit our Chaplains across the United States and the workers they minister too."
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Chaplain Ron Crawford Faithfully Ministers to the Backside
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Chaplain Ron Crawford of Kentucky Race Track Chaplaincy, Ellis Park, faithfully ministers God's word to workers on the backside of the race track, bringing men and women to a saving knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Above Ron baptizes a recent convert on the backside of the race track at Ellis Park in Henderson, KY.
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Prayer Concerns
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- Sandy Faulconer's 86 year old father recovering from by-pass surgery
- Upcoming RTCA Chaplain School and Annual Business Meeting
- RTCA Chaplains and their ministry
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| Chaplain School to be held on April 4 &5
Enrich your mind, body, and soul through the teaching of God's Word and the fellowship of God's People. Chaplains and their spouses are invited to a time of renewal during RTCA's Chaplain School to be held April 4-5, 2013, at Waterford Marriott Hotel, Oklahoma City, OK. This year's theme is "Embracing Our Mission With Commitment and Compassion"
We are honored to have RTCA founder Horace "Salty" Roberts join us this year. His vision to spread the Gospel to racetracks nationwide has impacted the lives of many over the past 40 years.
Reserve your room today at a special rate of $109 per night plus tax by calling the Marriott at 800-228-9290 and identifying yourself as attending RTCA's Chaplain School.
We look forward to having you join us during this special time of fellowship and spiritual enrichment.
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Carol Sallee Enriches the Spirits of RTCA Women at the 2013 Chaplain School
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Carol Sallee will be a guest speaker during RTCA's Chaplain School's Womens Session on April 5, 2013.
Carol is an inspirational speaker and writer who speaks across the United States and writes for numerous Christian publications. She is a pastor's wife and the Director of Women's Ministries at New Beginnings in Bixby, Oklahoma, where she serves along side her husband, Phil, who has been Senior Pastor for 18 years. Phil and Carol are privileged to be parents of three grown children: Julie (married to Kyle), Jill (married to Brian), and Josh. Carol admits she is addicted to Sketchers tennis shoes, reality television, and Dove chocolate. Her idea of a great evening involves a blockbuster movie and Mexican food.
Carol's speaking style is full of humor, enthusiasm, and a passion for God's word. Her focus as a communicator is to encourage Christians to know Christ, to grow in Christ, and to echo His hear to the world.
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Successful Regional Meeting held by Region 7 at Philadelphia Park
On March 5, 2013, Chaplain Rick Bunker of RTCA. Pennsylvania Division, hosted a successful RTCA regional meeting for Region 7 at Philadelphia Park, PA. Chaplains and representatives from Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, and Delaware were on hand for this one-day meeting. New immigration laws by Horseman's Solution Immigration Law Firm, a good round table discussion, and a great message from Peter Lizarzaburu were enjoyed by all attendees.  |
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Chaplain Dar Howard Delivers Message at AQHA National Meeting
Race Track Chaplain Dar Howard, delivered a message at the 2013 annual American Quarter Horse Association national meeting held in Houston, Texas. Dar Howard, an approved Chaplain with RTCA, has deep roots in horses and the  training of horses. Recently, while serving on temporary assignment as a Chaplain in Texas, Dar was asked to conduct the Sunday morning chapel service for attendees at the AQHA annual meeting. On short notice he jumped into action and brought a blessed service and stirring message to the 6:30 AM group of the faithful. One member who attended the service, said, "In all the years I have been a member of AQHA and coming to this early morning service, I have never been moved so deeply by the spiritual inspiration that Chaplain Howard brought to my life and the others who attended this service."
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In Memoriam
 Please join us in offering condolences to the families of these friends of RTCA who have recently passed away.
George "Alan" Speakman
 George "Alan" Speakman, 80, went to be with the Lord on January 27, 2013, in Jonestown, PA. He was born in Philadelphia on February 12, 1932 to the late Jesse Alan and Marie (Ravior) Speakman. He was a graduate of Doylestown High School and West Chester State College, where he met his future wife.
Alan was a veteran of the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He taught and coached in the Council Rock School District for 33 years having many champion baseball teams before his retirement in 1989. He loved to travel with his wife and spend time with his family. These loves were second only to his love for the Lord.
Alan is the father of Sue Dow who is the wife of Chaplain David Dow of Central Pennsylvania Race Track Chaplaincy of America.
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