Dear family, friends and supporters, It is November and maintenance season is upon us here at camp. We will not host any guests for the next two months but are preparing to welcome them back at the beginning of January. Our preparations include: making plans, deep-cleaning, writing menus, attending food shows and conferences for cooks, …
Mirons Review at Camp Barakel But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 Dear friends, family, and partners in the …
Hello from the frozen Northwoods! Brrrr! It is a cold one up here. This morning on my way to the dining hall my thermometer on my vehicle indicated that it was -11°. Some may call this chilly; but when the nose hairs freeze on your first intake of air, well, its cold! I know …
Hello Family and Friends! Blessings to you and your family! There has been so much that has been going on in our lives up here at Camp Barakel. Camp Barakel has not seen any campers on its property since the end of 2020 winter retreats. This 2021 winter season we were able to host …
Greetings Friends and Family in the Precious Name of Jesus, It has been awhile since our last update to you regarding our ministry at Camp Barakel. There has been so much going on in our lives that it is often times difficult to sit back and reminisce about all the wonderful things God has …
It always seems that life goes by way too fast. I remember growing up and hearing my dad listen to The Eagles’ “Life in the Fast Lane.” It is true of most American living that we want it fast and now. We want Filet Mignon, but cooked with the speed of a microwave. Call it …
Hello everyone! Rita and I would like to express our sincerest gratitude to you for your prayers and partnership with us as we go into the mission field. We could not do this without you. We are humbled by your prayers and generosity. Here are a few things that have happened since we updated you last. …
Hello Family and Friends! Greetings in the Precious name of our LORD, Jesus Christ! I hope this update finds you all well. I know that with the COVID-19 epidemic still going, God can seem so far away. As James 4:8 says, “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” God is always …
Hello Friends, These are some stressful days and times that we currently are living in. Words like isolation, self-quarantine, and social distance are unnatural to us. Humans are social beings. Yet we find ourselves here, locked inside our homes to combat an unseen enemy. How do we defeat this enemy? By being unnatural and learning …
Hello to all our family and friends! Thank you for taking the time to read this. On the weekend of February 7 thru 9, Rita and I had the privilege of running the East Side Dining Hall. Of course this isn’t a new thing for us, but it was our first teen retreat in the …