Barakel is a busy place these days as we get ready for summer camp. It is always interesting and encouraging to see how the Lord brings various circumstances into place to bring certain people to work at camp for a season. His ways are far beyond our understanding and that is good. He knows the plans He has for our lives and we are happy to have Him in control.

This spring we also had a wedding in the family. Our daughter, Jenny and Ivan Davis were married on April 10th at our church in Fairview and the reception was at the east side dining hall. It was a beautiful and enjoyable day for all of us. They are living here in MI where Ivan works as a mechanical engineer.

Eunice & John continue to live in WI where John is a youth pastor. Eunice keeps very busy caring for their 3 daughters, a 2 year old and 10 month old twins.

Titus has been working here at camp as seasonal staff since January. He has been working in the program department and also plans to work here this summer as a west side program assistant.

Eleanor (Petie) is heading up the healthcare area of camp this year. It has been encouraging to see quite a few nurses sign up to work a week or two this summer. There is one nurse who has committed to be here all summer. That is a wonderful answer to prayer.

Lee’s schedule is a full one this time of year. He supervises the program department, the landscaping work, and is even in charge of the fire department of camp. Did you know that the staff men all become firefighters when they join staff? They try to practice related skills on a regular basis so they will be prepared for any types of fires around camp.

We continue to thank the Lord for the opportunity to live and serve here at Barakel. It is a great ministry to be a part of.