It was a great summer at Camp Barakel!  Many children came as campers and heard the good news about Jesus Christ and what He has done for them.  Many young adults came to help with counseling and to work in various program areas.  Many adults came to help in the kitchen and maintenance areas, and nursing.  It takes lots of people to help a camp run well and those people come because the Lord has prompted them to give a portion of their summer to Christian camping.  We are grateful for each one!

Lee had a better summer of working this year.  He still gets tired easily but is definitely much improved from a year ago.  He spoke to the junior campers each week in Thursday morning chapels to tell them about amazing ants.  He also continued to supervise the program areas.

Petie continued to supervise the healthcare area this summer.  The Lord supplied nurses for each week. Two single young adult nurses spent the summer here at camp helping in the medicine teepees and they were a real blessing.

Now we are in the midst of fall retreats.  Lee is doing a thanksgiving walk on early Saturday mornings of retreats. The theme for his walk comes from his time spent in the hospital and recovery this past year. He will be leading a few late night hikes with no lights, teaching the Creator’s wonders of darkness.  He spends his Saturdays at the rifle and archery range keeping the bullets and arrows headed in the right direction.  Petie helps in the kitchens more during this time of year.

We thank the Lord for His faithfulness in our lives and in this ministry.