There’s been a lot of talk these days connected with the Covid-19 virus about essential workers and non-essential travel. We’d certainly like to see everyone back to work. And it sure would be nice to … EssentialRead more
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People Who Care
The staff at Camp Barakel were saddened this week to have to cancel our beloved His-ability week scheduled for early June. The decision was not made easily or taken lightly. His-ability campers are adults with … People Who CareRead more
Joy of Serving Jesus
One of the highlights of ministry at Camp Barakel is the joy of serving Jesus alongside fellow believers who also love this place where God has blessed. There are three families raising support to join … Joy of Serving JesusRead more
True Masculinity, Humility
Pastor Mike Hixson was going to be the speaker at our Spring Men’s Retreat at Camp Barakel. Unfortunately due to the Covid-19 virus we needed to cancel. Mike put this video together for us and … True Masculinity, HumilityRead more
Everything By Prayer
The Camp Barakel team leaders gathered today for a this week. We kept our distance and we met outside; and it was still pretty cold out. But the time we had together was sweet, mainly … Everything By PrayerRead more
A Church Where Anyone Can Grow
I come back to this quote from Ray Ortlund often. It’s simple and clear. This is what I long for the church to be. I share it here in it’s entirety so I don’t lose … A Church Where Anyone Can GrowRead more
The Weaver
Were you at home like we were on Sunday? I hope we're all really missing church by now. On Sunday we gathered as a family to watch a video of our Pastor teaching which he'd … The WeaverRead more
Do not fear, only believe
It’s been an interesting few weeks for our nation and for our own communities. At Camp Barakel we’re following our state guidelines, doing our part against the Coronavirus. We’re also thinking about how we can … Do not fear, only believeRead more
Jesus loves me this I know
How are you? We hope you are well. With Covid-19 in every headline and news report its hard not to think about much else. Probably like you, we have friends and family working in the … Jesus loves me this I knowRead more
Another pair of hands
For three days this week all of the staff gather on Camp Barakel’s west side to deep clean our main buildings. In a couple of weeks, we’ll do it again on the east side. It’s … Another pair of handsRead more
Anything and everything
On a recent Saturday this winter, a pair of gloves rested on the engine cowl of the Barakel bus I was driving. I was one of three shuttle bus drivers for a teen retreat. A … Anything and everythingRead more
Your days are numbered
Hello Friends, Carolyn here. Winter is a busy season for us at Barakel. During the week we prepare for our guests. There are lodges and cabins to clean, food to prepare, snow to plow and … Your days are numberedRead more