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… Read More »Another pair of hands

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… Read More »Anything and everything

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… Read More »Your days are numbered

Near the end of our winter retreat season here at Barakel, we have two weekends when we have a combined Junior and Senior High teen… Read More »You’re Welcome

Greetings Friends, Carolyn here. I work in the trading post during retreats. The trading post carries various gifts, t-shirts, sweatshirts, snacks, and soft drinks. It… Read More »Time with teens

What a powerful way to say goodbye. One of the many fun parts of being the chapel leader for a senior high retreat is saying… Read More »“Thank you!!!!!”

This weekend will be special for me. I’ll be leading Senior High Retreat chapel sessions. My older brother Ken will be preaching. My younger brother… Read More »All I do and say

I had the privilege of leading chapel last weekend for the teen retreat on Camp’s west side. It also snowed. A lot. Which means I… Read More »When It Snows

We’re headed for our third winter retreat weekend of 2020. Most people don’t pray for snow, unless they’re hoping for a snow day from school.… Read More »Pray For Snow and Prepare For Guests

This month the Barakel staff men are meeting each Thursday, first thing in the morning to pray. A couple of verses and a thought about… Read More »Always Praying, Not Giving Up

God made people. We thank God for people. Here at Barakel we exist for people. That is, we exist so we can make God known,… Read More »People

Last night we all joined together for a Camp Barakel staff Christmas party. It was a special evening with decorations, delicious food, games, carol singing,… Read More »A Wonderful Name