Take a moment and consider the opportunity to serve as a Volunteer Host Family during Barren Heights “Family Enrichment Weekend Retreats.”

“Family Retreats provide a dynamic and unique opportunity to live out your faith. In just one weekend you can reach out in a meaningful way to one of the most unloved and unreached people groups right here in our own communities..people affected by disability. One in every five Americans has a disability…and only 10% of churches in the U.S. are actively reaching out to them. The opportunity is immense. Families face unique challenges in today’s world. When a family is affected by disability, the stress and pressures of daily living are even greater…there’s more to do, less time to do it in, and more bills to manage. Leisure time is scarce, if at all, and family time together is hard to come by. They need to hear the gospel…they need to find hope in Jesus…they need rest…they need to be strengthened and encouraged…and given the tools to build a healthy family.” (excerpt from “Joni and Friends” website)

Ways to get involved and to serve:

• Co-host a retreat as an individual or family.
• Volunteer to work during a spring or fall work weekend. All ages and skill levels are welcomed.
• Your group or family can tackle a simple beautification project: landscaping, painting, cleaning.
• Donate money or supplies. (“Wish List” updated regularly)
• Special events volunteer: Benefit Dinner / Pancake Breakfast

If you join us, you’ll help families experience all the excitement of being at camp…the recreation, the crafts, the games, and the outdoors. During the day you will offer assistance, encouragement and friendship to the guest families. You will have free time in the afternoon to enjoy various amenities which may include games, tennis, basketball, water sports and hiking trails. You’ll experience one of the most rewarding and meaningful weekends of your life.

We have filled the 2008 host schedule.  If you have interest in being placed on the waiting list or want to receive early notification for volunteer opportunities in 2009 please contact us.

 

Families interested in hosting should email or

call Toni Rose at (502) 327-9495