Quarantined "on holy ground"

Sometimes we think of Ark Jarabacoa's beautiful campus as holy ground, with structures built by God’s people to transform lives for His glory. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it certainly has served as a place to experience God’s protection and provision, while seeing His love in action.Our kids have grown closer to each other and to God.

Many of our older youth have been stretched to use their talents during these months – developing new skills and taking on additional responsibilities to help meet needs on the quarantined campus. Support teams outside the campus work together to plan activities for kids and staff so all remain busy, healthy, and thriving.

Toward the end of June, a "relief" staff team entered the campus for six weeks to support a special summer program. They were also able to relieve house parents who had been in lockdown on the campus since March, allowing them to go on a much needed two-week vacation.