I received a couple of e-mails from John and Ruth Madsen.  It was really nice to hear from them.  John had the dubious joy of being my roomate for a while when we were students and Ruth, who was on staff, as was my wife, was her roomate.  They have worked in camping ministry for many years.  I thought you would enjoy reading this update from them.

Larry Spencer

We keep following the Shepherd one step at a time. We are working on Social Security applications now.... :):):) We are running a year round camping program in northern Michigan.  We are praying for God's provision of a replacement for us now. We are wearing out!!
PLEASANT VALLEY BIBLE CAMP, EAST JORDAN, MICHIGAN
God led us to this ministry 4 years ago. It had been closed for 2 years but had been a very viable ministry for over 35 years before closing. John is the executive director and in the 4 years at Pleasant Valley Bible Camp we have seen God grow the ministry from 109 campers to 332 campers plus many men, ladies and youth retreats year round.
(Snow camps begin in January!). There are five full time workers with MANY volunteers with hearts for the ministry with great facilities. We are getting very tired, though, and are asking God to provide a new director with sound spiritual vision, God directed planning for the future, and younger physical energy. Any knowledge of such a leader - send them our way. Web site is www.pleasantvalleybiblecamp.com and our email is pjrmadsen@gmail.com.