RMCNews – Ward Colorado … Thirty-two volunteers participated in a service mission trip at Glacier View Ranch (GVR) in Ward, Colorado, sponsored by Maranatha Volunteers International (MVI), May 20-June 4. Each participant was provided with free lodging, meals, project materials, and morning and evening worship services in exchange for their efforts.
The team successfully completed a range of significant projects, most notably adding ADA-compliant access and making extensive interior upgrades to GVR’s medical office. This improvement will enable the camp to serve all its guests’ medical needs more effectively and safely. Additionally, crews cleared debris and cleaned up the area surrounding the stables, improving both functionality and appearance.
There were a number of painting tasks during the project including the girls’ bathhouse and the horse stables. Also, a number of small gazebos were constructed in a few locations throughout the camp to provide gathering and worship areas for anyone visiting GVR.
But the generosity of the volunteers extended well beyond their scheduled projects. Some volunteered to purchase much-needed equipment for GVR with their personal money, including seven vacuum cleaners and additional bags. There was even one volunteer offering to assist with the purchase of a generator that would power the entire camp’s facilities during interruptions of power service.
Looking forward, MVI plans to sponsor another service trip in 2026, with the aim of enlisting 60 service-oriented volunteers to further contribute to the ongoing transformation of Glacier View Ranch.
“The volunteers from Maranatha went above and beyond! Not only did they construct some much-needed improvements to our facilities, but they did it with a positive attitude and left behind an indelible impression at our camp,” commented Brandon Westgate, Rocky Mountain Conference Youth director. “We are incredibly grateful and well blessed with their support.”
—RMCNews. Photos courtesy of Maranatha Volunteers International and by Liz Kirkland.
