Operation Heal Our Patriots

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Lake Clark, AlaskaOperation Heal Our Patriots is a Biblically-based marriage retreat for U.S. military veterans and their spouses. Together, they spend a week receiving counseling and embarking on life-changing excursions in the Alaskan wilderness with the goal of fortifying their marriages. Download
Lake Clark, AlaskaThe Operation Heal Our Patriots retreat center, Samaritan Lodge Alaska, is located in the village of Port Alsworth, Alaska, approximately 150 miles southwest of Anchorage. Adjacent to Lake Clark National Park and Preserve, the lodge is surrounded by mountains, glaciers, waterfalls and wildlife. Download
Lake Clark, AlaskaSince 2012, more than 1,220 couples have participated in Operation Heal Our Patriots. To date, some 500 individuals made commitments to Jesus Christ, more than 620 individuals were baptized and nearly 600 couples publicly rededicated their marriages to God. Download
Port Alsworth, AlaskaOperation Heal Our Patriots is a project of Samaritan’s Purse designed to strengthen the marriages of wounded and injured members of the U.S. military. The project includes a weeklong wilderness retreat at Samaritan Lodge Alaska, which provides physical and spiritual renewal to wounded veterans, active-duty service members and their spouses. Download
Lake Clark, AlaskaOperation Heal Our Patriots is the only program of its kind for wounded military service members and their spouses. Extending beyond couples’ stay at Samaritan Lodge Alaska, the program provides ongoing aftercare to connect them with a system of support upon their return home. Download
Port Alsworth, AlaskaSince 2012, more than 1,220 couples have participated in the program. To date, 504 individuals made commitments to Jesus Christ, 626 individuals were baptized and 599 couples publicly rededicated their marriages to God. Download
Lake Clark, AlaskaOperation Heal Our Patriots couples spend some time in nature, reconnecting with one another. As part of their time at Samaritan Lodge Alaska, the couples also receive a week of Biblically-based marriage counseling and one-on-one support from military chaplains. Download
Lake Clark, AlaskaAn Operation Heal Our Patriots couple fishes on the Kijik River as part of their week at Samaritan Lodge Alaska. Additionally, couples receive personalized counseling and Biblically-based marriage enrichment courses. Download

Operation Heal Our Patriots

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