retreat facilitators Hal and Elizabeth Barge

Elizabeth and Hal are waiting to be reunited with their son John who died by suicide in May of 2020 at age 27. They have an adult daughter, Emily, and a son-in-law, Joe.  Hal was in the US Submarine Force for 28 years and they moved frequently during that time. Both have been active in Bible Study Fellowship for decades and serve in their church in Norfolk, Virginia.  They desire to encourage and offer hope to others who are suffering a sudden and unwelcome amputation to their family.