When it storms we use duct tape.......

Today I enjoyed church so much. First for Sunday School I taught my Jr. High girl, Erica about facing trials in life and looking to God to get us through. She's so sweet and I'm going to miss her terribly when we come back South for furlough. Then in Children's Church I was teaching the little children about the disciples and Jesus being in a boat on the Sea of Galillee when a storm came up. Jesus was asleep in the boat and the storm didn't even wake him up. Then the disciples woke Him up to help them. Well, this lesson was especially fun to teach to these kids because their Dad is a commercial fisherman. I let them tell me about times they had been out in the sea when a storm came and they said it got all bumpy. Then the little girl (in the picture above) piped up and said, "but my Dad just puts duct tape on the cabinets so the food doesn't come out." I told her that was a really good idea but the little boy said "no it's not cuz then I can't get any food out." How funny. I am amazed and grateful that God has given me the opportunity to teach these kids that no matter how bad the storms or problems in life get that Christ will get them through if they ask Him to. Very cool.

Unalaska/Dutch Harbor

After many years of praying for the people of Unalaska/Dutch Harbor and seeking God's will for the specific place He wants us to serve Him we had an awesome opportunity. Last week we actually took a trip out to Unalaska/Dutch Harbor. God used the generosity of people here in Wrangell Alaska and all over the United States to provide our needs in regard to this trip. I was so excited when the plane we were in landed in Dutch Harbor, that is after the plane actually came to a stop :0) I just knew in my heart that I was finally home. Throughout the week God reenforced the call in John's heart and in mine. It was so hard to leave but we couldn't stay yet. We will be here in Wrangell until July 15th working in the ministry here at Wrangell Bible Baptist Church. July 15th we will take the ferry to Bellingham WA and from there make our way back to Kansas for our first furlough. We need to raise more support. Our goal is to be back to Dutch Harbor by next spring (2010).

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