Hello Windsor family and other friends!!
Our entire team made it back to PA, safe and sound. We are a bit off with sleep, but getting back to normal. Thank you for following our team on this little adventure and, especially, for praying for us. It was a wonderful experience for all of us.
~Team Alaska
Bear eating
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Hello all,
I have been a jack of all trades this week. A little bit of supervising on the burn pile (you never know what Al and King will do), weed wacking and lawn mowing (don't let on to my parents), staining a deck, and now painting trim/ helping to repair trim. It truly has been a wonderful time up here with many experiences along with hunting for bear in the "Back Country". We had a near siting but it turned out to be a stump. Hmmmm...... Finally did see two, but they declined to stick around for proper introductions. Eagles are plentiful as seagulls are back home. I declined the climb to Barometer, but conquered Old Woman....saw an extinct volcano and a mountain lake. Oh and threw a few snow balls :-P Overall, it has been great. Angela and Rob, along with their sons Robbie and Simeon, and daughter, Emma, have all ministered to us with their willingness and openness to serve and host us while we have been here. And the camp counselors have blessed me as they teach and help the children discover what God is about. God is abundant and clear here, working in many ways and through many people. I am glad to be a part of it. In sharing with you and allowing you to take part of the spirit hear, I will ask a blessing for you today. (Something we have done every morning here for each other.) May God bless you this day with abundant love and laughter.
Lindsay
I have been a jack of all trades this week. A little bit of supervising on the burn pile (you never know what Al and King will do), weed wacking and lawn mowing (don't let on to my parents), staining a deck, and now painting trim/ helping to repair trim. It truly has been a wonderful time up here with many experiences along with hunting for bear in the "Back Country". We had a near siting but it turned out to be a stump. Hmmmm...... Finally did see two, but they declined to stick around for proper introductions. Eagles are plentiful as seagulls are back home. I declined the climb to Barometer, but conquered Old Woman....saw an extinct volcano and a mountain lake. Oh and threw a few snow balls :-P Overall, it has been great. Angela and Rob, along with their sons Robbie and Simeon, and daughter, Emma, have all ministered to us with their willingness and openness to serve and host us while we have been here. And the camp counselors have blessed me as they teach and help the children discover what God is about. God is abundant and clear here, working in many ways and through many people. I am glad to be a part of it. In sharing with you and allowing you to take part of the spirit hear, I will ask a blessing for you today. (Something we have done every morning here for each other.) May God bless you this day with abundant love and laughter.
Lindsay
I have been working on a 580C Case back hoe this week. Some things never change no matter where I am. I have moved at least 50 large logs out of a storm struck area. The neatest thing I have done was to climb to the top of Barometer Mountain where I saw the beauty of God's creation.
Randy
King and I were in charge of the burn pile. It consisted of old sofas,mattresses, and limbs from the trees from the storm area. In the afternoon of the second day, a young camper girl asked me what I was doing. I told her I was working on the burn pile. She told me that I was ruining the atmosphere and the earth. Then she looked up from me and said, "I guess the trees will benefit from this. " Before we came here, Pastor Ben emphasized unity in the group. I see this happening every day, even while rooming with Charlie and Randy. I have enjoyed the scenery, especially the daily siting of bald eagles.
Al
Randy
King and I were in charge of the burn pile. It consisted of old sofas,mattresses, and limbs from the trees from the storm area. In the afternoon of the second day, a young camper girl asked me what I was doing. I told her I was working on the burn pile. She told me that I was ruining the atmosphere and the earth. Then she looked up from me and said, "I guess the trees will benefit from this. " Before we came here, Pastor Ben emphasized unity in the group. I see this happening every day, even while rooming with Charlie and Randy. I have enjoyed the scenery, especially the daily siting of bald eagles.
Al
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Charlies REAL Birthday!!!
Today is Charlie Popjoys real birthday. He thought yesterday was June 10th but today is actually June 10th. So we had to celebrate his birthday twice.
4th Morning - June 10th
Good Morning Everyone! It's 7:30am and we're straggling in for breakfast before Chapel and the beginning of our 3rd work day. Today will be only a half day of work and this afternoon we have some free time to explore this majestic island. "Jewel Beach" is on the Coast Guard grounds and you can find sea glass that washes ashore. There are also areas where, at certain times, you can see whales and seals. Fort Abercrombie is nearby as is fishing and a few local shops. Sometimes the best fun is the unplanned, though. Like last night's ice cream excursion to finish out Charlie's birthday celebration. None of the staff or regular volunteers here can believe that we are having the 5th straight day of glorious sunshine. God has richly blessed our time here and we've been able to accomplish much of what the goals are for the week.
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Eternal Power and Divine Nature
People keep telling us that the weather this week is unusually pleasant. The staff here at the Mission and the people on Kodiak island tell us things like: "This weather is SO unusual... normally it rains ALL the time," and "Someone must be praying for God to give you such good weather."
To be in Alaska is simply a pleasure. To be here and able to take in all the beauty of it is an unusual blessing. The first chapter of Romans says, "what can be known about God is plain to all mankind, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made (verses 19 & 20)."
The beauty of nature leaves us in awe. It refreshes us. We feel a release when we gaze at snow-capped mountains. Waves rolling onto a shoreline can be incredibly soothing. Looking around and what God has made, and knowing that it shows us who He is, inspires us. It is an unspoken message to mankind, inviting us to join in worshiping the One who created all of this--inviting you and me.
To be in Alaska is simply a pleasure. To be here and able to take in all the beauty of it is an unusual blessing. The first chapter of Romans says, "what can be known about God is plain to all mankind, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made (verses 19 & 20)."
The beauty of nature leaves us in awe. It refreshes us. We feel a release when we gaze at snow-capped mountains. Waves rolling onto a shoreline can be incredibly soothing. Looking around and what God has made, and knowing that it shows us who He is, inspires us. It is an unspoken message to mankind, inviting us to join in worshiping the One who created all of this--inviting you and me.
Pictures Being Posted
Sorry everyone for taking so long to post pictures. It has been very hard for us to upload them because our internet connection has been very weak. We will continue to post pictures here and there so please bear with us. Thank you for keeping up with our team and praying for us!
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