Alaska 8/9

"Before the mountains were brought forth,

or ever you had formed the earth and the world,

from everlasting to everlasting you are God."

- Psalm 90:2

Good morning from Anchorage, AK! It is currently 6:30am Monday morning. I have been up since 4am. Don, Dad, and I were up early and are spending the early morning at Kaladi Brothers Coffee shop. As I am looking out the window I am looking at the majesty of God, it is sometimes hard to drive because I find myself gazing at the mountains.

Yesterday was a great first day. Our team was able to serve at both Sunday services. Some of us led worship and sang, others helped prepare food, others were able to be greeters, and Don and I were able to preach. After church many of the people stuck around and I was able to hear many of their stories. It was amazing to hear the struggles and how God has worked in their lives. One truth that hit home was to never put your hope in what God has not promised.

After church when went back to Dennis & Celesta's to debrief with the team. In the afternoon we tried to recover from the jet lag. Many of us were able to see Moose and some of the team had a close encounter. Last night we all gathered at Wendell and Judy's house for the church's prayer meeting which was actually a surprise birthday party for Celesta. It was a great night of fellowship and we were able to continue to build relationships with the people from Mt. View Baptist Church.

Continue to keep us in your prayers this week. Today we have a lot of work to do. Part of the team will be working hard today at Dennis and Celesta's new house while others will be sorting clothes in preparation for the God's Closet ministry Wednesday and Thursday afternoon. Keep the food pantry, God's Closet, and Kids for Christ Club ministries in your prayers as we have the opportunity to share Christ with those who come. Keep the team in prayer as we are still adjusting to the time change and our schedule constantly changes. I have not slept much and have been running on some of the best coffee in the world (Kaladi Brothers). Flexibility is our key word this week as we are serving wherever we are needed.

"May God be gracious to us and bless us

and make his face to shine upon us,

that your way may be known on earth,

your saving power among all nations."

- Psalm 67:1-2