The Fire Starter

We had a great time on the beach, with the kids exploring the woods and having a fire. It took me a while to rub two sticks together, but finally got it to work ;) We are headed out for a fishing trip tomorrow, as the commercial opener begins on July 1st. I will post pics of our fishing trip when we get back.

On Vacation

We went on vacation for 3 weeks to Sitka. We have made it an annual event to go on a family boating trip to meet my sister Karina and her family while they are commerical crabbing. We celebrate my nephew Mark's birthday, along with my dad's birthday. We have fun going to the beach, pulling crab pots, and shrimping. It is a highlight of the year for our family. Here are a few pics . . .

This is my mom and dad with our three kids and Karina and Louie's four kids

Here are the shrimp we caught. We had shrimp roasted over an open fire on sticks (a first for us) and then had shrimp scampi for dinner, along with fresh dungeness crab.
Me with a couple of crab.

Youth Camps!

Youth Camp was an exciting experience this year! First of all, a great deal of money was raised for Speed the Light. Each camp raised a significant amount, with Little Beaver Camp #2 giving $7,100! Many Youth Pastors, including DYD Mark Zweifel, ended up shaving their heads as a result.

I was able to attend one of the evening services a couple nights ago. I was priviliged to attend a special dinner with the Pastor's Kids that Mark and Heidi put on. They did it right and truly honored these kids by fixing a full meal including steaks and topping it off with cheesecake! I am so impressed with Mark and Heidi and their leadership. They are truly authentic leaders.

The service was awesome as God touched people at the altar. There is never anything I love more than seeing young people worship God with abandon. Thanks Mark & Heidi, along with all the Youth Pastors and leaders who helped sponsor these camps. You are facilitating the transforming power of God in the lives of the youth of Alaska.

Graduation!

I finally graduated from the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary! Seminary was a top notch experience and I am indebted to the great professors of the school for pouring into my life. Although there was a great deal of time and treasure involved in this experience, I have no regrets. It was a great time for our family and the knowledge and experience I gained are invaluable.

Pentecost Sunday

We had great Pentecost Sunday services at MCA on Sunday. On Sunday night, we had the oppportunity to honor Phyllis Fenstermaker for her several decades of faithful and fruitful ministry in Stebbins and St. Michael. Now we pray to the Lord of the harvest that he will send forth laborers like Phyllis who will be faithful in ministry in Alaska.