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Clean Up, Driving, Fish, and Exit Glacier
This morning our entire group started the morning by packing up our bags and eating another delicious breakfast! After Wayne (one of the cooks), made us gain a few pounds, all of the groups helped clean up the church and helped teardown everything that was set up for the summer, being that this was the last week Quest Alaska was doing park ministry.
Hope for the Future - Heat Advisory
This week has gone by so fast! While it was our last day at Fairview Park, we were encouraged by a few of the teenagers who told us they had come to the park because they heard at the rec center that the people at the park were super cool and awesome! That is exactly what we wanted to hear and exactly what we were aiming for.
Click to see a heat advisory you would only see in Alaska.
Thursday on Friday
Here is Thursday’s blog post! So sorry it’s late!
Thursday was a great day at GlenCarren park. We keep seeing a lot of the same kids coming back every afternoon, but we are always blessed by new faces as well. Thursday was especially good for new kids because it was our park party day.
Trusting in Jesus
Today was an amazing and productive day at Fairview Park. We had a couple of new kids that joined us at the park today! We were able to play some basketball with them and even got a few to show up at our activity night!
In today’s lesson Matthew and I (Caleb) discussed how all people are sinful and need a Savior. We discussed how God’s love is for all people. We shared how if you trust in Jesus and believe that his death on the cross is enough to cover all of our sins we will be saved.
Forgiven Much
We have a very active group of kids. They like playing baseball, sharks & minnows, as well as mouse on the ground. Being the last week of eight they know the routine well. Today was the story of Peter’s denial.
Forgive and Forgive S’more
Today was a beautiful day in Anchorage. We were so grateful for the exquisite sunshine that God graced us with today. We started off the morning at Estuary Park for chapel. We had a short hike and overlook where belugas come. Unfortunately we did not see any but the views were spectacular. We returned for lunch and then headed off to the park. Today’s time at the park was filled with games, coloring, making bracelets, lots of mouse-on-the-ground, and sharing the gospel.
Bible, Games, Church People, Moose
Our second day in the park was very positive. Once again, a number of the kids were there to greet us and eagerly helped us carry stuff out to get set up.
Our Bible story was Jesus and Peter walking on the water. Ricky portrayed Jesus and Nolan acted out Peter and did a very dramatic reenactment on the blue tarp where the kids sit to listen to the lesson.
The God who Saves
Today on our second full day in Alaska we woke up at 8am (the kids got up at 8am), had breakfast and did some individual devotionals before driving about an hour for an excursion and fellowship with the other park teams.
Glencaren Court
This morning we picked up supplies at Walmart and then began to prepare our lesson materials for the presentation in a few short hours..
Jesus in FairView
Today was our first day at Fairview park. Though the numbers were small, maybe 5-8 kids throughout the day, we had good success in having many of the kids stay the whole time. According to our Mission Guides this was a great success.
De-Planed (Patiently Waiting)
Shortly after boarding our plane we were asked to deplane. Apparently there is a maintenance issue that they need to resolve. Pray that they would identify the issue and we would enjoy the extra rest in the airport before we travel. Please pray for energy and joy as we wait on the Lord.
Commissioned
On Sunday, July 26th, the team was commissioned to go as witnesses to the grace and mercy of Jesus to the people of Alaska. Pray for us on Monday as we go to our parks for the first time. Pray that God would grant us favor, clarity in speech, and love for those that God will place on our path.
Full of Joy
It was a good week full of emotion, fun and opportunities. At the Russian Jack Park, we played a LOT of Four Square and had many crafts going at the same time. Four Square was a mix of ages, from kids to adults, and that made the game even more fun and all the more unpredictable!
Grace in the Park
We wrapped up our final day with hearts full of gratitude and awe. What began as a desire to be on mission blossomed into a powerful view and reminder of the grace of God.
God Saves!
God’s mercies are new every morning, and what a joy it was to wake to clear skies and sunshine. After our service projects this morning, we were excited to get back to the parks this afternoon. We’ve been handing out donated Bibles and children’s books about God as the Spirit prompts. Pray that these recipients read and receive truth into their hearts.
God Our Shield
Our lesson today was about God being our shield and protector. Even though it was very rainy during our time at the park, some kids still showed up and had a lot of fun. We made shields and had a water balloon fight as a visual example of God’s protection, with the shields representing how He protects us from harm just like they protected the kids from the balloons. Other than our lesson many people made bracelets, played soccer, and connected with each other during our time there.
You Are My Hiding Place
The “Polar Bear” park is going well. Many regular kids who have been great to play with and engage in our daily lessons. They really appreciate the edible crafts.
The Good Shepherd
Jesus calls Himself the Good Shepherd—the one who lays down His life for His sheep (John 10:11). In a world of hired hands and broken promises, He is the one who stays, searches, and saves.
Going Out with Purpose — Team Commissioning
Sunday morning (July 27th) marks a beautiful moment in our church’s journey as we gather to commission the Alaska Missions Team, sending them off to carry the knowledge, hope, and love of Jesus to communities far beyond our own.