Hi all. It is February which means hardly any snow (at least this year) with lows of -15 and highs of +15. Each day when it’s not too cloudy we receive a few more rays of sunshine. The guys would like a little more snow fall for their skidoos or snow machines. Today it is 17 degrees above zero)
We
had an excellent convention. I’m sorry that I didn’t give a report
sooner and now I’m a little rusty on what it was about. I’ll check out
my notes. Bro Bill Grier preached on prayer and intercession; a quote
from him is, “Intercession does more for history than culture”. Steve
Arsenault’s text was from Ezra; Bro Andrew closed with a plea to seek God, cry more, and to
ask God to search us. David DiGloria preached on fusion and related it
to our daily lives. Bro Joe closed that meeting with an exhortation for
intercessory prayer. Bro Andrew Giles preached from 1 Thess “faithful
is He that calleth you, who also will do it” and he used the story of
Legion as one of his text. Bro Joe’s text was the Mt of Transfiguration
story with his point being warfare is necessary to take the visible from
the mountain top experience as we walk in Christ. John B compared the
fear of God with the Love of God. A quote from John Basalyga is “Terror
does not constrain you; it may stop you, but it doesn’t constrain you.
Only love or fear will”. John Jeffreys talked about gold going through
the refining process. My interpretation of his theme was just as Jesus
has been tempted and tried, so will we, and wouldn’t we rather that
trying be done now rather than later. It was nice to have some of the
Delta people here for some of the services. Many of them were able to
attend since we had a weekend day along with our week days.
Cody
came back from his Peru trip right before convention. He presented us
with a slide show and talked to us about the trip. Very uplifting
presentation.
We have an influx of Maine people
here and there are more to come. Joe Brandes went home for the
holidays and brought his sister, Olivia, back to live here. Jairo Cruz
and eighty year old Elle came with them to visit for awhile. In June,
Joe’s parents and younger sister, Emma, will be driving up the Alaska
Hwy to live here.
Wenda is being released
from the hospital today!!! In case you hadn't hear she had a bad case of pneumonia. She’s a miracle - really and truly. One
minute there was no hope, and the next, she was off the ventilator and
slowly but surely making improving progress. Stacey and Kenny will pick
her up today and take her to Stacey’s at their home in Hernon, Kansas, while she continues to heal. The
altitude in Colorado is difficult for Wenda who is having problems
getting over the pneumonia, etc.
Bro Andy is still waiting for his test results. In the meantime, he feels and looks fine, he says.
Kelly and Kevin Jepsen are due to have their first baby in August.
Ann
VanderHart has been in Anchorage since January studying and working on her
internship for PT. She will come home this weekend for a little bit
(not sure if it’s just the weekend or if it’s for a few days).
Shhhhhh…. don’t tell Ann but I heard some negotiations with Lindsey to
help the menfolk tidy the house before Ann’s imminent return.
Floan
has been chronically sick with various infections this winter. We
hardly see her out but when we do it’s usually because Gri
chauffered her to and from the tabernacle. She is getting better though, and will start venturing out on her own, at least walking up to the Tab which is good for her.
The loggers are very busy doing what they do - logging, hauling firewood, cutting lumber, and Rich making pellets. :)
Here's a photo of Bro. Buddy and Joe from last year. Missed Buddy.
