Day 3

Day 3
Today was a blast- a “Beach Blast” that is! Our VBS began today and will continue from 2-4 pm through Thursday. We were excited to have 32 children on the first day learning that God is faithful and always keeps His promises. Before and after VBS we had a paint and work crew from our team scraping and painting trim on a elder’s home from the community. They were very appreciative of our willingness to help them and even gave us some fresh salmon as a thank you. Another busy day of ministry in Kotzebue comes to an end as we watch seals dancing in the bay in the ocean in front of the church. God is Faithful!

Day 2-Sunday

Hitting the streets

 

Leading Worship in the Service

Day 2
Today was a day of Bible study, worship, fellowship and outreach at the First Baptist Church of Kotzebue. We were blessed to join in the young adult Bible fellowship class with some awesome young couples. Our team participated in the worship service through singing, sign language, playing the piano, and sharing testimonies. Following the AM worship service we had a delicious pot luck dinner with the members and guests of FBC Kotzebue. This afternoon we hit the streets on mission inviting kids to VBS and women to the Ladies Event. This evening we participated in the evening worship service with singing and testimonies. We then concluded the day with a group devotional, sharing the day’s events and the new relationships made. Thus ends a beatiful day, a great day in the Lord, in Kotzebue. ~Pastor Rickey and the team

We Made It!

Our team with missionaries John and Teri Forrester

Kotzebue Airport

Kotzebue, Alaska

Selena catching a ride with Pastor John’s Wife Terri from the airport to the church

Our view from the church

After 24 hours of traveling by bus, car, plane, foot, tram, van and snowmobile and 4 hours back in time, we have reached our destination, Kotzebue, Alaska. Pastor John Forrester, wife, Terri and son, John Mark met us at the airport to take us to First Baptist Kotzebue to set up our home and launch pad for ministry for the next 7 days. We are tired physically and emotionally from traveling but by God’s Spirit we are being renewed with new strength and vitality as we seek to do God’s will in Kotzebue. We are going to rest today and prepare for Worship Sunday. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. ~Pastor Rickey and the Alaska Mission Team

Our team with missionaries John and Teri Forrester

Kotzebue Airport

Kotzebue, Alaska

Our view from the church

Selena catching a ride with Pastor John’s Wife Terri from the airport to the church

Please Pray for our Mission Trips

Alaska- July 8-16
Miami- July 25-29

Mission Kotzebue, Alaska

Map of Alaska

Alaska Mission Trip Dates July 8-16, 2011

Please pray for our Alaska Mission Team: Rickey & Joan Taylor; Tiffany Burgner; Alice Lovett; Anne & Bill Hudson; Sohnie Corder; Chuck & Charity Stambaugh; Dan White; Harry & Selena Neumann; Chris Morris.
This mission trip will take us to the Northwest Artic of Alaska, working with Pastor John Forrester of First Baptist Church Kotzebue. Our mission is to lead a Children’s Ministry (VBS), Women’s Ministry event and also do various projects around the church and minor repairs in homes of senior adults. Our team will be staying in the church building and preparing our own food. During our trip we will be posting pictures and a debriefing of each day. We are looking forward to seeing what God will do in Kotzebue, Alaska.

Kotzebue, Alaska