Tuesday, November 29, 2016

November 2016 Update

Much has happened since my last email. Our family is very appreciative for the prayers and support that you have sent these past months.  THANK YOU ALL FOR EVERYTHING.  Life changes, but God remains the same, and he is worthy to be praised. "O my strength, I will sing praises to you, for you, O God, are my fortress, the God who shows me steadfast love." Ps 59:17

Here is a quick update of what has been happening in Young Life Alaska:

Rural Alaska - 
September's All State Young Life conference encouraged many people from rural villages.  Since returning from the conference the people of Savoonga have restarted their weekly teen Bible studies. Volunteer leaders in Bethel are providing a variety of teen gatherings, and people in Mekoryuk, and Hooper Bay are exploring avenues of youth outreach in their community.

Here in Sitka-
On October 24th we hosted our 15th annual "Round-up fundraiser banquet." We had a great turn out with 200 people in attendance. Also one of our leaders felt God calling her to start a ministry for kids with special needs called Young Life Capernaum.  Janelle has had a heart for the special needs kids she worked with and felt God say, "just have them over and share your love with them".  She contacted the parents (all of whom were thrilled) and then began club in her house.  The energy and size of the group grows each time they meet. Pray for her as she navigates this new ministry. 

At Mt. Edgecumbe High School-  
We continue to have weekly club and about 35 kids come.  We also continue our weekly guys and girls Bible studies and we have about 10 consistent kids showing up. The first weekend in November we had an all-guys weekend for our Bible study guys and we had a great time as we looked in depth into the Lords Prayer.

Here is a picture from our guys weekend and a picture with the Capernaum group.  

Thanks for your continued prayers and support.  With love from Sitka,