Today we finished the trench for the phone line, placed it in and filled it all back in. The afternoon found us washing trucks and vans used during the week. With this our work portion of the trip has ended. The morning brought early rain but the majority of the day was sunny but cool. Tonight we have the option to hike a mountain next to the glacier. Everyone is excited for the vacation style part fo the trip and the return home.

In other news, we had to dig an 18” trench to run a cable wire through. We are truly learning to work together. Through the campfires and tasks we do we are becoming closer to each other as a team. We encourage each other, though sometimes the days are long and the work is hard. It does our hearts good to lay our heads down at night, knowing we have been used by the Lord. Whether splitting wood, shoveling shale, or digging trenches, God is getting the glory. We are being used by God. It’s Awesome. The unity that is happening, I’ve never seen in this group before. I am excited for when we return. Pray for are second half of our time here, that God would tie up some of the lose ends in our lives, break down some and build up others, in order that we will be prepared for our return.

Stay tuned,

Darrell

Today our work crew changed up. One crew spent the day cutting the logs from the previous days into 16” firewood while another crew spent the morning finishing the shale road fill and the afternoon digging a trench for new phone lines. Supper was delayed for a waterfront fun night that included a 20’ jump onto a blob and rides on a banana boat behind the ski boat. Today was the best weather yet, no rain, sunny and warm.

For the last two days our group has been split into two groups. The first group has been chopping down dead trees to collect firewood and dead shrubs. The second group has been shoveling shale into potholes so that the camp roads are smooth. In case you don’t know what “shale” is, I’ll tell you. Its parts of rock that come from the mountains they are blasting through to make roads. When the mountains are exploded into pieces those pieces are called shale, and they have loads of it.

We have been bonding well in each of our groups and at the campfire times. We are encouraging each other, meeting new people and growing together as a team. Tonight will be a night where we relax and unwind together, while preparing for our next day of service. At the end of each day we’re tired but happy that we have been used by the Lord.

Please keep us in your prayers for the days ahead and we’ll keep you posted

Blessings,
Darryl

We started the day with an hour of personal devotions, had breakfast and split into two teams. Half cut dead trees and removed brush used for fire wood. The other half filled potholes in the camps dirt roads with shale rock. After dinner we are hiking a nearby ridge. The morning saw some showers while the afternoon was sunny and warm!

Today was our first full day in Alaska. The scenery is beautiful out here. I wish I could explain the beauty of what is seen with the mountains and glaciers. Speaking of, we went to Glacier Park today. We actually walked and climbed on a glacier. It was great! After supper, we will enjoy a time of devotions around the fire and prepare ourselves for a day of service tomorrow. We really tested our boundaries today, coming out of our comfort zones and stretching ourselves. We also bonded together as well.

“The heavens declare the glory of God… day and night they pour forth speech.” Ps 19:1,2

God’s creation truly makes your stand in awe of Him.

Blessings,
Darryl

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