We have been a tad busy that last few days. We are all pretty exhausted. But we have accomplished so much for the Balos'. Sunday, we had the 4th of July parade where we passed out over 1500 flyers talking about the different ministries with the church and also the carnival for Monday. So, Monday we had the carnival for the kids. We have over 50 families represented so that was a blessing. It was a great success. We were all very pleased with the outcome. In between all of these, we painted the Balos' house and passed out more flyers for the Backyard Bible club that the mission group that is here did on Tuesday and Wednesday. So, we walked the neighborhoods and put flyers on cars at Wal-Mart and Sears...we put them everywhere, or so it felt like it!!! But the house is about done being painted...all the is left is trim and touching up on areas which is a huge blessing to the family b/c it was a rough winter on their house.
So, since we have worked so hard....we went out to the Matnuska glacier last night. It is one of the only glaciers in Alaska that is accessible by car/walking. So, we drive out there, it was a beautiful ride...we finally get there and we have to hike about a mile out to it. We just had a fun time exploring the area and trying not to fall on our butts. It was fun!! And to see the glory of God was such a humbling experience. It was HUGE! And to think God is even bigger than that, it just puts me in my place. It was Beautiful!! There was a rainbow when we first got there so that was so wonderful to see!! It was truly one of the most beautiful places I had ever seen. We got to see a moose out in the wild also, it ran in front of our car! Talk about scary! Also, there is a pic of cottonwood up there! It snows here in July!! Actually, it's a tree that sheds and it looks like snow. It is real cool but very annoying.
It has been such a wonderful week especially with the group here. We have worked hard here are some of the blessings we have seen thus far.
:Church people are definitely seeing our hard work and trying to be more involved.
:A young lady, who is engaged and living with her fiancee who is not a Christian...through prayer and much counseling has finally called off the wedding and moved out of the house so we have been able to talk with her and help her move. She is for sure sad but she is so very strong and knows the Lord is going to bless her efforts. I look forward to getting to know her better. So, please pray she remains strong and encouraged because she is really hurt.
:We had a family come to the carnival that got our flyer from the parade...they showed up at the Backyard Bible club...and it is hopeful they come to Sunday service. They are very sweet family and seemed very interested in the church so that is so very encouraging to us.
:We have been able to get a lot of odds and ends accomplished for the Pastor...just day to day things that seem to get piled up and we have been able to take some of the load which has been a huge help to him.
All of these are very much answered prayers and we are so blessed to be a part of this. Thank you for the opportunity and your continued prayers. We are so grateful!! :)
I will try to get pics up of the carnival and parade up soon. Again, continue to pray for the people here and the impact the church is having in the community. Thank you all again for everything!
Kraig and Ashleigh
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