Missionary newsletters
What a year it has been and seemingly how quickly we have arrived at this year-end destination. Whew! We’ve embarked on some wonderful adventures; sometimes serving round the clock. “Why?” some may ask. How could we not? In all that we do, God’s ministry to reach the unreached needs people to make it happen—helping hands, [...]
This picture of the waterfront at Shungnak, Alaska brought a rush of precious memories. It was here in the summer of 1981 that I baptized Napoleon Black, with whom I had had weekly Bible studies for several months. He was a rare person who, regardless of social norms and popular majorities decided that he would [...]
How do I describe what words cannot convey, my journey to AWA? A testament of endurance —my testimony in Jesus. I was born in New York and raised by the streets. A culture of depravity ate at my God given will like a cavity. I could see the effect of the rot around me [...]
Success starts with showing up; victory begins with owning it. When we work with all the tools God has given, His goodness assures us that we will accomplish that work through His provision. We are asked to act in faith, be patient in the Lord, ask, and He will reveal it in His. God has [...]
One crucial thing affected during this unprecedented time is the mode of transportation. With fear and worries brought about by this micron virus unseen by the naked eye, one doesn’t want to be exposed to other passengers, especially when riding public transports. So having a private vehicle is undoubtedly a great blessing...Click to continue reading [...]
Summer is almost over, and we are coming to the end of a very trying year in Canada. We want to give thanks to all of you, our supporters. Covid and the restrictions imposed on us in travel have made our calling and project travel difficult. In everything, we give thanks... Click to continue reading [...]
Annely, Alfi and Lesa’s second oldest daughter, has indefinitely halted her third year of secondary education. Annely is an exceptional student, leading 2nd in her class since her nursery school years. She loves to read and loves animals. However, this school year, there are new mandated COVID requirements for school attendance. As a result, Annely [...]
Fall time for Alaskans is a very short period. This year, for example, we are experiencing a little more snow than usual in the interior. It is high time to get ready for winter and to put into place the cold weather practices that will make flying as safe as it can be for ourselves [...]
Occasionally, I review my archives so I will remember the mighty acts of God in my history. It helps me to face the future in this world which is wrapped in turmoil and uncertainty. In the 16 years I lived and worked in the Northwest Arctic I was daily surrounded with the evidence of [...]
Every day is an adventure in life, especially with God in it. We know the verse in 1 Corinthians 2:9 which states, “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” It’s not just for the heavenly [...]
