Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established. —Proverbs 16:3, KJV As I write this newsletter, the hymn “Work for the night is coming” keeps playing over in my mind. Work, for the night is coming, Work through the sunny noon; Fill brightest hours with labor, Rest comes sure and [...]
The body of Christ, or the people that are the whole of humanity, are a team. The body is not supported by one person, but by all of us. We are one, we are strongest working together in unity. Teamwork is the key to living life in harmony, so that we can do God’s [...]
The Pew For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them. -Matthew 18:20, ESV As young people, both Ray and I sat in our comfy padded pews in church watching in wonder the presentation of "Mission Spotlight" with stories of missionaries in far away places. Now, years later [...]
Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God. Every now and then someone comes to the AWA mission base that warms our hearts a little bit extra! Mr. Dennis (Pinel) Ortez is one such man... Click to continue reading Visit Donate [...]
Most days our goal is about getting the plane up and running. After an annual inspection by Josh and Ray, we are happy to report, the plane is fit for flying. All that is preventing this important part of the medical outreach program is for a local inspector to come to the base to clear [...]
Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is heaven. What does it mean to be a beacon of light? It is someone (or something) that guides or gives hope to others... Click to continue reading Visit Donate Page [...]
When I seek out the library of material available to teach me about Jesus, I can abundantly fill my thoughts and heart. Every day I dedicate a portion of my time for worship and for prayer, and for the fulfillment I receive from reading my Bible. Only then do I feel confident in my faith [...]
Just because it’s cold or cloudy outside doesn’t mean the work stops on AWA planes. During a rare sunny day this winter, Ray and I drove the 8 hour return trip from Kelowna to Lillooet with the goal for Ray to fly the Cessna 172 to Oliver. Because it is parked outside all year round, [...]
And when you tell me that the wise men offered their gifts and bowed low, make certain that you invite me to “fear God and give glory to Him, for the hour of His judgment has come; and worship Him who made heaven and earth, the sea and springs of water... Click to continue reading [...]
An amphibious aircraft or amphibian is an aircraft that can take off on both land and water. This type of aircraft is equipped with retractable wheels. After takeoff from a hard surface the pilot retracts the wheels to get a bit more speed. An occasional problem with amphibians is with ensuring the wheels are in [...]
