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M/V CHRISTIAN Winter Ministry

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Despite the dropping temperatures, ministry onboard the M/V CHRISTIAN continues even into the winter months.  Here are a few ministry stops along the southeast coast of Alaska that your gifts make possible.

November 23, 2009
We are in Hydaburg right now, and visited a 99 year old elder today, and an 83 year old  yesterday.  Both received a gift of bread, a quilted blanket, and the Advent devotions.  However, I think they most appreciated the conversation, prayers and communion that was offered.  After school, kids who were on the boat last summer came down to see us.  We shared a craft with them and an after school treat, and just let them talk about their lives.  The boat is an arena in which they seem very comfortable.

December 1, 2009
We took this at sunrise this morning as we left Thorne Bay, and wanted to share it with you. It's our new favorite example of God's beautiful creation.
 
It was a good weekend in the community. We gathered with folks on the boat for Saturday morning coffee, then led a morning communion worship for the first Sunday of Advent.
 
In the afternoon we were invited to go with others to cut down and bring in a Christmas tree for the school.  On Monday, we visited with the Southeast Island School District office here. We may help coordinate a student leadership outing in May.

January 22, 2010

We are finally fueled up and off on our rounds. We have been so thankful for all the maintenance & installations we have been able to accomplish during this dark & stormy month. Grateful now for each new minute of daylight! Here's the plan forward:

Meyer's Chuck 1/22
Petersburg 1/23
then onward to Kake as soon as weather allows.

Long term plan for next 5 wks:
Kake for 1 week
Angoon for 1 week
Hoonah for 1wk
Hydaburg for 1-2 wks before returning to Wrangell.

Thank you for your prayers for both mission & mariners!