We are just about to arrive in kake - the group is getting along well and are looking forward to the week ahead. We covet your prayers!

We are getting ready to board the ferry - 20 hours of great views and team bonding!

Thursday's Update from Juneau

God's blessings from Juneau! Our entire team is now together and very eager to get started in Kake. Some of our group visited the Alaska Museum today and many others visited the Mendenhall glacier just a short distance from where we are staying.

One of the many beautiful mountains surrounding Juneau. The magnificence of God's creation is everywhere.

A view of the Mendenhall glacier from the park area leading to the glacier and nearby waterfalls.

Our trusty "rent-a-wreck" transportation which Stan Bomsta has been piloting. You should ask Stan about starting this thing. He's getting very good at it!

Faith Lutheran, our gracious host church while in Juneau.

Some social time before our lasagna dinner in the kitchen at Faith Lutheran.

Our entire mission team outside Faith Lutheran. We all enjoyed a perfect sunny day in Juneau. The locals keep telling us that it's not like this very often.

Our fearless leaders, Pastor Tom and Vicar Mark, outside Faith Lutheran next to the Greek sign meaning Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior.

Thank you to all that are following our mission and praying for our team. Today's prayers are for safe travel, the people of Kake, and team members Stan and Gloria Bomsta.

Please remember tomorrow's prayers for our ferry trip to Kake, team unity, and team members Diane and Jerry Panning.

Hello from Juneau!

The advance team arrived safely in Juneau yesterday to an absolutely beautiful day. We enjoyed some time at the Mendenhall glacier which was unbelievable. After that, we got down to business and went shopping at the Home
Depot and Costco. Our efforts resulted in nineteen boxes and a full refrigerator of food. It is a bit of an adjustment for us as we acclimate to the new time zone and a bit more daylight.

Special thanks to Pastor Mike, Wayne, and Faith Lutheran for all their help and hospitality.

Today is another beautiful day and we look forward to the arrival of the rest of the team.

This evening we will prepare and enjoy a meal with another mission team, from Indiana, that will be traveling to Angoon, Alaska.

Hello to all our family and friends back home!

Almost There!

Thanks for stopping by to check out our blog! We would love to have you join us as we travel to Kake, Alaska for this exciting Mission Experience. Half of the group will be leaving on Wednesday to purchase supplies and the rest of us will be flying out on Thursday. Stay tuned for some great pictures and stories of God at work! Please follow our prayer guide!

Thursday, July 8th

- Safe travel as we travel to Juneau.

- For the people of Kake.

- For team members Stan and Gloria Bomsta.

Friday, July 9th

- For safety as we journey 20 hours on a ferry to Kake.

- For team unity.

- For team members Diane and Jerry Panning.

Saturday, July 10th

- For safety and patience as we acclimate.

- For opportunities to share Jesus with locals.

- For team members Heidi and Dave Hove.

Sunday, July 11th

- For the team as we lead worship.

- For good communication between team members.

- For team members Steve and Diann Lindeman.

Monday, July 12th

- For the culture and sports camp.

- For the week long woman’s Bible Study.

- For team members Mark and Kara Koschmann.

Tuesday, July 13th

- For the culture and sports camp.

- For health of team members to remain strong.

- For team members Janna and Megan Wutke.

Wednesday, July 14th

- For the culture and sports camp.

- For continued growth of relationships with locals.

- For Team members Sue and Darrel Bach.

Thursday, July 15th

- For the culture and sports camp.

- For the youth talk.

- For Team members Emmanuel Brown and Bill Betthauser.

Friday, July 16th

- For the culture camp celebration and sad good-byes!

- For the Mens breakfast and Bible Study.

- For Team members Karen St. John and Bil Lund.

Saturday, July 17th

- For safe travel and many sad goodbyes!

- For the people of Kake.

- For Team member Pastor Tom.