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I want to thank you so much for your holding me up in prayer on my trip to AK
with Missionary Earl Malpass.
The trip got started a day later than expected because of an airline flight delay for Earl's trip down from AK after driving
his family up.

Because of this we ended up on the wrong side of some really ugly weather.
We took a west track before turning Northwest. We spent a day in Jonesboro, Arkansas because of some more ugly
stuff containing severe weather including tornadoes. After weaving our way through we made it to Sioux Falls, SD. The next day we made it as far as High River, AL, CAN.

We spent another day waiting out very low ceilings and visibility including dangerous icing just in front of us.
The Lord provided a dear family that treated us royally until our departure from High River.
We made it to Whitehorse, Yukon Territory and spent the night.
Our concern the next morning was the 35 below zero temperatures. We waited for things to warm (a relative term) up alittle.

We then took off on our final leg to Fairbanks, AK.
As we turned onto final approach to Fairbanks, the runway was a welcome site.
After clearing customs, bedding down the mission plane we headed to Earl's house where his dear wife Lynn had prepared a
great meal.

Because of all the delays we were not able to get to the finish of the Iditarod.
We did get to another dog sled race in Fairbanks and handed out a good amount of the musher addition of John and Romans.
We worked on getting snow cleared from the Hanger door and outside parking area for planes. We also worked on a borrowed
RV to be used for myself and others that come to help in the Summer.

The RV was used by gold miners, the owner said that we should check the dirty rug for gold before discarding it.
We cut it in sections and beat it out and than panned the dirt. We found gold in every piece. It was not worth much but
we fulfilled our part in doing it for the owner. It was also fun and a learning experience as the owner explained the nuances of panning gold.

We also flew out to Manley Hot Springs, AK, a small village along the Tanana
River which is about 45 min. by air from Fairbanks, to hold a church service.

Well, it was good to get back home to family and friend here.

Thank you again for your prayer support.

Click side bar link for some Alaskan Mission trip pictures

I want to thank you so much for your holding me up in prayer on my trip to AK
with Missionary Earl Malpass.
The trip got started a day later than expected because of an airline flight delay for Earl's trip down from AK after driving
his family up.

Because of this we ended up on the wrong side of some really ugly weather.
We took a west track before turning Northwest. We spent a day in Jonesboro, Arkansas because of some more ugly
stuff containing severe weather including tornadoes. After weaving our way through we made it to Sioux Falls, SD. The next day we made it as far as High River, AL, CAN.

We spent another day waiting out very low ceilings and visibility including dangerous icing just in front of us.
The Lord provided a dear family that treated us royally until our departure from High River.
We made it to Whitehorse, Yukon Territory and spent the night.
Our concern the next morning was the 35 below zero temperatures. We waited for things to warm (a relative term) up alittle.

We then took off on our final leg to Fairbanks, AK.
As we turned onto final approach to Fairbanks, the runway was a welcome site.
After clearing customs, bedding down the mission plane we headed to Earl's house where his dear wife Lynn had prepared a
great meal.

Because of all the delays we were not able to get to the finish of the Iditarod.
We did get to another dog sled race in Fairbanks and handed out a good amount of the musher addition of John and Romans.
We worked on getting snow cleared from the Hanger door and outside parking area for planes. We also worked on a borrowed
RV to be used for myself and others that come to help in the Summer.

The RV was used by gold miners, the owner said that we should check the dirty rug for gold before discarding it.
We cut it in sections and beat it out and than panned the dirt. We found gold in every piece. It was not worth much but
we fulfilled our part in doing it for the owner. It was also fun and a learning experience as the owner explained the nuances of panning gold.

We also flew out to Manley Hot Springs, AK, a small village along the Tanana
River which is about 45 min. by air from Fairbanks, to hold a church service.

Well, it was good to get back home to family and friend here.

Thank you again for your prayer support.

Click side bar link for some Alaskan Mission trip pictures

I want to thank you so much for your holding me up in prayer on my trip to AK
with Missionary Earl Malpass.
The trip got started a day later than expected because of an airline flight delay for Earl's trip down from AK after driving
his family up.

Because of this we ended up on the wrong side of some really ugly weather.
We took a west track before turning Northwest. We spent a day in Jonesboro, Arkansas because of some more ugly
stuff containing severe weather including tornadoes. After weaving our way through we made it to Sioux Falls, SD. The next day we made it as far as High River, AL, CAN.

We spent another day waiting out very low ceilings and visibility including dangerous icing just in front of us.
The Lord provided a dear family that treated us royally until our departure from High River.
We made it to Whitehorse, Yukon Territory and spent the night.
Our concern the next morning was the 35 below zero temperatures. We waited for things to warm (a relative term) up alittle.

We then took off on our final leg to Fairbanks, AK.
As we turned onto final approach to Fairbanks, the runway was a welcome site.
After clearing customs, bedding down the mission plane we headed to Earl's house where his dear wife Lynn had prepared a
great meal.

Because of all the delays we were not able to get to the finish of the Iditarod.
We did get to another dog sled race in Fairbanks and handed out a good amount of the musher addition of John and Romans.
We worked on getting snow cleared from the Hanger door and outside parking area for planes. We also worked on a borrowed
RV to be used for myself and others that come to help in the Summer.

The RV was used by gold miners, the owner said that we should check the dirty rug for gold before discarding it.
We cut it in sections and beat it out and than panned the dirt. We found gold in every piece. It was not worth much but
we fulfilled our part in doing it for the owner. It was also fun and a learning experience as the owner explained the nuances of panning gold.

We also flew out to Manley Hot Springs, AK to hold a church service.

Well, it was good to get back home to family and friend here.

Thank you again for your prayer support.

To view the AK pics just click on the side bar link.

Thanks again for your prayers and support,

http://www.sermonaudio.com/new_details.asp?ID=21171
The above link talks about the breaking of previously unbroken German code from 1942.
These codes made it possible to attack allied vessels by German U boats.

The interesting thing that is making it possible for these codes finally be broken is the networking of thousands of home PC's, using special software.
The thing that I find interesting is the correlation between this and Bible translation, and reaching the lost with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Bible translation has been greatly accerlerated by the use of computers with special software.
This is indeed a wonderful development; however, I want to make it more personal than that.

Think for a moment, if you will, about the millions without Christ in our world or better yet think about the many without Christ in your world (sphere of influence).
Think how many would be kept from the sneak attacks of the enemy (spiritually speaking), if we who know Christ would each be doing our part in sharing the revealed Word of God with the Lost.

The apostles and the early church reached their known world for Christ without the aid of computers and software. They did it with and through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Oh, may our Lord be able to use us even more with all that we have to use to reach the lost.
Of course, all the powerful electronic operating systems will be of no avail without the power of the Holy Spirit operating through us.

Act 1:8 "But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth."

Well, that's the way it looks from here,

The AK Mission Trip is set to start on
Tues. 3/7/06, Lord Willing.

All pics from the trip will be posted in
a photo album. Just click on the side bar
link for the AK album please. I want to post pics often, as time and
equipment are available, so please check daily.
I intend on posting Audio posts on this site regularly
when able as well.

We will greatly appreciate you prayers,

Preacher Dave