STEM ’07
Friday, July 6th
Peters Creek Baptist Church
Well, the float trip is over. While there are way too many stories to tell, and we are sure you will hear all about them, we have accomplished many things.
We have learned to row canoes, or at least who can and who can’t, we have slept in the rain, swam in 40 degree water, shot rifles and 44’s, spotted bald eagles, spotted no big game, fished, sang Shark songs, laughed, whined, relaxed, tensed up, dealt with minor injuries (thanks to those pesky knives), gone to the bathroom in new and exciting places, been up til 11:30 with plenty of daylight, played, prayed, done our devos, switched rowing partners, crammed into vehicles, taken 20+ showers in one shower in a matter of 2 hours, and had a GREAT time.
It rained almost every day, but always seemed to rain while we were on the water, or safe inside our tents. We did not have rain during any set up, dinner, or tear down time.
God provided some great men and women to serve as our guides, so we had quite an adventure, with 20 canoes and 3 rafts running down the Little Susitna River (you can look it up on google earth) from about 60 mile inland all the way to the last landing before Cook Inlet.
We are happy to be bathed! Many have commented how good it feels to be clean. And we are ready for a busy weekend of canvassing and recovery.
We have fed and bed all the teens for the night. Their tents are airing out outside the camp site. Jen, Terrie, Reilly, and Melissa did ALL the laundery and got it back to us folded and ready to go. They did an awesome job.
The teens are a little edgy, mainly due to a lack of sleep and close living quarters, but they are doing well. Tomorrow, the canvassing will wake them up and bind them together.
I found out I get to preach on Sunday, so I will be working on that tomorrow while the leaders help with the canvassing. I also get to teach the youth group on Tuesday during the churches weekly 6-9 pm youth time.
Thank you for your prayers. We miss you all!
STEM Team 07.
3 comments:
Thank you for sending the pictures and the brief update. We've been praying for all of you, and it's great to see that you're faring well -- despite the pesky knife episode! May God continue to give you grace and strength for the week ahead.
The Wilcox Gang
I left a comment on the last post too but I guess Pastor Dave didn't approve it!! So I'll try again!
Looks like everyone survived the wilds! Thank you, Mrs. Rader, for being there for the girls!
Praying for you all as you begin your week of ministry! Miss you, Reilly!!
Love,
Bonnie P.
PAstor Dave and Crew:
Awesome pictures! We contnue to keep all in prayer and especially the VBS ministry now underway.
Glenn Rohrbach
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