June 24. Today was my birthday. I got a great birthday present in active phone service today. We were able to call all our children. It was good to hear their voices. One of the ladies from St. Stephens invited us over to her home for birthday dinner: roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, peas, homemade bread, and rhubarb/strawberry pie. Delicious! Afterwards we hosted a Bible study at our house for the church and community. We had a small turnout but a large outpouring of the Spirit. All in all it was a blessed day.
June 25. This was a slow day. The weather has turned cool and wet. It rained hard yesterday and remains overcast with highs in the 60's and lows in the 40's. We missed the annual fuel barge which was only in town for a day. We continue to explore Fort Yukon on our walks. There are a surprising number of roads for not connection with the outside world. The roads always have cars and ATV's on them. We think people drive just for the fresh air. Later in the evening one of the gals from last night's Bible study came by with her niece and two children. The people here struggle with many issues. For the people of faith you sense a very real understanding of dependence upon God. We would all do well to embrace such dependence, which is the truth, rather than become comfortable in our independence.
Next update: Monday, June 29. The Tribal Office is closed for the weekend. Have a blessed weekend and uplifting worship!
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Sounds like you had a lovely birthday! And I'm sure there is plenty of mutual blessing going on. It's great to read your updates.
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