Evangelical Covenant Church of Alaska by Sara Scoles

Evangelical Covenant Church of Alaska

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Chilling News that Warms the heart Reaching People for Christ‟s Sake from near the North Pole

ECCAK Annual Meeting: God Met Us There

May/June 2008

Inside this issue:

The Daniel Savetilik 2 Award

Field Director: Rodney J. Sawyer Associate Field Director: Nathan Toots Office Manager: Sara Scoles

The Evangelical Covenant Church of Alaska [ECCAK] is non-conference “field” of the Covenant Church of America. We are dependent on the gifts from churches and people to carry out our mission for Christ‟s sake in Alaska.

P.O. Box 770749 Eagle River, Alaska 99577-0749 Phone: 907-694-6348 Fax: 907-694-6378 Email: info@eccak.org eccak.org

Evangelical Covenant Church of Alaska

Before speaking on “Unity and Youth”, Curtis Ivanoff (center) provides a visual image of those who impacted his life and those who give testimony of its effects on those younger. It is that thread of discipling or mentoring that we must continue to weave into the fabric of our faith and culture. (From left to right: Pastor Wass Mute, Pastor Nathan Toots, Pastor Jerry Daniels, Pastor Curtis Ivanoff, Tom mute, Josh Funk, and Darren Tomaganuk.

“Unity in the Body of Christ” was our theme. Our speakers addressed specific areas of unity; Curtis Ivanoff [currently a seminarian at North Park] addressed “Unity and Youth;” Dr. Klyne Snodgrass [N.T. professor at NPS] taught on “Unity and the Scriptures;” Marta Thrasher and Christian Montean [from Beyond Borders ministry] gave presentations on “Unity and Conflict.” The feedback from the participants was very positive. In the aftermath of the annual meeting, testimonies were later heard on how the Holy Spirit worked in the aftermath. This is what it is all about…transformation. “LORD GOD, THANK YOU FOR GIFTED WOMEN AND MEN!” Soldotna was our location. Three organizations collaborated with ECCAK to make it “one of the smoothest annual meetings ever” according to Pastor and Associate Field Director Nathan Toots. First, Alaska Christian College provided the meeting site and the food. Outstanding! What else can you say! Cont‟d pg 8..

Cracking Creation Complexities

Annual Meeting Selects GC

Engebretson Praises Program

Casting Your Nets of Anxiety

Racial Healing

Making Moral Decisions

How Not to Look Like a Tourist

Field Director’s Cor- 10 ner ACC Accreditation

Eskimo Lore

The Daniel Savetilik Service Award and Others Recognized!

Pastor Harvey Fiskeaux of Nome, chair of the ECCAK General Council, presents the Daniel Savetilik Award plaque to Jacob Rivers of Scammon Bay, will make the presentation to Byron “Johnny” Ulak after he returns home.

One of the hardest decisions that the ECCAK General Council makes each year is “Who do we select for the yearly lay servant award, called The Daniel Savetilik Award?” This year, the award went to Byron “Johnny” Ulak of Scammon Bay. How we thank God for raising up this man whose service to the Lord within the church is so distinguished. Runner-up for the award went to Mrs. Angela Hansen from Nome.

Recognizing others for outstanding service should be our practice. While we were in the mode of honoring those mentioned above at the annual meeting, we also took the time for all the delegates and attendees to sign cards of thanks which were intended for two others of distinguished service. First, we are still glorying in the way the Lord used Pastor Chip Swanson for so many years of service at the Bible Camp! Also, way behind the scenes without any fanfare has been the service of Milt Johnson to ECCAK. He has served for more years than we could count in the ECCAK office. A recent battle with pneumonia has been one of the factors that has brought Milt to the decision to “slow down a little.” “LORD, GIVE US MORE SERVANTS LIKE THESE THREE BROTHERS AND OUR SISTER!” “Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.” 1 Cor. 12:7 (NIV)

Byron “Johnny” Ulak

The McElwees Arrive in White Mountain!

On the left, the four MeElwee children dine with the Sawyer‟s grandchildren in Nancy‟s Kitchen. They flew out the next day to a flurry of activity as their church was hosting a tri-village Get-to -gather and Ross began to pastor the flock there. (Cont. next page)

Cracking Creation Complexities

Pray: Our bi-monthly newsletter, “Chilling News”, is full of stories about the people and ministry of ECCAK throughout the state. It also has a daily prayer calendar. If you would like to be added to our mailing list, please let us know. Encouragement; W r i t i n g and/or calling those who serve in the bush is a great ministry! Want to adopt a church or a pastor? Ask for a prayer card of a pastor. Mission Teams: There are often times when we have need for teams of people to come and join with a local church, camp, college, youth group, etc. For a specific construction project or outreach event. Volunteers: The ECCAK office needs volunteers to assist in administration, grant writing, special projects, etc. Financial: God often calls people to give to ECCAK beyond the normal local church tithe or churches to place ECCAK in their mission budget. Some are led to

leave a gift through estate planning to carry on the work in Alaska into the future. Credit Card Donations: ECCAK can now receive donations via credit cards. The perforated tab on the Prayer Calendar allows for this giving option. Also, you can contact Sara Scoles at the ECCAK office (907) 694-6348 and she will be happy to assist you. Teachers or Nurses: Christian teachers or nurses often come to Bush Alaska as “missionaries” and serve in the local Covenant church during off hours. Pastors/Youth Workers: Often we have empty pulpits and are in need of pastors, short and long-term. Many villages have no one reaching out to the youth. Donate Air Miles: Many people accumulate free air miles. Please consider donating some to ECCAK to help a bush pastor and family get away for some R & R.

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE? Going up to the airline ticket counter, I told the lady, "Send one of my bags to Seattle, send one to Los Angeles, and send one to Miami." She said, "We can't do that!" I told her, "Sure you can. You did it last week!"

The Bible says that God spoke creation into being! What a powerful God! Yet, as we look at creation, we also can learn that God abounds in creativity! The variety of kinds and their God-given innate ability to adapt in such a way to bring about the variety we see today is astounding! Some refer to this as micro-evolution within the kinds created by God. To help you appreciate our God as Creator, take time to take this simple test. Answers can be found on page 12 Perhaps you will even want to ponder for a moment and thank Him for this wonderful creation. 1.

There is more variety of this species than in any other kinds. a) Beetles b) Fish c) Worms d) Birds 2. The giant squid has the largest eyes in the world. They are the size of what? a) A baseball b) A soccer ball c) A basket ball d) A beach ball 3. The woodpecker pecks at a tree at what speed? a) 5 pecks per second b) 10 pecks per second c) 20 pecks per second d) 53 pecks per second 4. What do the hummingbird, the loon, the swift, the kingfisher and the grebe all have in common? a) They cannot see in color. b) They cannot walk. c) They all eat mosquito larva. d) They find a new mate every year. 4. What is the world‟s smallest mammal, equal in weight to a penny? a) The Maroon Mini-mouse of Argentina. b) The Scrub Squirrel of Siberia. c) The Dwarf Deer of the Philippines. d) The Bumblebee Bat of Thailand. Answers on Page 12 McElwees cont. In our next issue of the Chilling News, we will have a feature article on the McElwee Family and their new church family. In the meantime, please be in prayer for them as they transition into life and ministry in northern Alaska, which is significantly different from Texas! That could be the understatement of the year. When the McElwees left Texas it was 93 degrees. They have already experienced –20! 3

Annual Meeting Selects New General Council Members We thank God for Marcus Reese who served six consecutive years on the General Counsel and for Irene Kaganak who served for three. Newly elected members were Nelson Davies from Bethel and Cheryl Siemers from Soldotna. Jerry Daniels was also re-elected. Following are your new council members or Ex-officio members that include the ECCAK Regional Field Director and the ECC Executive Minister of Church Growth the Evangelism. A meeting will be held soon to elect the officers. Please pray for your ECCAK General Council! As we learned from Dr. Snodgrass, we all belong to each other. We desire and need the Lord‟s guidance and your prayers. Road System:

YK Delta:

Dave Rose Jennifer Monie Cheryl Siemers

Norton Sound:

Nelson Davies Carl Elwood Sam Weston

Harvey Fiskeaux Jerry Daniels Grace Morris

2008 ECCAK ACC Board Meeting ABA Board Meeting Superintendent Retreat The Feast ECC Annual Meeting Sankofa Pastor Leader Retreat

April 5-6 April 26 May 19-22 June 21-24 June 26-29 Early August November 10-14

Soldotna, AK Nome, AK Portage Lake, MI Green Lake, WI Green Lake, WI Southern USA Nome, AK

May 25-27 May 28-June 2 June 2-9 June 9-16 June 16-21 June 21-26 August 5-10

North River

April 15-19

Hooper Bay, AK

2008 Bible Camp Call to Worship Student Leadership Senior High Junior High Trailblazer Pathfinder Vision

2009 ECCAK

The Great Give-Away! At the ECCAK Annual Meeting in Soldotna, our churches were blessed with all kinds of decorations, books, etc. Sharon Issak, member of the Soldotna Bible Chapel, received overstock items from a local store that was willing to donate brand new items to the churches attending the meeting. Sharon, along with her helpers, escorted the recipients down to a warehouse full of goodies. They shopped and she shipped! What a blessing!

Doctor Shocker Doctor: "Take the green pill with a glass of water as soon as you get up. Take the blue pill with a glass of water right after breakfast. Take the white pill with a glass of water when you finish your lunch. After supper, take the yellow pill with a glass of water. Then, just before going to bed, take the red pill with another glass of water." Woman: "Exactly what is my problem, doctor?" Doctor: "You're not drinking nearly enough water." 4

ECCAK Annual Meeting

Non-Evident Accident Doctor: "Ever had an accident?" Hunter: "No." Doctor: "Never had an accident in your whole life?" Hunter: “No.” Doctor: “Come on. Everyone has had an accident.” Hunter: “I can‟t remember any.” Doctor: “I don‟t believe you. Stop and think.” Hunter: "Well, last fall I was out on the tundra and a moose charged and trampled me." Doctor: "And you don't call that an accident?" Hunter: "No. I think the moose did it on purpose."

Nancy poses with Sara and Dale Lusk of Merge Ministries and with Ralph Griffey from CA. The Lower48ers engaged in ministry to the brothers and sister in the YK Delta. Gal 6:10 So then, as we have the chance, let us do good to all men, and specially to those who are of the family of the faith.

Charitable Dreams Equals Leaving a Legacy Who decides the future of ECCAK? God does, of course. But His way of doing it may be through your charitable dream.

Deferred gifts, both large and small, hold the key to future ministry in Alaska, because they are key to help perpetuate an ever expanding ministry! Bequests from wills, trusts and other creative giving options can make a significant difference in the future of ECCAK not to mention that it may offer significant tax savings. God has blessed us all spiritually, but also in the physical realm. When we sing “God Bless America!” He has heard our cry. What happens to your belongings when you leave them behind and you graduate into the next life? Is it possible for you to leave a legacy here in Alaska long after you are gone? Yes it is! For the options best suited to your particular situation, contact Covenant Trust Company at 800-483-2177 or visit their website at ww.CovenantTrust.com.

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As I write this, I am on my way home from the pastors' retreat of the Evangelical Covenant Church of Alaska. I was once again deeply impressed with the faithful ministry of our pastors who work in some of the most beautiful places in the world and often with some of the most difficult societal and social problems… Regional Director Rodney Sawyer and his staff led the retreat in an excellent exercise to dream about the mission opportunities for this beautiful but often troubled part of our mission field.

ECCAK‟s current giving seems to just keep pace with our most immediate needs. We are so thankful to our faithful supporters! But what about the future? How are we going to reach out in greater ways in obedience to the Great Commission and the Great Commandment?

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Engebretson Praises “Leaders for Life” Program

One of the most encouraging discussions was on the discipleship of young people in Alaska, especially Native American youth. What captured me is the vision presented by Covenant Youth of Alaska Director Byron Bruckner and President of Alaska Christian College Keith Hamilton. It is a vision for comprehensive discipleship that includes the entire conference in a combined effort to make sure these precious and highly gifted young people do not fall through the cracks in the care of the church and in their own growth in Christ. They call their plan "Leaders for Life." It is a "shared ministry" vision of churches, school, and conference all working together to deepen, strengthen, and fully form these young people in Christ. It is also a vision that believes in the local church as the body of Christ where all its members are fully integrated into the life of the church. Byron and Keith encouraged local churches to not simply segregate the youth ministry but work to integrate young people into the body, with multiple adult mentors. Keith Hamilton said, "If youth are not integrated into the body of the church you will not have disciples." We celebrate that Covenant churches are recruiting centers to bring people to vibrant faith in Jesus Christ. We also celebrate that we are growing as a center of comprehensive discipleship where people brought to Christ can enter into a life-long process of being fully formed in him. Rodney, Byron, Keith, and the faithful pastors and people of the Covenant Church in Alaska are calling us to work together, to be the church, and to disciple a new generation of leaders to share and be the good news of Jesus Christ in a broken and fractured world.

The Burning Heart

(An excerpt from Oswald Chamber‟s “My Utmost for His Highest”) It is the dull, bald, dreary, common place day, with common place duties and people, that kills the burning heart unless we have learned the secret of abiding in Jesus. Luke 24:32 They asked each other, “Were not our hearts burning within us while he talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?”

Casting Your Nets of Anxiety By Salena Tomaganuk March 14, 2008 One of the worst days of my life was when I found out three of my cousins drown in the ocean at home. One body was found, but they did not find the others. A few days after that happened I decided to take a nap because I did not want to feel pain or think about the loss of my cousins. When I woke up from the nap the pain was still there and God reminded me that no matter what I do to cover up or hide the pain it will still be there until I give it to him. Then I read the Bible and found Matthew 11:28, “Then Jesus said, "Come to me all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens and I will give you rest." (NLT) Many of us look for love, security, comfort and anything else that will make us feel better to take away the pain. We look for the pain to go away through relationships, money, drugs, alcohol and materialistic things, but we are never satisfied. If you are like me and try to escape your problems, we will never experience freedom. But when we “cast all our anxiety on him” (1 Peter 5:7) (NIV) we will experience freedom. Sometimes as Christians, we forget that we have Jesus who gives us true satisfaction and freedom from bondage. We need to remember that Jesus came to set us free. It is when we get caught up on what the world has to offer we lose sight of all that God has done and is doing for us. First Peter 5:7 says "Cast all your anxiety upon him because he cares for you" (NIV).

ACC Granted „Candidate for Accreditation‟ Status ORLANDO, FL (February 20, 2008) – Alaska Christian College (ACC) today received the “candidate for accreditation” status it had been seeking from the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) over the past five years. “Now we‟re recognized as an excellent educational institution by our accrediting organization as well as the U.S. Department of Education,” said Keith Hamilton, ACC president since its founding in 2001. The decision could significantly influence the future of the school‟s students because they will be able to receive state and federal financial aid, as well as transfer credits to other accredited institutions. A review panel at the ABHE annual convention needed only three minutes of deliberation following a 35-minute presentation by school officials before rendering its decision. “They stood and applauded when they gave us the news,” Hamilton said. The ABHE decision will not change the school‟s need for donations to continue further financial assistance to students and growth of the school‟s offerings, Hamilton said. The government aid will not cover all of the costs, and students have a difficult time making up the difference. Hamilton said it is unusual for a school to achieve the “candidate for accreditation” status so soon after its formation. He recalled the words of the ABHE executive director when the college began its process: “No one that I know of has, in the history of the association, had the audacity to seek accreditation with such a young institution.” Today, that audacity was rewarded, and Hamilton is looking forward to Friday‟s banquet, when that pride again will be on display. “We will be wearing our Kuspuk outfits,” Hamilton said, referring to the Native Alaskan clothing.

1. A king needs to hand over his throne to one of his sons – so he decides to run a horse race, and the son with the slower horse will be the winner and gain the throne. Each son feared the other would cheat and run his horse slower than it is capable of running, so they went to an elder whom they knew was very wise and asked him for advice – and they were given the answer that was wise and satisfactory to both. What did the wise old elder tell them?

2. If your mother is named Sandy, and she only has 4 daughters, what is the name of the other daughter if the other three are named Penny, Nickle and Dime?

3. If today is Monday, what is the day after the day before the day before tomorrow? Answers on pg 12 6

Eskimo Lore on “Laughter‟s Point” Taken from http://www.nunivak.org/jukebox/dogs2.html

A group of dogs were preparing to swim across Akulurer, “Etolin Strait.” They gathered at a place called, “Laughter‟s Point” (Englam Cingia). Their mouths were sewn together, but were capable of talking. At that moment, they started to chant a song: “Tugga-ya-gi-ii, tagga-ya-gi-ii, tagga-gi-ii, arr-sau-ngam-ta, elli-rau-ngam -ta, tagga-ya-ii.” (Although we are poor orphan dogs, we are happy.) As the song advanced, one dog snickered from something funny, yet another snickered even louder. The rest could not hold back any longer, so all poured out laughing loudly. The stitches that held their mouth shut tore apart from their endless laughter. Apparently they had to cancel their upcoming swim. Today, a mouth of a dog appears to have had stitches torn apart. Laughter‟s Point was named after this unusual incident. 11

Field Director’s Corner

Wanted: Not Dead But Alive! This last week Nancy and I went out to the Y-K Delta on a three village rendezvous. We partnered with Arctic Barnabas Ministry who borrowed a Navajo from Soar. Joining us was Ralph Griffey, 81 years of age from CA, who first came to Alaska in 1945. Also, from Merge Ministries in TX, was Dale Lusk and his wife Sara. As it is with all of our trips, it was so wonderful to worship and fellowship with our sisters and brothers in Western Alaska. Our “southern” friends traveling with us learned what spring is like in Alaska...brrrrrrr! While in Mekoryuk, the wind chill was probably in the neighborhood of –30 degrees with blowing snow making visibility not good! Weather caused us to return home a bit early. When Nancy checked her email, she informed me that the new Pastor in White Mountain ask for prayer for Karl Ashenfelder, who had went out hunting on Monday and did not return during the night. A search and rescue was sent out to look for him the next morning. The Monday night temperatures were reported to be just below zero with a wind chill of –30 degrees due to high winds. My heart sank as thoughts rushed through my head. “No, Lord! Not Karl! Not now!” I wondered what might have happened. “Did he have a heart attack? Or an accident? Did his snogo break down? Did he suffer a cold freezing slow death?” As did many others, I pleaded with God for it not to be so. “Lord, Karl is my good friend. You know how I have learned to love him over the years and how we have had some good talks about life and the church. And Lord, Karl was so instrumental in bringing the McElwees to White Mountain. And now, You take him home?” Two days later, we received the wonderful news. He was found...not dead but alive. I found out where he was temporarily staying in Koyuk and called him. He said he had shot a caribou and got off course. His survival skills had been honed after 72 years of life in Alaska. Between the snow and caribou meat, he was well fed and with plenty of liquid. He said he was down to one match and ready to spend his third night on the tundra, when a rescue plane finally spotted his blue tarp stretched out over the deep snow. He told me, “ I was once lost, but now I am found…both spiritually and now physically. I have received so many calls since people heard the good news that I am alive. But it is not as good news as the Good News of how Jesus rescues the lost!”

Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

Racial Healing: Need Freedom to Say Dumb Things By Stan Friedman

CHICAGO, IL (February 22, 2008) – Honest conversations that help Christians advance racial understanding must allow participants to “not be afraid to say some dumb things,” journalist Ed Gilbreath told a forum at North Park Theological Seminary on Thursday afternoon.

that often lay a burden on others in ways rarely recognized, Gilbreath said. He laughed at how his white colleagues at Christianity Today would always turn to him for a black person‟s perspective on events because he was the expert on “all things African-American.”

Without the freedom to say dumb things, and even speak words that are rude, unkind or ignorant, true healing dialogue cannot occur because the depth of discussion needed will not occur, added Gilbreath, author of the critically acclaimed book Reconciliation Blues: A Black Evangelical‟s Inside View of White Christianity. Also needed is trust - trust that the other person genuinely wants reconciliation, he added.

He quipped, however, that there were times he relished the opportunity and sometimes felt slightly threatened when another African-American was hired at the organization, especially if they had a different perspective than his own. Gilbreath laughed as he recalled thinking at the time, “These are my white people! I‟ve worked too hard to condition them.”

There have been the times, for example, a person didn‟t realize the racism in their comments when they told Gilbreath, “Ed, you‟re different. I don‟t even think of you as black.” Such remarks betray the lie that society has become colorblind. “Our „colorblindness‟ has hindered us from seeing the distance we still need to travel,” Gilbreath said. The biggest obstacle to reconciliation is that “We still don‟t know each other,” Gilbreath said. To overcome the barriers, “We must work, live and worship alongside one another to get to know one another.” By being with one another, people can move beyond the labels and stereotypes

Gilbreath said Christians must live the call to love others as the Apostle Paul declares in 2 Corinthians 5:16: “From now on, we regard no one from an earthly point of view.” Such love will require intentionality, he added. Gilbreath said he does not believe that every church has to be multi-ethnic, but all congregations, regardless of their ethnicity, must have the heart to reach beyond themselves. The church will grow richer as a result because, “Each race represents a unique side of God‟s image.” Despite the racial divisions that still exist, Gilbreath stated, “The divide is not too wide for the cross, the cross of Christ.”

John 4:9, 27 4 The Samaritan woman said to him, “you are a jew and I am a Samaritan woman. How can you ask me for a drink?” (For Jews do not associate with Samaritans.) 27 Just then his disciples returned and were surprised to find him talking with a woman. But no one asked, “What do you want?” or “Why are you talking with her?”

Making Moral Decisions www.CreationOnTheWeb.org Famous U. S. pollster, Barna Research, demonstrated how Americans make their moral decisions. About half of all adults (54%) claim that they make their moral choices on the basis of specific principles or standards they believe in. Other common means of making moral choices include doing what feels right or comfortable (24%), doing whatever makes the most people happy or causes the least conflict (9%), and pursuing whatever produces the most positive outcomes for the person (7%). Among those who claim to make moral decisions based on specific principles, a wide variety of sources were listed as the wellspring of that moral guidance. Three out of every ten people named the Bible as the source of those principles. Overall, just one out of every six adults (16%) claim they make their moral choices based on the content of the Bible. And America has a much stronger Christian influence than most western countries, where this figure is likely to be much lower. This is not really surprising, because the more that people reject the Bible‟s authority in one area, like science, for example, the more they‟ll reject it in other areas, like morality, and we now see laws being passed to reflect the decline of biblical morality. After all, our basic moral code comes from the Bible in the first place. We could work hard on changing the laws, but then a change of government could reverse them anyway. We see real lasting change when people‟s hearts and minds are turned towards the Lord Jesus Christ as their Creator and Savior. CMI ministry helps affirm the truth and authority of the Bible.

How Not to Look Like an Alaskan Tourist If you are coming up to Alaska for a bit this summer, you may need to understand Alaska terms so you do not look like a tourist. 1. Ulu: A Native, half-moon, all-purpose knife - pretty slick! 2. Bear Insurance: Handguns .357 or better, 12 gauge shotguns, or small, handheld, nuclear weapons. 3. Alternative Bear Insurance: It's the best protection of all ...... always be with someone you can outrun. 4. The Bush: Places in Alaska you can only get to by plane or boat (that is 90% of the state) and the villages that are located there. 5. Ditch Divers: 4-wheel drive owners learning the hard way - they have to drive slow on ice and snow .... just like the rest of us! 6. Bunny Boots: Big, fat, white rubber boots that keep your feet warm to -65. 7. A Three Dog Night: It's so cold, that two dogs ain't keepin' ya warm enough. 8. Permafrost: From about 2-5 feet under the surface - ground that is frozen year round. Probably should be called perma-ice. 9. Moose Nuggets: Moose droppings found in everyone's yard AND in all the gift shops believe it or not ..... dried and cured. 10. Mukluk: No ... it's not something you just stepped in out there on the tundra but rather very warm, fur boots usually knee high.

Wanted...OLD PICTURES! ECCAK Annual Meeting, Cont‟d

You don't become a missionary by crossing the sea but by seeing the cross. 8

Next, Arctic Barnabas Ministry arranged housing for everyone; not one person had to pitch a tent, “Well organized and great hospitality within the homes!” And last, but not least, the “old faithful” of all our collaborating partners, MARC brought many of our delegates and participators in from bush Alaska via plane. The Lord‟s hand was on them and everyone arrived safe and sound. “LORD, WE GIVE YOU THANKS AND PRAISE FOR THESE MANY BROTHERS‟ AND SISTERS‟ SERVICE AND FOR YOU, LORD, BEING WITH US!” Matthew 18:20 For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.”

We hope that many of you enjoyed the new 2008 ECCAK calendar. As we think about putting out another calendar for 2009, perhaps you have some old pictures from the “good old days” that you would like to share with us. Please send the to: ECCAK—PO Box 70749 Eagle River, AK 99577. We will scan them and return them to you. Be sure to provide us with your return address. Ruth Simon & her sister Josephine (picture contributed by Kathy Bergamaschi, White Mountain

Correction March/April 2008 Chilling News The picture of the boy in the boat labeled “Noah” was not Noah; it is Showalter Smith. 9