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Bethlehem Lutheran Church

Serving In Alaska
July 20, 2019
Community: Wasilla
Partner: Mat-Su Covenant Church
Staff: Dennis Holsman Jr, Mary Holsman, Rick Millikin

Gathering for a Great Supper

by Rick Millikin | July 21, 2019 9:04 PM

We asked God’s blessing upon the meal before we sat down to devour some tacos!

Gathering for a Great Supper

Speaker Tom

by Mary | July 22, 2019 1:34 AM

Today, Sunday, we enjoyed worshiping with our host church family, Mat-Su Covenant Church.  Tom shared a great message regarding walking through life with God as our guide :)

Speaker Tom

Independence Mine

by Mary | July 22, 2019 1:36 AM

We enjoyed an afternoon at Hatcher's Pass and Independence Mine, some of us even tried our hand at panning for gold :)
Independence Mine

The Radio Crew

by Rick Millikin | July 22, 2019 11:04 AM

You can listen live to these guys on Tuesday at 12:05 pm (central). We’re gonna be on Pastor Rick’s radio program, Lifted Up. Listen this Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 12:05 for a different crew each day. 

Www.kjlp.org


The Radio Crew

Morning Radio Crew

by Rick Millikin | July 22, 2019 6:19 PM

You can hear us at 12:05 Tuesday. Www.kjlp.org 

Morning Radio Crew

Cleaning the Woods

by Rick Millikin | July 22, 2019 6:20 PM

We are starting the work for what will eventually be a prayer walk through the trees. 

Cleaning the Woods

Build That Wall

by Rick Millikin | July 22, 2019 6:22 PM

At least a small one. We’re building a small retaining wall for the landscape rock at HeartReach Pregnancy Center. 
Build That Wall

No Weeds

by Rick Millikin | July 22, 2019 6:23 PM

We need the vapor barrier all the way to the edge. 
No Weeds

Please Don’t Miss!

by Rick Millikin | July 22, 2019 6:24 PM

Driving the rebar support stakes in to help hold the wall when we move the rock into place. 
Please Don’t Miss!

Job Complete

by Rick Millikin | July 22, 2019 6:25 PM

Whew. It was a hot day, but we got it done. 
Job Complete

World's Largest Vegetables

by Mary | July 23, 2019 4:28 PM

It is amazing to see how enormous the vegetables can grow here in Alaska - - - due to  the 20 plus hours of sunshine each day of the summer  :)

World's Largest Vegetables

Ididarod Puppies

by Mary | July 23, 2019 4:32 PM

At the Ididarod Museum it was interesting to learn about this grand, traditional, dog-sled event - - - and to cuddle the little six week old Alaskan Huskies :)
Ididarod Puppies

Today’s Radio Crew

by Rick Millikin | July 23, 2019 6:03 PM

We had a great time with Pastor Rick on the Lifted Up radio show. You can hear it Wednesday at 12:05. 

Today’s Radio Crew

Finishing the Rock Bed

by Rick Millikin | July 23, 2019 6:04 PM

The boys did a great job, but we thought it could use a ladies touch. 
Finishing the Rock Bed

Over 30 Stumps to Remove

by Rick Millikin | July 23, 2019 6:06 PM

We knew it was going to be hard work, but we started digging out stumps, one at a time. 
Over 30 Stumps to Remove

This One is Stubborn!

by Rick Millikin | July 23, 2019 6:08 PM

But, we will prevail. 
This One is Stubborn!

Boom

by Rick Millikin | July 23, 2019 6:08 PM

That one is gone. On to the rest!
Boom

Energy Boost

by Rick Millikin | July 23, 2019 6:10 PM

Headed to lunch at the Wasilla Visitor Center and Museum. We packed a sandwich. 
Energy Boost

Perfect Weather

by Rick Millikin | July 23, 2019 6:11 PM

For a picnic. 
Perfect Weather

The Dungeon

by Rick Millikin | July 23, 2019 6:12 PM

Well, maybe not a real one, but we saw some mining history that was pretty cool. 
The Dungeon

Back to Work

by Rick Millikin | July 23, 2019 6:14 PM

And do we ever mean WORK! We dug on this bad boy for an hour and even the chainsaw couldn’t free it. So we put some muscle into it. Watch this. 
Back to Work

Told You

by Rick Millikin | July 23, 2019 6:16 PM

We got that thing out.  Normally this would take at least a half-ton pickup and chain. Lol. 
Told You

We Wrapped up the Day

by Rick Millikin | July 23, 2019 6:17 PM

But first we conquered at least 11 of these beasts. 
We Wrapped up the Day

Working Hard

by Rick Millikin | July 23, 2019 6:19 PM

We are helping another mission team out that needed to head to Fairbanks, so we’re taking care of all their mattresses. No reason not to have a little fun doing it. 24 more to go! 
Working Hard

Cutting Tile

by Mary | July 23, 2019 11:51 PM

We are gaining new skills as we work at our mission sites - - - such as cutting tile.

Cutting Tile

Thrifters Rock

by Mary | July 23, 2019 11:55 PM

It was fun to volunteer at Thrifters Rock in Wasilla and in Palmer - - - their creative store design is similar to a boutique :)
Thrifters Rock

Bean's Cafe for the Needy

by Mary | July 25, 2019 12:36 AM

Today we had the wonderful opportunity to prepare and serve meals to many homeless people at the Bean's Cafe in Anchorage.

Bean's Cafe for the Needy

Aaron's Testimony

by Mary | July 25, 2019 12:37 AM

Aaron, the head cook at Bean's, shared his amazing testimony as we worked alongside him preparing and serving meals.
Aaron's Testimony

Tiling and Grouting

by Mary | July 30, 2019 7:34 AM

This bathroom at the Alaska Bible College is coming together with some helping hands busy tiling and grouting :)

Tiling and Grouting

Cutting Panel Pieces

by Mary | July 30, 2019 7:39 AM

Panel pieces are carefully measured and cut for the bathrooms at Alaska Bible College.
Cutting Panel Pieces

Panel Placement

by Mary | July 30, 2019 7:41 AM

The panel pieces are nailed to the wall.
Panel Placement

Detail Work

by Mary | July 30, 2019 7:48 AM

Adding some detailed work to the bathroom remodel :)
Detail Work

God's Great Creations

by Mary | July 30, 2019 7:53 AM

Enjoying the beauties and awesomeness of God's creations in Alaska :)
God's Great Creations

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