I’m so happy to offer this new study… Spring Folio: a season of renewal This seven-part study for the spring focuses on the theme of renewal and the topics of wisdom, listen, trust, embrace, beauty, compassion, and opportunity. Each topic begins with Scripture and a devotional, followed by “Renewal in Process”Continue reading “Spring Folio: a season of renewal”
Category Archives: Service
See, Hear, Share: Missions in the North
Read any travel magazines or literature and you’ll find listed the many advantages of traveling to new places. Lists will include benefits such as challenging oneself, learning about the world, expanding one’s perspective, building and strengthening relationships, and experiencing new opportunities. But what if your travels were for expanding your Kingdom perspective? WhatContinue reading “See, Hear, Share: Missions in the North”
A Few Words From Our Volunteers…
This summer we had lots of volunteers in Alaska, helping SEND North. Have you ever thought about volunteering for a week? Here’s what some of our volunteers from this year had to say . . . In the tiny classic book, The Practice of The Presence of God by Brother Lawrence of theContinue reading “A Few Words From Our Volunteers…”
Called to Faithfully Serve
How does one judge the “success” of a short-term mission trip? Our Alaska teams were blessed with walking alongside and supporting missionary families who work in remote and difficult situations in North America. One team, of which I was a part, wrote and hosted a Vacation Bible School – type program forContinue reading “Called to Faithfully Serve”
Camp Flying
Imagine your first ride in a small airplane when you are only two weeks old and going home from the hospital! That’s the only way to travel home to a village in 86% of the villages in Alaska. Now, you are old enough to go to Bible camp and, again, the onlyContinue reading “Camp Flying”
SPOTS STILL OPEN!!! The Great Alaska Sporting Clay Classic of PA/NY
Team and individual spots still open!!! Shoot clays and support missions! Please forward link to your friends and family!!! 1st Annual GASCC of Pennsylvania/New York Sat., June 2, 2018 Rock Mountain Sporting Clay Susquehanna County, PA Register here: gascc-northeast.eventbrite.com PULL! Since 1937 SEND North has been sharing the love and hope of Jesus Christ to theContinue reading “SPOTS STILL OPEN!!! The Great Alaska Sporting Clay Classic of PA/NY”
Calling all Pennsylvania and New York shooters: your Great Alaska Sporting Clay Classic is here!
1st Annual GASCC of Pennsylvania/New York Sat., June 2, 2018 Rock Mountain Sporting Clay Susquehanna County, PA Register here: gascc-northeast.eventbrite.com PULL! Since 1937 SEND North has been sharing the love and hope of Jesus Christ to the people of the remote areas of Alaska and Northern Canada. Today SEND North continues the effort of Making NorthernContinue reading “Calling all Pennsylvania and New York shooters: your Great Alaska Sporting Clay Classic is here!”
I’m Ready for Some Real Information (aka: How to fill out a Get Started form)
So . . . you’ve been praying about missions and are considering the options in front of you: How can you be involved? Where should you go? How can you connect with an organization? Maybe you’re ready to hear about specifics, more details about the organization, the field, and possible opportunities. It’s time to GetContinue reading “I’m Ready for Some Real Information (aka: How to fill out a Get Started form)”
Is this opportunity for you?
SEND North is looking for a Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer to contribute to the success of SEND North’s ministry. This position is more than just numbers, journal entries, and tax returns. We are looking for the person God has chosen for SEND North – a person who is passionate about advancing the Kingdom through sound financial decisionsContinue reading “Is this opportunity for you?”
Great Alaska Sporting Clay Classic – Texas!
FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 2017 AMERICAN SHOOTING CENTERS HOUSTON, TX Our Houston clay shoot was a great success! Thank you to all who participated and planned for it! We’ll see you next year!
March Match-ness
SEND North is raising funds to purchase a Cessna 206 airplane that will be based in Fairbanks, Alaska. The main purpose for the plane is transporting SEND North missionaries and supporting the ministry of the Yukon River village teams and those to the north. The plane will also be used for camp flying during theContinue reading “March Match-ness”
Our Mission Today . . . And Every Day
Our church recently adopted the slogan “Life is Mission!” I love this, because it speaks truth. If we follow Jesus’ example, our life should be missional every single day. What is it to live missionally? It’s really not that difficult. It’s simply this: sharing the love of Christ. Mission happens in our everyday coming andContinue reading “Our Mission Today . . . And Every Day”
Jump In!
We want to help you, your family and your friends be involved in something big! Here are few opportunities to consider: 1. The Great Alaska Sporting Clay Classic: South Carolina Registration Now Open FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 2017 THE CLINTON HOUSE CLINTON, SC AWARDS Overall High Individual Overall Team High Overall Team Runner-up NEW – The PalmettoContinue reading “Jump In!”
Opportunity in Anchorage, Alaska
Hosts for Guesthouse SEND North is in need of a host couple to live on-site and oversee the day-to-day operations of the Anchorage guest house. This guesthouse is used by SEND North missionaries when they come to Anchorage for shopping, appointments, or travels to the Lower 48. This is a flexible timeframe opportunity: from severalContinue reading “Opportunity in Anchorage, Alaska”
GASCC Registration Now Open-SC and TX!
In South Carolina . . . AWARDS Overall High Individual Overall Team High Overall Team Runner-up NEW – The Palmetto Church Challenge – Calling all congregations to enter your best 4-person team(s) in the 2017 Great Alaska Sporting Clay Classic. **Clergy Bonus: include an ordained pastor on your team and receive 5 free mulligans! Friday, March […]
An Opportunity for You – RIGHT NOW
MKs (Missionary Kids): How you can be a significant part of their lives As parents, our first year on the mission field was tough . . . and for our kids it was even tougher. Our children left everything familiar to them and moved to a small, isolated community of strangers. And though we wereContinue reading “An Opportunity for You – RIGHT NOW”
Interview: Open Doors of Opportunity
We’ve known Paul and Marcia for the last decade. They have volunteered with SEND North in numerous capacities over the years, most recently as hosts at the SEND North Anchorage guesthouse. And while I’ve met many people over the years with a heart for ministry and service, I’ve not met anyone with larger hearts than theirs.Continue reading “Interview: Open Doors of Opportunity”
Chopstick Refresh
You never know what might happen in a day. God has often rejuvenated me when I didn’t even realize how much I needed it. Such was the case on this particular July day in rural Alaska, back in 2010. Our family had been caring for and feeding volunteer teams since the beginning of June, and simplyContinue reading “Chopstick Refresh”