News from the North...

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Greetings from the Great Greening North,

Spring is finally here. We’ve had (mostly) beautiful weather for weeks, sunny skies and life springing up all around. Juneau is spectacular this time of year, with the Spruce still decked out in their winter black, the mountains still blindingly white, the sky pristine blue, and everywhere vibrant greens overwhelm the beige and tan of winter. By far our most beautiful season.

BUSY, BUSY, BUSY. 
Between ministry and construction, Mark has been so busy that he hasn’t even “wet a line” yet. Almost tragic, approaching the peak of steelhead season and not a day on the water. Ah, well… this too shall pass.
Mark left for California on the 5th for a wedding and a drive through Canada with his father, Mickey. It should be a great time, over 2500 miles of driving through some of the most beautiful country on the planet.

GOD TRULY IS GOOD 
We want to share a testimony with you. Most of you know that our middle daughter, Ellen, is a musical theater student at Western Carolina University. The students are strongly encouraged to try to get work in theater over their summer break and in light of this Ellen had to put off her decision regarding where she would spend the summer. We got down to the wire, just over twenty-one days before her travel date, and she decided to come home for the summer. We had an offer for a mileage ticket, but by now the miles needed far exceeded what we had so we decided to purchase a ticket. Whoops! Somehow the wrong date got entered and the scramble was on! It took days for the refund to finally be credited and by now ticket prices were skyrocketing and we’re beginning to wonder how we’re going to get her home. But our Father is intimately involved in the details of our lives and He loves to provide for His kids. 12 days out and low and behold a seat opens up, Charlotte to Juneau, $360.00! Less than it costs from Juneau to the West Coast! Thank you, Father!

INDIA
We are tentatively planning to go to India this fall. We’ll have the exact dates for you next month. If you have any desire to minister in India, give it some prayer. We’d love to have you join us.

SOUTH SUDAN
Right now South Sudan is in what amounts to a civil war, so our plans there are on hold. Please keep this young country in your prayers. Once again we see Islam in the role of aggressor, Christians are being slaughtered and freedom is under attack. Jesus, may your peace and freedom reign in South Sudan.

Thank you again for all you do for the sake of His kingdom,


Mark & Julie

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