--Seward--

Back in Anchorage, I spent some quality time with Bro. and Sis. Blackshear. They are wonderful people and very dear to my heart. =) I helped them out in any way that I could; running little errands as needed. One day, we picked up people from the airport that were coming to work with the Halls in King Salmon and do Vacation Bible School for a week. I tried to be a blessing to the Blackshears and everyone around me. I felt like that was my purpose in Alaska!

After Camp Meeting, Sis. Sparks (Pastor's wife in Seward) asked me if I would speak at their church - Marathon Ministries - on the following Sunday. Her husband was going to be away and they needed a speaker. I was SO shocked and taken aback. I couldn't believe it! I told her that I didn't feel capable or worthy, but that I would speak if that's what she felt was right.

On Sunday (the day I flew out), Bro Blackshear very kindly loaned me his pick-up truck and I drove two and a half hours to the beautiful little town of Seward. There I had church with a very new group of people (about 12), and we had a good service! I sang a couple of songs before going up to speak, and then I shared what God had laid on my heart. While I was speaking I felt like it wasn't going over well at all. I thought, “I don't think they are understanding me; I'm probably not even making sense!" But, afterward we had a good altar call and the Lord blessed. Believe me; I am not claiming to be a speaker and especially not a "preacher". I was a nervous wreck speaking to just a small group of 12! But, if God asks me to do something, I will do it to the best of my ability. I thank God for this opportunity, and I hope that I was able to be a blessing to everyone who heard me that day in Seward, Alaska.

Afterwards, Sis Sparks took me out for a lovely dinner and tour about the city. She was very kind and gracious to me and even gave me some really neat souvenirs. I am so thankful for the many wonderful people God has placed in my heart. Soon it was time to leave and drive back to Anchorage where I would fly out around 1 am.

Check out the pics:

An inside view of the church
The city of Seward; you can see how quaint it really is!
Downtown Seward
A view of Exit Glacier in SewardTwo cuties! =)

Halibut fishing...

Traditionally, after camp meeting a group of people(up to 20)from the church get together on a charter boat and go deep sea fishing(off the coast of Homer). Bro. Glover (District Secretary) asked me if I wanted to go. I laughed and said sarcastically, "Yeah, that sounds fun!" He said, "No, I'm serious. Do you want to go? I think you'd really enjoy it!" =) I thought, "Why not?! I might as well make the most out of this trip!" So, I went.
To make a long story short, I had a blast! It was a lot harder work than I had imagined, but it was fun! I caught 10 halibut, 4 of them were "keepers". We had a limit of 2, but since some people were sea-sick we were able to catch their fish for them. ;)
...We will definitely enjoy the Halibut here in the Powell home...

*As a side note, the women definitely kept up with, if not out-fished the men. It was great!!!...hehe*

Here's a slideshow of our fishing day...Enjoy! =)

Alaska-Yukon Family Camp

After youth camp, it was time for family camp (or camp meeting). It was awesome! Pastor Johnny King was the day speaker, and Bro. Timothy Spell was the evening speaker. What a powerful duo! I enjoyed Bro. King and Bro. Spells ministry very much. They were anointed and their messages were SO wonderful! We had some awesome, awesome church!
I helped out where ever I was needed, and tried to be a blessing to the Alaska-Yukon District. I met some wonderful people, and really enjoyed my time with everyone at Family Camp. After camp, I believe we all felt strengthened and renewed, ready to work harder than ever and do our best where God has called us.

Check out this video of Bro. Spell singing an "oldie but a goodie" ;)

Alaska-Yukon Youth Camp

After returning to Anchorage from Ekwok and King Salmon, it was time to head for Youth Camp and Camp Meeting. The drive to the camp ground was about 2 and a half hours from Anchorage, but it was an absolutely gorgeous drive! At the youth camp, I worked as a counselor and helped out in any way I was needed. We had an awesome camp, and God did great things. Lives were definitely changed! Every person that came to the camp without the Holy Ghost, left being filled with it! Praise God! Everyone was strengthened, renewed, empowered and ready to live for God with all of their heart. It was a great camp! =)

On the last night of camp, we PARTIED!!! ohhh yeah!...check out the video:

*--Ekwok--*

Alaska!!!

Hello Everyone,

I just decided I would start a blog about my trip to Alaska. =) I thought I would share some pictures and experiences with you, especially since many of you did not know that I would be spending some time in Alaska this summer. I came up to do some missions work and also help out with the Alaska-Yukon youth camp and family camp.

I started my trip off with a week in a small village called Ekwok. This little village is made up by about 120 people and would be what we call "remote". No kidding! (We drew water from a well because there was no running water in the church we stayed in). I was kind of taken aback at first, but it was pretty much what I expected and I just went with the flow of things! I was with the Hall family(who pastor in King Salmon) and Sis. Judy(from New Hampshire). We went to Ekwok to do Vacation Bible School(VBS) for the children and have church services. It was awesome!!!
We stayed in the church building and "camped out" for the week. We had to turn our "house" back into "VBS" during the day, and back into "church" for the some of the evenings. We stayed very busy, hardly stopping, all week long, but it was worth it! Everyday, I would see 20-25 children learn about God and his love towards them. I wish I could have stayed there a little bit longer. The people of Ekwok, and other villages alike, need to know about Jesus!!!

This is just a very brief outline of my week in Ekwok, but I'm sure you get the idea. Enjoy the pictures! =)

My transportation to Ekwok. :)


A view of Ekwok village from the air!


The church building where we slept, ate, taught VBS, and had church in. Thank God for it!

My "room". It had just enough space for my bed. ;)