--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! =)