the sweetest couple

AJ & Miss June Salles have been the inspiration of the camp. Their gentle spirit and servant heart combined with their skill in preparing the food has contributed greatly to the spirit of all who come here. They come all the way from the deep south (Kiln, MS) to serve as our Lord directs them and with out complaint. (Oh, maybe there was a little when one of them would lock the other in the cabin for a while.) AJ has got to be the best northern pike cook around. (even Roger and Carole goes for seconds and then some) As you can see in their eyes in the picture, there love for one another remains burning and the joy of oneness in marriage is obvious. This couple is loved by all of us. AJ, Miss June thank you and Yes! We love you.

unconditional love in action

Roger says, "At camp ladders are only used as back up equipment; and serving means that one must suffer for Christ!"

Cisco answers, "Okay, Roger; its only because you are my elder that must I listen to that kind of bible WISDOM and if that is what you think true discipleship is all about.

earth movers in action

AT THE CROSS UP ON THE THIRD HILL

Daniel Anthony Jones spent the summer at camp,first as a camper then a helper. He announced he wanted to be a 'SAM'. Sam Minatra, A YOUNG STRONG SERVANT OF THE LORD, has been a helper at camp for quite some time and left camp early this year to serve in Sudan. But he was here long enough for some of the boys to decide they would like to be like him. Daniel is now attending a christian youth camp in Anchorage.

A family sold out to and committed to serving our Lord.

What a refreshing; to see the excitement that a whole family has for serving our Lord Jesus Christ. Jason & Kim Kopp, and family, live in Galena and are committed servants in living out Christ. They sacrificially and lovingly at every opportunity share the love of Jesus with whom ever our Lord put in their path; a path that leads to salvation in Him. During a two week stay Jason accepted the challenge of leading the building of the winter cabin and under his effort (with much support from the Samaritan’s volunteer group) much more was accomplished then expected. Even Daniel completed his own construction project and for its final feature, a cross for the entry way. Kim and the girls were ever helpful in the kitchen and dinner service areas; making sure that all the people at camp were given the best possible treatment in food service. Pray for Jason and the family as God leads them into full time missions work along side Roger and Carole.
During some of the kid's camping time Jason helped out where ever help was needed; whether it was with driving boats or doing odds and ends around camp. He was also a camp counselor for a cabin of boys.

the heat is on! No more cold!

Cisco says: “I love my bride Margret and I want to keep her warm in our room. I put in a wood stove and I’m going to make a fire so it will be nice and toasty for her when she’s done with all her chores. Ain’t I a nice, serving and protective husband?

Daniel says, "Hey! Don't forget my project. you can come visit"

Care taker's cabin is coming up

Kopp and crew is hard at it rain or shine. Praise our Lord for Cisco, Jim and all the other Sp people helping out so generously. Should be ready for the freeze soon coming to this part of Alaska.

Steve's mode of travel between villages

Oh boy! This is going to be a long trip from camp to Galena. I should have listened to Cisco and hitch a ride on that float plane and flew in stead. Oh well! I'll just enjoy the famous and muddy Yukon River and view the beauty of God's wonderful creation all around me; and pray that a giant northern pike don't take revenge and think I'm something tasty to eat. Anyway I should be there before dark. After all I'll do anything for Luther.

The Pollard grader is hard at work.

Fred and Lynn Pollard lent the camp a fine machine (Pollards in front of their new home). They delivered it to Nenana all the way from Kenai Alaska. The machine works very well and can do fine art work of the earth but it's the novice operator (Roger) who is not an artist with it. Please pray that God will supply the funds obligated for the remainder of the $$7,800shipping cost.

A J has northern pike for dinner tonight.

The fish is a real eater in the Alaskan waters but tonight this killer fish is our dinner. AJ

Samaritans are hard at it!

It was not long ago the roof and then the siding was on. Now interior finish is underway. The dinning hall is getting a knotty pine finish and the kitchen has new easy to clean wall. The work is being very well done. The SP volunteers are exceptional people.