KHBC 9 - 11yr Old Camp Session Update

David Dilley First camp is over and the kids returned to their villages. We are

re-grouping for the next camp of 12-14 yr. old kids that arrive Sat. At least 4-5 kids came to Christ in the 9-11 yr. camp. Praise God! Many others were touched by the Gospel truth and the seeds are planted
and watered. Please pray for them and their villages. Got some downtime today to catch up and rest...still fighting a cold
but getting better.

Mark here -- Please continue to pray for the children who accepted Christ while and camp. Once they return to their villages, Satan will seek to destroy and undermine their confession of faith in Jesus Christ. Pray that they remain strong and grow closer to Christ every day. Also please continue to pray for the children who heard the Gospel but have yet to accept Jesus as their Savior. May the seeds planted develop and may they come to know Christ.

Lastly, please keep David, Roger & Carole Huntington, and the other counselors in your prayers.

Affirmation Night

One of the most moving and powerful activities of the entire work week is Affirmation Night. Words can't do any justice to describe how the Holy Spirit is working during Affirmation Night.

Lives are changed at Kokrine Hills Bible Camp!

It is something you just have to experience for yourself!

I can't wait until next year -- Will you join us and be on mission with God?

Cabin Winterization Project Photos

Here are some random photo from the project

Cookies & Praise and Worship

The perfect combo

Door Troubles

Marty H and Tarek -- "Do you have the instructions for the screens"

Cabin Winterization Update - Final

Well, we're back (except for David D. - he stayed at camp with the kids, please keep him in your prayers as God continues to use him at camp to reach the kids for Jesus)!

The trip home only took 23 hours. Kyle from The Crossings took care of us while in Anchorage. Thanks Kyle!

I am posting a few pictures from various stages of the cabin project. As I have previously posted, God really came through for us! He provide EVERYTHING we needed RIGHT on TIME! He renewed and restored our bodies daily to accomplish the task. He kept our spirits high and enabled the team to bond and encourage one another as brothers and sisters in Christ.

Thanks to ALL of our supporter -- We Love YOU!

The Yukon Leap of Faith

After a week at camp, Ashley, Jessica and Kyla really formed a strong bonding friendship. So to seal the deal, they took the Yukon Leap of Faith.

I must admit, this was a sight to see. Especially Ashley's reaction when she realized the water wasn't as deep as she thought and the river floor was .... well .... very mucky. But to the ladies credit, they took the leap! And notice the absence of any of the men from our team???? Strangely enough they weren't there. Just Marty H and me were there --- you know just in case we had to jump in a rescue them from a big ol' salmon or something.

BTW, we have video too...... LOL

KHBC Cornhole Board Project

Marty and Ashley (along with the help of Tarek) gave a wonderful gift to the camp. It is our prayer that the kids have hours of fun playing.

Cabin Winterization Update

Praise the Lord, The cabin winterization project is complete. Thank you God for ALL of your provisions. Thank for the Christ Community Church, The Crossings at Birchwood, Abundant Life, Ron R., All of our financial and prayer warriors, our families and friends! Without you all, this would have been a very difficult project. But we felt your prayers and God allowed us to bond together in fellowship for His Glory to accomplish His will for Kokrine Hills Bible Camp. As a result, more children, families, and Alaskan Interior traveling missionaries will be able to come this patch of Holy ground along the Yukon River and come to know Jesus as their Redeemer, as their Savior, as their Friend and as their Lord, Amen.

Today is a Saturday 7:50 am Alaska time, we're heading home soon.
I will make most post when I get back home.

Serving Christ, Mark

Ashley finds a new calling

Mission trips can really stretch you and grow in area where God needs you to focus on. For example Ashley has really grown this week in area of building confidence when exposed to new things. For example, Ashley has found a new calling -- she is handling raw moose meat here. And if handling moose meat isn't enough; Ashley enjoyed several moose meat meals this week.

Super Kit surveying his accompishments

Roger asked for a volunteer to clear some (500 feet) timber at the North end of the landing strip. Having a servant's heart and thirst for adventure, Kit raised his hand. After a couple of minutes, Super Kit was finished by the 10am coffee break with the New York boys.

Hmmmmm ..... but where is his chain saw. Super Kit must have used his bare hands to push 'em down. Wow -- Now that's the Power of the Lord working.

Yes, Mark does work

See, I actually did some work too..................

Our Crew Chief David

David is chilling out after completing a full days work.
Hmmmmm, "we have a several bags of insulation left -- what can I do with it? Kit, Mark, David, Howard, and Marty -- I got an idea. We can insulate the connex."

Since we were a little ahead on the cabin project David and Greg conspired to assign us a small side project. It involved using a dozer to lift the connex, raise it up about 20 inches, level it, and install insulation and OSB under the flooring.
So David and I had to get ready for duty. And Kit is feeding us and checking out our handy work.
I guess they thought -- idle hands ...

Fishing Day for the kids

We have the true privilege of having two beautiful kids at camp with us this year. Kyla from The Crossings at Brichwood in Anchorage and Andreas from Abundant Life in Portland. It is very evident these two kids truly love Jesus.
Kyla has been helping her Aunt Viki in the kitchen and feeding us (very well mind you) all week. She truly has a servant's heart. Everyday, the various work teams look forward with great anticipation to an afternoon cookie visit from Kyla.
Andreas, has also been very helpful where ever he is needed. From running tools, to driving nails, to building at log boat dock - you name it Andreas raises his hand to help out.
And their reward for having a servant's heart was a fishing day and moose siting.
Oh, by the way, Tuesday during breakfast, Roger mentioned the need for camp counselors (especially for the grade school camp) -- and true to her serving spirit, Kyla answered the call and will be staying an extra couple of weeks as a counselor!
The Lord's Holy Spirit is actively at work in this place.