May 2008

Over the years I’ve stood and looked into many coffins at what used to be a living, breathing vibrant man, woman, or child, but as I stared into those coffins I could only see the lifeless shell of what once was. More times than I want to remember, I’ve felt so helpless knowing that there’s nothing I can do for them now. Matter of fact, there’s nothing God can do for them now– it is a sealed and done deal. Their choices made in life have forever sealed their destiny. Just the other day, again I looked into another coffin at a dear lady that we have known for many years. Again, I could also do nothing for her. However, while alive she had put her trust in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, sealing her future and destiny with Him. She is now and forever will be in the presence of our Lord Jesus. We are sad to loose her but have joy in knowing that she is walking hand in hand with the Lord. Oh what a day that will be, when my Jesus I shall see!

Because of you our partners, we are able to give that blessed hope to many across the vastness of Alaska. Many have received the promise and will forever be with Jesus in eternity. There are still many more who need to hear. With your help and prayer support, together we will see these lives become eternally secure in Jesus. Rejoice with us as we proclaim the Gospel of Christ across Alaska!

"Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6 (NIV).

To God be the Glory, we serve an awesome God. Praise the Lord!!

God’s blessings to you,
Robert C. Eldridge
General Director