Chai Lattes and the Christian Life: Great News from Alaska

Last summer, I spent two weeks in Nenana, Alaska with some of the most amazing young people. The team served the community doing everything from cleaning up a dog park, working with the elderly and I think they pulled every weed in the community J The team was invited by the tribal council with the expectation that we would also work on a house while we where there of a man named Jeff. Jeff’s house was close to being condemned. The team worked in his kitchen and the bathroom and removed much trash especially alcohol bottles. I got a call from the ministry we worked with the summer. They met with the tribal council to set-up a potential trip again this summer. The tribal council invited them back saying, “When the group left last summer, Jeff stopped drinking. He hasn’t touched alcohol since August. He stops by every morning to get a cup of coffee from the tribal council.” How exciting. The team didn’t spend much time with Jeff himself, but with each piece we removed, we prayed that God would remove the things that bind Jeff and as new wood and appliances were added, we prayed that new life and transformation would come. And it has! What blessing. What a gift to know that services speaks volumes. Crazy Love Team, I am so proud of you! Thank you for your servant hearts and love.