So BUM! I won't be able to come back to Kalskag this fall. God is moving me on to something else. I have learned so much from my friends, the kids and the Elders. I've enjoyed teaching Head Start for a few years. With the Lord's help, I brought in coats, boots, clothing, and many other things for the community. I was blessed to host two Elder feeds and the HUGE undertaking of Christmas in Kalskag, where over 200 families across the U.S. provided gifts for the children/teens. We even landed on KTUU Channel 2 News! Over the years, I've had the privilege of helping families get their lights on and provide wood for heat, helped with taxes and getting job training or a GED. We laughed together and cried and hugged each other. At Calvary Mission I've lead Coffee with Jesus Bible Study, held kids club & VBS, ministered in services and of course, prayed for our communities daily. I am very sad to not be able to return to my home and community but I know God is doing this for His glory and my good (Romans 8:28). The Kuspuk school district started a preschool and evicted head start out of the school. Head start was unable to secure a building for a center based program. Head start had been serving the communities of Kalskag & Lower Kalskag for over 20 years. I pray the Lord will allow me to return soon. I will truly miss you all. I am forever changed by the love you showed me.
Love, Sayak ~ Shelly
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| My activities in and around Kalskag |
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| The Elder Dinner and gifts |
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| My little friends in Head Start! |
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| My Church and Bible Study friends |
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| Calvary Mission is where most of the ministry took place with Pastor Mark Ausdahl. |
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| My special friends in Kalskag |
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| Christmas in Kalskag |
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| Even though the temps drop God has given me a promise and reminds me by a double rainbow over my house... and we can still dance! |
