mission alaska 2014
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Dr. Alan Hix, associate professor of christian studies at Shorter University, and Shorter students go on a mission trip to Alaska.TRANSCRIPT
Mission Alaska 2014
Spring Break Missions
February 27-March 7, 2014
Mission Alaska 2014
The Christian Studies Department and Shorter BCM partnered together
with GraceWorksMinistries to offer
students the mission trip of a life time—working the Alaskan Iditarod Dogsled
Race.
Shorter University Mission Team
Experiencing “The Last Great Race”
Race set up, trail guarding, and volunteer support were only a part of
the job.
Lots of Fence and posts!
Interesting People
Off they go an a 1,000 mile trek!
Take Down and Tired!
Willow FBC
Shorter Team leads in worship in Willow.
FBC Willow, our host for the Iditarod.
Pioneer Senior Center“Serenading” the Seniors
Alaska Food Bank
Catholic Social Services
Sharing a Witness with Street People in Anchorage
Park Ministry
Park Kids
Winter Fun
Snow! Snow! Snow!
Home Base: Calvary Baptist Church, Anchorage
Shorter Students lead worship in Chapel for all the mission teams.
Below: Our trusty Eagle van. Veteran of two Shorter Mission Trips.
Shorter with GraceWorks Staff
Remembering Last Year
Come Join Us in 2015SCHEDULE
• March 5. Thursday. Arrive Anchorage
• Mar 7. Saturday. Iditarod Start Anchorage. Travel to Willow.
• Mar 8. Sunday. Iditarod Re-Start in Willow
• Mar 9-11. Monday - Wed. Ministry Projects
• March 12. Thursday. Snow Day
• Depart Anchorage Evening. Mar 12. Thursday.
• Arrive Home, March 13.
TRIP COSTS: $550 - Anchorage Portion
(Includes meals, lodging, local transportation.)
Airfare
For more information, contact:Dr. Alan Hix, Assoc. Prof. of Christian StudiesShorter [email protected]
Mission Web site: http://missionmatch.com/