A glimpse of what God is doing in the Aleutian and Buvuma Islands!
Andrew & Karina Smith
Serving with Global Outreach International
Alaska Village Missions
Shepherd’s Heart International Ministry, Uganda
Shortly after our family returned from the Lower 48, we divided up for ministry.
Andy and the boys joined the Lowes in Sand Point, Popof Island, AK for a Vacation Bible School.
Karina and her sister, Pamela, traveled to Uganda to attend Auntie Peace & Danze Fred’s wedding ceremonies.
We plan our way, but God directs our steps!
This summer we had the joy to once again serve alongside Jeff, Amber & Parker Lowe in the remote villages of the Alaskan Peninsula!
On our way out to help with the VBS, we got about 15 minutes from Sand Point (450 miles from the nearest road!) when the weather forced us to turn around and find another village to stay at until it cleared…in Alaska that sometimes takes a while! We ended up “stuck” in a village for several days waiting, but God knows his reasons! He gave us a comfortable, dry place to stay, and we had many Gospel conversations with friends there. Perhaps most importantly, since we could not be there for the VBS, the Sand Point youth stepped up and helped lead! This was the first time for most of them. And they did GREAT! Praise the Lord! I’m so excited to see our leadership role continue to diminish as they do more and more.
“Look what the Lord has done!”
Auntie Peace sang with her brother as she entered the church and with her new groom as they exited! Radiant joy overflowed at both the Kwanjula and the wedding as we all witnessed the beauty the Lord has created from ashes!
Pam and I had a fantastic trip! Every moment held some adventure and some new treasure. We especially enjoyed visiting with our Ugandan SHIM family and hearing how the Lord is working in and through them.
As with many ministry trips, I was sick when this one began. And as often happens, I questioned whether I really should travel. And, as God has done so many times before, He healed me as I went. Every day brought more energy than the day before. Currently, I am the healthiest I have been in 8 years!
Look what the Lord has done!
Shepherd’s Heart new ministry site on main Buvuma Island!
This central location will enable greater ministry with much easier access! They have already begun using it for outreach to pastors and the community.
It was so good to hear Robert & Carol share the passion and vision God has given them for their family and SHIM!
Andy & the boys attended the state cross-country meet along with Timmy & Audra Jackson. They went to cheer the Sand Point runners, who were excited to see them!
Jacksons and Smiths with
Sand Point cross-country team
To give toward the Smith’s ministry in Alaska
To give to SHIM’s ministry in Africa
For current updates on God’s work in Uganda