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Borneo Mission Trip
Posted by: | CommentsKeith and I will be going on a mission trip to Borneo in March for two weeks to build two churches.
Nearly ten years ago Upper Columbia Academy sent its first group of short term missionaries to the Iban people in the jungles of Borneo to build a church. From this small beginning, the opportunity for ministry in Borneo has increased rapidly. Because UCA has returned each spring break to the same area, we have established an ongoing relationship with the Borneo Mission and its church members. This partnership has had a compounding effect. In fact, since UCA students have begun building churches, Borneo youth have begun similar evangelism and building projects. According to Gilbert Tan (the local mission leader) baptisms have tripled in Borneo the past two years, and the demand for more churches is exploding.
Merry Christmas
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In August, we moved to from Michigan to Washington state. I now teach and run the computer network for Upper Columbia Academy near Spokane, Washington. God had blessed us and while we miss our friends in Michigan we see God’s clear leading in the change. The move, however, canceled our plans for a bike tour near Washington DC this last summer. I’ll try and recap some of the highlights from the year.
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Lego Aircraft Carrier
Posted by: | CommentsThis is not your average Lego Building set! It was made by Malle Hawking (Weebleleezer). It is about 5m long (16 feet), 1,40m (4.5 feet) wide and the height is about 1,20m (4 feet). It contains over 200,000 Bricks and weighs over 160 Kilos (350 lbs) and a five digit amount of costs. Building time was over one year and it will finish end of March 06. It has electrical lights on deck, hangar and aircrafts. Moveable Elevators and radar dishes and finally a motorized catapult!
John Noonan from the OpFor tells me that this is the USS Teddy Roosevelt which just finished up the last deployment of the Tomcat. His uncle is the chief engineering officer on the ship. (John’s only connection is to the real ship, not the Lego project.)
Can You Read This?
Posted by: | CommentsOlny srmat poelpe can.
cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it deosn’t mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny iprmoatnt tihng is taht the frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it
wouthit a porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Amzanig huh? yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt!
Shark Attacks Helicopter!?
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Every now and then I get asked about this picture or it shows up in an e-mail. Here’s what the e-mail says:
So let’s take a look at the different elements of the picture and what we know about them. Read More→
Honor and Respect
Posted by: | CommentsThis letter is from my “Uncle Wes” who lives in Sturgeon, Missouri. Wes served in the army in Germany at the end of World War II. We owe a debt of gratitude to those who have sacrificed to defend the freedoms we live today.
Westran High School
Huntsville, MOThank you for making me feel honored for my military service. I have been a veteran for more than five decades. This time spans the era of the Vietnam War and the anti-military feelings that were prevalent back then. I got into the habit of avoiding Veteran’s Day activities – until today.
A few weeks ago, a Westran High School staff member invited me to the Veteran’s Day breakfast and program held this morning. She told me that everything was to be done by the students. I was intrigued and decided to attend. I’m glad I did. What an experience!
Entering the school premises. I was welcomed by a student who directed me to the parking area. I was met there by a young lady who welcomed me with a big smile and escorted me to the door. The greeters at the registration table were most friendly and helpful. I was then directed to the area where young men were preparing and serving the food. A young lady asked my preference of a drink and brought to me at the table.
The students honored the roomful of veterans, in several ways. They honored and respected us not only with their service and the food but by getting dressed up for us. All were wearing their finest. This also demonstrated that you feel that our military service is important.
I felt greatly honored even before the program began. That is another outstanding experience which would take too much space to relate here.
Thank you for making this old veteran regain his pride in his military service. You brought tears to his eyes. In doing this, you also showed honor and respect for your country.
Thank you again,
Wes Peterson
4th of July Festivities
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We are enjoying the 4th of July Festivities here in St Louis. So far we have seen several air shows outside our motel window. These are scheduled to be going on for three days. Here are some pictures from our room.