Dillingham Ministry 2005

Lattis and Sharlotte spent 10 days in Dillingham with Pastors Debbie and Dave Milligan and the congregation of the future Anchor of Hope church. Lattis taught the Local Church Leadership Development Series and served as a consultant to the board of the church as they reworked their church constitution and by-laws. Sharlotte presented the challenge and need for an active children's ministry.

Dillingham is located approximately 350 air-miles southwest of Anchorage on the confluence of the Nushagak and Wood Rivers at the top of Bristol Bay. Dillingham is a predominately Native village of 2000 people and is a major air and sea hub for the Bristol Bay area consisting of 33 villages. The regional hospital for the Bristol Bay area is located at Dillingham as well.

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Village of Dillingham	The plane that brought us to Dillingham

Dillingham Museum	Church Van - bought just before our arrival.

Dillingham Boat Harbor	Dry Dock - many fishing vessels are located in Dillingham

Church building	Parsonage

Muddy Rubber Restaurant - good food - interesting ambience	Sunrise in Dillingham

Pastors Debbie and Dave Milligan	Pastor Debbie Milligan Preaching Funeral at Seventh Day Adventist Church and at graveside

High tides, strong winds, and rain not only caused water over the sea wall but blew a tree down on one of the buildings of the church during our visit	Lattis teaching Local Church Leadership Development Classes at the church

Dave and Debbie were great hosts - albeit Dave is a little mischievous - notice his plate of pancakes compared to Sharlotte's plate	Lake Aleknagik, north of Dillingham

Debbie and Sharlotte beachcombing after the storm - A beluga whale in Nushagak Bay	Lattis helped Dave cut wood while in Dillingham

Typical Scene in Dillingham	Sharlotte encouraged the church to pursue ministry to children - above is one of the puppets Sharlotte donated to the church - these puppets were made by a lady in Kansas City with a heart for children's ministry in Alaska

Lattis acted as the puppeteer during the service - these are more of the donated puppets	Some of the children of Dillingham

Sunday evening service - Pastor Debbie preaching - Sharlotte playing the keyboard - a wonderful congregation of people	Church fellowship celebrating Pastor's birthday

This is where we ate our last day in Dillingham	Regional Hospital located about 5 miles out of town

Gas price in Dillingham	The main road in Dillingham - the church is located on this road - see what you get if you spell it backwards

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