Margo, Edna, Berkie and Bea decorating the church for Christmas
The Church's annual Ladies Cookie Exchange party was attended by women from both the Trident community and Akutan Village. Each woman brought two dozen cookies for the exchange as well as a treat to share.
A successful swap at the White Elephant Gift Exchange which is a tradition at the Cookie Exchange Party.
Christmas Caroling in the village as well as in the Trident Bunk Houses
Following the Christmas Caroling we gathered in the parsonage for refreshments and fellowship.
The Akutan School held it's Christmas Program on the afternoon of Christmas Eve and we were honored to be invited. This is the entire school population, Kindergarten through 12th grade. Margo has had the opportunity to volunteer at the school reading with the kids and helping with a quilting project they are doing for a fund raiser.
Joe, Gary and Mike carving turkeys and hams for our Community Christmas Eve Dinner. There were around 60 people from Trident and Akutan Village in attendance.
The dinner was served buffet style in the gym.
The Christmas Eve Candlelight Service followed the dinner. Bea Jackson led the 20 voice choir as they presented the Christmas story with songs and Scripture reading.
Pastor Gary leading the congregation in a responsive reading
Gary organized an indoor soccer tournament for Christmas Day for the entertainment of the Trident workers who had the day off. There were about 20 who participated on four teams.
"Team Sudan" the first place team won gift certificates to the Trident Store.
So fun to see these photos and imagine being there for Christmas! Looks like a great turnout from the plant and village. I'm sure you have had a wonderful time getting to know so many new friends. Love to you both as you serve the Lord in Akutan!
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What a wonderful community! It looks like you have an awesome women's ministry.
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