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Pray for our Alaska Mission Trip Team

2025-7-1 | Pastor Chuck Potts

Later this evening, our high school mission trip team is heading out to serve the ministries of KICY Christian Radio station in Nome, Alaska. We have appreciated all your prayer and support that has gone into preparing for this journey, and we look forward to representing all of The Grove Covenant as we serve the needs of this ministry.


Our team is helping with phase 1 of a two phase project they have been preparing for over the last few years. Here is a statement on the project from KICY’s website:

“After 65 years and multiple changes in both staff and equipment needs, our studio building needs some major work. The Arctic Broadcasting Association Board of Directors is embarking on a major revitalization effort which will take much prayer, funds, and volunteer labor. Over the next three to five years we plan to implement a two phase project to more efficiently conduct radio operations and better house our volunteers.


Phase 1 is to construct a small triplex on land adjacent to the studio building that we were able to purchase a few years ago. This building will house one 2-bedroom and two 1-bedroom apartments to replace the aging staff housing currently in the studio building. Phase 2 will be the renovation and reorganization of the studio building itself. We will be looking to replace windows, upgrade plumbing and electrical, replace the roof, and reorganize the interior as needed, potentially even moving walls, to better accommodate our current and future needs for the efficient operation of the radio station. Please pray with us as we take on this massive, needed project.”

We arrive in Nome early tomorrow morning and will be back here in the afternoon on Thursday, July 10. As we go, please pray for safety while traveling and while doing the construction projects. Pray for the team, that we may serve well together, that we grow in our faith as we learn to follow Jesus through serving others, and that our youth group community grows closer together along the way. Pray for good weather and great opportunities to experience the community and all that nature has to provide there in Nome. As a reminder, here is a list of all the students and leaders attending:

LEADERS:

Pastor Chuck Potts

Beth Simpson

Darci Church

Victor Quesada


STUDENTS:

Adrienne Stanfield

Betsy Kallok

Carter Riley

Jordan Quesada

Rachel Burgeson

Renea Phillips

We look forward to sharing all about our experience when we return. Be sure to attend the worship service on Sunday, August 10th for our Mission Spotlight. We will also have an update on the trip in the e-newsletter the following Tuesday on August 12th.

              

Thank you again for your prayers!


--Pastor Chuck Potts