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*For several years we have supported Anne Girton in Liberia with our mission support through the conference. Due to the war and all the political unrest in Liberia and the bombing and looting of the hospital there, Anne has returned to the U.S. This year the Mission Ministry Team decided to support a couple in Alaska. They are Ron and Judy Covey. They are missionaries with the General Board of Global Ministries, mission agency of the United Methodist Church. Ron Covey serves as pastor of Douglas Community United Methodist Church in Douglas, Alaska. Judy Covey works with ministries for children and youth at the same church. Douglas, Alaska is located near Juneau. According to their words, "Living and working in Alaska has its unique
challenges. Temperatures can vary as much as 160 degrees in some areas.
The extremes of day light and darkness (depending upon the time of year)
add to the sense of stress and isolation. Alaska is uniquely beautiful
and depressing." We, as a congregation need to pray for their ministry
in spreading the love of Jesus Christ.
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