Sorry it has taken me so long to write. I have been trying several days and am having problems uploading a photograph on the page. Also, our internet service has been in and out. Well, on to the important stuff. We returned from St. Lawrence Island on 10/28 at 4am. I was an amazing trip. The kids were awesome. You would never have known that we were in a different place/culture. They made friends in both villages and had children coming by each day to play with them.
We stayed in each village, Savoonga & Gambell, for one month. Our residence was the Presbyterian Church in the village. In each place, our whole family was in one room. What an adjustment! In each village, we were able to have daily prayer/worship times, quiet time, and time with the people in the community. While in Savoonga, I was able to do a teaching on prayer. In Gambell, Kevin gave the message in church, once on discipline and the other on putting value in each other. In Gambell, I gave a talk about unforgiveness and how it affects our walk with the Lord. God has done some amazing things in our lives while we were gone. We have learned to listen to Him, trust in Him and most of all that love truly is the "greatest". That is how most of our ministry exploded, just loving the people and showing them value, which is one thing that they long for the most.
We are looking forward to our return to Texas and have so many stories to share. We want to thank all of you for your prayers and support - we wouldn't be doing the things that we are without God & your support.
God Bless
Sherri
p.s. God really blessed our trip and ended it in the most amazing way. On our way home, we stopped by the side of the road at 1:30 in the morning and saw the Northern Lights. Who could see such a site and not believe in a higher power?
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
We're Back!!!
Posted by Kevin, Sherri, and the Kids Cooley at 9:21 PM
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Welcome Back! Well, you're not quite in Texas yet, but at least you have internet! I am so happy that God used you both in such amazing ways! And the kids being able to adjust & grow up in an enviroment where they meet new poeple & witness their parents doing the Lord's work is truly awesome! Hope you get settled in quickly & head back to Texas soon. I can't wait to give you all real hugs instead of phone hugs! Love you & praying for you!
Carla & John & Rae
You know how glad I am that you are back in Homer. I loved that little town and feel comfortable calling it your home. I can't wait to hear all of your amazing stories and see your pictures and have you talk us through them. Maybe you better be writing some of those stories down so you won't forget. I can't begin to express how very very proud of all of you I am. Kevin and Sherri, you are awesome!!! I love you! Dana
WELCOME HOME!!! I am so please to hear how well things went on St. L. I am continuing to pray for their salvation. I can't wait to see more photos and hear ALL about the people. I just love hearing how God blesses you through all that you are doing. I wish I could have heard you both speak/teach. I stand amazed at all God has done in you both over the last few years. I love and miss you all. Can't wait to share time with you. Karo
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