Resurrection Bay Reflections

Moose Pass – Up and running

admin — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:39:21 +0000

After two Sundays without power or heat, the problem as been resolved and Moose Pass UMC will conduct it’s first services on Sunday in the newly renovated sanctuary which includes new ceiling, new flooring, light fixtures and a new outside storage facility all with electric and heat. All of this was made possible by a dedicated and talented VIM (Volunteers in Mission) from North Carolina.
Also Sue McClure will once again be with us to bring her musical talent on the piano.
We will begin the service at 9:00 am. Hope to have you with us.

“Getting to Know You”

admin — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:54:42 +0000

Ever get a song stuck in your head? I think we all have at one time or another. “Getting to Know You” has been playing over and over in my brain for the last couple of days. I guess it’s my subconscious trying to tell me something.
We have come to a new and exciting place and everything is strange to us; it looks different, the weather is certainly different, the smells are even different and that is not a bad thing, it’s just different.
We have been received with gracious smiles and open hospitality. We spent the night with Rose and Jeff in Moose Pass and they were wonderful and the same thing for Keith and Jackie in Seward, in spite, of Keith being sick and not feeling well. We had a great evening and pot luck with folks in Moose Pass as we bid farewell to the amazing VIP team from North Carolina. We have hiked with Sue and with Duane and Karen and the views were overwhelming. The only down side has been the delayed arrival of our household belonging from Tucson. But they have been scheduled to come to Seward Monday after the 4th of July.
So you see why the song keeps poping up….that’s what we are doing…..”Getting to Know You” and this place that God has called us to serve.
On a final note (no pun intended) I want to thank Peter Perry, not only for the wonderful and outstanding work that he has done in Seward and Moose Pass, but for the warm welcome and all the help he has provided to Patty and me.
We are looking forward to getting to know the rest of you. For now it would be nice just to hear a different tune of a change.

More Moose Pass Progress Photos

admin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 08:15:11 +0000

The project is just about done. This fabulous team makes their way home to North Carolina on Thursday. Here is what they had accomplished as of Tuesday evening!

Potluck at Moose Pass

admin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 18:12:37 +0000

Tonight at Moose Pass chuch at 6:00 pm; we will have a potluck for the VIM team as they prepare to return to North Carolina. They have been simply amazing as they have transformed the sanctuary into a beautiful worship space. Please come out and show our appreciation for this wonderful team of Christians that have blessed us with their gifts and talents.

Moose Pass Progress

admin — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 07:13:39 +0000

The VIM team visited Homer on Sunday, and the Moose Pass congregation gathered for Pastor Peter’s last Sunday preaching here. This is what the nearly completed sanctuary looks like today. Some trim work, tile flooring, carpeting, cabinets, and a new door remain to be done.

Pastor Perry’s final Sunday

admin — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 05:49:10 +0000

We hope that all of you are planning to be in worship on Sunday for Pastor Peter’s last sermon as pastor of Seward and Moose Pass.

Worship at Moose Pass is at 9:00 am as usual in spite of remodeling and at 11:00 am at the Seward church.

BBQ and hymns… what a time!

admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 04:52:05 +0000

Great time at the Seward United Methodist church tonight… bbq’d fish and lots of delish homemade side dishes and desserts as we said a thank you to the Moose Pass volunteer team… after dinner we had a great old-fashioned hymn sing-a-long! Thanks to all who worked hard making it a wonderful night! It was great to welcome the hard-working VIM team members, and also great to bring together Seward and Moose Pass folks!

The Work Continues at Moose Pass

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:58:39 +0000

The volunteers from Western North Carolina are tackling each project with enthusiasm and the progress is simply amazing. The dry wall is done and the ceiling is up, the shed is done except for the roof. The windows are in and the trim is up and stained. The tile floor is about to go in… Here are some recent photos!

Day Two: Moose Pass VIM Team progress…

admin — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:28:52 +0000

Wow! How can fifteen people do so much so quickly? We’ve added replacement of the 1950s era celetex walls with new drywall, and a new shed outside of the church to the team’s work schedule. While the Solstice Festival takes over Moose Pass, the team is working away! Here are the latest photos… from day two!

Western North Carolina Workers are Awesome!

admin — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 03:43:17 +0000

After one day at work, the Volunteer in Mission team from Western North Carolina conference is ahead of schedule and planning extra jobs for their two week stay in Moose Pass. Stop in and say hi on Saturday of Solstice Weekend, or any day next week to see the amazing transformation of our fifty year old chapel!