Celebrating 40 Years

I am looking forward to celebrating with you at the 40th Anniversary meeting. God has indeed kept LAMP under His wings and blessed it and the people it serves over the years. He continues to guide and bless LAMP's mission work, the dedicated missionaries, pilots, volunteers of all kinds and the people it serves.

My husband John and I became Charter Members in 1970-71 and have continued to help out as we were able. John worked in the northern areas a great deal, sometimes with native people. They always amazed him with their mechanical abilities and other talents. We both grew up in areas where “free Indians” (refused all government assistance) worked for pay on farms. They were special people.

Here in BC, we have many reservations. Many natives are trying to become self-sufficient – at least here in southern areas - where they can own orchards and wineries, do logging, fishing, etc. Areas in the North don’t have these opportunities so we see the need and go to them, help with education and bring them the Good news that Jesus is there for them too. We have much we can learn from them and their spirituality. In the coming years may they and we always remember Jesus is just a prayer away.

Evelyn Ryll

Remembrances...

During the time Rev. Kronen was our pastor, Rev. Stahlke flew to Innisfail (Alberta, half-way between Calgary and Edmonton on Highway 2). My husband Alex picked him up for our worship service. Both pastors had lunch with us. I sent home canned fruit and homemade sauerkraut. Les was overjoyed! Alex took Les back to Innisfail with our 2 kids. Les gave the kids a plane ride to Penhold, AB (about 14 km.) where Alex met them.

Alvina Wolf