We are finally here!....

After an amazing flight and drive up to Hinton, we have finally reached our destination. 

For those of you who were worried about the two "Alabamian amateurs" taking their first flight--things went very well.  The weather was perfect, all flights were early, and we didn't even get lost in Chicago!!! (much to everyone's amazement I am sure!) By 3:45pm we had our bags loaded in the car and were headed to Hinton. 

We have both come to the conclusion that all the wild and wonderful tales we have heard about Canada really are true. It is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen. We have only been here a few days and are quickly learning to love the people and the rustic beauty that surrounds us. 

There were several things we found that pleasantly surprised us here. It doesn't get dark in Hinton until nearly 11:00pm! I absolutely love it!! The weather is much milder than I expected. Cold temperatures here do not feel as cold because there is no humidity. We usually start the day around 56 degrees (F) and reach 75 to 80 degrees (F) by the afternoon.

The view from the car window driving through the city 

Today we went to a provincial park in the area called "Kelley's Bathtub." (don't ask me why) It was absolutely breathtaking. I tried to capture the view on camera, but there really is no way to do it justice. We grilled hotdogs for lunch and walked the trails around the lake. It was so relaxing!

Kelley's Bathtub

This is three of the four Davis children - Colton (6), Marshall (3), and Emma (4). 

Ben showing Colton how to start a fire.....to be...or not to be????

This week we are all working on canvasing the area and handing out information packets for the Bible Clubs and special church meetings we will be having this summer. We are trying to knock 500 doors by Saturday if we can. Pray that people will be receptive and will come out and visit us! Also pray for the Bible clubs will will be having in a couple of weeks. (I will let you know more details soon)

Thanks for keeping up with us...and thank you for praying!

We are on our way!!!

After an incredible week of training, the big day is finally here! We are sitting in the airport in Knoxville, getting ready to board our first flight. Please pray for our safety today. We should arrive in Edmonton around 3:00PM.

I will give a report of training week once we arrive and settle in. Thank you all for your prayer and support!

Training has begun...

Wow! What an amazing week this has been. We are now on our seventh day of Pioneer Training Camp. I must say, it has far surpassed my wildest expectations. The Lord has done so much in the few days that we have been here. We have been stretched and trained in so many ways. Every day begins with intense physical training followed by sessions on everything from soulwinning to international travel. It is hard to believe we will be heading out in just four more days!

One of the things you learn at Pioneer Camp is EVERYTHING is part of your training. We have been doing things like teaching Bible Clubs, holding special services, camping, cleaning, painting, cooking, - and even strawberry picking!

Please pray for us as we finalize the details for our trip and prepare to head out. I can't wait to see what the Lord has for us this summer.

(I'm sorry I don't have more pictures uploaded yet...we are still working on that. But I promise to have some up soon!)