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e-mail: david.ellyatt@arcticmissions.com Arctic Mission Outreach Trust Fund Newsletter     Summer 2003 Etulu and Elizapee Anmiug Iqaluit Wedding 2003 It was my pleasure once again to head north for a time of ministry and planning.   Leaving London at 6:50 a.m. on Friday, May 1st and  connecting through Ottawa, I arrived  in Iqaluit at 1:35 p.m.   I was picked up at the airport by Pastor James Arreak and after waiting for another flight from Broughton Island and the arrival of Pastor Billy and his wife Daisy we headed for James's new house which was rapidly filling up with guests who were arriving for the wedding. Arctic Mission supporters will remember Pastor Etulu Aningmuig's wife Susa who died of cancer two years ago after a long and hard battle.  At the Kangirsuk Bible conference, I received an invitation to attend the wedding of Etulu and Elisapee Davidie's wedding.  Elisapee is an elder in the Iqaluit Christian Fellowship Church and works with Pastor Arreak. It was a beautiful wedding with members of both families making up the wedding party.  The wedding was held in the Anglican Parish Hall and followed by a reception Pastor Billy Arnaquaq performed the ceremony and Pastor James Arreak brought the message. Sunday morning we had service at James's and Looee's house with between thirty and forty people in attendance.  It was my pleasure that morning to ordain Etulu who has been licenced with our fellowship now for several years.  After reading the charge, we laid hands on both Etulu and Elisapie.  It was a special time in the Lord. On Monday, June 2, 2003, I was off to Cape Dorset for a week of special services and meetings with various inspectors and housing members to  review the current state of the completion of the new church and to plan to bring a team north to complete it. We had services every evening except one and two on Sunday.  Praise the Lord, I believe we are beginning to see healing in the church and community. On Wednesday morning, I met with the fire inspector and on Friday with two men from Cape Dorset Housing. These men are going to help oversee the completion of the furnace room and make sure  that all of the building code is met.  The new territory of Nunavut is very concerned that housing and building construction is built according to the new Building Code.  This is good as it ensures safe and lasting construction for the northern communities. I left the following Monday, June 9, 2003.  It was beautiful flying weather and I was soon back in Iqaluit. After a brief  rest we had an evening service.  It was a good Bible study  followed by a  time of prayer for those present. Tuesday, June 10, 2003 - After some fellowship with James and Looee, we were off to the airport and on our way back home.  It looks like we will soon have approval for the land for the new church in Iqaluit.  Development costs for this property is expected to exceed $200,000.00.  A cost which can be spread over 15 years 10:35 PM - Home again safely.  Praise the Lord! * * * * * * * * * * Signs and Wonders Camp Meeting,  London, Ontario. It was our pleasure to be host to several Inuit leaders in our home for this conference that was held July 7th to 12th.  Joshua and Janet Mills  were the hosts. These two young evangelists from the London area have ministered at several of our Bible Conferences. Speakers from Florida, Brazil, and Canada shared.  There was a wonderful presence of the Lord n these meeting with many Signs and Wonders following the ministry of the Word of God. James and Looee Arreak and their two sons, Darcy and Kaaju, along with Veronica Dewer and Gela Pitsiulak, were our guests during this conference.  It was a wonderful time of sharing as we opened our home to these wonderful people who have so often been host to John and myself and other team members during our ministry in the Canadian Arctic.    On Wednesday we had a Bar-B-Q with 38 guests from the north and a visit from John Spillenaar.  Everyone was excited to see John and that he is in good health.  It was a wonderful time of Christian fellowship. * * * * * * * * * Kangirsujuaq Youth Conference July 30 to August 3, 2003 July 28, 2003 - 5:30 a.m.. Sunny and warm and a beautiful day for flying.  Joan drove me to the London airport and I was on my way to Iqaluit via Ottawa.  It was a good flight on both legs of the journey and I arrived at the capital of Nunavut just before 1:00 p.m.  James met me at the airport and immediately we were discussing the new building plans for the Iqaluit Church and Day Care.  The new site has been approved and after the Youth Conference we are going to meet with Canadrill and the Architect to proceed to the next steps of the new building. July 30, 2003 - 4:00 p.m. - James, Looee, Billy, Scotty, myself and eight young people were on board our charter for Wakecum Bay (Kangirsujuaq). The conference started on Wednesday evening and continued on through to Sunday with two teaching sessions in the morning, afternoon and a service in the evening.  The conference was remarkable in the level of praise that was offered up to our Lord Jesus Christ.  Every session was well attended with standing room only in the last two evening services.  I estimate upwards of 150 young people and 50 to 60 adults were in attendance.  Praise God for this ministry to Arctic Youth! On Sunday after noon we went for a picnic and a baptismal service on the land about a forty(very rough) minute drive from the community.  Pastor Peter Niqi and Billy Arnaquaq baptized nine young people in the chilly waters of a small river.  It was followed by a time of sharing some country food and tea on the Land. Ministry to the youth included Joshua Mills from London, Ontario, Sean-Paul, James and Looee Arreak, myself and other Arctic pastors.  There was a precious harmony in the word that was taught and blessed times of ministry at the altar.  It was estimated that over forty young people made first-time commitments to the Lord and many others recommitted their lives to the Lord.  We live in exciting times when we see whole communities beginning to turn to the Lord. On Monday morning, August 4th we were back on board the King Air 200 and on our way back to Iqaluit.  What a precious time this Youth Conference  was! * * * * * * * * News on the Iqaluit Church On Tuesday, August 4th, James Arreak and I began to make the first concrete moves on the new church in the Capital.  The land has been approved with development fees of over $200,000.00.  A ten per cent down payment was made on this and the balance will be carried over the next fifteen years.  We are believing God that there will be a miracle of His intervention in this area and ask for your prayers. * * * * * * * * * * Cape Dorset Church - Update On Tuesday, August 12th,  a team of three workers joined me in Iqaluit. Aulis Mannenen, Herman Naus, and his son Adam arrived from Ontario. We overnighted in Iqaluit and after a brief tour of Iqaluit, we caught the afternoon flight to Cape Dorset where we began to put the finishing touches on the new church. We arrived at the church at just after five in he afternoon. They began immediately to work on the drywall and other areas that needed attention including a second layer of fire resistant dry wall on the furnace room. On Thursday, I set up a temporary kitchen utilizing a camp stove and a five gallon water container. With this in place , I was able to prepare our breakfast, lunch and serve our supper which was usually brought to us. The caribou were near by and we were fortunate to have a few meals of fresh caribou as well as freshly caught Arctic Char.  From that morning until the following Thursday, it was up at 6:00 a.m., at work by 6:30 a.m., and working through until 9:00 or 10:00 p.m. in the evening with coffee and meals on site. On Thursday and  Friday evening two windows that had not been installed were put in place by a team of carpenters from the Cape Dorset Housing. They returned on Saturday to complete the job and install the fire resistant door on the furnace room. On Sunday we took a break and went to church both morning and evening. The morning service was poorly attended but the evening service had a better crowd considering that many are still out on the land.  At the altar call in the evening service, a young man made a first time commitment to Jesus and several came forward to re- dedicate their lives.  A gentleman also came forward for prayer as he was going to Iqaluit for a physical check-up. Work proceeded on the Monday and we were beginning to feel that we would meet our goals and soon begin painting and adding finishing touches..  During this time we were blessed to have some help by some young people who were doing community service with the help of a local business man, Mr. Fred Schell, we took three gravel truck loads of garbage to the dump as well as two smaller loads of scrap metal. On Wednesday afternoon Herman started up the paint sprayer and before we went to bed that night the primer and finish coats of paint were done.  What a joy to see the sanctuary now ready for the final installation of the lights and the flooring!  We are now awaiting the delivery of new chairs.  The dedication of the new church is scheduled for November after the Baker Lake Bible Conference and the Arctic Christian Music Festival.   This will allow other pastors and Christians to plan to be in attendance.   I will give an update in the next news letter. SPECIAL APPEAL -  Due to changes in the building codes and other requirements similar to what we face in the south, the building cost for the Cape Dorset Church has run over by close to $45,000 dollars the  initial funds raised by John when he agreed to build the new church.  The Cape Dorset Hamlet arranged for the covering of the $25,000 dollars for the steel pylons.   I would ask you to prayerfully consider what you can give to this specific need which includes the $7,200.00 air fare and 3,400.00 to have the furnace and duct work installed.  This had to be done by a qualified Oil Burner Technician. * * * * * * * * * * Next Years Building Plans Over the past few years as we have visited different churches, we have had offers to help build the new church in Iqaluit.  This new church facility is ideally located to provide a centre for training for pastors and leaders on Baffin Island.  The plans for a Day Care have already been approved with funding to help in the building of the structure.  Our volunteer labour program which was started by John Spillenaar has reduced the cost of building in the north by over forty percent.  Our plans are to have at least three teams go north and build the church.  Nunavut construction has offered to provide one of their superintendents to oversee the building and bring continuity between the teams. If you are still planning to be a part of this project please let us know so that we can start planning the teams now. Both James Arreak and myself will be making some personal contacts to firm up the teams.  Construction is planned to be underway by July first. AEROPLAN POINTS The major cost of ministry to the north is the airfare to the Arctic.  MOST TRIPS FOR ONE TO GO NORTH  COULD TAKE A TEAM TO AFRICA OR INDIA. Only 15,000 Aeroplan Points will take us into most Arctic communities.  If you are able to assist in this manner we can issue an In-Kind Charitable Donation Receipt for the market value of the ticket.  If you would be able to use your points to sent a team member north to help build a new church or to minister the gospel of the Lord Jesus please drop me a line or call. David E. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------           April - May 2003 My flight to Arctic Bay went very well with beautiful flying weather and a brief stop over in Iqaluit.  I was accompanied on this trip by pastor Klaus Saari from Sudbury, Ontario. We arrived in Arctic Bay at about 5:30 pm and were met by the assistant pastor Sam Willie who drove us from the airport to our new homes for the week.  Services started that evening at 7:00 P.M. and continued through the next week every evening, concluding on the Friday.  On Sunday we also had a morning service at 11:00 a.m.  The services for the week were well attended with opportunity during the day to visit in some homes and to be treated to some site seeing of the area.  Our average temperature during this time was around 15 to 20 degrees below zero Celsius. Most days were beautifully sunny and clear. Brother Klaus and I alternated in ministry in the services and were encouraged by serveral new commitments to the Lord and many testimonies of healing.  Our God is a good God.  Upon my return I mailed some new believer New Testaments with Bible studies to the pastors.  We were on our way Saturday afternoon after some delays and our plane arrived at Ottawa around 11:30 P.M..  Pastor Saari picked up his car and drove back to Sudbury while I spent the remanded of the night with Pastor Paul and Shirley Henderson in Smith Falls.  It was my pleasure to minister in their church the next day.  I returned home , Monday, April 7th. .ARCTIC SPRING BIBLE CONFERENCE April 16, 2003 - Cold and raining the temperature is about 3 degrees at the airport.  We were off the ramp and in the air by 9:05 pm   It was a good trip and we arrived at Iqaluit just before noon. The temperature was minus twenty-five with high winds and drifting snow.  The radio said there was a blizzard warning in effect. After a quick call, I was on my way to James and Looee's  new home and had lunch with the family.  Fresh caribou stake was prepared and served with rice, fried onion and mushrooms.    After a brief visit I was back to the airport and ready for boarding.  As we waited to take off the plane was literally rocked from the gusts of wind.  Again we were in the air and on our way to Kuujjuaq.  It was a good flight.  Paul Lapage met off me at the airport and dropped me at his house and went back to his  work.  Paul and Eva's daughter prepared supper.  Once again it appears that I was blessed (spoiled) with another good meal. We were joined by members of their house church for prayer and Bible study that evening.  Thursday, April 17, 2003 - Cold and very windy.  We were informed that the winds were gusting to 100 km in Kangirsuk and there would be no flights in or out today.  Joshua and Janet Mills' flight was also been cancelled and they would join  us tomorrow. I was informed by Tom that his son and another boy shot a wolf in town the day before and that another one was spotted today.  It was a good day to rest and we had an enjoyable evening of fellowship with different ones who dropped by. Friday, April 18, 2003.  It is still cold and the winds have dropped. During breakfast I was informed that if I wanted to be on the plane this morning I should be at the airport checking in NOW.  Because of the cancellations the day before, we would be boarded on a first come basis.  With my toast in hand Paul drove me to the airport and surprisingly enough there was a ticket for me( they couldn't find it the day before) and my bags were checked in.  A few minutes later, they announced boarding and Paul encouraged me to get in the line first so I would have a seat.  The plane was a twin Otter which seats eighteen and it was full with eleven adults and seven children.  It was a beautiful flight, about one and a half hours from Kuujjuaq to Kangirsuk. Tommy Kadluk was waiting at the airport for us and we were on our way.  Air Inuit was running three flights today to accommodate those that were coming to the Bible Conference.  Three charters were expected as well.  Two more were to arrive on Saturday.  After dropping my bag off, I was off to the Good Friday service at the church.  Worship had already started, and pastor Peter Airo ministered the word.  He spoke on the cross and Christ dying for our sins.  The service was short because they had to be at the airport to welcome the first charter from Iqaluit. 7:00 pm - Our first official service of the conference.  Two charters have already arrived along with two more flights from Kuujjuaq. The school gymnasium is nearly full.  This opening service brought greetings from the host pastor and the mayor along with official welcomes to all those who were attending the conference from various .Arctic communities in Nunavik and Nunavut.  Pastor Airo shared the word again on the work of the cross as we celebrated Good Friday.  There was prayer for those with special needs. Saturday, April 18, 9:00 am This service set the pattern for the next six days.  There were two teaching sessions in the morning and two in the afternoon and a service in the evening.  I was asked to minister on foundation principles and I ministered fours time from Hebrews chapter six on repentance, faith, baptisms and on love.  Pastors from various  Arctic Communities including spirit filled Anglican pastors ministered as well. James and Looee Arreak teamed up and James challenged us by asking if we were ready to pay the price for an impartation of a double anointing.  Roger Armbruster and his daughter Ruth arrived on Monday and both ministered during the remainder of the conference. In one service Ruth shared in music and worship with her flags. The services built during the week.  During the last two evenings, we began to see young people coming into the services and dedicating their lives to the Lord.    Wednesday night after the first altar call James Arreak challenged the young people to invite Jesus into their lives and between eighty and one hundred teens and youth came forward to make first time commitments to the Lord Jesus Christ.  Arctic Mission will be following the decisions made with literature in Inutituk and student study New Testaments. The weather for the entire conference was very wintery with blizzard conditions at times.  Several groups who were scheduled to leave before the conference was to end were unable to do so.  When the cancellation of the charters was announced in the service a cheer went up, everyone wanted to stay and receive more from the Lord.  The final service of the conference was held on Thursday evening in the packed gymnasium.  In this community of just over 400 people, nearly 500 packed in to receive from the Lord.  There was a wonderful time of worship lead by pastor Billy Arnaquaq, James Arreak, Sam Willy and other members of the worship team. Billy spoke and brought a wonderful closing message to the conference.  At the close of the service there was a time of impartation at the altar, ministering to the youth and others that came forward.  The service was closed in prayer around 11:30 pm, but many stayed for another hour or so hugging and sharing about what God had done in their lives. Friday, April 25th, warmer, plus 1 degree, foggy and some freezing rain.  There were no flights because of the weather and it was decided to have another service, or I should say services.  Both churches were packed to capacity at 7:00 pm The service went to 11:00 p.m.at  the Full Gospel church and 12:30 a.m. in the Anglican church.  These were wonderful times of testimony and healings.  During the worship period in the Full Gospel church many heard the angels sing and the orchestra of heaven.  One lady who could hardly walk to the altar because arthritis spend much of the evening dancing before the Lord.    Saturday, April 26th, continuing warmer and some fog which lifted during the after noon and we were able to leave for Kuujjuaq on a full plane.  We were informed that the fog returned and that ours was the only plane to leave.  We arrived in Kuujjuaq just after 6:00 p.m. and were met by Paul Lepage, He and pastor Eva would be my host for the weekend.  At 8:00 p.m. we gathered for a time of worship, prayer and sharing.  Several shared what they had received from the Bible conference. There was a wonderful sense of the presence of the Lord.  Roger and Ruth Armbruster stayed  overnight with us and we all shared what God had accomplished at the conference. Sunday, August 27th, cloudy with some  clear patches, 2 degrees.  11:00 a.m. we had service wih pastor Eva Lapage.  For the first time in many years, I led worship on the keyboard, singing many of the old choruses in English and Inuktituk.  Roger shared from Ephesians chapter four and verse five.  It was a good message and we had prayer for Roger and Ruth who left that afternoon.  7:00 p.m.  Again we joined together for the evening service with a time of worship and ministry from the Word. I spoke from Psalm 91 on developing your secret place with the Lord.  My message was on maintaining your walk in time of challenge and trouble.  Call "911" , ""He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty." Monday, April 29th, 4:35 p.m. After a relaxing day at the home of Eva and Paul Lapage, I am on the plane heading for home.  Thank you Lord for another wonder excursion into Arctic Canada where your fires of Revival and Transformation continue to burn brightly. February- March 2003 David and Joan Sharing Puvirnituq Bible Conference Joan and I left on Friday, March 31st, at  noon for the Montreal area. We arrived at the home of Mario and Linda Cyr in Deux Montaines about 8:30 P.M.  On Saturday morning,  I spoke to  53 pastors and spouses at a pastor's breakfast in Lachine, Quebec For many of those present, it was their first time to hear about the churches in Arctic Quebec. On Sunday, February 2nd, I ministered at both the morning and evening services in Eglise Vivande De Christ, Lachine Quebec.  Pastor Pauline Corriveau welcomed us and we had two very good services.  Tuesday morning, February 4, 2002, Sunny and - 5 degrees at the Montreal airport.  Our morning started early when we received a phone call from Joshua and Janet Mills informing us that they had been in a car accident near Kingston, Ontario.  They were taking a bus to Dorval and were expecting to be there in plenty of time to make our flight north.  They were an hour late arriving because of the weather and made it to the air port only two minutes before boarding time. We were on our way at 8:30 a.m. and soon above the weather and  in the sun.  We are on a dash eight and the plane is full to capacity.  The other guest speakers were on the plan as well. We Arrived at Puvirnituq at 2:30 p.m.  The temperature was -25 C.  We were greeted at the airport by Pastor Eliyasie Sallualuk, and about 30 people from the community.  The church had arranged for us to stay at the Novalinga Hotel.  It is a converted small storage building with 5 bedrooms,  a kitchen, living room and  bath. 7:00PM- The first service was a warm up for the upcoming Hudson Bay Conference.  All eight guest speakers shared a testimony and were welcomed by our host.  It was a good service with good worship and a real sense of the presence of the Lord.. Wednesday, February 5th.: 1:30 p.m.  The conference officially began today with a time of worship, and the introduction of the first speaker, Joshua Mills, from London Ontario.  Joshua ministered from the word, on the blessing of the Lord and expecting what God is going to do.  He spoke on the importance of  praise and worship to prepare for the release of the presence of God.  After the break we had another and again were blessed by the word from the local Pastor. The evening service began at 7:00 p.m. with an extended period  of worship followed by testimonies and the ministry of the word. Each day the conference grew as additional charters arrived. By Friday evening eight charter flights had arrived bringing Christians from 20 Arctic communities and 3 nations including Australia, United States of America and Canada. Joan  and Inuit Babiesl During the conference numerous altar times afforded time to minister healing in many different areas. Special youth services were held Friday thru Sunday night at the Full Gospel church. James and Looee Arreak, Joshua & Janet Mills  ministered to the Youth.  On Friday evening approximately 75 youth came forward to make first time decisions or to recommit their lives to the Lord. The theme of the conference was set on the first evening from Habakkuk 1:5, "I will work a work in your days, which ye will not believe, though it be told you." God wants to do a new work in His church. There is a fresh revelation of His presence coming to bring change and to challenge us to walk in holiness and to reveal His glory to the nations. I want to express my appreciation to all of the Arctic and visiting Pastors from the South who flowed in the harmony of the Holy Spirit to bring a sure word to the conference. A special thank you is extended to Puvirnituq church  who organized the conference which  grew beyond their expectations. They sacrificed to pay the fares for many of the speakers and put the guests from the south in the local hotels at  tremendous expense.  God bless you for your sacrifice. News From Other Areas IQALUIT Plans for the church in Iqaluit are proceeding..  James reports that he has had a good meeting with the major and shared with him the plans and goals of the Iqaluit church.  The mayor was quite pleased and is going to work with them to see that every thing goes smoothly in the planning stage.  The local church had a good year and they are preparing for the time when construction will begin on their new church. A Christian group has approached Pastor James Arreak and inquired if they could incorporate a day Care in the New building and come under the covering of the local church.  They have already raised a large sum for the project.  The plans have gone back to the drawing board and will soon be approved incorporating these latest changes. CAPE DORSET Work is expected to continue on the Cape Dorset church shortly and it's complete date should not be too far off.  There has been reconciliation in the church among most of those who had caused a division in the church.  We are praying for a complete reconciliation. KANGIRSUK Over twenty years ago John built a church in the community of Kangirsuk, where Peter Arrow is the pastor. This church has raised its own funds to build a new larger facility with wash rooms and a kitchenette for community and church functions.  The first down payment has been sent to the building supplier and the initial order and the construction  of the roof joists will soon be underway so that the materials can be a the dock for June first. HELP NEEDED We will be sending two teams north to build this church starting in the third week of July.  We will need two teams  with various construction abilities to complete this job in a four to six week period. If you or any one you know would be interested in being a part of one of these teams, please call me at (519) 451-7121. Ministry Schedule March 9, 2003 - King Street Congregational Church, London, Ontario, Pastor Troy Dingwell March 29 to April 5, 2003 - Arctic Bay April 6, to 8, 2003, Pangnirtung, NU April 9 to 11, Iqaluit, Nu, Pastor James Arreak April 12 to 14, 2003 Cape Dorset April 16 to 22, 2003 - Kangirsuk, Arctic Bible Conference April 23 to 28, 2003, Kuujjuaq May 3 & 4, - Oneida House of Prayer, Special Services May 5 to 8, 2003 - I. A. O. G. I.  Annual Convention, Chatham, Ontario May 2003 - Good Samaritan Missions Festival, Pastor Ralph Rutledge July - August 2003 - Build church in Kangirsuk. October 2003 - Arctic Bible Conference -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For further information, please call or write: Arctic Mission Outreach Trust Fund 1795 Parkhurst Ave. London, ON  N5V 2C4 Telephone (519) 451-7121 e-mail: David.Ellyatt@arcticmissions.com web site: www.arcticmissions.com All gifts are tax deductible    September 2002   Ministry Update Saturday, August 10, 2002, 7:00 p.m. Kuujjauaq. We had a service in the home of Pastor Lapage.  I shared from Haggai chapter two.  At the close of the service we prayed for three of the delegates of the Inuit Circumpolar Conference.  Pastor Eva Lapage's uncle Isaac is attending as an elder from Salluit.  The others represented various organizations from Canadian Communities. Sunday, August 11, 2002.  A beautiful sunny day with a projected high of twenty degrees. Today more delegates are arriving for the I.C.C. Conference and the Arctic Music Festival.  At 10:30 we had a service.  Paul Lapage lead in worship using some music from worship C.D.'s   There were only a few of us present in this house meeting but there was a precious presence of the Lord.   We set a goal for the week to fast and pray for the community over our lunch hours. Pastor Eva had bad chest congestion and we ministered to her in prayer.  7:00 p.m. Once again we met for worship and Bible study.  We serve an awesome God.  I shared my testimony with those present and spoke from Psalm 132. Monday, August 12, 2002, Sunny and clear.  We are up early for breakfast to see off the four delegates to the conference.  Our commitment to them was that we would pray for the wisdom of God and His direction in the conference.  Pastor Lapage was not well, her chest seemed to be worse and so she went to the hospital to see the doctor. After x-rays and examination it was determined that she had double pneumonia and a chest infection.  She was to stay in the hospital for a few days.  The enemy never lets up!.  At 11:00 am. Eva's daughter,  Jennifer Lapage gave me a ride to the hospital. I visited with Pastor Lapage and  prayed for her. I then took the time to prayer walk some of the community.   After arriving back at the Lapage's home, I took time to pray for many of the delegates by name from a list that was given to us.  8:00 pm.  Paul and I took time to worship and to study from Acts chapter 2 and to pray for the conference. Tuesday, August 13, 2002, Sunny clear and warm.  I went to visit Pastor Lapage in the hospital and have devotions with her.  She is much improved and expects to come home to-morrow.  Today they planned to release a reprint of a book that was written in the  1890's about the original Inuit Community at Old Fort Chimo, the original site of Kuujjuaq.  What a blessing it was to be present for this.  I was on the first boat that arrived and I felt led to anoint the land with oil and ask the Lord to heal the land. 6:30 pm I went to the Forum where the Music festival was being held.  The musicians included the worship team from Salluit and Beatrice Deer with her father Bobby from Quaqtaq. There were music groups from all across the Arctic including Greenland.  Much of the music was Christian. Wednesday, August 14, 2002, Cloudy and humid.  Temperatures are in the low 20's.  Pastor Lapage was released from the hospital early and was improved, home and rejoicing in the goodness of the Lord.  Again we prayed and fasted for the conference.  Eva and I went to the centre to meet with some of the delegates.  As we walked home, it began to rain and soon we had a very severe rain storm and the power went off. When Veronica Dewar, one of the Christian delegates, returned from the conference centre, she shared with us that during the storm there was a black out at the Conference Centre.   This black-out came at a very tense time in the discussions.  Delegates from Alaska began to sing hymns and soon the delegates from each nation in turn lead out in different songs.  When it became time for the Canadian delegates to sing, they sang Amazing Grace. Everyone rose to their feet and joined in their own language singing this old hymn of the church.   When the power was restored, there was a peace over the conference.  Thank you, Lord, for answered prayer. Thursday, August 15, 2002, Sunny, clear, and about 20 degrees, a much nicer day. This is the last day of the Circumpolar Conference. The meeting was opened by the Greenland Choir singing "Nearer My God to Thee."  It was a productive day with the election of a new president and the passing of resolutions to be taken back to the respective governments.  The Chairman, in closing, gave thanks to God for His help in the conference.  The evening was concluded with a community feast to which everyone in Kuujjuaq was invited. Friday, August 16, cloudy and overcast, 18 degrees.  After breakfast and devotions, I packed and was ready for the next leg of the trip.  Jennifer Lapage drove me to the airport at 12:30 and after a delay of four and a half hours, I was on my way to Kangirsuk.  7:30 p.m. I was met at the airport by Tommy Kudaluk and was taken to his home. I had supper and then met with representatives from the Kangirsuk Full Gospel Church and Pastor Maggie from Appaluk.  I  brought with me the architect's plans for the new church in Kangirsuk.  Both of these congregations are endeavoring to establish proper church organizational structure and records so that their churches can be registered with Revenue Canada.  We went over the Bi-laws for a local church and discussed key points in church government, including  what the New Testament teaches a deacon is.  The word diakonate (Greek for deacon)means "a servant."  Church administrative boards are first and foremost a board of servants, not a board of "directors."  As leaders, we are to serve the Lord, the people, and the community God has placed us in.  We broke at 11:30 pm and plan to meet again in the morning. Saturday, August 17,.  Sunny and clear, 12 degrees.  After breakfast I again met with the delegates of the church and  reviewed with them some of the key points on setting up church records and applying for a charity registration number for their churches.  The Lord willing the Kangirsuk church will be building a new church in the spring, Tommy took me for a tour of the area and we discussed a return visit in the late Fall or early winter to minister in both Appaluk and Kangirsuk. At 2:40 pm I was off to the airport and after a one and a half hour delay was on my way to Salluit. Oh my!  No one is at the airport and no one answers the telephone.  The manager of the airport dropped me at Annie Aluka's house where I met a geological party that was prospecting  around Salluit.  I have a home for the night, but my host is at fishing camp and not expected back today.   Thank you Lord for your provision. Sunday, August 18, is a beautiful sunny day, 14 degrees  with enough breeze to keep the mosquitoes away.   I walked to the church for the 11:00 am service.  No one is here. It seems that several are away at the Youth Conference in Kangiqsujuaq.  The pastor and his family are still in Kuujjuaq and eighteen people have been stuck in Coral Harbor because of bad weather. They won't be back until 10:00 pm tonight.  Mark, Pastor George Kakayuk's brother, came by, and gave me a ride back to Annie's house.  Today will be a day of rest. Monday, August 19, Rain, high winds and cooler.  Pastor George will return today. Paul and other families have returned and I will be moved to my new home for the next 5 days.  A plane going to Quaqtaq had to land here because of the weather. Annie's house is now full of extra guests who will stay over until the plane can leave.  We had some traditional food for supper: raw seal, char, and whale fat.  Thank you, Lord, for "Shake and Bake" chicken.  My host for the rest of the week picked me up.  Ettuvit and Ida Saviajuk are elders in the church in Salluit. Tuesday, August 20, Clearing, calm and about 12 degrees.  Pastor George is expected back today, I  met at 7:00 pm. with the church board to assist them in obtaining registration with Canada Customs and Revenue, church renovations, Sunday School, and hosting a 2 to 3 month Bible School..  Wednesday, August 23, 2002 - Cloudy, overcast with a very low ceiling.7 degrees.  Once again no planes are scheduled from Kangiqsujuaq and it appears that none will be leaving.  I had a good day of fellowship in the community, was able to do some work on my lap top.  7:00 pm Evening service.  A good group came out and the worship was lead by Pastor George and their worship team.  I spoke from Jeremiah 29.  Do yo know that God thinks about you personally?  At the close of the meeting there was a time of ministry at the altar.  One man re-committed his life to the Lord and several came up for healing and prayer for their families. Thursday. August 22, 2002 - Another cloudy, rainy day.   A nice day to relax and read and pray. 7:00 pm.  To-night is a very special day for the church as we are having an ordination service for their pastor who has been licenced with our fellowship now for over two years and proven himself in the ministry for several years before that.  I ministered on the Call of God from Jeremiah and reviewed several points on the Call to Leadership.  I then invited George and his wife Susan to come forward with the Elders of the church. I read the charge and then laid hands on them according to the scriptures.  Joining me at the altar was the Anglican pastor from the community.  Pastor Andrew is saved and Spirit filled. George Kakayuk's Ordination He was recently been appointed Bishop to the Eastern Arctic.  Praise God for the leaders He is raising up.  There was a precious presence of the Lord in the service which was followed by a time of celebration and feasting.  Friday, August 23, 2002.  Sunny and foggy, 12 degrees.  The fog lifted about 11:30 a.m. and it was announced that the flights would be in today.  After a wonderful lunch I was off to the airport and on my way to Puvirnituq at 2:30 pm.  I was met at the airport by Pastor Elyasie and taken to the home of Qalingo and Elisapie Tookalak.  This lovely Christian couple have been John's host many times over the years as he flew into the Hudson Coast. 7:00 pm. The pastor's daughter Mary and the worship team lead us in a wonderful time of praise in the Puvirnituq church. There was a precious sense of the presence of the Lord.  I ministered from Deut 29 on "Choose Life" discussing the choices that we made in the Word from Adam to Jesus, "Not my will but thine be done."  Every day we are confronted with choices. With the help of the Holy Spirit, we can make the right choice, and receive the strength of the Lord to walk in that choice.  We closed the service with a few worship choruses and a time of ministry at the altar. Saturday, August 24, 2002, Overcast, with a forecast of sun, mixed with showers.  My host for the stay in Puvirnituq is off to pick berries.  They dropped me off at the hotel where I will get a ride to the airport. 2:45 pm. I am on the way to the Umuijaq. I am met by Willie Kumaruk, whose house I will be staying at for this week. 7:00 pm.  My first service in Umuijaq with Pastor Sarah Tooktoo. I spoke on Eagle Christians, seeing as God sees. Sunday, August 25, 2002.  Cloudy with sunny periods,  8 degrees.  10:00 am service . Billy Tooktoo lead the worship with his wife Sarah. About fifteen people were present for this service.  I ministered from Jeremiah 29. 6:00 pm service. Tonight the small church is almost full.  Folks kept trickling in. I shared my personal testimony and spoke from Hebrews 13:8 and 1 Corinthians 10:31.   There is one answer the lord asks from us as Christians and that answer is, "yes."  Yes to His will for our life and no to ourselves and the world. When we seek Him first, He provides for our needs, "But my God shall supply all your needs according to his riches in glory through Jesus Christ."  I gave an altar call for those that have needs.  I did not ask for them to tell me what their need was, God knew their needs and He will meet it.  I ministered at the altar for almost an hour as God touched and healed lives. Monday through Friday, August 28 to 30. 2002- We held special service with meetings every night.  My ministry this week was taken from Hebrews chapter six and centered on foundational truths. The importance of the Word, Grace, Faith and Holiness.  We had a good group each evening with our best attendance on Wednesday evening.  Worship in each service was lead by Billy and Sarah TookToo.  There were precious times of ministry at the altar as God continued to minister into the lives of these precious people.  Thank you, Lord! On Wednesday I had a real treat.  Billy took me for a ride on his Honda  A.T.V.  We had a nice ride back into the country where he showed me the mountain that the  community is named after.   It looks like a boat turned upside down.  Billy made a nice small camp fire and we had tea and some soup on the mountain side.  What a beautiful view of the countryside and Hudson Bay.  Since it was berry picking season, I enjoyed the opportunity of being able to pick fresh blue berries and eat them, of course. Friday, August 30, 2002, Sunny, clear, and 9 degrees. 2:30 pm. I am on a Dash 8 and headed for Montreal.  It was a good flight and I am met at the Airport by Pastor Mario Cyr.  I will again stay at his home in Deux-Montagnes with his lovely wife Linda.  Saturday, August 31, 2002 Sunny,  overcast, low 20's.  It is a heat wave.  I visited the Building supplier to obtain estimates for the new church in Kangirsuk.  This particular supplier has been shipping materials north for over twenty-seven years. 7:00 pm.  Eglise Vivante de Christ.  In La Chine, Que.  A special service, "Gospel Café" was held  to reach out to the community with Christian music.  There was a good turn out for this small church in Lachine.  It was nice to see Pastor Pauline Corriveau once again. Sunday, September 1, 2002, Sunny and clear, 24 degrees.  11:00 am.  The service started on time and was lead in worship by Stephen, the young man who had organized the "Gospel Café" the previous night.  I shared on the ministry to the Inuit in Northern Quebec and Baffin Island and spoke of the Lord's call to go.  We are called to first go to the Lord and find out from Him the direction He is leading us as individuals and as a  local church.  Then we are called to go into world and be a witness for Jesus Christ. Our lives must reflect the goodness of GOD to a hurting and dying world. 12:35 pm. Monday, September 2, 2002.  HOME. JUNE/JULY 2002 Newsletter           From the Director  On June 12th I had surgery to remove the metal plate that was put in my leg in February 2001 after my fall at the P.O.V. conference.  Although the fracture had healed, the plate continued to give problems.  My check-up since surgery indicates that all is going well. Since I was unable to attend the Spring Bible Conference,  Pastor Allan Roach from London Faith Tabernacle attended on my behalf.  It was a life changing experience.  The following article is a glorious testimony of God's continued faith- fullness for the Arctic peoples. - David Ellyatt The Book of Acts Revisited Umiujaq Quebec Bible Conference June 12-20, 2002 Report by: Rev. Allan R. Roach On June 11, 2002 - I departed on my first trip to an Arctic-based Bible Conference. The flights were via twin prop aircraft from London via Montreal to Umiujaq (Hudson Bay Coast). The excitement of a missions trip mounted, and extraordinary witnessing opportunities unfolded at every step of the journey. June 12th, my first night in Umiujaq, Quebec, held an unusual sense of promise. I was informed that the granddaughter of a local church elder had seen a vision of a huge angel over Umiujaq, holding a trumpet. I was also told that two weeks before the conference, an inexplicable phenomena appeared in the sky . A sense of expectation hung in the air. Sign in Sky over Umiujaq Friends and ministers from Inuit communities traveled from every corner of the Arctic. A lady named Martha loaned the folks staying in our residence a "four-wheeler."  We were mobilized! The first evening's meetings numbered nearly 120.  The visible leaders of the meeting were Billy Arnaquaq, James Arreak, Annie Tertiluk, Eva Deer and Eva LaPage.  Behind the scene a super-well-organized sound-man, Bobby Deer maintained the technical aspects of the conference. Skillful interpreters provided translation as needed.  Worship was vibrant. Hearts were open. The conference's agenda entailed morning intercession, morning and afternoon teaching sessions and evening evangelistic services.  Most everyone who came from a ministry background was invited to speak. I was privileged to teach Friday and Saturday mornings. The range of speakers could hardly have been broader, and included a Messianic Jewish Rabbi, a French-Canadian pastor and youth worker, a Swiss-Canadian intercessor, a Prairie-based evangelist and youth worker,  a host of Inuit pastors and leaders, and myself, filling in for Rev. David Ellyatt, whose absence was due to surgery. The sense of excitement in the meetings built quickly. Altar calls were well responded to by souls seeking the Lord for salvation and healing. The ministry of the Holy Spirit was strong at every point. Young and old alike were drawn to these meetings.  Teens filled the back row of seats, returning nightly to the school gym where they heard testimonies and instruction from a variety of speakers. On one occasion, a teen girl's heart was caught-up with the testimony of her guardian/grandmother. She was deeply touched by what she heard and gave her heart to the Lord.  Later, she testified of repenting from resisting her grandmother and from drug dealing. Her friends wept for joy, and many came to Jesus.  Throughout the conference, one salvation seemed to ignite another. The Lord received all the glory! Testimonies lasted up to thirty minutes or more, as tender hearts witnessed to God's life-changing power. On Sunday, a picnic was held about one mile away from the community. The temperature was an unusual 22 degrees.  Small children played in crystal-clear, snow run-off waters. Small fires dotted the picnic scene, heating tea kettles and roasting snacks brought for the occasion. Monday was feast day! We went to the beach where large sheets of plastic were spread out on the huge bare rocks.  From a gigantic cardboard box came an endless supply of frozen rainbow trout, cod fish, goose, freshly killed seal, and smoked arctic char, a real treat. Some par-cooked a select goose on an open fire; others roasted a choice fish.  However, most enjoyed their feast treats raw and cut into bite-sized frozen strips. (The seal meat is enjoyed fresh and unfrozen.) I have to tell you that I tried a little of everything . . . and I think I will do it again some time soon! Several visitors who had to leave on Monday were baptized in a brook that flowed down from the melting snow in the hills behind Umiujaq.  A good crowd attended the baptisms and hearts were ablaze with love for the Lord. No one noticed the temperature of the water. Tuesday evening saw over 34 baptized. One girl confessed Christ as she stood in the plastic-lined plywood tank, was baptized in water, and came up filled and overflowing with the Holy Spirit. The air was alive with the presence of God. Wednesday saw additional baptisms (in the brook again)! In each baptismal service, all but a few of the candidates were tremendously affected by the power of God as they rose from the water. I have witnessed glimpses of something like this before, but not on this scale, in one place at one time. In all, 64 souls were baptized during this conference. Before I left, a teary-eyed man stopped me as I entered our meeting place.  He reported to me how the whole community had changed since the conference began.  Q. P. P. constables also frequented our meetings. They reported to us that they had not received a single serious call since the conference began. On Thursday morning, prior to my return flight,  I had the pleasure of meeting with Sarah Tooktoo, the recently appointed interim pastor of Umiujaq's Full Gospel Church. Together with her husband, Billy Tooktoo (the worship leader), we discussed various aspects of pastoral ministry.  Church growth is now a positive challenge in Umiujaq, thanks to the sensitive leadership of the Inuit pastors who planned the conference. Back in London, Ontario, June 26, 2002 I received a call from Eva LaPage of Kuujjuaq. She tells me I missed the best!   It seems that the local church, together with the remaining ministers, held services on June 20th and 21st.  Eva told me of a visitation from God unmatched by anything seen in the conference!  What an awesome God we serve! God bless! Our Next Project News from Iqaluit is good.  The meeting with the city officials went well but the site has yet to be approved.  Additional information from Pastor Arreak is that there may be a development fee of up to $30,000.00 for the land. Which would escalate the cost of the building. I would ask your prayer on this matter. * * * * * * Ministry Needs The cost for travel and supplies continues to be very high.  The ministry trip just reported cost nearly $2,000.00 for Air fare, your prayers and financial support is appreciated.   May 2002 Newsletter           Ministry Update It was my pleasure to arrange a ten-day ministry tour  in Ontario for Pastor James Arreak. On Saturday, March 16th I met with him and his wife Looee, and we joined evangelist Bill Prankard and his wife, Gwen, for lunch along with Pastor Eric of the  City Church of Ottawa on Saturday.   It was a good time of fellowship.  Brother Bill told me that it was John Spillenaar who first opened the door for his ministry in the Arctic many years ago. It was our pleasure  to attend a special service in the City Church that evening where Bill Prankard was ministering.  This church has made a commitment to help send  a team to help build the new church in Iqaluit.  Sunday, March 17th was a beautiful day as my wife and I  picked up James and Looee  to go to the Ottawa East Fellowship. It was our prayer to come and be a blessing to this church and to share what God is doing in the Arctic.  It was a good service with a special sense of the presence of God in the worship and the ministry of the Word as James shared.  I wish to thank this church for the wonderful offering that they took for the new church project. Monday, March 18th, was another beautiful day.  We picked up Looee and dropped her at the airport and were on our way to London for the next stop of our trip.  It was a good trip and a wonderful time of fellowship.  Wednesday, March 20th, 1:30 p.m..  After a time of worship and prayer, James shared with about twenty-five people, many of whom are a part of my Wednesday afternoon Bible Study at Faith Tabernacle of London.  Faith is one of our partnering churches and this small group has taken on a Bible project for youth in Arctic Communities.  At the close of his ministry James asked if he could  pray for all those present.  What a precious times of Ministry. 7:00 p.m. After supper we were off to a special service at the Oneida House of Prayer at the Oneida First Nations Reservation just outside London.  Again James shared the word which was followed by a precious time of ministry at the altar.  The Oneida House of Prayer is also one of the partnering churches.  Thursday, March 21st.  Were  on  our way to Kingsville and the Harvest of Glory Conference.  James had  been invited as one of the speaker at this conference which was organized by several of the churches   in this area under the leadership of Pastor Gerry Armaly of Woodslee and Pastor Dan Tamburo of Leamington.  The conference  ran from Thursday evening to Saturday afternoon with a special youth service on the Friday night.  The service was marked by a special presence of the Lord and ministry at the altar.  Saturday morning the leadership was led to take a special offering for the construction of the new church in Iqaluit.  What a blessing as this small group of people from these rural communities invested $14,800.00  into the Kingdom of God.  May the Lord continue pour out His spirit in South-Western Ontario.  MORE LORD! Sunday, March 24, a beautiful day that the Lord has made.  We drove from London and  joined in fellowship at  Centralia Faith Tabernacle, in Centralia Ont. Again there was a precious move of the Spirit in the worship and James ministered the Word.   This was followed by a time of ministry at the altar for the church leadership and others who requested prayer.  Joan and I were the founding pastors of this church back in the late 1960's.  A few years ago they built a beautiful new church just west of the old church. Centralia Faith Tabernacle has been a partner church for many years. After lunch with Pastor Cathy Prout we were on our way to the Good Samaritan Church just outside Kitchener, Ontario.  This is John Spillenaar's home church where he also serves as an elder.  We were welcomed by pastor Ralph Rutledge and shared on Arctic Mission and James shared the Word of the Lord.  As would be expected John's home church is also one of our partnering churches.  It was my pleasure to return to this church a week and a half later for their missions' conference. Monday, March 25th, 8:00 am We dropped James at the train station and he was off to a business conference in Montreal.  What a blessing it has been to see the fruits of many years of labour in the North, now ministering and bringing blessing to the south. A special thank you to all the host churches and fellowships combined to not only meet the expenses of the this trip but also donated over $18.000.00 toward the new church in the Arctic. March 31, 11:00 am Ministered in The Lord of the Harvest Church in London, Ontario Pastor Harold and Sheila Gale have been friends of this ministry for many years. April 14, 11:00 a.m.  John and I ministered at Faith Tabernacle of London's missionary service. April 21, 11:00 am and 6:30 pm.  Shared on Arctic Mission and ministered the Word at Abundant Life Church in London, Ontario April 22, fight to Hay River, N.W.T.  It was my pleasure to Join special services at the Dene Reservation with Brother Billy Diamond where we had an ordination service for Pastor Angus Mackay.  Pastor Mackay has services the Cree in this area for over ten years. Thursday, April 25th through Sunday morning, April 28th , I ministered in the Hay River Independent Church with Pastors Rebecca and Richard Birch. My host during this time was Rev. Ken Sweigart at the Harbor House in Hay River.  I want to thank the owners, Rick and Jane Groenwagan for the hospitality during my stay. On Sunday afternoon I was on my way to Edmonton, where I ministered in The Lakes Church in Northern Edmonton in their evening mission's service.    My hosts were Pastor, Ron and Celeste Wiseman.  While in Edmonton, I took the opportunity to visit with my nephew, Daniel Ellyatt, and his family.  He was gracious enough to accommodate and feed his uncle for the duration of my stay in Edmonton. Wednesday evening, April 30, I again ministered to The Lake Church during their Wednesday Bible study.  Pastor Wiseman's vision is to build Edmonton's largest missions giving church in the Edmonton area. To-morrow, May 1st, I will be heading for Vancouver and linking up with Lionel Balke, veteran missionary evangelist with  whom I have worked with in the Arctic twice over the past three years.  From there I will be ministering in churches in Vancouver and then attending our National Convention from May 6th to 9th in Surrey, B.C.   I expect to be home May 11th. Yours in His service. David Ellyatt * * * * * * Our Next Project News from Iqaluit is good.  The meeting with the city officials went well but the site has yet to be approved.  Additional information from Pastor IS that there may be a development fee of up to $30,000.00 for the land. Which would escalate the cost of the building. I would ask your prayer on this matter.  Ministry Needs We rejoice in the goodness of God.  On going needs means that there are on going expenses.  We are looking to the dedication of the new church in Cape Dorset.  I would ask you to pray that God will provide the airfare and that there will be a special out pouring of God's presence in the service.  News from Cape Dorset is that the building is nearly finished and they will be painting soon.  Additional materials for the heating system have been shipped and the church benches are under construction. The Lord willing I will be ministering in the Pangnirtung church after the dedication.  Reports from Pang indicated capacity crowds on the weekends.  God has been moving in a special way.  Continue to pray for pastors Loi and Etulu.    March/April 2002 Newsletter           Jan,25- Sunny 3 degrees, 12:30 p.m.- a beautiful day.   I was seen off at the London Airport by my wife Joan, my daughter and her husband.  It was a good flight, arriving in Ottawa at 2:50 pm.   Jan. 26 - Cloudy, 2 degrees  I was up at six and soon on my way to the Ottawa Airport. We were out of the Gate at 8:30am. and on our way to Iqaluit. The promise for today is Isaiah 41:3, "For I, the LORD your God, will hold your right hand, Saying to you, 'Fear not, I will help you." 11:25 am. -40 degrees. I arrived Iqaluit and left new building plans for James Arreak to review 12:35 pm. On our way to Nanisivik, via Resolute.  4:35pm. - Arrived at Nanisivik, where I was met by Sam, Philip and Moses.  Sam drove me the twenty miles to the pastor's house, which was my home for the next week. 7:00 pm. I met with Pastor Olayuk and his church leaders.  We discussed several questions on leadership and shared with them on the Biblical concept of servant-hood.  To-morrow we will have an ordination service for the Pastor.  Jan. 27, 7:30 am , -23 degrees, and dark.  During this time of the year they get a few hours of dawn and dusk, they will wait a few more weeks before the sun shows itself. 11:00 am. The service started with the worship team leading the congregation in praise and worship.  There was a good attendance for the morning service, I spoke from Ephesians chapter four and introduced my theme for the week, "12 Characteristics of the New Testament Church."   My key verse was 1 Corinthians 10:31,  "Therefore, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God." This morning's message, "God, Himself gave some to be . . . pastors for the maturing of the church."  At the close of the service we laid hands on the pastor confirming God's ordination upon his life. 4:00 pm. youth service. There was a good group of young people. I spoke on "Youth of the Bible." The Bible says, "The glory of a young man is his strength." 7:00 pm The evening service was well attended.  The worship team was accompanied by keyboard, guitar and drums.  There was a testimony from Zipora and the pastor's wife. I shared from Acts 2 on the 1st three characteristics of the new testament church. They were: 1) a church of the word, 2) a church who was in fellowship and 3) a praying church. Two individuals gave there hearts to the Lord and several came forward  for prayer. Jan 28, -33 degrees, 12:00 Noon -We met for an hour of prayer for the community.  This week we will fast during our lunch time and take the time to pray. 7.00 pm. Worship was led by the assistant pastor, Sam Willie. I continued my study on the characteristics of  the New Testament church, from Acts 2:41 to 47,  It was a church: 4) that respected the presence of God. 5)  in which there were signs and wonders. 6)  that walked in unity and 7) that gave. There was a time of ministry at the altar after the message. Jan. 29 - Clear and -31 degrees, 12:00 pm - A precious time of worship and prayer for the Hamlet.  7:00 pm. The worship was very special to-night, preparing  us one to receive the Word of the Lord.  I continued my study, speaking on the importance of relationship with God and with each other.  I shared how the snare of un-forgiveness  puts an invisible wall between us,  God and others.  Building from the Lord's prayer(really the disciples prayer), I taught on the principle of forgiveness and how it releases us into relationships.  Everyone joined me at the altar as we prayed together for forgiveness and to forgive others. Jan.30 - Clear and cold.  -30 degrees, 12:00 pm  There was a good turn out for prayer with several new people joining in. 7:00 pm - Another great service. I continued on my series and spoke on , 8) "they ate there bread with gladness."  The altar was opened for prayer for those who needed the joy of the Lord  in their lives. Jan. 31 - Clear and cold.-33 degrees.  12:00 pm  There was a good turn out for prayer for the forth day. There are some good testimonies of what God is doing. 7:00 pm Tonight is an outreach service. The worship team under the leadership of the assistant pastor led in a wonderful time of praise and worship.  The presence of the Holy Spirit was remarkable and prepared everyone for the Word of the Lord.  I spoke from Mark chapter 4 and Philippians 1:6 and Romans 8:35-38 on The Keeping Power of God. "When  Jesus is  in the boat with us, we know we are going to the other side." Feb. I - Clear and cold,  -28 degrees, 12:00 pm. We again met at the church for a time of fasting and prayer. 7:00 pm. Pastor Olayuk opened in prayer, and Sam Willie and the worship team lead in praise and worship.  The Altar was open for ministry.  A couple came forward for prayer for deliverance from drug and alcohol bondage.  Praise God,  Jesus came to set the captive free! This evening I spoke on water baptism emphasing these points, 1) Circumcision of the heart 2) burial of the old nature. 3) Living in resurrection power.  The young people led this special closing service of the week.  There was also some special music by the pastor's daughter, Doreen. Three young people were baptized. And this was followed by a time of celebration. Feb. 2 - Slightly overcast, and -23 degrees. 12:00pm We gathered at the church for a brief time of prayer during which time those present prayed for me. The pastor presented me with a beautiful knitted hat from the Arctic Bay church. We then prayer walked the community, starting at the Hamlet. Building and ending at the Health Centre.  3:00 pm - Sam picked me up and we were off to the airport. 6:05 pm. We are on our way to Iqaluit. Feb. 3 - Sunny, clear and cold. 9:30 am.- On the way to Pangnirtung.  10:35 am - We arrived safely at Pang , I was met at the airport by Pastor Etulu and taken directly to the church.  11:00 am. The Pang Community church worship team lead in worship. This was communion Sunday and I spoke on forgiveness, the key to fellowship  with god and our brothers and sisters in the Lord. 7:00 pm.  After worship, I taught on baptism. It was my pleasure to assist in the baptism of four believers plus the pastor.  Pastor Mike grew up in an Anglican Church and was never baptised by immersion. What a glorious time of rejoicing followed. Feb. 4 - Sunny, clear -26 degrees. I visited in the community and met with the church leaders at 7:00 pm to discuss future plans for the church  It was a good meeting. Feb. 5 - Sunny, clear -24 degrees.  9:35 am - After saying our good byes, I boarded the plane with one other passenger and we were on our way to Iqaluit. Feb. 6 - Sunny, clear -22 degrees.  11:00 am I met with Pastor Loui Mike in the dinning room at the Frobisher Inn to discuss future plans for the growth of the church in Pang.  Loui is a new mom having adopted her son's daughter. We were joined by her husband Johnny for lunch. 1:30 pm. James, Billy and I met with Taggat Curley, president of Nunivut Construction to seek advice on the new church plans.  We need your prayers as Pastor James submits a petition for a hearing to the mayor and city council. This must happen before we can proceed much further with the plan to build. 7:30 pm - Bible Study.  James and Billy led worship in a packed house who gathered for study.  I ministered the word from Acts two again, stressing the 12 key characteristics of the early church.  The focus was upon relationship and how that relates to our prayer life, walk, and testimony in the community. Feb. 7 - Overcast, light snow -26 degrees 11:30 am - We went to the Airport to see a charter off to the Hudson Bay Bible Conference  At 12:50 am Looee , Billy, Moses, Arnauya, Loie, and many others were on their way.  7:00 am. We watched the Transformations II Video with a group of youth.  What a wonderful reminder of what God is doing in the earth. Feb. 8 - Sunny, clear -30 degrees. After lunch with James and his son, we were off to the airport. 1:45 pm. and I'm on my way to Cape Dorset.  3:25 pm.  - I had a comfortable flight in a Twin Otter that was filled with more cartons of bread than passengers.  I was by Pastor Martha Jaw and taken to her home..  7:00 pm - The service was opened in prayer by Pastor Jaw who also let in worship. I spoke on the Twelve Characteristics of the New Testament Church.  The message  was followed by a time of prayer for members of the church who were sick. Feb. 9 - Cloudy, cold -24 degrees This morning I went to visit the new church.  The work has progressed well and is awaiting some duct work for the heating system from the south before they can complete it. 7:00 pm - Another good service.  Pastor Martha led the worship and I continued my study on the church.  During the altar call,  three came forward for prayer.  One woman who came forward for prayer for her hands testified that although she never told me her problem, I took her hands in mine  and prayed for them.  She was so excited about her healing that she went on the community radio after the service and testified. Feb. 10 - Sunn, clear and  cold,  -26 degrees 11:00 am. - The worship was led by Udjualuk  and Martha. This morning I continued teaching on the characteristics of a New Testament church. Point 8 of 12, it was a giving church.   I taught on tithing and giving from Malachi 3, "Prove me and see if I (God) will not pour out a blessing" 4:00 pm. - We met with the church committee and discussed plans for the dedication of the new church and the new church constitution and during the closing prayer we prayed for Pastor Martha Jaw. 7:00 pm. - Udjualuk Etidloie  led the worship and I continued my study on the characteristics of the new testament church.  In closing I reviewed the study and shared again the importance of forgiveness in maintaining fellowship with Father and in the assembly. Three people recommitted their lives and many came forward as an expression of their need to forgive those who have hurt or abused them and to release them from the hold that it had on their lives. Feb. 11, clear -33 degrees 10:55 pm. After saying our goodbyes, I'm on my way home via Iqaluit and Ottawa.  5:55 pm - Iqaluit, after a 5 hour delay because of blowing snows, I am on my way to Ottawa,  8:50 pm Touch down in Ottawa, I will have to overnight here.  Feb. 12- 8:55 pm. London, Home! Cape Dorset Update The dedication of the new church is expected to happen after the Bible Conference in late June.   The interior is almost finished.  They are waiting for some materials to come form the south to complete the heating system.  I will give an update in the next letter * * * * * * Our Next Project On the way from Arctic Bay and on-route to Cape Dorset,  I again visited with Pastor James Arreak in Iqaluit. I was able to review the plans for the new church with him and to meet with a local Architect who has agreed to put the stamp of approval on the plans once they are completed. Once the decision is made as to where the  new church will be located, we will be able to complete  a site plan and finalize the building plans for the church.  Please pray that the Lord will grant favour as James and his Board members proceed with the application for this site. Good News! As I was preparing this Newsletter, I heard from James that on Tuesday March 12th, The City Council of Iqaluit is meeting and expected to approve the site for the new church in Iqaluit. The final church plans are nearly complete and will be soon submitted for approval. At  present we have enough funds to make a good down payment on the materials. Some additional costs to the building of the new church in Cape Dorset and a delayed bill for gravel fill from Pangnirtung of over $8,000.00 cut into the reserves, but God is providing. We will need many thousands more before the cost for all of the materials is covered. Would you please pray and ask the Lord what He would have you to do? Iqaluit church Building Ministry Needs  A Business organization which helps support Arctic Mission has made available the New Believers Study New Testaments for under $3.00 each, a savings of $6:00 each. These are needed for the young people in the north. Again I would share with you  the cost of flying into the north.  The base fare to fly to Iqaluit from Ottawa is approximately $1500.00.  When we travel to the far reaches of the Arctic a four week ministry trip will average around $5,000.00. My trip to Salluit in April will cost almost $2,000.00.  I share this as a reminder of the high cost of  ministry in the far north. October/November 2001 News from John Oct. 4, 2001 I have just returned from London, Ont. where we met with David Ellyatt and Burton Kewayosh for our Arctic Mission Board of Directors meeting. With me was Peter Schram and Floyd Martin from Kitchener, who are on our Board of Directors. The total picture is very encouraging with souls being saved and the church building in Cape Dorset progressing on. It is still too early to set a date for the Dedication. We do thank you who are supporting this Arctic Mission work with your prayers and finances. You are sowing seeds into good fertile soil and that is why God is blessing with a good harvest. Bible Conferences are being planned with enthusiasm running high. I received a phone call from our pastor at Pangnirtung where we built the church last year. He said, "I just wanted to hear your voice." And, "When are you coming up again?" Please continue to pray for us. Yours in Christ's Service, John, Tyyne, & Daniel Spillenaar * * * * * * * Ministry Update Cape Dorset Building Project by David Ellyatt The news from the Cape Dorset is exciting.  By the time you receive this letter, the exterior of the church will be finished and the interior work will be well under way.  Two weeks ago the electrician finished most of the wiring and the temporary service was disconnected and the regular service was hooked up.  Jeffery says that the work is coming along well and that it is snowing just about every day, but it melts by the afternoon.  Soon the snow will be there to stay and another long winter will be under way. * * * * * * September 11, 2001 - I was in the office of Open Word Bible College when we heard the news of the terrorist attack in the United States.  I went home immediately and was in time to see the first tower collapse.  As I watched, I thought, " So many lives have just stepped into eternity, I wonder how many were ready?" A few days later, I received a message from Philip in Arctic Bay.  The Sunday evening September 9th, the Lord gave him a vision of  the attack. "Dear brethren,  On Sunday morning September 9, 2001. I had a dream, it was foggy where I work. It was not like in Nanisivik Airport, but it was in some steep hill like in the Bay north of the Airport. When I step out side, I saw jumbo jet very low (there is never jumbo jet land in our airport). It looks like in runway, but no lights on. The jumbo jet crashed and while I saw the wings breaking up, I woke up suddenly. On Tuesday, I watched the President's speech and the crash of jumbo. I then recalled the dream that woke me up suddenly and called the Christians (in Arctic Bay) to start to  pray. How the God of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob reveals the dreams before hand. I remember how thankful Joseph, the son of Jacob cried to God when the his brothers came to him to get food. This is a wake up call from The Father of our Lord.  With Jesus Christ,  Philip Kalluk" Philip is a member of the Arctic Bay Church and weather man at the Nanisivik Airport.   D.E. Our Next Project On the way to the Bible Conference,  I will be visiting with Pastor James Arreak in Iqaluit. We will be looking at some building lots and prayerfully making a decision as to where the  new church will be located. Once this has happened, we will be developing a site plan and finalizing the building plans for the church. . Please pray that the Lord will grant favour as James and his Board members proceed with the application for this site. * * * * * * * Ministry Needs- Thank you for your faithfulness. In the last news letter, I shared the financial needs of the ministry. Through the faithfulness of His saints most of the bills have been paid.  We still have approximately half of the cost for the wiring of the new Cape Dorset church.The final bill is not in yet and is expected to be between six and seven thousand dollars. I have been invited to minister at the Bible Conference at Kimmirut, November 2nd to 11th  and I will be visiting with Pastor James Arreak en route in Iqaluit.  Pray that the needs for this trip will be met and that the ministry of the Word at this one week will be a blessing to those in attendance. Kimmirut is the community whose pastor and assistant were killed in a tragic plane crash last year. It is our prayer that this conference will bring healing to the community. September 2001 NEWSLETTER Ministry Update Cape Dorset Building Project by David Ellyatt Aug. 2,  10:30 am. - Brian Schell and I  loaded our bags, tools and baseball equipment and left for Ottawa, Ontario.  We were joined by my wife, my daughter, Faith and family friend Carol Drewitt, who came along to help Joan with the drive back.  It was a pleasant trip, slightly overcast  arriving in Ottawa at 5:30 pm.  Aug 3, 7:00 am. 23 degrees, sunny and clear. We  had breakfast and  are off to the airport. Departure is scheduled for 9:40 am.  After a brief  delay, we are on our way.  Flight time to Iqaluit is two hours and forty-five minutes.  12:45 pm Iqaluit, 6 degrees and overcast.  We are met at the airport by James Arreak and Billy Arnaquaq.  We were taken to the home of Anne and Tome who will be our hosts for the next two days. We enjoyed a nice  visit with Pastor Billy from Broughton Island.  He is a recognized leader in the Eastern Arctic Churches. 6:30 pm We dropped over to James and Looee Arreak's house.  Billy had just received news that Etulu Aningmiuq's wife, Susa had just  passed away.  She was diagnosed with cancer about four months ago and was undergoing chemotherapy.  Please pray for the family that " the God of all comfort " would be their strength.  We had a good time of fellowship, worship, and prayer for the Aningmiuq family. Aug 4, cloudy, 12 degrees.  Today is a rest day and an opportunity to visit with some of the folk in Iqaluit.  At 1:35 pm, we went to the airport and picked up Aulis Manninen who will be joining us on the trip to Cape Dorset.  This is the  third church he has assisted building in the Arctic. 7:00 pm Attended Board Meeting of the Iqaluit Church.  Under James and Looee Arreak's leadership, the church is growing and planning to build next Summer.  We discussed some various ideas and James is going to share the expected needs of the church with the city council in order  to get some ideas on sites that may be available Aug 5, 11:00 am - Spoke in a well attended house meeting on "Breaking our Allibaster Boxes."   Jesus said, "She has done all that she could."  Is this not what God asks from all of us? 1:45 pm - We are on our way to Cape Dorset on a 12 seat Beechcraft Aircraft. Although somewhat cloudy it is a good flight.   We were met at the Airport by Pastor Martha Jaw and taken to the home of Art Stewart.  This lovely home will be ours for the next three weeks. 7:00 pm.  Evening service at the Full Gospel church.   There is a good attendance, the worship is wonderful and the altar call after the ministry of the word has a good response as many came forward for prayer. August 6, 7:30 a.m. Sunny with clouds, average temp about 12 degrees.  We were picked up and taken to the site by Matthew Jaw Junior.  Most of the Day was spent getting the site ready for construction.  One of the local business men arranged for several crates to be moved onto the site so that we could start working.  Canada Drill had the Pylons in place  and  left their generator at the site for our use until we have our temporary power hook up. August 7, 7:30 am Cloudy, 12 degrees - We were on the site early with one worker from the community.   Construction is started on the first of the main support beams.  The ground is very rocky and difficult to walk on.  The grade difference from the road side to the far side is about twelve feet.  Our work is cut out for us. 3:15 pm - Cape Dorset Airport.  We picked up Cliff Quenneville and went back to the site to continue work.  This is Cliff's third trip to the Arctic to help build .  7:00 pm - We are back to work and are joined by five more workers from the community.  At a community meeting to night the council approved renting a truck for our use at a cost of $75.00 per day.  What a blessing this truck turned out to be. August 8th and 9th, Sunny with clouds good weather.  Continued work on the beams and floor joists. We were joined by Pastor Fred Turner from Yellowknife.  He was delayed in arrival because of a cancellation of his flight.  Our team from the South now consists of five men and we are joined by five to six local volunteers. August 10th & 11th, good weather, we are able to finish and insulate the floor and will be ready on Monday to start with the walls. Sunday, August 12, Raining, 7 degrees. 11:00 am Service.  Spoke on the Faithfulness of God, "Yet He remains faithful." The worship is good and God's presence rich. 7:00 pm  - Combined service with the Anglican Church. It was advertised on the radio.  There is standing room only as the crowd packs out the church.  I spoke on "We are going to the other Side" Is Jesus in the boat with you?  Sixteen came forward to make first time commitments to Jesus and ministry at the altar followed and lasted for nearly an hour as we prayed various needs. August 13 & 14, cloudy, 8 degrees average temperature. Work went well with the construction of the walls.  Help came from the community so that we were able to put the wall up in one piece.  These 48 foot walls require at least twelve men to lift and nail the braces in place.  Praise the Lord for the additional volunteers who came from their work sites to help lift the walls.  Fred Turner returns to Yellowknife to day.  Thank you for your wisdom and help. August 15, 8:00 am Cloudy, ten degrees and a key day for  building the church.  A boom truck from the tank farm is assisting us in placing the trusses.  Prior to this, we had a fork truck move the three piles of fifty foot trusses onto locations that were accessible for the boom(crane) truck. 10:00 am, the first truss is in place and is secured solidly so that all the other trusses can be put in place and braced from this one.  At 4:45 pm the last truss is swung into position.  What an accomplishment, These trusses require 10 men to lift them.  It would be impossible to put them in place without this truck. 7:00 pm Work continues on the trusses bracing them in place to make sure they are safely anchored and ready for the next step. August 16th to August 18th cloudy and some showers. Averaging 8 to 9 degrees. The big job of lifting, cutting and nailing in place 2400 square feet of plywood roofing is completed.  Sunday, August 19th raining and 4 degrees.  Once again we have a wonder ful Sunday with both services at the Full Gospel church. I asked Cliff, Aulis and Brian  to share a testimony in the services. The Anglican church joined us and God moved in a precious way with many lives being touched. August 20 to August 24. Cloudy, cool and even some snow flurries.  The work continued well with an average of nine to ten men working on the building.  The  plywood roofing was completed and the ends of the building closed in.  This was done after constructing scaffolding to work on the high parts of the building. The metal roofing and dry wall strapping for the church ceiling was started.   Aug. 25, 8:00 pm  - 7 degrees, Sunny.  All the regular workers had breakfast at the Kingait Inn and were off to work .  The first two windows were installed and more strapping was nailed to the ceiling and our work here  was finished. 3:15pm After having the last of the home made soup for lunch, cleaning packing and a quick trip to the airport, we are on our way to Iqaluit and home.  We took off in bright sunny weather and about half way we run into pea soup weather and freezing rain.  After a bumpy ride into Iqaluit,  we landed safely and had a brief visit with James Arreak and we are on our way to Ottawa. Sunday, August 26th 10:00 am - Our Ottawa host pastor Chuck Balik invited us to join him in the morning service at the West Ottawa Christian Community church.  We had an opportunity to share about Arctic Mission.   Members of this church expressed interest in helping build the next church in Iqaluit. We were on our way home at 12:30 pm. 7:45 pm - Home * * * * * * Our Next Project At the Iqaluit board meeting,  August 3rd, it was decided to proceed with preliminary drawings so that the needs of the congregation could be presented to the Community Building Committee. Please pray that the Lord will grant favour as James and his Board members proceed with the application * * * * * * * Special Need Cape Dorset Church Building - Although most of the costs of the building have been met there still remains the cost of hiring an electrician to oversee the electrical work.  This is anticipated to be in the range of $7,500.00.  There also  remains an amount outstanding for the cost of flying  our volunteers to Cape Dorset to assist in the construction.  This year we were able to obtain seat sales and donations to cover all but $1,400.00 of the $ 8,500.00 in fares.  Your help is appreciated. MAY JUNE NEWSLETTER Ministry Update Introduction by David Ellyatt As I reported in the last newsletter, it is hard to keep a good man down.  John continues to travel and it was my pleasure to join him for the dedication of the church in Pangnirtung.  What a blessed time! PANGNIRTUNG  CHURCH  DEDICATION Thursday, April 19, 2001  5:50 AM in the Kitchener Airport terminal.  Temperature is minus 4 °C.   6:45 on a Trillium Air, turbo jet to Ottawa.  8 AM landed at Ottawa Airport.   9:15 AM – on a 727 First Air jet to Iqaluit.  9:45 – had a good talk with a man sitting beside me.  He is not a believer – but I prayed seed sown will bear fruit.  He is from Yellowknife and was visiting in Ottawa.  David Ellyatt joined me in Ottawa. 12:40 pm. Landed at Iqaluit airport.  Fri. April 20/01  7:30 AM  David Ellyatt and I are here in the Iqaluit airport, waiting for our flight to Pang.  Both of us stayed at James Arreak's home last night.  Quite a few passengers are going to Pang for the dedication.  They tried to go yesterday, but their flight was cancelled because of weather conditions.  8:15 on First Air 748 to Pangnirtung.  Yesterday the plane reached Pang but could not land.  They returned to Iqaluit.  So this morning there are 2 plane loads going to Pang.  9:30 AM  Landed at Pangnirtung.  Just before leaving Iqaluit, Bro. Ken Sweigard came in the airport.  He had arrived yesterday from Gjoa Haven to fly to Pangnirtung – but the plane could not land.  Yesterday morning, they tried again and still could not land.  First Air said they may try again around 4 o'clock, but then they announced the flight was cancelled.  On landing at Pangnirtung, Ken Sweigard and I went up to Jeff Peyton's place, where we had all the men stay when we came up to build the church.  But we could not build until the permit was granted by the Department of Transport, as the church site was near the airport.  So we had to return without building.   4 PM   We've been over to the church.  It's the largest we have built in the Arctic.  I've been asked to preach tonight, so I better get busy.   7:10 PM  Ten minutes late in starting the service – but this lovely Full Gospel church is full.  Some have flown in by chartering a number of planes.   10:05 PM  What a wonderful service.  It's still going on.  Such freedom in the Spirit.  Such praising and worship.   It is now 11:15 PM.  What a wonderful first service in this lovely new church.  I preached from 1 Kings 18,  when Elijah challenged the prophets of Baal.  But Baal did not answer as he was a heathen god.  Then Elijah repaired the altar, put wood in place, killed the oxen and laid the sacrifice on the wood on the altar.  Had 12 barrels of water poured over the sacrifice.  Then he prayed a short prayer to the God of Heaven.  God answered by fire, which consumed the sacrifice and the stones of the altar; licked up the water – and proved that He was the true God.  Then he slew the 450 prophets of Baal and the people praised and worshipped the true God.  I closed the service with Romans 12:1-2  which challenges us to lay ourselves as a living sacrifice on the altar.  I challenged the people, Who will come forward to present your bodies a living sacrifice.  A great number surged forward, and what a time of prayer we had.    Afterward, I challenged those who did not come up:  If any wanted to be saved, to be in God's family, who would repent of their sins, and receive Jesus as Saviour.  1 woman, I would think in her 30's came, then one man, I believe in his 50's came, and received Jesus as Saviour. Sat. April 21  10:05 AM  in our lovely Full Gospel church.  Service is just getting started.  Many people are here and more coming in.  10:45 AM  We've had a precious time of praise and worship.  Now, Maggie, Pastor at Aupaluk, where we built a church many years ago, has given a testimony and is now singing a solo.  My interpreter, Looee, is the Anglican priest in charge of the Anglican church.  She is sitting beside me and interpreting for me.  She is strongly in favour of our Full Gospel church.  11:05  James Arreak is now sharing, after a precious time of praise.  There is a sense of great freedom – no stress: everyone is free – to exalt the name of Jesus.  James is now sharing his God-given vision for a large Full Gospel church in Iqaluit.  James is the pastor of a growing church meeting in homes.  Iqaluit is the capital of the new territory of Nunavut and is growing rapidly.   Eph. 2:19-22  James has announced his subject: "Unity in the Body."  11:55 – James has now concluded and we will close soon? 2:45 PM  in the lovely sunlight for our dedication service.  I was not aware that I was responsible for this service until the last minute.  The temperature is about minus 8 C., but it was minus 26 this morning.   My interpreter, the Anglican priest, is now speaking to the people.  Now we are singing and we will soon be going inside.  3:05 we are inside and the place is packed full with many others outside.  3:30 PM coffee, cakes, cookies, etc. are being served.  Ken Sweigard is now sharing to this large crowd.  I had sent up approximately 175 plastic chairs, which were all full with many standing.  So there were over 200 people.  7:15 PM.  A good crowd and the people from Payne Bay are leading the singing:  5 of them on the platform, one man on the drums, 2 other men playing guitars.  7:45  Peter, the pastor at Payne Bay is now testifying: how we came and built their church many years ago.  Then he got cancer; was sent to Montreal.  After many tests, the doctors told him there was no use, he will die so may as well go home.  But he prayed all night desperately  for healing.  The next day, as the doctor was preparing to send him home, they were amazed that all symptoms had disappeared.  They gave him a thorough examination and found no cancer.   8:20  Kevin, the High School Principal, is now playing his accordian and singing, "It's beginning to rain."  Brian Warren of 100 Huntley Street, is now sharing.  9:10 PM.  Our speaker for this meeting is Annie Tertiluk, pastor at Wakeham Bay, where we built the church in 1979.  Acts 9:1-5  The Holy Spirit worked a miracle in Saul's heart.   We need to be hungry for God.  Saul's life was completely transformed.  Phil. 3:7-9  Paul was hungry for more of God.  Acts 13:21-22  David was a man after God's own heart.  Psalm 63:1-4  My soul thristeth for Thee.  Are we satisfied as we are – or do we cry out for more? 10:05 PM  She has concluded her message and now James Arreak is giving the altar call. Sunday, April 22/01  10:30 AM in church to pray for the services.  11:10 AM Billy is just starting service.  Many are here and more coming in.  11:45 AM – Ken Sweigard is preparing to sing a solo and to play a guitar.  But he is sharing now some of his experiences in getting here to Pangnirtung from Gjoa Haven.  The Anglican priest is interpreting for him.  12:00  at last Ken is starting to sing.   12:05  David Ellyatt is now preparing for the ordination of James Arreak, pastor at Iqaluit.  Jeremiah 1:4-10 God's call to Jeremiah.  1 Cor.1:26,29  we are called by His grace and mercy to fulfil His plan.  Matt. 22:21  Many are called, few are chosen.  We are called – 2 Cor. – Divinely appointed by God.  The great commission is for us all to go into all the world.  Jesus must be the theme of our message.  Acts 8:35.   12:50  A wonderful ordination service.  One o'clock – a most beautiful service as many came up to hug and congratulate James and his wife. 6:45 PM  We arrived for the evening service which was to start at 7 PM.  It is now 7:20 and the service is about to begin. Seven French Canadians skied through the park, 200 kilometers from Broughton Island to here in Pangnirtung.  Some are here in the service tonight.  8:30 PM  Brian Warren of 100 Huntley St. will now bring the message.  Hosea 6:1-3  He will send the former and latter rain.  Isaiah 55:1-2  Are you hungry?  Jer. 2:10-12.  9:35 PM  Brian is giving the altar call.  There must be at least 50 who came to Jesus and were saved.  10 PM  Now the water Baptismal service will start.  A tank has been built about 4 feet by 8 and the water truck came and put water in.  11:15 PM  I believe this one is the last one to be baptized.  12 candidates were baptized.  It is now 11:50 PM.  A terrific blizzard has raged all day: strong winds and snow, visibility down to zero.  But now at midnight it is clearing, good for a fine day tomorrow. 5:30 AM Mon. April 23  Beautiful day.  10:30 AM on First Air 748 from Pangnirtung to Iqaluit.  Quite a few charter planes in and out so we are delayed 35 minutes.  Hopefully we will make it to Iqaluit to get my next flight to Ottawa.  11:40 Landed at Iqaluit.  1:10 PM on a 727 jet to Ottawa.  I met some of my old friends in the airport terminal and had a good time of fellowship and also met strangers that I was able to witness to and give my scripture calendars.  4:45 PM  Landed in Ottawa.  6 PM  on Trillium Air flying to Kitchener.  Just 2 of us passengers, so the company is losing money on this flight.  I've had a good chance to witness to a few people in the Ottawa terminal.  When we landed in Ottawa from Iqaluit, the plane had to park quite a distance from the terminal and they shuttled the passengers by bus.  The reason for this procedure was due to a lack of security in Iqaluit – so we had to pass through security in Ottawa.  So I did not have any spare time in Ottawa before I had to catch this flight .  7:35  Landed at Kitchener.  8 PM  Home Sweet Home.  I thank each one of you for your prayers and financial support to help us win more souls to Jesus.  You shall share in the reward. God bless you all. John Spillenaar SPECIAL PRAYER REQUEST During my first visit with John to Pangnirtung it was my pleasure to meet with Pastor Etulu Aningmiuq and his lovely wife Susa.  Pastor Etulu was the main force behind the building of the new church that we built and  dedicated in Pangnirtung. Approximately two and a half weeks before the dedication he flew to Ottawa with  Susa for medical tests to determine the cause of pain that she has in her upper chest.  These tests were very lengthly and both Etulu and Susa were unable to be at the dedication of the church. Since that time it has been determined that Susa has cancer in the chest which has infiltrated into the bone.  Chemotherapy will have started at the time of receiving the letter.  Doctors are hopeful of controlling the spread of the cancer but hold out little hope for a cure.    BUT GOD! Please pray for Susa and her family, for healing and the Lord to meet all their financial needs during this difficult time. * * * * * * * Our Next Project On the trip back from the Church dedication in Pang, I was met at the Airport in Iqaluit by Taggat Curley, a local business man and former territorial politician and a member of the church congreg-ation in Iqaluit.  Brother Curley and his wife Sally looked after me for the day and took me by the proposed site for the new church which is planned to be built next Summer. * * * * * * * Cape Dorset Church Building The final plans are underway to start construction on the new church building in Cape Dorset on July 2, 2001.  Letters are being sent out to volunteers to join us on this construction project. Our goal is to have the church finished by the end of July so that a special Youth Week-End can be held in the new church.  The community is also looking into the possibility of moving the old church along side the new building so that it can be renovated and used for Sunday School and other church related activities. Thank you David Ellyatt APRIL 2001 NEWSLETTER Ministry Update Introduction by David Ellyatt It is hard to keep a good man still.  This past month has been a quiet month for me, but John has been busier than ever. The following reports are full of what God continues to do as He moves in our aboriginal communities.  My leg continues to heal and I am now light weight bearing.   I invite you to enjoy the following reports from John. Mission to Arctic Bay by John SpillenaarMarch 6, 2001 The time is 3:30 PM. I am in the Kitchener airport. Tyyne and Dan brought me here for my flight to Ottawa and Arctic Bay. 4:30PM.  In Trillium Air plane ready for takeoff to Ottawa. 5:53PM. Touched down in Ottawa. We had strong headwinds which extended our flying time. 6:50 PM In David & Shirley''s home. Shirley picked me up at the airport as David had a meeting for the homeless in downtown Ottawa. He should be home soon. Shirley is preparing supper. Wed. March 7 In Ottawa. Up at 6:15 AM. Shirley made a big breakfast. David took me to the airport. It is now 8:15 AM. I am on a 727 First Air jet for Nanisivik –– Arctic Bay. 11:35 AM –– Just landed at Iqaluit. 26 below zero C. 12:20 PM –– Back on the 727 after refueling. We now fly to Resolute, then to Nanisivik where I get off to drive to Arctic Bay. 2:50 PM –– just landed at Resolute. 3:25 –– Back on the plane. It''s about 33 below zero here at Resolute. 4:20 –– landed at Nanisivik. The sun comes up just above the horizon in the southeast, stays just above the horizon, and then disappears in the southwest. 6:55 PM In our lovely Full Gospel Church which we built 4 years ago. People are gathering in. 7:15 –– a good crowd has come. The pastor opened in prayer at 7, right on time. The assistant pastor is leading the singing and playing his guitar. Moses is playing an instrument and 2 women & 1 man on the platform are singing as a choir. 9:08 PM. Many came forward for prayer when I gave the altar call. Thurs. March 8 Arctic Bay, Nt. I am staying in the home of Ron Elliot. Ron taught school here for at least 10 years. I stayed here on my last visit 2 years ago. This morning I got up at 6:50, made some oatmeal porridge & 1 toast for my breakfast. Now I will prepare for tonight''s service. I don't know when Ron will get up. 12:30 –– Just finished lunch. Ron made some vegetable soup from a package of dried vegetables. The temperature is 31 below zero C. Philip came over to get me at 8:20 AM and we visited 2 homes. He said he would get me at 2:30 to visit more. 6:50 PM In church. Many have come in and our song leader is playing his guitar and singing, "Make me more like Thee, Jesus." Philip and I visited this afternoon in a home where they had just moved in yesterday, and they asked if I would come and bless their home. What a wonderful time of prayer. 7:05 PM –– 3 women and one man are leading singing on the platform with 2 men playing guitars. Another man playing the drums. Moses is playing a zither. 9:45 PM –– that was the best service yet. After just a few choruses they asked me to come to preach, so we had a good time to preach the Word. Then a good altar service when many came forward to seek the Lord. A few new people attended also. We thank the Lord for His anointing. Fri. March 9 The temperature is 31 below zero C. once again. 4:30 PM –– Philip took me to a few homes to visit. One man came home for a coffee break. I asked him if he had received Jesus as his personal Saviour. He said, No, but I want to. He prayed and accepted Jesus. 7:05 PM.  Loud praise going up as more people are coming in. 9:40 PM This was the best service yet. More new people attended, including the man who accepted Jesus in his home. So when I finished preaching, I gave the altar call for only those who wanted to be saved. 2 young lads about in their 20's came forward, with tears streaming down their faces and both received Jesus as Saviour and Lord. We thank the Lord for answering prayer. Sat. March 10, 2001 2:30 PM –– 5 of us drove the 27 km. to Nanisivik; held a service in a home; drove back to Arctic Bay. Temperature is minus 28. 6:55 PM –– in church. The players are playing their instruments and singing as the people are gathering in. 9:30 PM Best meeting yet –– biggest crowd yet. Many new people. Maybe 24 came forward for prayer. Sun. March 11 Arctic Bay 10:45 AM - in church for the 11 o'clock service. Some of the musicians are here playing & singing. More are coming in now. 11:25 AM - testimony time: young and old giving thanks and praise to God. 1:30 PM –– another great service. My subject this morning was, "Lord, teach us to pray." Luke 11:1 and many other scriptures. These folk love the teaching of God''s Word. 3:35 PM - 2 men and 1 girl, 17 years old, came to visit me. I knew the 2 men but not the girl. One man was her father. We had a good talk and Doreen the girl said she wanted to be saved. Big tears streamed down her face as she received Jesus as her Saviour. Just before they left my room I asked each to pray. When it was Doreen's turn, she wept again and prayed and thanked the Lord for saving her. 6:45 PM. We came at 6:30 to pray and seek the Lord. Now the musicians are playing and singing. 10:35 PM We had the best service yet with a good crowd and new people. Sam, the assistant pastor, and I, had to leave just before 9 to go to the radio station where I preached the Word for 1 hour. The radio is only for Arctic Bay but most of the population listen to it. So I thank the Lord for this opportunity. Mon. March 12 Minus 30's. Philip came for me at 7:50 AM. We visited Sam & Lydia. Sam accepted Jesus into his heart. Tears of repentance flowed as he asked Jesus to forgive him of his sin. So –– another new name was written down in Glory. 10:10 PM I performed a wedding for Kevin & Susan. Church full. Then a wonderful service. One young lady accepted Jesus. Many people went to Kevin & Susan''s home for the reception, but I am too tired. Tues. March 13 36 below zero. 6:45 PM - in church. The tank has been brought in for a water baptismal service. It is ¾ filled with water. 10:10 PM A good water baptismal service. 1 lady about 40 years old was baptized. Others were warned against it. Good service following. Subject: "Blow the trumpet in Zion." 1 young lady saved –– prayed for many others. Wed. Minus 28 C. Strong winds, drifting snow. Plane flights cancelled. 6:50 PM –– in church for another service. Musicians are playing and singing. 10:00 PM –– another good service & many responded to the altar call. I taught on Titus 2. Thurs. March 15 Minus 28, strong winds, roads blocked, plane flights cancelled. 9:40 PM –– a great service. I preached on the Veil of the Temple was rent in twain –– "We can come into the Holy of Holies, to the mercy seat, any time." Fri. March 16 Still here in Arctic Bay. Storm is passed, sky clear, minus 35 C. 10:15 AM As I am getting ready to go to the Nanisivik airport, a father brought his 12 year old son who wanted to be saved. He now has received Jesus as his Saviour. Praise the Lord. 12:40 PM –– in a 748 turbo jet in Nanisivik airport to fly to Iqaluit. 6:45 –– on Canadian Airline 737 jet to Ottawa. Sat. March 17, 2001 In Ottawa minus 10 C. 7:30 AM On a 737 jet with Royal Airlines to Toronto. Bearskin Lake Crusade 8:10 AM March 22, 2001 On Air Canada DC-9 Toronto to Thunder Bay. Tyyne and Dan brought me to Toronto Airport. We left home in Kitchener at 6:15 after breakfast and devotions. 10:00 AM Landed at Thunder Bay. 11:15 AM on a Bearskin Airline turbo prop flying to Sioux Lookout. I had a good chance to witness to a number of people while waiting for my flight to be called. 12:10 PM landed at Sioux Lookout. 2:25 PM In Sioux Lookout airport. I just talked to a father and 13 year old son. The father is a Cree Christian. I asked the son if he was saved. He said, No, but I want to be. We had prayer and he received Jesus as his Saviour. I met so many Cree Indians here who remembered me –– from many different settlements, when I would fly in and have gospel services with them and many received Jesus into their hearts. 2:40 PM on a Bearskin turbo jet to Bearskin Lake. 4:15 Landed at Bearskin, my destination, to hold a crusade starting tonight. 5:15 PM I am here in Alex Beardy''s home. Mrs. Beardy prepared soup, sandwiches and tea for my supper. It was good. Now to prepare for this evening''s service. 7:00 PM In this lovely Full Gospel Church: the service is starting as people are coming in. 7:40 2 Cree women have been leading the singing; two men are playing guitars. 7:50 different ones testified & each one read a scripture. 10:30 PM now I am back in the home where I am staying. We had a good altar service as people came for prayer. March 24/01 Bearskin Lake 7:10 PM.  People are gathering in as one of the women is leading the singing and Pastor Kam is playing the guitar. A few new people are here who were not here last night. 7:45 PM Different ones are testifying. This one women said they were warned not to have anything to do with me. She said, "We were afraid of him, but now we are saved, and it''s so good to see Bro. Spillenaar again –– still preaching the gospel." 10:30 PM That was the best service yet. My subject was, "The Fire of God," taking different scriptures. Many came forward for prayer. It was the best response to the altar call yet. God is pouring out His Holy Spirit upon these precious Cree Indians. I was able to visit some homes today and had prayer with many. March 24/01 Sat. 6:50 PM praying for another Holy Ghost service, as the people are coming in. 7:20 –– the song leader is doing a good job; he has a strong voice of praise. I understand that 1½ years ago his wife left him after raising 5 children, but he stayed true to the Lord and is very active in this Full Gospel Church. 10 PM Another good service as the Holy Spirit was manifested in power. Quite a few new people attended, including the pastor of another gospel church. I had visited him. A good time at the altar as many came forward to pray. March 25/01 Sun. 10 AM The pastor is leading the singing and playing his guitar. Many new people here this morning. Many came with ski doos; others have cars & trucks. 10:20 –– 3 elderly Cree Indian women are now leading the singing and 2 men are playing guitars. 2:40 PM.  I've just come back from praying for a very sick Indian man. God blessed in this morning's service. It was the largest crowd yet with so many new people. Many came forward for prayer. I preached on, "God meets us at the Mercy Seat." Before I prayed for that sick man, I asked him if he belonged to Jesus. He said, No, but I want Jesus. So he received Jesus first as Saviour, then as his Healer. It is 5:10 PM I was able to be on the radio from 4 to 5 preaching the gospel. Sunday 7 PM Quite a few here now. One of the Cree women is leading the singing; the Pastor is playing his guitar, and another man his bass guitar. 9:20 PM a wonderful service, in fact the best yet. Not as many people as this morning, because of a death here in the nursing home this afternoon. But in spite of a lower attendance, the blessing and presence of God made up what was lacking. They took up a love offering for me. They asked me to stand beside the offering bucket to shake hands with the people as they came up. But instead of shaking hands they all gave me a big hug. They want me to come back soon but I cannot promise. March 26, Mon. 12:05 PM on Bearskin Airline plane to Sioux Lookout. 1:45 PM –– landed at Sioux Lookout. 2:20 PM –– on another Bearskin plane enroute to Thunder Bay. 3 PM –– just touched down at Thunder Bay. 3:20 PM –– on a DC-9 Air Canada plane to Toronto. Having a good talk with a fellow passenger, a lady going to Paris, France. I trust the Holy Spirit will quicken the Word she has heard. 5 PM –– touched down in Toronto. Local time is 6 PM. My son Daniel met me at the Toronto Airport. Our luggage took quite a long time to come. We arrived home in Kitchener at 8 PM. I thank God for this missionary trip. The Full Gospel Church at Bearskin Lake paid for my air fare, plus the love offering –– so it did not cost Arctic Mission a penny. I thank God for your prayers on my behalf. He answered your prayers and gave me great liberty in proclaiming the message God gave for each service. God bless you all. John Spillenaar Our Next Project Iqaluit is the capital of Nunavut and the largest community in the Eastern Arctic. There is no full gospel church in Iqaluit ministering to the specific spiritual needs of the Inuit, except for the house church that James Arreak is overseeing. At the upcoming dedication of the Pangnirtung Church, it will be our pleasure to ordain Pastor James Arreak during the same service that we will install the new pastors of the Pagnirtung Church At these special services we will also be sharing with those present Arctic Mission'  new project.  I t is our prayer that by  working together with the established churches in the eastern Arctic and the missionary support from the south, we will see a new church build in Iqaluit in 2002. Since Iqaluit is the crossroads of this new Territory, It is expected that this new church will  become a central meeting and training centre for the Eastern Arctic.. * * * * * * * Cape Dorset Church Building The final plans are underway to start construction on the new church building in Cape Dorset on July 2, 2001.  Letters are being sent out to volunteers to join us on this construction project. Our goal is to have the church finished by the end of July so that a special Youth Week-End can be held in the new church.  The community is also looking into the possibility of moving the old church along side the new building so that it can be renovated and used for Sunday School and other church related activities.   As mentioned in our last letter, we are planning to take a special Youth Program to Cape Dorset. This will be offered in conjunction with Faith Tabernacle  of London. Faith Tabernacle has used this program successfully to reach youth in the south. It provides an opportunity for youth to do something outside of the drug and alcohol scene that so many are trapped in. Please pray for the financial support for these programs.  Your prayers and support are needed to make this a success.  The Word of God states clearly that "we wrestle not against flesh and blood but  against spiritual powers in high places."  Programs alone will be fruitless.  But when Jesus comes alongside and uses vessels set apart for His glory,  great things will happen. Thank you David Ellyatt  Arctic Mission Outreach Fund