Elder Hawkins has enjoyed his association with the great young men who come to Institute. He has loved teaching the "Mission Preparation" class for several semesters and will start the summer class tomorrow. He has helped prepare several dozen young men and women for the great spiritual adventures they will participate in as they serve the Lord full-time. His students currently serve from Arizona to Kiev.
Last Saturday we hosted a barbeque and dance at the Institute celebrating the opening of the summer semester. Elder Hawkins grilled hamburgers and hot dogs most of the night. We served about 130 YSAs; we have a big influx this time every year with seniors graduating from local high schools, students returning to Anchorage from college in the "Lower 48," and workers coming up for summer tourism jobs. We hope the Institute will provide a safe place with warm welcomes, rewarding friendships, and SPIRITUAL feasts.
These sisters are serving shaved ice cones for our dessert. This is a sure sign of summer, even though high temperatures here in Anchorage are barely nudging 60 and dip into the 30s at night. Huge piles of icy snow still dot the city. We are hoping the trees will be leafing out in the next couple of days. Winters here are LONG, and though summers are short, they are intense and bright. Already our daylight lasts over 17 hours a day!
These sisters are serving shaved ice cones for our dessert. This is a sure sign of summer, even though high temperatures here in Anchorage are barely nudging 60 and dip into the 30s at night. Huge piles of icy snow still dot the city. We are hoping the trees will be leafing out in the next couple of days. Winters here are LONG, and though summers are short, they are intense and bright. Already our daylight lasts over 17 hours a day!
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