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“Let Everything that has breath Praise the Lord” Psalm 150 |
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For the second time in three
years, I found myself flying into Salluit,
We really must thank Paulusie
Saviadjuk the lead organizer of Taivititut
and the board for allowing us to come and minister in song and Word. We also
want to thank Air Inuit and especially Gilbert, our
host on-board for the flight up to Salluit, for his fantastic service and
attitude – the flights were really enjoyable! At Montréal airport, I
introduced myself to another person ‘from the South’ whom I overheard say he
was going to the festival. It turned out to be Pastor Jason Harris from Our intention in Salluit besides
being involved in the music was to present small-group workshops on Marriage
and Healing Life’s Hurts based on well-known Precept
Ministries material. But, as the Lord does so often, He had
a different plan – a better plan that we became aware of only after being in
Salluit a day or so. When it became clear that all of
the teachings were all to be in the hall, we regrouped and sought the Lord’s
advice. Marg and I prepared a session for Satuday on ‘Marriage’ using the
Precept Ministries ‘40-minute’ book on that topic. Pastor Jason had had a word for
us right from the time we first met at Montréal although he did not speak it
out at the time. He did speak that word out to us in Salluit and the word was
‘stretching’. I realize now what that meant in terms of our being in Salluit! The Taivititut Festival itself
was as expected lively yet worshipful. Many groups from around the Every morning and afternoon
teaching sessions were presented by people such as Tagak Curly of Rankin Inlet, Pastor David Ellyatt,
Pastor Jason Harris and Marg and myslef. Every night main speakers and
Pastors such as Tagak, Pastor Georges Kakayuk of Salluit, Leoni Duffy of
Coral Harbour, and Pastor Elyassie Sallualuk from Puvirnituq
preached powerful messages for not only the adults but especially for the
youth. The set up of the hall was well
done and except for a few glitches, the sound and recording systems under the
direction of Bobby Deer and Pastor Georges went off without a hitch. Small
book and product tables were set up at the back on the hall with a wide
assortment of Christian ‘goodies’. The hospitality in Salluit was
fantastic and we enjoyed meeting old-time and new friends. The weather was
surprising mild and for several days, sunshine and blue sky. Even when it was
cloudy, it was still pleasant weather for late October. We were graciously billeted at
Annie Aluka’s home along with several others. Annie’s home is beautiful and
we want to thank her so much for her hospitality. There in the house were
also Leoni Duffy, her daughter Amy and her granddaughter Zoey as well as
Margaret and Tina, members of the Coral Harbour praise team. Later Bobby Deer
and his wife Eva from Quaqtaq
joined all of at Annie’s. We left Salluit on Monday
afternoon and had an uneventful trip south to Montréal. After an overnight
near the airport, we returned to Toronto on Tuesday, tired but pleased that
we had been blessed so much by our experience. We also learned several important
Christian lessons – namely, plan but let God make the plans happen. Be
patient and expect the unexpected from God. He always has a better way! Blessings to all who read this.
The Communities and Saints in the North covet all our prayers. Pray that God will
continue to move mightily in the Arctic and that the schemes of the devil
such as drugs, alcohol and social disunity come under authority. We believe a
new fresh wind is blowing not only in the North but from the North as well. Ian & Marg Ridpath |
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Here are a few pictures of the
near week-long event in Salluit. |
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Flying into Salluit, northern
Québec |
The Northern Village of Salluit
from Annie’s house |
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The wonderful saints gathered in
the hall. |
Paulusie, his wife Elaisa and
Sammy Saviadjuk |
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Pastor Jason Harris, Ian &
Marg enjoying the praise and worship. |
Praise and Worship went up for
hours each night. |
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Fellowship took place in homes.
Here is Tagak and Sally Curley, Tina from Coral Harbour and Harry from
Puvirnituq at Annie’s home. |
Young and old enjoyed and were
ministered to by the Praise and Worship. |
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And we all thought Bobby Deer
was just a ‘sound man’. Great playing Bobby! |
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There was even a wedding on
Sunday after the service. Bride and groom (centre) with friends after the
ceremony in the hall. |
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