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	Flo and Jo with her guitar.

Northwestern Alaska 
Campmeeting Report

by Jim Kinkaid

For the last ten years Alaska Conference personnel have made a late-winter trip to most of the villages with an Adventist presence for a few days of fellowship, worship, and encouragement. For the last five years AWA aircraft have facilitated this important ministry. The western camp meeting circuit includes Togiak, Bethel, Nome, Dillingham, Gambell, Savoonga, Barrow, and Selawik.

    We first met Flora and Jo  Savok about ten years ago, when they were about four

Flo and Jo

years old. These identical twins were born to a young high-school girl; sadly, she didn’t want them. Paul and Marie Savok, our key Adventist leaders in the village, took in the twins investing love, care, and structure in their young lives.

    In the beginning the girls were very shy. As with any identical twins, it was hard to tell them apart, especially if they were dressed in similar outfits. But now these young teens are becoming more easily identifiable as they distinguish themselves with various hair styles and other features. Jo has taken up the guitar and accompanies Marie as she sings gospel songs.

    Two years ago, during a spring prophecy seminar held by Brian and Denise Bechthold, the twins made their decision to be baptized and join the Seventh-day Adventist Church. What an encouragement it is to see them from year to year as they continue to grow, participate in the church, and enlighten their world.

 

	Note: Paul, Marie, Flora, & Jo Savok in center of photo with Selawik group.