Support Questions

Hi All, we have had a couple of questions from people that may want to support the Missions House in Mexico. If you feel God is leading you to help then all you would have to do is send a check to Yucatan Outreach Ministries at the address in Anchorage on our contact sheet. Just put Bill & Renee' Johnson in the MEMO Line. That is all you have to do. We cannot tell you how much each of you mean to us and we know God will provide.

God Bless
Bill & Renee,

God's Creation

These are just a few photos above of the Grand Canyon. We had a great time taking in the views and seeing all the God has Made. Below is a photo of Zion National Park which we took in as a side trip on the way to the Canyon.

We had blessing after blessing on this part of our trip as we where going to pay 25.00 entry fee at both parks but when we pulled up the ranger told us it was a free day. That is 50.00 dollars we did not have to pay. Then when we got to the Grand Canyon we found out there were NO rooms open. We walked around for a hour or so and then Renee' went back into just to check (I was getting post cards) and they had a room. We had a wonderful room, great dinner, and walked around the park the rest of the day. God is Good!!!!

Hi everyone, it is now my turn. As you can see God is the great designer. The sights were a lot to take in at one time.

The last time we did a posting we had left off in Soap Lake, WA. It was so good seeing our good friends, "The Wrens" then later in our trip we stopped off and saw Shirley, Andy and their family. They were in the same home group as the Wrens. With both families it was just like yesterday we were together. I keep coming back to relationships. That is all that really matters. God made us to be relational and not to do life by ourselves. I can't encourage you enough to stay connected with others. A couple of things Wren said to me that stuck was we believe in the God of the Universe. Wow how powerful is that. Also he mentioned that it is good to talk to us not just about God but the Living God!!! We also stopped in Walla Walla, Wash. where my Dad is from. I haven't been there in 30 years. A lot has changed yet alot is the same. We were able to stop there and see some old friends of my Mom and Dad's. It was really cool to see My Grandmother's old church where she use to take me. Grandma was really my spiritual mentor. It all started at that church going to Sunday School, vacation bible school and of course learning to fix communion with all the elderly ladies of the church. I loved it.

We are in Sedona, AZ. today. It is beautiful. Red dirt and rocks everywhere. We are off to see my sister and one of her daughters tomorrow in Phoenix.

Thank you for following our blog. Please leave comments as we would love to hear from you. Love Renee'

Soap Lake, Washington

Hi all, we are in Soap Lake, Washington with our friends Mike and Sue Wren. We all where in Anchorage together and the same small group. What a wonderful time of fellowship and talking about how God has touch our lives. We will be on the road Tuesday to Walla Walla to check out some things for Renee's dad and see the country. Then off to see the Grand Canyon and into
Arizona to see Renee's sister.
God has been directing our path all the way down as we see all that he has created and our path through it. What a ride!!!! Renee' and I have been praying that we stay in the center of what God has for us and that we trust him. WE know that God will provide all of our needs no matter the concern.
We will try and post again later this week all depends on enter net connection.

Love you all, God Bless
Bill & Renee'

We Made It!!!

Should I say we made it to Seattle! We drove into Monroe, Washington at 6:00pm and I was glad to get on my leg's again. The trip down was wonderful and not one problem we give God the glory for a safe trip. We are going to spend four or five days with my brother then off to see Mike Wren and his family in Soap Lake, Washington.

Animal update we added to our list a wolf, lamas, horses, cows and we took on 7 tunnels and loved driving into them. Our love to all!!!!

Bill & Renee'

Friends Along The Alaska Highway

Friday was the day for us to see the animals along the path from Whitehorse to Fort Nelson. We would come around a corner ( about 60) and everyone was stopped. We caught this brown bear digging for roots. He did not even give us the time of day. Renee' would not let me get out of the car so this is what you get. Then later I see a couple of buffalo laying beside the road and of course Renee' misses them so we turn a corner or two and there they are!!!! They seem pretty small to me when I am in my BIG truck but they are a site to see!!!! We had about a 50 mile break and where talking about not seeing any caribou and we come around another corner and they are in the road. We just could not believe it!!!!

Then almost to Fort Nelson we see something along the road bouncing up and down ( I thought it was a dog) but it was a good size Black Bear playing in the weeds. It was so fast that we got stopped but it was gone. All in All it was a wonderful day of seeing the animals it was like a personal tour.

We are in Prince George tonight (Sat.) and should be in Seattle Sun. night. We still don't have cell service and I think it should click on when we get back into the states. We have had a great trip no problems and I still don't believe the road. Paved all the way (60 to 70) without any problems. We pray that you all are well and we will see you down the road!

God Bless

Bill & Renee,

ON THE ROAD Day 1 & 2

Well this is day 2 of our road trip and we are in Whitehorse. So far the trip has been wonderful and the road has been great. Today we left Beaver Creek and we saw two moose and a big brown bear we have pictures and will post them later. We did a short day today and will have a good dinner tonight and drive to Watson Lake Friday. If we feel good we may push on past Watson Lake but we will see. (Bill)

Well now it's my turn. Yesterday (Wednesday) was pretty emotional as you can imagine. It was hard saying good bye to our kids and our grandchildren but I have to remind myself that they are in God's hands not mine. We were totally blessed yesterday morning as we were leaving Anchorage by our friends calling and texting us. It was great. It's like each and everyone of you is on this journey with us. It was a good reminder to us that life is really all about the relationships. Things can't fill that need only people can and I thank you for that. I hope this finds you all well and safe. Talk to you later down the road.

What a Hat!!!!

OK, we have the correct hat and Renee' is in the truck so we are almost ready. Not quite everything is in the truck but Wed. morning we are on the road. It's been a long 8 weeks trying to see everyone and if we did not get to see you we will be in contact via phone or email. We just ran out of time.
We had a wonderful time with our Kids on Monday Randy and his family had everyone over for a BBQ. Boy what a group when we get everyone together. Tim and his family could not make it on Monday but we had breakfast with him today. Cory and his family came back from camping over the long weekend and that was very special to us. We have been getting everyone set up on Skype and that should make the move south better as we can see and talk with everyone. We are even going to try and be a part of our Monday night small group in Anchorage via Skype once we land in Mexico.
Renee' and I had a special time of prayer with Wendy, Cheryl, and Nola at the Alaska Native Hospital as Wendy and Nola where working. God has given us such a gift of these prayer partner's and we are thankful they are in our lives.
Please pray for our safety during our travels and that we can make a difference for God during our trip. Remember we are all called to be on Mission no matter where we are at!!

God Bless
Pastor Bill & Renee'
(See you in Mexico!)

Last Items

We are moved! The truck is packed, we are staying with our son (Cory) and his family this week. Boy, we have just been going every day with last items needing to be done. The truck went in today for a check up then to the bank for some last items to sign. Renee' is still working her last day is Friday (22 years) with Superior. We are looking forward to sleeping in just once before we hit the road. As it looks now we will be one the road as of Wed. the 9th if all goes as planned.
We have found a sweet time of prayer together each night trusting God for his plan for us. As the time gets closer we find a little bet of hesitation in leaving after 40+ years in Anchorage. We leave family, friends, and our church family and we will miss them all. We will be updating the blog as we travel so please check in with us.
May Gods Blessing be with you and your family we love you all!!!!

Pastor Bill & Renee'