"NORTH TO ALASKA" is a motorcycle mission trip for the United Methodist Church in Vietnam. On Sunday, June 24, 2012, United Methodist pastor, Dr. Dennis Miller will embark on a 15 day, 6,200 mile (10,000 kilometer) motorcycle trip to Hyder, Alaska to raise money for the purchase of motorbikes for United Methodist pastors in Vietnam. All expenses for the "North to Alaska" trip will come out of Dennis' pocket including his motorcycle, fuel, tolls, food, lodging, equipment, etc. Furthermore, he will fund the purchase of a motorbike for a Vietnamese United Methodist pastor, and invite others to donate for additional bikes. Long-time Harley Davidson motorcycle enthusiast and United Methodist District Superintendent Dr. Joseph Bishman will join Dennis for two-thirds of the trip. Through this site, you will be able to follow their epic journey to the "last frontier." Dennis will be blogging each day and will be posting photographs. He will also be using a SPOT satellite transceiver so those back home can track his location every 10 minutes while riding.
JOIN US IN SENDING DENNIS AND JOSEPH OFF ON THEIR JOURNEY. Bishop Ough will send the riders off with prayer on 2:30 PM, Sunday, June 24 at the Conference Office - 32 Wesley Columbus Ohio. Any bikers can ride to the state line as escort. Friends, many people will come to Christ as savior when you purchase a motorbike in Vietnam for $1100. 485 persons in Vietnam gave their lives to Christ in December alone! Pray and get involved.
You can follow the adventures by subscribing to Dennis' blog. Go to www.dennisalaska.wordpress.com for information.