DECEMBER 2023

Evangelism Calendar
To prepare for the spring 2024 evangelism effort, the conference—along with its churches, schools, staff and members—is launching support efforts. These will include training, prayer events, planning meetings and follow-up activities after the series. Download the calendar below:

Christmas Delight
You are invited to the Anchorage Northside SDA Church at 6 pm December 23, 2023 for a musical concert entitled “Christmas Delight”. Join us as we celebrate the first Advent of our Lord Jesus Christ. We encourage you to invite your friends, coworkers or neighbors who would like to share in some Christmas cheer! Following the service there will be a reception with refreshments and a silent auction sponsored by the Northside Pathfinders where all proceeds will benefit the young people as they work towards attending  the upcoming Pathfinder Camporee in August 2024. Come and enjoy the festivities!

Keys To Abundant Health
Live Longer—Live Stronger! Join the Delta Junction church Wednesdays from 6-7 pm through January 17 and learn about the eight keys to living longer and stronger! Those who have diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or other health challenges, and those looking to eat healthier, exercise more or experience better health will all be benefited.

Rediscover Your Marriage
Someone once said, "marriages may be made in heaven, but they sure take a lot of work on earth."  Retrouvaille (pronounced re*tro*vi') is a French word meaning rediscovery. If your marriage is challenging, if communication is difficult, or if you wonder whether you want to remain married, Retrouvaille is here to help.  The next program begins Jan 21, 2024. For more information, call 907-863-8000 or email: anchorage@helpourmarriage.org.

AMA Annual Offering December 30! 
The annual North Pacific Union Conference offering, in support of Arctic Missions, is December 30^th. This offering is one of the primary funding sources for the AMA ministry, fully funded by donations from supporters like you. AMA focuses on reaching over 220 bush villages throughout Alaska. We have been blessed to enter several communities through radio and Bible workers. But there is much work to be done!  Please pray for this ministry, and if the Lord leads you, donate to share the Good News with our Alaska Native brothers and sisters. Donations can be made directly at the Alaska Conference, 6100 O’Malley Rd. Anchorage, AK 99507, through Adventistgiving, or online at www.arcticmissionadventure.org. Thank you for being so supportive of this vital ministry.

AMA OFFERING RESOURCES

Register for WWU U-Days
From March 7 to 9, 2024, Walla Walla University is hosting March U-Days for high school juniors and seniors to visit campus, talk to teachers, meet other students, and see what life is like as a WWU student. Register by the EarlyBird deadline on December 15 for a $50 cash early reimbursement. Note that NPUC academy students will have a separate U-Days weekend in April and do not need to register. Learn more about both events and our generous travel reimbursement policy:

Adventist Education In Alaska

Worshipping A Present God
How do we worship in a world that feels like it's falling apart? This feeling and the realities that prompt it are not new. For many around the world, existential threats are a persistent part of daily life. When those of us who live with relative safety and peace can no longer look away, it challenges the assumptions we've comfortably carried regarding our worship practices.

Navigating Emotional Abuse
Studies have shown that during the holidays domestic violence—emotional and physical—increases. Perhaps one of the most extreme stories of domestic abuse survival in the church is that of Tamara Schreven, whose husband, a well-known Adventist evangelist, was severely emotionally and psychologically abusive. Visitor Magazine brings insight to those who are affected, what you should know and how the individuals and the church can help.

• Adventist Giving: Submit tithes and offering via your church website, online at AdventistGiving or on your mobile device.
• Alaska Adventist Radio: Alaska's own Adventist radio station, AARN, streams live at akadventistradio.net.  
• Offering Readings: Click here for readings.
• Friday Night Prayer Line weekly from 7-8 pm. Join ONLINE HERE, call toll-free at 800-719-6100 or, 1-605-562-0400 or 1-712-832-8330, rates apply. Use Access code 4760107 for all options.
• Remote Sabbath School: Remote Sabbath School, Sabbath at 9:30 am. Join ONLINE HERE, call toll-free at 800-719-6100 or, 1-605-562-0400 or 1-712-832-8330, rates apply. Use Access code 4760107 for all options. Study materials are available at www.SabbathSchoolMaterials.com.
• Will & Trust Services: Contact Western Adventist Foundation, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. – 6:00 p.m at (866) 356-5595 or email info@wafsda.org.
• Youth Sabbath School Resources: Weekly discussion ideas, videos, lesson plans and more: youthsabbathschoolideas.org.