New Every Morning

As we enter a new year, we remember that God’s renewal is not limited to a turning calendar page. “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning.” (Lamentations 3:22–23)

God’s mercy meets us daily—steady, faithful, and always available. The start of a new year simply gives us a moment to pause, receive again what He is already offering, and look ahead with hope. We step forward trusting His ongoing renewal and eager for what He will do next among us.

Dear Alaska Conference Family,

A new year is here, and with it comes a fresh opportunity to seek God together. Many of us felt the earth shifting around us during the recent earthquake, some days it seems as though the whole world is shifting.  As we recognize the times in which we are living, we are reminded of Jesus’ words: “When you see all these things… know that it is near” (Matthew 24:33). More than ever, what we need most is a living relationship with Christ at the center of our lives.

This past fall, during our Upward—40 Days of Prayer, many of you shared how God moved powerfully—renewing faith, healing relationships, restoring courage, and drawing hearts back to Him. Now, as 2026 begins, we sense God inviting us once more to our knees.

Upward 2026 will unite our entire conference family for 31 days of prayer throughout January. Each day at 6:00 a.m. and/or 6:00 p.m., we will gather—online or in homes and churches—to seek God’s leading. You will also receive a daily devotional email at 3:00 a.m. to strengthen your walk with Him.

Let us begin 2026 in the strongest place possible—on our knees before God, together.

With Hope,
Alaska Conference Leadership

You can find Zoom links and sign up to receive the daily devotionals on the home page of our conference website, https://alaskaconference.org

Ministry Team Meetings

A great way to engage with ministry as we start the new year is to participate in our ministry team meetings. We have 6 ministry teams that focus on different areas of ministry. You are invited to the meetings!

Sunday, January 18

• Children’s Ministry Team 10:00-11:30am

• Fellowship Team 12:00-1:30pm

• Home Team 2:00-3:30pm

• Inreach Team 4:00-5:30pm

• Outreach Team 6:00-7:30pm

Sunday, February 1, Worship Team 8am

Dedication Sabbath

We are blessed to have so many people using their gifts to serve in leadership roles in our church. On Sabbath 17, we will be holding a dedication Sabbath. There will be prayers of dedication for the ministries of our church this year. If you are serving in a church leadership role this year, you are encouraged to be there for our dedication Sabbath. And all are encouraged to pray for the ministry of our church as we start a new year.

Music Ministry

We're having a praise/piano meeting Sunday, Jan. 11 at 4:30 to plan our worship in song for the next year. Anyone who is interested in singing, leading a praise team, or playing an instrument for praise time is welcome and encouraged to come join us! Bring snacks. The meeting will be helf in the training room at the church.

Around the AKC

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