Because our Conference staff numbers are low and we are not hiring camp staff this year, we are making adjustments to make Camp Meeting possible with the workforce we have. One adjustment is that Camp Meeting will be shortened to just the weekend of July 25 and 26. Another adjustment is that we will be meeting at the Palmer Church and AGA to allow for less setup. There is always some disappointment when something we like isn’t done the way we have grown to like it. We will miss Camp Meeting as normal this year. Still, what is being planned will be a blessing.

The featured speaker is Pastor Randy Maxwell, vice president for administration and director of prayer ministries in the Washington Conference. He pastored churches in Idaho and Washington for 16 years and served 18 years at Pacific Press Publishing Association in Nampa, Idaho. Randy is the author of eight books, including If My People Pray, and his newest release, Closing Prayers: Facing the Final Crisis on Our Knees. Pastor Maxwell was also heard every weekend for four years on 820 AM The Word Seattle on the Hope for Today radio program. 

Local hosting details are being worked out. We can use volunteers to host well. Contact Pastor Ryan to volunteer.

No Fellowship Meal Tomorrow

One excellent habit we have developed is sharing a fellowship meal after the church service every week. It takes us by suprise when the pattern changes, like it did for all the little kids who came forward for children’s story last Sabbath. Don’t be suprised when there is NO FELLOWSHIP MEAL TOMORROW. With all that is going on this Sunday we have maxed out our tables! See you next week (April 19) for fellowship meal!

A friend of Camp Tukuskoya has generously offered $10,000 matching donation! 
If you are interested in supporting improvements at Camp Tuk, you can send your gift to:
Camp Tukuskoya
c/o Palmer SDA Church
Attn: Linda Sherman
PO Box 777
Palmer, AK 99645
For more information on improvement projects, contact Marc Guzik at 907-268-1956 or visit the Camp Tuk website: camptukuskoya.weebly.com

A Busy Sunday

On April 13, there is a lot going on at the church and school! We have Team Meetings (8 am- 12 pm), Passover Lunch (12:30-2:00 pm), and the AGA Auction (3:00 pm) and Supper (4:00 pm)!

Based on the ripening of barley and the sighting of the new moon in Israel, Passover will be on Sunday, April 13, 2025. Because of the School auction we have had to change our time. We will have a Passover lunch. This will be a communion service. We will start at about 12:30 P.M. When you arrive you can go directly to your room for foot washing if you wish to do this. Then go to the Fellowship Hall where the Passover meal will be eaten. For this fellowship meal the only restrictions are that nothing should be prepared with leaven. This would mean no breads made with yeast, baking soda or baking power. It would also mean nothing cooked with alcohol and no vinegar.  If you have any questions about what to bring, please ask Dr. Oliver. We had a good turnout for this last year and from the feedback I received from the parents it seemed to be popular with the kids. All are welcome to attend. 

John R. Oliver, M.D.

Ministry Team Meetings

Our church organizes ministry through 6 ministry teams. These teams meet 4 times a year. These team meetings are open for you to attend and they are a great opportunity to have influence on the ministry of our church.

Meetings on April 13:

• Worship Team 8-9 am  

• Fellowship Team 9-10 am

• Home Team 10-11 am

• Inreach Team 11 am-12 pm

Children’s Ministry, April 15, 6:00 pm (with the abuse prevention meeting starting at 6:30 pm)

Outreach Team, April 20, 6:30 pm

Kid’s Life Group

The Kid’s Life Group is meeting this Saturday!

Bagel Bar-bring toppings for bagels

We will provide bagels

4:00 pm play outside

5:30 pm worship

6:00 play outside/inside games

We will have our life group

April 12,26, & May 10.

We will pause for the summer.

Roger Mader

Roger Mader, a long-time friend of the Palmer SDA Church, passed away this Wednesday. Prayers and friendship are appreciated for his surviving wife, Joyce.

Abuse Prevention

All are invited to our annual abuse prevention meeting on April 15 at 6:30 pm. If you work in Children’s Ministry, we need you to be there to help us provide continued safety for our kids!

2025 Women's Retreat 

The Women's Retreat, "Strength for the Journey" is April 25-27 at the conference office with DeeAnn Bragaw, Women's Ministries Director for the North American Division. Women 13 years and up are invited to attend at no cost; light refreshments and Sabbath lunch will be provided (breakfast & dinner is on your own). Use the link below to register as there is no on-site registration. All attendees must be registered by April 11! Questions? Call 907-903-7953 or 907 242-9889 or talk with your Women’s Ministry leader.

It is time to sign up!

April 25-27 (Friday-Sunday) Rippy Trail 2-Night (5 mile) Backpacking Trip. (No School Friday) Register by April 15. No fee for trip. $15 fee for optional gear rental. $30 fee for optional group meals. Pre-trip meeting April 23, 5pm. Meet at AGA at 9am on Friday, April 25. Back at AGA by 5pm on Sunday. NOTE- In order to take any unaccompanied minors, we need more background-screened adult volunteers (1 male and 2 female). If we can get those adult volunteers, we will welcome kids 10 and older to register.

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