AGA Christmas Concert

The school put on a beautiful Christmas program on Thursday night. Praise God for our teachers, students, families, and a school with Jesus at the center.

Mission Trip Fundraiser Update

The fundraiser over the past month was a big success. Thanks to generous donations of clothing and household goods from our church, school, and friends, we expect to raise well over $1,000 for Amazing Grace Academy through Value Village.

We need help this Friday with loading and unloading donations. The AGA 7/8 grade class will help load at 9:00 AM at the Peterson home (6440 N Britchenstrap Dr, Palmer), and additional adult help would be appreciated. Our greatest need is help unloading at 1:00 PM at Value Village in Wasilla (503 W Parks Hwy).

Help at either time is appreciated! Contact Stacy Peterson if you have questions. (907) 441-4963‬

Native Christmas

On Saturday, December 20, from 3:00–7:00 p.m. in the school gym, our church will host 75–100 Alaskan brothers and sisters who remain displaced months after the northern Alaska typhoon. Many are spread across hotels and temporary facilities in Anchorage and beyond, separated from community, culture, and familiar language.

We can’t fix every challenge they face, but we can create a warm, safe place for them to gather, share a meal, reconnect, and find encouragement. This is a meaningful opportunity to bless people who urgently need it, and we need our whole church family to make it happen.

How You Can Help

Pray
Lift these families and this ministry effort before God.

Volunteer
We need a large team to prepare food, host, serve, and welcome our guests. Your presence will make a real difference.

Donate Food
We are seeking:

• Salmon fillets

• Moose roasts or steaks

• Berries
  These are staple foods they currently cannot access or cook where they’re staying.

Give (If You Wish)
Financial gifts are appreciated, but your involvement is what will bless them most.

Contact Connie Smith to get involved. (907) 232-4353‬

Business Meeting on Saturday, December 13, 6:30pm

Agenda Includes:

Job Description Approvals for Mission Playbook 2026

Approve 2026 Meeting Schedule

Church Credit Card Policy 

FEMA Non-Profit Security Grant

Right Now Media

For the the full agenda, meeting documents, zoom link, input forms and information that would be good to preview, go to https://palmersda.org/media/business/.

Music Sabbath

The Palmer and Wasilla SDA churches are collaborating for four winter jam sessions. Our second jam session is this Sabbath at the Palmer Church, December 13, 2:00pm. Come with your ears, voice, or a musical instrument and enjoy!

Fellowship Meal

The theme of our fellowship meal this Sabbath is soup and bread!

Fleece Needed

Sharon Pleier is coordinating a project to make fleece lap throws for residents in local nursing homes. If you have fleece fabric you’re willing to donate, your contribution would be greatly appreciated. Please contact Sharon at 907-232-1152 to help support this meaningful effort.

Outdoor Ministry

We have had a great season of outdoor ministry. There will be a new calendar of outdoor ministry events out in January. Here are some details on the final events of the season.

Snowshoeing Cancelled- We didn’t have any sign-ups for our snowshoeing adventure this afternoon, so we are cancelling it. We have lots of snowshoes available for future outings.

Alyeska Santa Skis Free day- We are heading down to Alyeska for Santa Skis Free day on December 17 (Wednesday). If you dress in a chirstmas cotume and bring a gift, you get at free lift ticket. The event is available for Grades 7-12, and AK Confernce background screened adults. There is a permission slip required. We have a firm deadline of Monday by 3:30pm. Contact pastor Ryan at (907) 795-7158. Santa cotumes($10) and gifts($10) are available for purchase at the AGA office (while supplies last). https://www.alyeskaresort.com/event/santa-skis-free-day/

From the Northside SDA Church

Do you need your Christmas gifts wrapped? Pathfinders are offering free gift wrapping on Dec. 7th, 14th, and 21st from 11am to 2pm at Roundabout Books (1101 East 76th Avenue). Please stop by! Donations are appreciated.  

ALSO…

 Please come and enjoy the Christmas Musical Program “Promise Fulfilled: A Christmas Celebration” with a reception to follow. You will also have a chance to support the Pathfinders in a silent auction and take professional Christmas photos. Please come all and invite your friends! December 20th @ 6pm, Northside SDA Church.

Governor Dunleavy Declares December 2025 Mat-Su Windstorm a Disaster

For information about the recovery efforts and resources in our valley, reference Wednesday’s disaster declaration at https://ready.alaska.gov/Documents/PIO/PressReleases/2025.12.10_Press%20Release%20-%20Governor%20Dunleavy%20Declares%20December%202025%20Mat-Su%20Windstorm%20a%20Disaster.pdf

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