Communion Sabbath

Anything can be made complicated. But, at its core, the gospel is wonderfully simple, infinitely deep, eternally amazing, yet wonderfully simple.

The Bible tells us that "all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God" (Romans 3:23). Left to ourselves, we cannot earn our way back to God. Yet God did for us what we could never do for ourselves. "God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us" (Romans 5:8).

Jesus lived the life we could not live and died the death we deserved. Through His sacrifice, forgiveness, grace, and eternal life are offered as a gift. "For by grace you have been saved through faith... not of works, lest anyone should boast" (Ephesians 2:8-9). Salvation is not something we achieve; it is something we receive by trusting in Christ.

Wonderfully simple!

Communion is a beautiful reminder of this good news. The bread and the cup point us back to the body and blood of Jesus, given for us. At the Lord's Table, we remember His sacrifice, celebrate His grace, and renew our faith in the One who saves us.

Tomorrow we gather for Communion. Whether your faith is strong or struggling, come and remember the simple, life-changing truth at the heart of our faith: Jesus loves you, Jesus died for you, and Jesus invites you to receive His gift of grace.

Farewells

We are saying goodbye to several friends this summer. Join us in a farewell fellowship meal for John and Allison Winslow and Ellen Clark and Becca on May 30! There will be a farewell fellowship meal for Karen and Brian Carlton on June 6. We love them all!

Fair Booth- Volunteers Needed

We are currently seeking volunteers to help support our upcoming Prayer Booth at the Alaska State Fair, August 21 – September 7. 

If you are interested in making a difference and gaining valuable experience, please consider joining us for a morning or afternoon shift.

Your time and effort will be greatly appreciated!  Call Carol Withey for details, 907-854-6019.

Wedding Reception

Everyone is invited to attend and celebrate the marriage of Isaac and Megan Dodge from 4-6pm in the AGA gym.

The meal will be a potluck-style dinner featuring the couple’s favorite—sushi bowls. Cora Carleson will be coordinating food and connecting with those who would like to contribute items for the meal.

If you have any questions, please contact Christine Alder at 971-401-3903. If you would like to help with food, please connect with Cora.

We hope you can join us as we celebrate Isaac and Megan and bless them in this new chapter!

 https://withjoy.com/meganandisaacdodge/registry

ABC Orders

The Adventist Book Center (ABC) will be on-site at Southcentral Camp Meeting at Pioneer Peak, July 21–25 with a great selection of books, some food items, and the option to pre‑order food for pick‑up during camp meeting.

Order Deadline is June 1 so make sure to place your order to ensure availability. The campus ABC will also be open for in‑person shopping, though food inventory will be limited. View the brochure for available items. To place an order, call 509‑838‑3168 or email [email protected]

ABC Brochure https://irp.cdn-website.com/cb7ff47b/files/uploaded/2026_Alaska_Camp_Meeting.pdf

Church Directory Update

Thank you to those who have already had their pictures taken. We are continuing to take church directory pictures in the church lobby on Sabbath following the worship service. We also welcome pictures to be sent to [email protected].

Join our weekly conference prayer meeting!

Monday 6:00 AM - ZOOM ONLY

AKC Daily Prayer [Computer]

AKC Daily Prayer [Mobile]

Adventure Race

The registration deadline has passed, but… the registration is extended through this Sunday. Final plans will be made monday morning. Register here https://palmersda.org/ministries/outdoor/

Local Church Mission

The mission of this church takes funds. As you give, please remember to make specific donations to the Palmer SDA Local Church Mission.

Around the AKC

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We keep a close eye on our church calendar, so you can know what’s happening!

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