Panda Express Fundraiser - April 9th!

We're excited to announce a Panda Express Virtual Community Fundraiser on Wednesday, April 9th! By ordering online for pickup or delivery and using the fundraiser code 9003236 at checkout, 28% of your purchase will be donated to the mission trip general fund. This is a nationwide event, so please share the following link and/or the attached PDF with your friends, family, and colleagues:

https://www.community-fundraiser.com/virtual-fundraiser/events/promotions/66fd2e7c-be41-878a-3b8b-321316789ed3/en/landing

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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)! Notice that the schedule for that day has changed from what was originally posted on the calendar.

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

Update

We're thrilled to share some exciting updates regarding the AGA Mission Trip during Spring Break 2026! If you would like to receive future updates, join the other 25 people who have confirmed their interest via the mission trip form.

Fill out the interest form at  https://forms.gle/aZCt6KV1u9MTZxqs6

Trip Location & Excursion:

Our discussions with Maranatha are progressing well, and it appears Paraguay is the likely destination, potentially the city of Encarnacion in the southern region, bordering Argentina. We're also looking into an unforgettable excursion to the largest waterfall system in the world -- Iguazu Falls -- located on the Argentina-Brazil border, just before our departure. Please note that these details are still tentative, and we'll provide more concrete information as soon as it's available.  [As an aside, our son, Cameron, an AGA Mission Trip Alumni, has been spending the last school year studying Spanish with Adventist Colleges Abroad in Argentina.  He has been to Iguazu Falls and it is amazing!]

Trip Dates:

We are narrowing down the trip dates to a broad, probable, window between Wednesday, March 11th, to Wednesday, March 25th, 2026. Note that AGA's Spring Break falls within this period (March 16th-20th).  

Passport Information:

Given the international nature of this trip, please ensure your passport is valid through at least October 2026. If you do not have a passport, it's not too early to apply.

Registration & Fundraising:

While official registration is not yet open, those who have completed the interest form will be given priority. We encourage everyone who is seriously interested in joining to begin fundraising efforts now. We understand that these trips can be expensive, and we're committed to keeping costs as low as possible, but you play a large role in that!

Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. We're here to help you!

Abuse Prevention

All are invited to our annual abuse prevention meeting on April 15 at 6:30 pm. If you work in Chilrden’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

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