Archbold Evangelical Church
Serving In Alaska
June 8, 2024
Community: Soldotna
Partner: Amundsen Educational Center, Kenai Peninsula Food Bank, Peninsula Grace Church
Staff: Alissa Danielson, Rose Brito
We made it!!
by Rose Brito | June 9, 2024 12:46 AM
We made it and the team is totally hyped!! We made a quick stop in Seward to do some sightseeing! The weather and the scenery here is absolutely amazing!
Kenai Fjords
by Rose Brito | June 9, 2024 12:51 AM
We had a blast enjoying the beauty of God’s creation!! We took a quick hike to Exit Glacier and it was beautiful!
BBQ Time
by Rose Brito | June 9, 2024 12:53 AM
Servant Leadership
by Rose Brito | June 9, 2024 12:55 AM
Moooooooossssseeeee!!
by Rose Brito | June 9, 2024 12:56 AM
Day 2 - Breakfast
by Rose Brito | June 9, 2024 5:49 PM
We are starting off day 2 with breakfast! Everyone grabbed their breakfast and packed a lunch. Today is going to be busy with lots of fun and ministry!!
Team bonding
by Rose Brito | June 9, 2024 5:52 PM
Captain Cook State Recreational Park
by Rose Brito | June 10, 2024 12:46 AM
We made it over to Captain Cook State Regional Park today where we were able to walk the beach and collect some pretty awesome rocks!
Photo Op
by Rose Brito | June 10, 2024 12:47 AM
Hanging out before we get started with VBS
by Rose Brito | June 10, 2024 12:49 AM
VBS Day 1 Dinner Crew
by Rose Brito | June 10, 2024 12:50 AM
Chow Time
by Rose Brito | June 10, 2024 12:51 AM
VBS Day 1 Debrief
by Rose Brito | June 10, 2024 12:53 AM
Sunday Worship at Peninsula Grace
by Alissa Danielson | June 10, 2024 3:10 AM
We were blessed to start our week of ministry by worshiping alongside our brothers and sisters in Christ at Peninsula Grace. The worship service was absolutely incredible, and Pastor Justin’s sermon based on Proverbs 7 was convicting and directed us to the gospel.
You might not be able to find us in this picture because we all spread out to sit by Peninsula Grace members to give us all a chance to meet someone new!
Ultimate Frisbee
by Alissa Danielson | June 10, 2024 3:13 AM
VBS Night 1
by Alissa Danielson | June 10, 2024 3:18 AM
Amundsen Educational Center
by Alissa Danielson | June 10, 2024 5:22 PM
On Monday morning, half our crew went to Amundsen Educational Center (yes, also abbreviated as AEC.) AEC is a school that offers a residential construction program that also incorporates discipleship training into their curriculum. Currently, the school receives up to 6 students from rural Alaska each year. We are excited to be able to support AEC this week with some work that will help their campus be able to reach more people with the hope of the Gospel.
Mike Swanson, Director of AEC, joined us to share more about their ministry. He shared 3 principles that they try to instill in every student in their program:
1. Worth — “God don’t make no junk”
2. Belonging — “You can’t change the family you come from but you can change the family you create.”
3. Competence — “Competence leads to confidence and if you are confident, you are more likely to remain alive.”
We are grateful for being able to partner with AEC this week, a ministry committed to serving and equipping rural Alaskans.
Reunited!
by Alissa Danielson | June 10, 2024 7:45 PM
Emily was reunited with a friend who was in her crew at last year’s VBS! We were blessed to hang out with him all day while we served at AEC.
Chopping Trees
by Alissa Danielson | June 10, 2024 7:50 PM
Clean Garage at AEC
by Alissa Danielson | June 11, 2024 1:54 AM
One of the items on our punch list at AEC was to move items from a garage to another area on campus so they can be sorted for what’s being kept or donated. Haylee, Callie, Trisha, and Brenda made sure the garage was swept of every particle of dust!
O Christmas Tree
by Alissa Danielson | June 11, 2024 1:55 AM
Food Bank Reunion
by Rose Brito | June 11, 2024 11:18 AM
Yesterday we were back at the food bank and we were greeted by our good friend Cohen. He was so excited to see us as we were to see him!!
Pulling Weeds
by Rose Brito | June 11, 2024 11:20 AM
Scuba Night 2!!!
by Alissa Danielson | June 11, 2024 4:15 PM
Haylee was ready for our 2nd night of Scuba with some props she found in the do ate pile earlier in the day at AEC!
The theme of Night 2 was “God is a friend who loves!” We are so grateful to know his love and be in relationship with him, and also to share his love with the kids at VBS this week!
Hard at Work
by Rose Brito | June 12, 2024 11:24 PM
Caleb was hard at work, mowing the lawn for the food bank’s upcoming fundraiser!!
Planting Strawberries
by Rose Brito | June 12, 2024 11:26 PM
Dishes, dishes, dishes!!
by Rose Brito | June 12, 2024 11:39 PM
Prepping Silverware
by Rose Brito | June 12, 2024 11:41 PM
VBS Dedication
by Rose Brito | June 12, 2024 11:43 PM
Jonah?
by Rose Brito | June 12, 2024 11:45 PM
2nd Food Bank Crew
by Rose Brito | June 12, 2024 11:47 PM
Giving Rose a Break!!
by Rose Brito | June 12, 2024 11:49 PM
Leaders at VBS
by Alissa Danielson | June 13, 2024 10:04 PM
Josiah Mowing at AEC
by Alissa Danielson | June 13, 2024 10:13 PM
Gabby the Weed Wacker
by Alissa Danielson | June 13, 2024 10:16 PM
Sorting Donations
by Alissa Danielson | June 13, 2024 10:21 PM
A trailersworth of donations
by Alissa Danielson | June 13, 2024 10:23 PM
VBS Dinners
by Alissa Danielson | June 13, 2024 10:25 PM
As you know, a significant way we have been serving alongside Peninsula Grace this week is by preparing dinner for VBS volunteers and their families. We’ve loved sitting down and sharing this meal together as a way to get to know our brothers and sisters in Christ.
Moose Alert!!
by Alissa Danielson | June 13, 2024 10:52 PM
We went on a short hike after VBS finished on Tuesday and found a moose statue!
Sweeping Gravel
by Alissa Danielson | June 15, 2024 1:02 AM
During Alaskan winters, trucks lay down gravel instead of salt on the roads for a few reasons: 1. The moose are attracted to the salt, and if they are licking the salt from the roads, more accidents could happen. And 2., gravel helps absorb the snow and ice without melting the snow into slick ice like salt does.
The more you know! Anyways… we spent Wednesday morning at AEC sweeping gravel from the road so it is smooth and clear for the summer. This gravel will be stored and reused next winter to help with slick road conditions.
Pausing to Pray
by Alissa Danielson | June 15, 2024 1:04 AM
Emily the Lumberjane
by Alissa Danielson | June 15, 2024 1:06 AM
Hardworkers
by Alissa Danielson | June 15, 2024 1:08 AM
AEC praying for AEC
by Alissa Danielson | June 15, 2024 1:11 AM
Chef Jerry
by Alissa Danielson | June 15, 2024 1:12 AM
True Blue
by Alissa Danielson | June 15, 2024 1:15 AM
Caleb the VBS Games Leader
by Alissa Danielson | June 15, 2024 1:17 AM
Kenai River Float
by Alissa Danielson | June 15, 2024 1:23 AM
We are floating!!!
by Alissa Danielson | June 15, 2024 1:25 AM
… down the beautiful aqua waters of the Kenai River… in Alaska ….. our God is way too good!!!
Most of our groups counted over 20 bald eagles and we even saw a black bear along the shore. The silver salmon are starting to run, so it was exciting to also see some fishers on the water. How incredible!!
Beary Cool!!
by Alissa Danielson | June 15, 2024 1:31 AM
The bear we saw on our river float wasn’t the only bear we saw. We were able to get pretty close to a black bear in our vans as we drove to our next spot for recreation.
Polar Plunge in Skilak
by Alissa Danielson | June 15, 2024 1:33 AM
Final Night of VBS
by Alissa Danielson | June 15, 2024 2:59 AM
Our last night of VBS was filled with fun celebration of an awesome week and some tough goodbyes. We love the kiddos we’ve gotten to meet this week and will continue to pray for them as we return home.
VBS Cleanup
by Alissa Danielson | June 15, 2024 3:04 AM
After VBS was over, we helped cleanup the church. This seems like it could take a while but there were so many helping hands that things went by very quickly.
Final Team Meeting
by Alissa Danielson | June 15, 2024 3:06 AM
During our final team meeting, we took time to pray for Nathanael and Miriam in this season of transition. We love them so much, and are incredibly blessed by the impact they’ve had on our lives.
Coffee Please!!!
by Rose Brito | June 15, 2024 3:27 AM
After a long day of hard work at the food bank, the team headed over to Mel’s Cafe for some much needed coffee! This was before the coffee of course!
Portage Glacier
by Rose Brito | June 15, 2024 3:30 AM
Taking in the rays!
by Rose Brito | June 15, 2024 3:33 AM
The sun was shining bright today so Katie and Brynn were just soaking it up! Check out that backdrop!
More than just dishes!
by Rose Brito | June 15, 2024 3:41 AM
Thank you!
by Rose Brito | June 15, 2024 3:43 AM
Thank you AEC for allowing us to serve Alaska alongside you all! It was an honor and a pleasure.
Continue Your Impact
by Praying Pelican Missions | June 15, 2024 11:57 PM
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June 9, 2024 11:44 PM
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