Alaska: Like a Never-Ending Postcard!

Like a Never-Ending Postcard!

In July 2024, a team from our church traveled to Whittier, Alaska. Whittier is one of the world’s most unique and isolated cities, both physically and spiritually. We went expecting to serve, help, and encourage, but as always, God had more in store for us than we could have imagined.

While in Whittier, we served alongside Pastor Clay and the Whittier Community Church. It didn’t take us long to figure out that the spiritual climate in Whittier is heavy and the isolation had taken a toll on Pastor Clay. Our first goal was to be a source of encouragement and refreshment for him. Truthfully? He was more of an encouragement to us. His passion for the gospel and his love for the people of Alaska reminded us what steady faithfulness looks like, even when it is hard to see God’s hand working.

Each morning, we held Vacation Bible School at the Whittier Community School. Day by day, more children showed up. Their energy and growing comfort with us were exciting! In the evenings, we hosted family game nights – nothing fancy, just games, snacks, and conversation. God used those simple gatherings to open the door for gospel centered conversations with the moms of the VBS kids. God opened hearts just by us being willing to listen and love them.

Our group also made a point to visit the local shop owners down by the Port each day. We wanted to be intentional about the opportunity for encouragement and conversation, trusting that God allowed us to plant and water seeds that He would grow. At the beginning of the week, it was hard to get them to talk to us, but by the end of the week, HIS light was breaking through, and most even allowed us to pray with them.

And the landscape! Alaska is breathtaking. Towering mountains, glassy waters, and crisp air were all screaming God’s praises. It was like a never-ending postcard! God spoke these things into existence, and He used the beauty of Alaska to remind us, over and over, on this trip, of His majestic handiwork. Our team is thankful for this opportunity through Baptists on Mission to partner nationally with Alaska and to be part of His Kingdom work there. If you are considering serving in Alaska, just go! God will provide, and you will fall even more in love with Him. When you know Him, you want to make Him known and when you go on mission to make Him known, you will know Him even more. Church teams have the opportunity to serve in many areas of Alaska each year. To check it out, visit here.

God may be calling you and your team to serve in the “Last Frontier”!