We are excited to announce the 2012 Reach Alaska initiative. The conference has entered into a partnership with the Voice of Prophecy and in November 2011 blanketed the Last Frontier with Bible study invitation cards. The strategic plan was to send out enrollment cards to every post office box in every zip code in the Last Frontier. A second wave of Bible study cards were mailed in January 2012 and combined, over 1,200 responses have been received by the end of January. Bible Discover Schools (DBS) have been established throughout the state and instructors have been trained to follow up each request and guide students through the Bible studies. Instruction can be given by face-to-face, telephone, internet or correspondence. But this is just the start of Reach Alaska!
Now for something that’s never done before: you’re going to love it! The Voice of Prophecy, North American Division, Adventist Media Center, Adventist Media Productions, Camp Meeting at Sea, Family Reunion Music, Alaska Conference, and the Quiet Hour are partnering with a final weekend extravaganza on Sabbath, June 9 beginning with a statewide DBS graduation when students from all across the state will be invited to Anchorage to share in the graduation ceremonies. In the afternoon there will be a concert with the Family Reunion Singers, not only for your enrichment, but for all of Alaska. How wonderful is that?! And that’s not all! Saturday evening is the launch of the North American Division Net 2012 right here from Alaska!! Dynamic speakers such as Dwight Nelson, Derek Morris, Jon Henderson, Karl Haffner, Randy Roberts, Elizabeth Talbot, Carlton Byrd, Ron Halverson, and Jose Rojas will be presenting each night. Specifics about the speakers and programming are available at vop.com/alaska and revivieseries.com. Meanwhile we invite you to browse through the links above to learn more about NET 2012 plans including accommodations, scheduling, and area attractions.
Because of this unique opportunity, the Alaska Conference is combining its Southcentral campmeeting with the NET 2012 event. We will be offering all-day programming and events starting Friday evening, June 8 through Sabbath, June 16. Some events will be family oriented, while others will be specifically for adults, children and teens. We will conclude this effort with the 16th Quadrennial Constituency Meeting on Sunday, June 17.
If you have a question that you can’t find the answer to, please call the Alaska Conference office at 907-346-1004 and we will do our best to give you an answer. Please be aware that we are still putting the “final touches” on plans, so things are subject to change. Check back often for the most recent information!