The new Superintendent of the Alaska District Council of the Assemblies of God is Superintendent Elect Bill Welch. Please be in prayer for the transition process and for the hand of God to rest upon both Superintendent Boatsman and Superintendent Elect Welch. One of the trickiest components of any relay race is the exchange of [...]
Filed under: Glocal on April 30th, 2008 | No Comments »
Join me in congratulating Pastor Gary Morton of Anchorage First Assembly of God in being elected as our new Assistant Superintendent of the Alaska District Council.
It was a sort of humorous situation. Gary and I were the last two names on the ballot. Although unplanned, on each vote I voted for him and he voted [...]
Filed under: Uncategorized on April 30th, 2008 | No Comments »
This just in from our District Council in session. The Alaska District Council of the Assemblies of God just nominated our first woman presbyter……Pastor Fay Niemann!!!
Tomorrow morning the Council in Session will be required to ratify or decline the nomination. I’ll report in as fast as I can on the final outcome of [...]
Filed under: MCA Family, Ministry Development on April 30th, 2008 | No Comments »
Just as God sets people into families, he sets local church congregations into relational families. One of our relational families is the Alaska District Council of the Assemblies of God. The Council is now in session and the family is together again. Unfortunately, not all of the family can attend, but there [...]
Filed under: Glocal, Uncategorized on April 29th, 2008 | No Comments »
Superintendent and Mrs. Boatsman initiate the first ministry event of the Annual Alaska District Council this evening. The Council will feature a banquet, the conducting of business, and two evening services. If you love ministers, the Assemblies of God, or just hanging out with other Jesus followers, then the Council sessions and services [...]
Filed under: Business, Glocal, Ministry Development on April 28th, 2008 | No Comments »
In seeking the Lord for further insight into things our church family should be and/or do, I felt led to greatly increase the role our adults take in the spiritual protection and instruction of our weakest or youngest family members.
We must not abandon the family aspects of our Christian life. For some, family is [...]
Filed under: Fit for the Journey, Glocal, MCA Family, Message Response, Ministry Development, Uncategorized on April 28th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Our family is appreciative of the wonderful gifts given to us yesterday. Thank you for your kindness, encouragement, and inspiration.
We love our church family.
Special thanks to the Pastoral Appreciation Team and to their team lead, Ken.
It feels great to be loved.
Filed under: MCA Family on April 28th, 2008 | No Comments »
God blessed our family with the opportunity to visit with long time friends and former co-laborers, Clinton and Eileen. They are enjoying God’s goodness and Faithfulness. I greeted them on behalf of all of you who love them dearly. They return greetings to you.
Your tithes and offerings continue to allow MCA to contribute monthly to [...]
Filed under: MCA Family, Uncategorized on April 24th, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Hebrews 11:6 is the text Pastor Carlson has selected for this evening’s Top Ten Text message series. Be in prayer today for the word of faith to germinate deeply in the soil of your heart as you contemplate with Pastor Carlson that, “Without faith it is impossible to please God.”
Filed under: Ministry Development, Spiritual Growth on April 23rd, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Our own Pastor Gary is a certified, bona fide, legitimate, cut above, real deal superhero. After you check out this video clip, join me in praising God for his safe provision and miraculous protection.
Click here for Superhero Pastor Gary
Filed under: Fit for the Journey, Glocal, MCA Family on April 22nd, 2008 | 8 Comments »