Togiak, Alaska, was selected by Generation of Youth for Christ Northwest as its 2024 mission trip destination. Located 78 miles west of Dillingham and about 400 miles west of Anchorage, Adventists have ministered to the area for more than 50 years.
Although the work waned throughout the years, in 2009 a group of dedicated workers and Arctic Mission Adventure volunteers built a new church and parsonage, established the local radio and television stations, and developed youth and community ministries. Today, the community is served by Todd Parker, Dillingham and Togiak district pastor, and Aaron Dasher, AMA worker.
In June, the GYC Northwest team, led by Hannah Everett of Spokane, Washington, traveled to the village of about 800 residents to paint and renovate the church and parsonage, as well as conduct Vacation Bible School for the village children.
As part of their trip, the young adult group engaged in intentional prayer for the people of Togiak, hoping to have a positive impact on the village while deepening their own relationship with Jesus. Parker appreciated the group’s respectful and hardworking nature.
VBS attracted many children throughout the week. Thanks to a repaired van funded generously by North Pacific Union Native ministries, transportation was provided for the children to attend. The community was blessed by those supporting AMA and the groups that generously dedicate their time, skills and resources to reach Alaska.
The group renovated the foyer of Togiak Church.
GYC Northwest leads VBS for the children.
