A recap of the upcoming events at Alaska Baptist Church
Upcoming Events
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Fri, August 21: Ladies Summer Event
Ladies, our annual Summer Event has been rescheduled to Friday, August 21. Come at your leisure beginning at 4:00pm for swimming or to enjoy conversation and snacks. Weather permitting, there will be a pontoon ride at 4:30pm. Dinner at 6:30pm. We are looking forward to another wonderful social event to enjoy each other's company, have fun, and relax.
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Sun, August 23: Special Business Meeting
Immediately after the morning worship service this morning (~10:40am), there will be a brief special business meeting that will be held to review and vote on a potential additional member to the church.
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Wed, August 26: Playground Cleanup
We are seeking volunteers to help with some playground cleanup at the Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center, the local community center that our church has helped/supported in the past. There will be a cleanup event on Wed, August 26 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm. If you can assist, meet there [ 9751 Duncan Lake Ave SE, Caledonia ] and bring work gloves, buckets, spades, leaf blowers, and/or brooms. Thank you!
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Sun, Sept. 13: Celebration Sunday
This is a special Sunday each Fall. It's where we take time to reflect on the ministries of the church and celebrate the work that God is doing at Alaska Baptist. Immediately after the 9:30am worship service, there will be (beginning at 11:00am) a church-wide picnic. We hope you can join us for a time of celebration and fellowship.
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Mon, Sept. 14: Coed Softball Practice/Game
Play ball ! The Coed Softball League kicks off Monday, Sept. 14 @ 6:15pm. Church members & regular attenders who would like to watch and cheer on the Alaska Baptist team can certainly do so. Just bring a lawn chair. We will go until 7:30pm. Players: try to arrive at 6pm so you can be ready for the start of practice.
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Fri, Sept. 18 - Sat, Sept 19: Men's Retreat
This is a high school age - and older - get together of men at the Hoeksema's cabin near Big Rapids. Bring a tent (limited availability in the cabin) and stay Friday night or come for the day on Saturday. It will be a time of fellowship, devotion, food and plenty of outdoor activities. Signup by August 25 to let us know of your interest. See Terry Hoeksema or Case Harper with questions.
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Mon, Sept. 21: Coed Softball Practice/Game
The next practice/game meeting of the church's Coed Softball Team occurs from 6:15pm - 7:30pm. Church members & regular attenders who would like to watch and cheer on the Alaska Baptist team can certainly do so. Just bring a lawn chair and make your way to the baseball field. Players: try to arrive at 6pm so you can be ready for the start of practice.
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Wed, Sept. 23: See You At The Pole
On this day at 7:00am. Christian students across the country will be gathering at their school's flagpole to pray for their fellow students, teachers, neighbors and our country before the school day begins. It's also a time were the remainder of the church family can pray that the Lord would use this event for His glory and accomplish great things.
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Mon, Sept. 28: Coed Softball Practice/Game
The next practice/game meeting of the church's Coed Softball Team occurs from 6:15pm - 7:30pm. Church members & regular attenders who would like to watch and cheer on the Alaska Baptist team can certainly do so. Just bring a lawn chair and make your way to the baseball field. Players: try to arrive at 6pm so you can be ready for the start of practice.
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Sat, October 3: Golf Outing
A Co-Ed four person, Scramble Play golf outing will occur Saturday, October 3 @ 9:00am (9:30am is first tee off .. we'll be done by 3:00pm). We will play at the nearby Saskatoon Golf Club that's off 92nd Street in Alto. Pull together your team of four and signup at the Welcome Center. If you need help getting your foursome together, contact Tate Thomas at (616) 490-2444. Just be sure to signup no later than Sunday, 9/27.
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Sat, October 3: Game Night
NEW THIS YEAR: an improved Game Night! The night begins with a potluck meal where tables of eight see if they can get more points than the other tables. This year the game will be easier, shorter in duration and family-inclusive (children can join). Signups for the 5:00pm - 7:30pm event will occur Sunday mornings from Sept 6 thru Sept 27.