THE VILLAGE

The first contact was in 1949 when the Nome pastor discovered an interest in the Sabbath by a Native living here at the time.  In 1986, there were 36 Selawik Natives who dedicated their modest, but attractive place of worship.  Presently there are 10-12 people who worship in the church.  There is a comfortable parsonage and church for volunteers as well as a radio station.  AMA volunteers, José and Edna Estrella have an ongoing food ministry.  The ministry is growing and there are two immediate needs: raise the parsonage off the ground and renovate the interior of the church so that there is space to accommodate meetings.

AMA WORKERS

Jose & Edna Estrella
In the summer of 2017, Jose and Edna drove from Michigan to Alaska.  During their travels, they stopped by the conference office to get a Pathfinder patch for a relative.  After a short conversation with conference staff and 72 hours of miraculous signs, they knew God was calling them to serve in Alaska.  Seven short months later, they made Selawik their home.  Arriving in winter, with Edna forgetting her winter boots, she wrapped plastic wrap around her legs and the two of them set out to meet their neighbors.  Just over a year later, they are accepted members of the community and have grown to love their new home.  They are excited to see God continue to work miracles in Selawik.

NEED

How You Can Help

Volunteer Support
NEED: $12,000
Support the Selawik AMA worker by
donating to offset housing, utility, and transportation expenses
Weekly Youth Night
NEED: $4,000
Then needs of children in Selawik is one close to the Estrellas' heart. Providing a safe environment to fellowship is a top priority.
Food Bank
NEED: $18,000
Realizing the great need for supplemental food, Edna and Jose works with the Food Bank of Alaska to help meet the village needs.

ADOPT-A-VILLAGE SUPPORTERS

AMA volunteers Jose and Edna Estrella quickly became part of the Selawik community. Their love for the people is evident in how they saw the needs of the the village and instantly began to help. A well known story is how Jose, newly arrived to Selawik in the midst of winter, literally jumped into a grave site to help prepare it for a loved one. This is showing God's love in action.

Accomplishments

  • Sponsored Three Kids to Alaska Camps | Two Baptized!
  • Donations received for Snowmobile Purchase
  • Food Bank & Soup Kitchen Established
  • Radio Station| KSLK 101.7 FM
  • June 2019 Day Camp with 50 Kids

Partners

Garret Emelander
Belding, Michigan

Heather Webb
Glennallen, Alaska

Arthur Stone
McMinnville, Oregon
Steven Grabiner
Apison, Tennessee

Melvin & Juliet Santos
Anchorage, Alaska

David Moncada
Wayland, Michigan

Tressa Farnsworth
Mount Vernon, Washington
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