As volunteers work toward the final weeks of construction on a new worship space in Port Alsworth, Alaska, the congregation celebrates in anticipation of first permanent home.
Several months after breaking ground on Lake Clark Bible Church’s new worship space in Port Alsworth, Alaska, construction volunteers from across the country have made significant progress on the project. Work on the building will wrap up in time for a special dedication ceremony and the congregation’s first services in the new space this fall.
Volunteers moved from framing to metal roof in recent days.
Electrical and plumbing are nearly done, as are the exterior trim and the drywall sheeting of rooms. Volunteers are also finishing placement of the metal roof and siding. The new building in the remote wilderness town is an answer to years of prayer for the congregation. All told, more than 400 volunteers and staff will have taken part in the work, building the structure from the ground up.
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Samaritan’s Purse Alaska Projects Built to Last
Corey Lynch, director of Alaska Projects at Samaritan’s Purse, emphasizes the long-term vision for the construction project, the latest of 37 such projects in the Last Frontier since 2006. The ministry has helped provide places of worship well-suited for harsh climates in remote areas, often accessible only by aircraft or watercraft.
“Any church built by Samaritan’s Purse is constructed with longevity in mind,” Lynch said. “I want this church to stand the test of time, and we believe that this church will stand for generations. We want generations of people to be changed through the ministry happening in this building. We pray that in 100 years that the Gospel is still being faithfully preached and that the community is still being served from this building.”
Port Alsworth is a gateway community for Lake Clark National Park and is also home to Tanalian Bible Camp, reaching Native Alaskan children during summer. The community is also where our Operation Heal Our Patriots ministry has welcomed combat-wounded veterans and their spouses for Biblically based marriage enrichment retreats since 2012.
The metal roof is has been placed and construction volunteers are making steady progress on the new building.
