Fall 2025
July “Fishing Friendzy” Lives Up To Its Name Forty-five pastors, ministry leaders and refreshes the soul through meaningful their family members gathered in work and time together. It is also a Soldotna for a record-breaking catch of highlight for Curtis, as he gets to spend fish. More than 1,000 sockeye salmon hours upon hours doing two of his were harvested during the five days of dip favorite things—fishing on the river and netting. encouraging his ministry team. “The joy was palpable given that there This was the first year that Alaska was so much fish caught in that week,” Christian College was the venue for shared Superintendent Curtis Ivanoff. housing, fish processing and meals. This “The time together was so uplifting, fun provided opportunity for pastors and and refreshing. I’m thankful for God’s leaders to become more acquainted with provision that we experienced together.” the campus and ministry. Meals were The “Fishing Friendzy” event is one of eaten together with the other ACC the ways the Alaska Conference supports volunteers and student ambassadors that and resources ministry personnel by were also on campus. providing practical provision of fish for Another new addition this year was the year and a connection point that having designated fish cutters to assist
Curtis. Christina Perrigo, of Nome Covenant Church, and Sarah Miller, of Mat-Su Covenant Church (both are former Executive board members) volunteered their skill and expertise. Dale Kanen, a friend of the ministry, generously provided two halibut fishing outings from Deep Creek. The time on the ocean was a refreshing time together and an unique day-trip opportunity. “I’m so thankful for the Fishing Friendzy. It equips us to offer those we minister to a taste of home year round,” said Karl Thistle, who serves in CYAK’s Aarigaa house ministry for young adults. He feeds his family and house residents the salmon he harvested during the week.
From Him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. Ephesians 4:16