October 9 – 18
October is a beautiful time to come and serve in Alaska. At this time, the Copper River Valley is transitioning from Fall into the beginnings of Winter, but the temperatures are still enjoyable enough to appreciate all the beauty that the area offers.
LightShine Ministries is partnering with Fields of Alaska Ministries (FAM). We are looking to build a team of approximately 6-7 men and women to serve as we help with much needed renovations and winterization of their building. Specific skills needed will be a cook, electrician, plumber and carpenter as well as general laborers to help with projects.
Pictured here are Brian & Heather Williams and their children. Brian is the pastor of Kenny Lake Community Chapel where they hold weekly Sunday School, Service, mid-week Bible Study, and Wednesday night Youth ministry. They are also currently planning a Summer 2026 baseball ministry for the area. They host Friday night open gym at the Kenny Lake School, with the help of other volunteers. They are partnering with other churches in the Copper River Valley to pray for them, identify and help meet needs. This LightShine team will be working at the Ministry Center facility in Copper Center which enables FAM to host mission teams, host missionaries who might be discerning whether they are being called to serve in Alaska, host basic ministry classes and trainings, and serve as a base of support for Ministry of the Gospel of Jesus in the Copper River Valley.
Steve & Reneé Hoey will be leading this team. Contact Steve & Reneé with any questions that you might have by calling them at 717-799-8041 of email them at: sdrphoey@yahoo.com
The cost of this trip is $2175.
Our trip cost covers everything you need once you leave your home until you return. The total is determined by analyzing the cost of team assignments from previous years (things like your airline ticket, ground transportation, three meals a day, and many administrative fees that LightShine incurs) and combining that experience with known costs in Alaska.
If you want to be part of this team, please complete this Registration Form with a $40 registration fee. This fee covers the cost of a LightShine Alaska team shirt and locks you in as a team member. Once you are contacted by your team leader and your place is secured on this team, you can begin raising financial support by sending out support letters to your family and church friends. Simply have them send missionary support to us for your trip costs. Your team leader will help you develop your support letter and include two important dates for your supporters to note.
If you write your own support letter, download and include this QR code in your letter. This link will give them the option of donating to your missions trip via PayPal. Encourage people to write your name with their PayPal donation. You can also direct them to visit this page to find this link in order to give to your missions trip support.
The first financial deadline for half your support ($1087.50) is due on August 28, 2026. This first deadline is very important to keep because it will enables us to purchase your airline tickets. Once airline tickets are purchased, there is no backing out of the team. The second deadline for your entire amount is September 11, 2026. Please note that these deadlines are strictly enforced. Not keeping them will cause us to ask you to step down from this team and consider another future team. Please take time to review our “Policies” page for more information.
The earlier you register the sooner you can start raising your financial support. We encourage you to get this out of the way early so you can enjoy the experience without any distractions. You will be so glad you did! A side benefit on this trip is seeing God’s beautiful creation and spending time working in it. This will be a life changing experience for you and will give you a new perspective on helping those who are really in need!
“Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, nor have entered into the heart of man, the things which God has prepared for those who love Him.” 1 Corinthians 2:9
Thank you for considering going with us in 2026!