All four children spent their early years with their parents in alaska, then attended moravian schools in north carolina. Bethel is the largest community in western alaska and in the unorganized borough, as well as the ninth largest in the state, with a population of 6,080 as of the 2010 census. Edifying, encouraging and equipping the church by distributing bibles, books, teaching, small group materials, worship music and other merchandise. Board of world mission in north america february 2015 bwm. Moravian book store 301 3rd ave bethel, ak mapquest.
Bethel is the largest community on the kuskokwim river, located approximately 50 mi 80 km. Accessing miracles through the body and blood of jesus. She was a member of central moravian church, bethlehem. In addition to books, the moravian book shop carries many types of stars. The moravian church established a mission in the area in 1884. Name first name last name email address subject message thank you for contacting the alaska bible seminary.
Moravian book store the moravian book store 301 third ave. Business profile for alaska moravian church in bethel, alaska. A brief history of the bethel, alaska, moravian church on the. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. The city of bethel forms the regional hub for the 56 surrounding villages. Space will be assigned on a first come, first served basis. The alaska conference archives of the united methodist church, anchorage, ak moravian church p29 alaska moravian church, alaska province, bethel, ak aleknagik and dillingham moravian church records alaska bible seminary, bethel, ak moravian archives, bethlehem, pa nunapitsingak, the moravian childrens home alaska childrens home records. The passion translation bible 2nd edition new testament, proverbs, psalms, song of songs.
The new yupik bible, tanqilriit igat, as its displayed at the bethel moravian bookstore. John and edith kilbucks four children were katherine henry b. The alaska province will be beginning mission outreach to marshall, alaska in 2015. A brief history of the bethel, alaska, moravian church on. Bethel founded a local radio in 1971, and it has had a big influence in revival and redevelopment of the yupik culture. The moravian book shop is located in the heart of historic downtown bethlehem at 428 main street among the beautiful downtown shops, restaurants, and across the street from the hotel bethlehem. Artists guild 1 miles, university of alaska fairbanks 1 miles, moravian bookstore 1 miles. Dena fortuzi, moravian studies certificate student, began taking classes at moravian seminary as a distance learner from albania, in the fall of 2016.
Bethel moravian church is a congregation which follows the triune god, loving and serving people in our. A frequent business type near the moravian book store is miscellaneous general merchandise stores need a room for the night in bethel, ak. Among the tasks this group hopes to accomplish in their time in bethel are the following. There were other stations that were soon set up in kotzebue, and there were ten stations in cities that had less than 3500 by 1990. The first moravian missionaries started work among the yupik peoples in 1888. History of the alaska province of the moravian church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the bethel moravian church or any veterans group of your choosing. Bethel moravian church is a congregation which follows the triune god, loving and serving people in. At that time, it was an alaska commercial company trading post. The alaska moravian church was founded in 1885 at bethel, alaska. First moravian missionaries came here in 1885 and became a province on 1988.
Using your bethel university id to charge your textbooks is a benefit to those cas students with financial aid. Timothy oosterman obituary, bethel, alaska cremation. The new yupik bible was celebrated at the bethel moravian church last october, and it is sold at the moravian bookstore in bethel. Bethel moravian church is located at 541 3rd avenue in the city of bethel. Travel alaska bethel traveler and vacation information. The alaska provincial office can be reached at 9075432478 by. Originally a yupik settlement called mumtrekhlogamute, meaning smokehouse people, bethel was named for the nearby fish smokehouse. Bethel is considered a small town with a population of 4,708 and 864 businesses. A limited number of guests will be able to participate in a 3day pretrip to bethel, alaska. Alaska moravian church is under unitas fratrum or moravian church which began in bohemia 1457.
Bethel is 68 percent alaska native or part alaska native. Grace hochella, chaplaincy student, began to hear her call to a caring ministry that went beyond medical procedures while working as a visiting nurse. If you are a current student or alumni, we have a great selection of bethel gear in store and online. Kyuk contacted the bethel moravian church for information but. A brief history of the bethel, alaska, moravian church on the occasion of its centennial celebration, september 11, 1988 wintersteen, teddy on. According to our database, there are approximately 16 churches in bethel, with 1 catholic churches, 1 baptist churches, 1 pentecostal churches, 0 methodist churches, and other denomination churches. Jan 11, 2006 moravian book store weighs fate, may close committee discusses shutting down only bookstore in bethel, by naomi klouda tundra drums, 2004 october 7.
It has been a dream for several years to start it up again and in 2012, with the arrival of ed dehnert and his wife. Effective january 27th, 2020, the finance office will be closing at 4. Bethel was first established by yupik eskimos who called the village mumtrekhlogamute, meaning smokehouse people, named for the nearby fish smokehouse. The moravian book shop was founded in 1745 when the moravian church appointed samuel powell of the churchs crown inn on the south side of the lehigh river to operate a book store. Locally owned flowers and gift boutique in bethel, ak. In addition to books, the moravian book shop carries many types of. Small business in western alaska biocultural science. Working parents looking for a baby sitter, au pair or nanny have a choice of day care services. Bethel moravian church is a congregation which follows the triune. In the town of bethel, alaska, everyone takes taxis the. This month in moravian history a monthly newsletter published by the moravian archives in bethlehem, commemorating events from moravian history no. Camai, a yupik dance festival held each spring, and the bethel fair held in august. A brief history of the moravian church moravian church in.
It was a radio station that was operated and owned by the yupik people. Moravian book store weighs fate, may close committee discusses shutting down only bookstore in bethel, by naomi klouda tundra drums, 2004 october 7. Ina jenkins pavile and ruth evon from bethel, alaska. On these pages are materials available from the interprovincial board of communication of the moravian church in north america.
Alaska moravian church in bethel, ak business profile. After operating at several locations, the moravian book shop was moved to the churchs publications building near the central moravian church in bethlehem in 1871. To plant a tree in memory of timothy oosterman, please visit our tribute store. We spent two weeks in bethel working at the moravian bookstore and fellowshipping with the teams from samaritans purse that were up there at the same time.
We are bethel all proceeds generated from the campus store go back to the university to ultimately benefit you, the bethel student. Arkadelphia, ar 71923, 8702468742 bethel the moravian bookstore, po box 327 bethel. If youve got a family member or friend attending bethel, we make gift giving easy with a gift card or care package guaranteed to put a smile on the face of. The moravian book shop is the worlds oldest continually operated book store. Watchword for the week choose life so that you and your descendants may live, loving the lord your god, obeying him, and holding fast to him. A unity synod is held every seven years to decide matters that affect the whole moravian church. The economy of bethel employs 3,314 people and has an unemployment rate of 9. Isaac amik is the chairman of the provincial board of the moravian church in alaska, which is headquartered in bethel, alaska. Hayley and i worked in the moravian bookstore for two weeks. In 1885, the moravian church established a mission in the area under the. Moravian book shop bethlehem 2020 all you need to know. Aug 01, 2018 there will be a memorial service for tim on saturday, august 25, at 2. Founded in 1745, the moravian book shop is the oldest bookstore in america, the oldest continuously operating bookstore in the world and home to the moravian college student bookstore.
Alaska province of the moravian church, bethel, alaska. Keep your love on kylo the supernatural ways of royalty. Punchbowl is a registered trademark of punchbowl, inc. Business profile for moravian book store in bethel, alaska.
Long house bethel hotel bethel ak 751 3rd po box 489. United alaska moravian ministry group uamm annual meeting presidents report given by the rt. Bethel, alaska, for 15 years and also as manager of the book store, bethel. It also happens to house an amazing collection of books about western alaska and a beautiful alaska native arts and crafts display. Whatever your connection with bethel university, the campus store has you covered. A new dormitory and classroom space is being planned for construction in 2015. Alaska moravian church in bethel, alaska 907 5432472.
Next regular city council meeting february 11, 2020. Anchorage, ak 99503, 9072743593 the horn doctor, ingra st. The moravian book store committee wants to hear from the public before determining whether the only bookstore in bethel should become a relic of history. Alaska photo mosaic entry m pamela bumsted moravian book.
The seminary is located in the city of bethel which is approximately 400 air miles from anchorage and 80 miles from the mouth of the kuskokwim river. Current events random article donate to wikipedia wikipedia store. Moravian bookstore bethel, ak book store in bethel, alaska. In 1957 the worldwide moravian church was reorganized into more than a dozen semiautonomous provinces that remain part of a single global church.
A trading post arrived in the 1870s followed by the moravian church mission in 1884, and the town grew up around the mission and trading post. Pages in category history of the alaska province of the moravian church the following 7 pages are in this category, out of 7 total. Long house bethel hotel in bethel ak at 751 3rd ave. This segment of our trip allows for direct interaction with our moravian sisters and brothers in the alaska province. A brief history of the bethel, alaska, moravian church on the occasion of its centennial celebration, september 11, 1988. Annual events in bethel include the kuskokwim 300, a dogsled race. Like much of down bethlehem, the moravian book shop has lost its charm.
Orders now being accepted for interim and spring textbooks. Instead, just about everyone in town depends on taxis or. Bible published in modern yupik writing style january 2, 2016 by charles enoch, kyuk the new yupik bible, tanqilriit igat, as its displayed at the bethel moravian bookstore. Today there are more than one million members of the moravian church in the world. Prior to the college purchase, the book shop used to offer unique home furnishings, jewelry, and other gifts carved wood figures clocks christmas items.
The moravian book store in bethel, ak get driving directions to bethel, ak 99559. Abbott loop bookstore, 2626 abbott road, anchorage ak 99507. Order online tickets tickets see availability directions location. Alaska province of the moravian church home facebook. Clay and nancy reid arrived safely in bethel, alaska as they begin their mission work with fellow moravians.
Holy bible translated into modern yupik alaska public media. Founded in 1745, the moravian book shop is the oldest bookstore in america, the oldest continuously operating bookstore in the world and home to. Jan, 2020 while serving as the official book store for moravian college, the mbs is also a great place to shop for some unique gifts andor stop in the cafe for a bite to eat and drink. The moravian book shop is closed during the current covid19 crisis and we look forward to reopening soon. The seminary consists of one large administration building with three classrooms for up to 48 students.