Princeton Church Volunteers Serve Alaska Communities On Mission Trip

PRINCETON, N.C. — Volunteers from a Princeton church recently traveled more than 4,000 miles to Alaska, where they spent six days helping local churches, food banks and community organizations.

A team of 28 volunteers from Princeton Church traveled to Alaska from July 18-23, partnering with Palmer Church of God on a variety of service projects.

The group completed building repairs and maintenance at the church, including repairing roof soffits damaged during windstorms. Volunteers also worked at a local Food Bank of Alaska distribution site, organizing donated food and packing supplies for families in need.

In nearby Anchorage, the team prepared more than 600 meals at the Hope Center soup kitchen and assisted the Anchorage Police Department’s annual Clothesline Project by sorting clothing donations for a back-to-school drive.

In addition to serving local communities, the volunteers had an opportunity to experience Alaska’s scenery and wildlife. The group visited Eklutna Lake, where members kayaked, hiked and mountain biked, took a cruise to Portage Glacier, hiked to Byron Glacier and visited the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.

The church recognized Brian and Melissa Robbins, who led the trip and coordinated the team’s months of preparation and travel.

The mission was organized through Thirst Missions, a ministry that coordinates domestic and international mission trips by connecting volunteer teams with churches and community organizations in need.

The Princeton Church team returned to Johnston County after completing what church leaders described as a week focused on service, fellowship and supporting communities hundreds of miles from home.