PPT-Historical context of Alaska: Reclaiming the role of Elders

Rosellen M Rosich PhD Professor Emerita of Psychology PIUAA School of Allied Health AK GILD GWEP University of Alaska Anchorage Anchorage AK United States November 20 2015 Identify several geographical factors that may impact accessibility of health care by Alaska Native Peoples. Glacier Bay Eagles Nest Lodge is located in beautiful Gustavus, Alaska (35 miles west of Juneau). Gustavus is known for having the world’s best halibut fishing. If you want to catch all five species of salmon or gigantic halibut, Glacier Bay Eagles Nest Lodge is the place for you. Session 1: Do We Really Need Elders?. Without Leadership The People Are Confused!!. Terms/Definitions. Elders, Pastors, Bishops = same function. Presbyter. = elder. Poimenas. = shepherd, pastor. Episkopos. Session 3: Shepherding in a Post Christian World. Issues Facing Elders Today. Father Wounds. Evangelism. Church Growth. Dysfunctional . Marriages. Social Justice. Abuse. Addictions. Faith Development. Sinapi. . Seed . Church. Family Message, . 07/25/2010. 1 Ti 5:1-2, NLT. 1. . Never speak harshly to an older man, but appeal to him respectfully as you would to your own father. Talk to younger men as you would to your own brothers. . Acts 20:28 "Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.. 29 "For I know this, that after my departure savage wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock.. The Purpose of the Church. Edification . of the body in love . Eph. 4:15-16. Spiritual maturity . of all members . v.13-14. Godly behavior . of all members . T. itus 2:11-13. Good deeds . by all members to others . 1. History of Standards. 1990s: . Alaska standards in reading, writing, and mathematics were developed by age spans. 2004: . Grade Level Expectations (GLEs) in reading, writing, and mathematics were developed to further define standards at each grade level (grades 3 – 10). . of Elders in the URC. Aim of the Elder’s Meeting. “......... shall exercise oversight of the spiritual life of the church. .”. The Role of the Elders Meeting in the URC. Foster concern in the congregation for witness, service, evangelism, education, ecumenical action. 3:2. Qualities vs Qualifications. What’s the difference?. Quality seems to be the essence of the person. “characteristic element” – Webster. Qualification seems to be the skill or ability. “skill; ability; that which fits one for the job”. Paul in Crete. Jews from Crete were in Jerusalem on the day of Pentecost – Ac 2:11. They could have taken the gospel back to Crete.. In the persecution of the church, the gospel could have gone to Crete, as an extension of “Samaria”– Ac 8:1. Listening to Our Elders: Telling a Story through Your Data Collette Adamsen, MPA Turtle Mountain Chippewa & Cole Ward, MA Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate National Resource Center on Native American Aging (UND) FALL FLY FISHING IN ALASKA: KVICHAK RIVER RAINBOW TROUT Welcome to Alaska Rainbow Lodge! Located in the heart of Alaska’s Bristol Bay region, home to some of the world’s best fishing for trophy Rainbow Trout, Arctic Char, beautiful Grayling, as well as King, Silver and Sockeye Salmon! With our fleet of lodge-owned floatplanes, we provide you access to over 30 different rivers across 3,000 square miles of the Illiamna – Katmai watershed. At the lodge, you will be pampered by our first class accommodations, full-time chefs, and personalized service. Let us show you remote Alaska the way it was meant to be seen! BREATHTAKING WILDLIFE NEAR ALASKA RAINBOW LODGE