• Presider: Pastor Sean Avery
• Assisting Minister: Hanna Hurst
• Readers:  Trudi P. & Sarah Dailey
• Pianist: Nancy W.
• Altar Care: Nancy W.
• Communion Assistant: Hanna H. 
• Acolyte: Peter W.
• Ushers: Scooter B. & Nancy D.

If someone asked you, "What is a Lutheran?" what would you say? Maybe something about grace—Lutherans believe in grace! Absolutely. But is that all?

Lutheranism is more than just a belief system or a style of worship. It’s more than learning the catechism in confirmation class. At its core, being Lutheran is a way of living—one shaped by God’s grace and grounded in a deep understanding of faith, purpose, and daily life. It shapes how we show up in the world—at church, at work, at home, and with friends.

Whether you’ve been Lutheran all your life, are new to the tradition, or just curious, this class will explore what it truly means to be Lutheran and how our faith gives us the essentials for living with confidence in God’s love.

Join us every Tuesday in Lent, starting March 4th at 6:00 PM in the narthex.

Come with questions, curiosity, and a willingness to explore faith in a fresh way!

The 2024 Giving Statements are generated thru Elvanto and were emailed on January 31^st. Statements without an email were mailed. If you did not receive or could not open the emailed statement, please contact the Joy office or Sue Weimer, treasurer. Your individual statement is also available on your Elvanto account under “Giving”. Thank you again for your support of our mission here at Joy.

Joy Lutheran is hosting the Synod Assembly in April and there may be a chance we will need to provide housing for delegates coming from smaller communities. 

Are you willing to host a delegate or two for a few days? All you need is to provide a space to sleep, meals are provided during the assembly. 

If you are available please reach out to Pastor Sean. 

Women can plan to gather as a group at church or at home. There will be a Bible Study, singing, etc... More information will be coming.

THEME: Gather

BIBLE VERSE: Hebrews 10:24-25 “Let us consider how we spur one another on toward love and good deeds.  Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another.” (NIV)

What: Multi-day Trip to Fairbanks

When: June 23-27th

Who: Going into 5-12th grade (friends are welcome!)

Cost: $100 (initial deposit, cost may increase) (full scholarships available)

Deadline to register is Saturday, March 1st

Lutheran youth from across the Alaska Synod are coming together a fun event! We will travel to Fairbanks, Alaska for hiking, rafting, service projects, and worship. This is a great opportunity for youth to spend time together! 

If cost is prohibitive, please let Pastor Sean know. Full scholarships are available with no questions asked.

More details are forthcoming as we near the event date.

NAMI Family-to-Family is a free, 8-week educational course for family members, significant others, and friends of people with mental illness. The course provides information and strategies for supporting the person you love.
Recovery is a journey, and there is hope!

Open on the first Sunday of each month 1-3pm.

We are currently in need of boys and girls size 5 (pants and shirts)  Thank you all for your donations and help serving our community in this way, you are a huge part of the success of our ministry. 

Please note that on Church Brunch Sundays there is not Sunday School (2nd sunday of each month)

Confirmation is a three-year program equipping young teenagers to engage more fully in their faith and say "yes" to God's good work in them. Students will study scripture and reflect with the pastor, youth leaders, and other adults in the congregation, learn about the Lutheran perspective on Christian faith, engage in service projects, and learn more about worship practices. 

At the end of the three years, students have the opportunity to affirm their baptism before the congregation  and then we throw a party to celebrate God's work of love and grace in their lives!

**Please note that there is no Confirmation on Church Brunch Sundays (2nd Sunday of each month)

Holy Grounds is a weekly gathering of high school youth at Jitters Café with Pastor Sean and other adult youth leaders. It’s an opportunity for fellowship, peer support, and faith formation before school hours over beverages at no cost to youth.

Please consider supporting this ministry with prayer and donations to cover the cost of beverages. 

Holy Grounds follows the ASD calendar, if there is no school on Monday, Holy Grounds does not meet. Please see the EVENTS page for up to date meetings. 

Join us after worship for our church wide brunch following worship. All are welcome!

 Visit our website for information about our book club, including book titles, a full list of dates and locations.

Please join us!

Please contact the office on 907-694-9601 if you would like any more information.

Take part in Joy's newest group, Knit's of Joy, to knit and crochet much needed cold weather gear as well as prayer shawls for those who are sick or recovering. We will meet once a month (not mandatory) at the church to pray together and create beautiful items for our community.

Knits of Joy meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month (unless noted).  Annoucements will be made of date changes as well as monthly themes.

If you have any questions click the Contact Laura button and she will reach out to you.

Community Meetings that take place here at Joy Lutheran Church. For more information please visit our website.

Narcotics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous 

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

• Alicia R (healing and strength)
• Family of Linda Ernst, including David, Jessica, Donna, and Pete (Pete's aunt) who recently passed away. 
• Jeanean, Kevin, Noah & family (at the loss of Jeanean’s Mom)
• Alexis (Trudi's granddaughter, for strength for her studies)
• Layli (Trudi's granddaughter, for good decision making)
• People of Kotzebue (recovering from severe flooding)
• Dave Mitton (recovering from surgery)
• Kent & Victoria Rush, Wayne’s brother and sister-in-law (Kent is fighting cancer again.)
• Hegna Family (as they grieve the loss of Jonny).
• Julie Meyer (facing the uncertainty after suffering a stroke)
• Justin Dailey (Chris Dailey’s brother, for continued strength and healing)
• Reimer & Oistad family (as they grieve the loss of Gary)
• Lai Ming Reimer (as she recovers from a successful kidney transplant)
• Diana Flaherty (for pain and healing)
• Lisa Lind (healing, friend of Kristi Swain)
• Dick Prien and family (as they mourn the passing of Sharon)
• Stella Scamman (Kristi Swain’s aunt)
• Margie H. (for healing and recovery)
• Corrine Finnie (healing)
• Gwendolyn Roth (peace of mind and that she will know God is with her)
• Tom Clark (healing)
• For all military members and their families, especially those serving in Alaska and our veterans

Online: To sign up visit joy-lutheran.com/give

Cash/Check: You can place cash or check into the offering plate or send by mail.

Text-to-Give: Text "Give" to: (833) 685-5023

Joy Lutheran App: Coming Soon

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