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Connecting with the Office
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Sunday WorshipSunday May 26th 2024 When we say God is the triune God, we are saying something about who God is beyond, before, and after the universe: that there is community within God. Our experience of this is reflected in Paul’s words today. When we pray to God as Jesus prayed to his Abba (an everyday, intimate parental address), the Spirit prays within us, creating between us and God the same relationship Jesus has with the one who sent him.
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Worship VolunteersSunday May 26th
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Worship VolunteersSunday June 2nd
We are always looking for volunteers, if you are called to serve in any way please contact Ericka at joylutheran@gmail.com for more information. *Bold and underlined names are unconfirmed volunteers |
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Kids Closet Laundry Sunday
We received a LOT of wonderful donations this week! We need help washing donated clothes so they are ready for our next open closet day. Please consider taking a bag of donated clothes, located in the narthex, to wash and return. Thank you for supporting this ministry for our community! |
Jump for Joy Kid's Clothes ClosetFree kids clothes (size 5T-16) - Sunday June 2nd Open on the first Sunday of each month 1-3pm. We are in current need of boys and girls pants sizes 8-12. Thank you! **Please note that the Kid's Closet will be closed July 7th ** For more infomation visit: https://www.joy-lutheran.com/get-connected/pages/outreach-service
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Joyful Women at the Alaska Run for WomenJune 8th 2024 And we’re up to 7 participants! Joy’s team will walk (or run) the 1- and 5-mile versions (timed and untimed) of the 32nd Alaska Run for Women [https://www.akrfw.org/] in Anchorage. As in past years, we are participating to honor the many women in our congregation who have experienced breast cancer. If you’d like to join Team Joyful Women in person or virtually, you can register to join us until June 7 at https://www.akrfw.org/register/registration. In order to include all women regardless of economic circumstances, the Run for Women has no set registration fee but relies solely on donations. Last year, we raised $750 so we’ve set that as our goal again this year. Cheer us on along the route! The event begins and ends at UAA, and the route circles the campuses and adjacent neighborhoods. You can find a map of the race at https://www.akrfw.org/event-info/maps. We’ll acknowledge the entire team at church on Sunday the 9th. Contact Nancy Hemsath if you have questions or need more information, 907.230.0641 or nancyhemsath@gmail.com. |
Church BrunchFood & Fellowship! - Sunday, June 9th, 2024 Join us after worship for our church wide brunch following worship. All are welcome! |
Retirement Potluck for Bishop Shelley
For more infomation visit: https://www.elcaalaska.net/retirement-potluck-for-bishop-shelley-wickstrom.html
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NEWS
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Caring for Creation, Energizing Hope: The Solar Panel Project
We are excited to let you know that we are scheduled for an early July install on our solar panels. Thank you so much for all your prayers and donations to make this happen! |
New Facebook Page for Knik Cluster
The Alaska Synod of the ELCA consists of 30 congregations divided into clusters. JOY belongs to the Knik Cluster which also includes Good Shepherd Lutheran (Wasilla), Trinity Lutheran (Palmer), Table of Grace (Bethel), and River of Life (Chugiak). Delegates from each of the Knik Cluster congregations met during the 2024 Alaska Synod Assembly and what became clear during this time is that each congregation is engaged in some amazing ministries in their community. In order to keep each other updated about what each congregation is doing, we agreed to create a Facebook Page! The page is now live and available on Facebook. Search for "Knik Cluster". Make sure to follow the page so that you receive updates in your feed about what each congregation is doing. We can support one another and share events! If you have any questions, reach out to Pastor Sean Avery at Joy Lutheran. |
Teacher PositionsFull-Time/Part-Time If you are interested in working with chidlren, we would love to hear from you! Please spread the word!
Contact us at JCDCOFFICE@gmail.com
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Glacier Bible Camp
Anyone entering grades 5-12th For more infomation visit: http://joy-lutheran.com/events/glacier-bible-camp/2024-07-29
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REOCCURRING EVENTS
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Joy of Reading Book ClubMeets on the 3rd Monday of the month (unless noted) 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. For more infomation visit:
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Saturday Work GroupDATE CHANGE... Saturday June 22nd, 2024 Because of the Alaska Run for Women on June 8 (hint, hint), the work group will meet again on Saturday, June 22, and we’ll focus on outdoor chores. More details will follow, including a list of tasks and volunteer opportunities both inside and outside. Feel free to connect with Nancy Hemsath if you have questions or want to add a project to the list. Huge thanks to all who help to maintain our very organic building and grounds, especially those who take care of chores without recognition. YOU ARE SO APPRECIATED! |
PRAYER REPORTSPrayer Concerns & Requests
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Ways to Give
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 Fred Meyer Community Rewards: Fred Meyer Community Rewards - Non Profit Organization BV101 Joy is enrolled in Fred Meyer's Community Rewards Program. You can link your Rewards Card to donate to Joy at www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards. Link your Fred Meyer Rewards Card to Joy Lutheran Church to earn a donation from Fred Meyer. If you do not have a Rewards Card, you can sign up for one at the Customer Service Desk of any Fred Meyer store. |
Joy Church Council Members
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