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Connecting with the Office 6/17 thru 8/12
Pastor Sean
Wednesday- Thursday (in office)
9:00am-1:00pm
Friday (remote only)
9:00am-1:00pm
Office Administrator~Ericka
Tuesday-Thursday
9:00am-2:00pm
Ericka will be working remote only. You can reach her during her hours via email or by voicemail.
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Sunday WorshipSunday July 7th @ 9:30AM For more infomation visit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11uebsEpCttS_WatFDqBVIpavMOnUv18K/view?usp=sharing
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Worship VolunteersSunday July 14th
*Bold and underlined names are unconfirmed volunteers |
Worship VolunteersSunday July 21st
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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Celebration of Life for Gary Reimer
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Church BrunchFood & Fellowship! - Sunday, July 14th, 2024 Join us after worship for our church wide brunch following worship. All are welcome! |
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SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE: JULY 14 - AUGUST 11Supporting Our Community's Children & Teachers Every year Joy collects school supplies for our local schools. This is one of the many ways that we support our community's children, teachers, and school staff. These supplies help ensure there is enough for kids to learn fully equipped and eases the burden on teachers to purchase their own supplies - becase they spend a lot of their own money each year! Join us in supporting our schools! Donation bins are located inside the main entrance and narthex beginning Sunday, July 14th. If you'd like to donate funds towards purchasing school supplies, please DONATE HERE. 100% of the proceeds will be used to purchase school supplies or food items for the school food pantry. For more infomation visit: http://joy-lutheran.com/news/school-supply-drive-july-14-august-11
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Youth Service ProjectThursday, July 18, 2024 Lutheran Social Services of Alaska have asked for our help completing a service project! The project is packing 600 bags with supplies for vulnerable seniors in our communities. This is a great opportunity for our students to make a difference in our community! Here is the description: |
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Underground Pride FairSaturday, July 20, 2024 “I didn’t know there were churches who welcomed us!” “Y’all being here means so much to us.” “I needed this reminder today that I’m loved by God and the church.” These are some of the comments we’ve heard from our LGBTQ+ neighbors attending the annual Underground Pride Fair at our booth. Many have experienced rejection from religious settings and are so grateful for our presence. Along with some other churches and synagogues, we show up at Underground Pride to be ambassadors for God’s love. And it’s easy to do! Plus, it’s a lot of fun and there is really good food! We say hello to those who pass by while handing out water bottles, bubbles, buttons, and stickers! Come for an hour or two or the whole festival! We will have a “Joy Lutheran” booth from 12-7pm. Help with set-up and take down is particularly needed! It will take about 20 minutes with a few people. NEED: water bottles! If you are willing to donate water bottles for us to hand out, please reach out to Pastor Sean. Thank you! Date: July 20th 2024 Setup: 11am Fair: 12-7pm Takedown: 7pm Location: Fairgrounds in Palmer For more infomation visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZU08SmmPb1FohCC4QafIN4oo83jCoPsP9qMebXuosS3Fm4w/viewform
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Blessing of the BackpacksSunday, August 11, 2024 This is a special celebration for our students and school staff as they begin a new school year. Join us in blessing them with our prayers and words of encouragement! Students and school staff are invited to bring their backpacks, bookbags, or lunch bags! We'll also have some gifts to give away! Invite your friends! A fun all-church brunch follows worship! For more infomation visit: http://joy-lutheran.com/events/blessing-of-the-backpacks/2024-08-11
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Acolyte TrainingSunday, September 8, 2024 For more infomation visit: http://joy-lutheran.com/events/acolyte-training--82/2024-09-08
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NEWS
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REGISTER FOR CONFIRMATION CLASS!
Confirmation class begins in September (dates TBD). Confirmation is designed for students in grades 6-8. If you have a student in high school desiring to participate in Confirmation, please e-mail Pastor Sean. 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! For more infomation visit: http://joy-lutheran.com/news/register-for-confirmation-class
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Crochet & Knitting Group
Laura and Hazel are starting a crochet and knitting group to make projects for a good cause! If you're interested in joining, please complete the interest form below and they'll get in touch. You can work independently or occasionally work together as a group. Projects include prayer shawls for those in the hospital or extended care settings, hats for the Kid's Closet, or other projects for our community. For more infomation visit: https://joy.elvanto.net/form/71217d1e-1ca5-4e56-8e38-eded9945a446
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RAISE GroupAn LGBTQIA+ and Allies Ministry Group Just as Jesus raised Lazarus, Jesus was raised by God, Jesus raises us up, and we are called to raise each other up! This is the mission of the RAISE group - raising each other up. We accomplish this by living out the RAISE values
If this type of ministry speaks to you, join us for some upcoming meetings. Click on the Interest Form button to complete the form and we'll make sure to include you on the group emails. For more infomation visit: https://joy.elvanto.net/form/148d8a83-4df6-469c-9f6d-291b2e58d1c8
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Anchorage Coalition to End Homelessness
Do you have extra furniture taking up space? Consider a donation to Shiloh Community Housing! They're opening Anchorage's first furniture bank, providing free furniture and household items to those in need. No eligibility requirements - open to all community members, including those who have experienced homelessness. Learn more at the link below!
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The Fish are Running and so are the Meters!
We cherish this time of year when the fish are running and adventures are calling. While you are enjoying summer and everything it has to offer please continue your generous support of our ministry here at Joy. Our General Fund Offerings took a dip in May (nothing too alarming but we want to stay on top of things). It’s easy to give online at joy-lutheran.com/give by clicking the button below or by texting "GIVE" to: (833)685-5023. Now go out and reel in that fish! For more infomation visit:
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Joy's Library refresh!
Joy's library has been newly refreshed, thanks to the work of Nicole and Jack Simasko. Old titles have been weeded out and rediscovered books are now displayed. Among the treasures is a set of the Chronicles of Narnia, along with DVDs and a family reading guide. We invite you to browse the library, borrow materials and, most of all, read! |
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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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REOCCURRING EVENTS
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August 4th
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!
For more infomation visit: https://www.joy-lutheran.com/get-connected/pages/outreach-service
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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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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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