As John the Baptist is teaching about bearing good fruit, the crowds, tax collectors, and soldiers ask him, “What, then, should we do?” His answer to each group is slightly different, but ultimately the same: “Do the good that is yours to do.” We can each bear good fruit through acts of justice and righteousness. We can all be what Isaiah calls “repairers of the breach” by satisfying the needs of the afflicted.

• Presider: Pastor Sean Avery
• Assisting Minister: Marcia W.
• Readers: Trudi P. & Wyatt J.
• Pianist: Kathy H.
• Altar Care: Lori S.
• Communion Assistant:  Marcia W.
• Acolyte: Grace J.
• Ushers: Jeff J. & Karen J.

*Bold and underlined names are unconfirmed volunteers

• Presider: Pastor Sean Avery
• Assisting Minister: Jim H.
• Readers: Jim H. & AbieLiz L.
• Pianist: Nancy W.
• Altar Care: Sue W.
• Communion Assistant:  Becky A.
• Acolyte: Peter W.
• Ushers: Sue W. & Scooter B.

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

This Advent season we will transform the narthex into a paint studio. Over the next several weeks, you are invited the mystery of Christ entering our world through painting parts of a large color-by-number canvas mural. 

This Advent season we will transform the narthex into a paint studio. Over the next several weeks, you are invited the mystery of Christ entering our world through painting parts of a large color-by-number canvas mural. 

This Advent season we will transform the narthex into a paint studio. Over the next several weeks, you are invited the mystery of Christ entering our world through painting parts of a large color-by-number canvas mural. 

Want to make a difference for someone in our local community? 

There are still food tags to grab for donations to our the Chugiak-Eagle River Food Pantry. Take a look at the tree in the narthex.

Come join us for Christmas Eve!

The 5:30pm service is a full service with lots of engagement for kids, including costumes and helping tell the Christmas Story.

The 8pm service is a brief service outside around a campfire with singing. 

Both services will have candlelight and battery-operated candles for kids.

Note: 50% of our offering this night will be split between the In Our Backyard Project and the Boys and Girls Club of Eagle River. 

Come join Pastor Sean for a pancake breakfast and a sing-along beside the Christmas Tree! 

Do you have  photos from events/minstries from Joy in 2024?? 

We would love to share your photos in our ministry packet. You can email them to: pastorseanavery@gmail.com or joylutheran@gmail.com

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. 

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. 

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. Annoucements will be made as to the date and time, as well as monthly themes.

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

Join us for the whole time or only part! Giving your time helps keep our building clean, organized, and functional for our ministries within the congregation and for our community. 

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)

• Jeanean, Kevink, and Noah (at the passing 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)
• Bentson family (as they grieve the loss of Al Bentson)
• 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

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.