Christians have been celebrating All Saints' Sunday for over 1600 years! This day celebrates the communion of saints - those living and departed - who are the body of Christ. At the Lord's Table we gather with the faithful from every time and place, trusting the promises of God will be fulfilled and that one day all tears will be wiped away in a world made new! 

Kids are invited to join in an opening procession at the beginning and conclusion of worship. We'll have ribbons for them to wave as we sing. Further, we'll have creative means for prayer and remembering the departed saints in our lives. 

Join us for worship full of holy imagination, celebration, and creativity! 

• Presiders: Pastor Sean Avery
• Assisting Minister: Hanna H.
• Readers: Wyatt J. & Karen J.
• Pianist: Kathy H.
• Musicians: Sue W., Philip & Peter W., and Becky A. 
• Communion Assistant: Hanna H. 
• Altar Care: Lori S.
• Cross-bearer: Jack S.
• Gifts-bearer: Jasper S.
• Ushers: Karen J. & Jeff J.

After attending the recent Coming Together Sunday on September 13^th,  I heard a lot about both listening and loving as we sat around tables with the four “experimental” ideas from our Strategic Planning Team. No matter how we move forward, listening was mentioned many times.  My own response to these ideas is to offer a Listening Training Session after church on Sunday, November 1^st. I’ve been a listener as a spiritual director, a pastor and as founder of the Listening  Post of Anchorage. There’s so much more to listening than simply not speaking as someone talks. It’s an orientation that values the other and helps them understand their own inner call.

While I’ll be giving my best advice on how to listen to really hear one another, we will also listen to what you know as well and do some practice. Plan for an hour to a hour and a half, depending on questions.

Please sign up on the form online or give me a call if you want more information. I am eager to share what I’ve learned and what you know as we continue to live into our Mission statement and the four “experiments.”

Pastor Marcia

Join us as we crochet projects for a good cause. We are now meeting on the First Sunday of the month right after Worship. Projects include prayer shawls for those in the hospital or extended care settings, hats for the Jump for Joy Kid's Closet, or other projects for our community. For Questions reach out to Hazel S.

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

Thank you so much for your help stocking our size 5 clothes.

We are currently in need of boys and girls size 7/8 (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. 

Confirmation for our middle school students will begin Sunday October 4^th  and will meet on the 1^st and 3^rd Sunday. Dinner will be from 5-5:45pm and our lesson will be 5:45-7:00pm

If you have not already connected with Pastor Sean please do so to recieve text notifications and to put in your coffee order!

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. You can donate online via our webpage or by clicking the link below.

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 as we explore the unfolding story of God’s love, mercy, and faithfulness. Bring your questions and come ready for conversation. Didn’t sign up? We’ll have extra books—everyone is welcome!

We are excited and blessed to be the host site again this year for the Thanksgiving Blessing.  

This years Thanksging Blessing we will be collecting Gravy and Canned Cranberries. 

Each month, Joy will pray for another ELCA congregation, as part of the Synod Prayer Partner mission. 

It’s simple, and it’s powerful. We lift up their joys, their challenges, their ministries. In this way, we remember that God’s work doesn’t stop at our doors. We are part of something bigger: a church that stretches across towns, states, even countries, united in prayer and love.

We invite each of you to join in. Let’s be faithful in holding our partner congregation before God, trusting that God is holding us in return. This is our prayer for one another, and for the world God loves.

Every week in Sunday School kids learn about God's stories in the bible. Join us after worship at 10:40am for Sunday School in Brause Fellowship hall. Our model for teaching kids is Godly Play - a montessori based curriculum that involves engaging kids in storytelling and lots of "I wonder..." questions that help them explore the mystery of God's presence, listen for God, and authentically respond to God's call in our lives.

Parents are invited to attend with their kids or grab some coffee and talk with other parents in the "church living room" outside the hall.

**Please note there is no Sunday School on Church Brunch Sunday**

Join us for a potluck-style brunch! We gather for brunch immediately after worship. All are welcome to join us for delicious food and fellowship. This is one of the ways we build community with each other. There is no Sunday School or Confirmation class - this way everyone can join! 

We gather on the second Saturday of each month to take care of various tasks around the church. All are welcome to lend a hand—no experience needed! Coffee is ready by 9:00 AM, so come early, pitch in, and enjoy some fellowship.
For more information, please contact Nancy H.

 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.

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

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) CLICK FOR PRINTABLE FLIER

Narcotics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous 

• For those struggling with mental health and anxiety.
• For Teller Lutheran Church, our October Prayer Partner.
• Corrine’s granddaughters’ husband who is in remission from colon cancer.
• For the Auza Family as they experience tragedy (extended family of Josh Hemsath)
• Randy (Corrine's son-in-law, prayers for healing and recovery from complications due to heart surgery)
• For the Allen Family, as they grieve the loss of their beloved daughter, Katie.
• Ami S. for healing and strength
• Derek (Corrine’s granddaughter’s husband) has stage 3 colon cancer.
• Swain-Kotlarchuk family as they mourn the loss of Donald, Kristi's father.
• Corrine F.  (for strength)
• Judy (Christy Dailey's mom for strength and healing)
• Clarke H. (prayers for continued healing)
• The Hegna Family (as the mourn the passing of Marsha’s brother, Mark)
• Kaela W. (strength and courage for on-going treatment)
• Layli (Trudi's granddaughter, for good decision making)
• Dave Mitton (for strength)
• Kent & Victoria Rush, Wayne’s brother and sister-in-law (Kent is fighting cancer again.)
• Diana Flaherty (for pain and healing)
• Stella Scamman (Kristi Swain’s aunt)
• For all those who continue to grieve the loss of loved ones.
• 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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