Notes of Joy March 9th
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Notes of Joy March 9th
Office Hours

Office Hours

Daylight Savings | This Weekend

Daylight Savings | This Weekend

Sunday Worship

Sunday Worship

Sunday March 9th @ 9:30AM

For more infomation visit:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1InCiIRFyN1-Tb6twr5qcRdO9Wmp5lWoy/view?usp=sharing

WORSHIP BULLETIN

Worship Volunteers

Sunday March 9th

  • Presider: Pastor Mark Orf
  • Assisting Minister: Jim H.
  • Readers: Karen J. & AbiLiz L.
  • Pianist: Nancy W.
  • Altar Care: Scooter B.
  • Communion Assistant: Jim H.
  • Acolyte: Wyatt J.
  • Ushers: Grace J. & Scooter B.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday Work Group

Saturday Work Group

Saturday, March 8th

Giving your time helps keep our building clean, organized, and functional for our ministries within the congregation and for our community. Join us for the whole time or only part. 
Coffee and snacks available beginning at 9am.
Church Brunch

Church Brunch

Food & Fellowship! - Sunday, March 9th

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

Lutheran 101: Essentials for Faith & Life

Lutheran 101: Essentials for Faith & Life

Come with questions, curiosity, and a willingness to explore faith in a fresh way! - Every Tuesday in Lent

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!

For more infomation visit:

https://joy.elvanto.net/form/8210b354-86cf-4c04-b854-e2875d26255d

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NEWS

JCDC Update and Request for Legal Assistance

JCDC remains closed as we continue our search for a new director. We are hopeful that the center may re-open in late spring, allowing us to begin rebuilding and welcoming families with toddlers once again.

 

During the closure, the Church Council and JCDC leadership have been working collaboratively to define and clarify the various aspects of our relationship, including ownership, entity registration with the state and municipality, legal responsibilities, insurance, and liability. We are moving forward with a plan to establish two separate entities— the church and JCDC. This structure will provide better liability protection for us both, while giving JCDC greater autonomy over operational and financial decisions. It will also create a clearer and more streamlined understanding of our partnership as JCDC prepares for its re-opening. Both the Council and JCDC leaders are committed to continuing to be strong partners together for our community. 

 

To fully implement this plan, we need to consult with an attorney experienced in business entity or non-profit law. If you are a lawyer with this expertise or know of someone who can assist us, we would greatly appreciate your help.

 

Please contact the church office at joylutheran@gmail.com if you can offer assistance.

Thank you for your support!

Midweek Vespers

Midweek Vespers

Wednesdays @6:30pm begining March 12th

Come and join our Lenten journey.

 

Our Lenten theme, Bread of Life, highlights how Jesus fed people—not just their bodies but also their souls—with good news, stories of redemption, and parables that showed the way of God’s kin-dom. From wedding feasts to eating with tax collectors to feeding thousands, people left Jesus’ presence with full hearts and bellies. A gift Jesus gives freely so we may give to others.

For more infomation visit:

https://app.planhero.com/gatherings/20782-lenten-midweek-soup-suppers-2025

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Synod Assembly

Synod Assembly

April 25-27

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. 

All-Ages Family Movie Night

All-Ages Family Movie Night

The Wild Robot - Friday, March 28, 2025

Join us for All-Ages Family Movie Night! 

Wear your PJs, bring a pillow, and a sleeping bag! Couches and chairs provided for adults. This PG movie is a story of surprising friendship and caring for one another. 

 

Pizza and beverages provided! Please sign-up below so we know how much food to bring. 

Friends and neighbors are welcome to join us too!

ASWO Spring Retreat

ASWO Spring Retreat

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

 

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)

 

For more infomation visit:

https://mailchi.mp/3ce3f714584c/womens-retreat-for-women-of-the-elca-alaska-synod?e=ef1601523d

More Information

REOCCURRING EVENTS

Toddler - 5th Grade | Brause Hall

Toddler - 5th Grade | Brause Hall

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

For more infomation visit:

http://joy-lutheran.com/events/sunday-school--91/2024-09-15

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6th Grade & above | Library

6th Grade & above | Library

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)

For more infomation visit:

https://www.joy-lutheran.com/kids-youth/confirmation

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Monday's @8:30am

Monday's @8:30am

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. 

For more infomation visit:

https://www.joy-lutheran.com/kids-youth/holy-grounds

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Kids Clothes Closet

Kids Clothes Closet

Sunday April 6th

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. 

 

For more infomation visit:

https://www.joy-lutheran.com/get-connected/pages/outreach-service

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Joy of Reading Book Club

Joy of Reading Book Club

Meets 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:

https://www.joy-lutheran.com/pages/fellowship-fun

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Knits of Joy

Knits of Joy

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.

 

For more infomation visit:

https://joy.elvanto.net/form/71217d1e-1ca5-4e56-8e38-eded9945a446

Contact Laura R.
Community Meetings Here at Joy

Community Meetings Here at Joy

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)

For more infomation visit:

https://www.joy-lutheran.com/get-connected/pages/community-page

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Prayer Concerns & Requests

Prayer Concerns & Requests

  • * 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
Ways to Give

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.

New Liturgy

  • This Lent we are learning a new liturgy from the ELCA's newer hymnal All Creation Sings. You can listen to all three sections by clicking these links to YouTube recordings. See below:
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  • Lenten Gospel Acclamation: https://youtu.be/VclgB8wfj6c?si=ujtLOJcUobQL95S6&t=50
  • Holy, Holy, Holy:  https://youtu.be/VclgB8wfj6c?si=WQF3HoZ6AQFJjvqd&t=167
  • Lamb of God: https://youtu.be/Wq1w-uJRl0k?si=znNlh5s0SuFDtmyy&t=90

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Eagle River, AK
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