Notes of Joy for May 31st
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Notes of Joy for May 31st
Office Hours

Office Hours

Sunday Worship

Sunday Worship

Sunday May 31st @ 9:30am

For more infomation visit:

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Worship Bulletin

Worship Volunteers

Sunday May 31st

  • Presiders: Pastor Sean Avery
  • Assisting Minister:  
  • Children's Message:  
  • Readers: Sarah D. & Eris S.
  • Pianist: Nancy W.
  • Communion Assistant: Marcia W.
  • Altar Care: Sue W.
Don't Miss These!

Don't Miss These!

Counting down to the Alaska Run for Women | June 6th

Counting down to the Alaska Run for Women | June 6th

Joy members have participated for more than 25 years to celebrate and honor those in our midst who have experienced breast cancer. This year's team - Joyful Women - has grown to 14 and has pledged nearly $1,000 toward research efforts! 

There's still time to join us in the 1- or 5-mile events, or to stand along the route and cheer us on. All events begin and end on the UAA campus; more details, including a map of the routes, can be found at akrfw.org. We're thinking pink!

For more infomation visit:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/19ua0pPuu1qhuIKuME9ViB4mz66rM9_Bw/view?usp=sharing

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Summer Lawn Rangers Needed!

Summer Lawn Rangers Needed!

Spring has finally deigned to arrive (although....?) and the grass likes it! We would love to have your help in mowing the front and back 40; once a week should do it unless we have a lot of rain or drought. Joy has a lawn mower that can be used or you can bring along your own. Thanks in advance to all of you who find zen in the art of trimming the grass!

For more infomation visit:

https://grasshoppersignup.com/s/ynphpv

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News and Information

News and Information

Alaska Synod Summer Youth Trip

Alaska Synod Summer Youth Trip

Monday, July 6, 2026

Grades 6-12th

Every summer the Alaska Synod hosts a summer trip for youth across Alaska! It's a week-long retreat filled with fun, fellowship, and building faith! We'll spend time canoeing, playing games, doing a service project, and other outdoor activities.

Join us by registering below. Bring a friend with you! 

For more infomation visit:

http://joy-lutheran.com/events/alaska-synod-summer-youth-trip/2026-07-06

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Synod Monthly Prayer Partners

Synod Monthly Prayer Partners

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.

 

Regularly Scheduled Events

Regularly Scheduled Events

Knits of Joy | June 7th

Knits of Joy | June 7th

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.

Kid's  Closet | June 7th

Kid's Closet | June 7th

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. 

 

For more infomation visit:

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

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Saturday Work Group | July 11th

Saturday Work Group | July 11th

Although our June 13 work group has been canceled, we look forward to seeing you Saturday, July 11. Coffee will be on beginning at 9am, with plenty of summer chores to occupy our hands and our time!

All-Church Brunch |June 14th

All-Church Brunch |June 14th

Food & Fellowship!

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! 

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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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.

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

Narcotics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous 

For more infomation visit:

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

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Prayer Concerns & Requests

Prayer Concerns & Requests

  • For those struggling with mental health and anxiety.
  • For Amazing Grace Lutheran Church  (Anchorage, Alaska), our May Prayer Partner.
  • Ami S. for healing and strength
  • The Otterstedt’s (Wayne and Judy’s granddaughter, Olivia, her husband Matt, and their children, Holden and Ella. Matt, a US Army Ranger, is deployed)
  • The family, friends, and congregation of Pastor Rich Mauer (ELCA pastor in Delta Junction) as they grieve.
  • 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
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

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10111 E. Eagle River Loop Rd.
Eagle River, AK
United States 99577

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