When we say God is the triune God, we are saying something about who God is beyond, before, and after the universe: that there is community within God. Our experience of this is reflected in Paul’s words today. When we pray to God as Jesus prayed to his Abba (an everyday, intimate parental address), the Spirit prays within us, creating between us and God the same relationship Jesus has with the one who sent him.

• Presider: Pastor Sean Avery 
• Assisting Minister: Jim H.
• Readers:  Trudi P. & Blake P.
• Pianist: Nancy W.
• Altar Care: Nancy W.
• Communion Assistant: Jim H. 
• Acolyte: Harper P.
• Ushers: Mark S. & Shontelle S.

• Presider: Pastor Sean Avery 
• Assisting Minister:  Marcia Wakeland
• Readers: Heather S. & Hazel S.
• Pianist: Nancy W. 
• Altar Care: Sue W.
• Communion Assistant: Jan O. 
• Acolyte: Jack S.
• Ushers: Sue W. & Heather S.

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

We received a LOT of wonderful donations this week! We need help washing donated clothes so they are ready for our next open closet day. Please consider taking a bag of donated clothes, located in the narthex, to wash and return. Thank you for supporting this ministry for our community!

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!

**Please note that the Kid's Closet will be closed July 7th **

And we’re up to 7 participants!

Joy’s team will walk (or run) the 1- and 5-mile versions (timed and untimed) of the 32nd Alaska Run for Women [https://www.akrfw.org/] in Anchorage. As in past years, we are participating to honor the many women in our congregation who have experienced breast cancer.

If you’d like to join Team Joyful Women in person or virtually, you can register to join us until June 7 at https://www.akrfw.org/register/registration. In order to include all women regardless of economic circumstances, the Run for Women has no set registration fee but relies solely on donations. Last year, we raised $750 so we’ve set that as our goal again this year.

Cheer us on along the route! The event begins and ends at UAA, and the route circles the campuses and adjacent neighborhoods. You can find a map of the race at https://www.akrfw.org/event-info/maps. We’ll acknowledge the entire team at church on Sunday the 9^th.

Contact Nancy Hemsath if you have questions or need more information, 907.230.0641 or nancyhemsath@gmail.com.

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

We are excited to let you know that we are scheduled for an early July install on our solar panels. Thank you so much for all your prayers and donations to make this happen! 

The Alaska Synod of the ELCA consists of 30 congregations divided into clusters. JOY belongs to the Knik Cluster which also includes Good Shepherd Lutheran (Wasilla), Trinity Lutheran (Palmer), Table of Grace (Bethel), and River of Life (Chugiak). 

Delegates from each of the Knik Cluster congregations met during the 2024 Alaska Synod Assembly and what became clear during this time is that each congregation is engaged in some amazing ministries in their community. In order to keep each other updated about what each congregation is doing, we agreed to create a Facebook Page! 

The page is now live and available on Facebook. Search for "Knik Cluster". Make sure to follow the page so that you receive updates in your feed about what each congregation is doing. We can support one another and share events! 

If you have any questions, reach out to Pastor Sean Avery at Joy Lutheran.

Anyone entering grades 5-12th

 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.

Because of the Alaska Run for Women on June 8 (hint, hint), the work group will meet  again on Saturday, June 22, and we’ll focus on outdoor chores.  More details will follow, including a list of tasks and volunteer opportunities both inside and outside. Feel free to connect with Nancy Hemsath if you have questions or want to add a project to the list.

Huge thanks to all who help to maintain our very organic building and grounds, especially those who take care of chores without recognition. YOU ARE SO APPRECIATED!

• Kuhl Family (for safe travels as they drive from Alaska and move to New York, blessings in your retirement)
• Hegna Family ( as they grieve the loss of Jonny)
• Pastor Sean, Becky & family (as they grieve the loss of Sean's mom)
• Julie Meyer (facing the uncertainty after suffering a stroke)
• Justin Dailey (Chris Dailey’s brother, for comfort for the family and a successful surgery)
• Bob & Candy Allen (for successful back surgery for Bob and comfort for Candy)
• Tom & Debbie Bird (as they grieve the loss of Skip Lange)
• Bentson family (as they grieve the loss of Al Bentson)
• Eric & Margie Hall & family (as they grieve the loss of Erics dad John)
• Reimer & Oistad family ( as they grieve the loss of Gary)
• LaiMing Reimer (as she recovers from a successful kidney transplant)
• Diana Flaherty (for pain and healing)
• Trudi (for healing, wisdom for doctors)
• Lisa Lind (healing, friend of Kristi Swain)
• Dick Prien and family (as they mourn the passing of Sharon)
• Stella Scamman (Kristi Swain’s aunt)
• Layli (Trudi’s granddaughter, for peace and guidance)
• Margie H. (for healing and recovery)
• Harvey P. (for strength and healing)
• Family of Anton Erickson (Margie and Eric’s nephew)
• The Fredeen Family as they mourn Wayne and Amy.
• Brittany Mumma (seizures)
• Jennifer Huntington (health and healing)
• Corrine Finnie (healing)
• The McConell Family (as they mourn the loss of their mother and wife, Mary)
• Matt (Nancy Olson’s nephew, for healing after surgery)
• Gwendolyn Roth (peace of mind and that she will know God is with her)
• Tom Clark (healing)
• For our active-duty military personel, 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.

• Heather Slocum, President
• Shontelle Schmidt, Secretary 
• Dina Torres, Vice President
• Sue Weimer, Treasurer
• Clarke Hemphill 
• Corrine Finnie 
• Steve Kruse
• Kristi Swain 
• Kathy Huntington

• Pastor Sean Avery -- 907-531-7317, pastorseanavery@gmail.com
• Ericka Stoltenberg, Office Administrator-- 907-694-9601 joylutheran@gmail.com