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Connecting with the Office
We wanted to take this time to let you know that the summer office hours will be changing in the next few weeks. Ericka will be working remotely from June 18- August 13th. Even though she will be remote, she will be available during her 'office hours'. The best way to connect with her is by email. She will still be monitoring phone messages, volunteer scheduling, bulletin edits, notes of joy, etc. Pastor Sean will be adjusting his days and will have set office hours and availability. Thank you all for your support and flexiblity during the summer months. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to Pastor Sean or Ericka. |
New Psalm Series
Please watch this video from Pastor Halcyon and Pastor Sean. For more infomation visit:
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Sunday WorshipJune 2nd @ 9:30am For more infomation visit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/15pRs29RKTa0m7fjB1cBFjHLjbOmv-Yd4/view?usp=sharing
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Worship VolunteersSunday June 2nd
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Worship VolunteersSunday June 9th
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 |
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Creation Care Team Clean Up DaySunday, June 2, 2024 The Creation Care Team invites you to join in a litter pickup on the Glenn Highway this Sunday after church. We will have trash bags and grabbers available and will pick up filled bags by the highway afterwards. Loving God’s earth and serving our community all in one team effort! We hope you’ll come to church in casual clothes ready to go clean up our little area of God’s paradise. We will meet at the front door to coordinate our plans. You may want to bring reflective vests if you have them and/or wear your Joy T-shirts again if you have one from past years. Plan at least to work until noon or a little after depending how long it takes to get set up, but you are free to leave whenever you need to. |
Jump for Joy Kid's Clothes ClosetFree kids clothes (size 5T-16) - Sunday June 2nd 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 ** For more infomation visit: https://www.joy-lutheran.com/get-connected/pages/outreach-service
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Joyful Women at the Alaska Run for WomenJune 8th 2024 And we’re up to 9 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 9th. Contact Nancy Hemsath if you have questions or need more information, 907.230.0641 or nancyhemsath@gmail.com. |
Church BrunchFood & Fellowship! - Sunday, June 9th, 2024 Join us after worship for our church wide brunch following worship. All are welcome! |
Alaska Synod Event on Anti-RacismJune 9th @6:00pm Join us for a Zoom chat on Sunday June 9th, at 6pm. Our hope is that this team could function with a lens towards all justice and equity work in the Synod. We would like to gather and create worship material and Bible studies, as well as creat opportunities for dialogue and learning. Please email Shannon Klescewski, (stopkok1@hotmail.com) or The Rev. Meredith Harber, (meredith.harber@gmail.com) with any questions or concerns. Join the Zoom Meeting by clicking the button below
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NEWS
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Retirement Potluck for Bishop Shelley
For more infomation visit: https://www.elcaalaska.net/retirement-potluck-for-bishop-shelley-wickstrom.html
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Teacher PositionsFull-Time/Part-Time If you are interested in working with chidlren, we would love to hear from you! Please spread the word!
Contact us at JCDCOFFICE@gmail.com
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Glacier Bible Camp
Anyone entering grades 5-12th For more infomation visit: http://joy-lutheran.com/events/glacier-bible-camp/2024-07-29
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REOCCURRING EVENTS
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Joy of Reading Book ClubMeets 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:
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Saturday Work GroupDATE CHANGE... Saturday June 22nd, 2024 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! |
PRAYER REPORTSPrayer Concerns & Requests
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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. |
Joy Church Council Members
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