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Connecting with the Office 6/17 thru 8/12
Pastor Sean
Wednesday- Thursday (in office)
9:00am-1:00pm
Friday (remote only)
9:00am-1:00pm
Office Administrator~Ericka
Tuesday-Thursday
9:00am-2:00pm
Ericka will be working remote only. You can reach her during her hours via email or by voicemail.
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Sunday Worship5th Sunday after Pentecost - Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 9:30am Sunday worship with Holy Communion. All are welcome! For more infomation visit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-SD4cwHiG0cs5qS02ZyopCb91iZ8sQYN/view?usp=sharing
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Worship VolunteersSunday June 23rd
*Bold and underlined names are unconfirmed volunteers |
Worship VolunteersSunday June 30th
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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Pastor Sean on Vacation
Pastor Sean is on vacation outside Alaska from 6/22-6/29 and not available. If you experience an emergency and would like a pastor to pray or speak with you, please contact Pastor Jim Doepken at the United Methodist Church of Chugiak. Pastor Jim and Pastor Sean regularly make themselves available to each other's congregations when they are outside Alaska. Pastor Jim can be reached at: (907) 230-5203. |
Saturday Work GroupDATE CHANGE... Saturday June 22nd, 2024 This month we will 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! |
Retirement Potluck for Bishop Shelley
Spread the word! We'd love to have a large crowd to celebrate Bishop Shelley. Update: The Alaska Heel Scuffers have been secured to do line dance lessons and dancing from 7-8pm. Family Friendly! For more infomation visit: https://www.elcaalaska.net/retirement-potluck-for-bishop-shelley-wickstrom.html
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ALLAN BENTSON MEMORIAL SERVICEJune 29th, 2:00pm @ St. Mark Lutheran Church The family of Allan Bentson invites you to his memorial service at St. Mark Lutheran Church on Saturday June 29th at 2 PM. Please join us to celebrate his 90 years with his family and friends. Contact Scooter for more information. 907-230-9692. |
Underground Pride FairSaturday, July 20, 2024 “I didn’t know there were churches who welcomed us!” “Y’all being here means so much to us.” “I needed this reminder today that I’m loved by God and the church.” These are some of the comments we’ve heard from our LGBTQ+ neighbors attending the annual Underground Pride Fair at our booth. Many have experienced rejection from religious settings and are so grateful for our presence. Along with some other churches and synagogues, we show up at Underground Pride to be ambassadors for God’s love. And it’s easy to do! Plus, it’s a lot of fun and there is really good food! We say hello to those who pass by while handing out water bottles, bubbles, buttons, and stickers! Come for an hour or two or the whole festival! We will have a “Joy Lutheran” booth from 12-7pm. Help with set-up and take down is particularly needed! It will take about 20 minutes with a few people. NEED: water bottles! If you are willing to donate water bottles for us to hand out, please reach out to Pastor Sean. Thank you! Date: July 20th 2024 Setup: 11am Fair: 12-7pm Takedown: 7pm Location: Fairgrounds in Palmer For more infomation visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfZU08SmmPb1FohCC4QafIN4oo83jCoPsP9qMebXuosS3Fm4w/viewform
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NEWS
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Crochet & Knitting Group
Laura and Hazel are starting a crochet and knitting group to make projects for a good cause! If you're interested in joining, please complete the interest form below and they'll get in touch. You can work independently or occasionally work together as a group. Projects include prayer shawls for those in the hospital or extended care settings, hats for the Kid's Closet, or other projects for our community. For more infomation visit: https://joy.elvanto.net/form/71217d1e-1ca5-4e56-8e38-eded9945a446
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The Fish are Running and so are the Meters!
We cherish this time of year when the fish are running and adventures are calling. While you are enjoying summer and everything it has to offer please continue your generous support of our ministry here at Joy. Our General Fund Offerings took a dip in May (nothing too alarming but we want to stay on top of things). It’s easy to give online at joy-lutheran.com/give by clicking the button below or by texting "GIVE" to: (833)685-5023. Now go out and reel in that fish! For more infomation visit:
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RAISE GroupAn LGBTQIA+ and Allies Ministry Group Just as Jesus raised Lazarus, Jesus was raised by God, Jesus raises us up, and we are called to raise each other up! This is the mission of the RAISE group - raising each other up. We accomplish this by living out the RAISE values
If this type of ministry speaks to you, join us for some upcoming meetings. Click on the Interest Form button to complete the form and we'll make sure to include you on the group emails. For more infomation visit: https://joy.elvanto.net/form/148d8a83-4df6-469c-9f6d-291b2e58d1c8
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Joy's Library refresh!
Joy's library has been newly refreshed, thanks to the work of Nicole and Jack Simasko. Old titles have been weeded out and rediscovered books are now displayed. Among the treasures is a set of the Chronicles of Narnia, along with DVDs and a family reading guide. We invite you to browse the library, borrow materials and, most of all, read! |
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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Church BrunchFood & Fellowship! - Sunday, July 14th, 2024 Join us after worship for our church wide brunch following worship. All are welcome! |
Closed July 7thSee you August 4th 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!
For more infomation visit: https://www.joy-lutheran.com/get-connected/pages/outreach-service
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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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