Sunday worship with Holy Communion. All are welcome! 

• Presider: Jim H. 
• Assisting Minister:  
• Readers: Ray K. & Blake P.
• Pianist: Kathy H.
• Altar Care:  Sue W.
• Communion Assistant: Jan O.
• Acolyte: Peter W.
• Ushers: Henry H.

*Bold and underlined names are unconfirmed volunteers

• Presider: Pastor Sean
• Assisting Minister:  
• Readers: Jim H. & Gideon S.
• Pianist: Kathy H.
• Altar Care:  Nancy W.
• Communion Assistant: Marcia W. 
• Acolyte: Jasper S.
• Ushers: Sue W. & Nancy D.

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

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.

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!

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! 

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.

“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 20^th 2024

Setup: 11am

Fair: 12-7pm

Takedown: 7pm

Location: Fairgrounds in Palmer

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.

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!

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

• Resoure/Respect for all, especially the marginalized.
• Adovcating in ways that are meaningful and tangible for the LGBTQ+ community
• Inspiring to those who feel uninspired or dis-spirited
• Spirituality supporting who don't feel support from their own families
• Educating those who have questions about the LGBTQ community but don't know how or who to ask but have a safe place to "just ask". 

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. 

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!

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.

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

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!

• 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 S., President
• Shontelle S., Secretary 
• Dina T., Vice President
• Sue W., Treasurer
• Clarke H.
• Corrine F.
• Steve K.
• Kristi S.
• Kathy H.

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