• Presider: Pastor Sean
• Assisting Minister:  
• Readers:  Kevin M. & Blake P.
• Pianist: Kathy H.
• Altar Care: Sue W.
• Communion Assistant: Sue W. 
• Acolyte: Peter W.
• Ushers: Henry H. & Lois L.

*Bold and underlined names are unconfirmed volunteers

• Presider: Pastor Sean
• Assisting Minister:  
• Readers:  Marcia W. & AbieLiz L.
• Pianist: Nancy W.
• Altar Care: Lori S.
• Communion Assistant: Marcia W.
• Acolyte: Harper P.
• Ushers: Becky A.  & 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

Every year Joy collects school supplies for our local schools. This is one of the many ways that we support our community's children, teachers, and school staff. These supplies help ensure there is enough for kids to learn fully equipped and eases the burden on teachers to purchase their own supplies - becase they spend a lot of their own money each year! Join us in supporting our schools! Donation bins are located inside the main entrance and narthex beginning Sunday, July 14th. 

If you'd like to donate funds towards purchasing school supplies, please DONATE HERE. 100% of the proceeds will be used to purchase school supplies or food items for the school food pantry. 

This is a special celebration for our students and school staff as they begin a new school year. Join us in blessing them with our prayers and words of encouragement! Students and school staff are invited to bring their backpacks, bookbags, or lunch bags! We'll also have some gifts to give away! Invite your friends! A fun all-church brunch follows worship!

The first half of 2024 is behind us. What do our finances look like so far? The following links recap our finances year to date:

Recap

Statement of Financial Position

Statement of Activity

Comparison Budget

REGISTER HERE

Confirmation class begins in September (dates TBD). Confirmation is designed for students in grades 6-8. If you have a student in high school desiring to participate in Confirmation, please e-mail Pastor Sean.

Confirmation is a three-year program equipping young teenagers to engage more fully in their faith and say "yes" to God's good work in them. Students will study scripture and reflect with the pastor, youth leaders, and other adults in the congregation, learn about the Lutheran perspective on Christian faith, engage in service projects, and learn more about worship practices. 

At the end of the three years, students have the opportunity to affirm their baptism before the congregation  and then we throw a party to celebrate God's work of love and grace in their lives!

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.

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. 

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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!

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

 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.

• Kuhl Family (blessings in retirement as they begin this new chapter of life in New York)
• 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