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Connecting with the Office 6/17 thru 8/12. Sunday Worship. Worship Volunteers

Joy Lutheran Church
Notes of Joy August 11th
Connecting with the Office 6/17 thru 8/12

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.
Sunday Worship

Sunday Worship

Sunday August 11th @ 9:30AM

For more infomation visit:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/17NamrVxZX16oICuAMyUIfPefh0utF4Au/view?usp=sharing

LARGE PRINT BULLETIN

Worship Volunteers

Sunday August 11th

  • Presider: Pastor Sean
  • Assisting Minister:  Gideon S.
  • Readers:  Nancy H. & Hazel S.
  • Instrumentalist: Becky A.
  • Cantor: Mona M.
  • Pianist: Nancy W.
  • Altar Care: Scooter B.
  • Communion Assistant: Jan O. 
  • Acolyte: Jack S.
  • Ushers: Scooter B. &

*Bold and underlined names are unconfirmed volunteers

Worship Volunteers

Sunday August 18th

  • Presider: Pastor Sean
  • Assisting Minister:  
  • Readers: Heather S. & Gideon S.
  • Pianist: Nancy W.
  • Altar Care: Sue W.
  • Communion Assistant: Sue W 
  • Acolyte: Jasper S.
  • Ushers: Mark S. & Shontelle 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

UPCOMING EVENTS

Saturday Work Group

Saturday Work Group

Saturday, August 10, 2024

The Saturday Work Group will meet on Aug. 10, beginning with coffee at 9am and wrapping up no later than noon. We'll focus on checking off the list of tasks and volunteer opportunities both inside and outside, and we'll talk more about some upcoming major projects. Feel free to connect with Nancy Hemsath if you have questions or want to add a project to the list.

For more infomation visit:

http://joy-lutheran.com/events/saturday-work-group--52/2024-08-10

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Blessing of the Backpacks

Blessing of the Backpacks

Sunday, August 11, 2024

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!

For more infomation visit:

http://joy-lutheran.com/events/blessing-of-the-backpacks/2024-08-11

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Church Brunch

Church Brunch

Food & Fellowship! - Sunday, August 11th, 2024

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

SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE: JULY 14 - AUGUST 11

SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE: JULY 14 - AUGUST 11

Supporting Our Community's Children & Teachers

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. 

For more infomation visit:

http://joy-lutheran.com/news/school-supply-drive-july-14-august-11

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Acolyte Training

Acolyte Training

Sunday, September 8, 2024

For more infomation visit:

http://joy-lutheran.com/events/acolyte-training--82/2024-09-08

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NEWS

When You Travel...

When You Travel...

…please consider bringing back a cross to mark your visit - we love seeing where your journeys take you! Joy’s collection of 142 crosses now spans three walls, with the latest gifts from Wayne and Judy Rush and Henry and Kathy Huntington (in the Narthex).

JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER

We are seeking a Director for our Joy Child Development Center (JCDC) who is responsible for ensuring effective and efficient operations of the center. JCDC provides quality education and childcare services for the local community and maintains an excellent reputation among local elementary schools. Come join our team!

If you want to learn more, click the link below and download the job description.

For more infomation visit:

http://joy-lutheran.com/news/job-opening-director-for-child-development-center

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REGISTER FOR CONFIRMATION CLASS!

REGISTER FOR CONFIRMATION CLASS!

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!

For more infomation visit:

http://joy-lutheran.com/news/register-for-confirmation-class

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REOCCURRING EVENTS

Joy of Reading Book Club

Joy of Reading Book Club

Meets 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:

https://www.joy-lutheran.com/pages/fellowship-fun

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September 1st

September 1st

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 REPORTS

Prayer Concerns & Requests

  • 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.
Ways to Give

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

  • 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

 

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10111 E. Eagle River Loop Rd.
Eagle River, AK
United States 99577

907.694.9601

joylutheran@gmail.com