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Installation of Reverend Tim OslovishBishop Tim Oslovich was elected at the Alaska Synod Assembly on April 27. He served as the pastor in Shishmaref, Alaska from 1997 until 2003. He has been back in Alaska and serving as our bishop since July 1, and we will celebrate the beginning of a new season of ministry with an installation service on August 24. Please join us for a festive worship service and a reception. The Reverend Elizabeth Eaton, the Presiding Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, will preach and preside at the installation. |
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Out of the Darkness WalkThere is a Lutheran Team formed for our area with Lutherans participating from lots of differnet congregations. Register for the event by adding yourself to the "Lutheran Team". If you would like to coordinate a ride with Pastor Sean please contact him pastorseanavery@gmail.com |
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Acolyte TrainingThis is training for new acolytes and experienced acolytes. Please join us after worship (during church brunch) to get a refresher for the coming year. |
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Women's RetreatA retreat weekend focused on prayer: worship, workshops, free time, service, meals, and activities big and small. Friday 5-8pm and Saturday 9-8pm and Sunday 10-12pm, at Christ Lutheran Church, Soldotna. Event organized and led by Alaska Synodical Women's Organization board members. $20. RSVP by Friday September 8th to Alaskasyniodicalwomensorg@gmail.com and we can recommend a hotel or seek a guest room invitation. |
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Finding Your Way in the BibleThe bible is complicated. We are going to explore some of the most common questions about the bible: Where did it come from? Who wrote it? Why are there so many translations? Why is it so complicated? Why do people interpret what the bible says differently? If you have these questions - you are not alone! This group study is for you. Come and join us. |
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Brause HallWe are so grateful for the roof renovation to Brause Hall! Brause Hall is not just a Joy space, but a community space. As you know, our congregation uses this space for potlucks, annual meetings, and Sunday School. The Kid's Closet provides free clothing to children in our community who have clothing needs in Brause Hall. Community children's choirs, support groups, and Boy Scouts all depend on our space each week. The added center beam will reinforce the roof trusses to better accomodate heavy snow loads this winter! Thank you to all who are working on this tomorrow! |
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Youth Retreat for Middle/High SchoolMore information to come! Save the date! This is an overnight staying at the Sea Life Center in Seward. Youth from congregations across our synod will gather for this retreat weekend! MS and HS students have Friday, October 18th off. Registration is forthcoming. |
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Garden Do-over and OpportunityOur perennial garden outside Joy's back door had become unmanageable over time, to the point that we could no longer dig up weeds and other invasive weeds. A professional landscaper and one of Joy's Eagle Scout dads, Scott Janisch, put the garden to rights, and we look forward to continuing his efforts this fall and next spring.
And here's the opportunity - we no longer need the Allen blocks that had defined the garden's front edge. They're stacked along the chainlink fence at the front of the garden, along with some hexagonal paving stones, and they're available to anyone who can transport them and put them to good use. Thanks for helping us recycle our landscape materials!
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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). |
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JOB OPENING: DIRECTOR FOR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERWe 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. |
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REGISTER FOR CONFIRMATION CLASS!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! |
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Kids ClosetOpen on the first Sunday of each month 1-3pm. We are currently in need of boys and girls size 5 (pants and shirts) and any Halloween costumes! Thank you all for your donations and help serving our community in this way, you are a huge part of the success of our ministry.
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Church BrunchJoin us after worship for our church wide brunch following worship. All are welcome! |
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Saturday Work GroupThe Saturday Work Group will meet on Sept. 14, beginning with coffee at 9am and wrapping up no later than noon. We'll start by attacking our usual tasks, then talk more about some upcoming projects. Feel free to connect with Nancy Hemsath if you have questions or want to add a project to the list. |
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Joy of Reading Book ClubVisit 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. |
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Ways to GiveOnline: 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. |
