• Presider: Pastor Sean
• Assisting Minister:  
• Readers: AbieLiz L. & Lois L.
• Pianist: Kathy H.
• Altar Care: Scooter B.
• Communion Assistant: Scooter B. 
• Acolyte: Arden P.
• Ushers: Becky A. & Nancy D.

*Bold and underlined names are unconfirmed volunteers

• Presider: Pastor Sean
• Assisting Minister:  Gideon S.
• Readers: Wyatt J. & Karen J.
• Pianist: Nancy W.
• Instrumentalist: Roy C.
• Altar Care: Nancy W.
• Communion Assistant: Karen J.
• Acolyte: Grace J.
• Ushers: Heather S.  & Becky A.

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

Open 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. 

There 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

This is training for new acolytes and experienced acolytes. Please join us after worship (during church brunch) to get a refresher for the coming year. 

A 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. 

The 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. 

More 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. 

…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).

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.

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!

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

The 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.

 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

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