An Electronic Newsletter by the Community of Christ known as Joy Lutheran Church

Our Mission Statement

We of Joy Lutheran Church foster
grace-filled relationships with Christ
through worship, fellowship, and service.



Gospel:  Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52
As Solomon prays for wisdom, we seek to more deeply know the treasures of faith. In today's gospel Jesus offers everyday images that reveal to us the reign of God: a tree that becomes a sheltering home, yeast that penetrates and expands, a treasured pearl, a net that gains a great catch. Even as we seek the riches of God's reign, the great surprise is that God's grace finds us first!

Other Joyful News...

Congregational Meeting Notice
We will hold a congregation meeting on Sunday, September 17, after the church service to vote on approval of the Joy's revised constitution. At our annual meeting in January, the congregation gave provisional approval, subject to another meeting and vote if the changes recommended by the Alaska Synod were substantial. For those interested in a detailed review of the revisions, we will meet after the service on Sunday, August 13 to go over the new constitution and how it differs from the old one.

Like Seeds in the Wind
Be sure to take a look at Joy's collection of crosses near the ramp to the Sanctuary.  We've now grown to two walls with a collection of 90 crosses in all!  The second wall is anchored by a beautiful resurrection cross donated by Corinne Finnie and Clarke Hemphill.  Thanks to all who have donated crosses from their journeys, near and far, allowing us to travel with you vicariously.  There's plenty of room for more travel and more crosses!

Dear family & friends of Joy Lutheran Church,
Say good-bye to Lutheran guilt as you travel this summer!   Keeping current with your giving just got easier! If using the Donate button on the Joy website isn't sufficient for your needs to set up or change the amount you would Iike to give electronically, simply visit the App Store and find Give+, a Vanco Service. This app, available to Apple and Android users alike, will guide you to find our church and select your options for giving.

The members of the Joy Church Council thank you for helping us keep up with our budgetary commitments!

Has Your Contact Information Changed?
If so, please fill out one of the purple sheets in the silver basket on the sideboard in the narthex and give to an usher or place in the collection plate. 

Fred Meyer Rewards Contributions
Joy Lutheran Church's supporters (19 households) who shopped at Fred Meyer between 04/01/2017 and 06/30/2017 have contributed $103.94 to Joy Lutheran.  

If you would like to register your Fred Meyer Rewards Card, visit www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards.  Participation does not affect/reduce your Fred Meyer Rewards or gas rewards.  If you have not re-registered since June 30, 2016, your prior registration has been cancelled and you'll need to renew it at the website listed above.  Thank you for your continued support!!!


This Week's Calendar
Sunday,
July 30
9:30 AM
10:45 AM
6:30 PM
Worship
Faith Family Breakfast
Boy Scout Troop 219
Monday, July 31 6:30 PM
7:30 PM
Narcotics Anonymous
Boy Scout Troop 218 Board of Review
Tuesday, 
Aug. 1
6:30 PM

Alcoholics Anonymous
Wed.,
Aug. 2
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
Narcotics Anonymous 
Summer Bell Choir Practice
Thurs.,
Aug. 3
6:30 PM
Alcoholics Anonymous
Friday,
Aug. 4
6:30 PM
Narcotics Anonymous
Sat.,
Aug. 5
6:30 PM
Narcotics Anonymous
Next Week:
Sunday, Aug. 6
9:30 AM
10:45 AM
6:30 PM
Sunday Worship
Faith Family Breakfast
Boy Scout Troop 219

Weekly Worship Assistant Schedule
Please take a moment to consider serving in one of our 
Worship Assistant positions.   
Thanks for your service throughout the year!

LOVE INC OF EAGLE RIVER
Annual Backpack Giveaway
Saturday, August 12, 10 AM - 1 PM 
Harvest Christian Fellowship

Joy Lutheran Church is a partner with Love INC and other area churches in the Eagle River's Annual Backpack Giveaway.

Each church is given a collection wish list.  This year our goal at Joy Lutheran is to gather the items ( *) listed below.  Please deliver any contribution to Joy Lutheran by Sunday, August 6.  We are also looking for a volunteer to deliver our gifts to Harvest Christian Fellowship on Wednesday, August 9, or Thursday, August 10. 
          
School Supplies
Goal
Received
* Backpacks
20
15
* Boxes of Tissues (Kleenex)
20
6
* Boxes of Crayons
25
14
Loose Leaf Paper Packs
20
26
* 3-Ring Binders 10 0
* Composition Notebooks
100
63
* Pencil Pouches 25 22
Folders
-
26
Rulers
-
56
Pencils
-
88
Ink Pens
-
98
Liquid Elmer's Glue
-
14
Glue Sticks
-
26
Spiral Notebooks - 26
Erasers - 4
Scissors - 1

Thank you for your generosity!

Joy of Reading Book Club

No meeting in July!

The book for August is To the Bright Edge of the World by Eowyn Ivey.  It will be August 21st at 6:30 pm at the home of Jennifer Moore.

Upcoming books are:
September - The Moral Case for Fossil Fuels
by Alex Epstein- a good thinking/discussion book for all Alaskans - come one and all!
October - Rosemary - The Hidden Kennedy by
November - To be Determined
December - A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman 

Alaska Women's Synod Organization Convention
September 22-24, 2017

Fairbanks Lutheran at Fairbanks, Ak
Rooted in Love Grow in Faith!
 
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord's holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge-that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.   Ephesians 3: 16-19 NIV
 
ALASKA SYNODICAL WOMEN'S ORGANIZATION ASWO's Purpose Statement:   We, as diverse women of God, respond to God's love by sharing the Gospel, cherishing creation, and encouraging each other's growth in faith.
 
Travel and Registration Scholarship Available : Alisa Butcher, ASWO Treasurer; 4882 #2 Glasgow Dr, Fairbanks, AK 99709. Questions? Contact Alisa Butcher at (907) 388-2436 or lukealisabutcher@gmail.com 

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