Joy-Filled News for Week of May 12, 2019

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

John 10:22-30 The gift of new life, of eternal life, is the gift of the risen Christ. It is the promise of Jesus. It was true for Dorcas in Joppa. It was true for those “who have come out of the great ordeal” in the Revelation vision. It is true for us and for all the baptized: Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.

Saturday Morning Work Group:  May 11 (formerly ‘The Breakfast Club’ and ‘Men’s Group’)   Tomorrow morning  the Saturday Morning Work Group meets. We gather on the second Saturday of each month. We welcome YOUR hands to help with some maintenance projects around the church and grounds. We will begin with breakfast at 9:00am – bring something to share! – followed by tasks around 10:00am. Our goal to be done by noon, no later.

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Thank you Joy Lutheran! Big-time thanks to members of your church for the food prepared and served to all who attended the Assembly at Lutheran Church of Hope.  It was clear that Lutherans love to eat and equally apparent we know how to provide large quantities!  We appreciate your willingness to help! -Beaty Graves Lutheran Church of Hope Congratulations! Congratulations to Connor Alexander Lanehart and Charlotte Mary Kotlarchuk on their upcoming affirmation of baptism this Sunday. Please join us for cake after worship to celebrate our 2 new confirmands.  Upcoming Events Electronics Recycling Joy Lutheran is again hosting its annual electronics recycling event. This is a great community service and a way to keep electronic materials out of the landfill.  This year’s event is scheduled for Saturday, June 1 , 10:00am - 2:00pm. Stay tuned for more information regarding volunteer opportunities, possible fees for larger items, and a list of accepted items.

Happy Birthday! Last Sunday we celebrated Kathryn Schwyn's 99th birthday. Joining her were many family members. Happy Birthday, Kathryn!

Joy of Reading Book Club The Joy of Reading Book Club meets the 3rd Monday of every month and gets started around 6:30 PM.   We share a light dinner and discuss the book of the month with open minds. We have learned a lot!    May 20th – Karen is hosting and the book is Educated by Tara Westover June 7 – 9th anniversary party at Gerry Norene’s lake home and the book is Tidying Up by Marie Kondo     July – no meeting August 19 – Marcia is hosting and the book is Pachinko by Min Jin Lee September 16 – no host yet, but the book is Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens October 21 – Betty is hosting; the book is Born a Crime by Trevor Noah All are welcome, even if you haven’t read the book. We will enjoy your company!

COMING SOON Synod-wide Youth Road Trip June 24th – July 2nd For Youth in 8th – 12th grade We will reflect on God’s beautiful creation and communion with one another each day through devotions. Anchorage -> Trapper Creek -> Fairbanks -> Valdez -> Anchorage This event is being organized by ELCA Alaska pastors and youth directors who meet monthly to plan shared youth group opportunities.  Learn more at: elcaalaska.net! This event is being organized by ELCA Alaska pastors and youth directors who meet monthly to plan shared youth group opportunities.   Please address questions to Amanda Lindquist of Amazing Grace in Anchorage (651) 303-9965 and afranklin2004.af@gmail.com) and Pastor Meredith Harber of Christ Lutheran in Soldotna (907) 262-4757 and clchurch@alaska.net).

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