Our Mission Statement
We of Joy Lutheran Church foster
grace-filled relationships with Christ
through worship, fellowship, and service.
- Providing for and raising children in the faith
- Connecting to one another and providing support within our community of faith
- Working toward social justice both locally and globally
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Notes of Joy - Week of September 5
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This Week's Gospel: Mark 7:24-37
James tells us to stop showing favoritism in the assembly, treating the rich visitor with more honor than the poor one. Jesus himself seems to show partiality in his first response to the Syrophoenician woman in today’s gospel. Was he testing her faith in saying Gentiles don’t deserve the goods meant for God’s children? Or was he speaking out of his human worldview, but transcended those limits when she took him by surprise with her reply? Either way, the story tells us that God shows no partiality. Everyone who brings a need to Jesus is received with equal honor as a child and heir.
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Sunday, September 5 Worship
In-person and Online
15th Sunday after Pentecost
Our Sunday worship can be watched LIVE on the Facebook app at 9:30 am, or the recording on Facebook any time after 10:15 am.
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Holy Communion
Communion will be served this Sunday, September 5, rather than our usual second Sunday of the month - as that day, Sept. 12, is "God's work. Our hands." Sunday.
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Siblings in Christ,
My heart is filled with JOY this morning after Wednesday’s Service of Installation. Thank you to all who were able to attend in-person or online. I am overwhelmed by your gracious words of congratulations, welcome, and encouragement. Becky and I are absolutely thrilled to be here at Joy and I am so grateful to be your pastor! To echo Bishop Shelley’s message, may Jesus be at the center of our life and ministry together.
A special thanks to those who helped make this service possible: Sue W., Scooter B., Kelly M., Heather S., Connor L., Henry H., Kathy H., Nancy D., Nancy W., Becky A., Pastor Marcia, and Wayne F. Also many thanks to Bishop Shelley for presiding and preaching.
Finally, a big THANK YOU for this wonderful gift from the congregation. It is a framed art piece by local Alaskan artist Rie Munoz (see picture above). I am looking forward to hanging it in my office. What a wonderful gift to remember this occasion!
+ Peace +
Pastor Sean
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Sew for Joy Group
We are excited to be back together and at our sewing machines! We will meet on Friday, September 17 at 10:00am in the upper narthex to discuss our meeting plans and projects going forward. We have two quilt kits projects planned so far. Please contact Mona Mitton, Nancy Daugherty or Debby Bird if you have any questions.
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Saturday Morning Work Group
We will gather the third Saturday, September 18 (not our usual second Saturday date this month). We'll start at 9:00am and go no later than 11:30.
Everyone is welcome! No breakfast will be served but the coffee will be on. Masks will be worn for close proximity tasks. We change furnace filters, light bulbs, organize areas within the building, trim lawn and landscaping (weather permitting), repair any misc. items needing attention, etc. See you there!
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Joy of Reading Book Club
Our book club meets the 3rd Monday of the month. We have a great group and it is a wonderful social time – lots of good conversation and laughter. We welcome any and all who would like to come. You don’t even have to read the book!
The next meeting will be September 20th at 6:30 PM. Sue Weimer will be hosting.
Upcoming books are:
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September -West with Giraffes by Lynda Rutledge
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October - Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult
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November - The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin
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December - The Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus by Dusti Bowling
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Request for Car
The Kotlarchuk family is looking to buy a small, reliable used vehicle to use around town. It is tough time to find used vehicles so we would appreciate if anyone hears of something available in the $5,000-$7,000 price range to contact us at 907-726-4498.
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Shhhh.... there's still a sliver of summer yet, BUT the Thanksgiving Blessing Planning Committee has already started working on this year’s event. At this time we are anticipating it will be a drive-up event like last year. The committee has ordered 400 turkeys. (If you remember, we ran out of turkeys (300) very early last year!) Financial contributions for roasting pans, dinner rolls and additional turkeys are also greatly appreciated. Joy Lutheran has been asked to collect 300 cans each of carrots and peas.
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Regular Church Office Hours
Closed Monday
Tues. - Wed. 10:00am - 5:00pm (office hours Sept. 7 will be 9:00am-noon)
Thursday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Closed Friday
Pastor Sean's Open Office Hours, Wednesday 10am-2pm
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