Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Church Work Nights and other Announcements

Church Work Night
     June 24th and 25th, 6:00 - 9:00pm


Church work nights are this Wednesday and Thursday. No matter what your skill level, this is a great way to help maintain our church and get to know your fellow brother and sisters in Christ.  A meal will be provided both evenings

Volunteers are needed to:                 Tasks to be done:
Take on a task to manage                     Painting classrooms
Work on one or both nights                   Landscaping, sign repair
Provide materials                                  Cleaning shed & parsonage
Provide a meal and/or beverages         Rebuild stairs and a stair railing

For any questions or to volunteer please contact Mike Klebs. MikeKlebs@gmail.com.


 Miss Mittelstadt Update
Melissa Mittelstadt should arrive in Anchorage on July 7th.   Come meet our new preschool director during Bible Study on July 12th and enjoy a potluck breakfast, Muffins with Miss Mittelstadt.  A sign up sheet is located in the Fellowship Hall.
Miss Mittelstadt’s installation service is in the planning stages.  It will most likely be in August to allow time for family and friends to attend.

Installation Services
Church Leaders and Sunday School Teachers will be installed during the services on June 28th and June 29th.

Bible Camp at Camp Luther
It’s time to make some memories!  The theme for camp is: The Lord’s Avengers
Camp opens up July 12th from 3-5pm for registration and ends on Friday July 17th at 6pm with a program around the campfire.  Area WELS kids entering the 3rd through 8th grades are invited to attend and may bring a friend. 
Sneak Peak Camp is July 15th.  This is a day camp for Kindergarten through 2nd grade.  It is a great way to get introduced to the camp experience. 
It is not too late to register on-line at CampLutherAK.com.  Older kids can sign up for camp counselors as well.

Soccer Camp
“He dribbles, he shoots, he scores! GOOOOOOOAL!!!”  Faith Lutheran is hosting our first ever Soccer Camp. This is a great chance for kids to get active and learn about our Lord at the same time.  Camp is open to all children in Preschool to 8th grade. Older kids and teens can help with supervising the activities.   We’ll be getting together at Abbott Loop Community Park on July 27-29th from 9am-Noon. Registration information will be available online soon.  If you would be able to help out in any way, please let Pastor Chris know!


                             Fellowship Activites


Sports Night

Want to get out and enjoy this warm Alaska summer?  Come to Delany Park Strip to enjoy a night of sports and fellowship.  Every Tuesday night this summer Faith will host a sports night 6:00 - 8:00pm at the strip.   Faith will provide tennis balls, rackets, volleyballs and basketballs.  We will play whatever sport or sports everyone is up for.  Bring your friends and any extra equipment you would like to enjoy a great night of Christian fellowship.

Hiking

Faith Lutheran Hikers have been out and about exploring this great state.  Want to join in the fun?  Hikes are posted on Facebook, simply ask to join the group Faith Lutheran Hikers to keep up on the latest hike information.

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Announcements from Sunday June 14th

Church Work Night
June 24th and 25th, 6:00 - 9:00pm

The time has come to start putting action to the plans for improvements to the church.  Work days will be scheduled throughout the summer.  A meal will be provided each work night. 

Faith’s work nights have a history of getting work done while providing a great fellowship opportunity to those who attend.  No matter what your skill level, this is a great way to help maintain our church and get to know your fellow brother and sisters in Christ. 

Volunteers are needed to:           Tasks to be done:
Take on a task to manage               Painting classroom
Work on one or both nights           Landscaping, fence & sign repair
Provide materials                            Cleaning shed & parsonage
Provide a meal and/or beverages    Rebuild stairs and a stair railing

A complete task list is located in the Fellowship Hall.  For any questions or to volunteer please contact Mike Klebs. MikeKlebs@gmail.com


Bible Camp at Camp Luther 

It’s time to make some memories!  The theme for this year’s camp is: God’s Avengers.  Camp opens up July 12th from 3-5pm for registration and ends on Friday July 17th at 6pm with a program around the campfire.  Area WELS kids entering the 3rd through 8th grades are invited to attend and may bring a friend. 

Sneak Peak Camp is July 15th.  This is a day camp for Kindergarten through 2nd grade.  It is a great way to get introduced to the camp experience. 

Register on-line at CampLutherAK.com.  Please register by June 20th.  Older kids can sign up for camp counselors as well.


Faith Soccer Camp

 He dribbles, he shoots, he scores! GOOOOOOOAL!!!”  Faith Lutheran is hosting our first ever Soccer Camp. This is a great chance for kids to get active and learn about our Lord at the same time.  

Camp is open to all children in Preschool to 8th grade. Older kids and teens can help with supervising the activities.   We’ll be getting together at Abbott Loop Community Park on July 27-29th from 9am-Noon. Registration information will be available online soon.  

If you would be  able to help out in any way, please let Pastor Chris know!

Women's Retreat

Taste and See that the Lord is Good!  Join the WELS Women of Alaska for a refreshing retreat at beautiful Land’s End resort in Homer on October 9th and 10th.  

Guest speaker, Valerie Johnson will help us celebrate the Martha in each of us as we take Mary’s example and listen at our Savior’s feet and discover the joy you didn't know you had to turn your complaints into thankfulness.   

For more information and registration visit AKWELSWomensRetreat.com or see the poster in the Fellowship Hall.


Faith Lutheran School’s 40th Anniversary
This fall marks forty years of Faith providing an excellent Christian based education to our children.  We will celebrate this occasion on August 9th.  Professor Lance Hartzell, Faith’s first principal and teacher will be here to join in the festivities.  If you would like to help with the planning and organizing of this event please contact Melanie Ferguson. Melanie.Ferguson@alaska.gov


Thursday, June 11, 2015

Summer Worship Schedule

Join us for worship this summer.
Start your worship on Sunday with Bible Study and Fellowship at 9:15am. Pastor Ewings will lead a study of the sermon text for the day.
Worship service is at 10:30am.

Monday evening worship services begin this Monday, June 15th at 7:00pm.

As always you can view archived services by following the Livestream link on the right.