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


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