Announcements for September 23, 2018

Continuing on Monday, September 24th at 6:00pm Pastor Chris will be offering a class entitled “Making Life Better.”  In this class, you will see how God has made your life better by reviewing your past, changing your present and transforming your future.  This course covers the basic truths of the Christian faith and is offered to newcomers and long-time Christians alike.  Come marvel at what God has done for you!  Contact Pastor Chris at 792-9788 for more information. The class will meet every Monday evening for 13 weeks.

Join us for Toddler Time on Wednesdays at 10:00am! Toddler Time is an hour of multi-sensory play, stories, and snacks for children age 0 to 5 years and their parents. Please contact Cara Ewings (792-9388), Kelsey Circle (545-5831) or Robin Brooks (351-1303) for more info.

Women’s Bible Study meets this Saturday, September 29 at 10am in the fellowship hall at Faith to study Chapter 4: The Widow and Her Son from the book The Heart of Jesus.  We hope you will join us!

Please join us Friday night, October 5th, at 6:30pm.  We will be painting/decorating canvas letters to use to spell out a Bible Passage that will be on display on the wall in our downstairs hallway.  Snacks will be provided.

Wisdom is calling out to you! In our Sunday morning Bible studies we will be taking a look at the Book of Proverbs over the next several weeks. The practical advice shared in this Book is immediately applicable for your life today. We will touch on topics like friendship, money, love, health, work ethic, parenting, marriage and more! Come join us at 9:07 (Alaskan Bible study time) in this interactive study of God’s Word.

We’d love to see your kids in Sunday School! Bring your preschool to 6th grade children at 9:07am to hear the stories from the Bible and learn God’s Word.  If you are interested in teaching for a few weeks during the coming months, please speak with Pastor Chris. 

Faith Lutheran Church and Schools will remain founded on Holy Scripture. To be alive in Christ, we will be nurtured by the Gospel and loved and encouraged by one another. With vibrant life in Him, we will be edified to organize and grow cohesive Gospel ministries. To share life in Christ, our ministries will be outward focused, and we will be involved with and engaged in the community of Anchorage, Alaska.

Men’s Bible Study will meet at 9:00am on Saturday, October 13th at Barbie’s Café (6728 Lake Otis Pkwy). By popular demand, we’re taking a tour of the Minor Prophets with a Bible study we’ve called “Sound bytes of the Old Testaments.” We will be discussing the Book of Habakkuk chapter 2.  All are welcome and invited! 

The Annual Joint Reformation Service will be held at Faith on October 28 at 4:30pm.  Members from our churches in Juneau, Fairbanks, Kenai, Wasilla, Eagle River and Anchorage will be attending.  Come and celebrate the Christian faith which unites us all! 

The Annual Alaska Conference of Pastors and Teachers will be held on November 1st and 2nd.  WELS pastors and teachers from across the state will be enjoying a conference hosted by Grace Lutheran Church in Kenai.

Enjoy the Convenience of Electronic Giving. Just a reminder Faith Lutheran Church offers electronic giving as a way to automate your regular weekly offering.  Because your donation is given consistently, you won’t need to play “catch-up” when you are sick, traveling or when other circumstances prevent you from attending services.  As you contemplate future contributions, please consider electronic giving.  Authorization forms and additional information are available in the Fellowship Hall and from the church office.

Announcements for September 16, 2018

Wisdom is calling out to you! In our Sunday morning Bible studies we will be taking a look at the Book of Proverbs over the next several weeks. The practical advice shared in this Book is immediately applicable for your life today. We will touch on topics like friendship, money, love, health, work ethic, parenting, marriage and more! Come join us at 9:07 (Alaskan Bible study time) in this interactive study of God’s Word.

Continuing on Monday, September 17th at 6:00pm Pastor Chris will be offering a class entitled “Making Life Better.”  In this class, you will see how God has made your life better by reviewing your past, changing your present and transforming your future.  This course covers the basic truths of the Christian faith and is offered to newcomers and long-time Christians alike.  Come marvel at what God has done for you!  Contact Pastor Chris at 792-9788 for more information. The class will meet every Monday evening for 15 weeks.

Join us for Toddler Time on Wednesdays at 10:00am! Toddler Time is an hour of multi-sensory play, stories, and snacks for children age 0 to 5 years and their parents. Please contact Cara Ewings (792-9388), Kelsey Circle (545-5831) or Robin Brooks (351-1303) for more info.

Committee and Board for Lay Ministry meetings are this Thursday, September 20th.  The meetings will begin at 6:00pm with a devotion in the fellowship hall. 

The 2018 WELS Women’s Retreat is next weekend September 21st - 22nd in Wasilla.  If you still need to register, visit https://tinyurl.com/y937zvzt.  Brochures are available in the entryway for more information.

Women’s Bible Study will meet at 10:00am on Saturday, September 29th in the Fellowship Hall to study Chapter 4: The Widow and Her Son from the book The Heart of Jesus.  We hope you will join us!

Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

      Relocation plans are underway to move Pastor Nate Wagenknecht, his wife Julia, and two children to Alaska. We expect their arrival in the first week or so of October. The family's current circumstances preclude them from purchasing a home in Anchorage prior to their arrival and they'll begin a home search in earnest once they're here.

In the meantime they'll need temporary housing for some weeks or months. They will need a two bedroom apartment or home and some amount of storage for household goods that don't fit in the living space. Storage and living space don't necessarily need to be at the same property.

My ask is this: Can any of you provide a temporary living space? Can anyone provide a storage space? Can you provide either at a reduced rental rate? Can anyone provide financial assistance to give them a leg up on a down payment? Do you know someone who may be in a position to help?

What a great opportunity to serve the Lord's church and this family of servants! I pray that one or some of you may be able to respond to this request. If this is a possibility please contact Jeff Wockenfuss or myself:

Jeff Wockenfuss: jeff.wockenfuss@gmail.com or 907-952-2389

Jim Aumann: uberjima@gmail.com or 907-223-2854

God's blessings to each and every one of you!

“I would like to extend a thank you to the members of Faith Lutheran Church and the families of Faith Lutheran School for giving me such a warm welcome to Alaska. Thank you for all your encouraging words and help as I made the transition up to Anchorage and for your generous gifts. I am incredibly blessed to live and work with all of you. To God alone be glory!”  In Christ, Heidi Kruger

Announcements for September 9, 2018

Wisdom is calling out to you! In our Sunday morning Bible studies we will be taking a look at the Book of Proverbs over the next several weeks. The practical advice shared in this Book is immediately applicable for your life today. We will touch on topics like friendship, money, love, health, work ethic, parenting, marriage and more! Come join us at 9:07 (Alaskan Bible study time) in this interactive study of God’s Word.

We’d love to see your kids in Sunday School! Bring your preschool to 6th grade children at 9:07am to hear the stories from the Bible and learn God’s Word.  If you are interested in teaching for a few weeks during the coming months, please speak with Pastor Chris. 

Beginning on Monday, September 10th at 6:00pm Pastor Chris will be offering a class entitled “Making Life Better.”  In this class, you will see how God has made your life better by reviewing your past, changing your present and transforming your future.  This course covers the basic truths of the Christian faith and is offered to newcomers and long-time Christians alike.  Come marvel at what God has done for you!  Contact Pastor Chris at 792-9788 for more information. The class will meet every Monday evening for 15 weeks.

Join us for Toddler Time on Wednesdays at 10:00am! Toddler Time is an hour of multi-sensory play, stories, and snacks for children age 0 to 5 years and their parents. Please contact Cara Ewings (792-9388), Kelsey Circle (545-5831) or Robin Brooks (351-1303) for more info.

Faith Lutheran Church and Schools will remain founded on Holy Scripture. To be alive in Christ, we will be nurtured by the Gospel and loved and encouraged by one another. With vibrant life in Him, we will be edified to organize and grow cohesive Gospel ministries. To share life in Christ, our ministries will be outward focused, and we will be involved with and engaged in the community of Anchorage, Alaska.

We will be hosting an Underwater Adventure for toddlers to 10 year olds on Saturday, September 15th from 10-12pm. We would love to see both school and church families at this event. We are looking for a few volunteers to help prep snacks the morning of the event, socialize with visitors during the event, and clean up after the event. If you are able to help out in any way, please contact Melissa Mittelstadt at faithlutheranpreschoolak@gmail.com.

Faith Lutheran’s Summer Camps were a huge success this year! Did you know that we had 92 kids attend STEM Camp, 86 in Soccer Camp and 75 in Outdoor Adventure Camp? Did you know that only a handful of these students who attended are children of our congregation? Did you know that we also made a significant profit—almost $7,000? Because of that, we would like to give back to the groups that came to Alaska to help us. They paid their own way, donating their time and money to support our ministry. This will be our last Sunday taking a freewill donation to show them our thanks. Please consider contributing to this cause.

The 2018 WELS Women’s Retreat is September 21st - 22nd in Wasilla.  Time is running out!  If you haven’t registered yet, please send your payment to King of Kings Lutheran Church or register online at: https://tinyurl.com/y937zvzt.  Brochures are available in the entryway for more information.

Men’s Bible Study will meet at 9:00am on Saturday, October 13th at Barbie’s Café (6728 Lake Otis Pkwy). By popular demand, we’re taking a tour of the Minor Prophets with a Bible study we’ve called “Sound bytes of the Old Testaments.” We will be discussing the Book of Habakkuk chapter 2.  All are welcome and invited! 

Announcements for September 2, 2018

Dear Mr. Aumann, and brothers and sisters at Faith Lutheran Church,

After much prayerful deliberation, I formally accept the Divine Call you extended me in the name of our Triune God to serve as Associate Pastor for your bilingual ministries. This time of deliberation allowed me to evaluate the ministry needs of two very important and exciting ministries. I have gone to God’s Word for guidance and asked for the Holy Spirit’s enlightenment. I have sought and received wise, insightful advice from brothers and sisters involved in both ministries. Through such deliberation and counsel, I have decided that my Spirit-given gifts can be used best by serving at this time in our Lord’s kingdom at Faith Lutheran Church and School and Iglesia Luterana de Fe en Cristo.

You are placing great confidence in me, and I recognize that it is a high privilege to represent Christ to his people in the public ministry. I, therefore, humbly ask you to continue praying for me as you have been doing. Serving in the parish will be a shift from my current ministry, but my confidence is in Christ and his promise to make us competent for the service to which he calls us in his grace. Please continue to pray for the ministry of Multi-Language Publications (MLP), my co-laborers there whom I love, and the mission fields and souls MLP serves throughout the world.

I thank God for your flexibility to allow for a smooth transition within the MLP program. I look forward to working with you on details and logistics for our move. Please know that my wife Julia, our children Mateo and Natalia, and I intend to arrive in Anchorage before the first snowfall – God willing. Once the details of our move are established, we can make arrangements for my installation.

To God alone the glory!

With you, alive in Christ to share life in Christ,

Rev. Nathan Wagenknecht

As Fall approaches once again, the Fellowship Committee invites you to the annual Chili Kick-Off on September 8th at 5:30 PM. Bring your best chili if you want compete or just come to enjoy the chili and vote for a winner.

Faith Lutheran’s Summer Camps were a huge success this year! Did you know that we had 92 kids attend STEM Camp, 86 in Soccer Camp and 75 in Outdoor Adventure Camp? Did you know that only a handful of these students who attended are children of our congregation? Did you know that we also made a significant profit—almost $7,000? Because of that, we would like to give back to the groups that came to Alaska to help us. They paid their own way, donating their time and money to support our ministry. We will take a freewill donation on the next 3 Sundays to show them our thanks. Please consider contributing to this cause.

Men’s Bible Study will meet at 9:00am on Saturday, September 8th at Barbie’s Café (6728 Lake Otis Pkwy). By popular demand, we’re taking a tour of the Minor Prophets with a Bible study we’ve called “Sound bytes of the Old Testaments.” We will be discussing the Book of Habakkuk, chapter 1.  All are welcome and invited! 

Sunday school starts soon!  As we prepare the youngest among us to learn the faith and live the faith we need your help. Please talk with Pastor Chris if you could teaching Sunday School for a month.

Beginning on Monday, September 10th at 6:00pm Pastor Chris will be offering a class entitled “Making Life Better.”  In this class, you will see how God has made your life better by reviewing your past, changing your present and transforming your future.  This course covers the basic truths of the Christian faith and is offered to newcomers and long-time Christians alike.  Come marvel at what God has done for you!  Contact Pastor Chris at 792-9788 for more information. The class will meet every Monday evening for 15 weeks.

The 2018 WELS Women’s Retreat is September 21-22 in Wasilla.  Please send your payment to King of Kings Lutheran Church by September 1, 2018 or register online at: https://tinyurl.com/y937zvzt.  Brochures are available in the entryway for more information.