Monday, November 12, 2018

Announcements for November 11, 2018


Continuing on Monday, November 12th 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.

Tuesday Teen Night is an opportunity for the youth of our congregation to gather together for worship and fellowship. We invite anyone who is currently enrolled in Catechism class or has been confirmed to a special worship service at 6:00pm on Tuesdays. Youth from Faith, Faith Hmong and Iglesia Luterana and their friends are enjoying this gathering—we hope you can make it, too!

Join us for Toddler Time on Wednesdays at 10:00am! Toddler Time is an hour of multi-sensory play, stories, and snacks for children ages 0 to 5 years and their parents. Please contact Cara Ewings (792-9388), for more information.

Committee and Board for Lay Ministry will meet on Thursday, November 15th.  The meetings will begin at 6:00pm with a devotion in the fellowship hall. 

The Fellowship Committee invites everyone to Cards and Carnivores game night in the Fellowship Hall at 6:00pm on Friday, November 16. Bring your favorite board or card game, something to drink, or just yourself! Hamburgers, hot dogs, salad and desserts will be provided.

Women’s Bible Study will meet at 10:00am Saturday, November 17th in the fellowship hall at Faith to study Chapter 2: Mary from the book The Heart of Jesus.  We hope you will join us!

The Board of Elders cordially invites you to a Faith Family Fellowship dinner in the fellowship hall on November 17 at 6:00 PM, and get to know your brothers and sisters in Christ better. The main course, prime rib, will be provided. We ask attendees to bring sides, salads, or desserts.



Put it on your calendars, ladies! We will be celebrating Advent by Candlelight at Faith on Saturday, December 1st at 4 pm with ladies from the area WELS churches! Advent is a time when we look back at Jesus’ first coming and look forward to His second coming. Our women are hosting a time of quiet reflection focusing on Isaiah’s prophecies coupled with lights, songs, and refreshments. Invite your friends and neighbors to join us for this special event! If you would be interested in hosting a table, please contact Stacey Koenig at (907) 727-5254.
Will you help Faith Lutheran Church and School earn money back from your purchases by linking your Fred Meyer rewards card and your Amazon account to Faith?

· To link your rewards card, go to www.fredmeyer.com/communityrewards then search for our non-profit number Y1503.  Every time you shop and use your rewards card, the school will earn a donation.  You will still earn your rewards points, fuel points, and rebates just as you do today.
· To link your Amazon account, go to https://smile.amazon.com/ch/926010511.  You can also go to smile.amazon.com and select Faith Lutheran Church, Anchorage, Alaska to link your account.  The most important thing to remember is, in order for us to earn the donation, you must go to smile.amazon.com each time you order.  


Men’s Bible Study will meet at 9:00am on Saturday, December 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 Amos chapters 1 and 2.  All are welcome and invited! 

Pastor Christopher Ewings - Faith Lutheran Church and Iglesia Luterana de Fe en Cristo Pastor@FaithAlaska.com - (907) 792-9788
Pastor Nathan Wagenknecht - Faith Lutheran Church and Iglesia Luterana de Fe en Cristo natewag3@gmail.com - (817) 428-2356
Pastor Pao Moua - Hmong Faith Lutheran Church - PastorMoua@FaithAlaska.com - 891-2640
Faith Lutheran School and Preschool offer a high-quality education in an environment enriched with Christian teachings and values.  For more information, contact the office at 563-3499.




Monday, November 5, 2018

Announcements for November 4, 2018


Help bring the Gospel “To the Ends of the Earth!” Today we are joining together with our Synod to focus on evangelism. As we celebrate mission and ministry, we have copies of a movie produced by our Synod, “To the Ends of the Earth,” available for all. The good news of Jesus is indeed for all people—to the very ends of the earth!

We thank God that He has answered our prayers!  We invite all the people of Faith to join us for a special service this afternoon at 5:00pm where pastor Wagenknecht will be installed to serve as our pastor. Following the worship service, we will have a pot luck. Please join us for this important event and bring your favorite dish to share!

Continuing on Monday, November 5th 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.

Tuesday Teen Night is an opportunity for the youth of our congregation to gather together for worship and fellowship. We invite anyone who is currently enrolled in Catechism class or has been confirmed to a special worship service at 6:00pm on Tuesdays. Youth from Faith, Faith Hmong and Iglesia Luterana and their friends are enjoying this gathering—we hope you can make it, too!

Join us for Toddler Time on Wednesdays at 10:00am! Toddler Time is an hour of multi-sensory play, stories, and snacks for children ages 0 to 5 years and their parents. Please contact Cara Ewings (792-9388), for more information.

Dearest members of our faith family, thank you for the tremendous warm welcome with your encouragement, prayers, hugs, and gifts!  We greatly appreciate them and thank God for each of you and your partnership in the Gospel!  Serving the Lord together,
Pastor Nate, Julia, Mateo, and Natalia

Faith Lutheran School will have an open house on November 7th from 5:30-7:30pm to promote our school and preschool. All current and former parents of students are encouraged to attend and bring a friend!

Men’s Bible Study will meet at 9:00am on Saturday, November 10th 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 3.  All are welcome and invited! 

Women’s Bible Study will meet at 10:00am Saturday, November 17th in the fellowship hall at Faith to study Chapter 1: Elizabeth from the book The Heart of Jesus.  We hope you will join us!

The Board of Elders cordially invites you to a Faith Family Fellowship dinner in the fellowship hall on November 17, at 6:00 PM, and get to know your brothers and sisters in Christ better. The main course, prime rib, will be provided. We ask attendees to bring sides, salads, or desserts.

Put it on your calendars, ladies! We will be celebrating Advent by Candelight at Faith on Saturday, December 1st at 4 pm with ladies from the area WELS churches! Advent is a time when we look back at Jesus’ first coming and look forward to His second coming. Our women are hosting a time of quiet reflection focusing on Isaiah’s prophecies coupled with lights, songs, and refreshments. Invite your friends and neighbors to join us for this special event! If you would be interested in hosting a table, please contact Stacey Koenig at (907) 727-5254.