It's a simple fact that the more effort we put into worship, the more we get out of it.
One way to get more out of our Sunday worship time is to spend some time preparing for it before we head to church. That often and easily gets overlooked in the rush of daily life, but here's something new to help you.
On our church home page at faithalaska.com, in the lower left corner, you'll see a box called "Anticipating Worship." Click on "view more" and you'll see the basic information about what's coming up that Sunday.
I pray that this will be useful and a real blessing to many!
Pastor O.
Thursday, December 5, 2013
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Special Advent Devotions Now Available
Psalm 1 tells us that the person who meditates on God's Word "day and night" will be "blessed." Such a person produces "fruit," that is fruits of faith. Such a person does not "wither." In other words, they endure when life gets hard, because they have that emotional and spiritual strength that the Holy Spirit grants through regular contact with the means of grace.
We have some special Advent devotions to help strengthen you and your family during these hectic days before Christmas. If you normally have daily family devotions, like at suppertime or bedtime, you can smoothly put these into your routine. If you aren't in the habit, this would be a nice way to start--simple, easy and no pressure, just try it three times each week!
There's one devotion on each of the Scripture lessons that we heard on the First Sunday in Advent. Each also includes a question to use with very young children, one for slightly older children and one for older children and teens.
Each week we will add more for the coming week.
God bless your time in his Word as you prepare for Christmas! Be sure to share these with your friends, relatives, acquaintances, and neighbors as well.
You can find these devotions at http://www.faithalaska.com/devotions.
We have some special Advent devotions to help strengthen you and your family during these hectic days before Christmas. If you normally have daily family devotions, like at suppertime or bedtime, you can smoothly put these into your routine. If you aren't in the habit, this would be a nice way to start--simple, easy and no pressure, just try it three times each week!
There's one devotion on each of the Scripture lessons that we heard on the First Sunday in Advent. Each also includes a question to use with very young children, one for slightly older children and one for older children and teens.
Each week we will add more for the coming week.
God bless your time in his Word as you prepare for Christmas! Be sure to share these with your friends, relatives, acquaintances, and neighbors as well.
You can find these devotions at http://www.faithalaska.com/devotions.
Monday, December 2, 2013
A Welcoming Church
You can help us serve all who come to worship with us; all it takes is a smile and a handshake!
Now that the turkey feast is over, it is time to start looking towards the Christmas season. The Outreach Committee is hard at work preparing for the season and Pastor O. has begun the bible study on witnessing and sharing faith with others.
One first step in preparing for the season is to ensure that we have church greeters committed throughout the month of December. By now many members have been a "Greeter" in the past and likely see the many benefits and blessings that can come through it. For all those who have not been a greeter before, please consider the opportunities that are coming up to be a the first to share your joy with fellow friends and guests that come through the door!
If you are interested in greeting for any of the services in December, please contact Matt Klebs at mattklebs@klebsheating.com.
Now that the turkey feast is over, it is time to start looking towards the Christmas season. The Outreach Committee is hard at work preparing for the season and Pastor O. has begun the bible study on witnessing and sharing faith with others.
One first step in preparing for the season is to ensure that we have church greeters committed throughout the month of December. By now many members have been a "Greeter" in the past and likely see the many benefits and blessings that can come through it. For all those who have not been a greeter before, please consider the opportunities that are coming up to be a the first to share your joy with fellow friends and guests that come through the door!
If you are interested in greeting for any of the services in December, please contact Matt Klebs at mattklebs@klebsheating.com.
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Volunteers needed for Technology Committee
We are starting an Ad-Hoc Committee to help keep track of all of the technology equipment we are using in the Church and School (which seems like it is getting to be more and more every day). The intent is to inventory and evaluate all of the equipment used, provide recommendations for equipment upgrades and and help provide guidance on their use.
You don't have to be an expert join, but if you are maybe a little "tech savvy" or are at least willing to help and learn, we need your assistance.
Teens are welcome! (You probably know more about this stuff than we do:-)
If you are interested, please email, text or call me.
In Christ,
Channing Lillo
x952-6213
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
Preschool update from Miss Wendland
It's been almost officially 1 month since preschool started so it's time for an update.
The four children we started the year with adapted to the routine like experts. We have enjoyed getting to know one another and learn the daily routine of preschool. It's so cool to see all the toys that had been sitting in storage now getting played with every day. This month, the top two hits have been the kitchen area and the water table. There's not a day that goes by where children aren't playing in one of those areas. By far the best part of the day, and the most important is Bible time. It is such a privilege to be able to share Jesus with these children, some hearing about Him for the first time. Faith in a child is incredible to see and hear. I could tell a child was really thinking hard when she asked, "Is God married?" After telling her no she asked, "But I thought he had a Son..?"
Enrollment is still at four children, although some of the faces have changed. We now have all girls. There are still a few leads for more children, and we hope the promotional effort will continue as we look to do mailings, pass out preschool goodie bags at the Christmas tree lighting ceremony on November 29th, and hold an Open House mid February. I think our biggest promotional idea is WORD OF MOUTH! So please share information about our preschool with as many people as you can. If you would like brochures/business cards/fliers, please see me and I'd be happy to get you some.
The classroom space works efficiently and as far as the renovations go, there's nothing I wish we would have done differently. So thanks again to everyone who donated of their time, toys, talents, and treasures and to those who have prayed for this ministry.
And finally, because we are very close to needing more staff in the preschool, please give me a call or speak with me if you are interested in volunteering, submitting an application, or helping in that capacity.
Thank you for your continued prayers and support!
Miss Wendland
The four children we started the year with adapted to the routine like experts. We have enjoyed getting to know one another and learn the daily routine of preschool. It's so cool to see all the toys that had been sitting in storage now getting played with every day. This month, the top two hits have been the kitchen area and the water table. There's not a day that goes by where children aren't playing in one of those areas. By far the best part of the day, and the most important is Bible time. It is such a privilege to be able to share Jesus with these children, some hearing about Him for the first time. Faith in a child is incredible to see and hear. I could tell a child was really thinking hard when she asked, "Is God married?" After telling her no she asked, "But I thought he had a Son..?"
Enrollment is still at four children, although some of the faces have changed. We now have all girls. There are still a few leads for more children, and we hope the promotional effort will continue as we look to do mailings, pass out preschool goodie bags at the Christmas tree lighting ceremony on November 29th, and hold an Open House mid February. I think our biggest promotional idea is WORD OF MOUTH! So please share information about our preschool with as many people as you can. If you would like brochures/business cards/fliers, please see me and I'd be happy to get you some.
The classroom space works efficiently and as far as the renovations go, there's nothing I wish we would have done differently. So thanks again to everyone who donated of their time, toys, talents, and treasures and to those who have prayed for this ministry.
And finally, because we are very close to needing more staff in the preschool, please give me a call or speak with me if you are interested in volunteering, submitting an application, or helping in that capacity.
Thank you for your continued prayers and support!
Miss Wendland
Nov 24, 2013 - Thanksgiving Worship & Pot Luck Meal
What an incredible God we have! What blessings he showers on us day in and day out! Please join us as we recall the many, many blessings from the hand of our gracious Father. Following our special 11 AM worship service on Sunday, November 24, please join us for our traditional Thanksgiving pot luck meal.
We would appreciate some extra help in setting up for this event on Sunday morning following Bible class. We'd appreciate help from anyone who is planning on going to our first service and could assist in setting up tables & chairs, along with table decorations during the second service.
For the meal on Sunday, please bring a main dish, side dish, and/or dessert. Finally, we would again appreciate helpers after the meal to pack decorations, clear and clean tables, stack chairs and tables, and wash dishes.
https://sites.google.com/site/faithakfellowship/thanksgiving
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Faith's Ministry Calendars are Online
Church, School, and Preschool calendars are now all feeding to our website at
www.faithalaska.com/calendars. Church events are navy, school events are teal, and preschool events are pink. Controls are in the upper right of the calendar--print, view by week, month, or agenda (list), the drop down on the far right allows you to filter calendars as you choose.
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