Announcements from November 6th

Parent’s Night Out - Friday, November 11th, 6:00 - 9:00pm.  Parent’s can drop their kids off for snacks, games and a movie.  The theme for the evening is:  Drive in Theater.  Kids will be able to decorate their own “car”.  This event is sponsored by Faith Lutheran School Parent Teacher and Friends, PTF.  For more information or to help volunteer, contact Leah Snyder at LeahGSnyder@gmail.com.  You may also sign up in the fellowship hall.

Join us for Insect Invasion - November 19^th , 10:00 - noon!  This is a multisensory experience for toddlers up to fourth grade. Join us as a family for art, sensory, interactive items and more at this event! If you have any questions or want to volunteer your time to help – please contact our Preschool Director, Melissa Mittelstadt faithlutheranpreschoolak@gmail.com.  There is a sign up sheet in the fellowship hall.

We have a very special day of worship and fellowship planned for Sunday, November 27^th as we celebrate Thanksgiving together. We will have an All-Church Worship Service at 10:30am for the English, Spanish and Hmong speaking people of Faith. During the service we will also rededicate our school building, thanking our God for the blessing of this ministry among us. After the worship service, all are welcome and invited to tour the school to see the renovation project that took place this past summer. The open house will be followed by a potluck lunch and a brief congregational meeting. There are a few items requiring action by the congregation, but mostly this will be an informative meeting to keep everyone abreast of the ministry work going on here at Faith. We pray that you are able to join us!

10:30-11:30 – All Church Worship

11:30-1:00 – Potluck Lunch and Open House

1:00-2:00 – Congregational Meeting

Announcements from October 30th

Fall Back - Remember to set your clocks back one hour when you go to sleep on Saturday. Daylight savings ends on Sunday, November 6th at 2:00am.

Next Sunday we will begin a new Bible study that will help us to better understand our enemy, the devil. Not only will we get to know who he is and what his tactics are, but we will also take a close look at what our God has done to give us the victory over our greatest foe. Come join us at Faith at 9:00 as we grow in God's Word!

Parent’s Night Out - Friday, November 11th,  6:00 - 9:00pm.  Parent’s can drop their kids off for snacks, games and a movie.  The theme for the evening is:  Drive in Theater.  Kids will be able to decorate their own “car”.  This event is sponsored by Faith Lutheran School Parent Teach and Friends, PTF.  For more information or to help volunteer, contact Leah Snyder at LeahGSnyder@gmail.com.

We thank all who have helped out with Sunday School so far this year.  We still need more teachers for the coming months.  If you are willing and available, please speak with Pastor Chris. 

Insect Invasion - November 19^th from 10-12pm.  This is a multisensory experience for toddlers up to fourth grade. Join us as a family for art, sensory, interactive items and more at this event! If you have any questions or want to volunteer your time to help – please contact our Preschool Director, Melissa Mittelstadt faithlutheranpreschoolak@gmail.com.

We have a very special day of worship and fellowship planned for Sunday, November 27^th as we celebrate Thanksgiving together. We will have an All-Church Worship Service at 10:30am for the English, Spanish and Hmong speaking people of Faith. During the service we will also rededicate our school building, thanking our God for the blessing of this ministry among us. After the worship service, all are welcome and invited to tour the school to see the renovation project that took place this past summer. The open house will be followed by a potluck lunch and a brief congregational meeting. There are a few items requiring action by the congregation, but mostly this will be an informative meeting to keep everyone abreast of the ministry work going on here at Faith. We pray that you are able to join us!

10:30-11:30 – All Church Worship

11:30-1:00 – Potluck Lunch and Open House

1:00-2:00 – Congregational Meeting

Announcements from October 23rd

The Annual Joint Reformation Service will be held at Faith on October 30th at 4:30pm.  Members from our churches in Juneau, Fairbanks, Wasilla, Eagle River and Anchorage will be attending.  Professor Wade Johnston of Wisconsin Lutheran College will deliver the sermon.  Faith Lutheran School choir will be lending their voices in the service. Come and celebrate the true Christian faith which unites us all! 

A potluck will follow immediately after the Reformation Service.  Please bring a dish to share.  The members of Faith usually provide a main entree or a hot dish.  

Trunk or Treat is October 28th 5:00 - 8:00pm. We will have decorated trunks full of candy, a photo booth, cake walk, and more.  Everyone is invited to attend. 

Alaska Conference of Pastors and Teachers will be held on October 31st and November 1st.  WELS pastors and teachers from across the state will be enjoying a conference led by Pastor Wade Johnston and hosted at Peace Lutheran Church.

Stewards of Faith!  Have you looked at the new Stewardship section of the our website at FaithAlaska.com?  Here you will find stewardship information, the Stewards of Faith blog, educational and bible study opportunities.  When you visit the blog, remember to sign up to follow the blog by email.

Announcements from October 16th

Announcing Stewards of Faith! We are all stewards of the blessings our Lord showers upon us and the Stewardship Committee is committed to enriching our collective understanding of stewardship principles.  To that end, we are launching the Stewards of Faith blog.  Stewards of Faith will periodically provide information about stewardship principles, educational and bible study opportunities, and other stewardship topics.  Seize the opportunity and sign up at StewardsofFaith.blogspot.com.  If you have any questions, please speak with Jeff Bromaghin.

The Annual Joint Reformation Service will be held at Faith on October 30th at 4:30pm.  Members from our churches in Juneau, Fairbanks, Wasilla, Eagle River and Anchorage will be attending.  Professor Wade Johnston of Wisconsin Lutheran College will deliver the sermon.  Faith Lutheran School choir will be lending their voices in the service. Come and celebrate the true Christian faith which unites us all! 

A potluck will follow immediately after the service.  Please bring a dish to share.  The members of Faith usually provide meat or a hot dish.  You may use the sign up sheet in the fellowship hall.

Committee Meetings: On Thursday, October 20th at 6:00pm, the boards and committees of our congregation will meet in the fellowship hall.  The Board for Lay Ministry, our church council, meeting follows at 7:15. 

Are you looking for a way to serve our Lord?  Teethsavers, a non-profit Christian organization, is teaming up with the Central Africa Medical Mission to provide toothbrushes for all children seen at the Malawi clinic.   If you would like to help, please bring soft child-sized toothbrushes to Faith and leave them in the collection boxes located in the church and school entry ways by Sunday, October 23^rd.  For more information, please call Joy Bromaghin at 336-6186. 

Fall is here and Trunk or Treat is October 28th 5:00 - 8:00pm. We will have decorated trunks full of candy, a photo booth, cake walk, and more.  Everyone is invited to attend.  We will need volunteers to provide candy, decorate cars, and help with the games.  Contact Sheila Lillo at Sheila.Lillo@gmail.com for more information, sign up in the fellowship hall or at signupgenius.com/go/30e0a49aca922a6f49-trunk

Estate Planning: On Sunday, October 23, Pastor Michael Hatzung will conduct a Christian Estate Planning Seminar during our Bible study hour.  Pastor Hatzung will also be preaching in the service.

CAMM - Toothbrush Drive

Central African Medical Mission (CAMM)

Are you looking for a way to serve our Lord?  Teethsavers, a non-profit Christian organization, is teaming up with the Central Africa Medical Mission to provide toothbrushes and toothpaste for all children seen by the Malawi clinic.  Over 60,000 patients receive medical care at the clinic in Malawi every year.  If you would like to help, please bring soft child-sized toothbrushes to Faith and leave them in the collection boxes located in the church and school entry ways by Sunday, October 23rd.  For more information, please call the office at 563-3499.  

Announcements from October 2nd

Stewardship 

In the month of October, two pastors from our synod will be coming to Faith to lead presentations on the Ministry of Christian Giving.  On Sunday, October 16th, Pastor Phil Spaude will be leading a Bible study on the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod’s mission and ministry.  Pastor Spaude will help us see where our money goes when we give an offering to missions.  On Sunday, October 23, Pastor Michael Hatzung will conduct a Christian Estate Planning Seminar during our Bible study hour.  Both Pastors Spaude and Hatzung will be preaching on those respective Sundays as well. 

Health Fair 

Join us for a Health Fair on Saturday, October 15th, 8am to noon, hosted by Faith Lutheran Church and School. This is a free event for basic health screening, lab work and health care information.  Everyone in the school, church and our community is invited.  

Faith will need volunteers to help with snacks and to help at the event.   This is a great opportunity for outreach in our community.  Please visit the following link to sign up.

www.signupgenius.com/go/904054ba5a72ba57-101516

Making Life Better

Do you want to make your life better?  God does!  On Tuesdays at 6:30pm, Pastor Chris is 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.  If you are interested in this class, talk with Pastor Chris.

Women’s Retreat

Join the WELS Women of Alaska for a refreshing retreat on the shores of Lake Hood October 7th and 8th. For more information or to register visit AKWELSWomensRetreat.com

Men’s Bible Study 

Meets on October 8th at 9:00am.  We will begin a new study on Haggai at our next meeting.  The group meets at Barbie’s Café on Lake Otis Parkway.  Contact Pastor Chris at 792-9788 for more information.

Women's Bible Study 

Have you ever thought about what you want in a friend?  The innate yearning for relationship is not an accident.  God designed us for relationship – with Him and with those He places in our lives.  Our next study will help us see Jesus is our best Friend.  We will discover the many ways He shares our burdens, forgives our wrongdoing, and redeems us forever. So ladies, grab a cup of coffee, a Bible, a pen and sit down with us on October 29th at 10:00am to study Coffee with the Savior.  We are excited to see you then! 

Announcements from September 25th

Teen Night 

October 1st, 6:00 - 9:00pm in the fellowship hall.  Teens 12 to 18 are invited to enjoy pizza and a movie as we get to know each other.  We will be planning future teen events so be sure to come.  Contact Melissa Mittelstadt to RSVP for Saturday and to let her know what you would like to do in the future.   Email her at FaithLutheranPreschoolAK@gmail.com

Ladies - Remember to register for the Women’s Retreat.   Join the WELS Women of Alaska for a refreshing retreat on the shores of Lake Hood October 7th and 8th. For more information or to register visit AKWELSWomensRetreat.com. 

Health Fair

Saturday, October 15th, 8am to noon, hosted by Faith Lutheran Church and School. This is a free event for basic health screening, lab work and health care information.  Everyone in the school, church and our community is invited.  

Faith will need volunteers to help with snacks and to help at the event.   This is a great opportunity for outreach in our community.  Please visit the following link to sign up.

www.signupgenius.com/go/904054ba5a72ba57-101516

Contact Jed Else for more information at jedediah.j.else@gmail.com

In the month of October, two pastors from our synod will be coming to Faith to lead presentations on our Ministry of Christian Giving.  On Sunday, October 16th, Pastor Phil Spaude will be leading a Bible study on the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod’s mission and ministry.  Pastor Spaude will help us see where our money goes when we give an offering to missions.  On Sunday, October 23, Pastor Michael Hatzung will conduct a Christian Estate Planning Seminar during our Bible study hour.  Both Pastors Spaude and Hatzung will be preaching on those respective Sundays as well. 

Does the Old Testament ever seem like an abandoned mine or a bottomless cavern?  Does it seem like a dark and dank cave that has long been forgotten?  Did you know that every time you open up your Bible to these sacred pages you’re walking through a gem-studded mine?  In our Bible studies on Sunday mornings at 9:00, we will be surveying the depths of Scripture as we get glimpses of the treasures in the Old Testament.    All are welcome and invited.