Call Update for Mr.Schneck

For those of you not in attendance on Sunday, Mr. Schneck has accepted the call to serve at Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Monroe, Michigan.  Please see his letter below.

Announcements for the Week of January 10th

Chili Cook Off and Silent Auction!  

On January 15th at 6:00pm bring your best chili to see how it rates against all the others.  Does your chili have beef, caribou, chicken or moose?  Is it mild or could it be used as fire starter? Well we want to try it and see how good it is.  Don’t have a great recipe? Don’t worry, just come enjoy all the great chili that will be presented. 

During the evening there will also be a silent auction to benefit the Sprinkler Fund.  The next phase of the sprinkler project is due this summer and it’s time to raise the funds to support it.  

To sign up your chili or to donate an item for the auction, contact Jed Else at  Jedediah.j.else@gmail.com.

 Time to Paint!  

The colors have been chosen and a date has been set.  On January 17th we will begin painting the fellowship hall after Hmong service.  If you are skilled with a brush or good with helping plan to be here next Sunday after 10:30am worship to begin prep or at 4pm to begin painting.  Contact Mike Klebs with any questions or volunteer at MikeKlebs@gmail.com.

Committee Meetings resume this month. 

All committees meet on the third Thursday of the month at 6:00pm.  This month’s meetings are on January 21st.  All committees will meet in the fellowship hall first for devotion before breaking off into the committees.

Men and Women’s Bible Study 

Women’s Bible Study will be on the last Saturday of the month at 10:00am in the fellowship hall beginning January 30th.  Cara Ewings will be leading the study.  The topic will be announced next week.

Men’s Bible Study will be on the 1st Sunday of the month at 9:00am beginning February 6th.   The first study is Five Things You Can Do to Live a Jesus-Centered Life and will be led by Pastor Ewings.   Location to be announced next week.

Sign up sheets will be posted when material and location are finalized.

Life is busy. When will it slow down? Are you distracted? 

Is your marriage distracted? God designed marriage between one man and one woman and only he can help rid your marriage of the distractions you face. Join us for a marriage enrichment weekend February 26-28 at the Dimond Center Hotel. The cost is $330 per couple and includes lodging, breakfast both mornings and lunch on Saturday. Spend your weekend learning how to get rid of the distractions in your marriage by tuning in, turning off, communicating, listening well and fighting fair – all with God’s help. Space is limited, so register early. See the poster and brochure in the fellowship hall or visit wels.net/adult-discipleship for more information and to register.

Announcements for the week of January 3rd

Parent’s Night Out on Friday, January 8th, 6:00 - 9:00pm.  Faith Lutheran School’s parent organization Parent, Teacher, Friends or PTF will be hosting a night off for parents.  You may drop your toddler to school age child off for them to enjoy an evening of fun with a light dinner, movie, crafts and games.  The theme is Pajamas.  Text Tina Henry at 240-0623 to sign up, volunteer, or for more information.

Craft Day is January 9th, 10:00am - 2:00pm.  A time for the ladies to enjoy a devotion and work on a craft project.  This month’s theme is Pinterest.  Look up a new project on Pinterest to try or bring any other project you want to work on.  Snacks will be provided.  Contact Claire Zarnstorff for more information at 792-9688 or alaskimo731@gmail.com.

Chili Cook Off and Silent Auction!  On January 15th at 6:00pm bring your best chili to see how it rates against all the others.  Does your chili have beef, caribou, chicken or moose?  Is it mild or could it be used as fire starter? Well we want to try it and see how good it is.  Don’t have a great recipe? Don’t worry, just come enjoy all the great chili that will be presented. 

During the evening there will also be a silent auction to benefit the Sprinkler Fund.  The next phase of the sprinkler project is due this summer and it’s time to raise the funds to support it.  

To sign up your chili or to donate an item for the auction, contact Jed Else at  Jedediah.j.else@gmail.com.

The start of 2016 brings new offering envelopes.  Please look for yours in the front entry.  If you would like offering envelopes for yourself please contact the office at office@FaithAlaska.com

Has any of your contact information changed over the past year?  Please let the office know if you have changed your phone number, email or address at office@FaithAlaksa.com.

Committee Meetings resume this month.  All committees meet on the third Thursday of the month at 6:00pm.  This month’s meetings are on January 21st. 

New Year's Eve Worship, New Bible Study Time and Upcoming Events

New Year's Eve -  Join us at 7pm, December 31st to begin your New Year with a worship service.

New Bible Study/Sunday School Time - Beginning this Sunday January 3rd, Bible Study and Sunday School will begin at 9:00am.  

Toddler Time - Toddler time will resume at 10am on Wednesday January 6th. 

Parent's Night Out - Faith Lutheran School's parent organization will be hosting a parent's night out on Friday, January 8th 6-9pm, for toddler and school age children.

Craft Day - January Craft Day is Saturday the 9th, 10am-2pm.   This month's theme is:  Pinterest Crafts.

Chili Cook Off - January 15th at 6pm.  Along with a best chili competition there will be a silent auction to benefit the Sprinkler Fund.  

December 13th Announcements

Outreach needs you to help with distributing flyers for our Christmas services.  Please meet at the church on Saturday, December 19th at 1:00 to help.  You can also pick up flyers to give out in your neighborhood if you would like.

Bake Sale -PTF will be sponsoring a bake sale to benefit the school.  Items will be available Friday the 18th at noon, and Sunday the 20th before service.

Join us for Advent for Families! Sunday evenings, at 6:00 pm through December 20th, we’d like to invite you to an Advent devotion.  Families will have the opportunity to construct an Advent craft and join together in a devotion about the coming Savior.  All the materials will be provided as well as a light supper.  The crafts are an Advent wreath, wooden nativity, sand ornament, and epiphany calendar. All are welcome and invited!

Soup suppers on Wednesdays at 6:00pm.  Bring soup, salad, bread or any dish to share and enjoy a time of fellowship before the 7:00pm mid week Advent service.

Mid week Advent services at 7:00pm.  Join us each Wednesday before Christmas as we prepare for the coming of our Savior.   

 Faith Lutheran School and Preschool will have their Christmas performance on December 18th at the UAA Recital Hall at 6:30pm.  The program for this year is:  Did You Know?   Come enjoy the retelling of the birth of our savior with music and singing.

Teens grades 7-12! It’s time again for our Christmas Break Lock-In!

Put it on your schedule: Tuesday, December 29th from 9:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. the next morning.

Games, Bible study, movies, snacks, and a pancake breakfast. Sleep is optional. Bring a friend!

Watch for more information and a Signup Genius link coming soon. Contact Mr. Schneck (331-7761) if you have any questions.

Christmas Worship Schedule

Sundays -               9:15am Sunday School/Bible Study

                                   10:30am Worship Service

Wednesdays -        6:00pm Soup Supper Potluck

                                   7:00pm Mid Week Advent Service

Christmas Eve -      6:00pm Christmas Eve Service

                                   10:00pm Candlelight Service

Christmas Day -   10:00am Christmas Service

New Year’s Eve - 7:00pm New Year’s Service

Christmas for Kids

When?  

Saturday, December 12th, 9 to 11am

Who? 

All children ages 3-10

What?  

Kids will enjoy  Christmas crafts, snacks, singing, graham cracker nativity construction and the Christmas story while you get some shopping done.

Where? 

Faith Lutheran Church and School

5200 Lake Otis Parkway  -  (907)563-3499

Christmas Party on Friday at 6pm