Tuesday, December 26, 2006
New Year's Eve Worship, Prayer and Candlelight Service
Everyone is encouraged to come out for a night of prayer and worship as we celebrate what God has done throughout the year. There will be different worship teams playing throughout the evening, and Pastor Irwin will be saying a special prayer when we begin the candlelight portion of the service.
This service will take place from 6-9pm on Sunday, December 31st. Complimentary cookies and coffee will be served.
Monday, December 18, 2006
New Foundations Bible Study Starts January 11th
Youth Winter Camp - Jan 12th - 15th
All Junior and Senior High youth are invited to come have a fun time at North Star Bible Camp. Departure time is at 4pm on the 12th from the church, and everyone will return at 1pm on the 15th. Please access the Youth page on the website for more information. Please call Pastor Shane on or before January 7th to register.
ACC Ordination Information
Friday, December 15, 2006
This Christmas Give the Gift of a Strong Marriage
Join dozens of other couples in an eight week course that has a track record of transforming marriages, including some right here at Anchorage City Church. The Marriage Course is an internationally recognized teaching for every marriage, whether in dangerous waters or sailing on smooth seas.
Each evening consists of simple but powerful teaching and private husband / wife discussion and exercises. The course is based on Bible principles but is helpful to people with or without a Christian background or church experience.
The course is just $100 for all eight evenings, and includes supper, childcare and course materials. Course meetings are on Friday evenings, from 6:30 to 9:00 PM starting January 12 and running through March 9, 2007 (except March 2).
You can find out more details about the course from the Anchorage City Church Calendar, from the Marriage Course USA website, or by calling the City Church office at 344-2141.
Please register no later than January 7, 2007. Early registration is advised because space is limited to the first 50 couples to sign up. Please register with the ACC Church office during normal office hours.
Note to you who are not yet married: we have a course for you, too. It is the Marriage Preparation Course. It starts in late March.
Men, if you are looking for a present for your wife this Christmas, you can't beat this one!
Tuesday, December 05, 2006
There Will Not be a Women's Prayer Breakfast in December
Sunday, December 03, 2006
Angel Tree Recipients please sign up before December 6th!!!
ACC Carpoolers Needed!
ACC Business Directory Coming Soon!
December 17th - Gift Baskets for Sale at ACC
Ladies...come prepared on December 17th to purchase gift baskets with contents ranging from chocolates and popcorn to gift certificates and luxurious soaps. All proceeds from the basket sales go to the Lydia House in Eagle River. The Lydia House assists women who are transitioning out of prison.
For more information, please call Janice Ridgeway at 344-2141.
Pre-Service Prayer is Back!!!
ACC's Angel Tree
Each year ACC wants to bless our children and families in need. If you are in need and would like your child or children (under 18) to be blessed or, if you know of a family in need of a Holiday basket (turkey or ham and all the trimmings for a holiday dinner), please call the church office at 344-2141 to sign them up to get blessed.
Be a Blessing...
If you are able to bless a child at ACC, please pick an angel tag off of the large tree in the lobby. The tags have the name of a child and their gender, age and gift they would like. Please return the unwrapped gift to the office, or to the information counter during service times on Sundays, before December 20th.
If you are able to provide a ham or turkey for the Holiday baskets, please call the church office at 344-2141.
New Year's Eve Worship Night and Candlelight Service
New Year's Eve we will have a great time of worship as we bring in the new year with various bands from ACC! Come prepared to sing your heart out to the Lord from 9pm until midnight.
We will also have a candlelight service as we remember the blessings God has bestowed upon us all year as well as give God thanks for all the blessings to come in the new year. Light refreshments will be available. Please call the church office at 344-2141 for more information.
ACC Christmas Program - December 23rd & 24th
Friday, November 10, 2006
Men's Night Out - Tuesday, November 14th
All men are encouraged to come out for dinner, fellowship and a great teaching about "Catching the Wind of God." Learn how to grow in Christ as you take heed to what the Holy Spirit is directing you to do. Men's Night Out starts at 6pm and you can sign up at the Information counter or call the church office at 344-2141 for more information.
Women's Prayer Breakfast - November 18th
Volunteers Needed for the Thanksgiving Blessing at CrossPoint Community Church
The days and times to help are:
Sunday, November 19th from 3 - 4:30pm
Monday, November 20th from 3-5:00pm
If you can help with these blessing, please sign up at ACC's information counter or call the church office at 344-2141.
ACC's Thanksgiving Potluck Gathering is Monday, November 20th
Monday, October 23, 2006
Alaskan Christmas Bazaar is November 11th!!!
The Christmas Bazaar will be Saturday, November 11th from 9am - 4pm. There will be vendors selling everything from Holiday cooking items and ornaments to homemade crafts and jewelry. Come and kick off the Holiday season by browsing through every room at ACC and find that hidden treasure that you've been searching for. Vendor booths will be located all throughout the building, including upstairs!
Food and coffee will also be available for purchase. If you want to sell your items at the bazaar, there are just a few spaces left to purchase for $50. For a vendor application or more information, please log onto: Alaskanchristmas.com
See you at the bazaar!
Come help decorate ACC for the Holidays on November 7th!
November 5th Night of Worship and Prayer is rapidly approaching!!!
Sunday, October 15, 2006
ACC's Christmas Play is now recruiting adult and child actors, writers, musicians and sound & stage people!!!
ACC Members...We need candy and grocery bags!!!
Children's Kingdom Faire - October 31st from 5-8pm
King's Kids Kickoff Meeting is Saturday, October 21st
King's Kids is starting up again! King's Kids are for children 8 years or older and they will be learning everything from new forms of worship to dance routines and working with puppets. King's Kids will be helping around the community and doing various performances during church services. The meeting is from 9am - 12pm in the ACC Prayer Room, and a meeting will happen every month at the same time. Dates are to be announced. For more details, please call Marce Ewing at 337-5462.
Friday, October 06, 2006
October 9th - Disaster Preparedness Meeting
Volunteers needed in preparation for November 5th Night of Worship and Prayer
We are looking for volunteers to help with poster distribution. Please sign up at the information counter or call Suzie Richardson at the church office at 344-2141.
Friday Night Street Ministry Needs Your Donations!
Truth Project Make up Sessions Start Sunday, Oct. 15th
ACC Indoor Potluck Gathering - October 17th from 6-8pm
Beacon University Class - October 19th, 20th & 21st
October 19th: 6:30-9:30pm
October 20th: 6:30-9:30pm
October 21st: 8:30am - 12:30 pm
Please register by calling Jim Strutz at 344-2141, or email him at jim@accchurch.org
New Date for Couples Fellowship & Dessert Night - October 21st
Women's Prayer Breakfast - October 28th @ 9am
Baby Dedication will be October 29th at both services
Tuesday, September 19, 2006
New Foundations Ministries Class begins September 21st
This class takes place on Thursdays from 7-9pm and goes for nine weeks. Please get contact information and sign up at the information counter.
Volunteers needed for November 11th Christmas Bazaar
Working Women's Bible Study starts September 21st
Directions to Suzie Covault’s home from City Church:
Take 100th to Humphrey drive and turn right
Turn Right onto Dimond Blvd
Merge onto New Seward going towards downtown
Take the Tudor exit and stay to the right
Tudor then becomes Muldoon
Turn right onto E 16th Ave
Turn right onto State Street
Turn right onto Giddeon Circle
Suzie’s addres 8070 Giddeon Circle
Her phone number is: 333-5898
Beacon University Class begins Thursday, September 21st
For costs, registration and information please call Jim Strutz at 344-2141.
There will be no Women's Prayer Breakfast for the month of September
Men of Destiny: Realizing God's Vision Men's Retreat will be September 29th - October 1st
Cost is $100 with partial scholarships available. Contact Jim Lamson at 242-4617 if you are in need of a scholarship or would like to fund a scholarship. The cost of the retreat is less if you are only able to come for part of the weekend. Please make checks to City Church.
Bring: Changes of clothes, winter gear, snacks, sleeping gear, Bible, paper & pen, musical instruments if any, and other gear for activities being planned. Most of all...Bring an open heart for God to move in!
Schedule:
- Last car pool group leaves ACC @ 6:15 pm on Friday
- Meet at North Star Camp by 8 pm on Friday
- Leave the camp by 1pm on Sunday
- Optional stop for lunch on the way back
Directions: Drive to Wilow and just beyond mile 71 on the Parks Hwy, turn right on Willow-Fishook Road. Camp is on the right about 12.5 miles up. The camp is about 1 3/4 hours from City Church.
If you like to have fun, be encouraged, get refreshed and get connected to other men, then this is the weekend for you!!!
Saturday, October 7th is a Couple's Dessert and Fellowship Night
Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Invest in Your Marriage This Fall
Already been on the course? Pass this on to a friend or family member. This course is for all kinds of marriages: good marriages, not-so-good marriages, and marriages that need help. Read what couples who have been on the course say about it.
The course covers the following topics:
Tue Sept 12 Building Strong Foundations
Tue Sept 19 The Art of Communication
Tue Sept 26 Resolving Conflict
Tue Oct 3 The Power of Forgiveness
Tue Oct 10 Parents and In-Laws
Tue Oct 17 Sexual intimacy
Tue Oct 24 Love in Action
Tue Nov 7 The Marriage Course Supper
Listen to an interview (MP3, 2:24) with John Beier about the course >>>
For additional information on the course see our calendar event page for September 12.
Monday, August 28, 2006
Love Inc. will hold a community meeting on September 8th
Do you have a heart for people in need? If you do then please come to the public forum meeting on:
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Working Women's Bible Study - Starts September 7th
Directions from ACC:
Take 100th to Bayshore Drive and take a left.
Turn right onto Admiralty Bay Drive,
Turn Right onto CHiniak Bay Drive.
Turn left onto Amber Bay Loop.
Bonnie's number is 522-3537.
The second study on September 21st will take place at Helen Hardin's home. Please call her at 274-3582 for directions. All other studies will take place at Bonnie's home. Please sign up for this study at the information booth, or call the church office at 344-2141.
Ordination of Mary Glazier - Aug 19th at 2pm in the ACC Auditorium
Everyone is invited to the Ordination Celebration of Mary Glazier. She is the founder and president of Windwalkers International. A Haida Indian born in Ketchikan, Alaska, Mary was nurtured in her early faith by the Salvation Army. In 1971 she received a life transforming baptism of the Holy Spirit and has since been a powerful instrument in the hands of God. Her Ministry, Windwalkers International was birthed by the Holy Spirit in 1990.
Mary is an active member of the Anchorage Evangelical Pastors Fellowship, a network of over 90 pastors in Anchorage, Alaska. God has used her internationally to instruct and lead on the subject of spiritual warfare. She currently works with Cindy Jacobs and Chuck Pierce on the U.S. Strategic Prayer Network and on the Mission America National Committee. Mary also serves as an advisor for the International Reconciliation Coalition.
HIPPA Forces Changes in Hospital Procedures
Individuals are responsible for making outside contact when hospitalized. If you find yourself in this situation, please call, or make arrangements to have someone else call:
*Prayer Chain - 250-8782
*Church Office - 344-2141
"Believing God" Women's Bible Study Starts September 26th
It will take place on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm in the ACC Prayer Room. Please register before September 3rd to ensure your study materials arrive on time. The cost for the materials is to be announced. To register, please call the church office at 344-2141 to register or stop by the information booth in the lobby.
ACC Family Potluck Picnic - August 15th @ 6:30 pm
Please call the office at 344-2141 if you have any questions.
Tuesday, August 08, 2006
Acclaimed Author and Lecturer Alistair Petrie will speak at ACC on Friday, Aug 18th @ 7pm
He has written "Releasing Heaven on Earth", "A Sacred Trust" and "Transformed - People-Cities-Nations". Come hear how he explains how to retain God's presence and Glory following times of revival in order that transformation at all levels of society is released and tetained. Don't miss this opportunity to receive an impartation from this incredible leader in the body of Christ.
Women's Prayer Breakfast - Aug 26th
Thursday, July 27, 2006
Tithe Box is reserved for New Direction
Water Baptism will take place on Sunday, Aug 13th at 1pm
Children will be dismissed to their classes during worship starting Sunday, Aug 6th.
Monday, July 17, 2006
Recruitment for Children's Church Volunteers has Started!
Items left behind at Family Camp can be picked up in the Church Office
New Church Rosters are now Available!
Ruben Kassabian - July 23rd & 24th @ ACC
He will be speaking at both services on Sunday and at 7pm both evenings in the Prayer Room. There will be light refreshments served at the evening services. Please call the church office at 344-2141 if you have any questions.
Monday, July 10, 2006
Jr. & Sr. High Summer Camp - July 28th - July 31st
Bring:
A Delightful Attitude
Clothes (4 day supply) & Two pairs of shoes
Toiletries (Especially deodorant)
Sleeping bag & pillow
Mosquito repellent & Sunscreen Bible and Notepad
Camera & snacks
Towel & Swim suit (modest please)
Don't bring:
Anything Illegal
Radios, TVs
MP3s, IPods
DVD Players, Walkmans
Gameboys
Camp cost is $125 and the food and lodging are excellent! Please call Pastor Shane at 344-2141 for more information. North Star Bible Camp's # is 495-6378. See ya there!
CHRISTS MC Send-off Show - Friday, July 14 @ ACC
Monthly Potluck Picnic - Tuesday, July 25th @ ACC
ACC provides the grills, hot dogs, drinks, games and prizes! The fun starts at 6:30 pm and goes until around 9:30. Please call the church office at 344-2141 if you have any questions.
Thursday, July 06, 2006
Marriage Course Starts September 12 @ ALCC
God has given us the ability to bless future generations of our families through our marriages. Good marriages can build a legacy of multi-generational faithfulness into children. Work on your marriage by attending the ten-week Marriage Course presented by our friends at Abbott Loop Community Church starting September 12, 2006. You can register for the course by calling John or Janet Beier at 522-8542. Additional information appears in the ACC calendar.
Monday, July 03, 2006
Anchorage City Church Now On iTunes
One advantage of iTunes is that it automates the process of downloading audio information from the Internet and then uploading it to an iPod or other similar devices.
iTunes users can find "Good News from Anchorage City Church" in the "Podcast Directory." To find it, launch iTunes and click on "Podcasts" on the left side menu. Click "Podcast Directory" at the bottom of the window. Within the Podcast Directory there is a search box on the left side. Enter "Anchorage City Church" and press
You can subscribe by clicking on the gray "subscribe" button. By subscribing, you can see the entire list of available sermons. Press "update" in the upper right at any time to see if new audio material is available. Press the gray "get" button to download a sermon. If you have an iPod or similar device, you can then easily upload the sermon for later listening.
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
Family Camp: Interview with Pastor Archibald Campbell
New to ACC, or considering ACC as a church home? You're welcome too!
Thursday, June 22, 2006
New Directions Moves into ACC's Building Saturday, June 24th
New Direction is a youth-oriented Christian church that was founded in 1996. They are a local church body based in Anchorage, Alaska. They are not part of a specific denomination but consider themselves to be a part of the larger universal Church which is comprised of all sincere followers of Jesus Christ.
WHAT THEY BELIEVE:
They believe that the entire duty of mankind is summed up in two very simple commands - "Love God wholeheartedly and love your neighbor as yourself" (Matthew 22:34-40). To live this out in sincerity is the essence of the Christian life. They believe that God loves the entire human race and that He has offered forgiveness and blessing to all who sincerely seek Him (John 3:16 and Romans 10:12-13).
Some of New Direction's goals are:
- To develop a Christian community made up of diverse people that are committed to loving God and loving each other.
- To be a sincere representation of God's grace and mercy to people who don't know Him.
- To build bridges with counter-culture youth that will enable us to speak God's words of life and hope to them.
- To extend God's healing touch to hurting people.
- To be obedient to Jesus' command to make disciples by teaching people how to follow Christ and live a life that is pleasing to Him.
ACC is excited about this blessed union between our church and New Direction. We are looking forward to doing God's work together.
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Anchorage City Church To Ordain Women
This is from the first page of Women's Ministry, a document that describes City Church's journey in coming to its first ordination of a woman as a pastor.
You can read the entire 10 page document (PDF) here. We also talked about this issue at a special church family meeting on June 11, 2006. You can listen to an MP3 recording of that meeting here.
Monday, June 12, 2006
ACC Family Camp - July 7, 8 & 9th
Come enjoy the great outdoors with ACC!!!
Both cabin and tent camping are available. Cabins are limited and are $30 per night (first come, first served basis) and tent space is $3 per night. Sign up now at the information table in the lobby or call the church office at 344-2141 to register. For a map to the campsite, info about the scavenger hunt and complete information, please pick up an information packet at the information table in ACC's lobby.
Ladies Bunko Night - Thursday, June 29th
Monday, June 05, 2006
Clothes Drive Continues...
Support the Sanctity of Marriage
Saturday, May 13, 2006
Women's Farewell Gathering for the Tulsa City Church Women is on Friday, May 26th at 7pm!!!
Special Offering for Tulsa City Church on May 21st!!!
Celebrate Alaska takes place on Saturday, May 20th
ACC's 2006/07 Roster Update Forms are Available
Sunday, April 23, 2006
Auction & Spaghetti Feed - Sunday, April 30th
The proceeds from this event will help the Tulsa City Church Team fund their trip to Oklahoma and also help provide for the start up of their church. If you have any items to donate to the auction please call Debbie or Bob Diskerud at 830-0554 for more information.
Sunday, April 09, 2006
ACC's New Family Life Pastors Have Arrived!!!
- Bookshelves
- Dressers & kid's room furniture
- Computer & Computer Desk
- Dishes, pots & pans
- Sporting goods (skates, sleds, bikes, etc.)
- Bike Trailer
- Clothes, Coats & Boots
Thank you for your donation!
"The Gathering" Bike Blessing Event is on May 6th
This year's Bike Blessing will feature live band performances from "Something Simple" and "Balico" as well as a live DJ from KAFC at ACC, and a booth from KLOVE radio station at the Park Strip. ARCTIC ATTACK stunt team will be on the scene demonstrating their talent for the crowd!
There will be complimentary muffins, doughnuts, pastries, coffee and juice. 100th Ave Espresso will have specialty coffee available for purchase.
The schedule of events for the day:
9am- 10:15:
- Introduction and announcements
- Registration of bikers
- Performances by Arctic Attack Stunt team, the bands Balico and Something Simple.
10:30 am - 12noon:
- Prayer by Lt. Governor Loren Leman
- Special Presentation
- Performances by bands and Arctic Attack
12noon - 2:00pm
- Parade of riders depart to Park Strip
- Park Strip Ceremony begins with Veterans Color Guard
- Speech by Mayor Begich and Special Presentation
- Group blessing over riders and bikes
Volunteers are still needed to help with set-up/clean-up, registration, bike parking and other areas. If you would like to volunteer or need more information about the event, please call Carol at 344-2141.
Thursday, April 06, 2006
Summer Fun: Fellowship on a River
Every year I organize a river rafting trip for members of ACC and friends. Last year we explored the Nelchina and Tazlina river system, and this year we will do the same on the mighty Chulitna. This is a mild float trip that is suitable for children, pets and novice oarsmen. The camping areas are all unimproved wilderness areas, so you will need a tent, sleeping bag, and other camping equipment. However, I do have a private stash of extra stuff if you have need.
The trip is scheduled for four (or five) days, June 17 to20 (or 21). The
I still have a few spaces left in my boats for passengers and oarsmen, but but these may be spoken for soon. So if you are interested, let me know quick. Also, if you have access to a raft or other suitable craft, or are planning on coming and have extra space in you boat, let me know. These trips only get better with a larger group size. While this is primarily a Christian raft trip, we certainly welcome pre-Christians to join in the fun, so invite your neighbors.
Beacon University: Class of the Month
Free from Wrath - chapter 5
Free from Sin - chapter 6
Free from Law - chapter 7
Free from Death - chapter 8
The video classroom portion of this study will be presented on April 20 & 21 at 6:30 p.m., and April 22 at 8:30 a.m. The class is taught by Dr. Ron Cottle, one of the best Bible teachers to be found anywhere. This man knows the book of Romans better than just about anyone.
Come see me for more information and the text books, or email me at jim@accchurch.org
More "God Stuff" Bible Study
If this seems interesting to you, we would love to see you on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
Bible Study Group - With Jim Strutz
So far we haven't gotten past the New Testament era, and have discussed Judaizers, legalism, conservatism, and liberalism. And I have to say, we've had a lot of fun doing it. While Judaizing isn't such a hot topic today, it is in reality a form of the common legalism that we do see so much of. Much of our time was spent discussing how easy it is to slip into patterns of legalistic thought and practice that are not truely godly. They just seem to be so.
Next week our plan is to discuss Gnosticism and it's present manifestation of New Age Religions. With a soon to be released movie, and current best seller based largely on a Gnostic view of Christianity and the Bible, this is certainly a contemporary issue.
If any of this sounds interesting to you, come join us at ACC, Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. We'll be meeting upstairs in room 207. Do a little preliminary research on Gnosicism if you have a chance, and we can discuss what we find.