Sunday, April 23, 2006

Auction & Spaghetti Feed - Sunday, April 30th

Come support the Tulsa City Church Team while enjoying a great meal! The activities will start after the 2nd service in the auditorium. The meal will consist of spaghetti, salad and garlic bread. Plates are $5 per person. Auction items will include everything from babysitting services to desserts.

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!!!

Archibald and Betsy Campbell have arrived and are still in need of many household items that are listed below. Please read more about the Campbells in the City Life Newsletter available at the information table in the lobby. If you have items to donate to them, please call the church office at 344-2141. Some major items that they are in need of are:
  • 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

Everyone get ready for this special event on May 6th starting at 9am in the ACC parking lot. This year ACC is expecting over 1600 bikes, trikes and hogs of various makes and models, to gather together to get prayed over. A Bike Parade will start heading down to the Park Strip at around 12:30 pm.

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 Chulitna River flows from Broad Pass (near Denali Park), south to Talkeetna, then on the Big Susitna we float for another 15 miles to end at Sunshine. I also have a personal website for anyone wanting more info on rafting Alaskan rivers. http://paddling.jimstrutz.com You can also find photos and information from previous trips that we've done.

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

Every month we do a new class through Beacon Universtiy: Institute of Ministry. This month's class will be part II of Romans, and we will be looking closely at chapters 5-8. There is no requirement to have taken part 1 before this class, it stands on its own. The outline for this section is:

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

Just to keep you up to date, We've been studying historical arguments of theology, and how they relate to modern day religious groups. In a couple weeks we will turn to studying modern cults and heresies, and look for their historical roots.

If this seems interesting to you, we would love to see you on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m.