Family Camp: Interview with Pastor Archibald Campbell

Why family camp? David Johnson talked to Anchorage City Church (ACC) Pastor Archibald Campbell about the camp this year, and asked why ACC members should consider going, about accomodations, how to get there, and more. Listen to the interview (2:23) here. You can also find additional information about the camp here in City Church News.

New to ACC, or considering ACC as a church home? You're welcome too!

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.

If you can help New Direction with their move, please contact ACC at 344-2141.

ACC is excited about this blessed union between our church and New Direction. We are looking forward to doing God's work together.

Anchorage City Church To Ordain Women

Anchorage City Church has a history of ordaining women ministers. However, that ordination action was never to recognize Eph. 4:11 - gifts in the ordination process. The historical thought was that only men could be apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers. The elders of City Church have come to the conviction that recognizing the Eph.4 gifts in women is a very important action to take in the full releasing of ministries in our church.

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.

ACC Family Camp - July 7, 8 & 9th

Come enjoy the great outdoors with ACC!!!

Get away from it all at Family Camp! We will be camping at Alaska Christian Retreats on the 7th, 8th & 9th of July.

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

Come play the dice game Bunko and have a great time while getting to know other ladies who attend ACC! The game night will take place at Kelli Van Horne’s home and dinner will be provided!!! Starts at 5:30 pm and ends at 8:30 pm. Space is limited to 24, so get directions to Kelli's house and sign up now at the information table in the lobby.

ACC Monthly Share-a-Dish Picnic - Tuesday, June 27th

Come have a terrific time with your church family from 6:30-9:30 pm here at ACC. Each family brings a side dish and whatever meat they want to grill up! ACC provides hotdogs and drinks and plenty of fellowship! There will also be games and fun activities for all ages!!! Hope to see you there!

Clothes Drive Continues...

A clothes drive for Church of God of Prophecy is starting today for their revival happening June 18-25. Drop clothes off at the information table in the lobby, or in the church office on or before June 16th.

Support the Sanctity of Marriage

Keep marriage in the state of Alaska sacred. Our State’s amendment to the Constitution defines marriage between a man and a woman. Send a postcard to our Senator and the House of Representatives in support of this amendment. Please see the information table in the lobby for postcards and details about this important petition.