The Marriage Course

Our friends at Crosspoint Community Church are starting the Marriage Course on Wednesday, January 14, 2008. This eight week course will help strengthen any marriage, whether it is on the rocks or doing great.

Contact Kristen Bierma 868-5147 for additional information or to register. The course is $50, and that includes a light dinner and childcare.

Angela Thomas @ ACC January 9 and 10!

Anchorage City Church Women’s Ministry will be hosting two special events with author, speaker and Bible teacher Angela Thomas. This event is for women and teen girls.

The first event titled Wild About You is Friday, January 9th, 2009 at 7:00 pm for junior and senior high girls. The cost is $5.00. Registration is not required but is an option. You can register on the Anchorage City Church website.

The second event Do You Think I’m Beautiful will be held Saturday, January 10th, 2009 from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. The cost is $35.00 and includes lunch. To have an accurate count for lunch registration is required by Monday, January 6th. Any registrants after the 6th will not be guaranteed a lunch. Online registration is possible on the ACC website for this event as well.

We are excited about this opportunity to have Angela Thomas minister in Alaska. She is a dynamic speaker, Lifeway Bible teacher and best-selling author of 10 books, one of which is titled, Do You Think I’m Beautiful? Speaking from her own brokenness and God’s great love, Angela motivates us to live faithful passionate lives.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Anchorage City Church Ministries & Partnerships

People sometimes ask about the ministries and partnerships that Anchorage City Church supports. Much of the answer to this question can be seen on the ACC website:

• Ministries of the Church
• Missions Projects and Partnerships

We recently put together a small brochure that lists these ministries and partnerships. This is an Adobe PDF document and is designed to be printed on both sides.

Healing the Heart Schedule for 2009

"And the LORD said unto me, Amos, what seest thou? And I said, A plumbline. Then said the LORD, behold, I will set a plumbline in the midst of my people. . ." - AMOS 7:8 (KJV)

"Healing the hurts of the past that effect us today."

Healing The Heart is designed to give a person an understanding of why they cope with pain, disappointments, insecurities and ambitions in the ways that they do. These teachings deal with wounds and hurts that we have all received in life and how they have affected our personalities. Biblically based, it's practical benefits are immeasurable to those who choose to open themselves to the Holy Spirit. This workshop has been liberating, healing and helpful to many people.


Healing The Heart is an intensive teaching of biblical principles and truths aimed at helping us understand why we are like we are and to expose the deceptions that have influenced our behavior. Healing The Heart is concluded with an application time in which you will be given an opportunity to apply these principles to your own life through self disclosure. No child care is provided for the workshop. It is recommended that married couples take Healing The Heart together, if possible but it's not a requirement.

The Healing The Heart workshop will consist of a series of lectures, videos and personal ministry dealing with the wounds and hurts that we all receive in life and how they affect our personalities. It is designed to help you understand yourself, you disappointments, you insecurities, your ambitions, and how you can more effectively serve God.

"Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life." - Proverbs 4:23

HEALING THE HEART WORKSHOP SCHEDULED WEEK:

Sunday
2:00pm-6:30pm Anchorage City Church
Monday
6:30pm-10:30pm Anchorage City Church
Tuesday
6:30pm-10:30pm Anchorage City Church
Wednesday
6:30pm-11:00pm Anchorage City Church
Thursday
--NO MEETING--
Friday
6:00pm Retreat location to be announced
Saturday
All Day Retreat location to be announced
Sunday
All morning until Sunday afternoon Retreat location to be announced

Cost for the workshop is $150.00 per person, which is including a Healing The Heart handbook, meals and lodging for the ministry weekend retreat. A non-refundable $50.00-per-person deposit is required upon application and will be applied toward the total cost of the workshop. The balance is due before the first day of the course. Limited financial aid may be available for those in special need.

For more information please feel free contact Roger or Pam Schoeniger (344-2141) or email the church office. An application form and understanding/commitment form is also required.

Facing the Holidays After the Death of a Loved One

The Christmas holidays are a time of gathering for families and friends and that makes it hard when one is missing because of death. On Wednesday evening, December 7 at 7 PM, we want to come alongside you in your grief and provide some practical insights on surviving the holidays without that loved one. The meeting will be upstairs at Anchorge City Church in Room 209. For additional information contact Ann Neavill at 727-3057 or see the GriefShare website.


Holidays: They’ll Never Be the Same from GriefShare on Vimeo.

Facing the Thanksgiving Holiday.....Alone

Facing the holidays after divorce can be a daunting challenge. Others are facing that same challenge. You can get helpful tools and encouragement at our special Divorce Care workshop on Thursday, November 20 at Anchorage City Church. Call Lori Rowley at 561-5580 for information or to sign up for the free evening workshop. See the Divorce Care web page on the ACC website for more information.

Hearing the Voice of God - A Workshop and Retreat

Register now to attend November 9 - 16, 2008

Cost

The cost of the workshop is $119 per person. This amount includes a workbook and weekend meals at the retreat center.

Reservations

To reserve your place, send your $25 non-refundable deposit to Anchorage City Church, or register and pay online. The balance is due when the workshop begins.

Most sessions are held in the ACC prayer room. The weekend retreat is at the Holy Spirit Retreat Center in Anchorage. The workshop starts Sunday, November 9 at 2 PM and meets each weekday evening (except Wednesday) and concludes at the retreat location at 2 PM the following Sunday. The workshop consists of almost 40 hours of teaching and activities.

Teaching topics include:

• Biblical foundation for hearing God
• Hindrances to hearing
• Listening in nature
• Dreams and dream interpretation
• Centering prayer/meditation
• God's voice in music and movement
• Journaling/prayer diaries
• Fasting
• God's voice in scripture
• The role of the Holy Spirit
• Sanctified imagination and vision

This is an interactive workshop. Time is devoted to teaching, prayer, personal experiences with God and sharing revelations with the group.

If you have questions please see our Hearing the Voice of God webpage or call Lorraine O'Neal at 632-8851.

Unusually Important Churchwide Fast Oct 12 – 19

This is a sobering time we live in, a season to be prayerful and watchful of what the Lord is saying. As a church we hold a week long fast tri-yearly. Through fasting we disrupt our regular routines, sacrifice through self-denial and we purpose to pray over the things that are important to God. We will list the specific prayer points that we are focusing on to keep on hand as you are fasting. Thank you for joining us in this special time of hearing from God and declaring that we are not of this world, even while we are still in this world!

Here is what you can do:

• Choose the method of fasting that you can commit to and then stick with it!
• Join with us at the church building each evening, Mon - Sat, from 5:30PM to 7PM for prayer. We will be meeting nightly in the prayer room
• Break our fast together on Sunday the 19th after the second service with soup and salads. If you would like specific instruction on what you can bring, go by your last name! If it ends in A-L bring a soup. If it ends in M-S bring a salad or Bread. If it ends in a T-Z please bring a side dish or a dessert. The church will provide the drinks and utensils.
• PLEASE Bring Food to donate to the Food Shelf!

Prayer Focus - Preparation for coming season

1. Our Nation
* The elections
* Economy
2. Our Church
* Direction and wisdom for ministry expansion
* Release of miracles
* Financial Provision
* Increased number of Youth Group leaders
3. Individually
* Personal & family spiritual transformations

You can view and print this information about the church fast if you wish.

Bus pickup now possible

If you or someone you know would like to come to our Sunday services, we are now offering bus pickup. We have two small buses and a team of drivers who would be pleased to serve in this way.

We do not have the ability to pick up individuals with walking disabilities. However, AnchorRIDES does bring people to our building most weeks.

To schedule a pickup for Sunday, please call the church office (344.2141) before 4 PM on Friday.

DESIGN: What Has God Made YOU For?

Anchorage City Church is offering a one day workshop called Design on Saturday, October 11, 2008. When you have finished the workshop, you will have a much better sense of your spiritual gifts and how you can begin to put them to use in God's kingdom.

The workshop starts at 9 AM in the Prayer Room upstairs at ACC and continues until 3 PM. There will be a break for lunch on your own. Childcare will be provided.

The workshop is presented by Christian Muntean, the Executive Director of Beyond Borders, and an ACC member.

For additional information call David Johnson at the ACC church office (344.2141).

IGLESIA ANCHORAGE CITY CHURCH EN ESPAÑOL

Anchorage City Church en Español, Usted es Latino? entonces tenemos algo para usted! Participe con nosotros todos los Domingos en nuestro servicio de las 12PM, el sermón es traducido al español através de audífonos. Y después cada Jueves a las 7PM nos reunimos para un estudio bíblico y cantamos música latina completamente en español. Para mas información contacte a Víctor y Carmen Romero al 907.317.0262 o por e-mail romero@accchurch.org

Dios te ama como eres!!!

Small Groups officially launch this weekend

Anchorage City Church small groups and classes for Fall 2008 officially launch this Sunday, September 14. During the 10 AM and noon services we will introduce small group leaders and provide an opportunity for you to talk to them about their groups after the worship services.

We'll also be providing our most up-to-date small groups menu. You can download a copy of the Fall small groups menu here.

Spanish Translation, starting Sept 14th

Hello amigos and amigas,

Well, we are really excited to announce that starting Sept 14th, we will be offering headsets to Spanish speaking attendees, so they could listen to the service sermon in Spanish. Translator will be provided at the 12pm service, every Sunday.

Questions, please e-mail me at az@accchurch.org or call me at 344-2141 ext 24.

Bendiciones (blessings).

A.Z. Suarez

Updated Small Groups List

We have added more small groups and classes since the last blog post....and more are coming in the weeks ahead. But so you can plan your time, we want to provide this information now. We'll have updated lists coming up. This list is divided by group type.

Here is the downloadable/printable list. This will be handed out on Sunday, September 7 at both ACC services.

ACC Classes and Small Groups List

Quite a few classes and small groups are in the works at Anchorage City Church. Some have already started; others will start within the next few weeks. Even more classes and groups are coming. We will update this list periodically with new information. For more details on any of these please contact the church office (acc@accchurch.org) or call David Johnson (344.2141) during business hours.

• Open Hearts Connect – A small group for those who have graduated at any time from Healing the Heart. Meets Sundays at noon – 1:30 PM. Starts August 31.
• Group X – A confidential group with a focus on men’s sexual purity. Contact group leader Nick Dallaportas (317-8242)for information about this group.Another group for spouses is also available. Ongoing.
• Genesis Arts Fellowship – Small group with a visual arts focus. Mondays6:30 PM – 8:30 PM. Ongoing.
• The Bible in 90 Days – Read the entire Bible in 90 Days. The group provides insight, accountability, fellowship and encouragement. Includes video teaching. Sunday’s at 9 – 10 AM.Starts September 7.
• Men’s Bible Study -- Shine the Bible on the current issues Christian men face every day. Wednesdays from 7:00 to 8:30PM. Ongoing.
• Men’s Service & Accountability Group-- Meet your brothers Fridays 6:30 to 8PM for service and accountability. Ongoing.
• Active Parenting – Build up your children to effectively meet life by improving parenting skills. Wednesday’s6:30 – 8:30 PM. Starts September 17.
• Worship Training – Learn skills for participating on a worship music team.Meets Tuesdays 7 – 8:30 PM in the ACC auditorium. Starts September 23.
• Grief Share – For those who have lost a deeply loved family member or friend. Walk through with others who care. Wednesdays 7 – 8:30. Starts September 24.
• Crown Finance – Learn God’s financial principles in order to know Christ more intimately and be free to serve Him. Thursdays 7 – 9 PM. Starts September 11.
• Healing the Heart – This workshop will give you Biblical principles and insights for dealing with emotional pain, wounds, loss and disappointment.Starts October 26.
• Divorce Care – Loss of a spouse through divorce is heartbreaking, but God still has good plans for you.Wednesdays 7 – 9 PM. Starts September10.
• Building A Relationship That Works –Delve into your marriage with God’s word and make it even stronger. Open only to graduates of the Marriage Course. Thursday’s 7-9PM. Starts September 25.
• Hearing the Voice of God – Open the eyes of your heart and learn to consistently hear the voice of the Good Shepherd. Starts September 14.
• Men’s Breakfast – Meet with the guys for breakfast, prayer and fellowship.Wednesdays 6 AM. Ongoing.
• Foundations: Bible Baseline – A nine week course covering the basics of the Christian Faith. Sundays during 10 AM sermon time. Starts September 7.
• Foundations: Bible Truths – Two one-hour courses covering Bible books and topics. Take one or both classes. Sunday evenings 6:30 – 8:30 PM. Starts September 14.

The Bible in 90 Days

The Bible in 90 Days is designed to give you the tools to read, ATTENTIVELY, every word of the Bible in just three months.

When taking the course, each participant reads 12 pages a day in your Bible, then gathers with fellow participants once a week. The weekly class meetings provide insight, accountability, fellowship and encouragement. The class is just 60 minutes.

A typical class meeting includes:

• a small group discussion of last week’s reading,
• a videotaped lesson (about 25 minutes),
  
• and a short discussion of the videotaped lesson
  

This class starts on September 7 at 9 AM in Room 209 (upstairs) at Anchorage City Church and continues every Sunday through December 7. When you are done, you will have read every Word!

Watch a Windows Media introductory video here or a QuickTime video about the course here.

For more information, call Ruanne Brock at 333-3210.

Grief Share

This support group, hosted by Ann and Dennis Neavill begins September 24, 2008 and ends December 17, 2008. Meetings are held Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 PM, in Room 209. For more information call Ann Neavill 727-3057.

Open Hearts Connect

This group is for people who attended the August Healing the Heart. Ann and Dennis Neavill host this follow up support group. The group meets Sundays, beginning August 31,

Pastor Richard Speaks on Small Groups (Video)

From the Pastor's Heart

Dear Family,

Be sure to fear the Lord and serve Him faithfully with all your heart; consider what great things He has done for you. 1 Sam.12:24

First of all, 1 want to say thank you to Jesus for the way He continues to provide and guide us as we move forward in faith towards God's purposes as a congregation.
In the past we have used what is called "From the Pastors Heart" as a written communication tool to keep the congregation apprised of what is happening at City Church. I am reviving that method of communication because 1 will be gone for a few weeks on a motorcycle trip, to Milwaukee, Wis. and then to Seattle. I would appreciate your prayers.

There is a noticeable increase in attendance in our weekend services. Some of the increase is part of the Vineyard Church integration and others have chosen to come at "coincidently" the same time. We are honored that all of you have made thechoice to be at City Church. We believe that God has great blessings in store for all of us as we work together with one heart, one mind and one purpose.

In the past few years we have made a concerted effort to engage in ministry beyond the four walls of the City Church building. While our Special Event efforts continue to bear fruit, we continually emphasize and encourage all of you to be people of influence wherever God has placed you; in your family, neighborhood, school, marketplace, recreation, etc. With that in mind, we are praying and listening for God's direction in the expansion of all ministries. During our church-wide fast, in January, the Lord spoke one word to me, "decentralize." The definition of that word is to reorganize by distributing authority to smaller local units.

Read the entire letter (PDF) >>>

Build Your Marriage This Fall

Build up your marriage this fall with The Marriage Course, an eight-week class that will give your marriage new directions.

The Monday evening course starts on September 22 at 7 PM each evening and combines good teaching, humor, a special dessert, and exercises to strengthen what you are learning. There is no requirement to share with anyone other than your spouse.

Read more about this course and others on our marriage ministry page. The course is $37.50 per person, and includes workbooks and dessert each evening. You can register and pay online. Childcare is provided. Donations to defray childcare expenses are gratefully accepted.

Here's what one couple had to say about the course.

Whatever the state of your marriage, we believe you will find as over 200 have before you that the Marriage Course will simply make your lives together better. Sign up today!

Small Group Leader Training

If you are a small group leader or someone who would like to know more about leading a group, please join us at ACC at 9 AM on Saturday, August 16 for our small group leader orientation and training.

Read more about small groups and more about this session on our Connections/Small Groups page.

Hearing the Voice of God Workshop

Sign up now for this life changing weeklong workshop. Attendees will have encounters with the Lord through teachings about dream interpretation, fasting, centering prayer, prayer journaling, the language of God in nature, music, and other topics. The cost for this workshop is $100.00. You must sign up in advance and pay a $25.00 deposit to reserve your space. Classes are
Sunday September 14 - 2-7 PM
Monday - Tuesday 7-10 PM
Thurday - Friday 7-10 PM
Saturday 8 AM - 10 PM at the Holy Spirit Retreat Center
Sunday 8 AM to 2 PM at the Holy Spirit Retreat Center
For more information or questions, please contact Lorraine O'Neal - 344 9445 or email lorriane01@gci.net

Healing the Heart Worship August 17-24

HEALING THE HEART is designed to give a person an understanding of why they cope with pain, disappointments, insecurities and ambitions in the way that they do. These teachings deal with wounds and hurts that we have all received and how they affect our personalities. Biblically based, it’s practical benefits are immeasurable to those who choose to open themselves to what God wants to do in their life. This workshop has been liberating, healing and helpful to many people.

Cost $135.00 includes notebook, and lodging and meals - there is a retreat at Laverne Griffin Campgrounds in Wasilla beginning Friday evening through Sunday afternoon.

The workshop is conducted over a one week period:
Sunday 2 PM—6:30 PM
Monday and Tuesday 7 PM — 10:30 PM
Wednesday 7 PM—11 PM
Friday — Sunday
The weekend retreat begins Friday 7 PM and ends Sunday afternoon

Call now to register, Pam Schoeniger 223-9833 - space is limited!

Love Won Out Conference on Homosexuality in Anchorage

Do you know someone who struggles with homosexuality? This Love Won Out one-day conference will equip you to:

• Respond to misinformation in our culture
• Defend Biblical principles with grace and understanding
• Love and support family members and friends who are gay or lesbian identified without condoning homosexuality.

Focus on the Family (R) can help. If you are the parent, friend, or loved one of someone living homosexually; a pastor, lay counselor or youth worker; a therapist or educator, this conference is for you. You'll hear about God's created intent for sexuality from nationally known experts, many of who will share their personal stories of overcoming homosexuality. Their honesty and transparency will give you hope for those who may seem beyond reach.

Register today!

Don't miss this opportunity to cut through the confusion and find the truth that frees. To learn more to register visit the Love Won Out website or call 800-A FAMILY (232-6459).

Early bird registration: $50. Regular/on-site registration: $60

"And that is what some of you were...." -- 1 Cor 6:11 NIV

Saturday, September 13, 2008 8 am - 5:30 pm
Abbott Loop Community Church
2626 Abbott Rd Anchorage, AK

New Giving System

Our new online giving system is now operational. The new system will ask you to set up an "online account". Once that is established -- a 2 minute job -- then you will be able to make one time contributions or schedule contributions weekly, monthly, etc.

If you have questions about the system, please call Suzie Momoser at the church office (344.2141).

Vacation Bible School is July 7th - 11th

Send your children to Vacation Bible School!!!

July 7-11th

9am - 12:30pm

Cost is $25 per child

ACC Auditorium

The theme this year is Power Lab; Discovering Jesus' Miraculous Power! Give your children a new enthusiasm for God's Word and for Jesus! Children will be engaged with fun, science-themed surprises, and they will see amazing things happen. The delighted smiles...the memorable Bible points...they all add up to making a life-long difference in the lives of your children! Children will embrace Operation Kid-2-Kid and dive into Daily Challenges. Your children won't just learn God's Word--they'll live it.

Sign your children up in the lobby on Sunday mornings after each church service; or by calling 344-2141 and ask for Lindy. Volunteers are needed for this as well. There will be a family lunch and presentation on the last day of VBS at noon.

Family Camp is July 11th - 13th!!!

City Church Family Camp
July 11th - 13th
At Alaskan Christian Retreat Center





Arrive anytime after 3pm on July 11th
Depart Camp at 12pm on July 13th

Everyone is encouraged to come out for ACC's annual Family Camp at the Alaska Christian Retreat Center near Soldotna. Participate in children and family games, board and sporting games. The camp provides a volleyball arena and softball field and lakefront for many water activities (although no motor vehicles are allowed in the water).

We will begin the first night with a fun potluck dessert time around the campfire. So, make sure to bring your favorite dessert to share. Great sharing desserts are fixings for Smores, doughnuts, cookies, etc. We will also have a community potluck/brunch on Sunday morning which is appropriately titled "Cooler Clean-out Potluck". So, bring enough food for your family to eat for breakfasts, lunches and dinners and a little extra for the potluck times.


Sleeping Arrangements...
There are different options for camping: dormitory housing, Cabin bunks, RV parking or camping in a tent. The RV electrical plug-ins are limited but parking is abundant. There is also a kitchen facility, toilet and showers and meeting room. Children under 5 years old are free, so you do not have to include them in the cost of your stay.


Dormitory rooms sleep 4-5 and are $50 per night.
Dorm rooms have beds but you will need to bring sleeping bags, blankets & pillows to put on the beds.


Camp in a tent or
RV for $7 per person per night







Sleep in a cabin bunk for $12 per person per night Cabins have 11 beds (5 sets of bunk beds and one single). There is no running water, but they do have a few electrical outlets.



Inside of a cabin



Unfortunately, there are no pets allowed. The map to the Alaskan Christian Retreat Center (this facility is 135 miles south of Anchorage) and a schedule of events will be available in the next few weeks. Please sign up for a dorm room, cabin, tent or RV space and pay at the information counter.

Abbott Loop and Anchorage City Church Reunion

Reunion
June 19th - 22nd

Over 125 ministers from all over America and many other countries are gathering this month for a “family reunion.” This reunion is for anyone who has a history with ALCC & ACC or is interested in knowing about the history.

Schedule of Events:
Thursday, June 197 p.m. at Abbott Loop
including GM serviceOur Heritage Through WorshipSpecial prayer for youth


Friday, June 20
10 a.m. at Anchorage City Church - Testimonies and Sharing
7 p.m. at Anchorage City Church - Message by Dick Benjamin


Saturday, June 21
10 a.m. at Abbott Loop Message by Dick Strutz
7 p.m. at Abbott Loop - Message by Dick Iverson, Ministers Fellowship International

Sunday, June 22
10:30 a.m. Sunday service at Abbott Loop - Message by Dick Iverson
7 p.m. at Abbott Loop - Message by Rick Benjamin & Richard Irwin
(There will be lunches on Friday, Saturday and Sunday for ministers attendingthe reunion only.)

Super Family Outdoor Potluck Picnic is June 29th

Church Family Share-a-dish Picnic

June 29th at 2:30 pm

Everyone needs to come back after church lets out (or stay and help set up) and fellowship with your church family! We will have fun kid's games, door prizes and a lot of food!

Bring your favorite meat for grilling (or an already prepared dish) for your family and a side dish, salad or dessert to share with others.

Also bring your lawn chair since we will be outside (weather permitting). This is a great time for us all to get together and have a great time.

Beth Moore Simulcast is Coming August 1 & 2

At Anchorage City Church

Friday – August 1st Saturday – August 2nd

7:30 – 10:00pm 10:00am – 2:00pm
Snacks & Dessert Lunch will be served

Tickets are $45 – Call 344-2141 for more information
City Church accepts Visa and MasterCard
No Childcare Provided

Who knew Bible study and worship could be so much fun!
Beth Moore’s life-transforming Bible study challenges and inspires women of every age, everywhere.
Beth's focus will be on the Scripture that God lays on her heart for each individual Living Proof Live event — no two are the same. As she explores the Bible and how it applies to real life, you'll be amazed by her own experiences as a believer, and you'll be inspired to magnify and strengthen your own relationship with God.

Beth's mission is to guide women everywhere into a richer, more fulfilling relationship with the Father. She is a woman of purpose, preparation, prayer and passion. It's apparent in everything she does, from teaching Sunday School at her home church to sharing her biblical insights and observations in her Bible studies and books.

Joining Beth at this weekend event is acclaimed worship leader Travis Cottrell and the Praise Team.

Bring your friends and we’ll see you at Living Proof Live — a fun-filled Bible study, teaching, and worship experience to enrich your mind, soul, and spirit!

Special New Additions Class for Vineyard

We're offering a special one-hour course during each service's sermon time on June 22, 29 and July 6 for new family members coming from the Vineyard.

The course will be a one hour introduction to Anchorage City Church to give those coming from the Vineyard an overview of our vision, history, church government, ministries and more.

The classes will be in Room 209 (upstairs) on June 22, and in Room 103 (downstairs) on June 29 and July 6. Space is limited in these rooms, but there are six opportunities to join the class.

If you are coming from Vineyard, we would really like to have you join us!

Women's Bible Study Update

Women's Tuesday Night Bible Study
Starts June 10th & Ends July 12th
6:30 - 8:00pm
Cost is $10 for materials
(How to manage your money will not cost anything. Participants will not need a book for that particular study)

Each group will be doing a different lesson! The first night we will meet corporately at 6:30pm in the prayer room for worship, introductions, light snacks and beverages and study overviews. We will then break into our groups. The following weeks we will meet with our groups first for one hour and then join one another in the prayer room for worship.

Please sign up at the information counter, or call Janice Ridgeway at the church at 344-2141 ext 17 to register.

Led by Janice Ridgeway...

This study reiteres why it is vitally important that your money management habits reflect what the Bible says. You will discover how the Holy Spirit can renew your mind and help you live every day of your life as Jesus would have. Drawing upon Scripture, prayer and the examples set by Jesus; you will overcome rejection, guilt, fear,worry and discouragement. This insightful guide will lead you in your journey and inspire your heart to follow God's word and change the way you think, act and feel about yourself and others.

Co-led by Carol Jack and Hazel Blackmore...
Become more like your father. God wants to "transform you into his likeness with ever increasing glory" (2 Cor. 3:18). But how does it happen? Can you really be like Him? This study will guide you in your quest to know your heavenly Father better and to become more like Him. Explore God's attributes as revealed as His Word , His mercy, faithfulness, wisdom and love. Learn who He is and the steps you can take to live your life as a child of God.

Led by Terri Thurston...
This study exposes the characteristics, contributors, causes, contagion and cure for false shame. False shame is built on lies and its only remedy is God's truth. This study is the result of Marie Power's personal encounter with her own feelings of false shame. Her purpose in writing this study is to uncover the roots of shame and help believers cut themselves free from the subtle lies of the accuser and discover the God's truth.

Led by Varanda Huffman...
You will discover how the Holy Spirit can renew your mind and help you live every day of your life as Jesus would have. Drawing upon Scripture, prayer and the examples set by Jesus; you will overcome rejection, guilt, fear,worry and discouragement. This insightful guide will lead you in your journey and inspire your heart to follow God's word and change the way you think, act and feel about yourself and others.

Anchorage Vineyard Church Merging With ACC!

On June 15, 2008, Anchorage Vineyard Christian Fellowship is merging with Anchorage City Church. Both congregations will begin meeting at ACC starting on that date. We at ACC are excited to welcome our brothers and sisters from the Vineyard!

Senior Pastor Richard Irwin will lead the combined churches. Pastors Roger and Pam Schoeniger will come on staff at ACC and will continue to serve in the newly united ministry in those areas of their passion and gifting. Other staff and ministry leaders will also be integrated into the combined fellowship.

Pastor Irwin has written a congregational letter about this exciting development and you can read about it online here. You will also be able to listen to Pastor Irwin's message on this via the web or iTunes by May 30th.

There will be a Q&A meeting about the integration on May 29 during the regular Thursday evening service at ACC.

Tell Us About Yourselves!

In a big church like ACC, it's great to have a church directory to be able to locate people. It's been awhile since we published the last edition, so we're working on a new one. Also, we have improved our systems for storing vital information about families and individuals within the church, and we are working to update that.

We have designed an ACC Life Information Survey to provide all kinds of important information about yourself. Even if you don't want to appear in the directory (there is a way to "opt out") we would like to have some basic information about you.

We will have copies of this survey available at the church all during June, and we expect to have our new directory ready in early July. If you want to get a jump on it, you can download and print out the forms and drop them off at the church on Sunday. Already filled it out at an ACC activity or class? You're good to go; no need to fill it out again...thanks!

MasterCard and Visa now accepted at City Church

You can use your Visa or Mastercard to purchase items at the information counter. Unfortunately, this excludes some CD and video purchases. Those items can still be purchased by cash or check.

Foster Care Appreciation Day - May 31st

City Church Auditorium
9am - 4pm

ACC is hosting a Foster Parent Appreciation day at City Church on May 31st from 9am to 4pm. This is a day for Foster Parents and Foster Grandparents to sit back, relax and be honored. Lunch will be be provided for them as well as fun children's activities and games.

If you would like to show your support by volunteering to help with this event, we need people to help with:

Grilling burgers and hotdogs

The Kitchen area

Games for the children

Clean-up and Set-up

Volunteers will need to be available anytime from 11am to 4pm. If you are able to help anytime during this event, (a few hours or the entire time), please call Pastor Campbell at 344-2141 ext 12 for more information.

Farewell Party for Helen Hardin on June 1st

There will be a farewell party for Jim and Helen Hardin on June 1st from 2:30-4:30pm in the ACC Prayer Room. Come wish Helen well as we send her off with prayers, love and support to her new job in Nebraska.

This is a share-a-dish party, but cake will be provided. Please contact Janice Ridgeway at 344-2141 ext 17 for more information.

New Service Times Start on June 1st

ACC will have service times at 10am and again at 12noon. This change will take effect on June 1st.

Ladie's Tuesday Night Bible Study Starts June 10th

All ladies are encouraged to sign up for the study that is starting up on June 10th from 6:30-8:00pm. There will be five different groups and each group will be doing a different study. Study topics will be announced at a later date. Groups will meet from 6:30 - 7:30 in their specified room and then meet corporately in the Prayer Room for worship.

This study will go for 6 weeks. The Fall study will start on September 9th and will be on the book of Esther. Please contact Janice Ridgeway at 344-2141 ext 17 for more information.

Mountain View Outreach - June 14th

ACC is partnering with the local churches in Mountain View to bless their community! The Outreach will be on June 14th from 1 - 4pm, and there are a lot of opportunities to help out. ACC members can help with their children's carnival, puppet shows, stuffed animal give-away and distributing free lunches. Please contact Pastor Evans at Bethel Chapel at 274-1324 if you would like to volunteer.

SIgn up for a Women's Self-Defense Class

Women's Self-Defense Class

June 14th

9am-12noon

ACC Prayer Room

(class is limited to 12 participants)

Come learn how to protect yourself from an attack! Noel Tyler is an ACC member and first degree Black Belt in Taekwondo. She will teaching the ladies basic defense moves that will help them in attack situations. Noel will use the proceeds from this class to help support her prison outreach in Mexico.

Ladies are encouraged to bring their spouse or boyfriend to practice on. Cost is $30 for ladies and free for the male practice partner. Please sign up and pay at the information counter.

Fasting and Prayer Week @ ACC is May 12th - 16th

The Prayer Room will be open for prayer from 8am - 5pm

City Church Celebrates 25 Years...

ACC's 25th Anniversary Celebration is on...

Sunday, May 18th

4-6pm

City Church Auditorium

Hour devours and punch will be served throughout program
Anniversary Cake will be served afterwards



The celebration highlights include Dick Strutz speaking about the early years of ACC, Dr. Jim Strutz narrating the chronology of ACC and Dick Benjamin speaking about his fond memories of ALCC and ACC.

The program is filled with worship, prayer, testimonies, pictures and a slide show of ACC past and present. All congregation members are encouraged to attend to help us celebrate this momentous occasion.

Church Office will be closed on May 26th in observation of Memorial Day

Foster Care Appreciation Day - May 31st

May 31st

City Church Auditorium

9am - 4pm

ACC is hosting a Foster Parent Appreciation day at City Church on May 31st from 9am to 4pm. This is a day for Foster Parents and Foster Grandparents to sit back, relax and be honored. Lunch will be be provided. Please stay tuned for more details about this event.

If you would like to show your support by volunteering to help with this event, please call Pastor Campbell at 344-2141 for more information.

The Gathering Event - May 3rd

The Gathering Event

May 3rd

Come celebrate Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month at “The Gathering”, Saturday May 3rd at the Park Strip in downtown Anchorage. Bikers can meet at 10am here at City Church to line up for a parade through town as they head to the Park Strip. Registration will take place in front of City Church and all riders who participate in the parade must be registered and sign a waiver.

While down at the Park Strip, see Veterans group “Rolling Thunder” and Governor Palin will read her proclamation declaring the beginning of the motorcycle riding season, and officials from the Mayor's office will be on hand to read the Mayoral proclamation! We will also be selling Bike Blessing T-shirts for $15 and patches for $8 down at the strip.

This event is sponsored by ABATE of Alaska and the AMCDA groups House of Harley Davidson, The Motorcycle Shop, Anchorage Yamaha, Alaska Cycle Center and Anchorage Suzuki Shop. After the Gathering, make sure to head to the House of Harley Davidson on Spenard Road for their open house.

May 4th is Biker Sunday

Attention Motorcycle Riders...

Please invite your friends and family members who love to ride the open road. We will be having Biker Sunday during both services. See ACC members ride their bikes into the auditorium, hear a bit on Motorcycle awareness, find out about the ACC Motorcycle Ministry and enjoy some pastries at the Biker reception table.

Mrs. Alaska 2008!

Hello, this is Aaron Gray, worship pastor here at City Church. I am very pleased to inform you of an exciting development in the Gray family as well as the City Church community. This past Saturday, April 26th, my wife of 7 years, Erin Lynn, was crowned as Mrs. Alaska 2008 in the Mrs. United States pageant system. Our whole family is extremely proud of her and excited for the opportunities that this will bring for her.

Please keep her and our family in your prayers as we prepare for the Mrs. United States national competition this upcoming July. I know that my wife is very excited to represent not only herself and other married women, but specifically Anchorage City Church. We absolutely love our church family and are so proud to be a part of such a wonderful community.

You can view her bio at http://www.mrsak.com/ or check out her new blog at http://mrsak08.blogspot.com/. God bless!

Springfest and Bike Blessing Still On but Note Changes

Despite the impressive snowfall on Friday, April 25, Springfest (Friday evening) and the Bike Blessing (Saturday morning) will go on.

There are no changes to the plans for Springfest, but we do recommend allowing extra travel time because of the slushy roads. Starts at 6pm and goes to midnight. $10 cover charge. 8 artists and 6 bands, 3 stages.

The Bike Blessing is still on for Saturday morning but with some changes. We expect the roads to be un-ridable by motorcycle, but we’re encouraging people to attend the event portion that will be indoors and consider it a kickoff for the motorcycle season, enjoying the live band, food vendors and proclamations by Governor Palin and Senator Murkowski and a prayer blessing. It all starts at 10am and goes until 1pm, with the program beginning at 11am.

Part 2 is next weekend’s event by ABATE of Alaska, called the Gathering at the Downtown Park Strip on May 3rd. Bikers can meet at City Church at 10am to line up for the group parade to the park strip for the Mayoral proclamation for Motorcycle Awareness month and there will be a blessing of the bikes there as well. Have fun and be safe!

Deepen Your Understanding of the Christian Faith

Deepen your understanding of the Christian faith and what it means to be a follower of Jesus in our Bible Baseline course. This 9 week course is part of our Foundations series. Each weekly session lasts about an hour, and is taught during the 11 AM sermon time on Sunday. The class meets in Room 103, across from the auditorium.

The class started April 20, but it is okay to enter the class during the second week!

Family in Need of Housing

There is a family with whom we have long term relationship that is need of housing. If you know of a house sitting, assisted rental, or perhaps property management arrangement that might be suitable, please contact the church office at 344-2141.

Connections Activities Right Now

City Church Connections: today and this week

New Additions – If you want to find out more about what makes City Church tick, or want to become part of our church family, please join us today in room 103 during the 11 AM sermon time. The class ends at about the same time as the main church meeting.

Baptism Class – Want to be baptized? Please come to the baptism class today. Meet Pastor Jim Strutz at the door to the church office at the time that children are dismissed and the sermon starts for the 11 AM service. Baptism will take place at the end of the service.

Design – Begin learning how you are uniquely fitted to be part of the Kingdom of God in the City Church design class. The class meets 9 AM – 3 PM on Saturday, April 12 in the Prayer Room upstairs. Lunch is provided. There is no cost for the class, but an offering will be taken to defray costs.

For more information, see Connections on the Anchorage City Church website. You can also receive information about connections via email.

Mark your Calendars for these Upcoming events!!!

April 25th at ACC
Cost is $10
Music starts at 7pm


This youth event will feature 15 different bands from all over the lower 48. Bring your tweens and teens to this rockin' event!


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Bike Blessing Event
April 26th at ACC

Attention all Motorcycle Riders!!!
Get ready for two great weekends of motorcycle fun! Saturday, April 26th is the motorcycle Bike Blessing Event at Anchorage City Church from 10am – 1pm on the corner of Minnesota & 100th. There will be food and coffee vendors, t-shirts and patches available for sale! Come see bike demonstrations, stunt riding and safe riding videos and accident scene demos. Enjoy a live band that will be belting out oldies but goodies that bikers like best! There will also be a shuttle service that will bring spectators from the Christ Community Church parking lot to City Church.

THEN…

"The Gathering"
Motorcycle Awareness Month Kick-Off
Saturday May 3rd at the Parkstrip

Saturday, May 3rd, head to the downtown Park Strip in Anchorage at 11am for “The Gathering” Motorcycle Awareness kick-off event sponsored by ABATE of Alaska and the AMCDA. See Veterans group “Rolling Thunder”, and hear Mayoral and Gubernatorial proclamations declaring the beginning of the motorcycle riding season! Afterwards, head to the House of Harley on Spenard Road for their open house. For more information, call City Church at 344-2141.

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Okeio Music's Workshop


"Build a Better Worship Team"

May 3rd at ACC

Love INC Training & Orientation Meetings

ACC appreciates all those in the congregation who submitted their surveys during the service a few weeks ago during LOVE INC's presentation. For all of those who want to find out how they can help this organization in the areas they are gifted in, there are two meetings happening soon:

General Volunteer Orientation March 3rd from 6-7:30 pm Alliance Bible Church - 941 E. Dowling Road

Call Center Volunteer Training March 6th from 10 - 11:30am At Love INC Office - 7801 Schoon St. Unit D (Behind Red Robin off Dimond)

For more information, please contact: Elaine Phillips (Executive Director)
Email: Elaine@loveincanchorage.org

Music Theory Workshop

Hey there, this is Aaron. I would like to let you know about a music theory workshop that we are hosting on March 8th from 9am to 3pm. This is a class for people who want to understand why we play the chords and notes that we do, and how it all fits together.

This is a free event and it will be held in the upstairs prayer room. We will be watching a DVD by Paul Baloche and taking time to play and practice the topics covered, so please bring your instruments!

Please contact me at aaron@accchurch.org and let me know if you are interested, and what instrument you play.

Thanks and God bless, Aaron

Free to Heal Conference March 12-15th

March 12-15, 2008
Wellspring Ministries

2511 Sentry Drive

Anchorage, AK

ACC Members get $15 off the registration price! Please call the church office to get the discount code.
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To register, pick up a brochure at the ACC information counter or call Global Awakening at: 1-866-292-5364


“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, Because he has anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor, he has sent me to heal the broken hearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering the sight of the blind, to set at liberty those that are bruised, to preach the acceptable year of the Lord.” –Luke 4:18-19


Topics Include:
Pursuing the Kingdom
The Biblical Basis for Inner Healing
What is Sin?
The Root Causes of Disease
Bitterness, Rejection, Fear and Anxiety
Teaching and Healing on Specific Diseases
Healing the Whole Person
On Earth as it is in Heaven
Evening Sessions are open to the public as Healing Services, especially to those who need healing!

Speakers:

Randy Clark

On January 20, 1994, this unassuming pastor from St. Louis walked into a small storefront church near the Toronto airport. Originally scheduled for 4 days, his meetings have turned into a worldwide revival that has impacted millions of people in what has become known as the “Toronto Blessing.” Randy was utterly surprised when God began to use him in a powerful healing ministry. What amazed him even more, however, was the fact that the people he touched through the laying on of hands ended up doing even more astonishing things! Now an international speaker, Randy demonstrates the Lord’s sovereign power to heal, with great tenacity. Randy’s anointing in healing is only surpassed by his unmistakable teaching gift. His message is simple: “God wants to use you.”
Randy has been welcomed into a plethora of different streams. He has traveled to over 36 countries and continues to travel extensively to see that God’s mandate on his life be fulfilled.

Art Mathias
Art Mathias is the founder of Wellspring Ministries, a non-profit organization focused on bringing healing to broken heats and bodies through powerful seminars. Art has earned masters and doctorate degrees in counseling. He travels extensively teaching and demonstrating a powerful God that has answers. By applying scriptural principals in his own life, Art received physical healing for over 100 allergens and neuropathies. Art removed from his life years of bitterness and anger he had from his past. During this process, he experienced miraculous healing of a major medical condition that had mystified some of the best medical doctors in the world. Art brings new revelation on biblical truths regarding the relationship between sin and disease, forgiveness, and the spiritual roots of sickness. Art’s passion is to see others experience the same freedom and healing that God worked in his life and teach people how to minister that healing to others.


Bill Johnson

Bill Johnson is one of the most prolific teachers in the Body of Christ today. Through his powerful teachings, he is molding an entire generation of believers. His revelatory messages illuminate the hearts and minds of believers, and inspire the hearer to invade Earth with heaven’s realities. He is a fifth generation preacher whose influences can be traced back to such renowned ministers as Smith Wiggelsworth and Aimee Semple McPherson. He leads a dynamic church in Redding, CA , known for healings, signs and wonders. He is also the author of the best-selling books, When Heaven Invades Earth and Supernatural Power of a Transformed Mind.

Schedule
Doors open at 8 am the first day and 8:30 am each day after that.

Wednesday – Saturday:
8:45 am – Worship
9 am – Session 1
10 am – Session 2
11 am – Session 3
12:30 pm – LUNCH BREAK
2:30 pm – Session 4
3:30 pm – Session 5
5 pm – DINNER BREAK
7 pm – Healing Service

Registration
(Rate includes $25 manual)

Registration (Until March 3rd): $110 individual, $195 per married couple
At the Door Registration: $125 individual, $225 per married couple

*Discounts available for groups of 10 or more people, call 1-866-AWAKENING to register groups (office hours are M-F, 9-5 EST).
*Daily rates available on-site
*Pre-registration closes March 3, 2008 at midnight EST. After March 3 you may register at the door.

Lodging Information
*Mention "Global Awakening" to receive group rate. Room blocks will be released March 1st. Please call ahead of time for best rate and availability