Thursday, December 24, 2009

Candlelight Christmas Eve Service Tonight at 6 PM

Join us at 6 PM this evening for a candlelight Christmas Eve service at Anchorage City Church. This evening's service includes traditional Christmas hymns, the Christmas story, and a communion service and individual candle lighting. Hot cider and cookies will be out after the approximately one hour service.

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Women's Bible Study Updates

Women’s Bible Study
Ladies we are launching our winter semester bible study in January. We will journey with Beth Moore through the newly revised Breaking Free. Through Scripture you will discover the transforming power of Christian freedom. God intends for you to know and believe Him, glorify Him, experience His peace, and enjoy His presence. FOR FREEDOM CHRIST SET US FREE..NO LONGER BE ENTANGLED IN A YOKE OF BONDAGE (Galatians 5:1).
The dates are:
Tues. Night – 6:30-8:30 Jan. 5– March 30th
Friday Morning - 9 am – Noon Jan. 8 – April 2nd
Tues Morning 9-Noon, Jan 12-Apri 6th
The cost is $25.00 for materials. Stop by the information desk and sign up today.

Beacon Hill Updates

Beacon Hill
On Behalf of Beacon Hill and Anchorage City Church we would like to express our sincere thanks for the generosity so many people have shown for families in need in Anchorage- we have so many donations for our Beacon Hill temporary homeless program that we cannot contain them- literally! Your generous donations of needed items are being put to good use, and we have stored as much as we can at this point, so the only items that are needed are:
twin sized blankets and comforters
towels
dishes
We do continue to need financial sponsors for our single mothers with children- your one time or monthly financial gift will help us pay the lease and utilties for our facility, even $25 a month helps us greatly!
Thank you for your generosity and continued prayers for Beacon Hill and Anchorage’s homeless families in need. God bless you!

Reason Youth Group

Youth Group
Our Youth Group is called Reason and it meets on Wednesday evenings from 7-9pm. This is for students ages 12-19. Come hang out, worship and hear God’s word in a way that’s relevant to teens. For more information call Shane or Rhae at 344-2141.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Additional Parking is Available at ACC

We have opened up additional parking during the winter months in a roped-off, plowed area on the grass on the Minnesota side of the church building. You can pull into the area at the entrance to the church grounds and park at a slight angle nose into the ropes on both right and left side. There are also two exits that adjoin the paved parking area.

Friday, December 11, 2009

Van Ministry!

Van Ministry Growing! -- By the time 2009 comes to an end, the ACC van ministry will have made almost 300 pick ups! We’re grateful for the dedication of drivers Jeremiah Putnam, Mark Nadig, Martin Steel, Willy Saulnier and others who have faithfully picked up church family members who could not otherwise be with us on Sunday, Now, Van Ministry Leader Tony Viviano has a vision to expand this growing outreach even further into the community. To make this possible, Tony is looking for a few men and women with good driving records to join the team. A larger team will make it possible to run both vans and pick up people at even greater distances from the church. For more information, call Tony at 240-2178.
People Need to Eat

Neighborhood GIFT!

Bless your neighbors with gifts of food and toys this holiday season! The faith community is joining together this holiday season to collectively distribute food and toys to those in need. We will be setting up on Dec. 21st and distributing the 22nd. We still have opportunity for over 100 volunteers for this event, so be sure and sign up at the information counter on Sunday. To recieve food, please call ACC at 344-2141 to find out where your location for pick up would be.

Women's Bible Study Resumes Soon!

Ladies we are launching our winter semester bible study in January. We will journey with Beth Moore through the newly revised Breaking Free. Through Scripture you will discover the transforming power of Christian freedom. God intends for you to know and believe Him, glorify Him, experience His peace, and enjoy His presence. FOR FREEDOM CHRIST SET US FREE..NO LONGER BE ENTANGLED IN A YOKE OF BONDAGE (Galatians 5:1).
The dates are:
Tues. Night – 6:30-8:30 Jan. 5– March 30th
Friday Morning - 9 am – Noon Jan. 8 – April 2nd
Tues Morning 9-Noon, Jan 12-Apri 6th
The cost is $25.00 for materials. Stop by the information desk and sign up today.

Jr. High Sunday School Resumes

Jr. High Sunday School is back. Class will be held in room 209 during the message time for both services.

Family Christmas Celebration!

Saturday, December 19th 7-8:30pm we will be having a Family Christmas Celebration that will include a pageant for the kids, a family craft and refreshments. Bring your family and celebrate together. For more information contact Terri Thurston @ 344-2141.

Beacon Hill Updates

(Our program to help homeless single mothers and children)

1. Jazz benefit concert by local professional musicians on Dec. 20th – silent auction and goodies as well come celebrate and raise money for Beacon Hill
2. We currently have about $750/month in commitments for monthly sponsorships. We are in need of $5750/mo. We have monthly contribution forms for people to fill out at the information desk.
3. Praise report- Some plumbers donated their time/resources and were able to fix the hot water heater and boiler. We are going to hold off on replacing them until they can’t be fixed again.
4. We are hoping to have families moved in by mid-January. God is giving us wisdom and counsel as we go. The board and management committee are being diligent to make sure we are prepared.
5. Support Family (previously called Mentor Family) training will begin mid-January. If you have not already signed up and are interested, please contact Janice at the church.
www.beaconhillak.com

Tuesday, December 01, 2009

Practical Positive Parenting

Build a strong foundation for your family with six weekly workshops starting with family dinner at 6:00 PM, followed by a group study of family needs, such as: Child Development, Character Development, Family Communication, Behavior Changes, Positive Discipline, and Understanding Challenging Behaviors. From 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM there will be activities and care for the children, as well as sessions for teens.

Two locations are offering this course: Faith Christian Community Church on January 20th through February 24th, 2010, 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Or Mountian View Elementary School starting on January 19th - February 23rd, 2010, same times.
Cost is $25 per family. For info or to register call 272-8760. Presented in partnership with Alaska Christian Ministries and Alaska Injury Prevention Center.

http://anchoragecitychurch.org/pdf/PPPMtnView2009.pdf
http://anchoragecitychurch.org/pdf/PPPFCC2009.pdf