Children's Ministry 2011 Volunteer Sign-Up

Sunday School Winter/Spring term begins soon! We are looking for enthusiastic, loving individuals to work with our wonderful children from January through April. Scheduals can vary. Sign up Sunday at the Information Counter. If you have any questions, contact Terri at 344-9372.

Beth Moore Bible Study Sign-Up

Sign-ups have begun for the women's ministries upcoming bible study, Beth Moore's "A Heart Like His: Seeking the Heart of God through study of David." Sign up at the Information Counter on Sunday or Contact Janice at 344-2141, ext. 17.

UPDATE ON NEIGHBORHOOD GIFT

We apologize the information for the NEIGHBORHOOD GIFT will take place today beginning at 3pm. Volunteers should still continue to show up at their scheduled time. Sorry for the confusion.

Perspectives Discipleship Course

Perspectives on the World Christian Movement is an interdenominational 15 week class about the Christian faith. The course explores four vital world Christian perspectives:

1. Biblical perspective
2. Historical perspective
3. Cultural perspective
4. Strategic perspective

Each perspective takes a unique approach to undertanding God's plan to redeem mankind and your role in His plan. Join the 80,000+ world wide alumni who have experienced God in a fresh way as a result of His hand in this 15 week course. The course costs $200 with registration by 12/31 and $225 thereafter. It starts January 26 and ends May 11. Sessions are 6-9 PM at Changepoint. See www.perspectives.org for more information about the course and to register.

Children's Ministry Volunteer Sign-Up

Sunday School Winter/Spring Term begins soon! We are looking for enthusiastic, loving individuals to work with our wonderful children from January through April. Schedules can vary. Sign up Sunday at the Information Counter. If you have any questions, contact Terri at 344-9372.

Christmas Services & Cookie Bakers!

Upcoming Events:
12/18 Church Family Christmas Celebration
12/19 Christmas Service
12/20 Christmas Gift Setup 9am-5pm
12/21 Christmas Gift Distribution 9am-9pm
12/24 Christmas Eve Service @ 6:30pm
12/25 Christmas

We want to be great hosts for all of our guests coming on Christmas Eve by giving the gift of cookies!! If you are interested in baking a dozen, or two, please call the church office, 344-2141, or fill out the insert in your bulletin this Sunday.

New Edition of City Life Available Now

The City Church newsletter team finished their second edition of City Life earlier today. Here it is, hot off the presses!

In this issue:

• Quiet Center - A poem by Barb Rawalt
• The Gift - A note from the editor
• Alaska House of Prayer news
• Updates: Beacon Hill, Reason Youth Group, Emergency Homeless Shelter
• Churches of Anchorage
• The Alaska Sudan Medical Project
• Labor of Love - Michael and Debbie Jacobson
• City Church Business Report
• Pastors' Corner - Community by Lead Pastor Richard Irwin
• Women's Ministry note
• Daycare now serving toddlers

http://anchoragecitychurch.org/pdf/citylife201012.pdf

As always, we are very much interested in your reactions, observations, suggestions....and even compliments. :)

If you are part of the City Church family, and you did not receive this notice by email, we can send notifications by email when newsletters are published. If that's you, please contact the church office acc@accchurch.org and let us know you would like to be added to the list.

Beacon Hill Jazz Concert

Join us for an evening of holiday jazz featuring Dan MacElrath and the Dan Mac Quintet. Sunday, December 5th, at 5pm at Anchorage City Church, 1301 W. 100th Ave. Visit our silent auction tables and enjoy gourmet holiday desserts! Tickets are $15 at the door.

Christmas Comedy Show

Lorraine O'Nel and Jimmie Sue Woelke, AKA "The Church Ladies," invite you to a Christmas Comedy Show at City Church on Saturday, December 4, from 7pm-9pm. There is no admission charge for the event, but we are asking you to bring a gift donation for AWAIC and Beacon Hill residents. Please bring new pajamas or socks for women or children, or children's toys. The whole family is invited for a night of fun and laughter, however no nursery service is available.

Children's Christmas Program Practices

Christmas is coming! The children's Christmas Pageant practices started this past Sunday and will continue through December 18th. All kids in grades K-8 are encouraged to participate. Adult volunteers are also welcome. We will meet in the Prayer Room between sevices (11:15-12:15) every Sunday for practice. If you have any questions, please contact Terri at 344-9372.

Be a Thanksgiving hero!

Bless your hungry neighbors with the gift of food this Thanksgiving! The faith community is joining together to collectively distribute food to those in need and our church is gathering 400 cans of corn, 400 cans of green beans and 800 cans of yams. As of yet, we’ve only collected about 50 cans of corn, so now is the time to run to Costco or your local grocer and make the difference for a family in need.

If you decide to participate, you may drop off the canned goods to our church lobby bins Monday – Friday from 9am to 5pm, or on Sundays until to due date, Sunday November 21st.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS THIS SUNDAY

Hey everybody! It's time to set your clocks back one hour, this Saturday night. Don't forget!

Christmas Decorating this Friday!

Come one, come all! We're decking the halls on Friday, Nov. 5th from 7pm to 9pm. Our annual Christmas Bazaar is the following weekend, so we've got to get er done!
We'll have all that's needed for a festive and fun night, so just show up with friends and family and enjoy!

Call Suzie for more info at 344-2141 ext. 35.

Daycare now serving Toddlers!

The Vineyard Early Learning Center, our new high quality preschool and childcare program for children ages 19 months to 5 years is opening one full day toddler classroom for children ages 19 months to 35+ months. We have 8 spaces left, so be sure to apply soon!



Your toddler will have fun learning and growing in our clean, healthy, well equipped center. Our Lead Teachers are credentialed, experienced, and loving caregivers. We also have limited available spaces in our Preschool aged classroom for children ages 3 – 5 years.



We are open 7 am to 6 pm Monday – Friday.



Looking for employment? We are recruiting for loving substitute care givers to be on our short call list. For information please call 248-0808 or visit our website at www.avfrc.org to apply online.

Relationship Coach Training

Learn how to be a Marriage, Premarital, Parent or Dating Coach at the Life In Motion Relationships Inventory (LIMRI) training

Saturday, Nov 20, 2010 @ ACC
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

The LIMRI makes it possible for couples without formal training to provide help for others seeking to improve their relationship. This training is designed to give potential coaches the training needed to use the LIMRI tool, and the opportunity to apply to be part of the ACC coaching team.

Training includes:
o Take the LIMRI to build your own relationship
o Extensive manual for long term reference
o Lunch & Childcare

Course Fee

$40 / individual - $50 / couple
Deduction for registering on the ACC website (ACC church family use promo code "ACC")

Relationship coaching is sharing with others the grace that God has placed in our relationships and families.

Why is Coaching Needed?
o Individuals learn best when they have a model to follow.
o Coaching can be a very effective way to address areas in our lives that are underdeveloped.
o Couple-to-couple or parent to-parent interaction has proven to be very effective.
o Coaches empower individuals to be change agents in their own relationships.

How Do We Become Coaches?
As a coach you will:
o Learn how to use the Life in Motion Relationships
o Inventory to identify the strength and growth areas in a relationship.
o Teach couples and parents the art of conflict resolution.
o Help individuals recognize the grace that God has deposited into their relationships.
o Model and equip couples and parents to effectively pray for each other.
o Direct couples to other resources to help them in their marriage and family life.

What Does a Coach Do?
o Meet four to six times with the couple/parent.
o Help the couple or parent to see what is good about their relationship.
o Give spiritual and practical guidance.
o Assign homework.
o Identify strength and growth areas in their relationship.
o Experience a new sense of God’s love, grace, and truth in your own relationship with your spouse or children.

Contact Roger Schoeniger at 344.2141 or roger@accchurch.org for more information.

Sunday Sermon: Stewardship of the Gospel

Dr. Kim Patterson finishes our series on Stewardship with a message entitled Stewardship of the Gospel. Our responsibility to share the good message of hope that is found through Jesus Christ. You can listen or download this and our other messages here: http://www.anchoragecitychurch.org/listen/index.htm

You can also listen to them as iTunes Podcasts.

City Church 2010 Men's Retreat Oct 29-31 Wasilla

Come for a great weekend of fun, food, fellowship, worship, prayer, personal ministry, teaching, discussions, and messages on topics related to men. If you like to have fun, be encouraged, get refreshed, learn, and get connected to other men, this will be a great weekend.

FOCUS: The anticipated focus is on “Seizing the Moments”. God has called us to be men who have been impacted by Him and men who impact others for the Kingdom. Life is full of moments, or opportunities, to let God work in our lives and to be used to deeply touch others. However, it’s easy to get caught up in being busy and tired and miss those moments. These include moments where we hear from God, where we can touch the heart of our wife and our kids, where we can come along a friend in need, or encourage a coworker. The retreat will have a mixture of teaching, small group discussions, small group prayer, and free time to relax and connect. If there are some guys you’ve wanted to connect with, feel free to get together and fill up your own 6 or 8 person cabin.

COST: The cost is $110 ($105 via the ACC website) and includes six meals, warm cabins, and use of dining, chapel, and Rec rooms. Payment can be made in advance at the information station or on line at the City Church Website. Please sign up before Oct 24^th. Contact Jim Lamson at 242-4617 about scholarships or if you’d like to fund one. If you can only come for part of the weekend, costs are less. Make checks to Anchorage City Church.

SCHEDULE:

• Friday check in starts at 4pm
• Friday last car-pool group leaves ACC at 5:30pm
• Friday dinner at Laverne Griffin Camp at 6:30pm
• Friday night service 8:00ish
• Sunday leave Camp after lunch and clean-up

FREE TIME ACTIVITIES may include pinochle, hiking, ping-pong, foosball, Frisbee golf, napping, fishing, canoeing, and other card and board games.

DIRECTIONS TO THE LAVERNE GRIFFIN CAMP: Take the Glenn and Parks Highways through Wasilla and turn right on Pittman Rd which is about 6.5 miles past Wasilla. After about 1.3 miles, turn right on Beverly Lakes Rd (You’ll see Laverne Griffin sign) and proceed about 1.8 miles to Kalmbach Rd where the pavement ends. Keep going straight and after a mile, the road curves to the right into Windy Bottom Rd. Proceed another 0.7 miles to the camp turnoff and you’re there. If you stay on the main traveled way, you’ll get thereJ

What to Bring: Most important is to bring a heart open for God to move in and testimonies to share. Most cabins have 3 bunk beds and sleep six and a bath house is close by. You’ll need to bring bedding, changes of clothes, coat/hat, toiletries, flashlight, towel, snacks, bible, paper, pen or pencil, musical instruments, and favorite games.

Questions? Call Jim Lamson at 242-4617.

Map to the camp:

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Emergency Cold Weather Shelter

City Church will be one of the first churches in Anchorage to open it's doors as an Emergency Cold Weather Shelter this winter! Will we be holding a training session here at City Church this Sunday, October 17th, from 5-7:30 pm. Please contact Kristal or Janice at the church office for more information, 344-2141. A light supper will be provided. Please let us know if you will be coming so we can bring enough.

Stewardship of Our Environment

Pastor Rich Irwin continues with our Sunday morning series on stewardship. This time covering the biblical view of our responsibility to manage and care for the environment. God created the world and placed us in it. This environment sustains us and provides the natural resources necessary for our continued well being. Christians should be diligent stewards of all these things God has placed in our hands.

Check it out at: http://www.anchoragecitychurch.org/listen

ACC's Boy's Night 2010

It's time for our Boys Overnighter! It'll be tomorrow, Ocotber 8 from 6:30pm-midnight here at City Church. The cost is $12 and is for boy's grades 4-6. Come enjoy games, food, fun, and cool stuff! Contact Terri at the church office 344-2141 for more information.

Stewardship Series: Money

The third installment of our Sunday sermon series on Stewardship is all about money and the stuff it buys. God has lots to say on the subject because he knows we are always thinking about it, and he says a lot more than just "give till it hurts." God says that he is the one who can teach us how to prosper, so perhaps we should listen to him.

http://www.anchoragecitychurch.org/listen/index.htm

Ministry & Serving Catalog Download

If you would like to see the Ministry and Serving Catalog that was released on September 19th during church, please click here and view or print!!! This provides you with a list of all the current ministries we have running here at City Church, who's leading those ministries and brief descriptions of how to get involved!

Serve at our Boys Overnighter

It's time for our Boys Overnighter! It'll be next Friday, Ocotber 8 from 6pm-midnight here at City Church. We are looking for 5-6 male volunteers (16 and older) to help with this event. If interested please contact Terri or Kristal at the church office, 344-2141.

New City Cafe!

Experienced barista? Love coffee? New City Cafe is looking for experienced baristas to volunteer one or more Sundays a month. If interested, contact Meghan Wotring at megwot@yahoo.com or Suzie Momosor at lilyjoy_7@yahoo.com.

Stewardship Series at City Church

We have begun a new Sunday sermon series on Stewardship, and the first two installments have been done by Aaron Gray and Jim Strutz. Aaron reminded us that our time on this planet does not belong to us. It is merely a loan from God, and we are responsible to use the time we have in a way that pleases him. Jim continues with the idea and shows us how we are uniquely made and uniquely gifted, and how those gifts enable us to gracefully do the tasks he gives us.

You can check these and other messages out at http://anchoragecitychurch.org/listen/

Listen and find out how Dr. J has been masquerading as a pastor.

Fall Small Group Catalog is HERE!

Our new listing of small groups that are starting up this fall, 2010, is now accessible on the web! Click here to download the document!

City Life

I am excited to tell you about a recent City Church communications improvement -- a newsletter named City Life. You can see it by following this link to the PDF document. We designed it so you can read it online or print it out. We’ll have a limited number of copies of the newsletter at the information counter for a few weeks for those with limited Internet access.

Here’s what you’ll find in the September 2010 issue

Small Group Season is here
Life
Technology Update
Mom’s Club Beacon Hill: A Light in a Dark Place
Vineyard Early Learning Center Opens
New Direction Resource Center: back in session
Pastor’s Corner
Children’s Ministries Update
Calendar (you can also see the calendar on the church website)

I think you’ll be pleased with the work of the newsletter team led by Rachel Irwin. It's a very nice glimpse of some of what is happening at City Church right now. I know Rachel would like to hear from you if you are interested in being involved in future editions, and she would be pleased to have your suggestions for improving future issues. You can contact her at rachirwin31@yahoo.com

Blessings.....David

Looking For A Way To Serve?

City Church has openings in the Van Ministry. This is a wonderfully practical way to minister. This ministry involves providing transportation for people in need of assistance getting to and from church services. The church provides the vehicle and there is no special drivers license required. To volunteer or find out more information please contact A.Z. Suarez at 344-2141.

We are also looking for volunteers to help with the greeting & ushering duties for our Sunday services. Volunteers will serve on a Welcome Team normally one Sunday service about every 4 or 5 weeks. This is a great way to meet folks, plug into the ACC family and to be an important part of this vital ministry. Please contact Harry McFarland at 947-8187 or the church office at 344-2141 if you have questions. Teens are also welcome.

Advancing in FREEDOM !!!

“Advancing in Freedom” 2010 Women’s Advance co-sponsored by Abbott Loop Women’s Ministry. Joanne Meckstroth, the event speaker will lead us as we journey along the pathway of preparing for, obtaining and maintaining freedom in Christ. It is our portion to be able to “stand firm and not let ourselves be burden by the yoke of slavery because it is for freedom that Christ has set us free as stated in Gal. 5:1-2.

The event will be held at the Anchorage Sheraton Hotel

The schedule of events is as follows:
Friday Night October 1, 2010
Registration 5:00 pm
Dessert 6:30 pm
Evening Session 7:00 pm
Saturday October 2, 2010
Continental Brfst 8:00 am
Morning Session 8:30 am
Lunch 11:30
Breakout Sessions Afternoon
Dinner (on own) 4-6:30 pm
Evening Session 7:00 pm
Sunday October 3, 2010
Breakfast 8-9 am
Session 9-11am

Invite a friend and join us for a weekend filled with great teaching, a lot of fun and fellowship. We hope to se you there. To register for this event click here or go to www.anchoragecitychurch.org/events

Beth Moore - Here&Now...There&Then (Ladies Bible study)

Here and Now...There and Then by Beth Moore is a lecture series on the book of Revelation. Beth presents many points of view, allowing women to decide for themselves when the interpretation varies among scholars. She teaches that God is as specific about what He does reveal as He is about what He does not reveal.

Each of the 11 week/sessions is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes and the cost is $20.00 for materials.

There are 3 schedules to choose from and the times and dates are as follows; and remember that there are 11 sessions for 11 weeks total:

1. Tuesday Nights start Sept. 7th @ 6:30-8:30
2. Friday Mornings start Sept. 10th @ 9:30am-12pm
3. Wednesday Mornings start Sept. 15th @ 9:30am – 12pm

This will give you an opportunity to dig into God's Word and gain prayer support from other women that will be taking the study as well. We are excited about this study and we hope to see you there.

Register Online at www.anchoragecitychurch.org/events/index.htm

For other questions e-mail Janice Ridgeway at janicer@accchurch.org

Alaskan Christmas Bazaar

The 8th annual Alaskan Christmas Bazaar is right around the corner and we'd like you to be a vendor! If you want to showcase your handmade arts, crafts, gifts, and to be a part the most beautiful bazaat of the season, this is your chance. Applications are being accepted but the space is limited, so hurry. Please visit their website for information about the bazaar and how to apply. You can also contact the event director at holiday@alaskanchristmas.com for more information. This years bazaar will be on Satuday, November 13.

Tuesday Night Motorcycle Rides

Summer is almost over, so make sure to get your last minute rides in! This is an opportunity to ride and pray with other riders from the community. The ride dates are August 31, September 14, and September 28. We'll be leaving from the church @ 6:30pm. Everyone with a motorcycle is welcome. Contact Jon and Glenda Pokrandt at 333-8903 or Mike and Barb Rawalt at 344-1946.

Marriage Sermon Series by Aaron Gray

Aaron Gray's excellent two part sermon series on God's institution of marriage, and how it can be lived out in America today, is available for download or live streaming from Anchorage City Church's Listen page. Check it out: http://www.anchoragecitychurch.org/listen/index.htm

Hurry! Hurry! Two More Spots Left!

The African Children's Choir is coming to perform a concert on Friday night and two more homes will get to host these adorable and sweet kids overnight. They are split up into groups of 2-3 kids plus 1 chaperone. We need two more places for them to stay, so please call us today (or by Thursday) to inquire. Call Suzie at 764-9741. Thank you!

Sunday's message was about the Theology of Hope, by Dr. J. You can download or listen to it via streaming audio at: http://www.anchoragecitychurch.org/listen/index.htm.

African Children's Choir...

...is coming to City Church! The children will be here Friday, August 20 at 7pm. We have several volunteer opportunities such as being a host family, preparing a meal for the kids, being an usher, and many more! Contact Suzie at 344-2141 for more information.

Backpack Party!

If you would like to help put together backpacks for our food shelf clients make sure to come to the backpack party. It's going to be here at City Church at 7pm on August 20th. What a great way to show Jesus' love in a tangible way. Contact Debbie Jacobson at 344-3304 for more information.

Small Groups at City Church

This past Sunday, Roger Schoeniger and Rich Irwin teamed up to discuss small groups and ways to connect at City Church. If you are interested in any of City Church's other messages check out at: http://www.anchoragecitychurch.org/listen/index.htm.

New Policy For Processing Donations

As of July 1, 2010, ACC is no longer processing donations for partner ministries (i.e. Beacon Hill, New Direction Resource Center, Live Free Ministries, etc.). Please write all checks out to the ministry name and either drop them in our offering receptacles (we will forward them for you); mail them directly to the ministry; or visit their websites and donate online. Thanks for your understanding and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you. Please call the church office if you have any questions, 344-2141.

New Direction Resource Center

New Direction Resource Center is looking for donations of services and items for the Fall Fundraising Auction. All proceeds from the auction go directly to support operating costs for the high school completion outreach housed at Anchorage City Church. The auction proceeds are a vital part of the New Direction annual budget.

Used items are welcome if in excellent condition. Some suggestions are jewelry, art, household items, furniture, gift baskets, gift certificates to businesses and almost anything. It is also a great idea to purchase items on clearance or great deals at stores and donate them to the auction.
Speak with Paula Gray at (907) 440-1047, email pgray622@gmail.com.

Sweet Treats Ladies Night Out @ Clair d'Loon

Anchorage City Church Women’s Ministry is hosting “Sweet Treats Ladies Night Out” at Clair d’Loon. You will get to taste some of Clair d’ Loons tastiest desserts prepared with you in mind. So, have dinner with the family and save room for dessert with the girls. We will have a great time of fun and fellowship. Meet up with some friends and make some new ones. The restaurant is very thematic and has a classy feel.

So, for all of you City Church ladies, Friday night, August 6th from 7pm – 9pm Clair d’ Loon is the place to be. The cost is $15 for you or $20 for you and a guest who is not yet part of a church family. Space is limited so pre-registration is required. If you have further questions contact the church office at 344-2141. You can register online.

The restaurant is located on Denali Street, between Benson and 36th. It is east of the midtown Wal-Mart store.

AK International House of Prayer Monday Evenings @ ACC

The Alaska International House of Prayer (IHOP) is now established and meeting in the Anchorage City Church auditorium on Monday nights from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Currently IHOP is holding a weekly two hour prayer meeting with the intention to expand hours in the future. The meeting is open to all believers and all denominations. Child care is available on Mondays from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

The vision for the House of Prayer is to gather God's people together as one church to pray and seek the Lord that the fullness of His power and purposes will be released in the earth. We desire to work with the unified Body of Christ to serve the great commission as we seek to walk out the two great commandments to love God and love people.

For more information contact Sherry Laurie or Paula Gray via the ACC church office (344-2141).

Church Camp!

July 30 through August 1 --- Plan on enjoying the great Alaskan summer with your church family at Laverne Griffin Camp near Wasilla. There is a nice lake with a swimming beach, canoes, a playground and plenty of recreational facilities. In the evenings we can gather round the fire pit, roast marshmallows and sing songs. It will be a good time for kids and adults alike. You will be responsible for your own food, but a large kitchen will be available. Cabins are also available to rent, or you can bring your own camper or tent. The cost is very reasonable either way.

This year’s church camp will be a very casual affair with a few organized activities for the kids, but otherwise plenty of time for fellowship and just hanging around talking and playing games. This is a great way to build new relationships and strengthen existing ones. We hope to see you there.
To Register call 344-2141 and speak to A.Z. or register Sunday in the lobby at the Church Camp table.

Thursday Night Summer Small Groups

The food theme for this week is CASSEROLE!
We will have a short time of singing after the dinner, and then we will disperse throughout the building for various small groups and meetings. There will be 4 different groups to choose from:

- Nooma: short DVD teachings from Rob Bell about life, faith, and the heart. Open to anyone and everyone. Led by Lori Rowley
- Theology Discussion Group: investigating a deeper understanding of the Christian faith. Topics will include Christology, Ecclesiology, Bibliology and Hermeneutics, etc. Open to anyone and everyone. Led by Max Ingalls
- Spanish Language Bible Study: learning about the truth and power of God's word en Español. Led by Victor Romero
- Song of Solomon: short DVD teachings from Mark Driscoll about sex and relationships. This group is intended for married or engaged couples primarily, due to the content and application of the material. Led by Aaron & Erin Lynn Gray.

Childcare provided up to 8 years old. All will be asked to help take a few minutes for cleaning before we close down for the evening. If you have any questions please call the church office @ 344-2141

Only one Independence Day Service at 11am

Thursday Night Summer Small Groups

Every Thursday night, from June 10 through August 12, we will gather at 6pm for a potluck dinner. (The only exception will be July 22nd, when we will take the week off for the kids' vacation bible school.)

The food theme of the week will posted on our Facebook wall on Monday or Tuesday. This week is bring your favorite dish.
We will have a short time of singing after the dinner, and then we will disperse throughout the building for various small groups and meetings. There will be 4 different groups to choose from:

- Nooma: short DVD teachings from Rob Bell about life, faith, and the heart. Open to anyone and everyone. Led by Lori Rowley
- Theology Discussion Group: investigating a deeper understanding of the Christian faith. Topics will include Christology, Ecclesiology, Bibliology and Hermeneutics, etc. Open to anyone and everyone. Led by Max Ingalls
- Spanish Language Bible Study: learning about the truth and power of God's word en Español. Led by Victor Romero
- Song of Solomon: short DVD teachings from Mark Driscoll about sex and relationships. This group is intended for married or engaged couples primarily, due to the content and application of the material. Led by Aaron & Erin Lynn Gray.

Childcare provided up to 8 years old. All will be asked to help take a few minutes for cleaning before we close down for the evening. If you have any questions please call the church office @ 344-2141

Fathers Day Simulcast

On June 20th we will be joining with Muldoon Community
Church in a simulcast service. Our fathers will be encouraged
by a message from Frank Harrison, fourth generation Chairman
of the Board and CEO of Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
This message will also be a special blessing for businesses as well
as Supervisors, CEO’s and Co-Workers.

Normal service times, 930am and 12pm, here at City Church.

Dale Sides: Mending The Cracks In The Soul

Dale M. Sides will be teaching how the Holy Spirit can bring healing to
painful experiences of the past, remove the roots of dysfunction, and
mend the cracks in our souls. Being both strongly rooted in theology
and experience this class will be an invaluable resource to those seeking
freedom and to those who minister healing. Tuesday, June 15th 7-9pm
here at City Church. Call the church office if you have any questions, 344-2141.

Thursday Night Summer Small Groups

Every Thursday night, from June 10 through August 12, we will gather at 6pm for a potluck dinner. (The only exception will be July 22nd, when we will take the week off for the kids' vacation bible school.)

The food theme of the week will posted on our Facebook wall on Monday or Tuesday. This week is bring your favorite dish.

We will have a short time of singing after the dinner, and then we will disperse throughout the building for various small groups and meetings. There will be 4 different groups to choose from:

- Nooma: short DVD teachings from Rob Bell about life, faith, and the heart. Open to anyone and everyone. Led by Lori Rowley
- Theology Discussion Group: investigating a deeper understanding of the Christian faith. Topics will include Christology, Ecclesiology, Bibliology and Hermeneutics, etc. Open to anyone and everyone. Led by Max Ingalls
- Spanish Language Bible Study: learning about the truth and power of God's word en Español. Led by Victor Romero
- Song of Solomon: short DVD teachings from Mark Driscoll about sex and relationships. This group is intended for married or engaged couples primarily, due to the content and application of the material. Led by Aaron & Erin Lynn Gray.

Childcare provided up to 8 years old. All will be asked to help take a few minutes for cleaning before we close down for the evening. If you have any questions please call Kristal @ 344-2141

Blood Drive This Saturday

BLOOD DRIVE @ City Church ! ! !

RiDE4LiFE

The Blood Bank of AK and City Church join forces!

On June 12th from 11AM-4PM come party with your friends to the RiDE4LiFE, this is an event for the whole community, bikers will get a patch for their vest/jacket at time of donation. There will be good food, drinks and music for everyone.

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Contact the church at 344-2141.

Abbott Loop Christian Schools Reunion Rendezvous

Let The Good Times Roll!
Come join alumni, former students, teachers, coaches, family and friends for a weekend of fun!
June 25th and 26th, 2010

Friday, June 25th
Family Picnic at Kincaid Park
4-7pm - Adults $15, kids free
Games, contests, karaoke, hamburgers and hot dogs. Bring a dish if you'd like for the best recipes contest! Alumni basketball at the school afterwards.

Saturday, June 26th
Rendezvous Ball at the Sheraton
5-10pm - Adults and older kids $60
A party for dinner and dancing. Dress up or come as you are!

alcsreunion.com or contact Darcy Knight - 800.382.2230

Spruce Trees Rising

Small spruce trees are now rising along the north edge of the Anchorage City Church property thanks to Mike Rawalt and Gary Schade and a crack team of tree planters. The 28 trees are planted just inside the boundary and about 10 feet apart, with a couple of large gaps for storing parking lot snow. In addition to Mike and Gary, the tree planting team consisted of Bob M. Connie, Tak, Syn, Mike, Karlyn, David, Bryan, Jim, Barb, Bob F. and MaryEllen. The team finished the job early Saturday afternoon.

Alaska Trailblazing was kind enough to donate several loads of topsoil and one of mulch. It was perfect....the soil along the north boundary is almost as tough as old buffalo hide. Gabe N. came twice with a backhoe to dig holes....saving the planting team hours of hard work.

The trees must now be watered about every three days for the next two weeks. If you would like to take a "watering shift" or two please call or email the City Church office (344-2141) to sign up.

The trees were planted as part of municipal requirement that requires that we eventually complete a landscape buffer around the perimeter of the property. They were purchased at a discount last fall, and held over the winter in a mulch pile for planting this spring.

Hearing the Voice of God starts Sunday

Learn to hear the Lord God speaking to you. This intensive week-long seminar helps you experience His voice yourself. Topics ~ Spirit Language – Benefits of Fasting – Hindrances to Hearing – God’s Voice in Scripture – Dream Interpretation – Prophecy – Prayer Diaries – Centering Prayer – How Personality Affects Listening – Hearing God in Nature. The teaching sessions are held throughout the week at Anchorage City Church Church starting on Sunday afternoon from 2:15 PM to 7:15 PM. Then Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM. The Weekend retreat meets at a retreat location on Saturday 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM and Sunday 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Cost ~ The cost of the workshop is $120.00 per person. There is a $40.00 non-refundable deposit, with the remaining balance due before the workshop begins. This includes a workbook and meals during the retreat weekend. You can register online or, call ACC and ask for Roger Schoeniger at 344-2141.

Hearing the Voice of God Dates:
June 6-13, Sept 19-26, Nov 7-14

New City Cafe Closed this Sunday

The church's coffee cart, New City Cafe, will not be open for this weekend's services due to Memorial Day. Be sure to stop by your local Kaladi Brothers before you come to the church gatherings this Sunday.

Time to Landscape

We over-wintered 28 spruce trees and now is the time to plant. So the bottom line is:
We are looking for individuals and families to “Adopt a Tree”----for two weeks. It will be very easy (no holes to dig!) and will work as follows:

Date: Sat 5 June
Time: 9:30 – 11 AM
What to bring: shovels, wheel barrow if available, gloves
Holes will be pre – dug by back hoe the week before.
Black Dirt: will be easily accessible & placed in 3 convenient piles.
Trees: will be moved from their over-winter area (east lot) to the planting area on North side of church. What is required: place good dirt in hole, add tree, add additional dirt, tie tree to stakes for support, create a small ring of excavated material around tree for water retention, add mulch (also delivered to your area. Commit to watering “your” tree once every 3 days for two weeks.

Fun family time for all. Multiple families can share a tree

Sunday School

New opportunities are soon to be available for Sunday School volunteers! Our summer quarter is fast approaching, and we are looking for those of you who have a heart and vision for what God is doing in our youngest generation. Your commitment can be one Sunday a month, up to every Sunday from June through August. There are many different ways to serve – see the bulletin insert. If you have any questions, please contact Terri Thurston or Christina Marchetti at 344-2141.

Tuesday Night Motorcycle Rides

Tuesday Night Motorcycle Rides have begun. The rides take place every other Tuesday night. We’ll be leaving from the church @ 6:30pm. Everyone with a motorcycle is welcome. Contact Jon and Glenda Pokrandt at 333-8903 or Mike and Barb Rawalt at 344-1946.

Women's Bible Study

Women’s bible Study started April 30th, Fridays 9:30am-Noon as well as Wednesdays, beginning May 12th Time To Be Announced. The book study will be Beth Moore’s “So Long Insecurity”. There will be childcare provided. For More information please contact Janice Ridgeway 244-2141 or see the information counter.

Passion For Jesus Worship Conference

Passion For Jesus Conference May 27-29. This conference will provide teaching on Restoring the First Commandment to first place, Energizing prayer with intimacy, and teaching on blending worship and prayer together. This is intended for anyone who is interested in seeking God, not just musicians. This will be a time to receive from God’s Spirit and spend time building intimacy with The Father. There will be ministry time each night for healing, deepening your relationship with God, and all prayer needs. For information on this event please contact Paula Gray 338-4035.

Adult Sunday School

Our new round of Adult Sunday School classes has started. Learn with us @ 8:30am in room #209. This session we will be focusing on Paul’s New Testament Letters.

Hearing the Voice of God coming up soon

Learn to hear the Lord God speaking to you. This intensive week-long seminar helps you experience His voice yourself. Topics ~ Spirit Language – Benefits of Fasting – Hindrances to Hearing – God’s Voice in Scripture – Dream Interpretation – Prophecy – Prayer Diaries – Centering Prayer – How Personality Affects Listening – Hearing God in Nature. The teaching sessions are held throughout the week at Anchorage City Church Church starting on Sunday afternoon from 2:15 PM to 7:15 PM. Then Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM. The Weekend retreat meets at a retreat location on Saturday 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM and Sunday 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Cost ~ The cost of the workshop is $120.00 per person. There is a $40.00 non-refundable deposit, with the remaining balance due before the workshop begins. This includes a workbook and meals during the retreat weekend. You can register online or, call ACC and ask for Roger Schoeniger at 344-2141.

Hearing the Voice of God Dates:
June 6-13, Sept 19-26, Nov 7-14

Beacon Hill Needs

Beacon Hill is our ministry to help homeless single mothers and children move from hopelessness to hope by providing housing, acceptance and care. We currently have needs for supplies for incoming families in the areas of: Highchairs, Playpens, Strollers (one double and two umbrella strollers). We also need the donation of a good running vehicle for our resident manager. This position is critical to Beacon Hill, If you would consider donating a vehicle to Beacon Hill for our manager please contact Charity Carmody @ 632-4862.

Bible Read Through: Week 6

Come read with us this week. We are reading a selection of passages from each book of the Bible and this week we are finishing the Old Testament and continuing into the Gospels.


May 23 - Zech 1-2 and Mal 1 Visions of restoration, God’s charge against Judah.

Zechariah (520BC) and Malachi (450BC) were both written to the returning Jewish remnant after their exile in Babylon (as was Haggai). These books are both prophetic in nature and genre, and as such they are partly predicting the future, and partly calling people towards God.


Matthew, Mark and Luke are called the Synoptic Gospels because they all cover similar material on the life of Christ in a similar manner. It is possible that they even relied on a common source of material that was enhanced by the memories of the author or their source people. The Gospels are all historical narrative in genre, meaning that they are actual history written in story form. However, they are not written in the same order that the events occurred. Each author had a specific audience and purpose in mind and so ordered the events to suit that purpose. The books of the Gospels are arranged in the New Testament in what was at that time their supposed order of authorship, however modern research has led most scholars to conclude that it is more likely that Mark was the first Gospel written.

May 24 - Matthew 1-2, 5-7 Jesus ancestry and birth, Sermon on the Mount.

May 25 - Matthew 17, 26-28 Jesus’ teachings and miracles, Jesus’ death, burial & resurrection.

Matthew was written by the apostle Matthew, and is the only one of the Gospels written specifically to Jews. He recites the lineage of Jesus Christ in order to persuade the Jews of Jesus authentic and royal heritage. And since he was addressing mostly Jews, he uses the euphemism “Kingdom of Heaven” to avoid antagonizing an ancient Jewish preference against directly referring to God in common language.


May 26 - Mark 1-4, 10, 15-16 Jesus’ ministry, Jesus’ teachings, Jesus’ death, burial & resurrection.

We believe the Gospel of Mark was written by John Mark, an early follower of Jesus. It is based largely on Peter’s sermons and memories and no doubt on his own memories as well. It was written primarily to the Romans who would have been most impressed with Jesus power and miracles but not his Jewish heritage, so he lists many of Jesus miracles but not his birth or lineage. Mark is notable for its emphasis on Jesus’ immediate and bold actions.


May 27 - Luke 1-2, 4-6 Jesus’ birth, Jesus’ teachings, Jesus’ miracles.

May 28 - Luke 8-10, 22-24 Authority to disciples, Jesus’ teachings, death, burial & resurrection.

The Gospel of Luke was written by Luke, the beloved physician and historian, who also wrote the book of The Acts of the Apostles. He states in the text that he is writing this to Theophilus, which is a Roman name, and it appears that the intended audience was people with a largely Greco-Roman culture. As a physician, Luke uses medical terms and takes note of many historical and scientific details. Luke’s is also more likely to record his historical account in true chronological order than any of the other Gospel authors. It is also probably the best written in the sense that Luke was likely a native Greek speaker and wrote like it. The others were Aramaic speakers but wrote in Greek, as their readers were far more likely to be familiar with it.


May 29 - John 1, 3-4 Jesus in the beginning, Jesus’ ministry and teachings.

John was written by the apostle John, and was the last Gospel written. It was written primarily to Christians and those who were seriously curious about becoming Christians. John probably had read the other three Gospels, and so chooses to write about many things they do not contain. At the same time he does not mention numerous things that the other Gospels go into great detail about. John’s Gospel is perhaps the most spiritual and mystic of the four, but his Greek writing style is the most simplistic. His command of the Greek language was limited, but he used his small vocabulary words to explain the grandest of ideas.

Bible Read Through: Week 5

Bible Read Through - May 16 through 22

Prophetic literature is often full of figurative language, and frequently uses natural illustrations to reveal spiritual truth. Some parts the prophets foretell the future, but more frequently it calls people to repentance and a right relationship with God. The prophetic books are divided into two sections; the major prophets of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, and Daniel, followed by the twelve minor prophets. This distinction is based on the size of the books, not their significance.


May 16 Jer 1-5 and Lamentations 3 --- Call to repentance, judgment in love (acrostic poem)

Jeremiah (627BC) was one of the latter prophets to the southern Israel kingdom of Judah. The Babylonians were about to defeat the Assyrian Empire, and then move on to take Judah. False prophets had been declaring that God would deliver them as before, but Jeremiah prophesied the judgment of God in the form of forced exile. He was rejected and imprisoned for his doomsday predictions.

After his prophecies proved true and the first deportation had begun, he tells the remaining people to submit to God?s judgment and not flee. But while fleeing anyway they capture Jeremiah and drag him along to Egypt. These Jews never return to Israel.

In The Lamentations of Jeremiah (586BC) we find Jeremiah weeping over the destruction of Jerusalem, and the deportation of his people. Still, his hope is in God?s mercy, and eventual restoration. This happens 70 years later. Chapter 3 is an acrostic poem, where each stanza, and the verses within it begins with successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet.

As a form of discipline the exile worked. The primary sin of Israel and Judah had been idolatry, and they never return to their former patterns.

May 17 Ezekiel 1-3, 18, 33 --- Ezekiel?s visions, calls to repentance, warnings of judgment.

The complete interpretation of many of Ezekiel?s visions (592BC) are still a mystery to us, but many are easily understood, and the overall gist off several others can be interpreted with some diligence and care. By this time, the northern nation of Israel had been deported to Assyria, so Ezekiel speaks to the southern nation of Judah.

May 18 Daniel 1-2, 4-6 --- Interpreting Nebuchadnezzar?s dreams, the lion?s den.

Daniel was taken into Babylonian exile in the first deportation from Jerusalem (605BC) as one of the brightest and most promising young men from Judah. He spends his life in the Babylonian court and very accurately interprets the king?s dream about four successive world empires. He also foresees the coming of Christ and the end of the age. His prophesies are directed towards the exiled Jews in Babylon.

May 19 Hosea 1-4 and Joel 2 --- Judgment upon Israel, judgment upon the world.

Hosea (750BC) and Joel (825BC) were written during the time of Assyrian empire?s rise to power, and much of the text deals with coming of judgment via Assyrians. Hosea?s voice is directed to the northern nation of Israel, and Joel is addressed to the southern nation of Judah.

May 20 Amos 3, Obad, and Jonah 1 --- Judgment on Israel, judgment on Esau, running from God.

Amos (760BC) and Jonah (800BC) were also written during the time of Assyrian rule, and refer to them in many places. Jonah specifically addresses the Nineveh, the capitol of Assyria. Obadiah?s date of writing (580 BC or 840BC is disputed, but was probably written shortly after the rise of the Babylonian empire. He speaks primarily to the exiled Jews in Babylon.

May 21 Micah 1-2 and Nahum 1 --- Judgment on Israel, judgment on Judah, judgment on Assyria.

Micah (730BC) was the last of the minor prophets that were written during the time of strong Assyrian dominance. He addresses the nation of Judah. Nahum (620BC) was written during the decline of the Assyrian empire, and most of his prophecies are directed at Nineveh, the capitol of Assyria.

May 22 Hab 1, Zeph 3, Haggai --- Judgment on Judah, rescue of Judah, a call to repent and turn to God.

Habakkuk (610BC) and Zephaniah (630BC) were also written during the decline of Assyrian rule and speak to the people of Judah. Haggai (520BC) was written after the Babylonian exile, and speaks directly to the remnant who returned to Jerusalem.

BLOOD DRIVE @ City Church ! ! !

RiDE4LiFE

The Blood Bank of AK and City Church join forces!

On June 12th from 11AM-4PM come party with your friends to the RiDE4LiFE, this is an event for the whole community, bikers will get a patch for their vest/jacket at time of donation. There will be good food, drinks and music for everyone.

YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Contact the Blood Bank of AK @ 222-5630 to schedule your appointment.

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)

CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) is a volunteer organization that trains and organizes people to assist the Alaska Court System in making decisions about the placement of children. This is an opportunity to connect with children who are caught up in the legal system through no fault of their own, and help our judges make decisions that are best for the child. If you are interested in hearing more about how you can help with this, come to our information meeting, May 25, at 7 PM, in the prayer room. Contact Jim Strutz in the church office for more information. 344-2141.

Sunday School Volunteers

New opportunities are soon to be available for Sunday School volunteers! Our summer quarter is fast approaching, and we are looking for those of you who have a heart and vision for what God is doing in our youngest generation. Your commitment can be one Sunday a month, up to every Sunday from June through August. There are many different ways to serve – see the bulletin insert. If you have any questions, please contact Terri Thurston or Christina Marchetti at 344-2141.

Bible Read Through: Week 4

Join us in our Bible survey reading program. We will read highlights of each book in the Bible as we progress from Genesis to Revelation in 61 days. We are in our fourth week, but you are encouraged to jump in right where we are. And no guilt trips! If you miss a day or more, just pick back up on today's selections. Below are previews of each days readings. The references are hyperlinked, so you can just click on them to read the passages in the New International Version at Bible Gateway.com.

May 10 Job 1-3, 38-42 --- Job’s tragedy, Job’s epiphany.

Job is the oldest book in the Bible, and is the first of the section we call Wisdom Literature. It is an epic poem that demonstrates the way God deals with Satan and with people. Through the poem we are given insight onto man’s continuing struggle with injustice and sin, and are show the limitation of man’s wisdom in the light of God’s truth.

May 11 Psa 1, 8, 19, 23 --- Psalms of God’s majesty and personal care.

May 12 Psa 51, 100, 103, 139 --- Psalms of mercy and praise

Psalms are a collection of songs and poetic writings. They were written by various authors and cover a wide range of topics. Common themes are praise and exultation of God, cries for mercy and deliverance, and value of God’s word.

May 13 Prov 1-3 --- Why wisdom: it’s value and reward.

Proverbs is the core of the Bible’s Wisdom Literature. It is primarily King Solomon’s collection of wise sayings from Jewish and from other ancient cultures. It also includes large sections of Solomon’s personal writings on wisdom. Proverbs should not be seen as absolute promises of God but as truisms that reveal the usual ways in which God, people and the world work. Much of Proverbs is written in chiastic verse form.

May 14 Ecc 1-5, 12 and Song 1-2 --- Frustration with life, a time for everything, the joy of love

Ecclesiastes shows King Solomon’s frustrations with life in general, and reveals how a self centered lifestyle will always bring frustration.

Song of Solomon is a training manual for married couples told in love story form. Much of the discourse is specific to Solomon’s location and culture but the principals revealed can be applied anywhere. It is also seen by many as a prophetic view of the relationship between Jesus Christ and his church. Song of Solomon is the last of the Bible’s Wisdom Literature.

May 15 Isaiah 1-2, 6, 40, 52-55 --- Call to repentance, exalting God, restoration by Christ.

Isaiah is the first in the Bible’s books of the prophets. It has many prophetic references to Jesus Christ, who came 700 years later. It also predicts numerous other events, many of which have happened, and some that are yet to come.

Prophetic literature is often full of figurative language, and frequently uses natural illustrations to reveal spiritual truth. Some parts the prophets foretell the future, but more frequently it calls people to repentance and a right relationship with God. The prophetic books are divided into two sections; the major prophets of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, and Daniel, followed by the twelve minor prophets. This distinction is based on the size of the books, not their significance.

Worship Fundraiser Night!

The Youth Missions Fundraiser Worship Night is happening Friday, May 14th at 7:00 PM here at City Church. This night will feature original songs and other music by Suzi Rawalt, April Underwood, Zac Hagerty and Rich Irwin. The purpose is to come worship God together, enjoy music from our local musicians and raise money for our youth going on their missions trip to Chicago this summer.

Motorcycle RIDES

Are you a Motorcycle enthusiast? Well, Tuesday Night Motorcycle Rides begin May 12th. The rides take place every other Tuesday night. We’ll be leaving from the church @ 6:30pm and head to a different direction each time,...depending where the weather looks best.
Everyone with a motorcycle is welcome. Contact Jon and Glenda Pokrandt at 333-8903 or Mike and Barb Rawalt at 344-1946 for more info.

RIDE SAFE.

Benefit Concert!

Alaska Correctional Ministries is having a benefit concert with the Kate White Band. It will be at Faith Christian Community. The concert will take place May 21, 7-8:30PM. The proceeds will benefit Alaska Correctional Ministries who are working with prisoners to turn their lives around. For more information contact Faith Christian Community at 243-1777.

Women's Bible Study Updates

Women’s bible Study is starting April 30th, Fridays 9:30am-Noon as well as Wednesdays, beginning May 12th Time To Be Announced. The book study will be Beth Moore’s “So Long Insecurity”. There will be childcare provided. For More information please contact Janice Ridgeway 244-2141 or see the information counter.

Passion For Jesus Worship Conference

Passion For Jesus Conference May 27-29. This conference will provide teaching on Restoring the First Commandment to first place, Energizing prayer with intimacy, and teaching on blending worship and prayer together. This is intended for anyone who is interested in seeking God, not just musicians. This will be a time to receive from God’s Spirit and spend time building intimacy with The Father. There will be ministry time each night for healing, deepening your relationship with God, and all prayer needs. To register click here. The cost is $25. For information on this event please contact Paula Gray 338-4035.

Adult Sunday School

Our new round of Adult Sunday School classes has started. Learn with us @ 8:30am in room #209. This session we will be focusing on Paul’s New Testament Letters.

Hearing the Voice of God 2010

Hearing the Voice of God
Learn to hear the Lord God speaking to you. This intensive week-long seminar helps you experience His voice yourself. Topics ~ Spirit Language – Benefits of Fasting – Hindrances to Hearing – God’s Voice in Scripture – Dream Interpretation – Prophecy – Prayer Diaries – Centering Prayer – How Personality Affects Listening – Hearing God in Nature. The teaching sessions are held throughout the week at Anchorage City Church Church starting on Sunday afternoon from 2:15 PM to 7:15 PM. Then Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM. The Weekend retreat meets at a retreat location on Saturday 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM and Sunday 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Cost ~ The cost of the workshop is $120.00 per person. There is a $40.00 non-refundable deposit, with the remaining balance due before the workshop begins. This includes a workbook and meals during the retreat weekend. You can register online or, call ACC and ask for Roger Schoeniger at 344-2141.

Hearing the Voice of God Dates:
June 6-13, Sept 19-26, Nov 7-14

Wednesday Men's Bible Study Starting Up Again!

Starting May 12th at 7pm in room 207, we will begin a new study using the "Wild at Heart" book by John Eldredge as the guide. Many of the concepts in this book are based in scripture and provide insights into God's plan for who a man is to be. It will be a fun summer study and a great opportunity to connect with some other guys. There is no cost, but each guy needs to buy his own book. Please contact Vic Pearce at 242-6823 with any questions."

BIKE BLESSING & THE GATHERING 2010

Anchorage City Church and ABATE, join forces to bring the 2010 Bike Blessing and The Gathering!

Come and join us on Saturday, May 1st* on the Park strip (9th Ave and I St) from 10AM-2PM. This is an event not only for the motorcycle enthusiast but also for the community at large. There will be food, sales booths, a DJ and activities for kids like face painting, balloons, & jumping castles. So bring your motorcycle, bring your kids and bring your neighbors. Mayor Sullivan and Governor Parnell will be there to celebrate May as Motorcycle Awareness Month. For more information call A.Z. @ 344.2141 ext 24 or by e-mail @ az@accchurch.org. *Please note that we are not gathering at the City Church parking lot, the whole event is at the Park strip. This is a free event for all ages, and there will be designated parking available for cars, just ask where to park.

*We know that the forecast shows potential for snow/rain showers but we are praying that we would have a nice day with no snow. (updated 4/30 11AM)

Passion For Jesus Worship Conference

Come to Deepen Your Relationship With God at this prayer & intercession conference!
We've invited guest presentors from International House of Prayer Atlanta: Jacob Hamilton, and Carolyn & Paxton Merrill on May 27th - May 29th, 2010 at Anchorage City Church.


We'll be covering topics such as "Restoring the First Commandment to First Place", "Energizing Prayer Through Intimacy", Intercession Workshops,
and end with a Prayer Blowout!

You may register online, the cost is $25 to attend all events.

Call Paula Gray for more info at (907) 440-1047.

Bible Read Through - Starting April 18

Our new sermon series will take us through a Bible Survey reading from 4/18 - 5/30. We will be using a 60 day reading plan from Bible Gateway, a free Bible resource online.

We want to read together as a congregation so follow along using this link. We begin the read through on Sunday, April 18th. If you would prefer printing it out you can use this link.

Not too late for Alpha!

If you missed the first or second sessions of the Alpha class, don't worry....you aren't too late to become part of the group!

We meet at 6:30 PM in the Anchorage City Church auditorium. It's free and childcare is provided (donations are recommended if you are able). Each evening consists of dinner with the same small group, a talk, and small group discussion of the subject. We will meet on Sundays through May 23rd, and there is a Friday evening / Saturday retreat.

This week's talk is "Why Did Jesus Die" with Pastor Shane LaFramboise.

Call the church office 344-2141 if you have questions.....or just come!

Growing the Kingdom by Cooking?

ALPHA is off to a great start with many participants.....and good food is part of the fun! Want to be part of the team helping cook for some or all of the 10 weeks of the course? You could provide a great service for those drawing closer to Christ. For more information or to join the team, call Linda Johnson 336-8717. You can find more information about Alpha at ACC on our website.

Change of Date for next Baptisms

We've changed our dates for the next baptism service to April 18th. If you would like to be baptized you will need to attend the baptism class held on April 11th. The class will be held in the church offices during both services. Contact the church office to sign up at 344-2141.

3 Easter Sunday Services!

Join us for our Easter Services and the Good Friday Service!

The Good Friday service will take place on Friday April 2nd at 7pm. You will find it a time of reflection, communion and worship.

We've added an early service for Easter Sunday! Join us at either the 8am service, 10am service or the 12 noon service, all of which will be duplicates of eachother. We're happy to provide nursery care, and Kids Church at all services!

Baby Dedications & Church Fast Week

Baby Dedications Our next Baby dedications will be taking place on March 21st. We are limiting the decications to 5 per service. In order for us to prepare for this special time you must contact the church office at 344-2141.

Church Fast Our next church fast is 3/28-4/2. Please participate with us in fasting. This is a significant time for us to focus in on hearing from God and it benefits us all when we take part in this spiritual discipline. We will be providing fasting instructions in the following weeks so look for this in your bulletin soon.

City Church Job Opportunity

We are looking to hire a full time qualified individual to work as an Administrative Assistant for the months of May-August. For a job description or more detailed information call Business Manager - A.Z. Suarez at 344.2141 xt 24 or stop by the church office Mon-Fri 9 – 4. We will be accepting applications and resumes from March 8th – March 20th. Requirements: Two or more years of experience in customer service and administration; knowledge of Windows programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and others.

Beth Moore Event Prayer Support

If you are woman who is interested in giving prayer support for our upcoming Beth Moore Simulcast please contact women's ministries volunteer, Donna Piper at 351-4999, or send her a msg via FB, or her e-mail (mamasitadonita@yahoo.com). She has a current list of prayer needs from the Beth Moore staff. Thank you!

Babysitting Night Fundraiser!

Youth Missions Trip Fundraiser: Babysitting Date Night!

Our next fund raiser is Friday, March 19th here at City Church.

Parents make plans to drop off your children from 6-10pm.

The cost will be $3 per child, per hour. Of course donations are always accepted.

No babies please, Potty trained Pre-Schoolers only. We will feed the children pizza, enjoy craft time and lots of game time and a movie at the end of the evening with popcorn. For more information call Shane or Rhae at 344-2141.

Beacon Hill Updates

Beacon Hill
We are looking for a temporary respite providers from March 18 to April 3 for Juanita our resident manager. For more information or If you are interested in helping for one or several days during those dates Please contact Charity Carmody 632-4862.
www.beaconhillak.com

Community Easter Egg Hunt!

Go Kids Easter Egg Hunt
The Easter Egg Hunt is coming April 3rd. This is an amazing event that involves our community. Last year was an overwhelming success and so this year we need a lot of empty eggs and candy. The more eggs and candy the better. Volunteer sign ups for the egg hunt and painting the signs available today at the Welcome Center. Watch for additional information coming home with your students, for any other information Call Terri Thurston 344.2141.

Baby Dedications & Church Fast Week

Baby Dedications
Our next Baby dedications will be taking place on March 21st. We are limiting the decications to 5 per service. In order for us to prepare for this special time you must contact the church office at 344-2141.

Church Fast
Our next church fast is 3/28-4/2. Please participate with us in fasting. This is a significant time for us to focus in on hearing from God and it benefits us all when we take part in this spiritual discipline. We will be providing fasting instructions in the following weeks so look for this in your bulletin soon.

Small Group Leader Training

Small Group Training
We will be having a Small Group Leaders Training coming up on March 13th from 9am-4pm. This training is for anyone interested in becoming a small group leader now or in the future, is interested in being a host, or co-leader of a small group here at City Church. Lunch is provided.
For more information call Rich or Aaron 344-2141.

Healing the Heart - Upcoming Dates

Learn to hear the Lord God speaking to you. This intensive week-long seminar helps you experience His voice yourself. Topics ~ Spirit Language – Benefits of Fasting – Hindrances to Hearing – God’s Voice in Scripture – Dream Interpretation – Prophecy – Prayer Diaries – Centering Prayer – How Personality Affects Listening – Hearing God in Nature. The teaching sessions are held throughout the week at Anchorage City Church Church starting on Sunday afternoon from 2:15 PM to 7:15 PM. Then Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday evenings from 6:30 PM to 10:30 PM. The Weekend retreat meets at a retreat location on Saturday 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM and Sunday 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Cost ~ The cost of the workshop is $120.00 per person. There is a $40.00 non-refundable deposit, with the remaining balance due before the workshop begins. This includes a workbook and meals during the retreat weekend. You can register online or, call ACC and ask for Roger Schoeniger at 344-2141.

Hearing the Voice of God Dates:
March 14-21, June 6-13, Sept 19-26, Nov 7-14

Beth Moore Simulcast

Beth Moore is coming to women across North America live via satellite on April 24th with a new message that will set us free from our insecurities!

Since Eve ripped the first leaf from a tree in the Garden, insecurities have plagued the female gender. Today's women- young and old, churched and unchurched, rich and poor- are suffering from such deeply embedded wounds that most don't even know how to identify them, and beyond that they can't imagine living without them.

In her engaging, "speaking-right-to-you" style, Beth will once again bring a transforming message to women. The message is this: We don't have to be slaves to our insecurities! We can conquer fear and doubt and discover the liberating confidence and security that is found in Christ.

"So Long Insecurity" will be shown at Anchorage City Church on April 24th from 8am to 2pm. Please check in again on the times in case we can DVR the program to start it a little later.

Join us for this transforming event! Register online at www.anchoragecitychurch.org as advance registration is required; The cost is $25 per person which includes lunch. Sorry, no childcare available.

Alpha!

Alpha is an opportunity to explore the meaning of life in a relaxed, friendly setting. More than 13 million around the world have been through ALPHA to date. Each session, people enjoy food, laughter and learning in a fun and friendly atmosphere where no question about life or God is seen as too simple or too hostile…questions like—Is there a God? Why am I here? Where did I come from? Where am I going?

Each evening consists of dinner, a short talk and small group discussion. It's a perfect way to invite family and friends to learn more about Jesus. Starts Sunday March 14 at 6:30 PM at ACC and runs through May 23. The course is free, but donations are suggested to defray the costs of food and childcare.

Please sign up at the welcome / information center in the foyer or email the church office acc@accchurch.org with your name and age!

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS COMING SOON!

Daylight Savings Time is Coming up early Sunday morning, March 14th. Spring Forward an hour.

Cash or Check?

Do you carry cash or checks on a regular basis? No? Many of us use our bank cards as our primary method of payment. If that’s you too we want you to know that giving has never been easier. Go to www.anchoragecitychurch.org and click on “giving”. Once you’ve set up your City Church account you can access your contribution reports, register for City Church events all from the comfort of your own home. Why not give it a try today?

Sewing Blessings

Sewing Blessings
The Sewing Blessings group is requesting the donation of fabric to sew quilts and other items for Beacon Hill and the Vineyard Early Learning Center. Fabrics needed are: fleece, flannel and other kid-friendly fabrics. The group meets the first Saturday of every month, noon to 4 pm. To donate fabrics or for more information, please contact Kate at 360-5427.

Go Kids Outreach!

Go Kids Outreach
“Bridging the Generations” March 11th from 10am-2pm, for grades K-6. Come to City Church at 10am to help put together gift baskets and learn songs. There will be a lunch for the participants and their parents at noon and then with their parents the children will be going and distributing the baskets and singing songs to bless our seniors. For more information call Terri Thurston, 344.2141.

All Guys Winter Retreat

February 26-28 at Lamson's cabin in Willow. Food, fun, fellowship, worship, games, movies, and lots of outdoor activities. Cost is $25 except young men under 12 are $20. Cost pays for meals, snacks, and snow machine gas. Young guys over 5 whose dads can't make it are welcome. Sign up in lobby and pick up info sheet and map. Call Jim Lamson at 242-4617 with questions.

"Breaking The Bonds" / "Sex In The City"

The weekend of March 6th and 7th, ACC is happy to invite Marnie Ferree of Bethesda Workshops (Nashville, TN) to host two very special events.




The first is called "Breaking the Bonds" and is an all-day Saturday workshop and training seminar designed for pastors, counselors, ministry leaders, and lay leaders to have a better understanding of sexual addiction and how to help walk with a person into freedom. The seminar is held at City Church from 9:00a-4:30p on Saturday, March 6th. The cost is $65, and registration will be available on www.anchoragecitychurch.org. Lunch and childcare will not be provided. CEU's are available from Marnie Ferree.

The second event is called "Sex In The City - Living As A Christian In A Sex-Crazed Culture." During the presentation, Marnie will be sharing from her personal journey, and provide education and inspiration regarding the issues of sexual addiction and woundedness. This free event is open to the public. Childcare will be available for children up to age 5. "Sex In The City" is also held at Anchorage City Church on Sunday evening at 6:00p, March 7th.

Marnie Ferree will also be speaking during our regular Sunday service times. We would like to encourage people to invite their friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers to either the Sunday services or the "Sex In The City" presentation on Sunday night.

ALPHA: A Practical Introduction to the Christian Faith

Is there more to life? ALPHA helps people investigate the "yes!' of the Christian faith in a friendly, no-pressure environment with family-style meals, lesson and laughter, dessert and discussion. It's perfect for inviting friends and family to learn about Jesus and the Christian faith.

ALPHA is for:

Anyone interested in finding out more about the Christian faith
Learning and laughter. It is possible to learn about the Christian faith and to have fun at the same time.
People meeting together. An opportunity to get to know others and make new friends.
Helping one another. The small groups give you a chance to discuss issues raised during the talks.
Ask anything. Alpha is a place where no question is seen as too simple or too hostile.

ALPHA starts Sunday evening, March 14, and continues Sunday evenings through late May with a retreat weekend. There is no cost, but the ALPHA team suggests donations each week to defray the cost of meals and childcare.

Here's what happens at ALPHA: There is a series of talks on topics such as:

• Who is Jesus?
• Why did Jesus die?
• Why and how should I read the Bible?
• Why and how should I pray?
• What about the Holy Spirit?
• How can I overcome evil?
• Why and how should I tell others?
• Does God heal today?
• About about the Church?
  

You can read more about the course on the ALPHA USA website. More information is available at the Welcome / Information desk in the ACC church foyer. If you are interested, please register by sending an email with your name(s) and phone number to acc@accchurch.org

Women's Self Defense 101:

Feb. 27th 1-4pm in the prayer room.
Anchorage isn't as safe as it used to be. Learning self defense is very important! Come learn basics anyone can do to help protect themselves. Bring your husband/boyfriend/male friend to practice with. Cost is $30 pre-pay only. Sign up in the lobby. Class is taught by a second degree black belt in Taekwondo, Noel Tyler. For more information call 223-4218. Space is limited so sign up today! You don't want to miss this!

Go Kids Easter Egg Hunt

The Easter Egg Hunt is coming April 2. This is an amazing event that involves our community. Last year was an overwhelming success and so this year we need a lot of empty eggs and candy. The more eggs and candy the better, We are continuing to debrief and make plans for this to be even better than last year. So come on and let’s make this incredible. Call Terri Thurston 344.2141.