Friday, January 29, 2010

Church Camp Planning Comittee!

Church Camp
Are you interested in helping plan this upcoming years Church Camp? A.Z. is going to be putting together are planning team, and he wants you to be a part of it. Contact A.Z. at 344-2141.

Sewing Blessings!

Sewing Blessings Group
We’re forming a group for the purpose of making small quilts, hats, scarves and mittens to be used in the work of the Family Resource Center daycare and Beacon Hill. Join us and put your skills to work while having some fun at the same time! The first session will be a planning meeting on Saturday, February 6th from 2pm to 3pm at the church, and decide on the frequency and workload from there. If you are interested please call Kate Beebe at 360-5427 or email her at mom.beebe@gmail.com.

Women's Self Defense 101

“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!”

Kids Ministry Event

Go Kids Valentine Family Outreach for the City Church food shelf ministry.
What? To help with the food shelf distribution and set up
When? Saturday, February 13, from 8:30am until 10am
Who? Kids AND their PARENTS - no lone children, please!
Where? here at City Church
Why? To show the love of Jesus!
Questions? call Terri Thurston at 301-8820.

Sermon Series - January - February

Sermon Series
For the next few weeks, Richard and the elders will be speaking on the subject of "Following Jesus." This Sunday's message is titled Thrive.

Our next sermon series is titled “Sex Is God’s Idea; Returning to Intimacy”
2/21/10 “Human Value”
2/28/10 “Created for Relationship”
3/06/10 “Special Saturday Seminar with Guest Speaker Marnie Feree of Bethesda Ministries”
3/07/10 “Guest Speaker Marnie Feree”
3/14/10 “Brokenness & Healing”

Beacon Hill Updates

We are moving families into Beacon Hill this week!!! We will also be having a presentation from our resident manager and the Beacon Hill Team.
www.beaconhillak.com
Current Beacon Hill needs:
Laundry Soap
Groceries
Kitchen size trash bags
Toiletries
A laptop

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Beacon Hill Updates

Beacon Hill
Time to celebrate!!! We now have a resident manager and Lord willing we have begun to move families onto the site. Please visit www.beaconhillak.com for all the great news.

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. Perfect for inviting friends and family to learn more about Jesus. Starts Sunday evening, March 14th. More information coming.

Haiti Disaster Relief

There are many ways to contribute to disaster relief in Haiti. Well-known organizations like American Red Cross (you can even give using your cell phone), and Christian organizations like Samaritan’s Purse and Compassion are doing good work and can be relied on to use your money responsibly.

The church leadership recommends an organization called Haiti Arise because not only are they using funds for immediate disaster care, they are helping train pastors and church leaders. Haiti needs immediate help, but because of the immense trauma what Haiti needs in the longer term is hope, and the church in Haiti can offer hope in Christ. Another reason for our recommendation is that Haiti Arise is relationally connected to ACC through Ministers Fellowship International. If you would like to give today to Haiti’s relief, please use offering envelopes and place it in the marked slot on the counter under the stairs. Mark your offering HAITI in large letters and we’ll make sure it goes to Haiti Arise. You can also donate online.

Boundaries Simulcast!

We will be hosting the BOUNDARIES simulcast seminar here at City Church on Saturday Jan, 30th from 8am-2pm. The cost will be $20.

This seminar addresses what to say to someone who wants your time, energy, love or money. Can you set limits and still be a loving person? What if my boundaries upset other people? Register today on the City Church website's event registration page. For more information call 344.2141.

Monday, January 18, 2010

Church Fast January 18-23

We will be fasting as a church Jan. 18-23. Prepare your heart to hear from God as we participate in this spiritual discipline!

Pastor Richard and Pastor Shane talked about fasting and hearing from God during our January 17 Sunday Service. The church is being asked to pray for our "vertical relationship" (God) and our "horizontal relationships" (one another) during this week.

There was a handout in the church bulletin containing some specific prayer points and some instructions concerning fasting. If you did not get a copy, you can download it here: http://www.anchoragecitychurch.org/pdf/fasting-and-prayer-20100118.pdf

You can come to the church to pray with others. This prayer time will start at 6:30 PM each evening. Look for a sign indicating in which room prayer will be happening.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Music Ministry Meeting Jan. 18 @ 6:30

Pastor Aaron will be hosting a gathering for ACC worship musicians and singers. This meeting is for everyone who is currently involved in music ministry at ACC or would like to be involved in the music ministry. This gathering is a time for casting vision, explaining the worship philosophy at ACC, and brainstorming for future plans. No RSVP is required, just show up on Monday, January 18th @ 6:30. This meeting will be held in the auditorium. If you have questions or would like more info, please contact Aaron via email: aaron@accchurch.org

Monday, January 11, 2010

Reason Youth Group

Jan 17th Spaghetti Feed
After the 2nd Service we will be having a Spaghetti feed/pie auction/work auction. The cost will be $5 a plate supporting the youth mission trip to inner city Chicago. Come and eat with your friends and family and support this great opportunity for our youth. While you’re there bid on an able bodied young person to do some work that you don’t look forward to.

Feb 12-15 WINTER CAMP
The annual Youth Winter Camp is taking place February 12-15th. This camp always has a way of producing some amazing fruit in the lives of our youth. Often times young people need help attending camp and typically scholarships are needed to help offset the cost. If you would like to help change a teenagers life consider giving a donation to the youth group for scholarships to Winter Camp. Contact Shane or Rhae at 344.2141.

Healing the Heart 2010

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. It 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 during a retreat 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. Cost for the Workshop is $160.00 per person, which includes the handbook, meals and lodging for the ministry weekend retreat. A non-refundable $60.00-per-person deposit is required upon application. For more information please feel free contact Roger or Pam Schoeniger (907-344-2141) or register online on this website. An application form and understanding/commitment form is also required.

Healing the Heart Dates:
Jan 31-Feb7, April 11-18, Aug 22-29, Oct 17-24

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:
March 14-21, June 6-13, Sept 19-26, Nov 7-14

Boundaries Simulcast!


We will be hosting the BOUNDARIES simulcast seminar here at City Church on Saturday Jan, 30th from 8am-2pm. The cost will be $20.


This seminar addresses what to say to someone who wants your time, energy, love or money. Can you set limits and still be a loving person? What if my boundaries upset other people?


Register today at the Anchorage City Church website events registration page. For more information see Janice at the information counter or call 344.2141.

Women's Self Defense 101

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!

Children's Ministry Updates

Thank you to all who have ministered to our children during the fall semester! We love and appreciate you! All members of the Children’s Ministry Team are invited to a Thank You Brunch, January 17th from 11:15 to 12:00 in the prayer room. We would love to see you there!

We still have opportunities for ministry in the January - May semester. Come join our team!

WOW! IS OFFICIALLY OPEN AGAIN!! All kids, ages 3 to 12 can learn verses and earn prizes. See us at the WOW! Booth right after each service!

Beacon Hill Updates

Time to celebrate!!! We now have a resident manager and Lord willing we will be ready to move in families over the next several weeks. Please visit http://www.beaconhillak.com/ for all the great news.

Tuesday, January 05, 2010

Sermon Series for January

Starting January 3rd, and the following five weeks, Richard and the elders will be speaking on the subject of "Following Jesus." This week the theme is on "Belonging". Feel free to listen to last week's sermon by free download right on this website, by clicking on the "Listen" tab.

Volunteer Ministry Fair!

Coming Soon!
On Sunday, January 24th from 11am to 12pm and 1:30pm to 2:30pm, we will have a volunteer ministry fair displaying the different avenues in which to get involved, as we are a volunteer supported church.

Meet our ministry leaders, get acquainted with our different ministries and the positions that come with them! Help make our services and ministries have greater impact on our community and church body by getting involved! We'll provide opportunities to sign up for current openings and sign ups for ministries that have events at certain times of the year.

Call Suzie for more information if you would like at 344-2141 xt. 10.