Worship Leader Training

This is an eight week class on worship and music in the church. This intensely practical workshop is designed to help musicians and singers become proficient in the skills needed to function in a church worship environment. This class will be held at City Church beginning February 20th on Sundays from 4-6pm. There will be a $10 cost to cover the printing and materials. Contact Aaron Gray at 344-2141 or email him at aaron@accchurch.org.

ACC Video Announcements Jan 30, 2011

Small Groups Winter 2011: Connection Opportunities

Small groups are in full gear for the winter term at Anchorage City Church: home groups, theology, Bible study, men's groups, men's breakfast, estudio Biblico En Espanol (Spanish language Bible Study), prayer, Healing the Heart, and addiction recovery are just a few. If you are not already part of a group we invite you to look through the list and see where you can connect in.

See the list of groups in the Winter/Spring 2011 Small Groups catalog here.

Youth Winter Camp!

Are you ready for awakening and personal revival? No matter where you are in life, God wants to pour His love into you! This years’ camp will be at North Star Bible Camp. It’s one of the best camps out there, with some incredible food, newly remodeled rooms, great outdoor activities, and much more! Camp will be from March 4th-March 7th, and the cost is $110. Please contact Mike Carrier at CGPMike@kafc.org for permission slips and more information, or contact the church office at 344-2141.

Healing The Heart, January 23-30

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. The workshop concludes with an application time in which you will be given an opportunity to apply these principles to your own life through self-disclosure. Register online at www.anchoragecitychurch.org/events. Dates: January 23-30, $170 per person ($160 if paid in full online) Contact Roger Schoeniger for more information at 344-2141.

How and Why to Fast with the Church Jan 17-23

City Church fasts and prays three times a year. Our first weekly fast for 2011 starts Tuesday, January 17 and ends on Sunday, January 23.

Here are some notes about this first fast of the year from Lead Pastor Richard Irwin.

2010 was a year of expanding and launching of new ministries, i.e. Anchorage Vineyard Early Learning Center, small groups, Beacon Hill, and Homeless Shelter. God provided in numerous miraculous ways. 2011 is a year of developing more leaders to continue the expansion of ministry. It is a year of strengthening in every area. This is a year of making preparing and engaging in spiritual warfare!

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on
the breastplate of righteousness., and as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, and eh sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God., praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. - Eph.6:10 –20

Here are the prayer focus points for this week:

1. Healing of physical diseases, deliverance of life dominating issues and restoration of families.
2. Identification and training of additional elders and deacons
3. Identification and training of small group leaders
4. Consideration of second City Church campus in the city so as to allow for growth in our children’s ministries as well as our small groups and classes since we are now at capacity in our classrooms.
5. The launching of the Alaska House of Prayer
6. Fine tuned focus in ministry for 2011.

You can read more on our website about fasting, including the "Daniel fast", one way that those who are unable to totally abstain from food are still participate in the fast.

Quest Men's Study Group

The Quest Men's study group kicks off the second half this Wednesday night at 7pm. The first half forcused on looking back at events and people that shaped who we are. The second half begins focusing on where we are now and looking toward the future. It's a great time to join the group! Topics include God's vision for men, a man and his wife, being a servant leader in the home, fathers and sons, and fathers and daughters. The main goal is to help men more clearly see God's vision for them. Cost for the second half is $15 and the series goes through April 13th. Contact Vic Pearce at 242-6823 with questions.

Small Group Start-Up

Our new semester of small groups kicks off on January 23rd! Make sure to check out all the great small groups coming up this semester to find the one that best fits you. Small groups are a great way to get connected in the church. Contact Rich or Aaron for more information, 344-2141.