Family Camp July 6th, 7th & 8th
Arrive from 2pm on July 6th
Depart Camp at 2pm on July 8th

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

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

There are different options for camping: dormitory housing, RV parking or camping in a tent. The RV electrical plug-ins are limited but parking is abundant. There is also a kitchen facility, toilet and showers and meeting room.

Cost is: $40 for a dorm room per night (first come first served). Dorm rooms have beds but you will need to bring sleeping bags, blankets & pillows to put on the beds.

For tent or RV camping the cost is $6 per person per night and children under 5 years old are free.

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

Fast Day is Friday, June 29th

The Prayer Room will be available from 8am until 8pm, for those needing a quiet place to pray. Please pick up fasting vignettes at the information counter.

Women's Ministry Bowling Party!!!

Friday, June 29th @ 7pm

Ages 18-88...come out on Friday, June 29th for a night of pizza, NEON bowling, desserts and fellowship! We will start bowling at 7pm and go until 9!





The bowling party will take place at Center Bowl on the corner of Minnesota and Spenard. Cost for this is only $15 and space is limited, so please sign up and pay at the information counter on Sunday, June 24th.

Women's Tuesday Night Bible Studies begin July 10th

Ladies...it's time again to start up some weekly studies! Come out on Tuesday evenings from 6:30 - 8:30pm for Bible studies that are different each week. Some of the studies we will be doing are:

Beth Moore

"Jesus the One and Only"

Priscilla Shirer

"Single Minded Worship"

Anne Graham
"The Vision of His Glory"

Lisa Whelchel

"Creative Connection"

Jennifer Rothschild

"Walking by Faith" &
"Fingerprints of Love"

Angela Thomas
"Living your life as a beautiful offering"

Tianne Moon

"Enjoy a thirst quenching

look at Phillippians"

Mary Kassian
"Conversation Peace"

There is no cost for these studies and no childcare will be available. Please sign up each week at the information counter.

Mountain View Outreach

There will be an Outreach event in Mountain View at Lyon's Park on Saturday, July 14th from 12noon - 3pm. There will be various live bands performing, drama acts, children's games, food and many opportunities to witness and encourage. Everyone is encouraged to come out and support this Outreach.

This Outreach event is a partnership between Bethel Chapel, the Northside Partnership and City Church.

ACC Potluck Picnic - July 15th

Come out on Sunday, July 15th and enjoy the sunshine while you fellowship! The grills will be ready to cook your favorite marinated meat! ACC will provide hamburgers, hotdogs and drinks. Please bring whatever meat you would like grilled, and a side dish or dessert to share with your ACC family. Some families bring their own lawn chairs as seating outside is sometimes limited.

The picnic starts at 6pm. Please call the office at 344-2141 for more information.

Red Cross to give training in Shelter Operations

Shelter Operations Training

July 22nd from 5-8pm

ACC has been given an opportunity to be a shelter in the event of a disaster that would displace people. The safety and well-being of the people in need of shelter depend on capable leadership. Therefore, it is imperative that ACC have well trained, prepared individuals to render assistance.

We need many individuals to be a part of ACC's Disaster Preparedness Team. There will be a shelter operations hands-on training in the prayer room from 5-8pm. If you attended the previous shelter operations course, or would like to be a part of the ACC team, then this training is for you. The Red Cross will be reviewing guidelines, procedures, rules, etc for running a fully operational shelter.

There will be light refreshments served and there is no cost to attend this meeting. Please sign up at the information counter, or call Mike Rawalt at 344-2141 for more information.

Youth Summer Camp 07!!!

Calling all those who are in Junior High and High School! Summer Camp is just around the corner! The focus of camp this year is God's forgiveness.

Come expecting the presence of God!!!

Cost is $150 for four days and three SLEEPLESS nights of fun...use of restrooms is included at no extra charge...you won't find that anywhere else!

Here's how it works:

July 27th - leave City Church at 4:30pm

July 30th - return to City Church at 1:30pm

Bring it:

Clothes for four days Toiletries

Sleeping Bag & pillow Mosquito Repellent

Bible & Notepad Camera

Snacks Swim Suit (modesty is the best & only policy)

Towel Sunscreen

Two pairs of shoes A very DELIGHTFUL attitude

Don't Bring:

Radios
MP3 players

IPODS

Walkmans

Gameboys

DVD Players

TVs

Anything Illegal

You can sign up (and pay) at the information counter, or call Pastor Shane or Rhae at 344-2141 for more information!

Family Camp is just around the corner!

Family Camp
July 6th, 7th & 8th

Arrive from 2pm on July 6th

Depart Camp at 2pm on July 8th

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

We will begin the first night with a fun potluck dessert time around the campfire. So, make sure to bring your favorite dessert to share. We will also have a community potluck/brunch on Sunday morning. So, bring enough food for your family to eat for breakfasts, lunches and dinners and a little extra for the potluck times.

There are different options for camping: dormitory housing, RV parking or camping in a tent. The RV electrical plug-ins are limited but parking is abundant. There is also a kitchen facility, toilet and showers and meeting room.

Cost is: $40 for a dorm room per night (first come first served) $6 for tent or RV camping per person per night and children under 5 years old are free. Unfortunately, there are no pets allowed. The map to the Alaskan Christian Retreat Center (this facility is 135 miles south of Anchorage) and a schedule of events will be available in the next few weeks. Please sign up and pay at the information counter.

ACC Motorcycle Ministry Group Ride is Thursday, June 7th

ACC's Motorcycle Ministry is revving up for another group prayer time that will focus on North Anchorage and will be followed by a group ride and fellowship dinner time. Those interested should show up at the church at 6:15pm.

We will schedule two Saturday rides, one on June 23rd to Hope or Seward and one on July 28th perhaps to Sheep Mountain, or Talkeetna. These rides are to be determined as the season progresses.

Watch the future events calendar and check out ACC’s website for a full schedule of rides and/or schedule changes or contact us, Jon and Glenda Pokrandt evenings @ 333-8903 or by email at jonglen8903@gci.net or Mike and Barb Rawalt @ 344-1946 or by email mike@accchurch.org. All riders are welcome to join us as we ride the Anchorage streets and pray for our city. We look forward to meeting with you and welcome you on our rides.

Church Staff and Office Changes

ACC Church Staff and Office Hour Changes

There are quite a few changes going on around ACC:

• Mike Rawalt is the church Administrator
• Carol Jack is the Assistant Administrator and Ministry Development Coordinator
• Rich Irwin is our services Programming Director
• Rhae Etheredge is our new Assistant Youth Leader

Our new additions to the staff are:

• Becky Crawford from New Direction will be our Administrative Assistant and Graphic Designer
• Aaron Gray from New Direction as our Worship Team Coordinator & Audio Visual Director
• Julie Sprague from the Accounting Office of CPA Suzanne Trimble APC, will be our new bookkeeper

Office Hour Changes:

We will be closed on Saturdays through the Summer. The office will be open from 9am - 5pm Tuesday-Friday. Staff are also available on Sundays during both services. If you have any questions regarding any of these changes, please call the office at 344-2141.

New Support Groups Starting Soon!

Weight Loss Support Group - June 17th

A weight-loss support group will begin on Sunday, June 17th from 5-7pm in room 209. This class is a group share 12 step approach to gain self discipline, learn great eating habits and get educated.

Substance Abuse Support Group

(For teens and yound adults ages 15-24)

This Christ centered 12 step class is another group share approach to gain new information and become educated about substance abuse. The dates and times are to be announced. Please call Paula Gray at 561-3802 or email paula@newdirectioncenter.net to sign up.