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PLEASE REMEMBER TO SPRING FORWARD WITH YOUR CLOCKS!
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UPCOMING EVENTS & SERVICES
Friday, March 10, 9:30 am: Ladies' Lectio meets in Narthex (children welcome)
Sunday, March 12, 11 am: Worship Service and Baptism. View previous services on our Facebook page, or listen on podcast.
Wednesday, March 15, 6 pm: Young Adult Homie Group, Ivanoff's Home
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Announcements
Pastor's Notes
Family Matters
Mission Spotlight
Giving
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Pastor's Note
Greetings Church Family,
I have a few recommendations for you this week, in light of the recently past Black History Month and the current Women's History month.
First, for Black History month I would really like to recommend the And Campaign's docuseries examining Scriptural orthodoxy and the history of the Black church. Here is a trailer and you can watch the whole thing (episodes are still being released), if you subscribe to their website (it's free). I would also heartily recommend their podcast Church Politics is one of my favorite Christian analysis on the news.
Second, for Women's History month I would recommend Dr. Nijay Gupta's upcoming book, Tell Her Story: How Women Taught, Led, and Ministered in the Early Church. Nijay was one of my seminary professors and I have very much appreciated the quality of his other books and biblical commentaries. Though I haven't read the book yet (it is released next week), I am looking forward to digging into it. Perhaps if there are enough people are interested we could do a book group.
Last, I want to apologize for not having our church's sermon podcast up over the last three weeks. There has been ongoing issues with livestreaming the service, which corrupts the audio, so to publish the podcast I have to rerecord the sermons and I have been having a difficulty finding a healthy rhythm to re-preach and produce the podcast. However, I will get there...
Don't forget that there is a baptism this Sunday-- So be prepared to celebrate a new sister in Christ.
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NEW DATE:
Sun. April 2--4-6:30 p.m.
Key Conversations: "Teens and Tech"
Parents, pre-teens and teens will gather to learn together and from each other ways to navigate the challenge of technology in the world of teens and families. The goal of this time together is to consider how to strengthen connections and communication in families around safe, beneficial and age-appropriate access to the world of technology. There will be parent sessions, youth sessions and together sessions. Fun and Food too! More information to come regarding schedule.
Dinner will be provided.
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Purim Party: Sunday during Children's Church
This week we will have a Purim Party! The official Jewish holiday that celebrates Queen Esther's role in saving her people happened this week. Traditionally, Purim is a fun holiday where the story of Esther is told, gifts of food are given to friends as well as to those in need. Kids are welcome to wear a costume or silly hat as is the custom.
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Need some kids' projects - you can access the Sunday Kids' Bulletins and other seasonal kid's projects here. There are also other kids' materials available here.
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MISSION SPOTLIGHT
First Covenant supports missions and ministries in Alaska and across the globe. This column spotlight one of those supported ministries each month.
Justice Organizing Interfaith Network (formerly AFACT) – JOIN’s mission is to work from the faith principles and values of its members, apply those values to community issues, and take democratic action to impact existing social structures for the common good of all citizens, particularly the poor and disenfranchised. JOIN empowers congregation members to address local issues which impact the lives of themselves and their members to bring change in local and state policies which reduce inequities and injustices. Past community efforts include advocating for Medicaid Expansion, Mental Health programs and community safety projects. If you are interested in participating in JOIN, contact Rebecca Gramm or Jane Atuk.
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Click on the Home Altar picture to view Home Altar weekly online or to sign up for a weekly Home Altar email.
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Need Prayer? Use this form for prayer requests.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
- Upcoming Events:
- April 1, Key Conversations: Teens and Tech
- April 28, Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
- May 23, End of School Picnic and Annual Chili Cookoff
- June 9-11, Family Camp at Chickaloon
- Prayer Chain: Do you feel called to be in prayer for others? You may join our prayer chain and receive email prayer requests. Contact Rebecca at office@anchoragefirstcovenant.com to become a prayer chain partner. These prayer requests are held in confidence by the prayer chain members.
- Want to help out during Worship Services? We are in need of nursery volunteers, song leaders, musicians, audio & video assistance, greeters and more. If you are feeling led to take a more active role, see Pastor Criss, Pastor Kristi or contact the church at: office@anchoragefirstcovenant.com or 907-277-3322
- Would you consider serving in our congregational care ministry as we seek to care for each other well. Pastor Criss is looking for people willing to call 3-5 people each week as part of our Care and Connect team. We often set up meal deliveries. Email criss@anchoragefirstcovenant.com.
- Music, Videos and Bible Lessons are available on RightNow Media. Click on the RightNow picture next to the worship service calendar to go to RightNow Media and start searching. Not yet a member of RightNow Media? Use this link to become a member and receive access to free on-line videos: https://www.rightnowmedia.org/Account/Invite/FCCAlaska
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