UPCOMING EVENTS & SERVICES
Friday, March 24, 9:30 am: Ladies' Lectio meets in Narthex (children welcome)
Sunday, March 26, 11 am: Worship Service. View previous services on our Facebook page, or listen on podcast.
Sunday March 26, 5-6:30 p.m.:Youth Group with Grace Community Church youth
Wednesday, March 29, 6 p.m.: Young Adult Home Group
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Announcements
Pastor's Notes
Family Matters
Mission Spotlight
Giving
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Pastor's Note
Greetings Church Family,
We have had pretty good response so far, but if in case you missed it. I would like to invite you to take this very short survey about Sunday Service start times. The board would like to know if the congregation has been happy with the change to 11 am or would prefer for services to go back to 10 am on Sundays. So make your voice heard!
Also, we have some visitors from Oregon that are here for a short term mission trip with Praying Pelicans. They have volunteered to lead youth group on Sunday night (5 - 6:30 pm). It should be a lot of fun.
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Be a Delegate to Gather 2023
The 137th annual meeting of the national Covenant family
During Gather, the entire Covenant family comes together to worship God; celebrate and participate in God's work in the world; welcome new churches; ordain, commission, and consecrate ministers and missionaries; and together make important decisions about the Covenant's shared mission and ministry. Every congregation is entitled to representation. First Covenant of Anchorage is seeking a delegate for this important conference in Garden Grove, California from
June 29-July 1. If you are interested in participating either in person or online please see Pastor Criss or Pastor Kristi.
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Key Conversations: "Teens and Tech"
Sun. April 2--4-6:30 p.m.
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.
RSVP HERE
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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 2, Key Conversations: Teens and Tech
- April 19-22 Alaska Conference Annual Meeting Conference, Mat-Su Covenant Church. Click HERE for more info.
- April 28, Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
- April 30 Pot Luck Sunday
- 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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