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Newsletter

May 2016

Last week after worship, I announced that I had received a call to Joy Lutheran Church in
Cambridge, MN. Some of you understand how a call to serve at another congregation comes
about and some do not. Please allow me to help everyone in this short article to understand how
calls work in the LCMS.

A call to serve as a pastor at another congregation can come at any time with or without
previously interviewing with a congregation. Pastors do not contact churches, ask or seek
pastoral openings in specific churches, or ask to be interviewed by a congregation. Essentially
congregations find pastors two ways. The first is through word of mouth or recommendations of
lay people who maybe heard or saw a pastor and think he might be a good match in their church.
The second way is through a list of potential pastoral candidates provided by a District President.
This does not mean that a pastor put his name on a call list through the district although that can
be done. I have NOT put my name on a call list.
Remember what I said above that every pastor can receive a call to serve another
congregation at any time. This does not mean that the pastor has to take a call just because he
received a call. When he receives a call to come and serve a new congregation, the pastor then
has two calls. He has one call to the congregation he is currently serving and another call to the
congregation he has been called to serve. From there the pastor visits, looks at paperwork, prays
about his gifts, invites discussion from lay people from both congregations, prays about the
strengths and growth areas of both congregations, and prays for the will of the Lord and clarity
as to where he should serve.

That is where I am at now. By the time you read this I will be in Minnesota visiting Joy
Lutheran Church. Upon my return, my prayers will continue as I seek Gods will for all involved. I
invite you to please speak with me about your feelings towards the call and future of ministry. I
will be back in the office on Monday, April 25. Please keep me, my family, and both churches in
prayer until the decision is made which will be about two weeks. If you wish to set up a time to
speak to me, call my cell or email me and I will find time for us to sit down together. Remember
that Jesus is the Lord of the church and no matter what happens HE is in control and his will shall
be done.
God Bless,

Pastor Andy

Most of you who know me know that I love a good movie (I even love a
bunch of bad movies!). Just thinking about going to a movie theater puts a
smile on my face. The anticipation of a darkened theater, hoping for a great
couple of hours. The smell of buttery popcorn wafting through the air. The
laughs, the screams, the gasps while the images flash on the giant screen. I
dont even mind the soda- and candy-covered sticky floor. It feels oddly
like home, a place to go to join together with others and experience the
highs and lows of the human experience as depicted by flickering pixels.
Yet, one thing I hear people complain about with the movie-going
experience is the previews. There are just too many advertisements! I have to
sit through so much just to watch a movie. Cant we get to where were going?
But man, truth be told, one of my favorite parts of going to a theater is those
movie previews! Even though sometimes it takes 25 minutes to get from the house going dark until the
main film plays, I do love those two-three minute trailers. The way the editing, the sound, the bombastic
cinematography is put together in such a tight package a great trailer can be an awesome feast for the
senses. They can get people so excited for something thats coming months, if not years, down the line.
They cause us to dream of what might come, of a story that we might find ourselves in, of an adventure
that might sweep us away into something greater.
Friends in Christ, today we find ourselves on the other side of Easter the greatest preview of
coming attractions ever! Stay with me for a second.
Jesus Christ is risen he is risen, indeed! Alleluia! Our Lord is no longer buried. He has laid
suffering, struggle, sorrow, toil, worry, loneliness, and anger in the grave. The power of Satan, of sin, and
of death itself are in the tomb, and they will never awake. Our King Jesus reigns over all of this, and stands
alone as Lord and Savior. This has happened!
We celebrate this because we know one day we will see and experience all of this for ourselves!
What happened to Jesus on Easter will happen to each and every one of us who call upon his name. His
resurrection is a preview of our resurrection! Connected to him in our baptism, we will rise on the Last
Day, body and soul, to never-ending, never-ceasing, all-abundant life!
Just as depicted in the trailer of Easter Sunday, our suffering, struggle, sorrow, toil, worry,
loneliness, anger will be buried. Surely, our sin, death, and the devil will be locked in the tomb we once
occupied. Surely we will stand with Christ our King and reign over all these things. We will celebrate for
all of eternity in Jesus Kingdom that has no end.
Like the best movie trailers, lets get excited for this coming Kingdom of God. We know its coming
we may not know what the release date is just yet, but we pray, hyped with anticipation, Come
quickly, Lord Jesus! It wont disappoint, because the Artist is perfect!
As we wait, lets dream of what it will be like. Cherish the Scriptures and be patient, knowing God
is preparing. Celebrate by eating the meal of bread and wine, body and blood that gives us a taste of the
feast to come. Encourage one another with the hope of eternal rejoicing. Live like people who have hope
that is surely coming. Share it with others, joyfully live with love, and celebrate it all day, every day.
Thank God that Jesus is risen he is risen indeed! Alleluia! because he has secured our sure,
certain, and coming hope of life. No grave in the world can hold us down, and the main attraction will be
awesome beyond words! Come quickly, Lord Jesus! Amen.

Pastor Harrison

Family ministry is springing into action!!!


I cant believe how fast this year has gone by and we find
ourselves at the end of Sunday school, confirmation and youth
group. I am so wonderfully blessed to be a part of the ministry
here at ALC and I am looking forward to what God has in store for
us this summer and next year! Here are some important dates to
remember as we say good-bye to this education year
Confirmation party is April 30th!!!
Confirmation Sunday is May 1st, we have two amazing young ladies who will be stepping up
to confess their faith. Zoe Chang and Ava Vaagen, we are so proud of you!!!
Last day of Sunday school is Sunday May 8th (Mothers Day). We will be celebrating with
an end of the year picnic at the park down the street. A huge, huge THANK YOU to all my
Sunday school volunteers! You created environment that allowed the Holy Spirit to come in and
work in the hearts of children and parents. That is truly a blessing for all involved! What an
amazing group of women! I hope your hearts were changed as much as you changed the hearts
of the children!
Youth Group comes to an end Wednesday May 11th, but dont be sad, we have some
summer events planned so we can catch up with one another and stay connected.
Celebrate Mothers Day with a Gray Whale tour out of Seward on May 7th from noon4pm!!! Kenai Fjords is offering us a discounted group rate! Contact the office if you are
interested!
What is happening this summer? VBS and NYG of course!
Cave Quest VBS is May 23rd-26th, 9:30-12:30! Bring your little ones so they can discover
Jesus, the light of the world! I still need around 20 volunteers so if you are interested in
allowing the Holy Spirit to work through you, please let Rachel know you are interested in
volunteering!
Our teens head off to the National Youth Gathering July 14th! Please pray for us as we
fundraise, travel, and experience this event for the first time!
I sincerely say Thank You to all the volunteers and all who supported me, and continue to
support me in this ministry! Im not sure what Gods plan for me is but I do know what he placed
in front of me and that is an amazing family!
Blessings,
Rachel Goodell, Director of Family Ministry

Dear Members of Anchorage Lutheran Church,

Our Risen Lord and Savior Jesus is alive and


sitting at the right hand of God the Father
reigning as our King and the Ruler of the
Universe. We give Him honor, praise, and glory
that He would love us so much that he would
suffer and die for our sins. He is risen!
He is risen indeed! Alleluia!!!

As most of you are aware, there


are problems that exist at
Anchorage Lutheran. In many
respects some of these problems
have been around for many
years. They have not been easy to
resolve. Our District President, Paul
Linnemann, would like to assist in any
way possible to help us resolve these problems.
He will be here at Anchorage Lutheran on the
days of Friday, May 13th and Saturday, May 14th
to help us. The details of what meetings
President Linnemann will have during that time
are still being arranged, but I will let you know
when it is finalized.

I encourage ALL of you to make every possible


effort to keep your schedules free for these two
days and please make every attempt possible to
attend appropriate meetings when he is here.
These meetings will have a significant impact on
the mission and ministry of Anchorage Lutheran
going forward.

Our King Jesus promises to be with each and


every one of us as we struggle with the problems
in our lives. He also promises to be with us, His
church, as we struggle with these problems.
Please pray for Jesus love, presence, guidance,
and His will to be done at His church here at
Anchorage Lutheran.
God Bless You!!!

Terry Callies

President, Anchorage Lutheran Church.

Anti-Harassment Policy
Terry Callies, President, ALC
One of our members who is upset about things at
ALC got carried away after two of our MMC
Meetings. After one of the meetings last fall he
shoved Pastor Harrison and angrily told Pastor
Harrison to get out of his way because he was
not talking to him. We should have done
something about that physical harassment but
we didnt. At the last MMC Meeting in February
that same individual waved a clenched fist in
Pastor Harrisons face and threatened to punch
him in the face. He then did that a second time.
There were many witnesses to both events and
as other members of ALC have found out about
these events people have expressed concern
about the safety of our pastors as well as concern
about their own safety.
I sought guidance from our District President. He
said this is very serious. Most congregations will
not put up with this kind of behavior regardless
to who it is from or who it was directed towards.
This type of behavior should be grounds for
immediate and permanent removal from
membership in the church. He strongly
recommended that we establish a policy that
deals with this type of behavior. He also
suggested that we might want to consider going
back to having MMC meetings that are closed
and not open to the general membership. Below
is a copy of the policy that has been established
for ALC. It pertains to a number of different
kinds of harassment activities that would be
done by any member toward the pastors, staff,
any other member or guest. The new adopted
policy is as follows:
As the body of Christ, Anchorage Lutheran
Church believes what Scripture teaches
concerning how we treat and act toward each
other. What Jesus says, goes. Because of that, we
believe, teach, and confess that each disciple is
called to protect the unity of Gods church:
by acting in love toward one another.
by speaking to each other and working
through issues.
by refusing to gossip.

by following the leaders as they follow


Christ.
So let us concentrate on the things which
make for harmony, and on the growth of
our fellowship together. Romans 15:19

If your brother sins against you, go and tell


him his fault, between you and him alone. If
he listens to you, you have gained your
brother. If he listens to you, you have
gained your brother. But if he does not
listen, take one or two others along with
you, that every charge may be established
by the evidence of two or three witnesses. If
he refuses to listen to them, tell it to the
church. And if he refuses to listen even to
the church, let him be to you as a Gentile
and a tax collector. Matthew 18:15-17
Live in complete harmony with each other
each with the attitude of Christ toward
each other. Romans 15:5
Have a sincere love for your fellow
believers, love one another earnestly with
all your hearts. 1 Peter 1:22

Do not let any unwholesome talk come out


of our mouths, but only what is helpful for
building others up according to their
needs Ephesians 4:29

I therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge


you to walk in a manner worthy of the
calling to which you have been called, with
all humility and gentleness,
with patience, bearing with one another in
love, eager to maintain the unity of the
Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one
body and one Spiritjust as you were
called to the one hope that belongs to your
call one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one
God and Father of all, who is over all and
through all and in all. Ephesians 4:1-6

Obey your leaders and submit to their


authority. They keep watch over you as
men who must give an account. Obey them
so that their work will be a joy, not a
burden, for that would be no advantage to
you. Hebrews 13:17

Honor your father and mother. What does


this mean? We should fear and love God so
that we do not despise or anger our parents
and other authorities, but honor them,
serve and obey them, love and cherish
them. Luthers Small Catechism
You shall not murder. What does this
mean? We should fear and love God so that
we do not hurt or harm our neighbor in his
body, but help and support him in every
physical need. Luthers Small Catechism
You shall not give false testimony against
your neighbor. What does this mean? We
should fear and love God so that we do not
tell lies about our neighbor, betray him,
slander him, or hurt his reputation, but
defend him, speak well of him, and explain
everything in the kindest way. Luthers
Small Catechism

The Christian Church is to be a place where


everyone should enjoy an environment free from
any form of sexual harassment, bullying,
intimidation, verbal/physical threats of violence,
yelling, name-calling, or vandalism. All of these
actions are inappropriate for a Christian
belonging to the body of Christ. This includes but
is not limited to, interactions on or off property,
before/during or after a worship service, at
sponsored offsite events, and any form of church
meeting.
Seeking and receiving personal forgiveness from
one another is always appropriate if one of these
issues takes place. Yet throughout Scripture,
there are also consequences for behavior, even
when forgiveness is present (see, for instance,
Moses and the Promised Land).

Therefore, any of the above interactions will


have disciplinary consequences for the
protection of Gods church. The MMC will handle
on a case-by-case basis what those consequences
shall be, up to, and including, immediate
expulsion from the church and membership rolls
by a simple majority vote of the MMC.

A Common Thread

Financial Review

Scott & Arlene Brewer

Terry Callies, ALC President

Do you have
a family member or
friend who
is addicted to
heroin or have you
lost the life of a
loved one to heroin?
Join this
confidential support
group, A Common
Thread and invite
others who share the common thread of loving
someone affected by heroin. Six weeks of
support begins Monday, April 18 and ends
Monday May 23. It will be held in Room D at
Anchorage Lutheran at 7 p.m. All are welcome to
attend any or all of the meetings. Contact Scott or
Arlene at 522-2476 or email Arlene
at arleebrew52@gmail.com for more
information.

A few months ago it was requested that ALC


do a forensic audit. I did some research and
found out that forensic audits are done if there is
a high expectation of wrongdoing and a detailed
investigation is necessary. Forensic audits are
extremely expensive.
I also checked out regular audits and found
out that these are also extremely expensive and
that churches dont do audits. Churches do
financial reviews based upon agreed upon
procedures. These can be done by CPA firms but
these too are very expensive.
Since we did not have any money budgeted
(nor money on hand) for these types of financial
reviews, the MMC voted not to do an audit. I
reported that to you in a previous newsletter.
Since then I have been made aware of a
specific set of procedures that constitute a
financial review for a church that is list in
Chapter 25 of the Synods Treasurers Manual.
Supposedly, this financial review can be
conducted by members of the congregation with
minimal expense to the congregation. We are
moving ahead with a Chapter 25 Financial
Review. It is being completed by a team from
ALC. Dennis Koehler is heading the team and
Dick Mikkelsen and Bob Frenz are members of
the team. The cost to us is paying for our
bookkeepers time for her
involvement. In order to protect
the integrity of the process,
people should not interfere with
or influence to efforts of this
team. They will prepare a report
for the congregation when the
process is completed.

Celebrate Mothers Day


with a Gray Whale tour!
Kenai Fjords is offering
us a discounted group rate
on Saturday, May 7th the tour
leaves Seward at noon and
returns at 4 p.m. The
package includes lunch and
SeaLife Center
tickets!(Which can be used at
any time). This is an
excellent opportunity to
show Mom some love and
have some fun with friends and family! If you are
joining us, please let the office know,
office@anchoragelutheran.org or 272-5323.

Voters Meeting
A Voters Meeting will be held on Sunday May
22nd after the late service. We will hold elections
and vote on the budget for the next fiscal year.
Terry Callies, President.

Mark Your Calendars


ALC Community Garden
Planning Meeting
Saturday, April 30th, 10 A.M.
In Parish Hall
Susie Mikkelsen
A seed of an idea was planted at ALC last fall
in a conversation
between Lisa
Wilkinson
and Dick
Mikkelsen
to start a
community
garden on
the church
property. That seed is
getting ready to sprout and needs some
nourishment. With that in mind it is time to get
together, face to face, ask questions, exchange
ideas, share information, seek wisdom, generate
enthusiasm. The time to do that is:
Saturday, April 30 at 10 a.m.
in the Parish Hall.
You are urged to make every effort to come
to this event, if for no other reason than to know
what is being planned. This will be a defining
event defining if there is enough support in
the congregation to put this project together
AND defining who will be our Master Gardner.
This Master Gardner does not need to
necessarily be an actual gardener, but this
person does need to be someone who catches
the vision and is able to keep us all working
towards the goal of an ALC community garden.
There are a multitude of ways to participate
in this project. Would YOU be able to:
Help in planning the design
Work out the rules and logistics
Check out legal requirements
Get price estimates on fencing, lumber, dirt
Work out a water supply for the garden
Raise Funds
Write grants for additional funding
Put in some sweat equity to build The Garden

To date Lisa and Dick have been joined by


Susie Mikkelsen, Mike Wilkinson, Ken & Korynn
Applegate, Bob Frenz, Liza Consbruck, Ed Harris,
Donna Dean, Ventis Plume, Bill and Pam
Hueners, Dennis Koehler, Sherri Crocker, Jamey
Hilton, Annette Rohde, Jason & Blake Boerger,
Jack Simmers. 20 & Counting! Many more are
needed. Please plan on attending so that you will
know what is being planned and how you might
be able to participate.
By many of us focusing our energy and
efforts on a single project we would be
strengthening our bonds of fellowship at ALC
and benefitting the Anchorage Community.

Farewell to Krista Shelby and


Gods Blessings
Terry Callies

By now most of you know that Krista has


turned in her resignation. Both of her parents
have significant medical issues that will get
worse over time. After much prayer, Krista has
decided that she would like to have her parents
move in with her and Tom so that she can take
care of them. Krista admits that there are a lot of
unknowns associated with doing this. She
definitely needs Gods help and would appreciate
your prayers.
Krista has been at ALC for over 22 years.
During that time, she has served faithfully and
helped us make it through Lent, Holy Week,
Easter, Advent, and Christmas each year, and
other times when unexpected situations arise.
We all know her and she has been almost like a
member of ALC.
She will be with us until the end of April.
Please take time to express your thanks to her
and wish her Godspeed in her new endeavors.
Pam Hueners and Susie Mikkelsen are collecting
financial donations for her. Get your donations to
Pam or Susie or feel free to give your own cards
or gifts to her.
Thank you, Krista, for all of the support that
you have given to me over the years in my
service at ALC. May God bless you in your future
endeavors.

Allison Chandler, School Administrator


Ms.Chandler@ALSalaska.org
522-3636
Several years ago, I had little interest in
becoming a school principal. I loved teaching,
and administration didnt have much appeal.
Over the years God showed me He had other
plans, and put upon my heart a desire to support
the mission of Lutheran schools in a different
role and He has shown me amazing joy and
blessings in this administrative journey.
One of my more challenging aspects of school
administration has been in the area of school
finance. I am not the only Lutheran administrator to struggle with this area. Arranging for
sufficient funding for school ministry is serious
work, and humbling, but that is exactly when
Gods presence shines through the most boldly.
It takes a lot of money to run a school
ministry. Anchor is tuition based, meaning the
greatest portion of our funding coming from the
tuition and fees families faithfully pay. These
families make this commitment in order to
provide Christian education and child care for
their children. We are so thankful that we have
great families in partnership. However, this is
not always easy for every family at Anchor.
One of our ministry goals is serving families
when they cannot afford the entire tuition we
charge. We utilize a third-party company
through which K-8 families may apply for
financial aid. We then work to match the need for
which families qualify. This means that each year
we rely on funding from auxiliary sources to
meet the needs created when some families
require aid grants in order to attend our
program.
A school might consider many different
fundraising activities to close the financial gap,
but we choose to rely on just two avenues for
needed funds. First, we look to our
congregations and individuals to remember our
school and continue our ministry through direct
giving. In our 36 years, we have been graciously
blessed by such gifts. Second, we fundraise,

intentionally with activities that are socially


based in order to bring our greater Anchor
family, as I like to refer to it, together to
strengthen our bonds and supporting the school.
One such activity is the Annual Auction, which
we are happy to announce will be coming
home to Anchors campus in November of
2016.
We budget carefully, and plan accordingly,
but our ministry is thriving because of God. He is
the one who is blessing the efforts to lead new
families to Anchor Lutheran. He is the one who
inspires supporters to make financial gifts to
help our ministry. And He is the one who fills our
social fundraising events with such joy and a
spirit of generosity. So, thank you for your
continued prayers, gifts, and love. We are blessed
beyond measure. With God, all things are
possible.

Concerts, Concerts, Concerts!


This year, the M in May stands for Music.

The first May concert is Christi Crux


Vocal ensemble from Concordia
University, Portland. They will be
here at Anchorage Lutheran on
Sunday, May 8 at 4:30 p.m. Treat
your mom to a free concert that will
be an enjoyable and spiritually uplifting
experience for the entire family. This
concert series is part of Concordias annual
spring tour and includes stops in Anchorage,
Fairbanks, Palmer and more. Seating is limited and
on a first-come, first-served basis. A free-will
offering will be received. For more information
regarding event times and locations, please visit
www.cu-portland.edu/music

The second concert in May is Concordia


University, Irvines Concert Handbells on Tuesday,
May 17 at 7 p.m.
They are performing in Alaska from Kenai to
Tok between May 10 to 18, 2016. A full itinerary
and details about their work can be seen at
www.cui.edu/handbells.
The 27 ringers are selected from Concordias
four handbell ensembles that involve as many as
50 students a year. They have enjoyed high acclaim
in 35 states and provinces of North America as well
as in thirteen nations of Europe and the Pacific, last
year to Australia. This will be their first tour to
Alaska.
Their programs include a broad selection of
musical styles and techniques appealing to all ages
and tastes, including the 60s instrumental Mason
Williams hit Classical Gas, original handbell
works such as Michael Glasgows dramatic
Tremors and Cynthia Dobrinskis classic Rondo
Passacaglia, a setting of the patriotic America the
Beautiful, and settings of American spirituals. The
repertoire also presents handbell solos, quartets
and change ringing, and some events conclude with
a hands-on, audience participation ringing
demonstration and sing-along.
Children are especially intrigued by the visual
and aural energy of the performance, while
experienced musicians are surprised by the
musicianship and versatility possible with
handbells, often embellished by numerous other
instruments.

The handbell program at Concordia is


recognized as one of the leading collegiate handbell
programs in the nation in size, comprehensive
opportunities for ringers of all levels, and
performing quality. Handbells can be
the solo instrument within a music
major which has prepared many
ringers for directing handbell
programs in schools and churches.
The ensemble performs on
tour with five octaves of
Schulmerich handbells and 5.5 octaves
of Malmark Choirchimes as well as a
variety of other instruments.
Dr. Geisler is professor of music and director of
the handbell and music education programs,
having previously taught in Hong Kong, Illinois,
and Michigan, directing ringers of all ages from
lower grades to older adults as well as publishing
music and articles. He holds degrees from
Concordia University Chicago and The University
of Michigan.
Nancy Jessup is a nationally-known handbell
clinician and consultant, having coproduced a
video on solo ringing. She has also taught at the
elementary level and holds degrees from California
State University Los Angeles and Concordia
University Irvine. Both have served on boards of
the Handbell Musicians of America.
Concordia University enrolls 4450 students in a
wide range of programs in secular and church
vocations, graduate and undergraduate teacher
education, social work, business, and other fields of
liberal arts and professional preparation.
Concordia is an institution of the Lutheran Church
Missouri Synod and member of the nationwide
Concordia University System. A free will offering
will be taken to defray expenses of the tour.

Both of these university groups will need


housing the nights of their concerts. If you can host
a couple of students, please contact Mary Britton,
mbstudio2010@gmail.com or
502-435-4713; or Susie Mikkelsen dickm@gci.net
The third May concert is our very own
Anchorage Lutheran Choir in concert on Saturday,
May 21 at 7 p.m.

There is no cost to any of these concerts, please


join us for any, or hopefully, all of them!

Lutheran Social Services


of Alaska
Alan Budahl, Executive Director, LSSA
1303 W. 33rd Avenue
272-0643

Thank you to all who donated Easter baskets


to the food pantry this year. We distributed close
to 800 baskets to children of our Food Pantry
clients. The baskets were of many different styles
and colors but they all contained the message of
Easter. What a blessing it is to be able to share
the Gospel in such a heartfelt way. These baskets
come as a huge relief to parents who may not
have otherwise been able to afford an Easter
basket and a great surprise to the children who
receive them!
The LSSA food pantry needs food as we
continue to serve large number of families this
year. Anything helps but these things we could
use immediately; canned fruit, chili, soups,
hamburger/tuna/chicken helpers, cereals,
peanut butter and jelly. Thanks to everyone who
has donated recently or in the past, your
donations are greatly appreciated! We also need
volunteers for the Food Pantry and Mobile Food
Pantry. Call us if you can help.
As you begin your spring cleaning, think of
donating your gently used coats to be distributed
through HUGSS and Coats for Kids. The event
takes place in August and distributes school
supplies and winter coats to kids who would
otherwise go without. All sizes are needed (some
teens only fit into adult sizes). Also keep a look
out for coat closeout sales as the summer spring
approaches and consider purchasing a coat to
donate. Thanks to donations throughout the
community, the event helped 4,392 school aged
children with coats and school supplies last year!
Plans are under way for the annual Harvest
of Hope Auction to benefit the ministries of LSSA.
The event is scheduled for Friday, September 23,
2016 at the Sheraton Anchorage. We are looking
for volunteers to help with the planning this
years event. We are also looking for items for
the silent and live auction. If you can help us out
in any way, please contact the LSSA office.

Save the dates:


May 13thVisitor Industry Charity Walk: The
5K "Graze to Raise." Pre-registration fee is $35
for adult and $20 per child, plus any pledges you
are able to acquire. Please register on or before
May 8th. We have a link on our website to signup. If you join the Lutheran Social Services team
we will pick up your bib for your and distribute
them in the lobby of the Dena'ina Center before
the walk begins.
September 23rd Harvest of Hope Auction
Sheraton Anchorage 6 p.m.

Farewell
Krista Shelby,
Administrative Secretary
I started working for
Anchorage Lutheran as the
church secretary in
December 1993. I plunged
right into the middle of
Advent and then rolled right
into preparing for 3 Christmas Eve services, a
Christmas Day service, as well as Sunday. It was
kind of a trial by fire, but I survived, and lasted
for 22 years.
I will be caring for my parents full time for a
while, as they were both diagnosed with
dementia within the past year. I head to Arizona
on May 2 to help them pack up for their
transition back to Anchorage.
I have enjoyed getting to know you all here at
ALC. Please keep me and my family in your
prayers as I head out on this new adventure.

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