JoyLink Newsletter-May 08, 2016

JoyLink May 08, 2016

Matthew 15:21-28
The Canaanite Woman’s Faith

Jesus left that place and went away to the district of Tyre and Sidon. Just then a Canaanite woman from that region came out and started shouting, “Have mercy on me, Lord, Son of David; my daughter is tormented by a demon.” But he did not answer her at all. And his disciples came and urged him, saying, “Send her away, for she keeps shouting after us.” He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.” But she came and knelt before him, saying, “Lord, help me.” He answered, “It is not fair to take the children’s food and throw it to the dogs.” She said, “Yes, Lord, yet even the dogs eat the crumbs that fall from their masters’ table.” Then Jesus answered her, “Woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish.” And her daughter was healed instantly.

Mateo 15:21-28 Dios Habla Hoy (DHH)

La fe de una mujer no judía

Jesús se dirigió de allí a la región de Tiro y Sidón. Y una mujer cananea, de aquella región, se le acercó, gritando:

—¡Señor, Hijo de David, ten compasión de mí! ¡Mi hija tiene un demonio que la hace sufrir mucho!

Jesús no le contestó nada. Entonces sus discípulos se acercaron a él y le rogaron:

—Dile a esa mujer que se vaya, porque viene gritando detrás de nosotros.

Jesús dijo:

—Dios me ha enviado solamente a las ovejas perdidas del pueblo de Israel.

Pero la mujer fue a arrodillarse delante de él, diciendo:

—¡Señor, ayúdame!

Jesús le contestó:

—No está bien quitarles el pan a los hijos y dárselo a los perros.

Ella le dijo:

—Sí, Señor; pero hasta los perros comen las migajas que caen de la mesa de sus amos.

Entonces le dijo Jesús:

—¡Mujer, qué grande es tu fe! Hágase como quieres.

Y desde ese mismo momento su hija quedó sana.

The Whole Loaf

For Mothers’ Day, we encounter the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15:21-28, a mother who is determined to find healing for her daughter. When this Canaanite mother encounters Jesus, there are surprises along the way. And like this Canaanite mom, we are invited to experience transformation and rise above feelings of unworthiness; we are reminded that although we may be willing to accept the crumbs from God’s table, Jesus offers us so much more. Come share in the Bread of Life, the Whole Loaf that Jesus offers.

Join Us on Wednesday Evenings at 7pm

In his eight-session small group bible study, Christian, by Andy Stanley, you’ll examine the characteristics Jesus used to define those who follow him and the implications they have for believers today.

Through eight engaging and enlightening small group bible study sessions, Andy Stanley unpacks these qualities Jesus prescribes for his followers that made them unique. What if believers today embodied these traits? Would the non-believing world put aside its definition of ‘Christian’ and instead know us by our love?

Youth Group meets Wednesdays at 7pm.

Ages 6th grade-12th grade.

Need to do some spring cleaning?

Lay Delegates will be having a Yard Sale May 7th

Drop off your Items: 5/3 10am-2pm

5/4-5/6 3pm-8pm

Sponsor a dinner:

Host sign-up 4/10-4/24

Guest sign-up 5/1-5/29

Do you have spare change

that is weighing your pockets down? Donate it to the Lay Delegates .

Nature Valley bars

$1 see the Lay Delegate table

in-between services

SAVE THE DATES: GAY DAYS

May 31st – June 5th

Bag stuffing at Joy on Sunday May 22nd

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Support JOY when you order from Amazon. Use AmazonSmile! Choose JOY METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH!

Joy MCC has a team of dedicated Prayer Warriors and Hounds that fervently pray for each and every request that comes in. Prayer does work! Prayer changes things!

Joy's Electric Bill is $477 each month. Just $2.40 more per person in each of the 2 Sunday Services can help us pay that bill. Every little bit you give helps us maximize tithes and offerings to go toward our growing ministries.

How do YOU see JOY is being called to follow God in a New Way?

As we prepare for this event and incredible opportunity, we ask that you visit our bulletin board, consider the question posed, and answer with art, pictures or words.

We thank you for your input. It DOES matter!

Joy MCC continues to be filled with giving and talented people like you. These are just a few of the many ways to share your time and talents. To join one of these, or one of our many other ministry teams, or to share a specific talent/skill you may have (ie, computers, networking, webdesign, handywork etc) or if you would like to learn more, please email Angela at admin@joymcc.com.

Worship Team/Altar Servers

Being part of the worship team allows you to share your gifts in both corporate and private ways. If you love the Word of God and desire to read it in English or Spanish before the congregation, then God may be calling you to the worship team! If you love praying with individuals and offering a brief prayer of blessing, then God may be calling you to be a communion server. If speaking isn’t your forte, but participating in worship is something that draws you, then perhaps God is calling you to hold the sacred elements during communion. Either choice allows you to enhance our worship by your participation. If you are interested or want to learn more, email admin@joymcc.com

Ushers Wanted

Ushers play a vital role in the life of Joy MCC by welcoming parishioners and new comers, as well as performing their important part in the worship service. If you have an interest in joining the Usher team and being a part of this wonderful ministry, please email admin@joymcc.com.

Are you a "Techy"? Are you detail oriented? Do you want to play an important role in the Sunday Worship experience? If you answered yes to ANY or ALL of these questions, then you may be a good fit for our Multimedia Team. If you are interested in learning more, please email admin@joymcc.com.

BE THE CHURCH!
Pull a Post It, Play Your Part

Weekly in the Welcome area, you'll see this board! Check it out and see how YOU can be the church here at JOY and pull a post it and play YOUR part. These are simple things that are needed--places to volunteer, areas to give back, and opportunities to serve! There are 6 categories: Worship, Ministry Teams, Volunteering, Skills, Outdoors and Items. There are a variety of things you can choose and in so doing, you can provide help and hope to those in our community!

Visit Joy Cares Page

PROJECT CARE

We care | You matter

This is for ALL who are in need

A list of items for donation will be passed out before services on Sunday.

Donation drop off times:

ALL Sundays until June 12 from 9am to 12pm

May 4 & 5 from 3pm to 7pm

May 7 from 8am to 2pm

Don't forget the YARD SALE on May 7 from 8am to 2pm

Here are a few of the items we will be needing for this day.

12 Baskets Sunday, May 15th (3rd Sunday of the Month)

May 16th at 6pm (3rd Monday of the Month)

May 19th at 7pm (3rd Thursday of the Month)

Creating a Life that Matters is an intensive three-course curriculum which explores ways to rediscover our relationship with the Sacred, with our self, and with our passion. Those desiring to immerse themselves in this course will be challenged to broaden their understanding of all that is Sacred; integrate their self-awareness into being authentic, aware leaders; and live their passion intentionally through the life of the church and beyond.

We will be holding these three courses over the summer months. We will delve into our relationship with the Sacred the weekend of June 24-26; our relationship with ourselves the weekend of July 22-24, and our relationship with our passion the weekend of August 19-21. The classes on Friday evening will be from 5:30-9:00pm; Saturday from 10:00am-5:00pm and Sunday after the second service (12:30pm-2:30pm). The course will cost $150.00 ($50.00 for each session-which includes materials, activities and a meal on Saturday and Sunday.

This class is designed for folks who are interested in deepening their spiritual walk and desire to learn more about God, themselves and their passions so they can be more and do more for God! Rev. Terri and Jeff Henderson will be co-facilitating this class.

We will be holding an information session on Monday evening, May 23rd from 7:00pm to 8:30 PM. The Co-Facilitators and some of the graduates from previous CLM Classes will serve on a panel to answer any questions you may have about the class and the ways it can change your life. You will want to be a part of this!!!