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So many of us live stuck. Stuck trying to seem perfect. Stuck in sadness. Stuck feeling numb. Stuck pursuing more stuff to make us happy. Stuck in something we can’t even name! These stuck places often go unattended inside of us and they are shaping our lives more than we would like to think. We’ve been trying to fix this feeling with everything but God….God has a plan for these spaces inside of us—the places we feel broken, mad, discontent, scared, overwhelmed and sad.
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Our new sermon series “(Un)Stuck” will allow us to journey inside ourselves as we take a good honest look at the struggle going on within and lead us to the God who has a plan to restore it, to restore us.
Join us on Sunday morning as we begin with journeying from Brokenness to Wholeness. There’s a gospel song that quotes Jeremiah 18 where God says, “The Potter wants to put you back together again.”
Journeying WITH you in these STUCK places,
RT
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Jeremiah 18:1-6
(VOICE)
The word of the Eternal came to Jeremiah.
Now God’s message comes through another prophetic drama played out in a potter’s shop somewhere in the city. The prophet sees an ordinary event but receives an extraordinary message.
Eternal One: Go down to the potter’s shop in the city, and wait for My word.
So I went down to the potter’s shop and found him making something on his wheel. And as I watched, the clay vessel in his hands became flawed and unusable. So the potter started again with the same clay. He crushed and squeezed and shaped it into another vessel that was to his liking. In that moment, I heard again God’s word for His rebellious people.
Eternal One: O people of Israel, can I not do the same to you as this potter has done? You are like clay in My hands—I will mold you as I see fit.
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Jeremías 18:1-6
Dios Habla Hoy (DHH)
Acción simbólica del alfarero y el barro
El Señor se dirigió a mí, y me dijo: «Baja a la casa del alfarero y allí te comunicaré un mensaje.» Yo, Jeremías, bajé y encontré al alfarero trabajando el barro en el torno. Cuando el objeto que estaba haciendo le salía mal, volvía a hacer otro con el mismo barro, hasta que quedaba como él quería.
Entonces el Señor me dijo: «¿Acaso no puedo hacer yo con ustedes, israelitas, lo mismo que este alfarero hace con el barro? Ustedes son en mis manos como el barro en las manos del alfarero. Yo, el Señor, lo afirmo.
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Join Us on Wednesday Evenings at 7pm
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Next Spiritual Transformation/Bible Study:
Begins this Wednesday, July 20th
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So many of us live stuck. Stuck in trying to seem perfect. Stuck in sadness. Stuck feeling numb. Stuck pursuing more stuff to make us happy. Stuck in something we can't even name. These stuck places often go unattended inside of us and they are shaping our lives more than we would like to think. We've been trying to fix this feeling with everything but...
God. He has a plan for these spaces inside of us, the places we feel broken, but we have to go to Him.Stuck is a journey to take an honest look at the fight going on inside, leading us to the God who has a plan to restore it, to restore us.
The eight lessons in this study guide are simple and interactive, offering projects, stories, and Bible study to dig into Scripture, to deeply engage the mind and heart. Because as we realize that our stuck places are the very places that make us ache for God, we find Him waiting there for us with hope and freedom.
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Join Rev.Shirley and Skip this THURSDAY, July 21st at 7pm for our Grief Support Group in the Worship Center. If you are dealing with any type of loss, you will certainly benefit from the group. Email Rev. Shirley at: revshirley@joymcc.com for more information.
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In an effort to keep accurate records, and for periodic follow up, we ask that you please take a moment to record your attendance. As you enter JoyMCC through the front doors, the Attendance sheet will be located on a stand to your left. Please insure you record on the correct sheet (1st and/or 2nd service)Thank you in advance for your help in our accurate reporting.
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Support JOY when you order from Amazon. Use AmazonSmile! Choose JOY METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH!
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As of the registration cutoff date, we did not have the
minimum required participants to hold the class.
The dates have been adjusted to allow others interested to sign up and to allow time to purchase the necessary materials.
Monies for the 1st session (or complete fee) will be due by August 7th.
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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.
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we are be temporarily suspending Hospitality:
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Stay tuned for more information.
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BE THE CHURCH!
Pull a Post It, Play Your Part
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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!
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We have several ways you can connect to Joy MCC with any pastoral care needs. If you have a need [prayer, a pastoral visit, help etc.] please let us know. You may email our Director of care and communications at care@joymcc.com.
Along with our Joy MCC facebook pages, there is a facebook fan page and facebook group specifically for your prayer needs and other care concerns.
The only way we can help is if we know there is a need.
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We look forward to hearing from you
Blessings,
Marina
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Did you know that Joy MCC has taken the Paris Pledge? This Pledge is a commitment made individually and by our congregation to reduce our carbon emissions by 50% by 2030. We've made the first step by making the commitment. Stay tuned for more information.
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Aug 3th - Social Mixer - Come see what we are all about! Revere Nightclub, 6603 International Drive - 7pm - 8:30pm
Aug 10th - Auditions - First United Church of Christ, 4605 Curry Ford Rd - 6pm - 10pm
Aug 13th - Auditions - First United Church of Christ, 4605 Curry Ford Rd - 10am - 2pm
Email -
membership@orlandogaychorus.org
to set up your audition.
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Wednesday, July 20, 2016
6:00pm - SAA Meeting - Page House
7:00 pm - Spiritual Transformation - "Stuck" - Session 1
7:00 pm - Youth Group
Thursday, July 21, 2016
7:00 pm - AA Meeting - Page House
Friday, July 22, 2016
7:00 pm - AA Meeting - Page House
Saturday, July 23, 2016
5:45pm - CMA Meeting - Page House
Sunday, July 24, 2016
9:00 am - Sunday Worship, -- Worship Center
10:15 am - 10:40 am - Fellowship in the Courtyard
10:45 am - Sunday Worship, - Worship Center
7:00 pm - AA Meeting - Page House
Monday, July 25, 2016
6:00 pm - Board Meeting - Worship Center
7:00 pm - AA Meeting - Page House
Tuesday, July 26, 2016
7:00 pm - Choir Practice
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
6:00pm - SAA Meeting - Page House
7:00 pm - Spiritual Transformation - "Stuck" - Session 2
7:00 pm - Youth Group
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