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This Sunday we continue our sermon series on "All the Places to Go." We will hang our hats on those open doors God places before us and how we react to them.
God has placed an open door for us here at Joy. I cannot wait to see what's on the other side!!
See you Sunday. Invite a friend. Come check out our growing choir!!
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Genesis 12:1-4 (NRSV)
The Call of Abram
Now the Lord said to Abram, “Go from your country and your kindred and your father’s house to the land that I will show you.
2 I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.
3 I will bless those who bless you, and the one who curses you I will curse; and in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.”[
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4 So Abram went, as the Lord had told him; and Lot went with him. Abram was seventy-five years old when he departed from Haran.
Revelation 3:8 (NRSV)
8 Look, I have set before you an open door, which no one is able to shut. I know that you have but little power, and yet you have kept my word and have not denied my name.
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Génesis 12:1-3 (DHH)
Dios llama a Abram
Un día el Señor le dijo a Abram: «Deja tu tierra, tus parientes y la casa de tu padre, para ir a la tierra que yo te voy a mostrar. 2 Con tus descendientes voy a formar una gran nación; voy a bendecirte y hacerte famoso, y serás una bendición para otros. 3 Bendeciré a los que te bendigan y maldeciré a los que te maldigan; por medio de ti bendeciré a todas las familias del mundo.»
4 Abram salió de Harán tal como el Señor se lo había ordenado. Tenía setenta y cinco años cuando salió de allá para ir a la tierra de Canaán.
Apocalipsis 3:8 (DHH)
8 mira, delante de ti he puesto una puerta abierta que nadie puede cerrar, y aunque tienes poca fuerza, has hecho caso de mi palabra y no me has negado.
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Spiritual Transformation Study
Wednesdays @ 7pm
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Very rarely in the Bible does God command someone to “Stay.” He opens a door, and then he invites us to walk through it―into the unknown. And how we choose to respond will ultimately determine the life we will lead and the person we will become. In fact, to fail to embrace the open door is to miss the work God has made for us to do.
In
All the Places to Go . . . How Will You Know?, bestselling author John Ortberg opens our eyes to the countless doors God places before us every day, teaches us how to recognize them, and gives us the encouragement to step out in faith and embrace all of the extraordinary opportunities that await.
So go ahead―walk through that door. You just might do something that lasts for eternity.
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Join us every third Thursday of the Month for our Grief support group meeting. If you have experienced any sort of loss, please come listen, share and support.
Our next meeting is this Thursday, January 19th at 7pm. For more information, email revshirley@joymcc.com.
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We love it when you're here....We miss you when you're gone. Please help us keep accurate records and let us know when you are here. Simply check your name on the attendance sheet located at the front as you enter the Worship center. If you do not see your name on the list, please write it in the space provided and we will make sure you're there the next time you come.
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The Fund provides an opportunity for you to make a lasting gift to the Church. As a separate corporation from the church, the Fund invests in long-term areas that preserve capital while providing appreciation in value and return of excess to the church.
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Do You Give Electronically?
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If so, we will have these cards in every row for your convenience to place in the offering plate.
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We have a facilities team and are looking to expand. We are looking for electricians, plumbers, painters, carpenters, wood workers, all around handy people.
If you would like to be a part of this team, you may email facilities@joymcc.com.
Help Joy take the Doors of the Church and the Church to the Street!
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We take Food donations any time!
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Did you forget "12 Baskets Sunday"? Not to worry, we take donations for our food pantry any time!
We currently are in need of pasta sauce.
Thank you, your donation makes a difference in helping serve our community.
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Get Faithfully Fit in 2017!
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Joy will be offering workout classes Saturday mornings beginning in February. Stay tuned for more information!
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Be the Church, Pull a Post-it
Play Your Part
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If you want to help in other ways, check out our “Be the Church, Pull a Post it” board in the hall next to the Worship center. There are opportunities to donate items such as paper, office supplies, water etc.; or your time and talents such as usher team, altar team, multimedia, music, etc. Visit the board and see where YOU can Play Your Part and Make a difference!
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Rev Elder Dr Nancy Wilson, former Moderator of UFMCC, will be at Joy to share some stories from her book, "I Love to Tell the Story". Join her after services in the courtyard where she will be selling and signing copies of the book.
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Join Us Monday February 13
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If you or someone you know cannot make it to Church on Sundays, we have your solution! Join us Every 2nd Monday of each month at 7pm for "Monday Unhinged" Worship service. Join us as we Worship, Praise, Sing and grow closer to God!
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Do you love Chili? Think your Chili is the best in the County? If so, then join us for Joy MCC’s Chili Cook Off on Sunday, February 26th right after the 2nd Service. Tables will be set up in the courtyard with different types of Chili for your enjoyment. Each Chili will be numbered and you vote for your favorite by making a cash donation. You can donate to just one or as many as you choose. All proceeds will benefit Joy MCC. If you want to enter your Top Secret Chili Recipe, please let us know. You can email admin@joymcc.com. The Winner will receive a Certificate naming them the Chili Cook Off Winner for 2017 and bragging rights for being THE CHILI QUEEN or KING!!! Come and join us for some food, fun and fellowship. Bring your own Alka Seltzer.
* Volunteers are needed to assist with setting up tables, serving the Chili samples and with cleanup.
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Wednesday, Jan 18, 2017
6:00pm - SAA Meeting - Page House
7:00 pm - Spiritual Transformation - "All the Places to Go" session 3
Thursday, Jan 19, 2017
7:00pm - Grief Support Group - Worship Center
7:00 pm - AA Meeting - Page House
Friday, Jan 20, 2017
7:00 pm - AA Meeting - Page House
Saturday, Jan 21, 2017
Sunday, Jan 22, 2017
9:00 am - Sunday Worship, -- Worship Center
10:45am-Sunday Worship - Worship Center
7:00 pm - AA Meeting - Page House
Monday, Jan 23, 2017
7:00 pm - AA Meeting - Page House
Tuesday, Jan 24, 2017
7:00pm - Choir Practice - Worship Center
Wednesday, Jan 25, 2017
6:00pm - SAA Meeting - Page House
7:00 pm - Spiritual Transformation - "All the Places to Go" session 4
7:00 pm - Youth Group
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