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This Sunday we begin our "Partnership with God" sermon series and delve into the familiar post resurrection story of doubting Thomas. Thomas is one of those disciples with whom we can most relate. Join us as we watch him move from fear to faith when Jesus shows up to give him just what he needs to believe!!
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John 20:19-31 (NRSV)
Jesus Appears to the Disciples
19 When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 20 After he said this, he showed them his hands and his side. Then the disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. 21 Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” 22 When he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, “Receive the Holy Spirit……
Jesus and Thomas
24 But Thomas (who was called the Twin[a]), one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. 25 So the other disciples told him, “We have seen the Lord.” But he said to them, “Unless I see the mark of the nails in his hands, and put my finger in the mark of the nails and my hand in his side, I will not believe.”
26 A week later his disciples were again in the house, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were shut, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you.” 27 Then he said to Thomas, “Put your finger here and see my hands. Reach out your hand and put it in my side. Do not doubt but believe.” 28 Thomas answered him, “My Lord and my God!” 29 Jesus said to him, “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have come to believe.”
The Purpose of This Book
30 Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book. 31 But these are written so that you may come to believe[b] that Jesus is the Messiah,[c] the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name.
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Juan 20:19-31 (DHH)
Jesús se aparece a los discípulos
19 Al llegar la noche de aquel mismo día, el primero de la semana, los discípulos se habían reunido con las puertas cerradas por miedo a las autoridades judías. Jesús entró y, poniéndose en medio de los discípulos, los saludó diciendo:
—¡Paz a ustedes! 20 Dicho esto, les mostró las manos y el costado. Y ellos se alegraron de ver al Señor. 21 Luego Jesús les dijo otra vez:
—¡Paz a ustedes! Como el Padre me envió a mí, así yo los envío a ustedes. 22 Y sopló sobre ellos, y les dijo: —Reciban el Espíritu Santo.
Tomás ve al Señor resucitado
24 Tomás, uno de los doce discípulos, al que llamaban el Gemelo, no estaba con ellos cuando llegó Jesús. 25 Después los otros discípulos le dijeron: —Hemos visto al Señor.
Pero Tomás les contestó: —Si no veo en sus manos las heridas de los clavos, y si no meto mi dedo en ellas y mi mano en su costado, no lo podré creer.
26 Ocho días después, los discípulos se habían reunido de nuevo en una casa, y esta vez Tomás estaba también. Tenían las puertas cerradas, pero Jesús entró, se puso en medio de ellos y los saludó, diciendo: —¡Paz a ustedes!
27 Luego dijo a Tomás: —Mete aquí tu dedo, y mira mis manos; y trae tu mano y métela en mi costado. No seas incrédulo; ¡cree!
28 Tomás entonces exclamó: —¡Mi Señor y mi Dios! 29 Jesús le dijo:
—¿Crees porque me has visto? ¡Dichosos los que creen sin haber visto!
El porqué de este libro
30 Jesús hizo muchas otras señales milagrosas delante de sus discípulos, las cuales no están escritas en este libro. 31 Pero éstas se han escrito para que ustedes crean que Jesús es el Mesías, el Hijo de Dios, y para que creyendo tengan vida por medio de él.
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Beginning Wednesday, April 19th
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In her study of the book of Job, Chonda Pierce, in the unique and entertaining way we have come to expect from her, looks at Job through the lens of a woman. Join Chonda as we experience every person’s journey through life, death, and hope, as together, will encounter the living God. Chonda parallels her life and many people’s experiences to Job’s struggles and enduring faith. Chonda’s take on struggles, loss, friends, relatives and the nature of God are filled with truth and humor as Chonda’s legions of fans have come to expect from one of the most influential Christian women in our era.
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Thursday, April 20th @ 7pm
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Join Rev.Shirley on the THIRD THURSDAY of every month 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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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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Has your information changed?
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If you need to update your information, please take a moment to complete an information/welcome card. You can find them in each row in the seat pockets. Or you may ask an Usher to provide you with a card.
Thank you for helping us stay up to date!
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Support JOY when you order from Amazon. Use AmazonSmile! Choose JOY METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY CHURCH!
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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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Shopwithscrip and help Joy MCC
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Signing up & using the Scrip Program is an easy, convenient way to:
1) Go Green by reducing your carbon footprint
2) Purchase Gift Cards for someone or even yourself
3) Support Joy MCC through vendor cash back (% of gift card value)
Perfect for year-round giving and can be done from your computer, tablet or phone!
Sign up today and use Enrollment code 69DFF9CL44373.
We appreciate your support.
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To ALL volunteers who helped with Holy week!!
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Pick up your paper turkey(s) in the courtyard after services.
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Faithfully Fit work out classes are being moved to Mondays at 7pm
Next class is Monday, April 24th
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Service on Saturday
May 6th at 9am
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Joy has many skilled and talented people. If you've every wondered how you can share you time and talents, we have the solution. Join us on the first Saturday of each month for our "Service on Saturdays". Projects will be announced, and will include anything from gardening to cleaning to general repairs, and much more. Our next meeting will be Saturday, May 6th at 9am. We appreciate any and all levels of help.
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Joy Book Club
Date to be determined
@ Johnny's Fillin' Station
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If God is love, we are loved.
Dr. Wilson knows that she has been part of the LGBTQ story of people standing up and saying, “Enough!”
I Love to Tell the Story is a collection of over 100 stories of love. From burying their dead from AIDS, fighting with the National Council of Churches, standing on courthouse steps for marriage, Rev. Dr. Nancy Wilson and thousands of other MCC history-makers were on the front lines preaching love for all.
Read I Love to Tell the Story because these stories will leave you inspired and empowered to continue the quest of preaching love for God and the love for humankind—all kinds.
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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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Do you want to become a member of Joy MCC or just want to learn more about this amazing church? We will be holding a Membership Class on April 30th following 2nd service. Come see what we are all about and how you can become a member.
We will need a minimum of 10 people to hold this class so Please email admin@joymcc.com if you plan on attending.
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Join us as we give the church an update on where we are, where we want to go, and how we might get there! Hear from our pastor, our board of directors and our strategic planning committee. We are taking the doors off the church and the church to the streets! You won't want to miss this. Invite your friends and join us after second service, Sunday May 7th!!
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Nearly a year after the Pulse tragedy, a panel consisting of clergy, authors and activists, including our very own Rev. Terri Steed Pierce, will get together to discuss "Elevating the Dialogue on LGBTQ Inclusion and Understanding in the Church." The event is free, but you will need to register to attend.
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Wednesday, April 19, 2017
6:00pm - SAA Meeting - Page House
7:00 pm -Spiritual Transformation: "Laughing in the Dark" Session 1- Worship Center
7:00 pm - Youth Group - Youth Room
Thursday, April 20, 2017
7:00 pm - Grief Group
7:00 pm - AA Meeting - Page House
Friday, April 21, 2017
7:00 pm - AA Meeting - Page House
Saturday, April 22, 2017
Sunday, April 23, 2017
9:00 am - Sunday Worship, -- Worship Center
10:45am-Sunday Worship - Worship Center
7:00 pm - AA Meeting - Page House
Monday, April 24, 2017
7:00 pm - Faithfully fit work out - Worship Center
7:00 pm - AA Meeting - Page House
Tuesday, April 25, 2017
7:00pm - Choir Practice - Worship Center
Wednesday, April 26, 2017
6:00pm - SAA Meeting - Page House
7:00 pm - Spiritual Transformation: "Laughing in the Dark" Session 2- Worship Center
7:00 pm - Youth Group - Youth Room
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