WE EXIST THAT ALL MAY KNOW JESUS CHRIST & BECOME FULLY DEVOTED FOLLOWERS.
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PRAISE WORSHIP
Every Sunday @ 9:30 a.m.
THRIFT SHOP
Mondays & Saturdays 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
BABY PANTRY
Every 1st Saturday of the Month
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EDUCATION & SMALL GROUPS
Bible Study with PSY
Thursdays 10 a.m. @ Panera
All ages education returns in the fall.
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At Joy Reigns, the wisdom of the elder and the wonder of the children learn about Jesus from each other and with each other side by side. One of the key characteristics of youth staying in the church after high school is they can identify five faith adults in their life with whom they are personally connected. Thanks to Kyle Seifering for making that connection with this child. Forming fully devoted followers of Jesus, has building blocks that begin at a very young age at Joy Reigns.
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JUNE 22 - JUNE 29, 2018
THIS WEEKS LESSON: MARK 4:35-41
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Greetings, !
Welcome to the new format of the weekly. We hope you like it!
You won't want to miss worship on Sunday at 9:30 am as we do a special sending for the youth and adults going to the ELCA Youth Gathering in Houston next week.
Peace, Sonya
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June 22nd - June 29th
FRIDAY
Zechariah 2:10
SATURDAY
1 Samuel 12:22
SUNDAY
Daniel 2:20
MONDAY
2 Thessalonians 1:11
TUESDAY
Psalm 115:1
WEDNESDAY
Exodus 20:16
THURSDAY
Isaiah 55:7
FRIDAY
1 Timothy 1:15
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A Message from Pastor Sara
This week’s Bible reading finds Jesus and the disciples in a storm. And the disciples are really scared. Maybe you know how they feel.
What storms of life are you dealing with? Not just a single bad, rainy day but
storms
. Broken relationships? Financial troubles? Health concerns? Addiction? What are the things that are overwhelming you with fear?
I like what Pastor David Lose said in his weekly blog, "I tend to believe that faith doesn’t so much banish fear as it does make it possible to cope with it. At the same time, it does feel like
responding
in fear or
responding
in faith are two very different responses to the same situation. And maybe that’s the issue, not
whether
you’re afraid, but
how you respond.
"
Come this week, to gather together to deal with the storms of life, not alone but together with Jesus and each other.
God’s Peace,
Pastor Sara
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Join others for a daily bible verse and conversation each day through social media.
Click here
to sign up for "FAITH5 with PSY" on Facebook!
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FIRST FRUITS SUNDAY SUCCESSFUL START TO NEXT CHAPTER CAMPAIGN
First Fruits Sunday, the day when all were invited to bring a symbolic portion of our pledges to the mortgage debt campaign, was a huge success. $212,093 is already in hand towards the mortgage debt reduction! Now with the pledges and those dollars in hand, the Finance Team can begin to look with lenders at refinancing options that will both reduce the debt with designated Next Chapter dollars and allow for the possibility of mortgage expenses to be taken out of the annual budget allowing for more dollars to be available for mission and ministry. If you are interested in joining the Finance Team in this work, please contact
Council President Tom Fullerton.
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WATCH ELCA YOUTH GATHERING NIGHTLY MASS GATHERINGS LIVE
You can watch along with our youth June 27-July 1 as they experience great keynote speakers and powerful worship each evening with 30,000 Lutherans.
Click here
to learn more and find the schedule and live stream. Please pray for those from Joy Reigns attending: Meghan Connolly, James Moreland, Jack Osborn, Andy Purvis, Lindsay Purvis, Tony Woods, Audra Zumwalt, and Ali and Scott Purvis and Roxanne Lastoria.
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NEXT AACo IAF ACTION: What We Heard and What We Will Do About It
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Over the past three months, Joy Reigns has joined with other organizations and together we have heard the stories of over 2,100 people from communities across Anne Arundel County. Stories shared were filled with anger, frustration, but also hope that building a power organization such as the one we are building will make us agents of real change together!
The problem areas we heard about:
- Affordable housing
- Safe and effective schools
- Efficient and useful public transportation
- Meaningful and gainful employment
- Freedom from addiction
- Just and fair immigration policies
- All underpinned by systemic racism, sexism, and xenophobia, which we can dismantle together
We will lift up these stories on
Thursday, July 12th from 7 - 8:30 pm at Asbury United Methodist Church (87 West St. Annapolis). There is
FREE PARKING in Whitmore Garage from 6:15pm until 9:15pm. Parking Validation provided at the Action.
FREE CHILDCARE PROVIDED. Please plan to arrive at least 20 minutes early. If you are interested in attending or carpooling, please
contact Claudia Garrett or
Pastor Sara. To learn more about the work of IAF, read more about it on our website.
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CARING FOR THE CREATION
Anne Arundel County has recently banned the use of polystyrene plastic foam products in restaurants. This will go into effect on January 1, 2020. As Joy Reigns wants to continue to be good stewards of the environment, we will follow that recommendation and no longer offer styrofoam products for food service/coffee.
SEEKING NURSERY ATTENDANT
Due to illness, Nouha Najjar has resigned. As we keep her in our prayers, we also need to look for another attendant. Do you know someone who would be interested in this part time position? Please contact Pastor Sara or Dave Emminizer or have the candidate contact them directly.
WORSHIP MINISTRY IS SEEKING MORE HELP
Did you know it takes ten people to help make worship service run smoothly each week? We currently are seeking Ushers/Greeters and Communion Servers and Hospitality helpers, so if that interests you, please contact
Pastor Sara or
the office. Training will be provided!
LUTHERAN NIGHT AT CAMDEN YARDS IS FRIDAY, JULY 13TH
The 2018 Lutheran Night at Camden Yards is scheduled for Friday, July 13th, for the 7:05 p.m. Orioles game against the Texas Rangers. Tickets cost $20 each and will be located in the upper deck. There will be fireworks after the game. For more information or to purchase your tickets by Sunday, July 1st, please
contact the church office
or fill out the bulletin interest form and place it in the offering plate.
SEPTEMBER SERVICE TRIP TO PUERTO RICO WITH SYNOD CONGREGATIONS
Pastor Mark Parker (Breath of God, Baltimore) is compiling a group of volunteers to travel to Puerto Rico over two weeks: September 9-15th and September 16-22nd. Volunteers will primarily work on construction in response to Hurricane Maria. The cost will be a maximum of $800 for one week, $1,300 for two, which includes flights, meals, housing, transportation, spending money, supplies, and a donation. For more information or to indicate your interest,
fill out this form
. You can also contact
Kyle Sefering
, the representative for Joy Reigns.
SHIPWRECKED: RESCUED BY JESUS
VBS SCHEDULED FOR AUGUST 13TH-17TH
Venture onto an uncharted island where kids survive and thrive. Anchor kids in the truth that Jesus carries them through life’s storms. This year’s VBS offers a half day morning option (preschool - 5th grade) or full day (completed kindergarten - 5th grade) August 13th-17th. Mark your calendars and look for registration materials in June. To get on the list for registration information as soon as it is posted,
email Sonya
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PRAYERS FOR...
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HEALING: All those in our community who are having health problems; Monica Bramlish whose father has been hospitalized; and Joy Thrift volunteer Kathy’s husband Mike who continues to battle cancer.
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THANKS for Linda Blackwell, relative of Michelle Poole, who is now cancer free; and for all those who have been
SEEKING EMPLOYMENT and now have jobs.
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PEACE and
COMFORT: All those individuals, families and friends affected by
SUBSTANCE (MIS)USE DISORDER.
...those dealing with
FINANCIAL STRAIN and
STRESS.
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IMPROVED RACE RELATIONS in this country.
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GRATITUDE for the
GENEROSITY of Joy Reigns Lutheran Church members in the Next Chapter campaign.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
JUNE 27TH - JULY 1ST
National Youth Gathering
in Houston, TX
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27TH
IAF Internal Action @
Asbury UMC on West Street
FRIDAY, JULY 13TH
Lutheran Night at Camden Yards
AUGUST 13TH - 17TH
Shipwrecked: Rescued by Jesus
Vacation Bible School
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THE NEXT CHAPTER
A 3-year campaign to reduce mortgage debt and release dollars for mission and ministry.
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Joy Reigns is participating in the LEAD (Living Every Day as Disciples)Tune in Process calling people of faith into the neighborhood and world. It is a ten step process.
STEP 8: MOVING TOWARD IMPLEMENTATION & WAKE UP PROCESS WITH COUNCIL
Please talk to the LEAD team members or learn more about the process at
waytolead.org
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JOY REIGNS
is an ELCA church that shares a living, daring confidence in God’s grace. For us, this faith comes through the good news of Jesus Christ and gives us the freedom and the courage to wonder, discover and boldly participate in what God is up to in the world. Liberated by our faith, we embrace everyone as a whole person—questions, complexities and all.
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