LOVE joyfully! CONNECT deeply! SERVE generously!
WE EXIST THAT ALL MAY KNOW JESUS CHRIST & BECOME HIS FULLY DEVOTED FOLLOWERS.
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This week, ACT (Anne Arundel Connecting Together) organization, including Joy Reigns, gathered together to begin to share the stories we have been hearing during our listening sessions. Themes are beginning to emerge around youth mental health, affordable housing, transporation and food security. By the end of the listening campaign we will have listened collectively to over 1000 people in Anne Arundel County. |
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PRAISE WORSHIP
*LIVESTREAM IN-PERSON WORSHIP Sundays 9:30 am*
THRIFT SHOP
Open every Saturday and Monday
9am - 12 pm
*NEW Thursday 5pm-8pm
Volunteer-only days
Wednesday 9-12 pm
Fridays 9-12pm
Donations accepted Mondays and Saturdays
BABY PANTRY
Every 1st Saturday of the Month
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EDUCATION & SMALL GROUPS
Confirmation for Middle Schoolers
Sunday Evenings 6:30-8 pm
Zoom Bible Study with PSY
Thursdays at 7 pm
LGBTQIA+ Family Support Group
First Monday of the month at 7 pm
Next Meeting May 1st
Monthly Marriage Care Group
3rd Sunday Evening of Month at 5 pm
Next meeting May 21st
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April 28 - May 5, 2023
THIS WEEK'S LESSON:
Acts 13:1-3, 14:8-18
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Curious about this week's meme? It generally has some connection to the weekly reading, which is: Acts 13:1-3, 14:8-18 |
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Apr 28 - May 5
FRIDAY
1 Kings 20:11
SATURDAY
1 Timothy 6:17-18
SUNDAY
Genesis 28:16
MONDAY
Daniel 4:3
TUESDAY
2 Chronicles 30:18-19
WEDNESDAY
Leviticus 19:2
THURSDAY
Psalm 119:172
FRIDAY
1 John 2:2
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A Message from Pastor Sara
This week has been a major milestone for the Anchored in Hope AiH campaign! We applied for a federal safety grant to help us achieve one of our financially unmet AiH goals of a new vestibule/entrance for the worship space.
The Congregation Council priorities for AIH remain the same for 2023 and 2024, in order:
- Renovations for Journey to Joy Recovery House - DONE!
- Continue to pay off mortgage and roof loan debt.
- Property Assessment for long term planning.
- And work on other various property enhancements as money becomes available (such as parking lot, vegetation, sign, and vestibule, etc)
This grant would allow us to advance the vestibule work sooner than anticipated. If we don't get the grant we will continue to keep this priority farther down on the list.
Now what's next you might ask? I need your help. Please pray for those reading the many grants that will be received and for them to have wisdom and discernment that comes from God. I believe all the grants will be deserving. I imagine they have a very difficult job ahead of them. Maybe even more difficult than the last minute technical issues we had (and trust me that was awful). We will know more in late summer or early fall.
If you are new to Joy Reigns and would like to know more about our three year Anchored in Hope campaign please let myself, Paula Emminizer or Melissa Fullerton know. We are almost to the one year mark of the three year campaign. If you have pledged, how are you doing at staying on target for your planned pledge?
If any would like to make an extra contribution or a new contribution toward the campaign to help us reach our goals and project dreams faster, you can make a gift now. And to all, thank you for your giving to AiH above and beyond your regular giving to Joy Reigns!
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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Need the Joy Reigns app? Click here to download it today!
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Parking Help Needed THIS SATURDAY Thru May 20th
Due to an accident on Sunday afternoon, one of the light poles fell in the parking lot. BGE has been contacted and the work ticket is scheduled for the earliest time available: May 20th!
This creates traffic flow issues especially for Joy Thrift and Baby Pantry, when traffic is coming in and out of the parking lot continually. Would you consider helping for one or more of the shifts to help with parking and traffic flow?
Mondays 9am -12 noon
Thursdays 5 pm - 8 pm
Saturdays 9 am - 12 noon
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DIY Communion Set - DEADLINE EXTENDED ACT TODAY!
There are only 3 spots left in the design studio and we would love to have you join us!
Some are making a set because :
- they like attending online as their preferred option.
- they live too far away to attend regularly onsite.
- they travel for large chunks at a time.
- they have health issues.
If you are not interested in making it yourself but would still like a set, someone else from Joy Reigns can make it for you.
Sunday May 21st
1-3 pm
Providence Center (40 Church Rd. Arnold, MD)
$38/set
Whatever your reason for being a regular online worshipper, this communion set will connect you to this faith community, not only everytime you use it but at the event itself as we paint together!
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Youth and Family Skate Zone - RSVP DUE TODAY!
All ages are invited to Skate Zone in Crofton on Sunday April 30th for roller skating from 1:00-3:30! Admission is $8 and skate rental is $5. RSVP by Friday, April 28th.
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Property Team Volunteer Projects - Could You help with one?
Would you be willing to help with one of these fall property projects?
- Clean and Sanitize Water Heater
- Remove leaves from Journey to Joy basement stairs (outside)
- Weed Front Bed
- Organize Youth Room for Shared Community Group Meetings
- Power Wash Sidewalks
- Drywall Patching
- Gutter Clean Out (once leaves are down)
- Mayo Street Garbage Pick Up - THANKS TO BOB YATSUK!
- Hang Artwork at Journey to Joy
- Hang Artwork in PSY's office - THANKS TO JACK PARLON!
- Touch Up Paint on PSY office doorframe
- Empty and Defrost Kitchen Freezer - THANKS TO MELISSA F and DEBBY K!
- Branch Clean Up at Tree line - THANKS TO BOB YATSUK!
- Winterize Playground
- Weed Removal in Front of Storage Shed - THANKS TO BOB YATSUK!
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VBS REGISTRATION OPEN - July 24-28
Spin the spinner, beat the clock, skip ahead, level up, and play to win! Twists & Turns™ is a fantastical celebration of games of all kinds. We'll see Jesus through the eyes of one of His closest friends and discover that trusting Jesus as Savior and following Him changes the game entirely!
Jesus guides us through all the twists and turns of our lives. He helps us know His ways and teaches us His paths. (Psalm 25:4) Following Jesus changes everything!
To register a youth participant or volunteer Sign up here or scan the QR code |
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Little Food Pantry
The Little Food Pantry, that blue box at the edge of our parking lot, needs some love! It operates on a “donate what you can, take what you need” basis and right now the need is great! Canned or boxed non-perishable items, especially canned tuna and canned chicken, are needed. No bagged items please. Donations may be put directly into the box or placed on the pew at the back of the worship space.
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Synod Assembly
The 36th annual Assembly of the Delaware-Maryland Synod, ELCA will meet Friday, June 9 through Saturday, June 10, 2023. Synod Assembly will take place in person at Grace Lutheran Church in Westminster, MD. Joy Reigns can have: clergy, 2 voting members, and each congregation entitled to one additional Youth (under 18 in age) or Young Adult (18-30 in age). If you are interested, please contact the church office to register.
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Online Moderators Needed
We need a few people to be a part of our regular online moderators to help greet and provide information to those watching live on our YouTube channel. You can do this while worshiping in person or while you are also watching online. If you are interested in helping please contact Tina in the office for more information on training and getting started!
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PRAYERS
Rejoicing in the victory of Christ's resurrection, we lift our unique prayers and praise to you now.
HEAR OUR PRAYERS FOR:
...Prayers for my Sara Starry's son Glenn during his aggressive chemo treatments
...Prayers for Jen and Sarah. God guide and strengthen them.
...Prayers for Micah’s recovery from surgery
Prayers from the Joy Thrift Prayer Wall:
...-Prayers for Joy Thrift as it takes on new leadership- that they be reminded of the love of this community during their new roles.
...Prayers that we have heard the needs of the community and can answer their needs.
To have your prayer included in this list, please add it to the mobile app or contact the church office.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
AA/NA MEETINGS
Looking for a meeting?
Call 410-268-5441
for virtual NA meetings
for a list of virtual AA meetings.
FRIDAY April 28th
AA Meeting
5:30-6:30pm
SUNDAY April 30th
Livestream In-person Worship
9:30 am
MONDAY May 1st
ACA Meeting
7-8:15pm
WEDNESDAY May 3rd
Band Practice
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
THURSDAY May 4th
Women's AA meeting
6:30-7:30pm
FRIDAY May 5th
AA Meeting
5:30-6:30pm
SUNDAY May 6th
Livestream In-person Worship
9:30 am
MONDAY May 7th
ACA Meeting
7-8:15pm
WEDNESDAY May 8th
Band Practice
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Deadline for Additions to the Weekly
All information to be included in the Weekly must be received by Wednesdays at 12pm, or it will not be included in that weeks Weekly. If you have information to include in the weekly, please email Brittany.
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JOY REIGNS LUTHERAN CHURCH
AT JOY REIGNS WE ARE CALLED TO...
LOVE joyfully
Joyfully embracing each person, as beautifully created in the image of God, we accept and affirm all with the love of God!
CONNECT deeply
Seeking deep connection to Jesus and each other, we strive to be transformed through our questions and relationships with all ages!
SERVE generously
We are called by the Holy Spirit into generous service to bring hope, joy, peace and justice to the world!
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CONNECT WITH US
FINANCIAL SECRETARY: vacant
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JOY REIGNS is a congregation of the ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) that is empowered by God’s grace. Liberated by the good news of Jesus Christ, we are sent by the Holy Spirit to love and serve others and to work boldly for justice and peace.
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