LOVE joyfully! CONNECT deeply! SERVE generously!
WE EXIST THAT ALL MAY KNOW JESUS CHRIST & BECOME HIS FULLY DEVOTED FOLLOWERS.
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The staff celebrated with Yvette earlier this month with our own staff retirement celebration. Join for the congregation's retirement celebration THIS SUNDAY after worship and the congregational meeting! |
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PRAISE WORSHIP
*LIVESTREAM IN-PERSON WORSHIP 9:30 am*
THRIFT SHOP
Open every Saturday and Monday
9am - 12 pm
Volunteer-only days
Wednesday 9-12 pm
Donations accepted when open
BABY PANTRY
Every 1st Saturday of the Month
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EDUCATION & SMALL GROUPS
Confirmation for Middle Schoolers
Tuesdays 6:30-8 pm
Bible Study with PSY
Thursdays at 7 pm on Zoom.
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January 27 - February 03, 2022
THIS WEEK'S LESSON:
Matthew 6:1-34
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Curious about this week's meme? It generally has some connection to the weekly reading, which is: Matthew 6:1-34 |
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Jan 27 - Feb 03
FRIDAY
Philippians 1:9,11
SATURDAY
Romans 12:2
SUNDAY
Psalm 80:19
MONDAY
Joshua 24:17
TUESDAY
Revelation 1:4
WEDNESDAY
Zechariah 1:3
THURSDAY
Matthew 5:17
FRIDAY
Ephesians 2:10
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A Message from Pastor Sara
Everyday this week, when I drove by the county building on 214, I have noticed the flags at half-staff. I am ashamed to admit I did not immediately know why the flag was at half-staff. I have not been reading/watching the news as much as I usually do, so was not on top of the latest round of mass shootings. After my quick google search, "Oh another one," was my response with a shrug of my shoulders. And then it hit me. My new response to mass shootings that now seem to happen so often is a shrug of the shoulders. Not sadness. Not anguish. Not lament. Not outrage.
The ELCA has a litany for gun violence. Please read it here. One part really stuck out to me this time:
Let us pray together.
Forgive, O God, our wrongful action and our inaction.
Forgive our silence and indifference.
Lead us in love, for Jesus’ sake.
May God who is our hope inscribe our hearts with justice and guide us in the ways of peace. Amen.
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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Help with Yvette's Brunch!
We hope you will be able to join us on January 29th for the annual congregational meeting and to wish Yvette well in her retirement. We'd like to provide some refreshments and if you'd like to contribute, please sign-up. Any questions, contact Lori LaDue at 410-979-0080. Vegan and gluten free options will be available.
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Annual Congregational Meeting and Celebration for Yvette Woods
The council calls the annual Congregational Meeting for Sunday, January 29th, immediately following worship onsite and via zoom. What’s an Annual Meeting you might ask?
- An ELCA constitutionally required meeting at least once a year.
- A great opportunity to review the past ministry year with PSY's Top 10 List of 2022.
- An exciting preview for 2023, including approving the 2023 budget.
- A time to thank the outgoing council members and elect the new.
- A time to thank Yvette Woods for her many years as Financial Secretary as she retires.
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Lent Begins On Ash Wednesday February 22nd
Mark your calendars for Wednesday February 22nd at 7 pm for Ash Wednesday worship.
Then all Tuesdays through March beginning at 6 pm with a simple meal and then faithful conversation and experiences. This year's series is Faith Practices: This or That? Each week we will have two options for the weekly theme.
Holy Week will also include worship at 7 pm on Maundy Thursday April 7th, and Good Friday April 8th.
Easter Sunday is April 9th with a Sunrise Worship with Davidsonville UMC (details TBD) and Easter Worship at Joy Reigns at 9:30 AM.
All Lent, Holy Week and Easter worship will be both onsite and online on YouTube, except Sunrise Worship.
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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?
- 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
- 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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Upcoming Youth Events
February 20th - DIY Pizza & Games Day- All Ages
Bring your friends, favorite game & competitive (put positive) attitude to Game Day on February 20th! We will also make our own pizza for lunch! Youth of all ages are invited to come on Presidents Day, Monday, February 20th 11-2! RSVPS are REQUIRED by February 18th. Once supplies are purchased, late RSVP's may not be able to be accommodated.
March 24th - Paint Night!
Come do a guided paint night! All youth and friends are invited to paint a sea turtle during a guided paint session! RSVP by March 20th. Once supplies are purchased, late RSVP's may not be able to be accommodated.
April 5th- Volunteer Opportunity!
Youth are encouraged to help STUFF items from our Easter Fundraiser on Wednesday, April 5th.This is a perfect opportunity for volunteer hours for those who need it! We will stuff from 12-1:30 (or until the job is complete). Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP by Monday, April 3rd.
April 7th- Volunteer Opportunity!
Youth are encouraged to help drop off items from our Easter Fundraiser- perfect opportunity for volunteer hours for those who need it! More information closer to date.
April 30- Skate Zone
All youth and friends 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.
Questions or to RSVP contact Danielle at youth@joyreignslutheranchurch.org!
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Monthly Marriage Care- TIME CHANGE
This is a new group that will meet monthly for 10 sessions to guide couples of all ages on a conversation journey that includes ten of the topics of marriage, including: Refreshing Our Marriage, Our Parents, Our Love Life, Leisure and Work, Faith, Children, Money, Doing My Part, Issues, Our Wedding Anniversary. Take time for relational, helpful and loving conversations with your partner. Cost is $12. There will an optional dinner out afterwards each month. Occurs the second Sunday of every month, starting February 12th AFTER WORSHIP (future monthly date and time TBD). Deadline to RSVP is January 29, email Pastor Sara if interested. |
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LGBTQIA+ Family Support Group
A support group for parents and guardians of LGBTQIA+ teens and preteens will be meeting at Joy Reigns on the first Mondays of the month, the next meeting February 6th at 7pm. All who are interested in exploring ways in which we can support our children and each other in a safe, non-judgmental
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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
Called together to follow Jesus, we pray for the church, the world, and all in need.
Cultivate humility in your church. In gatherings of every size, teach us to boast only in the cross. SHAPE your church to be people of kindness, generosity, and justice.
The foundations of the earth bear witness to your faithfulness; the mountains and hills echo with your holiness. When we mistreat your CREATION, show us the error of our ways. Inspire us with reverent awe to honor all you have made.
You make foolish the wisdom of the world. Raise up honorable LEADERS who seek justice, love mercy, and pursue peace. Frustrate plans that are corrupt, wicked, and self-seeking. Prosper the work of peacemakers.
BLESS all whom the world rejects. Accompany those who are regarded as foolish, weak, low, and despised; reveal your power and presence at work where it is least expected. Give your life, strength, and wisdom to all in need.
Remind this congregation of your saving acts. Remind us how your faithfulness brought us through difficulties and sustained us despite our weakness. Establish the CROSS as the center of our life together.
We bring to you our needs and hopes now, O God, trusting your wisdom and power revealed in Christ crucified.
HEAR OUR PRAYERS FOR:
...Prayers for Travis Hansrote and his family as he awaits a liver transplant
...Prayers of comfort and promises of the resurrection for the Parlon family on the death of Julie’s father, Herb Day.
Prayers from the Joy Thrift Prayer Wall:
...Prayers that those in need can find us easily and get the items needed to support them and their families.
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 January 20th
AA Meeting
5:30-6:30pm
SUNDAY January 22nd
Livestream In-person Worship
9:30 am
MONDAY January 23rd
ACA Meeting
7-8:15pm
WEDNESDAY January 25th
Band Practice
6:30-8pm
THURSDAY January 26th
Women's AA meeting
6:30-7:30pm
FRIDAY January 27
AA Meeting
5:30-6:30pm
SUNDAY January 29th
Livestream In-person Worship
9:30 am
SUNDAY January 29th
Congregational Meeting and Retirement Celebration for Yvette Woods
Following Worship
MONDAY January 30th
ACA Meeting
7-8:15pm
WEDNESDAY February 1st
Band Practice
6:30-8pm
THURSDAY February 2nd
Women's AA meeting
6:30-7:30pm
Wednesday February 22nd
Ash Wednesday
7 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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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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