LOVE joyfully! CONNECT deeply! SERVE generously!
WE EXIST THAT ALL MAY KNOW JESUS CHRIST & BECOME HIS FULLY DEVOTED FOLLOWERS.
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Please make plans to join onsite or online for Good Friday worship tonight at 7 pm. |
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PRAISE WORSHIP
*LIVESTREAM IN-PERSON WORSHIP Sundays 9:30 am*
Tuesdays
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
Tuesdays 6:30 pm
Zoom Bible Study with PSY
Resumes Thursday April 13th 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 April 16th
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April 7 - April 14, 2023
THIS WEEK'S LESSON:
Matthew 28:1-10
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Curious about this week's meme? It generally has some connection to the weekly reading, which is: Matthew 28:1-10
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Apr 7 - Apr 14
FRIDAY
Luke 23:42-43
SATURDAY
1 Peter 3:18-19
SUNDAY
Mark 16:9-10
MONDAY
Exodus 14:14
TUESDAY
Psalm 91:9
WEDNESDAY
James 1:17
THURSDAY
John 14:19
FRIDAY
Hebrews 2:15
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A Message from Pastor Sara
Before we jump to quickly to the joy of Easter, we must linger here a little longer. On this Good Friday, you are receiving this at 12 noon. From Matthew 27:45: From noon on, darkness came over the whole land....
Song of the Winding Sheet For Good Friday
We never
would have wished it
to come to this,
yet we call
these moments holy
as we hold you.
Holy the tending,
holy the winding,
holy the leaving,
as in the living.
Holy the silence,
holy the stillness,
holy the turning
and returning to earth.
Blessed is the One
who came
in the name,
blessed is the One
who laid
himself down,
blessed is the One
emptied for us,
blessed is the One
wearing the shroud.
Holy the waiting,
holy the grieving,
holy the shadows
and gathering night
Holy the darkness,
holy the hours,
holy the hope
turning toward light.
—Jan Richardson
See you for worship tonight onsite and online at 7pm as we linger here just a little longer in this holy time before the joy of Easter Sunday at 6 am (at Davidsonville UMC: 819 West Central Avenue, Davidsonville outside at the green cathedral) or 9:30 am onsite or online at Joy Reigns.
PS: Stick around for some post worship resurrection fun Easter Sunday after the 9:30 am worship with an egg hunt on the side yard.
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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Easter Flower Memorials and Honorariums
Thanks to those who purchased flowers to beautiful the worship space for 9:30!
ADD LIST HERE
The Yotter Family Christ is Risen! Alleluia!
The Williams-Schnyder Family for all who serve.
The Thomas Family for Ebie Thomas
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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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Joy Thrift New Open Hours
Joy Thrift is expanding it’s hours!
In addition to being open Mondays and Saturdays 9am-12pm, Joy Thrift will also be open for the community to shop on Thursdays from 5-8pm.
Volunteering hours have also expanded! Joy Thrift welcomes volunteers on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 9am-12pm, and Thursdays 5-8pm. To volunteer please email volunteer@joyreignslutheranchurch.org
Donations will only be accepted on Mondays and Saturdays 9am-12pm.
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Paint Your Own Home Communion Sets
Following from Maundy Thursday all households are invited to paint your own communion set Sunday May 21, 1-3PM at Providence Center (40 Church Rd Arnold, MD)
Not interested in a DIY but would like a home communion set? Other participants from Joy Reigns can also create one for you and have it delivered or shipped to you upon completion.
The cost is $38 per set/household, Payment due to hold your RSVP, please indicate “Fellowship Event” online or on your check or cash payment.
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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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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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Joy Reigns Vegetable Garden
Do you have a green thumb? Do you like growing vegetables to share with others? I'm looking to put together a team of volunteers to help plan, build and grow a garden to provide fresh veggies to our community on Saturdays while the thrift shop is open. If interested, let Lori know (laladue@aol.com or 410-979-0080).
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Youth and Family Skate Zone
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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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
United in the hope and joy of the resurrection, let us pray for the church, the world, and all in need.
You call your church to WITNESS to your salvation. We give thanks for all theologians, preachers, and teachers who proclaim your gospel. Equip all the baptized to share the joy of the resurrection in all we say and do.
You bring abundant life throughout CREATION. The green blade rises, and all creation greets the resurrection dawn. Preserve vineyards and orchards and those who tend to them. Feed us with the fruits of creation.
You show your steadfast love without regard to borders, barriers, or human made divisions. Infuse your JUSTICE in every nation of the world that all experience the peace that only you can give.
You anointed your Son with the Holy Spirit and with power. Encourage us by his example in our ministries of HEALING, care, and outreach. We pray for all who are sick or hospitalized and for healthcare workers who care for them.
You have put gladness in our hearts. Inspire musicians to rejoice with the songs of victory. Bless the music ministries of this congregation and all who foster our assembly's song.
Rejoicing in the victory of Christ's redirection, we lift our prayers and praise to you, almighty and eternal God; through Jesus Christ, our risen Lord.
HEAR OUR PRAYERS FOR:
...Prayers of healing for both Bryan and Alex, who are having some health issues
...Healing Prayers for Julie’s Dad Jerry as he begins chemo this week for stage 3 nasal cancer.
...Prayers of gratitude as Hannah and Julie's friends, Brian and Rob, have finalized their son’s adoption!
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 with the increased time dedicated to them.
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 7th
Good Friday
Service 7:00pm
EASTER SUNDAY April 9th
Sunrise Worship
Green Cathedral Davidsonville UMC
819 West Central Avenue, Davidsonville
6 am
Livestream In-person Worship
9:30 am
MONDAY April 10th
ACA Meeting
7-8:15pm
WEDNSDAY April 12th
Band Practice
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
THURSDAY April 13th
Women's AA meeting
6:30-7:30pm
FRIDAY April 14th
AA Meeting
5:30-6:30pm
SUNDAY April 16th
Livestream In-person Worship
9:30 am
MONDAY April 17th
ACA Meeting
7-8:15pm
WEDNSDAY April 19th
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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