LOVE joyfully! CONNECT deeply! SERVE generously!
WE EXIST THAT ALL MAY KNOW JESUS CHRIST & BECOME HIS FULLY DEVOTED FOLLOWERS.
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We had a great thank you video from Program Director Meredith Wilkins and one of the current moms living at Journey to Joy Recovery House during the Congregational Annual Meeting. If you missed it or want to watch it again CLICK HERE!
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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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February 03 - 10, 2022
THIS WEEK'S LESSON:
Matthew 7:1-14, 24-29
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Curious about this week's meme? It generally has some connection to the weekly reading, which is: Matthew 7:1-14, 24-29
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Feb 03 - Feb 10
FRIDAY
Ephesians 2:10
SATURDAY
Genesis 28:20, 22
SUNDAY
Ecclesiastes 7:14
MONDAY
Galatians 6:9
TUESDAY
Isaiah 55:10-11
WEDNESDAY
1 Thessalonians 5:16-17
THURSDAY
Matthew 24:44
FRIDAY
Ephesians 6:15
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A Message from Pastor Sara
I have a log in my eye. I know it is there. I find myself judging others for not wanting to learn or grow and stretch themselves to learn something new or hard or go deeper. Yet I find myself this month looking at my own log. It's February, which is Black History Month, and I have not been doing as much learning and growing around issues of race as I have in the past. I have not finished reading the antiracism book on my stack that I literally recently dusted off and cannot remember how long it has been there since I have last picked it up.
On the one hand I am irritated that we cannot have a year round focus on black history, but on the other hand am grateful for this month's reminder to work on my log. Since reading has not been going so well for me lately, I am looking at a different media. The African Descent Ministries of the ELCA celebrates Black History Month with a second season of “Talks at the Desk,” a four-part video series that will explore diverse expressions of the church. A new video will premiere each Wednesday in February at 7:30 pm Central time. Watch them live on Facebook, stream them on YouTube or download them at ELCA.org/ADM.
I have work to do. Will you join me?
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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All Ages Pizza & Games Day
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 at 11am-2pm! RSVPS are REQUIRED by February 18th. Once supplies are purchased, late RSVP's may not be able to be accommodated.
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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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VBS Save the Date - 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. From classic tabletop games to strategy games to video games and more, kids will play their way through VBS in fun locations such as the Bible Study Game Room, Wild Card Crafts, Multi-player Missions, and Skip Ahead Snacks! But more importantly, they’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!
Registration opens soon! Save the date and keep an eye on the weekly for registration!
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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 environment are welcome. If you have questions, please email susannolan06@gmail.com. |
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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?
- 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
- 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
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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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.
Call your people to seek your WISDOM in difficult conversations and action. Give the church everywhere courage to repent for the ways we have tolerated and practiced injustice.
Inspire our wonder at CREATION, from the light of dawn to the beauty of the dark knight. Sustain the unseen depths of the ocean to the plants and the animals we know well.
Instruct the powerful in your ways. Provide upright LEADERSHIP in business and industry, that workers are not oppressed. Throughout the world, inspire voters and raise up politicians to heed your call for nations to practice righteousness.
Loosen the bonds of injustice in our midst. Grant PEACE to endless quarrels, put an end to hunger, and break every yoke of oppression. Shelter all who flee abuse in their homes or violence in their communities. Satisfy those afflicted in any way.
We bring to you our needs and hopes now, O God, trusting your wisdom and power revealed in Christ crucified.
HEAR OUR PRAYERS FOR:
...Healing for Pastor Tony who is hospitalized
...Prayers for Dave Talbott after another aspiration
...Prayers for Buck Angel
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 February 3rd
AA Meeting
5:30-6:30pm
SUNDAY February 5th
Livestream In-person Worship
9:30 am
MONDAY February 6th
ACA Meeting
7-8:15pm
MONDAY February 6th
LGBTQIA+ Family Support Group
7-8pm
WEDNESDAY February 8th
Band Practice
6:30-8pm
THURSDAY February 9th
Women's AA meeting
6:30-7:30pm
FRIDAY February 10th
AA Meeting
5:30-6:30pm
SUNDAY February 12th
Livestream In-person Worship
9:30 am
MONDAY February 13th
ACA Meeting
7-8:15pm
WEDNESDAY February 15th
Band Practice
6:30-8pm
THURSDAY February 16th
Women's AA meeting
6:30-7:30pm
MONDAY February 20th
All Ages Pizza & Games Day
11am-2pm
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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