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LOVE joyfully! CONNECT deeply! SERVE generously!
WE EXIST THAT ALL MAY KNOW JESUS CHRIST & BECOME HIS FULLY DEVOTED FOLLOWERS.
This is the line waiting for the baby pantry to open! Within 30 minutes, the stock of large diapers size 4,5 and 6 as well as pull-ups was gone. The baby pantry serviced over 200 babies again this month. If you'd like to supply diapers, volunteer to pack diapers or help on distribution day, please contact Dee Thoren.
PRAISE WORSHIP
*LIVESTREAM IN-PERSON WORSHIP Sundays 9:30 am*
Tuesdays

THRIFT SHOP
Open every Saturday and Monday
9am - 12 pm
Volunteer-only days
Wednesday 9-12 pm

Donations accepted when open
Email to volunteer

BABY PANTRY
Every 1st Saturday of the Month
Email to volunteer


EDUCATION & SMALL GROUPS

Confirmation for Middle Schoolers
Tuesdays 6:30 pm

Bible Study with PSY
Thursdays at 7 pm on Zoom.

LGBTQIA+ Family Support Group
First Monday of the month at 7 pm
Next Meeting March 7th

Monthly Marriage Care Group
3rd Sunday Evening of Month at 5 pm
Next meeting March 19th

March 10 - March 17, 2023
THIS WEEK'S LESSON:
Matthew 22:1-14
Curious about this week's meme? It generally has some connection to the weekly reading, which is: Matthew 22:1-14
Mar 10 - Mar 17

FRIDAY
1 Peter 5:7

SATURDAY
Deuteronomy 11:26-28

SUNDAY
Philippians 2:13

MONDAY
Acts 17:30

TUESDAY
Isaiah 66:18

WEDNESDAY
2 Corinthians 1:3

THURSDAY
1 John 4:16

FRIDAY
Jeremiah 5:3

For more info on Faith5 visit www.faith5.org.
A Message from Pastor Sara

There is a character in this week's bible parable that is not wearing the correct wedding clothes. It can be a harsh parable that I have been struggling with all week. Often when I struggle I go to Jan Richardson. And again, her beautiful words turn my struggle to hope and assurance.

Blessing

In your mercy
clothe me

in your protection
cloak me

in your care
enfold me

in your grace
array me.

With your justice
dress me

for your labor
garb me

by your love
envelop me

and fit me
for your work.



God's Peace,
Pastor Sara
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Joint Easter Sunrise Service at Davidsonville UMC

We are excited to join Davidsonvile United Methodist Church (819 WEST CENTRAL AVENUE, DAVIDSONVILLE) outside at their beautiful green cathedral for a sunrise worship at 6 am on Easter Sunday April 9th. Worship will include singing, praying, communion and a campfire with peep smores. PSY will preach and the band will offer some of the music for this joint worship.

Easter Worship will also be at Joy Reigns at 9:30 am onsite and online on YouTube.
Midweek Lenten Worship

This year’s theme is Faith Practices: This or That? Each week we will be given two options of faith practices and you will have the opportunity to choose one. One that feels comfortable to you or one that you want to stretch yourself. One that seems like what you would naturally do or one that is opposite of you. One that is familiar or one that is new. This or that? You decide. Dinner onsite is at 6 pm. Worship begins onsite or online on Youtube at 6:30 pm.

This Week's Meal: Mexican (GF and vegan option available)

Tuesday 3/14: Tradition or Innovation: Proclaiming our Faith with Creeds
Tuesday 3/21: Writing or Speaking: Sharing our Fears to Create Change
Tuesday 3/28: Direct Support or Policy Change: God’s Work Our Hands
Thursday 4/6: Maundy Thursday
Friday 4/7: Good Friday
Egg Drop!
 
Watch out! Here comes the EGGS!

The Youth Group will fill plastic eggs with candy and small treats and deliver them to your door for Easter Sunday!

Please use THIS LINK to sign up, Deadline March 31st. Funds will go towards upcoming youth events! 

Please note, this year is a little different in that we will deliver the filled eggs to your door Friday evening, April 7th, to give you the opportunity to hide them where its most convenient.
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 - 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!

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!
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).
Upcoming Youth Events

March 24th - Paint Night! 6:30-8PM
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!
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!
PRAYERS

Sustained by God's abundant mercy, let us pray for the church, the world, and all of creation. 

We pray for your CHURCH. Bless partnerships with other Christians and inter-religious dialogue. Guide the daily work of denominational and congregational leaders. Strengthen our combined witness for the sake of the gospel, that all experience your life-giving love.

We pray for the UNIVERSE. All creation teems with life, from the depths of the earth and seas to the skies above. Fill us with awe and reverence for the diversity and preservation of life. 

We pray for the nations of the WORLD. Topple the diving walls that separate us from neighbors. Form us into your beloved community where diversity of gender, race, language, ability, and ethnic origin is celebrated and affirmed. 

We pray for those who SUFFER in mind, body, or spirit. Be present with all who are lonely, and give courage to all who are afraid. Comfort those who live with chronic illness or other sickness. Give them your living water always. 

We pray for this congregation, especially those preparing for BAPTISM. Nurture their faith and pour your love into their hearts. Inspire our community by their testimony to God’s grace in their lives. 

We lift our unique prayers you now, God, trusting in your steadfast love and your promised to renew your whole creation.


HEAR OUR PRAYERS FOR:

...Prayers for continued healing for Dave Talbott

...Prayers of healing, help and hope for Kyle hospitalized for depression and addiction

...Congratulations to Alex and Nic as they both celebrate one year of sobriety.  Continue to strengthen them on this difficult journey

Prayers from the Joy Thrift Prayer Wall:

...Prayers for community members Bill, Christina, Roman, and Sue

...Prayers for those with cancer


To have your prayer included in this list, please add it to the mobile app or contact the church office.
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 March 10th
AA Meeting
5:30-6:30pm

SUNDAY March 12th
Livestream In-person Worship
9:30 am

MONDAY March 13th
ACA Meeting
7-8:15pm

TUESDAY March 14th
Midweek Lent Worship
6:30 pm - dinner
7 pm - worship

WEDNESDAY March 15th
Band Practice
6:30-8pm

THURSDAY March 16th
Women's AA meeting
6:30-7:30pm

FRIDAY March 17th
AA Meeting
5:30-6:30pm

SUNDAY March 19th
Livestream In-person Worship
9:30 am

MONDAY March 20th
ACA Meeting
7-8:15pm

TUESDAY March 21st
Midweek Lent Worship
6:30 pm - dinner
7 pm - worship

THURSDAY March 23rd
Women's AA meeting
6:30-7:30pm


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.
JOY REIGNS LUTHERAN CHURCH
35 Mayo Road, PO Box 1436, Edgewater, MD 21037 | 410-266-5691 officejrc@gmail.com | www.joyreignslutheranchurch.org

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!
CONNECT WITH US
MUSIC DIRECTOR: Lenore Liller
OPERATIONS MANAGER: Tina Moreland
MEDIA SPECIALIST: Brittany Hassan
DIRECTOR OF YOUTH MINISTRY: Danielle LaDue
JOY THRIFT COORDINATOR: Tina Moreland
FINANCIAL SECRETARY: vacant
COUNCIL PRESIDENT: Sarah Adams

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.