LOVE joyfully! CONNECT deeply! SERVE generously!
WE EXIST THAT ALL MAY KNOW JESUS CHRIST & BECOME HIS FULLY DEVOTED FOLLOWERS.
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This is one of the many great pumpkins carved at this month's youth event. This Sunday is not only Halloween but also Reformation Day. This is the day we celebrate that Martin Luther nailed his 95 Thesis to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany to start a theological conversation of the sale of indulgences for one's sins. As a faith community we lean heavily on Martin Luther's understanding that we are saved by God's grace alone, not by anything that we can do our buy to earn it. |
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PRAISE WORSHIP
In Person every Sunday @ 10:30 am
THRIFT SHOP
Open every Saturday and Monday
9am - 12 pm
Volunteer-only days on Wednesday and
*Sunday November 21st*
Donations accepted when open
BABY PANTRY
Every 1st Saturday of the Month
EDGEWATER ELEMENTARY WEEKEND FOOD DISTRIBUTION
Distribution Every Friday
Packing Events
Every 3rd Tuesday of the Month
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EDUCATION & SMALL GROUPS
Bible Study with PSY
Confirmation for Middle Schoolers
11:30 am at Joy Reigns
No Name Group
Thursday at 8 pm
At Joy Reigns and on Zoom
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OCT 22nd - OCT 29th, 2021
THIS WEEK'S LESSON:
1 Kings 5:1-5; 8:1-13
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Curious about this week's meme? It generally has some connection to the weekly reading, which is: 1 Kings 5:1-5; 8:1-13
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OCT 29th - NOV 5th
FRIDAY
1 Chronicles 29:11
SATURDAY
Exodus 15:26
SUNDAY
1 Corinthians 4:20
MONDAY
John 16:24
TUESDAY
John 12:46
WEDNESDAY
1 Corinthians 3:16
THURSDAY
Acts 8:39
FRIDAY
Isaiah 5:20
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A Message from Pastor Sara
This coming Sunday is one of my favorite days.
Not because it's Halloween. I think I was scarred for life to like Halloween when I had to wear a homemade orange clown costume for several years in a row.
Not because it's Reformation Day. The great historical day in 1517, when Martin Luther, who dearly loved the church, tried to make it better.
This coming Sunday is one of my favorite days because we will have young people proclaiming their faith and affirming their baptisms. Confirmation Day is always such a great day to see how the Holy Spirit has uniquely gifted each of these young people. They have each chosen bible verses that are perfect for them. They have each answered the same questions in unique and beautifully faithful ways. And these were not easy questions! I encourage you to think about how you would answer them for yourself:
- Tell a personal story of your favorite Bible verse.
- Who is a person that has influenced you on your faith journey?
- Why are you a follower of Jesus? (Explain it in a way your friends could understand)
- How will you continue to live out your baptismal promises in your actions?
There will some faith statements at both online and in-person worship. It's most certainly a week you won't want to miss!
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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LGBTQ+ Speaker at First Presbyterian in Annapolis November 12!
Join for a night with Julie Rodgers, author of Outlove, and featured in the powerful Netflix documentary, Pray Away, on November 12 at 7 pm at First Presbyterian (171 Duke of Gloucester Street). It will be a night of storytelling and song from local LGBTQ leaders, and a chance to fellowship with a community of LGBTQ+ and allies. All are welcome!
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How to Serve For Winter Relief
Joy Reigns will be joining two other ELCA congregations, Our Shepherd - Severna Park and Christ - Millersville, to share the fourth week of November (Monday November 22nd through November 29th) for the county Winter Relief Emergency Shelter. There are MANY ways to serve:
Chaperone: Be present to help guests as needed. Help with dispensing medicines. Answer questions. Help to serve meals. Simply be present.
Drivers: Pickup and drop off guests at the Community Recover Center (CRC); 514 Crain Hwy N # K, Glen Burnie, MD 21061.
Meal Prep: Prepare breakfast in the morning on site. Prepare dinner items at home and bring them in to be served in the evenings.
Meal Servers: Portion and deliver meals to guests at their tables.
Special Needs: Be a “go to” person should something need to be done, like picking someone up at work in the middle of the night when their shift ends, running to store to get that item we ran out of, and more specific things like setting up and tearing down the cots on Mondays.
Please contact Tina in the church office ASAP if you are interested. There are only a few spots left for some jobs. Families are welcome to serve, however a guardian must be present for anyone under the age of 18. Strict COVID protocols will be in place.
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Christmas by Candlelight 2021!
This wonderful opportunity to get together and focus our hearts on Christ as we prepare for the celebration of Christmas is scheduled for Friday, December 3 @ 7pm. If interested in learning more about being a table host (contact Lori LaDue, laladue@aol.com, or Edna Graham, ednagraham1@hotmail.com) or if you simply want to attend, there are sign-up sheets in front of the AV booth at church.
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Youth Movie Night
Youth of all ages are invited to Movie Night on November 19th, 7-9:00pm! Bring your blankets, pillows, and favorite movie snack to enjoy. Movie choice will be announce prior to event, but will be fun for all ages.
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Joy Reigns SERVES Generously
Joy Reigns serves generously with volunteers giving their time and without the assistance of our volunteers, many of the wonderful ministries that make Joy Reigns what it is wouldn't be possible. That said, we need your help in these specific areas:
- Joy Thrift cashiers
- Wiring the worship space for cameras
- Worship volunteers: communion helpers, greeters, worship leaders.
If you are interested in learning more, or volunteering, or know someone who would be interested in serving in a ministry, please email Tina.
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Joy Reigns Job Postings
Joy Reigns is currently looking to fill two part-time positions: Audio/Video Tech, and Joy Thrift Coordinator. More information for both positions can be found on our website, and applications can be sent in via FaceBook. If you, or anyone you know are interested, please check them out!
Joy Reigns Lutheran Church in Edgewater, MD is seeking an energetic and positive Thrift Shop Coordinator. Responsibilities include coordinating operations of the store and volunteers (community, congregation and recovery). The Thrift Shop Coordinator is also responsible for our unique Recovery Rental Assistance Program that runs as part of Joy Thrift. This position is 15 hours per week every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday from 8 am – 1 pm. To see full job description go to our website. Please send inquires to officejrc@gmail.com.
Joy Reigns Lutheran Church in Edgewater, MD is seeking an Audio Video Technician to produce the best possible atmosphere for worship through sound and video. This includes, but is not limited to, creating the best music mix possible, creating an audio mix that meets the mood the pastor/worship leader wants to convey, and supporting the audio needs of the people involved with the church service. To see the full job description to to our website. Please send inquiries to officejrc@gmail.com
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Upcoming Youth Events
All youth are invited to participate in the following events! If your child is of elementary age, a chaperone needs to stay for the duration of the event.
Christmas Cookie Decorating
- December 18th, 7-8:30pm: This event is planned to take place in person at church, however there are plans in place to move it to virtual due to COVID-19 restrictions.
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Narrative Lectionary Continues This Fall
Order is brought to the chaos in our lives because of what God provides. Each Sunday this fall we will focus on what God provides in the Bible reading, as a tool to order chaos in our lives right here, right now.
God provides light
God provides alternatives
God provides a way forward
God provides purpose
God provides for our daily needs
God provides clarity
God provides new criteria
God provides a home - THIS WEEK'S THEME
God provides assurance
God provides living justice
God provides hope
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PRAYERS
We pray for all who long for a word of truth and for the radical grace that flows from the cross. INSPIRE congregations to freely and boldly proclaim your love for all people with persistence and hope.
We pray for your creation, for mountains, rivers, streams, cities, homesteads, and neighborhoods. Write in our hearts a new love and care for creation. GIVE us the will to curb wasteful habits and to hold accountable those who neglect the vulnerable.
We pray for all aspire to public office and for all who will vote on Tuesday at local polling places. Pour wisdom and understanding upon all who GOVERN so that communities of justice and peace may thrive.
We pray for all who long for healing in mind, body, or spirit. STRENGTHEN hospitals, clinics, counseling centers, nursing homes, and recovery centers to be holy spaces of renewal that all might live the abundant life you intend.
We pray for all who seek to grow in faith and love of you. GUIDE teaching and learning in confirmation, small groups, schools, seminaries, and universities.
HEAR OUR PRAYERS FOR:
...Prayers for Joy Reigns member Pam (Bell) Townsend who continues to be hospitalized with breakthrough COVID case.
...Prayers for Julie Rosekrans' Aunt Rita and cousin Christy who lost everything in a house fire. They thankfully escaped with minor injuries but now must start the rebuilding process.
Prayers from the Joy Thrift Prayer Wall:
...prayers that the right candidate will be guided to serve in this ministry and help it continue to thrive and grow.
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.
SUNDAY Oct 31st
Confirmation Sunday
9:00 am
SUNDAY Oct 31st
Confirmation Sunday
In-Person Worship
10:30 am
SUNDAY Oct 31st
Confirmation for Middle School
11:30 am
THURSDAY Nov 4th
No Name Group
8 pm Zoom or at Joy Reigns
SUNDAY Nov 7th
Digital Worship on YouTube
9:00 am
SUNDAY Nov 7th
In-Person Worship
10:30 am
SUNDAY Nov 7th
Confirmation for Middle School
11:30 am
THURSDAY Nov 11th
No Name Group
8 pm Zoom or at Joy Reigns
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The Strategic Planning Team and Congregational Council are currently working on the Strategic Foundation Plans to help Joy Reigns thrive. If you are interested in helping with this work or future visionary work, please let PSY know. To see the plan, click here.
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Steps 1-4: Building a Foundation
A team has been set up by the JRLC Council to explore the RIC (Reconciling in Christ) process. Team members are KL Broom, John Williams, John Osborn, and Hannah Rosekrans.
Since 1983, the Reconciling in Christ (RIC) Program has been a public way for faith communities to see, name, celebrate, and advocate for people of all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions in the Lutheran church. The RIC Program is made up of congregations, synods, colleges, seminaries, outdoor ministries, and other Lutheran organizations.
JRLC’s strategic plan, announced in June 2020, explores the process of becoming a RIC congregation. As the 11+ step process continues, your input will be sought and valued. The steps include education and testimonials as well as the crafting of a Welcoming Statement with congregational involvement throughout. The process includes a congregational vote to publish the statement and officially be considered a RIC Congregation.
The RIC process will begin by offering the congregation opportunities for engagement and input, and for understanding together what calling ourselves “RIC” means—and doesn’t mean. Look for more information and opportunities for engagement in the coming weeks. To learn more go to: https://www.reconcilingworks.org/resources/ric/
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Community Crisis Line Available To You
The Crisis Response System known as the "Community Warmline" is a service that provides Anne Arundel County Residents in crisis with supportive assistance and linkages to resources within the community.
The "Community Warmline" can receive calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at
(410) 768-5522. Non-emergency calls are handled by staff and will provide the caller with information, support and referrals. The Crisis Response System Staff intervene with callers who are experiencing a mental health and/or substance use disorder emergency. Also, the Crisis Response System "Community Warmline" coordinates calls with the police, fire and community agencies that are requesting information on crisis matters.
The Crisis Response System also provides service to the community through Mobile Crisis Teams, Homeless Outreach Services, Urgent Care Clinic, Sexual Assault Clinic, Community Education and Crisis Beds.
Tips from the Domestic Abuse Hotline for Staying Safe during COVID-19
While people are encouraged to stay at home, victims and survivors may feel isolated from friends and family. Click here to learn more. For any victims and survivors who need support, 24/7, call 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-799-7233 for TTY, or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522.
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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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