LOVE joyfully! CONNECT deeply! SERVE generously!
WE EXIST THAT ALL MAY KNOW JESUS CHRIST & BECOME HIS FULLY DEVOTED FOLLOWERS.
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We are as excited as Pastor Bre to receive a car full of diapers (over 1200!) and wipes from Christ Lutheran in Millersville. They will be used immediately at this weekend's Baby Pantry distribution on Saturday morning! |
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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
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 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 April 3rd
Monthly Marriage Care Group
3rd Sunday Evening of Month at 5 pm
Next meeting April 16th
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March 31 - April 7, 2023
THIS WEEK'S LESSON:
Matthew 21:1-17
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Curious about this week's meme? It generally has some connection to the weekly reading, which is: Matthew 21:1-17
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Mar 31 - Apr 7
FRIDAY
Judges 3:9
SATURDAY
2 Timothy 2:13
SUNDAY
Jeremiah 31:13
MONDAY
Hebrews 12:2
TUESDAY
Joel 2:21
WEDNESDAY
2 Corinthians 8:9
THURSDAY
Luke 22:19-20
FRIDAY
Luke 23:42-43
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A Message from Pastor Sara
I learned a new word this week that relates to Holy Week. It's phygital. It's the bridge between physical and digital experiences. You can learn more from this Forbes article.
Personally, I've been lamenting that once again Spring Break for AACPS is Holy Week which means that my family will never have a fun spring break vacation. But I also often lament that many will go away and not be able to experience Holy Week to its fullest.
And in comes my new word: phygital. Post pandemic, we are continuing to offer phygital worship! That means wherever you are this spring break week: visiting family, going somewhere warm, going somewhere cold, going somewhere far away or staying close you can experience the full rollercoaster of emotions from the parade of Palm Sunday all the way through Maundy Thursday when we remember the first time Jesus gave communion to the disciples, to Good Friday when we journey with Jesus to the cross and finally to the early sunrise and Easter Sunday celebration of the resurrection and the stone rolled away.
Please join me for all of Holy Week worship. It's phygital: onsite physically at 35 Mayo Road and digitally online on YouTube. Can't wait for you to 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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DEADLINE SUNDAY- Easter Flower Orders
It’s time to order flowers to beautify our worship space on Easter Sunday. If you would like to donate flowers in memory of or in honor of someone, or just for yourself, please use this form or you may email office@joyreignslutheranchurch.org by April 2nd. .Payment may be made through the mobile app Tithley, or by placing cash or check in an envelope clearly marked for “Easter flowers donated by…” in the offering plate in the worship space, or by mailing a check to Joy Reigns Lutheran Church, PO Box 1436, Edgewater, MD, 21037. Cost is $20 per plant.
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Holy Week and Easter Worship Opportunities
Thursday April 6th Maundy Thursday Worship at 7 pm onsite and online
Friday April 7th Good Friday 7 pm onsite and online
Sunday April 9th Easter Sunday
Sunrise Worship 6 am at Davidsonvile United Methodist Church (819 West Central Avenue, Davidsonville) outside at the green cathedral.
9:30 am Worship at Joy Reigns onsite and online
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DEADLINE TODAY- 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, TODAY 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.
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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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Bishop Eaton Issues Statement on Anti-Transgender Legislation
Today, March 31st is Transgender Day of Visibility, an international day to celebrate the contributions of transgender people and raise awareness about the deadly injustices they face. Click here to read the rest of letter from Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton.
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Synod Assembly - Early Bird Registration March 31st
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 at office@joyreignslutheranchurch.org.
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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. 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!
Sign up here or use the QR code
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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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Upcoming Youth Events
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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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
Sustained by God's abundant mercy, let us pray for the church, the world, and all of creation.
Save your CHURCH, O God. Enable us to boldly confess in every time and place that Jesus Christ is Lord. With the humility of a servant, equip congregations, synods, and other ministry settings to proclaim your extravagant love for all.
Save your CREATION, O God. Every living being you have made has purpose.Give us renewed appreciation of farm animals who labor in the fields, service animals who accompany their human companions, and beloved pets who live alongside us.
Save the PEOPLES OF THE EARTH, O God. Restore dignity to those who are scorned and persecuted for the religious beliefs or political activism, and deliver them from the hand of their enemies. Bring peace to places where conflict runs deep.
Save those who cry to you in ANY NEED, O God
Watch over all who are incarcerated or waiting trial, and stand with those who are unjustly accused. Be present with those feeling isolated, lonely, or fearful.
Save us in your LOVE, O God. Guide the work of church musicians, pastors, choirs, readers, deacons, technicians, acolytes, and all who assist in worship. Sustain them in their leadership as they accompany congregations through this Holy Week.
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 John Williams' niece Barbara whose husband died of a drug overdose this week, for their son, and for all families dealing with addictions.
...Prayers for Kaycee Krump's friend Be Stoney just got diagnosed with ALS.
...Prayers For Sara Starry's oldest son is in a hospital in CA waiting to have a biopsy of a stomach mass that they think may be lymphoma.
Prayers from the Joy Thrift Prayer Wall:
...-Prayers for Norma and her family on the passing of her husband
- prayers the people in our area would come to believe the gospel of Jesus Christ.
-prayers for the best in me and the word
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 March 31st
AA Meeting
5:30-6:30pm
SUNDAY April 2nd
Palm Sunday
Livestream In-person Worship
9:30 am
MONDAY April 3rd
ACA Meeting
7-8:15pm
WEDNSDAY April 5th
Band Practice
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
THURSDAY April 6th
Maundy Thursday
Service 7:00pm
FRIDAY April 7th
Good Friday
Service 7:00pm
EASTER SUNDAY April 9th
Livestream In-person Worship
9:30 am
MONDAY April 10th
ACA Meeting
7-8:15pm
TUESDAY April 11th
Midweek Lent Worship
6:30 pm - dinner
7 pm - worship
WEDNSDAY April 13th
Band Practice
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
THURSDAY April 14th
Women's AA meeting
6:30-7:30pm
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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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