LOVE joyfully! CONNECT deeply! SERVE generously!
WE EXIST THAT ALL MAY KNOW JESUS CHRIST & BECOME HIS FULLY DEVOTED FOLLOWERS.
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The Property Team does so many things big and small, inside and outside of the church grounds. Do you have a skill that could be used? Would you prayerful consider offering to help with one project around Joy Reigns? |
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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 October 24th*
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
FAITH5 with PSY
Confirmation for Middle Schoolers
On Summer Break
Donuts with Danielle
Sundays after In-Person worship
Spiritual Growth Meeting
September 19th @ 11:30 am
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OCT 1st - OCT 8th, 2021
THIS WEEK'S LESSON:
Exodus 2:23-25; 3:1-15; 4:10-17
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Curious about this week's meme? It generally some connection to the weekly reading. Exodus 2:23-25; 3:1-15; 4:10-17
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OCT 1st - OCT 8th
FRIDAY
Luke 14:16-17
SATURDAY
Philemon 7
SUNDAY
James 5:11
MONDAY
Hebrews 11:1
TUESDAY
Jeremiah 31:34
WEDNESDAY
Joel 2:13
THURSDAY
Psalm 86:11
FRIDAY
Ezekiel 20:11
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A Message from Pastor Sara
As you know, last week, I traveled to Wisconsin to accompany my parents. I knew it would be wonderful time to help them reconnect with their family and friends, but what I didn't expect was the joy I would have in wearing just one hat: daughter. I didn't need to worry about my pastor hat, or wife hat or mother hat. Those hats were put on pause and my full focus could be for my parents.
While that is not realistic for daily life it did give me pause to think about this juggling act that we all do with "our hats". Maybe your hats are not the same as mine. Maybe your hat is employee or employer. Maybe your hat is step parent our uncle . Maybe your hat is friend or companion. Maybe your hat is advocate or task doer.
Maybe, like Moses, in this week's reading, you don't feel up to snuf for one or all of your hats. This week for worship we will be encouraged and reminded that God provides purpose for each of us and gives us strength and courage when we don't feel like we are measuring up.
PS.... Pandemic parenting is really hard. I see all of you parents trying your best to wear this hat. I will be offering a group for support and encouragment later this fall. Please let me know if you are interested.
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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Confirmation Families
An email has been sent out to those who have children in grades 6-8 regarding the confirmation plan. Registration of participation is due by Sunday October 3rd. If you have any questions please email Danielle.
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Upcoming Youth Events
All middle and high school youth are invited to participate in the following fall events!
Pumpkin Carving
- Friday, October 22nd, 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.
Movie Night
- Friday, November 19th, 7-9:00pm: 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.
Christmas Cookie Decorating
- Friday, December 17th, 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.
And bring a friend to any of these events!
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Megan Rohrer installed as first transgender bishop elected in the ELCA
Rohrer, the first openly transgender pastor on the ELCA roster, was ordained extraordinarily by the Extraordinary Candidacy Project (which became Extraordinary Lutheran Ministries) in 2006, when the ELCA did not yet allow LGBTQIA+ rostered ministers to serve openly. In 2010, Rohrer was one of the first seven pastors received into the ELCA after the 2009 Churchwide Assembly voted to change that policy. Elected May 8 during an online synod assembly, Rohrer will serve a six-year term, becoming the first transgender bishop in the ELCA—or any major U.S. Christian denomination. Read more here.
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Inauguration of the Rev. R. Guy Erwin
United Lutheran Seminary invites us to join them October 15-20 for events celebrating the inauguration of Rev. Dr. R. Guy Erwin as President of United Lutheran Seminary. Events will be held on both ULS campuses and at St. Peter's in Lancaster, PA. RSVP's are required for all events except the concert on October 17. Note: If you plan to bring a guest, they must register separately.
October 15 lecture and worship in addition to the October 16 installation ceremony will be livestreamed on the ULS YouTube channel.
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Afghan Refugee Team
Donations for Afghan refugees
Joy Reigns has committed to supporting the work of Lutheran Immigration Refugee Service (LIRS) as it helps support Afghan refugees in the coming weeks and months. As we mobilize and await opportunities for supporting LIRS, there is an immediate need to fund the work LIRS is currently doing. Donations of any size are warmly welcome and you can give through the Tithely app or website and designate the funds go toward Afghan refugee support work. This money will be given to LIRS for immediate use in the critical 5-7 day waiting period between the arrival of a refugee family and the kick-in date of services from the government. This money helps LIRS fund food, emergency housing, transportation, and other basic needs. Thanks for your prayerful consideration. For any questions, reach out to Julie Rosekrans by clicking here
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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 - THIS WEEK'S THEME
God provides for our daily needs
God provides clarity
God provides new criteria
God provides a home
God provides assurance
God provides living justice
God provides hope
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Fellowship Team
The fellowship team is looking for someone who likes to play games! If this is you, and you'd like to take over our organizing our monthly family game night please contact Lori LaDue for more details.
Do you enjoy organizing fun events? If so, the fellowship team is looking for someone to join the team for 2022 and beyond! If this is something you think you'd like to do, contact Lori LaDue.
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Next Scrip Cards Order is October 10th!
Scrip Gift cards will continue to be sold/ordered on the second Sunday of each month which is October 10th to support Joy Reigns Lutheran Church. Click Here for a complete list of available gift cards or you can email Yvette right here if you have any questions. |
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PRAYERS
REMEMBER us and free us from slavery to sin by the power of your name.
EMPOWER those discerning a call to ministry and all seminarians, including Melody Hession-Sigmon, that they continue to be formed for the sake of the gospel.
REVIVE declining species and preserve endangered lands. Cultivate in us a sense of wonder for the world you created
STRENGTHEN relationships between nations and peoples, that we celebrate and support one human family.
BLESS all who live with any mental or physical disability. Inspire creative communities, spaces, and environments that are accessible and hospitable.
HEAR OUR PRAYERS FOR:
...Prayers for Joy Reigns member Pam (Bell) Townsend who is hospitalized in ICU with breakthrough COVID case.
...Prayers for my friend Kathy who is struggling with kidney problems.
Prayers from the Joy Thrift Prayer Wall:
...prayers for those suffering with depression
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 3rd
Digital Worship on YouTube
9:00 am
SUNDAY Oct 3rd
In-Person Worship
10:30 am
SUNDAY Oct 3rd
Donuts with Danielle
11:30 am
SUNDAY Oct 10th
Digital Worship on YouTube
9:00 am
SUNDAY Oct 10th
In-Person Worship
10:30 am
SUNDAY Oct 10th
Donuts with Danielle
11:30 am
FRIDAY Oct 22nd
Pumpkin carving
7 pm
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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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