LOVE joyfully! CONNECT deeply! SERVE generously!
WE EXIST THAT ALL MAY KNOW JESUS CHRIST & BECOME HIS FULLY DEVOTED FOLLOWERS.
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With every found egg the children were encouraged to say "Alleluia!" All the eggs were empty like the tomb on Easter morning. The children then voted with their eggs for three fabulous generosity opportunities. Find out on Sunday which organization won! |
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PRAISE WORSHIP
*LIVESTREAM IN-PERSON WORSHIP Sundays 9:30 am*
THRIFT SHOP
Open every Saturday and Monday
9am - 12 pm
*NEW Thursday 5pm-8pm
Volunteer-only days
Wednesday 9-12 pm
Fridays 9-12pm
Donations accepted Mondays and Saturdays
BABY PANTRY
Every 1st Saturday of the Month
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EDUCATION & SMALL GROUPS
Confirmation for Middle Schoolers
Spring Session TBD
Zoom Bible Study with PSY
Thursdays at 7 pm
LGBTQIA+ Family Support Group
First Monday of the month at 7 pm
Next Meeting May 1st
Monthly Marriage Care Group
3rd Sunday Evening of Month at 5 pm
Next meeting April 16th
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April 14 - April 21, 2023
THIS WEEK'S LESSON:
Matthew 28:16-20
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Curious about this week's meme? It generally has some connection to the weekly reading, which is: Matthew 28:16-20
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Apr 14 - Apr 21
FRIDAY
Hebrews 2:15
SATURDAY
Romans 9:20
SUNDAY
Psalm 99:5
MONDAY
Ephesians 2:19
TUESDAY
2 Timothy 1:7
WEDNESDAY
Zechariah 8:13
THURSDAY
Luke 12:32
FRIDAY
Exodus 20:16
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A Message from Pastor Sara
We are at a new place with the COVID-19 pandemic. Finally! On April 3rd, Luminis Health lifted all mask mandates at its various facilities such as AAMC. And on Monday President Biden signed a bipartisan resolution to end the national emergency for COVID-19. As we have done all throughout, we have looked to local, state and federal governments as well as medical experts to help us make wise and prudent decisions for the safety of our gatherings at Joy Reigns. With the end of the national emergency, we will no longer be requiring masks for our worship participants. Of course, masks will still be welcome for those who wish to wear them. And we ask that if you have been exposed that you continue to follow CDC masking guidelines as appropriate.
The two weeks that turned into three years has felt like wandering in the wildness. It took way longer than any one expected. We didn't know where we were going. We just wanted to go back. And yet, just like the biblical wandering in the wilderness, during the COVID-19 pandemic, God went with us. God led the way. God provided in some amazing and surprising ways.
COVID-19 has been a collective trauma that we will continue to deal with systemically for years to come. Please continue to pray for our ministries and this community of faith as we emerge post-pandemic (whatever that means) as followers of Jesus together in this amazing faith community!
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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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. We'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!
To register a youth participant or volunteer Sign up here or scan the QR code |
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Joy Thrift New Open Hours
Joy Thrift is expanding it’s hours!
In addition to being open Mondays and Saturdays 9am-12pm, Joy Thrift will also be open for the community to shop on Thursdays from 5-8pm.
Volunteering hours have also expanded! Joy Thrift welcomes volunteers on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays 9am-12pm, and Thursdays 5-8pm. To volunteer please email volunteer@joyreignslutheranchurch.org
Donations will only be accepted on Mondays and Saturdays 9am-12pm.
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Paint Your Own Home Communion Sets
Following from Maundy Thursday all households are invited to paint your own communion set Sunday May 21, 1-3PM at Providence Center (40 Church Rd Arnold, MD)
Not interested in a DIY but would like a home communion set? Other participants from Joy Reigns can also create one for you and have it delivered or shipped to you upon completion.
The cost is $38 per set/household, Payment due to hold your RSVP, please indicate “Fellowship Event” online or on your check or cash payment.
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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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Little Food Pantry
The Little Food Pantry, that blue box at the edge of our parking lot, needs some love! It operates on a “donate what you can, take what you need” basis and right now the need is great! Canned or boxed non-perishable items, especially canned tuna and canned chicken, are needed. No bagged items please. Donations may be put directly into the box or placed on the pew at the back of the worship space.
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Synod Assembly
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.
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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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ACT: We're Generating Power Around Listening
ACT's Countywide Meeting
Tuesday, April 25 from 7pm - 8:30pm
Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church
611 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd. Severna Park, MD
Zimmerman Hall
During our Countywide meeting we will be focusing on our Listening Campaigns by sharing stories and bringing forth new leaders identified during our Listening Campaigns (think midweek Lent).
Come energized to celebrate the great things we've accomplished by listening and sharing. We are encouraging full team participation, especially the potential leaders identified through the Listening Campaigns.
If you are interested in joining with others from Joy Reigns to hear all the organizations listening session results contact PSY and REGISTER HERE. |
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Youth and Family Skate Zone
All ages 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.
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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
United in the hope and joy of the resurrection, let us pray for the church, the world, and all in need.
God of rebirth, the good news of your resurrection brings refreshment to a weary world. Following the women at the tomb, EMPOWER us to boldly share your radical love through our words and our work.
As you breathed your Spirit into the disciples, breathe your spirit of healing upon all creation. Nourish the earth with sufficient rains. STRENGTHEN us to counter the effects of pollution and destruction.
You prepare the disciples for their ministry by claiming their fears and granting them your peace. Equip our communities’ leaders. GIVE them a spirit of peace and hearts that burn for justice, that their leadership reflects your love.
You come among us in unexpected ways. SEND us to those who hide in fear or question your love. Be a healing present for any isolated by addiction, incarceration, mental illness, chronic pain, sickness, or grief.
Rejoicing in the victory of Christ's resurrection, we lift our unique prayers and praise to you now.
HEAR OUR PRAYERS FOR:
...Prayers for Dawn Baker
...Prayers of healing for both Bryan and Alex
Prayers from the Joy Thrift Prayer Wall:
...-Prayers for Joy Thrift as it takes on new leadership- that they be reminded of the love of this community during their new roles.
...Prayers that we have heard the needs of the community and can answer their needs.
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 April 16th
Livestream In-person Worship
9:30 am
MONDAY April 17th
ACA Meeting
7-8:15pm
WEDNSDAY April 19th
Band Practice
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
THURSDAY April 20th
Women's AA meeting
6:30-7:30pm
FRIDAY April 21st
AA Meeting
5:30-6:30pm
SUNDAY April 23rd
Livestream In-person Worship
9:30 am
MONDAY April 24th
ACA Meeting
7-8:15pm
WEDNSDAY April 26th
Band Practice
6:00 pm - 8:00 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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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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