We had another successful Plant Market. Thank you EVERYONE! Thank you those who dug and planted. Thank you those who bought and donated.Thank you all the volunteers. A special thanks to Ernie Schultz for growing and selling $804 worth of veggies. Thank you to Craig Orf for building bird houses and digging plants and Bobbie …
2023 Plant Market raised over $4000 for missions Read More »
This week we celebrate Pentecost Sunday, the end of the first half of the Church Year. It is the last of the three major church holidays, the others being Christmas (the Incarnation of Christ) and Easter (The Resurrection of Christ). The world around us celebrates Christmas with cards and gifts and music that has nothing …
We will be doing a worship service to celebrate our graduating seniors on Sunday May 21, 2023 at 9:30am. Here is what to expect: *We will hang a banner outside church with a photo of all of our graduates. *We will create a Video to celebrate our graduates! Click to see last year’s video. to see an example of …
Reminder 9th and 10th grade confirmation students have photos and rehearsal scheduled for Wednesday May 3rd 6:15-7:45pm at Joy. Students will receive a photo order form this Wednesday. You can also access the form by clicking the link below. PHOTO ORDER FORM
Hi Parents, with both 9th and 10th grade students getting Confirmed in May we are providing 3 worship options for student to get Confirmed at Joy. With 23 students getting Confirmed this year we will be offering some options to accommodate as many families as possible. Please click the green box below or above to …
Mark your calendars!!! This year, the 15th Annual Joy Plant Market is planned for Mother’s Day weekend, Saturday, May 13, from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm, and Sunday, May 14, from 10:30 am to noon. Come and get your plants for the growing season. And while you’re at it, you might as well pick up …
Plant Market is May 13-14! Can spring be far behind? Read More »
Sermon at Joy: Sunday/April 30, 2023 Text: John 10:1-10 In John 10, Jesus describes himself as the good shepherd who lays down his life for his sheep. This metaphorical language is rich with meaning and provides a powerful image of Jesus’ love and care for his followers. Today, we will explore the significance of Jesus …
It was wonderful to see all the coats you brought on Palm Sunday (“Coats for the King”) to be donated to the Salvation Army. Thank you for your generosity! And your generosity was wonderful to see as the piles of donations grew for the Personal Care Kits we’ll soon be taking to Lutheran World Relief! …
You’ve probably heard it before, maybe from a parent, maybe from a coach or a friend: don’t let it go to your head. You do something good, you have some success at something and people warn you to beware the big head. It is a very common and dangerous malady. People have lost friends, they …
The Stations of the Cross show us the last steps of Jesus on his way to the cross and crucifixion. For many years, the faithful have made pilgrimages to the holy city of Jerusalem to visit shrines there along the Via Dolorosa (“the Way of Suffering). The Stations of the Cross originated in churches around …
