JoyLink Newsletter-May 29, 2016: "Rising Above Division and Learning To Live in Unity"

JoyLink May 29, 2016

This Sunday as we conclude our sermon series: “Still I Rise: Practicing Resurrection in Everyday Life,” we will focus on Rising Above Division and Learning To Live in Unity. Our Scripture is taken from Paul’s letter to the Galatians where Paul addresses concerns on division. He encourages them to let go of the distinctions they have placed upon themselves and learn to live in unity.

It would serve us well as the Body of Christ to do the same. Working together with folks that are unlike us continues to strengthen us and widen our circle. May God find us drawing our circle wide.

Galatians 3:28-29 (MSG)

In Christ’s Family

In Christ’s family there can be no division into Jew and non-Jew, slave and free, male and female. Among us you are all equal. That is, we are all in a common relationship with Jesus Christ. Also, since you are Christ’s family, then you are Abraham’s famous “descendant,” heirs according to the covenant promises.

Gálatas 3:28-29 Dios Habla Hoy (DHH)

Ya no importa el ser judío o griego, esclavo o libre, hombre o mujer; porque unidos a Cristo Jesús, todos ustedes son uno solo. Y si son de Cristo, entonces son descendientes de Abraham y herederos de las promesas que Dios le hizo.

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Christian...It's Not What You Think...Final Session

In his eight-session small group bible study, Christian, by Andy Stanley, you’ll examine the characteristics Jesus used to define those who follow him and the implications they have for believers today.

Through eight engaging and enlightening small group bible study sessions, Andy Stanley unpacks these qualities Jesus prescribes for his followers that made them unique. What if believers today embodied these traits? Would the non-believing world put aside its definition of ‘Christian’ and instead know us by our love?

“ AHA: The God Moment that Changes EVERYTHING”

Begins June 1st

We've all had "aha!" moments in our lives, times when a sudden revelation surprises us with insight. According to pastor and bestselling author Kyle Idleman, we can experience this same kind of "aha!" in our spiritual lives. With everyday examples and trademark testimonies, Idleman draws on Scripture to reveal how three key elements can draw us closer to God and change our lives for good.

Awakening to the reality of our true spiritual condition, we see ourselves and our need for a Savior with renewed honesty. This realization leads to action, obeying God's commands and following the example set by Christ. As we see in the transformation of the prodigal son, the result is a life-changing, destiny-altering collision—an AHA moment that leads us home to our loving Parent.

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The Project Care Team is looking for a group of willing volunteers to help us during the week leading up to the main event on June 18th; 6/13 - 6/17

Each team already has, or will be in need of additional, volunteers for the actual event, but we do need help cleaning and preparing the following areas week commencing June 13th :

Cleaning Kitchen | Cleaning both Bathrooms | Cleaning Main Communal Space | Cleaning and Prepping the Room Adjacent to 2nd Bathroom | Assistance Moving Clothes from Joy Main Building to Page House:

We would also appreciate some volunteers to assist in the following areas, on the day of the event:
- On the morning of [and after] the event, to put out tables/chairs and to put up/take down canopies
- Security for Page House [monitoring the flow in & out of Page House for folk to collect clothes and have showers]
- Staff the car park & direct parking [South Car Park where Handicapped Parking is] – parking will not be allowed on the opposite parking lot that day
- Look after our volunteers who are providing services on the day - [make sure they all have a steady supply of water & food during the day]

If you are willing to assist in any of these areas, please let me know directly by email ([email protected]). Also, if you would still like to help, in a specific area, please check in with the team leaders directly and they will be able to tell you if they still need help. The team leads are listed below:

Clothes – Chris & Dawn Soucy

Showers & Laundry – Michael Kerns

Food – Kevin Copley

Pets – Janice Driggers

Kid’s Zone – Jackie Batista

Hair Cuts – Cody Powell

Health Checks – Cindy Casale

Health & Safety – Marlyn Moir

Thank you to Angela Bates, who will coordinate access to the building for cleaning on 13th to 17th June.

Thank you to all of you who have already helped us by donating items for our clothes giveaway, the toiletry giveaways, quarters for laundry, towels for showers and much more; we greatly appreciate your being a part of this day. If you have any questions, please contact me directly.

Blessings

Marina

Joy MCC continues to be filled with giving and talented people like you. These are just a few of the many ways to share your time and talents. To join one of these, or one of our many other ministry teams, or to share a specific talent/skill you may have (ie, computers, networking, webdesign, handywork etc) or if you would like to learn more, please email Angela at [email protected].

BE THE CHURCH!
Pull a Post It, Play Your Part

Weekly in the Welcome area, you'll see this board! Check it out and see how YOU can be the church here at JOY and pull a post it and play YOUR part. These are simple things that are needed--places to volunteer, areas to give back, and opportunities to serve! There are 6 categories: Worship, Ministry Teams, Volunteering, Skills, Outdoors and Items. There are a variety of things you can choose and in so doing, you can provide help and hope to those in our community!

We made our Altar a Door in response to the Moderator, Rev. Elder Dr. Nancy Wilson’s suggestion to “Take the Doors off the Church and take the Church to the streets”.

Joy MCC is a Church on the MOVE!

There's a little more than 3 weeks until "Project Care". We still need items. Please See Chris or Dawn Sundays 9am - 12pm until June 12th.

PRIORITY NEEDS
Razors, shave cream, deodorant, shampoo
Pet food, pet leashes, pet toys, pet bowls
Feminine products
Ziplock bags

OTHER NEEDS
Clothes for kids. Belts, purses, wallets, watches, new underwear and socks

Still accepting
Clothes, travel size conditioner, lotion, soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, mouthwash,
comb, hair brush, nail clipper, towels, plastic grocery bags

We are helping to keep you Socially F.I.T. - Join other Joy folks for a time of catching up and getting to know new friends.

(cost of meal is individual responsibility)

RSVP

MCC's General Conference is just around the corner. Joy's Lay Delegates, Cyndi Mendez, Dee Sauvageau and Coral Washington-Stinson will be holding a Voting Forum on Sunday, June 12th following 2nd service to explain what will be on the ballot. This is a very important vote, as MCC's new Moderator will be voted in at the General Conference. YOUR VOTE COUNTS! The Lay Delegates, as Joy's representatives, will take your decisions to General Conference. Please take the time to read over the candidates information by clicking the button below.