🌟 Value Of Community - Biblical Basis For Small Group Ministry 🌟

Hello, Joy Church family!  🙌✨

🤔 Pop quiz: What did Jesus, the early church, AND Joy Church all have in common?

Answer: They all believed in the power of SMALL GROUPS!

This Sunday we kicked off a 3-week series on community. Here's our question for YOU:

If you could design your DREAM small group, what would it look like?

🌟 Ordinary People, Extraordinary God - Hello, My Name Is... 🌟

Hello, Joy Church family!  🙌✨

What's in a name? In a powerful exploration of identity and divine purpose, Pastor Mike delves into the transformative power of God's naming throughout Scripture. From Abraham and Sarah to Peter and Paul, he unveils how God consistently renames ordinary people not based on their past failures, but on their divine destiny. Drawing from Genesis 17 and other pivotal biblical moments, Pastor Mike reveals how God sees beyond our current struggles to our future potential, challenging the false identities we've accepted from others or ourselves. With compelling examples of biblical heroes who underwent dramatic name changes, he illustrates how God's extraordinary vision for ordinary people remains unchanged today. 

🌟 Good morning, Joy Church family! 🌟

Today's sermon was truly inspiring and got us thinking about the future of our church and our personal journeys with Christ. 🙏✨

Pastor Mike shared his heartfelt wishes for Joy Church as he approaches his 65th birthday, focusing on three key areas: Growth, Vision, and Transformation. 🌱👀🔄

1️⃣ Growth: How can we welcome more people, especially the younger generations, into our community? What are your thoughts on how we can make Joy Church a place where everyone feels at home?

2️⃣ Vision: How do we see others through the eyes of Jesus? Share a moment when you felt called to show compassion and love to someone in need.

3️⃣ Transformation: Romans 12:2 reminds us to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. What practices help you focus on what is true, honorable, and praiseworthy in your daily life?

🌟 Cristian-ish: Faith that puts God Second 🌟

Hey Joy Church family and friends! 🙌

Today’s sermon was a powerful reminder about priorities and where God fits into our lives. We explored the idea of having a faith that truly puts God first, above all else. It’s easy to say God is our top priority, but do our lives reflect that?

Hello Joy Church Family & Friends!

This week's message is dedicated to Baptisms & Testimonies. Come join us and watch the livestream. There is a podcast audio but there is no transcript, hand-out or devotional. They will all return next week when we return to the Christian-ish series.