Joy! Rummage Sale Coming Soon!! Save your gently used, clean items. Sale date: May 30 - 31. Collection of items at Joy! on Wed. and Thurs. May 28-29 only. We especially need help for set-up and take-down! Sign up sheets are on the kiosk. Matching funds through Thrivent Financial up to $800 will be applied for.
VBS Drama tryouts will be on Sat., May 17 at 9:30 here at Joy! Anyone 5th grade or older can audition. If you circled drama on your volunteer form, or you just want to check it out, come to the tryouts. Please contact Jane for more information at jane.jebsen@joylutheran.org.
First Impressions is looking for volunteers for May, June & July. We need: ushers, greeters, communion servers, refreshments/ kitchen servers, coffee makers, chair setup, etc. Stop at the volunteer table in the lobby to sign up or contact Cheryl O’Neill at cheryl.oneill@joylutheran.org or call 847-362-4569!
Men: Learn How to Survive the Rapids - of Adolescents. Life might be coming at you quickly these days - sort of like going through the rapids in a raft. A men’s group at Joy! has just begin a short-term study on dealing with our kids through their adolescent years. The TBD (To Be Disciples) Men’s Group will meet on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of every month at the PowerHouse to discuss the “Rapids” video series. If you are interested in learning more, contact Tom Keefe at 847-977-8172 or email commakazi2@yahoo.com.
The Care Team is continuing to gather names of relatives that are nursing home residents or shut-ins who are in need of some Christian fellowship. We would be happy to visit with them. Please submit names at the Info Center or contact MaryAnne Striepling at 847-548-0906 or mils10@yahoo.com
Joy! Bridge Group is looking for more people interested in playing bridge! All skills levels are welcome. Please see the information on the kiosk.
TODAY! Taco Dinner & Silent Auction! Plan to join us for lunch following worship. There will also be a silent auction to benefit summer youth trips.
Matching Funds through Thrivent Financial! Thrivent Financial provides matching funds (up to $800) for monies raised by our youth in their fundraising endeavors. Check out the WANTED table in the lobby to see how you can help our youth through prayer and financial contributions.
Joy!Jam - A new Worship Arts Team ministry for ages 13 thru 100. All instrumentalists and vocalists (all skill levels) are encouraged to attend for a fun, informal evening of learning worship music through small and large group experiences. Meetings are the 2nd and 4th Saturday evenings of every month. Mark your calendar for the kickoff on June 14th. For more details, contact Joy!Jam@joylutheran.org.
Save the Date! Training for VBS will be on Monday June 9th at 7:00 p.m. A postcard reminder will be mailed to all volunteers in mid-May with all the details. Volunteers and donations still needed. Please stop at the VBS table in the lobby to sign up. Contact Sheri Sato for more information at 847-740-0204 or thesatos@comcast.net.
Care Team news. The Prayer Corner will be open on the 1st Sunday of every month. Please stop and pray with us. Intentional prayer changes lives. And the 3rd Sunday of every month will continue to be free blood pressure screenings by Care Team nurses. We care for your mind, body and soul.
Kingdom Weekend Steering Committee NEEDS YOU!! Presently, the Steering Committee is accepting names of individuals who would like to serve on the Steering Committee. Prayerfully consider being part of this ministry team. For further information, contact: Lisa Pilkington, 847-548-1716 or Alice Cantwell, 847-845-0452.
Congregational Meeting will be held on June 22 following the 11 am service. |
