+ A WAY TO GROW & BELONG
Small Groups-are intentional gatherings of people that meet with regularity for the purpose of exploring and growing a deeper faith and/or providing support to one another.
Meet Joy!- an opportunity to have questions answered and learn more about Joy! over lunch with Pastor Mark Borgetti and Relational Ministry Coordinator, Jenelle Ancona.
Membership- called Starting Point classes (Spring & Fall) - held twice a year for the purpose of learning more: What does it mean to be Lutheran, Who is Joy! and How do I fit in?
Children & Family Ministry where our children can grow to know Jesus while making new friends while working with the Director of Children & Family Ministry, Cheryl O'Neill.
Youth Ministry a place to help our youth grow wider...deeper...stronger in their faith while working with the Director of Youth Ministries, Colin Cranmer.
Leadership Gatherings a monthly meeting focused on growing in an area of leadership
DivorceCare is a support group that helps you grow and heal from the hurt of separation or divorce
Griefshare a grief recovery group where you can find belonging and healing from the hurt of losing a loved one
Prayer Team a group of people who are committed to praying for the needs of others. Prayer requests are sent out to the team via email. If you have a prayer need or would like to join the team, email [email protected].
Adult Retreat - Faithful Journey: offers a weekend in March for a focused opportunity for spiritual growth, strengthening relationships, and finding direction for deepening your Christian faith. (Watch for Sign-ups Starting Every December)
Meet Joy!- an opportunity to have questions answered and learn more about Joy! over lunch with Pastor Mark Borgetti and Relational Ministry Coordinator, Jenelle Ancona.
Membership- called Starting Point classes (Spring & Fall) - held twice a year for the purpose of learning more: What does it mean to be Lutheran, Who is Joy! and How do I fit in?
Children & Family Ministry where our children can grow to know Jesus while making new friends while working with the Director of Children & Family Ministry, Cheryl O'Neill.
Youth Ministry a place to help our youth grow wider...deeper...stronger in their faith while working with the Director of Youth Ministries, Colin Cranmer.
Leadership Gatherings a monthly meeting focused on growing in an area of leadership
DivorceCare is a support group that helps you grow and heal from the hurt of separation or divorce
Griefshare a grief recovery group where you can find belonging and healing from the hurt of losing a loved one
Prayer Team a group of people who are committed to praying for the needs of others. Prayer requests are sent out to the team via email. If you have a prayer need or would like to join the team, email [email protected].
Adult Retreat - Faithful Journey: offers a weekend in March for a focused opportunity for spiritual growth, strengthening relationships, and finding direction for deepening your Christian faith. (Watch for Sign-ups Starting Every December)
+ A WAY TO SERVE at Joy!
Building and Grounds Maintenance Team volunteers help keep our building and surrounding property looking good year-round by doing general upkeep and repair projects. Serving time is flexible!
Children & Family Ministry Team if you are gifted with a love of children and a desire to share their faith while working with the Director of Children & Family Ministry, Cheryl O'Neill.
College Cares is a group of parents who meet 3-4 times per school year to assemble care packages to be mailed to their college students.
Counting Team counts, records and deposits weekly Joy! offerings.
Finance Team Our team helps keep Joy! on track financially, make sure we’re on target for the future and keep the counts organized.
First Impressions Team works to help make Joy! a welcoming place for all who enter our doors on Sunday mornings. Volunteers in this ministry serve as greeters, ushers, communion assistants, refreshment providers, bread bakers, chair set-up, coaches and information center.
HR Team provides support, processes and oversight to enable our staff and volunteer leaders to grow in their leadership and areas of ministry. If you have leadership and/or human resource experience join us!
Meals Ministry team members cook and provide meals to those in our faith family who are in times of crisis or celebration.
Nursery Team provide loving care on Sunday mornings during worship to children preschool age and younger.
Prayer Quilt Team meets monthly to help assemble quilts that are presented to those who are going through difficult situations. If you like to sew (or learn to), or can help with fabric preparation, check out this ministry! Additionally, if you know of someone who is in need of a prayer quilt, request forms are available HERE or at the Info Center.
Worship Arts Teams for those who enjoy performing, whether it’s singing (JoyFul Noise Choir), playing an instrument (Contemporary Music Team), or acting out skits (Drama Team) will feel right at home. If you are more the “behind the scenes” type consider all parts of our Media Teams: Video Team, Sound Team, Production Team, Podcast/Livestream Team. If you are a sound technician, graphic designer, ProPresenter, video producer, editor, lighting and audio tech these teams may be for you.
Awe & Wonder Team visually enhances the worship experience with stage decorations to fit the sermon theme or season. If you would like to share your creative talents. This is a visual and visionary extension of our Worship Arts team.
Youth Ministry Team a place to help our youth grow wider...deeper...stronger in their faith.
Children & Family Ministry Team if you are gifted with a love of children and a desire to share their faith while working with the Director of Children & Family Ministry, Cheryl O'Neill.
College Cares is a group of parents who meet 3-4 times per school year to assemble care packages to be mailed to their college students.
Counting Team counts, records and deposits weekly Joy! offerings.
Finance Team Our team helps keep Joy! on track financially, make sure we’re on target for the future and keep the counts organized.
First Impressions Team works to help make Joy! a welcoming place for all who enter our doors on Sunday mornings. Volunteers in this ministry serve as greeters, ushers, communion assistants, refreshment providers, bread bakers, chair set-up, coaches and information center.
HR Team provides support, processes and oversight to enable our staff and volunteer leaders to grow in their leadership and areas of ministry. If you have leadership and/or human resource experience join us!
Meals Ministry team members cook and provide meals to those in our faith family who are in times of crisis or celebration.
Nursery Team provide loving care on Sunday mornings during worship to children preschool age and younger.
Prayer Quilt Team meets monthly to help assemble quilts that are presented to those who are going through difficult situations. If you like to sew (or learn to), or can help with fabric preparation, check out this ministry! Additionally, if you know of someone who is in need of a prayer quilt, request forms are available HERE or at the Info Center.
Worship Arts Teams for those who enjoy performing, whether it’s singing (JoyFul Noise Choir), playing an instrument (Contemporary Music Team), or acting out skits (Drama Team) will feel right at home. If you are more the “behind the scenes” type consider all parts of our Media Teams: Video Team, Sound Team, Production Team, Podcast/Livestream Team. If you are a sound technician, graphic designer, ProPresenter, video producer, editor, lighting and audio tech these teams may be for you.
Awe & Wonder Team visually enhances the worship experience with stage decorations to fit the sermon theme or season. If you would like to share your creative talents. This is a visual and visionary extension of our Worship Arts team.
Youth Ministry Team a place to help our youth grow wider...deeper...stronger in their faith.
+ A WAY TO HELP OUR COMMUNITY
Bike Ministry meets twice a month to repair and refurbish gently-used, donated bicycles, which are then distributed through local agencies to help those in need.
COOL Food Pantry a monthly food collection to help the hungry of Lake County. We support the Spring Plant sale & Thanksgiving baskets.
The Giving Tree provides gifts to those who are less fortunate in our community. Tags with names and gift card suggestions are placed on the tree, with gifts/cards returned to Joy! and then delivered to recipients.
Housing First is aimed at helping people in our community break the cycle of homelessness. Working together with other organizations, we can provide homes for all the chronically homeless.
Joy!Serve. A day where we gather and focus on serving in various projects in the community. (Aug. or Sep.)
Love Inc. a monthly collection of household items to help people struggling with material, emotional, or relational poverty.
Men In Motion builds bunk beds for needy kids in Lake County every October to support Love INC. A day of fellowship and service.
PADS provides assistance to the homeless in Lake County through serving meals, making beds and donating items for meals. Volunteers help staff the site, prepare or serve food or provide needed items.
Road Crew helps clean Route 120 in the spring and fall.
COOL Food Pantry a monthly food collection to help the hungry of Lake County. We support the Spring Plant sale & Thanksgiving baskets.
The Giving Tree provides gifts to those who are less fortunate in our community. Tags with names and gift card suggestions are placed on the tree, with gifts/cards returned to Joy! and then delivered to recipients.
Housing First is aimed at helping people in our community break the cycle of homelessness. Working together with other organizations, we can provide homes for all the chronically homeless.
Joy!Serve. A day where we gather and focus on serving in various projects in the community. (Aug. or Sep.)
Love Inc. a monthly collection of household items to help people struggling with material, emotional, or relational poverty.
Men In Motion builds bunk beds for needy kids in Lake County every October to support Love INC. A day of fellowship and service.
PADS provides assistance to the homeless in Lake County through serving meals, making beds and donating items for meals. Volunteers help staff the site, prepare or serve food or provide needed items.
Road Crew helps clean Route 120 in the spring and fall.
+ A WAY TO EXPERIENCE JOY!
Bowling League held one Friday a month September through May. No matter your ability, all are welcome to join the fun!
Christmas & Easter Breakfast. Join us on these special occasions to share community time with your family of faith. All are welcome!
Golf League weekly, mid-May through August at a local golf course. Teams are formed in March. All golfers, all levels of play, are welcome.
Special Events. various events throughout the year with a goal of increased fellowship - geared for people of all ages.
Soup & Chili Challenge. a one service Sunday filled with worship, games, food and healthy competition! Event held Jan/Feb.
4for4 Fellowship. The premise is simple: 4 individuals or couples sharing a meal together once a month for 4 months.
Women’s Christmas Dinner. A must for all women! We share dinner, crafts, games and a ton of fun!
Christmas & Easter Breakfast. Join us on these special occasions to share community time with your family of faith. All are welcome!
Golf League weekly, mid-May through August at a local golf course. Teams are formed in March. All golfers, all levels of play, are welcome.
Special Events. various events throughout the year with a goal of increased fellowship - geared for people of all ages.
Soup & Chili Challenge. a one service Sunday filled with worship, games, food and healthy competition! Event held Jan/Feb.
4for4 Fellowship. The premise is simple: 4 individuals or couples sharing a meal together once a month for 4 months.
Women’s Christmas Dinner. A must for all women! We share dinner, crafts, games and a ton of fun!
Get Connected
Joy! is certain everyone is here for a reason and we welcome people to get connected from the very first visit. There are no hoops to jump through or classes required before connecting to one of our growing, serving or experiencing joy opportunities. If you want to know who we are then walk with us in an area you are feeling nudged to check out. Below you will find a list of connection opportunities with short descriptions. Peruse the options and let's have a conversation!
