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Wednesday, December 26, 2018

This week, I will conclude the Reasons to Believe series. In this series, we are focusing on three parts of the Christmas story: Was it a miracle, chance or grand conspiracy?
  • 12/16 The predicted pregnancy — The virgin birth of Jesus (click here)
  • 12/23 The predicted place — the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem (click here)
  • 12/30 The predicted plight — The escape of Jesus to Egypt
May you experience the hope and peace that only Christ can give us during this busy season!
-- Pastor Greg

News

Happy New Year 2019 - SJCC Teen Lock-In

Youth Ministry Event: New Year's Eve Lock In!

  • Sunday, December 30 from 6 pm - 6 am!
  • Grades 6 through 12!
  • Cost: Only $10!
  • Ice Skating (weather permitting)!
  • Movies!
***Games *** Pizza *** Prizes ****
 
Photo by Ben White on Unsplash

End-of-year Tithes and Offerings

Your giving matters! St Joe depends on the regular tithes and offerings we receive each week. Please be sure your year-end giving is turned in by the last Sunday of December, or postmarked (if mailed) by December 31, in order to be recorded stewardship of all God has blessed you with. We are truly stronger together when we support the ministry and mission of the local church.
Click here for end of year tithe and offering
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New St Joe Directory for 2019

St Joe membership and attendership directory for 2019: It's time to update our directory. More information.
Photo credit - Chris Mann

Christmas Post Office @ St Joe

The Post Office is open! If you would like to send Christmas cards to the church family, you may use the table in the great room. Please consider giving the money you saved on postage to support missions. Check the table weekly for cards addressed to you.

St Joe's upcoming meetings

  • Business meeting: Following the Dec. 30 worship service, there will be a business church meeting to vote on the 2019 budget.
  • Prayer meeting: Saturday, Jan 5, 2019 at 6:00 pm.
  • Prayer meeting: Sunday, Jan 27, 2019, 9:00 am.
Save the Date: Jan 19, 6pm for The Let the Healing Begin Concert
St Joe Community Church is proud to host the Let The Healing Begin Concert on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 6:00 pm. The concert takes place at St Joe's main campus at 2900 North Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne, Indiana and tickets are FREE. 

For the good of the order...

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Ministering to young parents

During worship service, St Joe offers classes for infants through fifth grade to learn about Jesus in a safe and caring environment. To place your child in one of these classes, or to volunteer, sign up at the Sign-In Counter in the Great Room. Contact Bonita Byman with any questions.
Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash

Connection Groups

(aka "Small Groups.") Connection Groups are small groups of people who meet regularly in homes, restaurants, the St Joe church building, or other adaptable areas. Connection Groups now has a dedicated web page at http://www.stjoecommunitychurch.org/connection-group.html.
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Take Ten

Rescue Mission Encouragement Cards are available on top of the offering box. More information.
Photo by Brooke Lark on Unsplash

St Joe Calendar

St Joe's calendar is hosted on the Google Calendar platform. For iPhone or Android phones, just look for St Joe's calendar under the church's gmail account, "StJoeCommunity@gmail.com" and you can then add St Joe's calendar for convenient access. How do I add St Joe's Google Calendar to my iPhone? How do I add St Joe's Google Calendar to my Android phone

We're in this together!

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Everybody is on a journey of spiritual discovery and St Joe Community Church is a place where you can process your beliefs and hang out with people at various stages in their own faith journey. St Joe invites you to participate with us as we celebrate, contemplate and activate our faith through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Photo credit - Chris Mann
To that end, as you're ready, when you're ready, please fill out the Connection Card included in the bulletin every Sunday, or just go online to our website and fill out the information there. Doing so does not mean you're applying for membership or becoming obligating for anything in anyway; it's just a step toward getting acquainted. Above all, I pray that God will restore your hope, renew your love and increase your faith as you get to know the St Joe family. Thank you for taking a moment to learn more about us! 
--Pastor Greg Byman
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