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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
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 ****
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.
St Joe membership and attendership directory for 2019: It's time to update our directory. More information.
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.
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...
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.
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.
Take Ten
Rescue Mission Encouragement Cards are available on top of the offering box. More information.
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.
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