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theWeekly News • December 1, 2013
If you’re new to LifeJourney Church within the past six months or so (or even if today is your first Sunday!) we invite you to a Welcome Reception at the church Monday, December 9 at 7:00 pm. The reception is casual and will include snacks and dessert. We’ll get acquainted, share stories and info, and answer any questions you have. If you’ve wondered, “Is LifeJourney Church the right place for me? What resources are available? How do I fit in and make friends?” then this reception is for you!
RSVP with the form at right. If you have questions, contact the church office at [email protected] or (317) 722-0000.
Newcomer’s Welcome Reception: Monday, 12/9
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A Season of CelebrationChristmas Program: “Mary’s Christmas,” this Friday at 7 pm. In this special Friday night service, we look at the Christ-mas story from the perspective of the ordinary girl God chose to bring Jesus into this world. Through scripture, dramatic reading and song, we’ll explore the many emotions of being an ordinary person chosen for an extraordinary purpose.
POWER UP! (on I Corinthians), our current sermon series, will continue...be prepared for a Christmas spin on the mes-sage. December 8 • “Best Gift Under the Tree”December 15 • “More Presents!”December 22 • “The Secret...of the Shepherds”
Birthday Party for Jesus, this event is just for kids during both worship services on December 22.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, December 24 at 7 pm.
Our traditional Giving Tree is available. We will
purchase gifts for the Indiana Youth Group and Dayspring Center for the
homeless.
The Be Still and Know devotional resource will offer six weeks of meditations for Advent, Christmas, and the New Year based on Psalms. LifeJourneyChurch.cc/BeStill.
Ma r r i e d I n Ma r y l a n dTwenty-three years ago, Pastor Jeff and Pastor David had a marriage ceremony at Open Door Metropolitan Community Church, in the
Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC. This past week they traveled back to Maryland to obtain legal recognition of their marriage under Maryland and federal law. They’re back with us this morning, but still officially on vacation. This morning we’ll have the privilege of hearing a sermon from Pastor Melody. Next week we’ll resume our “Power Up!” series based on I Corinthians.
Christmas Day Open House
Hosted at Pastor Jeff and Pastor David’s home, 3 pm to 9 pm. For those who want a full meal, there will be a pitch-in dinner at 3 pm. Des-serts will be served the rest of the day. Stop by as you’re able for a relaxed time of fel-lowship with church friends. Everyone is welcome! Their address is 10838 Midnight Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46239.
Worship Theme: Season of Advent
Key Verse: “For I am about to create new heavens and a new earth; the former things shall not be remembered or come to mind.” Isaiah 65:17
Our Approach To GodCall to Worship: My Tribute, Daniel HuffakerConnection Moment
Stand Up and Give God the Praise Hosanna (Praise is Rising)
PrayerAdvent Song: God Bless This Family
Diana Horn & Kim DixonGod’s Word To Us
Scripture: Luke 4:16-21Sermon: Great Expectations
Pastor Melody MeridaOffering our Gifts and Resources
Our Communion With God • 11:00 am serviceSilent ConfessionGeneral Confession: God, so often I hold too tightly to the past and let it define me. My expectations don’t match the vision you have. I hope and wait; not realizing you’ve already provided. Forgive me. Teach me to let go of what keeps me bound. Align my expectations with your reality so that I may participate in the kingdom of God. Let this be the year of the Lord’s favor. Amen.
Decision Form: If you feel moved to respond in a tangible way. I am making a decision to become a follower of Jesus,
or I want to rededicate myself to that decision. I have questions about spiritual things and would like
to talk to someone. Other:
One of our pastoral staff would be happy to make an appointment to talk with you about your spiritual life and what steps might come next — but only if you wish.
I would like to schedule a time to talk.
Name: Phone: Email:
Place this form in the basket at the info kiosk.
Notes
Consecration of the ElementsProclamation of our Faith: Christ has died, Christ has risen, Christ is here now, and Christ will come again. Alleluia!Distribution of the Elements
If this is your first time with us: You are welcome to receive Holy Communion. You’re also welcome to just observe, if you prefer. You can take Communion alone, or with friends or family.Ushers will release rows and direct you to a server. The server will offer you the wafer dipped in juice with a prayer. After receiving the elements, return to your seat by the side aisle. If you would like to receive Communion but are unable to come forward, please notify an usher.
Sending SongBenedictionPostlude
Order of Service
Webcast Reminder: The morning services are recorded for our webcast, and crowd shots are included. To improve the quality of those shots, we’d like to fill the center section of seating. If you don’t want to be on camera, just sit in the back half of the east section (near the media booth).
About this CalendarEvents are open to all — rare exceptions will be noted.
Questions? Inquire at the info kiosk, see any staff member, or email info@ LifeJourneyChurch.cc.
2950 East 55th Place Indianapolis, Indiana 46220
(317) 722-0000
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a congregation of the Metropolitan Community Churches
Jeff Miner, Senior Pastor
Melody Merida, Minister of Congregational Life
Vivian Wyatt, Minister of Care and Business Administration
David Zier, Minister of Outreach and Development
Richard Ramsey, Minister of Worship Arts
Spencer James, Director of Communications & Technology
Sunday, December 1 9:30 am Early Worship Service.11:00 am Morning Worship Service. 11:30 am Blast Off Worship (Preschool-5th grade), Room 1.11:30 am The Bridge 2.0 (6-8 grade), Room 7.11:30 am Teen Life (9-12 grade), Room 4. Youth are released from the Sanctuary before the sermon.
1:00 pm Homeless Ministry Meeting, Room 2. 1:00 pm Sunday Lunch Club, JT’s Grill & Bar. 5:00 pm Freedom Indiana Phone Banks, Social Hall. 6:00 pm Anderson Oasis meets in Anderson. Info: Cayla Dyer at [email protected]
Monday, December 27:00 pm Board of Trustees, Room 4.7:00 pm Northeast Oasis meets at the home of Burns Gutzwiller &
Nathan Tuttle, 207 W. Staat St., Fortville. Info: Jan Walker at [email protected]
7:30 pm AA Meeting, Room 2.
Tuesday, December 36:00 pm Freedom Indiana Phone Banks, Social Hall.6:30 pm Pastoral Training Board, Room 8.7:00 pm Southwest Oasis meets at the home of Kim Dixon & Kay
Champion, 6561 E.Walton Dr. North, Camby. Info: Randy King at [email protected]
7:00 pm Tuesday Evening Oasis, Room 6. Info: Jim Rednour at (765) 388‑0256
7:00 pm Westside Oasis meets at the home of Jackie Harris, 4465 Cloverlake Dr.
Info: Pastor David at [email protected] or
Bambi Alridge at [email protected]
Wednesday, December 46:30 pm Children’s Oasis, Room 6.6:30 pm Family Oasis, Room 2.7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary.7:00 pm Eastside Oasis meets at the home of Monica Law, 1440 N.
Edmundson Ave. Info: Vivian Wyatt at (317)722‑0000 x105 or
7:00 pm Young Adults Oasis, Room 1. Info: Katrina Davis, at [email protected]
Thursday, December 56:00 pm Freedom Indiana Phone Banks, Social Hall.7:00 pm Northside Oasis meets at the home of Jody Bracken,
11249 Woodcreek Drive, Carmel. Info: Jeff Miner at (317)722‑0000 x103 or
7:00 pm Singles Oasis meets at the home of Robert Ferguson, 3637 Catapa Ave.
Info: Robert at [email protected] or
Genese Parker at [email protected]
7:00 pm Southside Oasis meets at the home of Tex Green & Jerry Dowell, 615 E. Southern Ave.
Info: Jared Hancock at [email protected], or Tex at [email protected]
7:00 pm Thursday Evening Oasis, Room 1. Info: Larry Heavilon at [email protected] or (317)523‑4543
Friday, December 66:30 pm Women’s AA Meeting, Room 2.7:00 pm Christmas Program: Mary’s Christmas, Sanctuary.
Saturday, December 7 8:00 am Homeless Ministry, serves Dayspring Center. 9: 00 am Freedom Indiana Phone Banks, Social Hall.10:30 am Praise Team Practice, Sanctuary.12:30 pm Gospel Choir, Sanctuary.
Coming Soon...Dec 9 Newcomer’s Welcome Reception
Last Week’s NumbersEarly Service Attendance 116Morning Service Attendance 270Oasis Attendance 128General Offering $6747General Offering: Three Month Average $9,035General Offering Average Goal $9,900
Last Chance, Today!Today is the last day entries will be accepted for the Children’s
Ministry t-shirt design contest. Pick up an entry form at the in-formation kiosk today and submit your design. Both hand drawn and electronic design submissions are welcomed!
Believe in the ministry of LifeJourney Church? We invite you to become a regular giver.Scan the QR code or visit: LifeJourneyChurch.cc/Donate
Nominating CommitteeAt our Congregational Meeting next February, we will elect three
members to our Board of Directors. Those positions are currently held by Jennifer Barnes, Ernest Disney-Britton, and Nancy Duncan. Jennifer and Ernest are willing to stand for re-election. However, after eight years of service on the Board, Nancy has decided she’s ready for a rest! We honor and celebrate Nancy’s remarkable service!
Under our church bylaws, the Board of Directors is responsible for creating a Nominating Committee before each election to ensure that at least one candidate is available for each position. This year’s Nominating Committee will consist of Pastor Jeff, one Board member (Sarah Kaminski), and two other church leaders.
The Nominating Committee will review all individuals who ex-press an interest, then prepare nominations. If you are interested in being considered, please fill out the form below. To stand for election to the Board, you must be a member of the Church for at least six months prior to the election. Board members are expected to attend regular monthly meetings, help process the offering on a rotating schedule, and serve on various subcommittees. The typical Board member invests about six hours a month in service time.
I would like info about: Temple Keeper
Send me nominating info about running for the
Board of Directors
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Email Return this form in the offering or in the basket at the info kiosk.
Temple Keepers NeededWhen people first enter the doors of our church, one of the first
things they notice is a clean and well kept facility. We don’t have a paid janitorial service, but what we do have are wonderful volunteers who scrub, dust and vacuum to keep this place looking good.
If you want to serve, but want to do it behind the scene, this may be the opportunity for you. You only serve once every four weeks, at your convenience. If this is the service call for you, please fill out the form below.
ICON NewsLifeJourney Church has a long history of working toward justice
for the LGBTQ community in Indiana. Back in 1998, LifeJourney Church (Jesus MCC at the time) created the Interfaith Coalition on Non-Discrimination, ICON, to coordinate the efforts of faith leaders all over the state toward defeating discriminatory legislation. The board of ICON consists of members of affirming congregations throughout the state; all of whom are committed to giving a faith voice in support of LGBTQ Hoosiers. Twenty-two different churches and synagogues are members of ICON. Hundreds of clergy from across the state have signed ICON letters to state legislators!
Last month, Pastor Melody was appointed chair-person of ICON. Melody has a passion for social justice and is thrilled to channel that passion into the amazing work that ICON is doing. As a part of her role as chair-person, recently Pastor Melody helped coordinate, with Freedom Indiana, a press conference at the Statehouse for faith leaders to oppose HJR6. ICON delivered a letter of opposition to the mailbox of every Indiana legislator with over 300 clergy signatures asking lawmakers to reject discrimination and vote against HJR6. The event generated significant press coverage. It will take a strong voice of faith to defeat this legislation and ICON, under Melody’s leadership, is committed to lead the effort toward justice for all people. Your giving generosity makes it possible for Melody to spend a portion of her time leading this vital justice endeavor!
Tapestries On The WallOn the sanctuary walls today you will see a brilliant medley of
tapestries painted by artist Tony Melendez. Each tapestry portrays a scene or symbol drawn from the life of Christ.
Tony is a long-time active participant in our congregation. He has donated these tapestries, worth thousands on the open market, free of charge, as a gift of love.
Here We Go!After careful inquiry and dialogue, the Board of Directors has se-
lected architect Greg McMullen to design on our Pioneer 4 Classroom Renovation Project. Greg is an experienced architect who has designed numerous commercial projects, including the most recent addition to the Indianapolis Museum of Art. Greg is also a long-time member of LifeJourney Church. Over the past year, he has donated countless free hours helping us rough-out design concepts and prepare detailed cost estimates before we launched our Pioneer 4 fund drive earlier this year.
Because of your generosity, we now have the funds necessary to create a new wing of five classrooms! Here’s the timeline we hope to achieve:
• December: Prepare blue prints. • January–February: Receive bids from contractors, select
winning bid, obtain construction permit. • February–May: Construction.
Lord willing, by spring we’ll have a brand new wing of five class-rooms for our children, Oasis Groups, and Discipleship Classes!! Let’s pray for God’s guidance and blessing on the entire process. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to email [email protected].
