Repent
"Rid yourselves of all the offenses you have committed, and get a new heart and a new spirit."
Ezekiel 18:31
Dear Journey Family…
Repentance is often talked about when someone makes an "altar call" or when the Gospel is preached. It is an important part of salvation because it helps us realize the need for change in our lives.
True repentance is more than just feeling sorry for what we've done wrong. It means genuinely transforming our hearts. In Ezekiel 18:31, the Bible tells us to "Rid yourselves of all the offenses you have committed, and get a new heart and a new spirit." This verse shows that repentance is not only about stopping sinful behavior but also about aligning our hearts with God's will. It's a deep and life-changing process that brings us closer to Jesus and strengthens our relationship with Him.
When we think about our lives, it's important to identify areas where we need to repent and change our hearts. We should ask ourselves, how can I align my heart with God's will and live a life that brings me closer to Jesus?
This question helps us examine our thoughts, actions, and beliefs and strive for a closer connection with God. It encourages us to seek His guidance and surrender our lives to His power to transform us.
Remember, true repentance is not just about feeling sorry for our mistakes. It's about embracing the chance to grow and renew ourselves. It's about recognizing our need for God's grace and letting Him shape us into the people He made us to be. Let's humbly approach repentance, seek God's forgiveness, and commit to a life that reflects His love, grace, and truth.
If you would like to listen to Pastor Brian’s message, click HERE.
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Souper Bowl
On Sunday, February 11, after our worship service, we will have a soup and Super Bowl themed fellowship time. If you have a great soup recipe that you would like to share with the church, please sign up. There will be a sign-up sheet available starting this Sunday, and we'll be eagerly awaiting your soup on Souper Bowl Day!
Additionally, we encourage everyone to bring any canned goods you would like to donate. The donations will greatly benefit DNA of Plain City. We will also be holding a fundraiser for the Barnabas fund, so any donations made above your tithe will be added to our Barnabas fund.
We hope to see you there!
In Case Of Bad Weather
To ensure everyone is informed, here is our church service cancellation policy:
In the event of bad weather conditions:
Services will be cancelled if necessary, and the decision will be made on that Sunday by 8am.
Any cancellations will be promptly communicated on our Facebook page and through our website/app.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring everyone's safety during inclement weather.
Business Meeting
Last week we mentioned the business meeting. We made a mistake on the date, the actual date of the business meeting is Sunday the 28th after the service.
This meeting, as we mentioned last week, provides an opportunity to discuss our goals and plans for this year, reflect on last year's accomplishments and challenges, and collaborate on the work and mission of Journey Church.
We sincerely hope you can attend and look forward to seeing you there!
That’s all we have for now - it’s your turn to let us know what your thoughts are.
If you have anything that we can help with in prayer, please let us know.
We’d love to pray with you and for you.
Email us at info@journeychurchcolumbus.org.
And until next time, thanks for reading!
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New Beginnings
'In those days John the Baptist came, preaching in the wilderness of Judea and saying, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” '
Matthew 3:1-2
Dear Journey Family…
Repentance and New Beginnings
In Matthew 3:1-2, we encounter the story of John the Baptist who says (paraphrasing) "Hey, change your ways, because the kingdom of heaven is right here!" Repentance is a powerful action that involves acknowledging our inability to do things correctly, taking responsibility for our mistakes, turning away from them, and seeking forgiveness. It is a call to change our ways and adopt a new, righteous path.
Repentance is closely connected to new beginnings, giving us an opportunity to leave behind our past errors and embark on a transformative journey. It opens the door to forgiveness, reconciliation, and starting anew. When we genuinely repent, we can experience the joy and freedom that comes with embracing an entirely new way of life when we surrender our will in faith to our Lord Jesus.
As we contemplate the new year, repentance, and new beginnings, let's challenge ourselves to reflect on our own lives. Are there any areas where we need to take responsibility and seek forgiveness? Are there any habits or attitudes that need to be changed? Embracing repentance may not be easy or comfortable, but it is a necessary step towards personal growth and drawing closer to our Lord. Let's embrace the opportunity to start afresh and walk the righteous path He has set before us.
If you would like to listen to Pastor Brian’s message, click HERE.
To join us online this Sunday morning, click HERE
Steve Hoyt to Liberia
Steve Hoyt’s Mission Trip to Liberia
This Sunday, we will be sharing about Steve's trip to Liberia and taking some time to pray for him, his team, and his trip.
Steve Hoyt, along with his team "Psalm 82:3 Missions" (based in Lexington, Kentucky), will be traveling to Monrovia, Liberia on the west coast of Africa from January 16th to January 27th, 2024. The team, led by Matt Lee, consists of approximately 20 members.
One of the objectives of this trip is to provide instruction on the use of the white cane to visually impaired individuals in the village. Please keep Steve and the team in your prayers for their safety, and pray that the Lord will work through them to demonstrate His love and compassion to the people of Liberia. It is our hope that many will come to know Christ as their Savior through this mission.
Proverbs x 12
We are currently in week 2 of our Bible Reading Challenge on Proverbs. We hope you have been able to participate, but if not, there is still time. As mentioned previously, we will be going through the book of Proverbs 12 times this year, once per month, so you can join in at any point.
If you are interested in joining us, click HERE.
Business Meeting
Join us on January 14 for our annual beginning-of-the-year business meeting, which will take place during our morning service.
This important event provides an opportunity for us to present and discuss our goals and plans for the upcoming year, reflect on the accomplishments and challenges of the previous year, and allow all members to come together, ask questions, and contribute to the work and mission at Journey Church.
We sincerely hope you can attend and look forward to seeing you there!
SouperBowl ‘24
Join us at church on February 11 for our Super Bowl themed meal, "Souperbowl '24"! After the morning service, we will serve delicious soup for lunch. It's a wonderful opportunity to eat, socialize, and invite your friends and family to join in the fun. We can't wait to see you there!
That’s all we have for now - it’s your turn to let us know what your thoughts are.
If you have anything that we can help with in prayer, please let us know.
We’d love to pray with you and for you.
Email us at info@journeychurchcolumbus.org.
And until next time, thanks for reading!
The Journey Church Team
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The Wisdom of Proverbs
'The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. '
Proverbs 1:7
Dear Journey Family…
Welcome to our first newsletter of the year! 2024 already and, as every new year, it is a time for fresh beginnings and new opportunities. It is also a time for reflection and wisdom in the choices we make.
As someone said “there are bad choices - avoid those; there are good choices - consider those; and there is the best choice - aim for that. The difference between bad choices and good choices can be tricky at times but in general we know how to avoid bad choices. The trick is with good choices and the best choice. Especially in our spiritual life. That’s when we need the guidance of the Holy Spirit, the example of Christ and the help of the Father to take us by the hand and walk with us to his will.
Let us seek his wisdom in the year ahead, making decisions that align with his will and bring us closer to what he has planned for us.
May this year be a year of victory and growth for each and every one of us. Stay tuned for more updates and insights in our upcoming newsletters.
If you would like to watch last week’s choir performance and Pastor Brian’s message, click HERE.
To join us online this Sunday morning, click HERE
Steve Hoyt to Liberia
Steve Hoyt’s Mission Trip to Liberia
We are excited to share that Steve Hoyt will be embarking on a mission trip to Liberia from January 16th to January 27th, 2024. Steve will be joining the team '“Psalm 82:3 Missions” based in Lexington, Kentucky. They will be traveling to Monrovia, Liberia, located on the west coast of Africa. The team consists of approximately 20 members, led by Matt Lee.
During this impactful trip, Steve's role will involve instructing visually impaired individuals in the village on how to use the white cane. We kindly request your prayers for their safety and that the Lord will work through them to demonstrate His love and compassion to the people of Liberia. It is our hope that many individuals will come to know Christ as their Savior and Lord through this mission.
Ultimately, Steve’s desire is for God to be glorified.
Thank you for your continued prayers and support.
Proverbs x 12
Proverbs times twelve. That is our Bible reading challenge this year. We hope you can join us. We are reading the book of Proverbs once a month. 31 chapters in Proverbs. That is one chapter a day. Some months it might be two chapters the last day of the month or so. Then meditate on what you read the rest of the day. Gain wisdom. Repeat the next day.
But if you want to do a completely different type of Bible reading this year, go ahead. Maybe you are still finishing last year’s. That’s ok. You can then jump on this plan whenever you are done. The point is this: spend time in God’s word. It is food for our soul. A lamp onto our feet. Don’t miss out on the blessing of reading God’s word.
If you are interested in joining us, click HERE.
That’s all we have for now - it’s your turn to let us know what your thoughts are.
If you have anything that we can help with in prayer, please let us know.
We’d love to pray with you and for you.
Email us at info@journeychurchcolumbus.org.
And until next time, thanks for reading!
The Journey Church Team
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The Last Week
Teach us to number our days,
that we may gain a heart of wisdom.
PSALMS 90:12
Dear Journey Family…
As we go through this last week of 2023, we want to take a moment to thank you for all your support, prayers, time and service to this ministry, to the people that are part of this church family and to many others that the Lord has brought our way.
It hasn’t been an easy year, many things have changed and we’ve lost dear people. But God has been faithful and will continue to be faithful.
We believe that even in tough times, the Lord has us here with the same purpose; to love God with all our heart, to love one another with His love and to go and make disciples.
We are praying for wisdom and direction in this new year to continue to do God’s work and expanding his message with those around us.
Again. Thank you. Happy New Year.
If you would like to watch last week’s choir performance and Pastor Brian’s message, click HERE.
To join us online this Sunday morning, click HERE
Terri’s Memorial
Next week, Terri's memorial will take place on January 4th. Visitation will be held from 5pm to 7pm, followed by the Memorial Service at 7pm. The location for both events is Advantage Funeral at 3030 W. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43204.
Bible Reading Challenge 2024
Many of us at Journey have recently completed our year-long reading plan for the New Testament. It has been truly inspiring to see the positive response and even a few who have experienced reading the whole New Testament for the very first time.
As we enter the new year, we are thrilled to announce our latest Bible reading challenge. This time, we have decided to focus on the book of Proverbs and challenge ourselves to read it not just once, but twelve times throughout the year!
If you are interested in joining us and taking up this exciting challenge, simply click HERE. Additionally, if you are up for an even more ambitious challenge of reading through the entire Bible in chronological order, we invite you to click HERE as well.
Our reading journey begins on January 1st, and we cannot wait to start this enriching experience together.
Kids Christmas Musical
The kids did an amazing job with their Christmas musical performance. Thank you to everyone who showed up. We hope it was inspiring and that the name of our Lord was glorified through their performance. We love seeing our young ones serve and share about Christ. To watch the entire performance, click HERE.
Down To The Wire.
This is truly your final opportunity to make a donation to Journey Church before the end of the year and have it count towards 2023. We sincerely appreciate all of you who have accepted the challenge. We understand that times are tough right now, but you are still making a sacrifice. Our ministry relies on your generosity to continue, and we are thankful for each and every one of you.
To access our giving page, please click HERE.
Thank you for being a part of our Journey Church family!
That’s all we have for now - it’s your turn to let us know what your thoughts are.
If you have anything that we can help with in prayer, please let us know.
We’d love to pray with you and for you.
Email us at info@journeychurchcolumbus.org.
And until next time, thanks for reading!
The Journey Church Team
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Joy For All The People
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.
Luke 2:10
Dear Journey Family…
Pastor Brian said last Sunday:
“At the moment of salvation that comes into our lives, there's incredible joy that takes place in our lives at that very moment. But what about afterwards? What about after one year and five years and ten years and 30 and 40 years? Where does my joy come from?
My joy comes from the same source, the same place. And it isn't even anything different than how I received the joy in the first place…”
Joy was our second theme in our Christmas series. We know the joy of the good news, the joy of salvation, the joy to provide salvation for us that Jesus had in mind as he went to the cross.
With time, we can forsake that joy. But just as His mercies are new every day, we can find that new joy everyday, knowing how much God loves us and how He already prepared a way for us to get to Him. He is preparing a place for us to be with him in eternity.
Circumstances can steal your joy. Claim it back. It’s a gift from God through Jesus.
If you would like to watch last week’s message, click HERE.
To join us online this Sunday morning, click HERE
Kids Christmas Musical
Journey Juniors rehearsing their lines for the musical.
We are working on the last details for this Christmas Eve Morning service when we will present the Journey Kids Christmas Musical: Four Christmas Gifts.
We hope this can be a great opportunity to invite family and friends that will be able to hear the message of the true meaning of Christmas; the good news of salvation!
If you can’t make it but still want to watch it, you can do so online HERE.
Candlelight Service
To prepare our hearts and minds to celebrate the birth of the Savior, we invite you to our Candlelight Christmas Eve Family Service. We hope you can join us at 5pm.
Thanks For Your Giving
Just a friendly reminder that next week is the last opportunity to make an end-of-the-year offering to Journey Church. By doing so, you can claim it towards your taxes for this year. We deeply appreciate your continued support and generosity throughout the year.
To go to our giving page, you can click HERE.
Thank you for being a part of our Journey Church family!
That’s all we have for now - it’s your turn to let us know what your thoughts are.
If you have anything that we can help with in prayer, please let us know.
We’d love to pray with you and for you.
Email us at info@journeychurchcolumbus.org.
And until next time, thanks for reading!
The Journey Church Team
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God Willing.
'…give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. '
1 Thessalonians 5:18
Dear Journey Family…
Pastor Brian said last Sunday:
“How do we determine the will of God? Well, we are lead by the Spirit. The Spirit guides us, it directs us into the very will of God. So many times we’re trying to figure out What God’s will is and yet if I’m being led by the Spirit, I end up just being in his will more than looking to his will…”
As students of the Bible that is one of the questions we often ask. “What is the will of God for my life? “ And many times we at best try to guess, when the Bible is clear about what His will is. We are presented with the answer here in 1Thessalonians 5:18: “Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances”
God likes simple things. And his will is simple. To rejoice, to pray and to give thanks.
So how are you doing in relation to God’s will?
Are you rejoicing, above the circumstances God has you going through right now? Are you praying? Constantly? Are you thankful?
If you would like to watch last week’s message, click HERE
The Cookies Are Coming!
There is still time to sign up and come to the Women’s ministry Christmas Cookie exchange this Sunday, December 10th at 3pm.
Even if you didn’t get to sign up, come on up, bring some cookies, plan for about 15 to 20 people.
Here are a few guidelines:
We will contact everyone signed up to provide a head count after Sunday the 3rd to be able to prepare appropriately.
Please pre bag cookies in groups of 3 or 6 depending on size of cookies and bring enough for the ladies signed up.
Please label any speciality cookie - vegan, gluten free, etc.
If you would like to display your cookies on a platter or basket feel free to do so.
There will be hot cocoa and wassail and sweet fellowship
We will also have a short devotional and sing a few carols.
To sign up or for more information, click on the button below.
December Series
Please join us this Sunday and every Sunday morning in December for our Christmas series: Hope, Joy, Peace and Love. 10 am. If you can’t make it, click HERE to join us online.
Ark Christmas Lights
Last week we talked about this event but it is a great opportunity to supports our brothers and sisters at the Ark Encounter without breaking your piggy bank.
They are hosting an evening Christmas lights event running through December 30th. Admission is free; you only need to pay for parking ($10 per vehicle).
All the details are on their website. You can access it on the button below.
Christmas Community Service Opportunity
Christmas Store at DNA
Daily Needs Assistance of Plain City (DNA) are in need of volunteers for their Christmas Store. Not only you will be helping them but it’s a great way to talk to people and share the true meaning of Christmas.
For more information on dates and location, click HERE
Prayer Chain
In an effort to keep everyone connected and up to date on how to pray for one another, we are restarting our prayer chain which has been dormant for a few months.
You might have already received an email asking you to opt in to the prayer chain. if you didn’t get a message from Journey, you can just send a message HERE. We’ll make sure you are added to the list. If you already received the message, disregard this.
If you have any prayer requests, please send it HERE.
That’s all we have for now - it’s your turn to let us know what your thoughts are.
If you have anything that we can help with in prayer, please let us know.
We’d love to pray with you and for you.
Email us at info@journeychurchcolumbus.org.
And until next time, thanks for reading!
The Journey Church Team
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Thank You?
Then I will praise God’s name with singing, and I will honor him with thanksgiving.
Psalm 69:30
Dear Journey Family…
During our last service, Pastor Brian shared the following:
“So many times we get in this trap of honestly not being very thankful in our lives, because at times maybe we believe that we deserve it. Maybe at times we just think ‘we got this’ and we don’t need any help from anybody else.
Maybe you can just say thank you, and appreciate the gift that has been given; as simple as it is, and humble yourself enough to just say thank you”.
We just celebrate the “National Day Of Thankfulness” or simply “Thanksgiving” and it is fresh in our mind to be thankful. Everyday should be a time to be thankful. Everything we have, everything we’ve received is out of grace. Out of God’s grace. The biggest gift we’ve received is the forgiveness of our sins and the promise of eternal life in God’s presence.
It’s an eternal gift. It requires our eternal gratitude.
How is your gratefulness?
If you would like to watch last week’s message, click HERE
To join us this Sunday at 10am for our church service online, click HERE
Cookie Exchange
Did you sign up for the Christmas Cookies Exchange? You can do it now, click on the button below to go to the sign up page.
Here are a few things to keep in mind for the exchange:
We will contact everyone signed up to provide a head count after Sunday the 3rd to be able to prepare appropriately.
Please pre bag cookies in groups of 3 or 6 depending on size of cookies and bring enough for the ladies signed up.
Please label any speciality cookie - vegan, gluten free, etc.
If you would like to display your cookies on a platter or basket feel free to do so.
There will be hot cocoa and wassail and sweet fellowship
We will also have a short devotional and sing a few carols.
The date is Sunday, December 10th at 3pm. Put it down on your calendar, and invite someone. To sign up or for more information, click on the button below.
December Series
Our Sunday mornings in December will be full of hope, joy, peace and love. Join us every Sunday of December to share with us in the Christmas season - the best season of all for the best holiday of all. Ok maybe comparable to Easter, but you know what we mean.
Join us every Sunday morning in December at 10am. And on Christmas Eve Morning (Sunday the 24th at 10 am) come prepared to be charmed away with the cuteness of our Journey Kids in their Christmas Musical “4 Christmas Gifts”.
Join us as well for our 5pm Christmas Eve Candlelight service to send you off prepared to receive the Savior, the greatest gift all.
These are all great opportunities to invite your family and friends this December!
Ark Christmas Lights
This is just for your information. The Ark Encounter is hosting an evening Christmas lights event running through December 30th. Admission is free; you only need to pay for parking ($10 per vehicle).
So if you want to have a short road trip to enjoy a nice light show and maybe invite someone along to be a witness to, this is a great opportunity.
All the details are on their website. You can access it on the button below.
That’s all we have for now - it’s your turn to let us know what your thoughts are.
If you have anything that we can help with in prayer, please let us know.
We’d love to pray with you and for you.
Email us at info@journeychurchcolumbus.org.
And until next time, thanks for reading!
The Journey Church Team
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Are You Teachable?
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,
but fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Proverbs 1:7
Dear Journey Family…
Pastor Brian shared the following.
“God is looking for those who are teachable regarding their actions and their activities. And just because somebody is up in front, just because you find yourself in front of a computer screen or listening to a podcast, just because you put yourself in that position doesn't always mean that you actually are getting it, does it? It doesn't mean just because you're listening that you're teachable in that moment.”
Being teachable is a quality that our own pride can hinder. But it’s a quality that is required for us to be able to grow in our walk with the Lord.
This was a good call to examine ourselves and find out our attitude towards Christ’s teachings and if we are allowing them to have their transformational effect in our life.
If you would like to watch last week’s message, click HERE
To join us this Sunday at 10am for our church service online, click HERE
Thanks To Our Artists!
Thank you to everyone that attended our class, it was a fun time to put some paint on canvas and think about the things we are thankful for. If you didn’t make it to this time , we’ll let you know when we’ll have our next U•ART class. But for now, enjoy the masterpieces:
Betterman This Saturday
This Saturday, November 18th at 8am. We’ll have our Journeymen’s meeting. We hope you can join in.
For more information on Journeymen or Betterman, click HERE.
And for an extra bonus, the guys at Betterman recently sent a downloadable booklet titled: 5 WAYS TO BECOME A BETTERMAN. It’s a short practical free handbook. You can click on the title and download it.
Remember to review and answer the questions from our previous meeting, pray and come prepared to share. If you need the guide for that meeting click HERE.
Thanksgiving Communion Service
Turkey, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie and family. That’s not a sentence but the things that come to mind when we think about Thanksgiving. Of course thankfulness, right?
We’ll be celebrating Thanksgiving at Journey on Sunday, November 26th with a communion service and a time of reflection and thanksgiving.
We hope you can join us. And bring someone along.
Cookie Exchange
Get your ovens ready and your best cookie recipes handy because, Sunday, December 10th at 3pm, the women’s group will be holding their Christmas Cookie Exchange. Remember to put it down on your calendar and go ahead and invite someone. You won’t want to miss it!
That’s all we have for now - it’s your turn to let us know what your thoughts are.
If you have anything that we can help with in prayer, please let us know.
We’d love to pray with you and for you.
Email us at info@journeychurchcolumbus.org.
And until next time, thanks for reading!
The Journey Church Team
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Jesus Saves (Not Us)
“…for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes…”
Romans 1:16
Dear Journey Family…
Pastor Brian shared the following.
“As I share with somebody about the gospel, can I actually win them to Jesus? I cannot. Is it the cool words that I might use or the stories that connect? Will that make all the difference? It won’t. If you believe like I believe, Jesus is the only one who makes a difference; that He is the only one who can save.
Nobody who has ever come to faith came to faith through someone else. They truly came to faith through Jesus Christ himself.”
Romans 1:16-17 says:
‘For I am not ashamed of the gospel, for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For in it the righteousness of God is revealed from faith for faith, as it is written, “The righteous shall live by faith.” '
The best thing I can share with someone, the best message I can share with anyone, the most encouraging words I can share with people is not whatever catchphrase, cliché or motivational sentence I read on a meme. The best word I can give someone is God’s word, starting with the gospel, which is the power of God for salvation as Paul said there in Romans 1.
That’s another reason why I need to keep His word memorized; so I can have it handy whenever the occasion and the Holy Spirit is moving in me to share with someone.
Where is the power of your words coming from?
If you would like to watch last week’s message, click HERE
To join us this Sunday at 10am for our church service online, click HERE
Deck The Halls… And The Whole Church Building!
We are excited to invite you to join us this Friday at 10am for a festive event - the decoration of the church building for Christmas! We would love your help in bringing the Christmas spirit to our church and make our place a cozy, joyful place to celebrate the blessed day our Savior was born.
Whether you're a skilled decorator or just looking to lend a hand, all are welcome to come and join us. Let's transform our church into a beautiful space for the Christmas season!
See you there!
Thanksgiving Communion Service
It’s here again. Thanksgiving. What are you doing? If you are staying in town, we hope you can join us on Sunday at 10am for our Thanksgiving Sunday and Communion Service.
We are thankful for everyone of you that has made it possible to continue doing this ministry, sharing His word, encouraging one another and growing in the knowledge of He who was willing to die for us.
You can also bring someone along. We’ll be thankful for that as well.
Cookie Exchange
Hey, ladies! Don't forget to mark your calendars for this year's Christmas Cookies Exchange on December 10th at 3pm. Get ready to enjoy all the delicious homemade treats and share the joy of the Christmas season. Bring your favorite cookies and be prepared for a delightful afternoon of swapping, tasting, and fellowship. This will definitely be the sweetest event of the year!
December - Christmas Sunday Morning Series
And since we are on the theme of Christmas, we invite you to join us at Journey every Sunday morning in December for a celebration and remembrance of the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ. The theme is "Hope, Joy, Peace, Love". Feel free to invite your family and friends and make it an eventful month.
On Sunday the 24th, Christmas Eve, we will have a special Sunday morning church service titled "Hope, Joy, Peace, Love - A Journey Kids Christmas Musical". For weeks, our Journey Kids have been busy rehearsing and getting ready. They will be performing a lovely musical, providing a great opportunity to invite your loved ones.
In the evening at 5pm, we will have our Christmas Eve Candle Service and Choir Concert. This will be a time for us to come together and embrace the true Christmas spirit.
We hope you can join us as we end this year together as a family of Christ.
That’s all we have for now - it’s your turn to let us know what your thoughts are.
If you have anything that we can help with in prayer, please let us know.
We’d love to pray with you and for you.
Email us at info@journeychurchcolumbus.org.
And until next time, thanks for reading!
The Journey Church Team
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Left Everything
'…And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not be afraid; from now on you will be catching men.” And when they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed him. '
Luke 5:10-11
Dear Journey Family…
Pastor Brian shared the following.
“Because if God is asking you to do something, He who knows everything, who knows you better than you know yourself, recognizes one of two things: A - you do have within you the ability to accomplish that, or B - you don’t have the ability to accomplish that. In either case He still says: “Trust me, follow me, obey me”.
We really don’t have it in us to do what it takes. We have so many examples in the Bible of people that didn’t have it in them: Adam, Moses, Jacob, Ruth, Saul, David, Mary, Peter, Paul. That is key to having a healthy relationship with the almighty Lord of hosts.
We must decrease and He must increase. He can, where we can’t. We just need to know we need Him and allow Him to do His work in our lives.
If you would like to watch last week’s message, click HERE
To join us this Sunday at 10am for our church service online, click HERE
Issue 1 Passed. Now What?
Pray.
Share the Gospel. That’s what we are encouraged to do anyways:
1 Peter 3:15
but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect
We do not give up; we don’t stop defending the victims of injustice - the most defenseless. People are being deceived and need to find the truth. They need to find Jesus. Things are not going to change until the Savior changes our hearts.
There are people out there still fighting and we can join in prayer and action.
If you want to see what else can be done about this devastating situation, you can read this POST.
Pray.
Sign Up Now! U•ART Paint Class Outreach
Warm up your brushes, get your paints ready! Two more days for our paint class, and people are already signing up. We hope you can join us and bring someone else too.
This Saturday, November 11th at 3pm at our church building.
Share with your peeps. The class is free for everyone. You can make donation to help cover the cost of materials but you don’t need to .
Please copy and send this LINK to your friends or family to sign up. We’ll have a canvas and paints ready for them.
Betterman Men’s Group (Journeymen)
There was a mistake on the date for Journeymen’s next meeting. The correct date is Saturday, November 18th at 8am.
We have compiled all 11 study videos on our webpage. Click HERE to access the videos. You will also find a link there to download the workbook if you need to refresh your memory.
The guys at Betterman recently sent a downloadable booklet titled: 5 WAYS TO BECOME A BETTERMAN. It’s a short practical handbook. You can click on the title and download it.
Remember to review and answer the questions from our previous meeting, pray and come prepared to share. If you need the guide for that meeting click HERE.
Women’s Bible Study + Cookie Exchange
This Sunday is the last of the “Heart Of God” women’s Bible study. 6:30 pm. We hope it has been a blessing for those attending. And if you didn’t you can join them this Sunday for the last one this year.
But even if you can’t, mark your calendar for this Sunday, December 10th (time TBD) for our Women’s Ministry Christmas Cookie Exchange.
More details coming up. For now, put it down on your calendar. Do it. Do it now, go ahead. Stop reading this and grab your calendar and put it down. You won’t want to miss it!
That’s all we have for now - it’s your turn to let us know what your thoughts are.
If you have anything that we can help with in prayer, please let us know.
We’d love to pray with you and for you.
Email us at info@journeychurchcolumbus.org.
And until next time, thanks for reading!
The Journey Church Team
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Times Are Changing - Again
'He got into the boat that belonged to Simon. Jesus asked him to go out a little way from shore. Then he sat down in the boat and taught the people. '
Luke 5:3
Dear Journey Family…
Are you available? That was the point that Pastor Brian shared during our morning service last Sunday. We seem to have our priorities upside down many times. We need to see this world the way Jesus sees it. We need to understand the urgency of our calling, of every believer’s calling to be a witness and share the good news.
We need to be available. The disciples were. Peter was. Are you?
If you would like to watch last week’s message, click HERE
To join us this Sunday at 10am for our church service online, click HERE
Halloween Outreach
To those that made it to the two sites, we thank you for your support, help and for being there.
IT WAS COLD!!! But praise the Lord, kids didn’t shy away from getting their candy and we were able to invite people to church, make a friend or two and give out candy. Man did we pass out candy!!
Thanks again!
Vote NO on Issue 1
As much as we don’t like to get into politics, there are times that it is inevitably necessary. This November 7th we’ll get an opportunity to vote in a very important and controversial topic; abortion. As followers of Christ and part of Journey Church we believe life starts at conception and should be protected at all costs. We are not going to get into the details of the issue but if you want to learn more about it from a Christian perspective you can visit End Abortion Ohio and read the information there.
U•ART You Make Art | Paint Class
As a follow up to our Halloween Outreach and an opportunity to invite other friends to church, we are having a U•ART paint class for kids and adults.
The class is Saturday, November 11th at 3pm at our church building. The theme for this class is “Thanksgiving”
You can start inviting your friends and family. Please copy and send them the link to sign up HERE.
Daylight Savings Ends This Weekend
Betterman Men’s Group (Journeymen)
Journeymen’s next meeting is coming up Saturday, November 11th at 8am.
Click HERE for the previous study videos. Remember you can watch all the studies and you can get caught up with your workbook (which you can download on that link as well) before our next meeting in two weeks.
See you then!
Who’s your +1 ?
Your “Plus One” is a reminder and encouragement to not miss an opportunity to have gospel conversations with people during the week and invite them to church.
Who’s your Plus One this week?
That’s all we have for now - it’s your turn to let us know what your thoughts are.
If you have anything that we can help with in prayer, please let us know.
We’d love to pray with you and for you.
Email us at info@journeychurchcolumbus.org.
And until next time, thanks for reading!
The Journey Church Team
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Sharing the Good News
'A group of Epicurean and Stoic thinkers began to argue with him. Some of them asked, “What is this fellow chattering about?” Others said, “He seems to be telling us about gods we’ve never heard of.”
They said this because Paul was preaching the good news about Jesus. He was telling them that Jesus had risen from the dead. '
Acts 17:18
Dear Journey Family…
When did you last share the gospel with someone?
That should be an everyday exercise. You might not be great at first but just like any exercise, the more you do it, the better you get at it. Regardless, whether you are great or not so good at it, our duty is to tell others about the hope we have in Christ. This is our time to do so.
Pray and take the time to tell someone that Jesus loves them and see where that conversation takes you. Don’t wait until they ask you, they might not ever ask you. Take the initiative. It’s scary, but you’re not alone, Jesus is right beside you and his Holy Spirit is within you.
Trust them and share the Good News.
If you would like to watch last week’s message, click HERE
To join us this Sunday at 10am for our church service online, click HERE
This Bag Of Candy Is So Lonely…
We have one bag of candy so far for our Halloween outreach coming up next week. That’s not going to get us very far. This bag needs some other bags to come along!
If you want to help out with this event, bring your bags of candy on Sunday or if you want to drop them off at the church beforehand or you would like us to stop by and pick them up, please let us know.
But even more important, pray for this event, we would like it to be a great time for opportunities to share the gospel and see people coming to Christ.
Remember the event is this Tuesday, October 31st starting at 6pm.
Where? Two locations in Plain City:
Moran's neighborhood (6720 Hawthorne Dr. Plain City, OH 43064)
Langford's neighborhood (7280 Park Mill Drive Plain City , OH 43064)
Christmas Choir
As a reminder, Felix Weber is working on a Christmas Choir and there are positions available.
If you are interested please get in touch with him on Sunday or email him HERE
Serving At Journey
Kids Ministry, Greeters and Coffee team are looking for serving hearts:
Would you like to teach our Journey Kids? This is such a wonderful opportunity to bless the youngest in our church. At the same time you will be blessed by them and by the lessons you will be teaching. Contact Carlo HERE
You can be the first joyful face our congregation gets to see every Sunday morning. Easy work but it is very important nonetheless. First impressions are gold. If this is the type of ministry you are lead to join, email HERE
The coffee team is also looking for extra volunteers, warming the hearts - and tummies - of church members and volunteers. Contact us HERE
Women’s Bible Study This Sunday
The Women’s group will return this Sunday, October 29th at 6:30pm at our church building to continue with their Bible study from Francis Chan “Heart of God”
U•ART You Make Art | Paint Class
As a follow up to our Halloween Outreach and an opportunity to invite other friends to church, we are having a U•ART paint class for kids and adults.
The class is Saturday, November 11th at 3pm at our church building and the theme for this class is “Thanksgiving”
You can start inviting your friends and family.
To sign up go HERE
Betterman Men’s Group (Journeymen)
If you missed our last Journeymen meeting on the Betterman series, don’t worry.
You can still get all caught up, click HERE for the videos and workbook of session 7
Our next meeting is Saturday, November 11th at 8am.
Who’s your +1 ?
Your “Plus One” is a reminder and encouragement to not miss an opportunity to have gospel conversations with people during the week and invite them to church.
Who’s your Plus One this week?
That’s all we have for now - it’s your turn to let us know what your thoughts are.
If you have anything that we can help with in prayer, please let us know.
We’d love to pray with you and for you.
Email us at info@journeychurchcolumbus.org.
And until next time, thanks for reading!
The Journey Church Team
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It’s Time
'And he told them a parable: “Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. As soon as they come out in leaf, you see for yourselves and know that the summer is already near. So also, when you see these things taking place, you know that the kingdom of God is near. '
Luke 21:29-31
Dear Journey Family…
Jesus is coming. Soon.
There are things that we can look around and see and confirm it. “Signs” , if you will.
Jesus said to his disciples that no one knew the time of his return to establish his kingdom. He also told them “pay attention to the signs”. With the recent attacks happening in Israel, our attention is heightened as we pray for the safety of God's people, and for protection from the violent advances by HAMAS.
We still don’t know when The Lord will come back but if you pay attention to the signs, things are falling into place.
You might be inclined to think “we’ve been saying this for two thousand years now.” Fair. But, first, we can’t be further away, we are only getting closer. Second, the acceleration in some events predicted in the Bible (we are not going to get into those right now. This is meant to be a short letter), in the last years and decades compared to the last hundreds of years doesn’t compare. We must be getting closer.
So, what! Great news, right?
Here is the question: how are you preparing to meet him. Remember the whole “well done, good and faithful servant”. Are you in that category. With that in mind, what are we supposed to do to prepare.
There is a number of things. One of the most important is bringing others along to the knowledge of Christ. At the very least, let them know about the savior and the good news.
How are we doing in that area? His coming is closer. We have the ulitmate blessing of his message. Did you share it this week?
If you would like to watch last week’s message, click HERE
What If They’ve Never Been To Church?
You might know people who have never been to church. They need to hear the Gospel. God put you there for that reason. How do you go about that?
Join us this Sunday, when Pastor Brian will take us to the book of Acts and we’ll see Paul being confronted with the reality of speaking about Jesus to people that never heard of him.
Don’t miss it.
Sunday at 10 am.
To watch online click HERE
Reaching Out
Our Outreach Halloween Parties are on their way and they will be a great opportunity to spread Jesus’ message in the community.
When? October 31st evening.
Where? Two locations in Plain City: The Moran’s (Stan and Crystal) and The Langford’s (Tyler and Crystal).
What? Two groups from Journey will be passing out candy and starting conversations with families that could lead to sharing the Gospel or to making contacts for future follow up, invitations to church, etc. Sign up starts this Sunday to form the two groups.
Why? It’s part of the Great Commission to go and preach the gospel to every creature (Mark 16:15).
If you can’t go to either party, you can still participate by donating candy. If you would like to help with that, please let us know or bring it to the church on Sunday.
Christmas Choir
Felix Weber our Worship Leader is preparing for this Christmas Season and is working on a Christmas Choir. If you are interested, please talk to him on Sunday or email him HERE
Serving At Journey
Kids Ministry, Greeters and Coffee team are looking for serving hearts:
Would you like to teach our Journey Kids? This is such a wonderful opportunity to bless the youngest in our church at the same time you will be blessed by them and by the lessons you will be teaching. Contact Carlo HERE
You can be the first joyful face our congregation gets to see every Sunday morning. Easy work but very important nonetheless. First impressions are gold. If this is the type of ministry you are lead to join, email HERE
The coffee team are also looking for extra volunteers, warming the hearts - and tummies - of church members and volunteers. Contact us HERE
No Women’s Bible Study This Sunday
The Women’s group will be taking a break and will not be gathering this Sunday as the last weeks.
The group will return next Sunday, October 29th at 6:30pm.
Betterman Session 7
Gentlemen, just a friendly reminder about the upcoming Journeymen meeting tomorrow, Saturday, October 21st at 8am. We will be diving into the 7th session titled "A Real Man Courageously Follows God's Word."
We encourage you to bring along a friend and join us for this meaningful discussion.
Who’s your +1 ?
Your “Plus One” is aimed at reminding us to not miss an opportunity to have Gospel conversations with people during the week and invite them to church.
Who’s your Plus One this week?
That’s all we have for now - it’s your turn to let us know what your thoughts are.
If you have anything that we can help with in prayer, please let us know.
We’d love to pray with you and for you.
Email us at info@journeychurchcolumbus.org.
And until next time, thanks for reading!
The Journey Church Team
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Evil Days
' Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. '
Ephesians 5:15-16
Dear Journey Family…
The days are evil.
In this passage in Ephesians we are encouraged to live according to wisdom. Of course the only place where we can find true wisdom is in God: God’s wisdom.
But what does he want from us? We are saved the moment we trust in Jesus. We worship him and we have a place in his presence. We go to church and we pray. What else can we do? Paul here encourages us to make the best use of time because the days are evil.
What does “make the best use of time” mean? If we were coming from the current cultural point of view, it would mean “whatever you want”, “whatever makes you happy or makes you feel good”
Paul knew better.
Just keep reading the next verses in that passage: '
Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit, addressing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody to the Lord with your heart, giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting to one another out of reverence for Christ. ' Ephesians 5:17-21
Making the best use of time means to not be fools but understand God’s will. Understand it and do it, of course.
Part of it is that Great Commission Jesus laid on us: “Go, make disciples… teaching to obey everything I have commanded you”. With all the mess we see around us in this world: the violence, the insanity of the decisions our leaders are making regarding abortion, gender, alliances, and many others. We’ve been given the solution to all of these problems in the Gospel.
Things won’t change until people change, and the only thing that will change people is a new heart. The only thing that can renew a heart is the Gospel. Not everyone will accept it, that’s ok; it’s sad, but it’s ok. We all are free to accept him or reject him. Our obligation is to share the Gospel with as many souls as God brings to us. Every day.
That’s making the best use of time; making a difference in someone’s life that will transcend for eternity.
The days are evil. Are you making the best use of the time you’ve been given?
If you would like to watch last week’s message, click HERE
Storytelling
Do you know how to tell your story, what Jesus has done for you?
Join us this Sunday as we continue with the Journey Vision series. Pastor Brian will encourage us and give us guidance in how to share our story in a clear way.
Sunday at 10 am.
To watch online click HERE
Volunteer Opportunities
Serving our congregation and serving our community has always been at the top of our list at Journey. After all that’s what we are commanded to do, to serve one another in love (Galatians 5:13)
In the next weeks we have some opportunities to get involved and serve one another and serve the community:
Outreach Halloween Parties:
October 31st evening. Two locations in Plain City: The Moran’s (Stan and Crystal) and The Langford’s (Tyler and Crystal). Two groups from Journey will be passing out candy and starting conversations with families that could lead to sharing the Gospel or to making contacts for future follow up, invitations to church, etc. Sign up starts this Sunday to form the two groups.
If you can’t go to either party, you can still participate by donating candy. If you would like to help with that, please let us know or bring it to the church on Sunday.
Christmas Choir:
Felix Weber our Worship Leader is preparing for this Christmas Season and is planning on putting together a Choir. If you are interested, please talk to him on Sunday or email him HERE
Kids Ministry, Greeters and Coffee team:
Would you like to teach our Journey Kids? This is such a wonderful opportunity to bless the youngest in our church at the same time you are being blessed by them and by the lessons you will be teaching. Contact Carlo HERE
You can be the first joyful face our congregation gets to see every Sunday morning. Easy work but very important nonetheless. First impressions are gold. If this is the type of ministry you are lead to join, email HERE
Women’s Bible Study
Remember that the women’s ministry Bible study on Sundays is still going on . The study is “Heart of God” by Francis Chan. It is a 5 week study every Sunday at 6:30pm.
If you are interested in attending you can let us know by emailing us HERE.
It is not necessary to sign up, but it would be appreciated so we can know who will be attending.
Betterman Session 7
Gentlemen, just a friendly reminder about the upcoming Journeymen meeting in the Betterman series. We will be diving into the 7th session titled "A Real Man Courageously Follows God's Word."
The meeting will take place on Saturday, October 21st at our usual time of 8am.
We encourage you to bring along a friend and join us for this meaningful discussion.
Who’s your +1 ?
Your “Plus One” is aimed at reminding us to not miss an opportunity to have Gospel conversations with people during the week and invite them to church.
Who’s your Plus One this week?
That’s all we have for now - it’s your turn to let us know what your thoughts are.
If you have anything that we can help with in prayer, please let us know.
We’d love to pray with you and for you.
Email us at info@journeychurchcolumbus.org.
And until next time, thanks for reading!
The Journey Church Team
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Vision
'…go and make disciples'
Matthew 28:19
Dear Journey Family…
Pastor Brian shared our church vision for the next months and raised important questions: how is our love for Christ? Is it growing? What am I doing with my time, when it comes to my love for Christ?
A good reminder to take a moment and analyze and examine ourselves and our commitment to our Lord. We hope that you can take this challenge and if you need help, you can let us know. We are here to assist and point people to the Savior and the life he has laid out for us.
If you would like to watch his message, click HERE
Church Vision Part II
This Sunday we invite you to join us for part two of our Vision Sunday. Pastor Brian will continue to show us the road map for what God has laid on his heart to guide our congregation and encourage us to go into the world and “Dream of Changing the World”
Join us this Sunday at 10am at our worship center or online HERE
Outreach Opportunity
Join us for our Outreach Neighborhood Halloween Parties!
Taking advantage of one of the most popular holidays in America, We are excited to bring the love of Christ to three different neighborhoods on the evening of October 31st.
It's a fantastic opportunity to come together as a church and share the gospel with our neighbors. We'll have fun activities, food, and a warm invitation for everyone to join us at our church.
The exact locations will be confirmed shortly, and the parties will take place in the evening of October 31st.
Don't miss out on this chance to make a positive impact in our community!
Women’s Bible Study
The women’s ministry held their first Bible study of the fall last Sunday. The study is “Heart of God” by Francis Chan. It is a 5 week study from RightNow Media and they will be meeting every Sunday at 6:30.
If you are interested in attending you can let us know by emailing us HERE.
It is not mandatory to sign up, but it would be appreciated if we could have an idea of who will be attending.
Revelation Small Group Study
Journey Southwest Small Group (Corral’s Home) has started a Bible study to learn from and discuss the book of Revelation. They are opening it to anyone that is interested and would want to join.
If you wish to attend this study, the meetings take place on Fridays at 7:30pm. To inform them of your attendance and to get directions, please send an email HERE.
Betterman Session 7
Gentlemen, just a friendly reminder about the upcoming Journeymen meeting in the Betterman series. We will be diving into the 7th session titled "A Real Man Courageously Follows God's Word."
The meeting will take place on Saturday, October 21st at our usual time of 8am.
We encourage you to bring along a friend and join us for this meaningful discussion.
That’s all we have for now - it’s your turn to let us know what your thoughts are.
If you have anything that we can help with in prayer, please let us know.
We’d love to pray with you and for you.
Email us at info@journeychurchcolumbus.org.
And until next time, thanks for reading!
The Journey Church Team
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Stop Clowning Around
'This is why it is said: “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” '
Ephesians 5:14
Dear Journey Family…
Last Sunday Carlo brought the Word to our congregation reminding us to take Christian life seriously. But what does that mean? He took us to the letter of the Ephesians, the “manual” of Christian living. We found a lot of encouragement and challenges and a call to “wake up and rise” and let Christ shine on you.
We hope it was encouraging to you and that it was able to give you a boost in your daily walk to put your eyes on him who saved us.
If you would like to watch his message again, click HERE
Men’s Meeting
We remind you that next Saturday, September 23, we’ll have our next Journeymen meeting with the fifth installment of Betterman. We hope you can join us.
September 23rd, 8:00am
For any questions email HERE
Back To The Race
This Sunday, Pastor Brian is back from his break and will continue with the race theme, this time on the letter to the Philippians. We hope you can join us.
And if you cannot join us in person, as always you can join us online, just click HERE.
Gospel Stories
We really don’t want to let this go because we believe it is important.
Did you get to share the gospel this week or last week? How about the week before?
We want to know about it and praise the Lord for his goodness, and your faithfulness in being a messenger of the Gospel.
And if you haven’t, don’t feel bad. Take this as a challenge to be led by the Holy Spirit to share the good news with anyone.
So if you have a recent story where you had an opportunity to share the Gospel, please let us know. We would like to pray and help in any way we can.
Remember, the clock is ticking, God urges us to “go and make disciples”. It starts with the Gospel. Take his good news, find someone, and share with them. You’ll be blessed and you’ll be a blessing:
'And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” ' Romans 10:15
Just email us HERE
Church Center App
Digital media has its advantages and one of them is certainly the ease of communication.
Through our Church Center app you can be up to date with all things Journey. Through the app you can access the church’s directory, follow along with the sermon notes, or find a small group. You can also check out our YouTube and social media sites, and much more!
Just go to this link on your phone: CHURCH CENTER , download the app, enter your information, find Journey Church from the list and that’s it!
If you have questions on how to install it, please EMAIL us.
That’s all we have for now - it’s your turn to let us know what your thoughts are.
If you have anything that we can help with in prayer, please let us know.
We’d love to pray with you and for you.
Email us at info@journeychurchcolumbus.org.
And until next time, thanks for reading!
The Journey Church Team
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Potluck
'They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. '
Acts 2:42
Dear Journey Family…
How great it is to celebrate our Lord Jesus Christ in communion? And also remember that one day we will be enjoying eating together in his presence. We shared a wonderful meal and great fellowship.
Thanks for all the yummy things everyone brought. We hope this was an encouragement to you and your family as we spent that time as a big church family.
Are You Serious…?
We hope you can join us this Sunday morning for our Church Service. Pastor Carlo, our children’s Pastor, will be bringing God’s word to us in a message titled “Are You Serious…?”. This message will be based on the letter to the Ephesians - you can get a head start and read the letter yourself before Sunday - it’s not that long.
If you cannot join us in person, as always you can join us online, just click HERE.
Gospel Stories
Last week we mentioned in this newsletter that we would like to recognize and celebrate with those who are out there sharing the good news with the people around them.
We don’t want to let the ball drop. So if you have a recent story where you had an opportunity to share the Gospel with someone, please let us know. We would like to pray for them and help in any way we can.
This also encourages others to do the same and then we are able to “spur one another on toward love and good deeds”
We are running out of time and God has called us to take his good news to those who haven’t heard. Don’t miss out on a great opportunity for us all together to give glory to God for what He is doing through you.
We are planting seeds. The Lord will bring about the growth.
Just email us HERE
Church Center App
We want to remind you of the many benefits that the Journey Church app has for all of us:
You can request prayers
You can do your giving through it
You can access the church’s directory
Follow along with the sermon notes
Find a small group
Check out our YouTube and social media sites
And much more!
To get the app, just go to this link on your phone: CHURCH CENTER and download the app, enter your information, find Journey Church from the list of local churches and you should be set!
If you have questions on how to install it, please EMAIL us.
That’s all we have for now - it’s your turn to let us know what your thoughts are.
If you have anything that we can help with in prayer, please let us know.
We’d love to pray with you and for you.
Email us at info@journeychurchcolumbus.org.
And until next time, thanks for reading!
The Journey Church Team
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Labor Day Communion
'For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes. '
1 Corinthians 11:26
Dear Journey Family…
We are preparing to celebrate the Lord’s Supper this Sunday.
The Lord’s Supper (or communion) is a time when believers in Christ remember the last meal he had with his disciples before being arrested, sentenced and crucified for the redemption of our sins.
It is also a time for reflection. Reflection about ourselves, our lives and our relationship with the Lord. We are encouraged to examine ourselves before participating in the sharing of the bread and the cup, and make sure we are not doing it in an unworthy manner (1Corinthians 11:27-30).
We hope you can join us this Sunday to celebrate together but if you can’t, you can join us online HERE
And if you would like to watch last week’s sermon and Pastor Justin’s words at the end of the service, you can do that by clicking on this LINK.
Labor Day Fellowship Potluck
The celebration continues after the morning service as we come together to share lunch in our Labor Day Potluck. Please come and and enjoy with us; bring a dish to share, but even if you don’t bring a dish, there will be plenty for everyone!
And bring friends!
If you have any questions, please email us HERE
Gospel Stories
We want to recognize and celebrate with those who are taking God’s mission of sharing the good news with those around them.
If you have a recent story where you had an opportunity to share the Gospel with someone, please let us know. We would like to pray for the person and help in any way we can. This also encourages others to do the same and then we are able to “spur one another on toward love and good deeds”
Don’t miss out on a great opportunity to give glory to God all together for what He is doing through you. It doesn’t matter if they made a decision to trust in Jesus or not. We are planting seeds, they Lord will bring about the growth. Just email us HERE
That’s all we have for now - it’s your turn to let us know what your thoughts are.
If you have anything that we can help with in prayer, please let us know.
We’d love to pray with you and for you.
Email us at info@journeychurchcolumbus.org.
And until next time, thanks for reading!
The Journey Church Team
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Press On
Forgetting the past and looking forward to what lies ahead, I press on to reach the end of the race and receive the heavenly prize for which God, through Christ Jesus, is calling us.
Philippians 3:14
Dear Journey Family…
Where are you putting your eyes, where is your aim, what is your goal? Where my eyes are, that is where my focus, my effort, my energy, time and resources will be. That’s why it is important to evaluate ourselves and see if we are reaching for that prize heavenward that Jesus makes available to us.
Take time today to look inward and see if you have Jesus as your priority. If not, don’t just say, “oh well”.
We are here to help you, we are here to help one another and spur one another to godliness and good works.
It’s worth it.
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Remember that we hope to see you this Sunday, but if you can’t make it in person, you can still be with us online HERE
Harringtons Send Off
This Sunday we’ll be praying for and thanking Justin, Sarah and their kids. We appreciate their dedication, love and service to Journey Church throughout all these years, as they prepare to follow God’s path in the next chapter of their life.
We’ll have a time of refreshments after the service. We are preparing a “send-off basket” with cards and presents for them as a thank you gift. If you want to contribute to this basket, please bring your card, gift card or present this Sunday before the service. If you can’t make it but still want to participate, please let us know, email us here: EMAIL and we’ll arrange a way to get your items.
Please pray for them as they follow the Lord and seek his wisdom. They leave a big footprint at Journey and in many of our lives.
Labor Day Communion and Fellowship
Sunday, September 3rd, we’ll celebrate communion together during the service and we’ll have lunch and a time of fellowship. Please plan on bringing a dish to share during the potluck.
It’s a great way to receive fall and cooler days!
If you have any questions, please email us HERE
Right Now
Remember that Journey Church, as an added bonus to our members and friends, offers subscriptions to RightNow Media, free of charge.
You might not have heard of RightNow and are wondering what it is. Think of it as a Netflix of Christian Bible Studies, but even more than that - there is content for your children, your teens, your small group and more.
If you are interested please let us know, we’ll set your account up for you, just email us HERE
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We’d love to pray with you and for you.
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And until next time, thanks for reading!
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All In Context
'Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. '
Psalm 23:4
Dear Journey Family…
Does God have plans to prosper us and not to harm us? -of course! But not in the way we have been “trained” to believe in many cases. It is not about us at all.
In that quest to find words in the Bible that bring us comfort in this life we many times go around believing things that the Bible doesn’t say.
That is the case of Jeremiah 29:11. This is one of the quintessential examples of the “out of context syndrome”. If you want to know why we use this verse out of context, it might behoove you Pastor Brian’s message from last Sunday. This is the last message in the series "Verses Gone Rogue”.
To watch it, click on this LINK
We hope to see you this Sunday but if you can’t make it, remember you can still be with us online HERE
More Missions
Continuing with the overseas missions theme, we welcome missionaries Tom and Nancy Wolf, this Sunday to our morning service. They are missionaries with ABWE International serving in the Middle East & South Asia.
Journey has been part of their support team for several years now, and we are excited to hear their report and what the Lord is doing through them in that part of the world.
Please join us in prayer for them and if you want to learn more about ABWE you can go to their website HERE
BETTERMAN
Remember this Saturday at 8am we have our men’s meeting at our church building, the fourth session of Betterman.
If you are a man and would like to come and join this group, you will not be disappointed and instead will be very blessed.
Church Center Journey App
Remember that Journey Church has an app! It is through Church Center which you can download from the App Store or Google Play store on your device.
There are many benefits to using Church Center -contacts, giving, events, etc. But mainly it helps you stay more connected with your church family at Journey.
You can download it HERE and look for Journey Church of Columbus as your church.
That’s all we have for now - it’s your turn to let us know what your thoughts are.
If you have anything that we can help with in prayer, please let us know.
We’d love to pray with you and for you.
Email us at info@journeychurchcolumbus.org.
And until next time, thanks for reading!
The Journey Church Team
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