A Journey Church Publication

SUMMER 2019

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We’re Here. You’re Not Alone . . . By Sherrill & Carol Allred

REJOICE! We already have that grace because Jesus paid the debt we owed. Don’t you think it’s time we start living a thankful life praising Him for every blessing instead of thinking “I should have more?” Philippians 2:5-8 sends this message for us: Your attitude should be the same as Christ Jesus. He was God yet became a man, a servant, one who would, because of His love for God and us, became a sacrifice – a sin offering for even those who were crucifying Him. There are thousands of benefits we have in Christ. Just to name a few … Forgiveness of our sins … Joy in our trials … Belief in His promises … and Hope in His return. The Apostle Paul said it best; “It’s no trouble for me to say it again, REJOICE!”

Rejoice! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A message from the Elders

we all respect one another's confidentiality; in other words, what is said in the support group STAYS in the support group. This is to ensure a safe place to share whatever we are struggling with. A few facts: 1) we will meet together beginning June 4th on Tuesday evenings at Journey Church at 7:00 pm; 2) you can leave whenever you need to; 3) there is no charge; 4) we aren't professionals, but simply regular people willing to care about other people. 5) We would love to have you join us! If you would like to talk to someone about this group and what it will be like, you can contact us at these phone numbers; Sherrill Allred - 617-8240 or Carol Allred - 610-2297. We’re here. You are not alone!

Life is sweet sometimes, and

sometimes it is very, very hard. Every one of us carries burdens that aren't always visible to people around us, whether it is grief, depression, anxiety, illness, addictions, broken relationships, or loneliness. We want to invite you to come and spend a little time with other people who are struggling and need friends to lean on. This summer, beginning June 4th, we will be opening a small and confidential support group to any adult from Journey who would like to participate. We are also going to publicize this support opportunity within our Meadowbrook neighborhood as a resource for hurting people. This next statement is vitally important to emphasize. Our only requirement will be that

Psalms 118:24 “This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.”

We used to sing a song that contained these words, “Count

your many blessings, name them one by one, count your many blessings see what God has Done.” We are a blessed people in so many ways, but deep down we know that we don’t deserve it. We know that none are righteous …we are all broken in some way or another… we know we are in need of God’s grace…So

Events & Activities

Support Group—Tuesdays 7pm Begins June 4th—Community Room

Sunday Adult Bible Class—9am Green Room—Summer Guest Class Leaders

Sunday Teen “Uplift”—9am See Gwen Coccia for information

Out-to-Lunch—Monday, June 10th Lunch at Olive Garden 11am

Family Sunday—June 30th

4th Sunday Basketball—3-5p—Gym June 23—July 28—August 25

Pickleball—Thursdays 6-8p—Gym

Journey’s Big Neighborhood Yard Sale August 10th—Reserve a space Email Mike: highwaymike@gmail.com

Carol & Sherrill

Charlie

Inside Journey is published seasonally by Journey, a Church of Christ—550 W. 37th Street, Anderson, IN 46013 www.journeycoc.com or Phone 765-649-0136

Do you know God? Do you really know

him? This is what we have been studying together with the youth group on Wednesday’s since the first of the year. Knowing the Bible, and knowing facts about the Bible is not the same as truly knowing God. So we’ve been digging into God’s character every week. We’ve looked at how God is love, creator, priceless, trustworthy, everywhere, a warrior who fights for us, and many other characteristics of who God is. It’s been great! This summer we’re looking forward to having the teens and families with kids over to our home on Wednesday’s. We’re calling it “Devo’s & Dives.” Each week we’ll have dinner, have a devotional, and have some fun swimming in the pool. The teens will be leading the devotional thoughts on the nights when the teens meet. This is a great chance for them to stretch and grow, sharing their hearts and their walk with God. Looking forward to a great summer! Much love!

A Moment with Mike . . . Mike Coccia, Preaching Minister

Gwen’s Gleanings . . . . By Gwen Coccia, Youth Minister

Blessing Box at entrance #4 walkway is open 24/7 for

distribution and donations. Leave what you can, take what

you need.

Red Box The Christian Center uses Journey as one of its

collection points for shoes and clothing. The drop box is located

outside at entrance #4

Opportunities to Bless

There are around 2.4 billion people

in the world today that identify as Christians. The current population of the world is around 7.3 billion. That means that roughly one third of the entire population of the world identifies as Christian. It’s the largest religion in the world and has been for a long time. But it wasn’t always that way. After Jesus was raised from the dead, he appeared to many people including his disciples. In Acts 1 Jesus tells them they will receive power from the Holy Spirit and that they will be his witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea,

Gwen

Mike

Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. In that same chapter Luke tells us “in those days the believers were a small group numbering about 120.” 2,000 years later we are a group numbering 2.4 billion. How in the world did that happen? How did a small group of 120 believers have such a huge impact on the world? How did his apostles, who were running for their lives when Jesus was arrested, end up leading a movement with such courage? The answer lies in their purpose. They saw Jesus die. They saw him raised from the dead. And they were filled with his Holy Spirit. Jesus

changed their lives in such a powerful way that they had to witness about him to as many people as possible, and bring them into his family - the church. They were on a MISSION. And that is the title of our sermon series for this summer. We’ll be going through the book of Acts looking at the stories of the early church on a MISSION. I hope and pray it inspires and challenges us. Because 2000 years later, the MISSION has not changed. God Bless!

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