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The Weekly Newsletter of Community of Joy Lutheran Church
Reformation Sunday
A Prayer of Martin Luther
Lord, I am weak in faith; strengthen me. I am cold in love;
warm me, that my love may go out to my neighbor.
At times I doubt and am unable to trust you. O Lord, help
me. Strengthen my faith and trust in you. I pray in Jesus’
name, have mercy on me. Amen.
This Week of JOY
At both worship services today
there will be special music offered
by Ethan Goldstrom
October 26, 2014
10/26 Worship Services
8:15 & 10:45am
Adult Education
Sunday School
9:40am
Adult Education
Sunday, October 26th
Where do you think God keeps his
treasure?
The answer will surprise you.
Join Rich Nelson this morning at 9:40 a.m. as we continue
exploring God’s Big Book of Faith.
Grow Team Meeting
12:15pm
10/28 Tuesday Morning
Prayers
10/29 Supper
A New Fitness Group at COJ!
See page 7
Daylight Savings Time ENDS
Sunday, November 2nd
Grow Team Meeting Today at 12:15pm
9:30am
5:30pm
Children’s Activity
Youth Choir
6:00pm
Children’s Choir
Youth Activity
Confirmation
Adult Bible Study
6:30pm
ReJOYce Rehearsal
7:00pm
October 26, 2014
Community of Joy Lutheran Church Weekly Newsletter
People Page
COMMUNITY OF JOY
Thank You to Our Volunteers!
Acolyte:
(8:15)
(10:45)
Altar:
(8:15)
(10:45)
Communion: (8:15)
(10:45)
Readers:
Ushers:
(8:15)
(10:45)
(8:15)
(10:45)
841 Saratoga Dr. NE
Rio Rancho, NM 87144
Phone: 505-896-2543
Fax: 505-896-0756
Jason Wintermute-Covel
Lucas Kostel
Karen Pirlot
Mary Colangelo
Rich & Jo Ann Nelson,
Charlotte Griffith
Jim & Neal Shotwell,
Barbara Shotwell
David Lizon
Lee Roberts
Donna Doles, Peg Tool
Ron & Sherri Bathje
www.communityofjoy.com
Pastor Michael Bastian
pastormichael@communityofjoy.com
Administrative Assistant Earlene Shroyer
earlene@communityofjoy.com
Music Team: Aaron Howe
Office Volunteers: Peg Tool, Donna Doles,
Louise Scott
Facilities/Property:
Nursery Attendant: Anne Econopouly,
Katrina Cooley
Treasurer: Dick Tool
Bookkeeper: Earlene Shroyer
Financial Secretary: Tracy Lizon
Web Site: Daniel Maynard, Doug Hammett-Lair
Congregation Council
Music/Tech/Sound Team:
Aaron Howe
Alicia Evans
Andrew Dumas
Anne Kinney
Douglas Hammett-Lair
Dianne Hensley
Emeline Richardson
Hannah Shotwell
Hayley Dumas
Jamil Howe
Jean Pratschner
Jim Shotwell
Katheryn Josselyn
Kara Robertson
Mark Evans
Pelly Hutton
Star Cooley
Trula Howe
Tyler Zack
Zach Shotwell
Bill Hensley—President
Cliff Walker—Vice President
Chris Sillence—Secretary
Julie Evans
David Lizon
Jamila Mamuya
Where are the Treats?
We have no one signed up to
bring treats for almost the rest of the
year...oh no!
There’s a sign-up sheet
on the table in the
narthex.
Oct.
27th:
Tracy Lizon
Ryanne Covel
28th: Jackie Anderson
30th: Michael Lovell
31st: Cliff Walker
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Ministries Teams
Worship: Pastor Michael, Aaron Howe
Grow and Sunday School: Anne Econopouly,
Laurie Ethier, Rich Nelson and team
VBS: Nancy Cooley
F.E.A.S.T.: Sarah Farrell (505) 897-0322
sfarrellbike@netscape.net
Youth Programming: Joan Bouty,
Nancy Cooley, McKenna Hutton
Hospitality: April Mortensen
Home Communion: Liz Roberts
Care & Support: Gretchen Comfort,
Donna Doles
Community Outreach: David & Tracy Lizon,
Jo Ann Nelson, Cliff & Judy Walker
Fellowship: Neal Shotwell
Stewardship: Pastor Michael, Dick Daisley,
Julie Evans, Anne Kinney,
April Mortensen
Communications: Earlene Shroyer
Volunteer & Leadership Development:
Rich Nelson, Pat Shodean, Chris Sillence
For any reports or information, contact the
appropriate person listed above.
October 26, 2014
Community of Joy Lutheran Church Weekly Newsletter
Announcements
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!
Thanksgiving Dinner at COJ
Saturday, November 8th from 5:00—7:00 p.m.
Bring your family and join the COJ family for a full turkey
dinner. This is a "free will offering" event - no ticket needed! Enjoy
time together without the work of cooking. (You can also pick up a
"take away" dinner.)
Please sign the sign-up sheet in the Narthex so we know
how many turkeys to buy.... indicate if you will be dining
in, or if carry-out.
A Thank You from
Thank You for supporting the Refugee &
Asylee Programs of Lutheran Family Services
Rocky Mountains.
Your help makes a
difference in the lives of refugees and asylees!
“COJ Community, we wouldn’t be where we are without you! SPECIAL thanks to Dianne for
your amazing organization and dedication! Blessings and gratitude, Tarrie”
“Thank you so much for your support for our programs. We sincerely appreciate it!
Thank you! Kiri”
“Thank you for all your generous donations and your support for our clients. Warm regards,
Sandi Bertholomey”
Gracias for your giving gesture for our clients. You are examples to our community.
At both worship services on Sunday, November 2nd we will remember by
name members and friends of COJ as well as loved ones who have passed on
during the last year. We will be lighting a candle of remembrance for each
name.
Please provide Earlene or Pastor Michael with the name(s) of a loved one to
be read and remembered during this special worship service.
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Our Church
COJ MEMBERS IN THE NEWS
Dawn Kerridge , FNP, family nurse practitioner.
Dawn Kerridge has 25 years experience working with both
adults and children and previously practiced in clinics,
hospitals, urgent care center and schools.
She earned her license in practical nursing from Monmouth
Country Vocational School in Freehold, N.J.; and has an
associate’s degree in nursing from Brookdale Community
College in Lincroft, N.J.; a bachelor’s degree in nursing
from the University of Phoenix; and graduated with honors
from the family nurse practitioner program at Walden
University.
Dawn Kerridge is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honors Society; American
Association of Nurse Practitioners; American Heart Association; American Nurses Association,
and is also a national certified school nurse.
Pastor Michael officiated at a Memorial Service at Daniel’s Family
Funeral Services for Farcia Korteling on Saturday evening. Farcia was
a Latvian American who lived in Rio Rancho, and was born in Riga,
Latvia in 1937.
“I am the resurrection and the life,” says the Lord; “he who believes in me,
though he die, yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believes in me
shall never die.” ~John 11:25-26
RMS Women of the ELCA Biannual Conference
Lynette Schurdevin attended the 2014 RMSWO biannual convention in Denver this past
October 10 - 12, 2014.
.
She enjoyed worship, workshops, musical entertainment by "Hard Road Trio" with dancing,
and Sunday worship with Bishop Gonia.
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October 26, 2014
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Joyful Hearts Arts & Crafts Fair
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October 26, 2014
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Beyond Our Walls
The Ebola Outbreak: Lutheran Disaster Response
The Situation:
In the last several months, the Ebola outbreak
has claimed thousands of lives. The virus has
spread rapidly, and with no approved vaccine
and a high fatality rate, the World Health
Organization is now calling it "one of the world's
most lethal diseases." Ebola has spread to
multiple countries, the hardest hit being Liberia,
Sierra Leone and Guinea.
Our Response:
Lutheran Disaster Response is committed to walking with our brothers and sisters affected
by the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Operating through our partners and companion
churches, together we are:
v Supplying and shipping essential protective gear and supplies to protect medical workers
at Phebe Hospital and Curran Lutheran Hospital in Liberia.
v Providing food assistance to the Lutheran Church in Liberia and the Evangelical Lutheran
Church in Sierra Leone.
v Raising awareness and providing sensitization messages on the symptoms and prevention
methods of Ebola.
v Completing construction of an isolation center at Phebe Hospital and School of Nursing
that meets World Health Organization standards.
What Can You Do?
Pray: Pray for those affected or threatened by the virus that they may be granted healing and
hope.
Give: Your gifts designated for Ebola Outbreak Response will be used in full (100 percent) to
assist those directly impacted by this crisis.
Advocacy 2014
The 2014 Lutheran Advocacy Ministry-New Mexico
conference will be held on Saturday, November 8 at St. Timothy
Lutheran Church in Albuquerque (211 Jefferson NE 87108).
The conference will take place from 9:00 am until 1:00 pm and the cost is $15 per person,
including lunch. Session topics will include: advocacy basics, hunger, immigration and more.
Our featured speaker will be Pastor David Vasquez, author of several Bible studies from the
perspective of immigrants and refugees. Pastor Vasquez is currently the campus pastor at
Luther College and recently selected as the new president of Pacific School of Religion.
Plan now to attend and learn more about advocating for our many neighbors living in
poverty. To register or for more information, contact Ruth Hoffman at
ruth@lutheranadvocacynm.org or 505.984.8005. Registration deadline: November 4.
Contact Jean Pratschner: pratschner@cableone.net
for carpooling information
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Family Ministries
Wednesday F.E.A.S.T.
Here is the schedule:
Supper
Youth Choir
Children’s Activity
Children’s Choir
Youth Study
Confirmation
Adult Study
Music Team Rehearsal
5:30 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m.
There is NO ONE signed up to sponsor dinner for the
remainder of the F.E.A.S.T. season.
Supper on Wednesday, October 29th….
TO BE ANNOUNCED
A New Fitness Group at COJ
Community of Joy
Mondays 6:30—7:30 p.m.
6 weeks Nov. 3—Dec. 15
THE DEFINITION OF STRENGTH
Inspired by Pilates and Yoga, PiYo picks up
Liz Roberts 949-632-3018
the pace—and the fun—for a pulse-pounding,
calorie crushing workout. It’s low impact, yet high intensity. No weights, no jumps, just results.
Class can be modified to various fitness levels and age groups.
Class is FREE to COJ members and community.
The instructor, Liz Roberts, is PiYo certified, is a physical therapist and member of COJ.
Did you know that the Experience Joy! Newsletter is also online?
Check Our Website for Current Information
www.communityofjoy.com
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Our Church
You Can Never Thank People Enough
A huge
Thank You! to
Ethan Goldstrom —for providing Special Music this Sunday
Stewardship KICK OFF Coming Soon!
You Can Help Support COJ’s
GOOD SAMARITAN FUND
Smith’s Community Rewards Program
This is an easy way to provide funds to Community of Joy’s
Good Samaritan Fund.
We recently received a check in the amount of $26.86 from rewards
earned in the last three months.
If you are not already a Smith’s Rewards Card member, get a Smith’s
rewards card at any Smith’s. Go online and register your rewards
card account. Enter the Community of Joy NPO number 37218 on the
registration site at the Community Rewards section. Use your
Smith’s card every time you shop. It’s as simple as that.
SERMON ON THE AMOUNTS
Last week’s attendance: 108 Sunday School attendance: 10
Giving for the week of October 19, 2014
Giving
Programs:
Actual
$161,115.00
Budget
$158,544.00
Building:
Both Funds:
$32,262.00
$193,377.00
$32,708.00
$191,252.00
Actual Giving
more/(less) than
Budget
$2,571.00
($447.00)
$2,125.00
Thank you for your faithful financial stewardship.
Earlene will be taking an hour break for lunch each day, between 12:00—1:00 p.m.
The office may still be open during this time, but to be sure please call first before.
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Our Church
Reformation Sunday
O Lord God, you are the holy lawgiver, you are the salvation of your people.
By your Spirit renew us in your covenant of love, and train us to care tenderly for
all our neighbors, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
April Mortensen and Julie Evans kicking off
the upcoming Stewardship challenge
Heather Himmelberger serving as
Reader last Sunday
Farewell and Godspeed Blessing for Carol Lei last Sunday
Special Music last Sunday was provided by
Alexandra and Sam Laird
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Prayer Page
People of Prayer
Prayer List
Each week we randomly offer names of
people connected to Community of Joy for
whom to pray. Ask God to protect them and
build them up.
Oct. 26th: Martha Hallamore
27th: Rudi Pallas
28th: Kyra Sillence
29th: Ron Bathje
30th: Kelsey Hutton
31st: Liam Richardson
Nov.
1st: Dawn Kerridge
COJ Church Council
Julie Evans
Bill Hensley
David Lizon
Jamila Mamuya
Chris Sillence
Cliff Walker
Dick Tool—Treasurer
Please help us keep this list updated.
To add or remove someone from this list, please contact
earlene@communityofjoy.com
COJ Family
Alexandra & Gail Laird
Anne Kinney
Charles Davis
Chris Sillence & family
Cynthia Damerow
Dave & Pat Shodean
Donna Doles
Elrine Frosch-Loving
Fran & Brenda Young
Gary & MJ Horvat
Jason & Heather Conner
Jean Pratschner
Joseph Conner
Larry Zack
Nancy and Star Cooley
Norma Gruber
Paul Laybourne
Rachel Shroyer
Ron Tafoya
Sean Kinney
Stephanie Belmore
Virginia Wilcox
Friends of COJ
Together in Mission
Audrey McMillan Felix Grinstead
Bennie Huckleby
Fred & Linda
Bette Houser
Hensley
Blake Roberts
Gabe Erickson
Bob Romero
George & Teri
Brian Raymond
Toelcke
Brittany &
Greg & Lisa
De'Anthony
Chevalley
Raymond
Heriberto
Cynthia Cordoza
Gonzalez
Davey Lizon
James Wallace
David & Gina
Jeanne Heller
Lee
Jeff Potter
David & Victoria Jacob & Jordan
Graston
Raymond
Debbie Steele
John Halford
Dominck Butta
Karen Archiball
Donetta Benham
Ken Rogers
Drury family,
Laura Weyna
Jacob & Eli
Leroy Rupp
Elijah Spring
Lindsey Crosby
Family of Elaine
Lois Wimbush
Bergman
Lois Schneider
Family of Peggy
Marilyn Butler
Seals
Mario Gonzales
Camino de Vida—Albuquerque
Iglesia Cristo Rey—El Paso, TX
Safety
Kevin Nelson [12/06/10] - USN George H.W. Bush
(son of Rich & Jo Ann Nelson)
SFC Karen Beattie [05/26/11] - Ft. Riley, Kansas
(cousin of Jackie Anderson)
Natan Willson [01/01/12] - Afghanistan
(friend of Linda McCormick)
Spc. Boehm [03/04/12] - Afghanistan
(friend of Deven Schei)
Mike Oldenborg [01/07/13] - Fallon, Nevada
(friend of Les & Pat Luehring)
Arvid Opry—(son of Rudi & Irma Pallas)
Brett Archibald [10/20/13] - Phoenix, Arizona
(cousin of Jackie Anderson)
Every Tuesday morning at 9:30 a.m., a group of COJ
members pray for people on this list, as well as names
we receive from the attendance sheets.
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Martha Jean
Jarvis
Marty Paavola
Mary Garcia
Mildred Shinn
Muriel Raub
Nancy Hobson
and husband
Paul Jones
Ray Schulz
Rose Gonzales
Sarah
Smothermon
Scott Peterson
Sonya Ruiz
Steven
McKinnon
Sue Woodall
Tammy Lizon
Tasha Owens
Todd &
Summerlyn
Vorachek
Yvonne & Kim
Tracy