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the Journey ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 6427 Franconia Rd ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Springfield, VA 22150 (703) 971-0277 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ [email protected]
the Journey ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ 6427 Franconia Rd ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ Springfield, VA 22150 (703) 971-0277 ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ [email protected]
JERRY JONES, Senior Pastor x102 [email protected]
ADAM SCHUSTER Worship & Youth Pastor x104 [email protected]
DAVID SLEIGHT Discipleship & Outreach Pastor x103 [email protected]
MICHELLE D’ANGELO Children’s & Family Pastor x101
JIM PRUITT ConneXion Ministries [email protected]
JUDY DAVIS Office Secretary x100 [email protected]
YOON OK CHOI Korean Fellowship x105
www.thejourneysite.org
6427 Franconia Road Springfield, VA 22150
Office 703-971-0277
Love God … Love Others … Love the World!
April 27 , 2014
EVENTS THIS WEEK DAYS TIMES
Morning Worship Journey Kidz − Baby Zone (Infant - 24 months) − Tot Zone (age 2-5) − Live! Zone (K-6th grade)
Today 9:30 am & 11:15 am
Bible Studies
− Korean Fellowship
− Jr/Sr High (at the office)
− Adult Bible Study
Today
9:30am
Prayer Ministry - in the Journey office Living Room
Today 11:15 am
Evening Worship
− Journey Kidz (Age 5 & under) Tonight 5:00 pm
Softball Game - Men at Ossian Hall Wednesday 6:20 pm
NO RefuelRefuelRefuelRefuel Student Ministry Resumes May 4th
NO Zumba class Resumes May 7th
Ladies’ Coffee Break Thursday 10:00 am
Softball Game - Co-ed at Wakefield Park 2
Thursday 8:40 pm
Beautification Day at Springfield Estates ES
Saturday 9:00 am
Life Group Leaders’ Appreciation Saturday 12:30 pm
Life Groups Meet - check out the website for specific days and times
Sun - Fri Various times
Sermon Outline
E. Paul Hovey, "A Blind man’s world is bound by the limits of his touch; an ignorant man’s world is bound by the limits of his knowledge; a great man’s world is bound by the limits of his vision." Someone else wrote, “Everybody ends up somewhere in life. A few people end up somewhere on purpose. Those are the ones with vision.” So, how do we define “vision”? Webster says that vision is… “The faculty of sight, unusual foresight or a mental image produced by the imagination…” John Maxwell defines vision this way… “Vision is the ability to see; which is awareness, the ability to believe; which is attitude and the ability to do; which is action." Proverbs 29:18 (KJV), “Where there is no vision, the people perish…” NIV puts it this way, “Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint…” Japanese proverb, "Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare." So, where does vision come from? I believe that a vision is born in the soul of a person who is consumed with the tension between what is and what could be. And why is vision so important for us as believers? Because vision will help to keep us on our God-given task…it will give us joy and purpose along the way and it will turn lukewarm, sleepy church members into red-hot, living soldiers who aren’t afraid of change and who are will-ing to risk it all to make a difference in this world for Christ. “Love God… Love Others… Love the World…”
• Our vision is to help people experience a God connection
Sermon Notes
• Our vision is to have a church family that comes together in authentic, relevant and vibrant praise of our God
• Our vision is to have a church family that is unified in their love, kindness, compas-
sion and concern for each other • Our vision is to equip people to grow into spiritual maturity through Life Groups,
Bible Studies and Practical Ministry Events • Our vision is to make Christ known, and to see hundreds of broken and hurting
people come to know that there is a God who loves, forgives and who can change their lives
• Our vision is to impact, enrich, and improve our surrounding communities and the
world through acts of kindness, compassion and love • And we believe that our vision is God-sized and is worthy of our time, talents and
treasure; and it can only be fulfilled by relying on Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit to accomplish it through us!
Nehemiah 1:1-3 (CEV), “I am Nehemiah son of Hacaliah, and in this book I tell what I have done. During the month of Chislev in the twentieth year that Artaxerxes ruled Persia, I was in his fortress city of Susa, when my brother Hanani came with some men from Judah. So I asked them about the Jews who had escaped from being captives in Babylonia. I also asked them about the city of Jerusalem. They told me, ‘Those captives who have come back are having all kinds of troubles. They are terribly disgraced, Jerusalem’s walls are broken down, and its gates have been burned.’” � He looked around and saw the need � He looked inside and felt the need Nehemiah 1:4, “When I heard this, I sat down and cried.” Luke 19:41, “When the city came into view, he wept over it.” Someone wrote, “There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart. Pursue them.” � He looked above and shared the need Nehemiah 1:4, “Then for several days, I mourned; I went without eating to show my sorrow, and I prayed…”
Sermon Outline
Sermon Outline/Notes
Reflection… 1 Chronicles 4:10. “Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, ‘Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.’ And God granted his request.”
Sermon Notes Sermon Outline/Notes Focus on Missions
♥ To Korea: John-Michael Becker, Come Quickly Ministries
♥ To England: Tim Aho and family, Christian Missionary Fellowship
♥ To India: Ajai Lall and family, CICM
♥ To the poor: Koinonia Foundation
♥ To start new churches: Virginia Evangelizing Fellowship (VEF)
♥ To Tanzania: Yoon Suk Park, East African Missionary Fund (EAMF)
♥ To South Africa: Brandon and Julianna Jones, All Nations
♥ To local athletes: Steve Able, Fellowship of Christian Athletes
♥ To East Asia: Doug S.
♥ Bible Translators: Shaun & Mary Ann Cooper, Pioneer Bible Translators
♥ To Andy & Annie Platt
CENTRAL INDIA CHRISTIAN
MISSION (CICM) Ajai and Indu Lall started CICM in December 1982 with a dream to obey Jesus’ Great Com-
mission by establishing a mission center in their homeland. From the very begin-ning they focused on evangelism, church planting and leadership training. What started with these two faithful servants has grown into a multifaceted mission helping thousands of people each year through evangelistic and benevolent minis-tries.
Evangelism: From CICM’s beginning their outreach has grown and now extends to 11 states of central and northern India, and the neighboring countries of Bangla-desh, Bhutan and Nepal.
Church Planting: With God’s help, CICM’s evangelists have planted and lead many churches. Within these churches are people whose lives have been changed by the Gospel message. People have discovered a new way of living, filled with hope and faith in the Living God and grounded in the truth of His Word.
Leadership Training: CICM provides training for their evangelists. Some earn a theology degree from Bible colleges in India. Most complete evangelist training at our Biblical Academy at the CICM campus.
Benevolent Ministries include a Children’s Ministry, a Medical Ministry and an Emergency Disaster Service.
TODAY IS FAMINE SUNDAY!
THIS WEEKEND, our youth group participated in World Vision’s 30 Hour Famine. They fasted for 30 hours to find out what hunger feels like - and to raise funds to help hungry children and their families. It’s not too late to support for you to support this effort! Every $35 we raise can help feed and care for one child for a month. You can make a check pay-able to the Journey, and write “30-hr Famine” on the memo line. And don’t forget to join our “Kiss the Cow” challenge! Donate $35 (or whatever amount you like), designate the funds as either “Adam” or “Jerry” - whoever gets the most money donated in their name will have to “Kiss the Cow!” (or camel, or pig, or whatever barnyard animal can be located). Want to learn more about our youth group’s Famine and how you can help?
Call (703) 971-0277 or e-mail [email protected].
Calling all golfers! Join us on May 17th for fun and fellowship while we raise money for missions! The benefit is at the Forest Greens Golf Club in Triangle. Format will be Four-player, Captains’ Choice Scram-ble on an 18-hole course. Sign up in the lobby if you would like to play! If you don’t play but still want to help, you can either sponsor a hole or buy a raffle ticket - sign up begins this week! We will be raffling off a number of great prizes including a weekend in Williamsburg, and lots
of golf paraphernalia! Contact Pastor Jerry for more information - [email protected]
Upcoming Events
NEXT GIRLFRIENDS AND GOD MAY 10TH - TEA FOR YOU It’s “Tea Time” at Girlfriends and God! What could be more fun than laughing, sharing, eating, drinking and spending time with long-time friends or with new ones? You are welcome to come in casual dress or dressed up in your favorite Tea dress and hat. Either way, we are looking forward to seeing you! Place: The Journey ♥ When: Saturday, May 10th at 9:00 am
What to bring? Yourself and a neighbor and/or friend! Childcare is available. Please sign up with the number of children and their age(s) by signing up in the lobby or by responding to the Evite that will be sent out next week. If you have questions, contact Aprile Sleight at 336-432-5575.
JOURNEY MOMS’ PLAYGROUP FOR MAY Take a break from the normal and get to know other moms. Come hang out while our kids play. This month we have several events planned!
Windmill Hill Park Windmill Hill Park Windmill Hill Park Windmill Hill Park ---- Weds, May 7 at 10amWeds, May 7 at 10amWeds, May 7 at 10amWeds, May 7 at 10am
Come enjoy the spring weather at Windmill Hill Park. There is a sandbox, climbing walls, play structures, swings and much more for the kids to enjoy. Located at 501 S Union Street Alex-andria, VA 22314.
Moms’ Movie Night Moms’ Movie Night Moms’ Movie Night Moms’ Movie Night ---- Saturday May 10Saturday May 10Saturday May 10Saturday May 10
Leave the kids at home and enjoy an evening out at the movies. We will be watching “Mom's Night Out” at the Regal Kingstowne Movie Theater. Show starts at 6:50pm, we will meet in the lobby at 6:45pm. 5910 Kingstowne Towne Center, Alexandria, VA 22315.
The Building Zone The Building Zone The Building Zone The Building Zone ---- The National Building Museum The National Building Museum The National Building Museum The National Building Museum ---- Wed, May 21Wed, May 21Wed, May 21Wed, May 21----10am 10am 10am 10am
Do your kids like to build? Then the Building Zone is the perfect place. The exhibit offers a hands-on introduction to the building arts designed especially for the Museum’s youngest visitors, ages 2–6. Admission is $3.00 per person. Children under 3 are free. Admission price includes 45 mins of play. We will meet at the Building Zone at 10 am so we can enter the exhibit at 10:15 am. Any questions contact Christina: [email protected].
Announcements
WOMEN OF FAITH - DEADLINE MAY 4TH It’s time to plan for From Survival to Revival August 1-2, 2014! Transform your soul, awaken your spirit, and revive your faith at our 2014 event: which will be at the Patriot Center in Fairfax this year. At this all-new event you’ll receive powerful Bible teach-ing, be inspired by uplifting music, enter into authentic worship,
and more. Experience the renewal that comes from spending time in the presence of God. Dis-cover new joy and a fresh sense of purpose. Gather your group, call your friends, and put your family on notice. We now have more that 10 people signed up, so the cost will be $41! Please make a check payable to “The Journey” and put “WOF” on the memo line. Sign up in the lobby! Contact: Tonya Mullins - [email protected].
“Will you not revive us again, that your people may rejoice in you?” Psalm 85:6 NKJV
SOFTBALL - GAMES BEGIN THIS WEEK! The Journey sponsors two teams in the Fairfax County Church Softball League -- a co-ed team and a men's fellowship team. Practices have begun, but it’s not too late to sign up! Upcoming practices/games: Men’s Game: Wednesday, April 30 at Ossian Hall Park - 6:20 pm Co-Ed Game: Thursday, May 1 at Wakefield Park #2 - 8:40
Co-ed contacts: Amanda Garrison at [email protected] or Ray Mullins at [email protected]. Men's: Jim Pruitt at [email protected]
DEDICATION AND GROUND-BREAKING CEREMONY MAY 4TH Let the renovations begin! Please join us on May 4th right after the 2nd service (1-ish) to help us kick-off the beginning of our renova-tions. We will provide all the fixin’s for lunch, a special time of dedi-cation, a short ground-breaking ceremony where Jerry will wield the ground-breaking shovel, and a prayer time to thank God for guiding us through the process and ask for His continued blessing on our
endeavor. Hope you can make it! If you have any questions, please feel free to email the office.
JOURNEY OUTDOORS - LEADER NEEDED! The Journey is sponsoring a hiking ministry designed to get us out and moving once a month, and to take some time to be out in God’s Creation and awe in the works of his hand. If this ministry is to continue, though, we need someone who can take over the lead! Our current leader, Kevin Doty, has had to step down. Basically, this person would just need to plan a hike or other activity once a month
(currently on the 3rd Saturday of each month). And that’s pretty much it! We would like to be able to resume this ministry in June. For more details or if you’re interested, please contact the office - [email protected].
Announcements
Thank you for choosing to worship with us today!
Please fill out an information card and note any
prayer requests and praises on the back.
Thank You.
NO REFUEL TONIGHT - RESUMES MAY 4TH Attention all Jr/Sr High! There will be no Refuel tonight since we have just finished the 30-hr Famine. But be sure to join us when we resume on May 4th. Refuel is our student ministry for everyone in grades 7-12. We will have some hang out time, activities and a small group time. Contact: Adam Schuster—[email protected]
MAY “JOURNEY” DEVOTIONALS FOR WOMEN NOW AVAILABLE
Need a daily devotional? This monthly women's devotional magazine offers guidance for a growing, personal relationship with God. Each weekday devotion deals with issues and real-life situations. It is provided free by the Journey’s Women’s Ministry. Pick up your copy in the lobby today!
BEAUTIFICATION DAY MAY 3RD We will be providing food and helping with various beautification pro-jects at Springfield Estates Elementary School from 9am to 12 noon. Join us in this opportunity to reach out to our community and “serve like Jesus!”
Contact: Dave Sleight - [email protected]
LIFE GROUP APPRECIATION LUNCH - MAY 3RD All group leaders, assistants and their families are invited to come out for a lunch at the church from 12:30 to 2:30pm where we can say “Thanks” for all that you’ve done in the last year. Food and childcare will be provided, so plan on coming out for fun and fellowship and a chance to hear how your groups will be playing a role in where this church is going. Contact: David Sleight - [email protected]
JOURNEY MEALS TO GO Journey Meals To Go is an area of our church ministry that directly touches those in need. Currently, we provide meals to those that have had a new baby, had surgery or had any other circumstance arise that put them in need of meal sup-port. The meals are coordinated through the Meal Train website, making it sim-ple for the Journey Meals supporters and recipients to get all the important de-tails. If you or someone you know within the church is in need of support, or if you would like to help provide meals, please contact Abby Bulliner at [email protected] or Lisa Steedsman - [email protected] via email.
NEED MORE POWER? WE NEED MOWERS! We have slots open beginning next week for people to mow the grounds. So if you enjoy being outdoors and having the feel of pow-er beneath you, you’ve come to the right place. If you are interested in helping us mow the grass, sign up on the schedule in the lobby.
If you have not mowed before, you will need to see Don Davis for a quick session on the equipment before you start. Contact Don at [email protected].
COMMUNION PREPARATION FOR 2014 Have you been looking for a place to serve at the Journey? We need people to prepare communion. We need people to prep & set up before 1st service and between services, someone to clean up after 2nd service, and someone to do prep, set up and clean up for the 3rd service! You’ll see a sign up sheet in the lobby reflecting these three areas. Normally sign up is on a monthly basis, but if you can only serve one or two weeks in a month, that’s OK, too! Easy to follow instructions and all supplies are provided. If you can help, sign up on the sheet in the lobby, or just talk to Judy Davis. For more information, contact the Jour-ney office.
Opportunities to Serve
CROPS FOR KOINONIA - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! One Journey outreach ministry to the community is a group of volunteers who plant a garden on the church grounds every spring. The produce that is grown is given to Koinonia, an area
food bank to help feed those in need. Last year we gave over 1,300 pounds of tomatoes, squash, melons, beans, peppers, eggplant, cucumbers, and okra. Koinonia is very thankful for fresh produce to supplement their canned goods. This spring we plan to start planting the garden around the beginning of May. No special skills are needed. We have several expert gardeners who can show you what needs to be done. After we plant, most of the help needed is to harvest and transport the produce to Koinonia. If you are interested in volunteering for this special ministry that gives back to the community we serve; please contact Dennis Corcoran at 703-644-6331 or by e-mail [email protected]
