On the 4th Sunday of every month, the men of our church gather together at 8am for a hearty breakfast in the Fellowship Hall.
Directly following the meal, we meet for some encouragement from God's word.
We hope you (and your sons, friends or brothers in the faith) will make plans to join us!
Did we mention bacon?
On the last Saturday of every month from 2-6pm, we will be handing out shelf stable food bags to help meet needs in our community.
Please follow the signs and drive around to the back of the church to have a bag loaded into your car.
Join us this Good Friday for a meaningful service as we pause to reflect and remember. It’s a simple time to slow down, gather together, and prepare our hearts for Easter Sunday. Communion will be served.
*Note: Nursery and childcare will not be available for this service.
Join us this Easter Sunday!
It’s a great morning for the whole family with a meaningful service and a fun Resurrection Garden party for kids during Kids Church. (PreK-5th)
Whether you come every week or it’s your first time, we’d love to have you be part of it. Bring the family and celebrate Easter with us!
On the last Saturday of every month from 2-6pm, we will be handing out shelf stable food bags to help meet needs in our community.
Please follow the signs and drive around to the back of the church to have a bag loaded into your car.
On the 4th Sunday of every month, the men of our church gather together at 8am for a hearty breakfast in the Fellowship Hall.
Directly following the meal, we meet for some encouragement from God's word.
We hope you (and your sons, friends or brothers in the faith) will make plans to join us!
Did we mention bacon?
Life South will be hosting a blood drive here at Joy on May 14th from 1-7pm. There is a continued shortage of blood due to cancelled drives. We need your help!
If this is your first time giving, here is how you can come prepared:
+ Have a light meal and plenty to drink.
+ Bring a valid form of Identification such as a driver’s license or passport.
+ Bring the names of medications you are taking.
More information concerning blood donation from the Life South website.
On the 4th Sunday of every month, the men of our church gather together at 8am for a hearty breakfast in the Fellowship Hall.
Directly following the meal, we meet for some encouragement from God's word.
We hope you (and your sons, friends or brothers in the faith) will make plans to join us!
Did we mention bacon?
On the last Saturday of every month from 2-6pm, we will be handing out shelf stable food bags to help meet needs in our community.
Please follow the signs and drive around to the back of the church to have a bag loaded into your car.
On the last Saturday of every month from 2-6pm, we will be handing out shelf stable food bags to help meet needs in our community.
Please follow the signs and drive around to the back of the church to have a bag loaded into your car.
On the 4th Sunday of every month, the men of our church gather together at 8am for a hearty breakfast in the Fellowship Hall.
Directly following the meal, we meet for some encouragement from God's word.
We hope you (and your sons, friends or brothers in the faith) will make plans to join us!
Did we mention bacon?
Joy will be taking up backpacks and school supplies starting Sunday June 28th through Sunday July 19th.
We will post supply lists as soon as they become available.
Volunteers will be needed to help pack bags on July 20th
Step through the mist into Rainforest Falls, where kids will plunge into a lifelong adventure of discovering the nature of God. They’ll explore what it means to be rooted in relationship with God, their creator, a safe place in life’s storms.
Life South will be hosting a blood drive here at Joy on July 23rd from 1-7pm. There is a continued shortage of blood due to cancelled drives. We need your help!
If this is your first time giving, here is how you can come prepared:
+ Have a light meal and plenty to drink.
+ Bring a valid form of Identification such as a driver’s license or passport.
+ Bring the names of medications you are taking.
More information concerning blood donation from the Life South website.
Camp Barnabas is a ministry in southwest Missouri dedicated to providing a unique Christian summer camp experience to individuals with special needs, their siblings, and youth from across the United States.
Cost: $295 per student (plus flights)
Location: 901 Teas Trl, Purdy, MO 65734
Travel Plans:
Saturday July 25th
* Flight info TBA
Friday July 31st
Pack up and leave camp by 11am
*Flight info TBA
Counselors
Age: 15+
Counselors are our greatest need each year. These incredible individuals experience the week side-by-side with their Camper while providing unconditional love and care for all of their needs during the week.
Barnstormers
Age:13-14
Barnstormers have a servant’s heart and a great work ethic. They keep the camp in tip-top shape by serving food and tidying up during the week. Barnstormers enjoy building relationships with their bunkmates and creating lasting memories. Depending on the camp need, a barnstormer may be asked to move up to a counselor position.
On the last Saturday of every month from 2-6pm, we will be handing out shelf stable food bags to help meet needs in our community.
Please follow the signs and drive around to the back of the church to have a bag loaded into your car.
On the 4th Sunday of every month, the men of our church gather together at 8am for a hearty breakfast in the Fellowship Hall.
Directly following the meal, we meet for some encouragement from God's word.
We hope you (and your sons, friends or brothers in the faith) will make plans to join us!
Did we mention bacon?
The school year is upon us so its time say goodbye to the summer with one last party!
Join us on Wednesday August 5th for a family night here at Joy. 6-8pm
Burgers and dogs for dinner
Bring your best homemade ice cream and churns,
We’ll have a water slide and bounce house for the kids
(parents please plan to help keep an eye on your little ones while they’re on the jumpers)
Invite a family you know and we’ll see you there!
On the 4th Sunday of every month, the men of our church gather together at 8am for a hearty breakfast in the Fellowship Hall.
Directly following the meal, we meet for some encouragement from God's word.
We hope you (and your sons, friends or brothers in the faith) will make plans to join us!
Did we mention bacon?
On the last Saturday of every month from 2-6pm, we will be handing out shelf stable food bags to help meet needs in our community.
Please follow the signs and drive around to the back of the church to have a bag loaded into your car.
Hey Joy Kids families, we hope you’ll join us for a special Grandparents Day breakfast in the Fellowship Hall at 9:30am.
Invite your grandparents or someone “grand” in your life as we celebrate the love, wisdom, and faith that helped shape our lives. Don’t miss out!
Life South will be hosting a blood drive here at Joy on September 24th from 1-7pm. There is a continued shortage of blood due to cancelled drives. We need your help!
If this is your first time giving, here is how you can come prepared:
+ Have a light meal and plenty to drink.
+ Bring a valid form of Identification such as a driver’s license or passport.
+ Bring the names of medications you are taking.
More information concerning blood donation from the Life South website.
On the last Saturday of every month from 2-6pm, we will be handing out shelf stable food bags to help meet needs in our community.
Please follow the signs and drive around to the back of the church to have a bag loaded into your car.
NOTE: NEXT MONTH, DUE TO THE HOLIDAY, OUR BAGS WILL BE HANDED OUT A WEEK EARLY ON THE 24TH
On the 4th Sunday of every month, the men of our church gather together at 8am for a hearty breakfast in the Fellowship Hall.
Directly following the meal, we meet for some encouragement from God's word.
We hope you (and your sons, friends or brothers in the faith) will make plans to join us!
Did we mention bacon?
We hope you’ll make plans to join us for this year’s Honduras Team Mission Trip to the Greenfield Children’s Home in Roatan on October 10th-17th.
More details to come after our info meeting on March 8th.
From 2-6pm, we will be handing out shelf stable food bags to help meet needs in our community.
Please follow the signs and drive around to the back of the church to have a bag loaded into your car.
NOTE: NEXT MONTH, DUE TO THE HOLIDAY, OUR BAGS WILL BE HANDED OUT A WEEK EARLY.
On the 4th Sunday of every month, the men of our church gather together at 8am for a hearty breakfast in the Fellowship Hall.
Directly following the meal, we meet for some encouragement from God's word.
We hope you (and your sons, friends or brothers in the faith) will make plans to join us!
Did we mention bacon?
We are so excited to have the Joy Adoption Grant established. We have partnered with 18 families since 2018!
Join us on Sunday October 25th, immediately following the service as our Refuge Student Ministry hosts a lunch fundraiser.
All proceeds will benefit the Joy Adoption grant, which will be given away to an adoptive family on November 15th at our Orphan Sunday service.
Thank you so much for your generosity in giving, and your heart for orphan care.
You can donate directly to this fund by visiting our giving page.
Each year, God provides us with opportunities to partner with DFCS foster families, kinship care families, and other families in need of a little extra help for Christmas gifts. Thank you so much for your willingness to give in the past.
The 2026 sponsorships will be announced on Sunday November 8th.
Each November, thousands of events will echo across America and around the globe, all sharing a single goal, that God’s great love for the orphan will find place in our lives as well.
Join us on November 15th as we focus on God's heart for the vulnerable and are equipped for the task of connecting to and providing for vulnerable children in need. We have a global orphan crisis.
We will also be giving away our Joy Adoption Grants. We are honored to play our small part in helping a child find their ‘forever family. Invite a family you know to join us for this special service!
From 2-6pm, we will be handing out shelf stable food bags to help meet needs in our community.
Please follow the signs and drive around to the back of the church to have a bag loaded into your car.
NOTE: NEXT MONTH, DUE TO THE HOLIDAY, BAGS WILL BE HANDED OUT A WEEK EARLY.
There will be no men's breakfast for the month of November due to the holiday season. We will resume in January!
We need your help to deck the halls at Joy. This has become a fun church family tradition and we want you to be a part of it!
Come at 6pm on Thursday November 24th to help put some Christmas cheer on our walls.
We will provide grab-and-go dinner plates starting at 5:45 for those available to attend.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
There will be no Wednesday night meal or service on November 25th.
We hope you have a special Thanksgiving, making amazing memories with those you love.
Life South will be hosting a blood drive here at Joy on December 3rd from 1-7pm. There is a continued shortage of blood due to cancelled drives. We need your help!
If this is your first time giving, here is how you can come prepared:
+ Have a light meal and plenty to drink.
+ Bring a valid form of Identification such as a driver’s license or passport.
+ Bring the names of medications you are taking.
More information concerning blood donation from the Life South website.
Dust off your boots and join us for our Lone Star Christmas Dinner!
We’ll have a tex-mex menu and plenty of holiday cheer.
Our annual themed Christmas dinner is one of our favorite traditions at Joy. Come make great memories with your family!
Of course, the night wouldn't be complete without the Gift Tree. It will be loaded down with great ornaments for your whole posse. We're looking forward to seeing you!
Let’s keep the schedule light. All of our parties will happen tonight!
This Wednesday night service is all about our ministry Christmas Parties. Women’s and Men’s groups, Kids, Youth - every Christmas party happens this evening!
Touch base with your group leader for specific details on each party.
*normal meal and services will not take place this evening, dinner will be handled at each party
From 2-6pm, we will be handing out shelf stable food bags to help meet needs in our community.
Please follow the signs and drive around to the back of the church to have a bag loaded into your car.
Have a great Christmas!
There will be no Wednesday night meal or service held on December 23rd. We hope you have an incredible holiday spent with those you love.
Watching the candlelight dance at our Christmas Eve service, will remind us of the true light of the world that came to bring us up out of the darkness.
This is the perfect time to refocus on the reason we celebrate the Christmas season.
Join us on Thursday December 24th at 6:30pm.
*Note: Childcare will not be provided but we will provide activity pages. This is a special service for the whole family!
There will be no men's breakfast for the month of December due to the holiday season. We will resume in January!
Happy New Year!
There will be no Wednesday night meal or service held on Wednesday, December 30th.
We hope you can ring in the new year surrounded by those you love.
Life South will be hosting a blood drive here at Joy on March 12th from 1-7pm. There is a continued shortage of blood due to cancelled drives. We need your help!
If this is your first time giving, here is how you can come prepared:
+ Have a light meal and plenty to drink.
+ Bring a valid form of Identification such as a driver’s license or passport.
+ Bring the names of medications you are taking.
More information concerning blood donation from the Life South website.
Join us for a night of worship, the Word, and meaningful conversations.
Our Young Adults Community Night is all about building genuine community and growing together in faith. No pressure, no pretending, just come as you are.
Tuesday March 10th at 6:30
We’d love to have you join us for our Team Mission Trip to Roatan Honduras this October. This is a great trip for anyone, if you’ve traveled international before, or its your first time doing short term work. Come see how God wants to use you to serve his Body abroad!
1 Corinthians 12:18 God has placed the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be.
Join us for our Membership Class on March 1st, where we’ll share about Joy, our heart for ministry, and how scripture calls us to be committed, functioning members of the body of Christ.
Lunch and childcare will be provided as we explore what it means to belong, serve, and grow together in Biblical community.
On the last Saturday of every month from 2-6pm, we will be handing out shelf stable food bags to help meet needs in our community.
Please follow the signs and drive around to the back of the church to have a bag loaded into your car.
Join us for the Finish Strong 5K, a trail run located at Crosspointe Christian Academy in Williamson, GA. Saturday February 28th - Runners in place by 8:30am.
This event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and abilities to come together and run for a purpose.
Finish Strong is a fundraising trail run benefiting our Refuge Youth Ministry. All proceeds will help fund their summer mission opportunity.
Our youth will be serving, for a week, as counselors at Camp Barnabas in Purdy, Missouri - a one-of-a-kind camp designed specifically for individuals with special needs. Camp Barnabas creates a joyful, Christ-centered environment where campers are celebrated, encouraged, and loved.
By participating, you’re helping our students make a meaningful impact. Thank you for partnering with us!
Run the trail. Support the mission. Finish Strong.
* Packet pickup and paper registrations will be held at the Church of Joy on Friday February 27th from 5:30pm-7:30pm
* Race day packet pick up and last minute registrations will happen on site at Crosspointe from 7:30am-8:00am. Runners in place by 8:30am.
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS AND PERKS:
$25 – Step of Faith Sponsor
A simple way to encourage our youth as they take their first steps toward the mission.
Includes:
Name listed on event signage (grouped sponsor board at check-in)
Social media “thank you” post (grouped)
$50 – Steady Endurance Sponsor
Supporting consistency, growth, and perseverance.
Includes everything above, plus:
Name on course signage (small sign along the trail)
Verbal recognition during opening announcements
Listed in post-event thank-you email
$100 – Perseverance Sponsor
Helping our youth push through and make an impact.
Includes everything above, plus:
Logo or name on a larger on-site banner (grouped with other $100 sponsors)
Featured recognition on social media (grouped graphic)
Option to include promo item or card at check-in table (flyer, coupon, etc.)
$250 – Finishing Strong Sponsor
Going the extra mile to send our youth on mission.
Includes everything above, plus:
Logo or name on official race T-shirt ⭐ (exclusive to this level)
Logo on main event banner at start/finish line
Verbal recognition during awards & closing
Highlighted as a top sponsor on website and social media
Option to set up a table or tent at event (if desired)
On the 4th Sunday of every month, the men of our church gather together at 8am for a hearty breakfast in the Fellowship Hall.
Directly following the meal, we meet for some encouragement from God's word.
We hope you (and your sons, friends or brothers in the faith) will make plans to join us!
Did we mention bacon?
Hey Joy Kids we hope you will come out on February 11th for a fun Valentines Party! We can love others because Jesus loved us first!
On the 4th Sunday of every month, the men of our church gather together at 8am for a hearty breakfast in the Fellowship Hall.
Directly following the meal, we meet for some encouragement from God's word.
We hope you (and your sons, friends or brothers in the faith) will make plans to join us!
Did we mention bacon?
Hey 6th-12th grade students, we’re going to Winter Jam!
This is one of the best concerts of the year. For how much? 60? 80? No! Try $15!
Go clean your mom’s car and make your ticket money.
We will be leaving Joy after our service on Sunday January 18th, about 12:30pm.
It’s at the State Farm Arena in Atlanta so we have a bit of a drive. We need to get in line for decent seats.
You will need extra $$ for food at the venue. We will not be able to bring food in. And don’t forget $$ for the overpriced merch!
The show starts at 5pm and will likely go until around 9pm.
We may not arrive back home until 11pm. It’s a long day but so worth it! Sign up in the youth room.
Happy New Year!
There will be no Wednesday night meal or service held on Wednesday, December 31st.
We hope you can ring in the new year surrounded by those you love.
There will be no men's breakfast for the month of December due to the holiday season. We will resume in January!
Watching the candlelight dance at our Christmas Eve service, will remind us of the true light of the world that came to bring us up out of the darkness.
This is the perfect time to refocus on the reason we celebrate the Christmas season.
Join us on Wednesday December 24th at 6:30pm.
*Note: Childcare will not be provided but we will provide activity pages. This is a special service for the whole family!
Have a great Christmas!
There will be no Wednesday night meal or service held on December 17th. We hope you have an incredible holiday spent with those you love.
Mark your busy holiday calendar in advance and join us for our annual Christmas Dinner on Wednesday December 10th.
This is one of our favorite traditions here at JOY and we know your family will love it too!
Of course, the night wouldn't be complete without the Gift Tree. Our tree will be loaded down with goodies for your whole family. We're looking forward to seeing you!
Lots of great ornaments to pick from on the gift tree!
Just couple ugly sweaters and festive outfits from 2023
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
There will be no Wednesday night meal or service on November 26th.
We hope you have a special Thanksgiving, making amazing memories with those you love.
There will be no men's breakfast for the month of November due to the holiday season. We will resume in January!
Each November, thousands of events will echo across America and around the globe, all sharing a single goal, that God’s great love for the orphan will find place in our lives as well.
Join us on November 16th as we focus on God's heart for the orphan and are equipped for the task of connecting to and providing for orphans in need. We have a global orphan crisis.
We will also be giving away our Joy Adoption Grant. We are honored to play our small part in helping a child find their ‘forever family. Invite a family you know to join us for this special service!
Join us for an interactive 12-week journey through Henry Blackaby’s Experiencing God, a life-changing study that helps believers know and do the will of God. Each week includes small group discussion, prayer, and video teaching from Richard and Mike Blackaby. You’ll learn to recognize God’s activity in your life, respond to His invitation, and walk with Him one day at a time.
Experiencing God is a Weekly Commitment:
Plan to spend 30 minutes a day, on five daily lessons. This preparation allows our group time to focus on sharing, encouraging one another, and applying the truths to our lives.
Wednesdays:
We’ll review highlights from the week’s workbook lessons, sharing meaningful scriptures, truths, experiences, and how we saw God working during the week. Each week also includes a video teaching.
This year, God has provided an opportunity to partner with the Moore Elementary school in Griffin to help provide gifts for families. See Josh for the individual lists.
Please wrap all gifts
No to/from gift tags
Place wrapped gifts together in a large bag, or tape temporary tags to the gifts with family/child info (to help with sorting). If you’re helping more than one child, please use more than one bag to keep gifts separate.
We need all gifts at Joy no later than Wednesday Night, December 17th.
Life South will be hosting a blood drive here at Joy on November 6th. There is a continued shortage of blood due to cancelled drives. We need your help!
If this is your first time giving, here is how you can come prepared:
+ Have a light meal and plenty to drink.
+ Bring a valid form of Identification such as a driver’s license or passport.
+ Bring the names of medications you are taking.
More information concerning blood donation from the Life South website.
Thursday November 6, 2025
1:00pm-7:00pm
The Church of Joy
3080 Georgia 362
Williamson, GA, 30292
Join us for an interactive 12-week journey through Henry Blackaby’s Experiencing God, a life-changing study that helps believers know and do the will of God. Each week includes small group discussion, prayer, and video teaching from Richard and Mike Blackaby. You’ll learn to recognize God’s activity in your life, respond to His invitation, and walk with Him one day at a time.
Experiencing God is a Weekly Commitment:
Plan to spend 30 minutes a day, on five daily lessons. This preparation allows our group time to focus on sharing, encouraging one another, and applying the truths to our lives.
Wednesdays:
We’ll review highlights from the week’s workbook lessons, sharing meaningful scriptures, truths, experiences, and how we saw God working during the week. Each week also includes a video teaching.
We are so excited to have the Joy Adoption Grant established!
Join us on Sunday November 2nd, immediately following the service as our Refuge Student Ministry hosts a lunch fundraiser.
All proceeds will benefit the Joy Adoption grant, which will be given away to an adoptive family on November 16th at our Orphan Sunday event.
Thank you so much for your generosity in giving, and your heart for orphan care.
You can donate directly to this fund by visiting our giving page.
Join us for an interactive 12-week journey through Henry Blackaby’s Experiencing God, a life-changing study that helps believers know and do the will of God. Each week includes small group discussion, prayer, and video teaching from Richard and Mike Blackaby. You’ll learn to recognize God’s activity in your life, respond to His invitation, and walk with Him one day at a time.
Experiencing God is a Weekly Commitment:
Plan to spend 30 minutes a day, on five daily lessons. This preparation allows our group time to focus on sharing, encouraging one another, and applying the truths to our lives.
Wednesdays:
We’ll review highlights from the week’s workbook lessons, sharing meaningful scriptures, truths, experiences, and how we saw God working during the week. Each week also includes a video teaching.
On the 4th Sunday of every month, the men of our church gather together, bright-and-early, for a hearty breakfast in the Fellowship Hall. Directly following the meal, we meet for some encouragement from God's word. We hope you (and your sons) will make plans to join us!
Did we mention bacon?
Sunday, October 26, 2025
8:00am-9:00am
The Church of Joy
3080 Georgia 362
Williamson, GA 30292
We're so excited for the City of Williamson's annual Trunk-or-Treat on Saturday, October 25th!
This is a safe and fun family event. Come on out to the Williamson (Benson Hilley) Park and Walking Track at 5pm.
You can expect:
+ Trunk-or-Treating (begins at 5pm)
+ Inflatables
+ Live Music 'til 8
+ Food & Treats
+ Hot Chocolate
+ Pet Costume Parade
Make sure to come dressed in your best family friendly costumes. We hope to see you there!
We will have signs on site directing you to the start of the trunk-or-treat line.
The City’s of Williamson’s Library Table at the 2022 Trunk-or-Treat
If you are NOT a member of the Church of Joy and would like to set up a car for this event, please contact the City of Williamson at: (770) 227-8380 clerk@cityofwilliamsonga.org
For those bringing their cars to this event, we ask that you be on site no later than 4:30 to be set up and ready to hand out candy by 5pm.
Saturday October 25, 2025
5:00pm-7:00pm
The Church of Joy
3080 Georgia 362
Williamson, GA 30292
Join us for an interactive 12-week journey through Henry Blackaby’s Experiencing God, a life-changing study that helps believers know and do the will of God. Each week includes small group discussion, prayer, and video teaching from Richard and Mike Blackaby. You’ll learn to recognize God’s activity in your life, respond to His invitation, and walk with Him one day at a time.
Experiencing God is a Weekly Commitment:
Plan to spend 30 minutes a day, on five daily lessons. This preparation allows our group time to focus on sharing, encouraging one another, and applying the truths to our lives.
Wednesdays:
We’ll review highlights from the week’s workbook lessons, sharing meaningful scriptures, truths, experiences, and how we saw God working during the week. Each week also includes a video teaching.
Showcase your chili cooking skills! Bring your crock pot filled to share.
Trophy and prize for a chosen winner
Joy will provide fixin’s. 5:30-6:15pm
*All services will continue as normal after chili dinner.
6th-12th Grade! Invite a friend you know and come out to Joy for a great night around the fire.
Good friends, good snacks. See you on October 19th, 6pm!
Join us for an interactive 12-week journey through Henry Blackaby’s Experiencing God, a life-changing study that helps believers know and do the will of God. Each week includes small group discussion, prayer, and video teaching from Richard and Mike Blackaby. You’ll learn to recognize God’s activity in your life, respond to His invitation, and walk with Him one day at a time.
Experiencing God is a Weekly Commitment:
Plan to spend 30 minutes a day, on five daily lessons. This preparation allows our group time to focus on sharing, encouraging one another, and applying the truths to our lives.
Wednesdays:
We’ll review highlights from the week’s workbook lessons, sharing meaningful scriptures, truths, experiences, and how we saw God working during the week. Each week also includes a video teaching.
