For all those who have signed up to help with VBS this year, please plan to be at our info meeting on Sunday June 14th following the service. We will be going over roles and further details about VBS week.
Thank you so much for serving!
On the last Saturday of every month from 11am-3pm, 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 crafty people!
Come have some Crumbl cookies and make up some decor items for our upcoming VBS week!
Come armed with a hot glue gun and get into the DIY trenches with us, making all kinds of rainforest decor. Saturday June 27th at 6pm.
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
This is our final meeting before VBS! Make sure to attend. You’ll receive your T-Shirt and we will review VBS from back to front.
Sunday July 12th following the service.
Thank you so much for serving!
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 11am-3pm, 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 11am-3pm, 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!
For this meeting we will be going over our finalized schedule for our Team Mission Trip in October and covering any final details.
Meeting to follow our morning service.
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 11am-3pm, 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’re here! All last minute questions will be answered and plans will be reviewed. Honduras bound in a week!
Meeting to follow our morning service.
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 11a-3pm, 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 11am-3pm, 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 11am-3pm, 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.
Help us raise money for our missions projects by donating resalable items to our church yard sale!
The sale will take place at The Church of Joy on Saturday June 13th from 7:00am-2:00pm
This is a mandatory meeting for those attending our Honduras Team Mission Trip in October. We will have paperwork that needs to be filled out. Also don’t forget about those passports!
Meeting to follow our morning service.
School’s out for summer! Come have a great party with the Joy Kids crew on Wednesday Night June 3rd.
On the last Saturday of every month from 11am-3pm, 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.
Our students are going to youth rec. camp in June and are ready to bake some delicious treats to help pay their way!
We hope you’ll stop by our table in the foyer after the morning service on May 24th. We will have all sorts of homemade treats.
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.
We hope you'll join us this Mother’s Day as we honor the women who mean so much to us.
We’re grateful for moms, grandmothers, stepmoms, aunts, foster moms, adoptive moms, teachers and mentors.
We will have a small gift for the special ladies in your life.
Help us raise money for our missions projects by donating resalable items to our church yard sale!
The sale will take place at The Church of Joy on Saturday May 9th from 8:30am-4:30pm
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.
We are hosting a family friendly comedy night to benefit our upcoming mission trips. Invite some friends and come laugh with us!
Admission is free, give what you can, concessions will be available
When:
Saturday April 18th
Doors open at 7:00
Show starts at 7:30 (about an hour)
Where:
Here at Joy
We’re calling it “Date Night,” but don’t overthink it. Bring a friend, your spouse, your mom, your middle school nemesis, or just come solo. (We won’t have childcare though, just so you know.)
Featuring:
Ed Wiley
He’s a Georgia guy, dad of six, and just really funny. His comedy is clean, super relatable, and full of stories about family life, marriage, and everyday stuff we all get. You might’ve seen his videos online or heard him on Sirius XM.
(our very own) Tim Banister
Army veteran, ordained minister, and comedian, Tim’s got quick humor and a great way of making people laugh while still keeping it real and encouraging.
It’s gonna be a fun, easy night out while supporting God's Kingdom. We Hope you’ll come hang out with us!
Memorial Day Tribute: Honoring Those Who Gave All
If you have a family member or someone close to you who died in service of our country, we would like to honor them with a yard sign that will be displayed at Joy leading up to Memorial Day weekend.
If you would like to include a family member in this display:
Along with the form, please send a photo of your loved one to our church office: officecoj@gmail.com
We will need all submissions by Wednesday, May 13th.
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!
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.
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 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!
