theWeekly News • July 28 , 2013

The 2014 Couples Retreat will be May 2 - 4 at Waycross Camp and Conference Center. Save the date and join us!

Outreach At Black PrideOnce again this year, we have been selected by Black Equity to

host the official Black Pride Worship Service on Sunday August 11 here at LifeJourney Church! Worship that day will feature special music by our Gospel Choir and our Gospel ensemble Spiritual Journey. Lynnette Pullen will preach! The day before, on Saturday, we want to have a strong presence at the Black Pride Festival, which will take place in Washington Park on the eastside of Indy, from noon to 6 pm. We need six people to volunteer for 2 hour shifts at our church booth. If you can help, please fill out the form on page four.

Forum on Marriage EqualityThe recent Supreme Court decision on DOMA and Prop 8 leaves

many practical questions for same-sex couples living in Indiana. Will same-sex couples living in Indiana benefit from the decision? If so how? Two leaders in our congregation – Ernest Disney-Britton (board member Freedom to Marry) and Zach Adamson (Marion County Council member) – will lead a forum to address these questions in the sanctuary at 12:45 pm after worship services next Sunday. This forum is open to all. Feel free to invite friends. Infant care will be provided in the nursery. We have also scheduled two other forums:

• A brainstorming forum for how our congregation can push Indiana to grant state benefits to same-sex couples. Aug. 25, 12:45 pm.

• A forum to discuss Jeff ’s recent sermon about enhancing our church’s outreach to the straight community. Sept. 8, 12:45 pm.

Church Picnic is Today!Our annual picnic will take place TODAY, at 1 pm, Broad Ripple

Park, Shelter #1. The church will provide delicious burgers and hot dogs. The pool will be open for swimming until 6 pm. The pool cost is $3 for adults and $2 for chil-dren ages 3 and older. Children 2 and under are free. There are playgrounds galore, tennis courts, walking trails, an athletic field, and more to enjoy! Everyone is welcome to join us today at 1:00 pm! Please bring a side dish to share.

If you’re new to LifeJourney Church within the past six months or so (or even if today is your first Sunday!) we invite you to a Welcome Reception at the church this Tuesday, July 30 at 7:00 pm at the church. The reception is casual and will include snacks and dessert. We’ll get acquainted, share stories and info, and answer any questions you have. If you’ve wondered, “Is LifeJourney Church the right place for me? What resources are available? How do I fit in and make friends?” then this reception is for you!

RSVP with the form at right. If you have questions, contact the church office at info@lifejourneychurch.cc or (317) 722-0000.

Newcomer’s Welcome Reception: Tuesday 7/30

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Phone 

Email 

Return this form in the offering or in the basket at the info kiosk.

New to LifeJourney Church? Be our guest!

Always lock your vehicle in the church parking lot. You never know when a stranger might wander through.

We Want U 4 Homeless Team LeadGreg McMullen has provided wonderful support to our Home-

less Ministry for many years. He has coordinated our efforts with DaySpring Center since the relationship began a few years ago. Thank you, Greg, for helping our ministry maintain its momentum over the years! Greg is now stepping aside to enjoy a much deserved break.

If you are a leader who is passionate about helping the home-less and believe you are called for this area of ministry, we would like you to consider guiding the Homeless Ministry. Duties in-clude maintaining, organizing, and growing our team that works with DaySpring Center, keeping the team connected together, and continuing to serve DaySpring Center in new ways as they arise. You will will be given specific, on-site training with staff personnel.

If you are interested in learning more about this exciting leader-ship role, please contact Pastor David at dzier@lifejourneychurch.cc or complete the form on page four.

Worship Theme: Colorful Characters in the Life of Jesus – Bartimaeus

Key Verse: “They called the blind man, saying to him, ‘Take heart; get up; Jesus is calling you.’ So, throwing off his cloak, he sprang up and came to Jesus.” Mark 10:50

Our Approach To GodCall to Worship: Open the Eyes of My HeartConnection MomentCongregational Songs and Prayer: Holy Holy Holy, Holy is the Lord, Captivate My Heart

God’s Word To UsScripture: Mark 10:46-52Sermon: CSI Jericho, by Jeff MinerOffering our Gifts and Resources

Our Communion With God • 11:00 am serviceSilent ConfessionGeneral Confession: God, the familiar patterns of my life wrap around me like a warm cloak. Yet I know there are times when you call me to cast off that which is familiar, so I can take bold steps toward transformational change. When those times come, help me to sense it and seize the moment. Make me bold like Bartimaeus. Amen.

Decision Form: If you feel moved to respond in a tangible way. I am making a decision to become a follower of Jesus,

or I want to rededicate myself to that decision. I have questions about spiritual things and would like

to talk to someone. Other:

One of our pastoral staff would be happy to make an appointment to talk with you about your spiritual life and what steps might come next — but only if you wish.

I would like to schedule a time to talk.

Name: Phone: Email:

Place this form in the basket at the info kiosk.

Notes

Consecration of the ElementsProclamation of our Faith: Christ has died, Christ has risen, Christ is here now, and Christ will come again. Alleluia!Distribution of the Elements

If this is your first time with us: You are welcome to receive Holy Communion. You’re also welcome to just observe, if you prefer. You can take Communion alone, or with friends or family.Ushers will release rows and direct you to a server. The server will offer you the wafer dipped in juice with a prayer. After receiving the elements, return to your seat by the side aisle. If you would like to receive Communion but are unable to come forward, please notify an usher.

Sending SongBenedictionPostlude

Order of Service

Webcast Reminder: The morning services are recorded for our webcast, and crowd shots are included. To improve the quality of those shots, we’d like to fill the center section of seating. If you don’t want to be on camera, just sit in the back half of the east section (near the media booth).

Sunday, July 28Discipleship 101/102 is not meeting today.9:30 am Early Worship Service.11:00 am Morning Worship Service. 11:30 am The Bridge (junior high / middle school), Room 7. Youth

are released from the sanctuary before the sermon.1:00 pm Annual Church Picnic, Broad Ripple Park.6:00 pm Anderson Oasis. Info: Cayla Dyer at cayladyer@hotmail.

com.

Monday, July 297:00 pm Northeast Oasis meets at the home of Burns Gutzwiller

and Nathan Tuttle, 207 W. Staat St., Fortville. Info: Jan Walker at wilburn.janet2@gmail.com.

7:30 pm AA Meeting, Room 2.

Tuesday, July 307:00 pm Newcomer’s Welcome Reception, Room 4. Pastor Jeff will lead this “introduction to LifeJourney Church” evening. See page one for info and registration.7:00 pm Southwest Oasis meets at the home of Kim Dixon and

Kay Champion, 6561 East Walton Drive North, Camby. Info: Randy King at reckking@aol.com.

7:00 pm Tuesday Evening Oasis, Room 6. Info: Jim Rednour at (765) 388-0256.

7:00 pm Westside Oasis meets at the home of Jackie Harris, 4465 Cloverlake Dr. Info: Pastor David at dzier@lifejourney

church.cc, or Bambi or Kim at musiqstorm42@yahoo.com.

Wednesday, July 316:30 pm Children’s Choir, Room 1. 6:30 pm Family Oasis, Room 2. Info: Melody Merida, mmerida@

lifejourneychurch.cc or (317) 722-0000 × 102.7:00 pm Eastside Oasis meets at the home of Tina Sherrard, 7174

East 13th St. Info: Vivian Wyatt at (317) 722-0000 × 106 or vwyatt@lifejourneychurch.cc.

7:00 pm Young Adults Oasis, Room 6. Info: Katrina Davis, at katrina.davis@gmail.com.

Thursday, August 17:00 pm Northside Oasis meets at the home of Jody Brackin,

11249 Woodcreek Drive, Carmel. Info: Jeff Miner at (317) 722-0000 × 103 or pastorjeff@lifejourneychurch.cc.

7:00 pm Singles Oasis meets at the home of Robert Ferguson, 3637 Catalpa Ave. Info: Robert at rob1ferg@yahoo.com or Genese Parker at gp4justice@gmail.com.

7:00 pm Southside Oasis meets at the home of Tex Green and Jerry Dowell, 615 E. Southern Ave. Info: Jerry at jdowell.65@hotmail.com, Jared Hancock at hancockjsh@yahoo.com, or Tex and Jerry at (317) 786-0517.

7:00 pm Thursday Evening Oasis, Room 1. Info: Larry Heavilon at larryheavilon@hotmail.com or (317) 523-4543.

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a congregation of the Metropolitan Community Churches

Jeff Miner, Senior Pastor

Melody Merida, Minister of Congregational Life

Vivian Wyatt, Minister of Care and Business Administration

David Zier, Minister of Outreach and Development

Richard Ramsey, Minister of Worship Arts

About this CalendarEvents are open to all — rare exceptions will be noted.

Questions? Inquire at the info kiosk, see any staff member, or email info@ LifeJourneyChurch.cc.

Friday, August 26:30 pm Women’s AA Meeting, Room 2.

Saturday, August 38:00 am Homeless Ministry provides breakfast at The Dayspring

Center. Contact April Kerulis at kerulis512@hotmail.com or (317) 370-8214 for information.

10:30 am Praise Team Practice, Sanctuary.12:30 pm Gospel Choir Practice, Sanctuary.

Coming SoonAug 4 - Marriage Equality Forum. See page one for details.Aug 11 - Black Pride Worship Service. See page one for details.

Last Week’s NumbersEarly Service Attendance 148Morning Service Attendance 241Oasis Attendance 110General Offering $5,215General Offering: Three Month Average $8,806General Offering Average Goal $9,900

Welcome to LifeJourney Church!Married, divorced, or single here, It’s one family that mingles here.

Conservative or liberal here, We’ve all gotta give a little here.

Big or small here, there’s room for us all here.

Doubt or believe here, we all can receive here.

Gay, trans, or straight here, there’s no hate here.

Woman or man here, everyone can here.

Whatever your race here, For all of us, grace here.

Welcome to LifeJourney Church!Married, divorced, or single here, It’s one family that mingles here.

Conservative or liberal here, We’ve all gotta give a little here.

Big or small here, there’s room for us all here.

Doubt or believe here, we all can receive here.

Gay, trans, or straight here, there’s no hate here.

Woman or man here, everyone can here.

Whatever your race here, For all of us, grace here.

Eastside Oasis Needs Host HomeTina Sherrard, the host of the Eastside Oasis is moving. Thanks

so much, Tina, for being a weekly host to our small group for 16 months. We appreciate your hospitality and will miss you immense-ly. If you live on the east side of Indy and can comfortably seat up to 15 people (with supplemental folding chairs) and are willing to host the Eastside Oasis, please complete the info form below or contact Pastor Vivian at vwyatt@lifejourneychurch.cc.

Fight Discrimination!Indiana Equality Action is gearing up to launch a campaign

to stop HJR-6, the proposed state constitutional ban of same-sex marriage. LifeJourney Church will be working with Indiana Equality on the campaign in an effort to maximize our impact. IE is bringing into the state 6-8 people as Field Organizers to help make the campaign a success. These folks will be in need of hous-ing during their stay in Indiana, possibly to the end of March 2014. If you have some space in your home and would like to offer that space for part or all of the time the Field Organizers will be present, please complete the form below and we will connect you to IE for more information. This is one major way to help fight against the discriminatory bill HJR-6.

Labor Day Family Camp—Open to All Families!

Waycross Camp, in Morgantown IN, is a great way to experi-ence summer camp as a family or have time for your own outdoor and personal retreat activities. This year, it takes place over the long Labor Day weekend, August 30 - September 2. The pool is open for swimming. Activity leaders offer everything from bikes, archery and canoeing to a climbing wall and zip line. Evening programs and campfires will help keep you laughing and singing. Previous special guests have included salsa dance instructors, naturalists and talented music leaders. Come for the weekend or just stay one night. Accomo-dation options include Conference Cen-ter room, camp cabin and family dorm room for your sleeping comfort. Pricing depends on the lodging option you choose. Registration forms are on the information kiosk and can be submitted to Pastor Melody. Questions? See Pastor Melody or complete the interest form.

Visit the Northeast Oasis!Exciting things are happening at the Northeast Oasis! With

leader Brent Walsh traveling on the road for the summer, Jan Walker has taken the wheel as the new leader. Jan’s down-to-earth, light-hearted, and engaging personality makes her a great leader and the group is thrilled to have her in the driver’s seat. The Northeast Oasis gathers every Monday evening at 7 pm at the home of Burns Gutzwiller and Nathan Tuttle in Fortville. This is the perfect time to visit Jan and the rest of the Northeast Oasis to see if it might be the group for you. For more information, complete the info form.

Is South Sudan Calling to You?There will be an interest meeting August 11, after the 11:00 am

service, about the South Sudan Learning Tour that will take place February 9-23, 2014. Since 2006, we have provided support to many people in South Sudan:

z Funding for Girl’s Education in the villages of Naruse and Nimule.

z Reforestation projects. z A water well. z Sewing co-ops that help women make a living to take care of

their families.We work through our partner, New Community Project (NCP).

This will be our fourth trip to the area since 2008. This trip will pro-vide an opportunity for you to connect with the communities and people we support and learn about their politics and culture, pov-erty, resilience, faith and incredible hospitality. The cost is $1400, plus airfare to and from Uganda. The LifeJourney Missions budget includes some money to help with the cost. (For an additional fee, you may opt to enjoy a two-day post-trip visit to Uganda’s Murchi-son Falls National Park to see giraffes, elephants, hippos, lions and more.) For more info or to attend the interest meeting, complete the form below.

I would like info about: Homeless Ministry Leader Northeast Oasis

Hosting Eastside Oasis Labor Day Camp

Black Pride Festival South Sudan Trip

Housing for Indiana Equality

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Phone 

Email Return this form in the offering or in the basket at the info kiosk.

Great Pioneer 4 Goal: $167,601

$89,480 • 53%When we hit the $100,000 mark, we will be able to move for-

ward with Phase 1 (which is the new wing of five classrooms), then continue raising funds for the other related projects, including nurs-ery expansion, entry way enhancement, and restroom expansion. To participate, pick up a donation form at the Info Kiosk.