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Journey of Hope
COMMUNITY CHURCH
8900 Pardee Road <> Taylor <> (313)292-1660 www.journeyofhopecom.com

We Are Changing the World One Life At A Time

Upcoming Events
9-1 9-7 9-7 9-10 9-11 9-14 9-17 9-18 9-20 9-23 9-24 9-29 9-29 10-3 10-4 10-27 Riverboat Trip Huddle Service The Transformed Life Taylor Summer Fun Membership & Baptism All Church Pizza Bash Scrap Booking 9 a - 6 p Communion Service Board Meeting 7pm Leadership Dinner 6 Leadership Retreat 10 Turn Off the Violence Movie Night Soul Surfer Magic Small Group 7 Young Couples Group Harvest Party
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TAYLOR SUMMER FUN SEPT 10 At Journey Of Hope Church 11-7 pm

Dunk Tank & Several Free Bouncers (by Jimmys Jumpers) Games Include 3 legged race, water balloon toss & sack races, Free Hot Dogs & Drink Balloonist and Face Painters Journey of Hope Cake Walk
We need cakes, cookies, cupcakes and helpers

All for Him Drama and Dance Team Handfuls of Purpose Puppet Team Music Journey of Hope Praise Team And Much, Much More!

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I Am Cool With That

When good things happen, I am cool with that. When people say that I am the best thing since ice cream, Im cool with that. But when bad things happen; Or when I believe people think terrible things about me, spread gossip about me, say hateful things about me, question my sincerity, etc., How cool am I with that? I know that my reaction is often one of anger and a desire to get even with that person by giving them what I think they deserve. This entire scenario played out recently and I initially responded very poorly. My thoughts became negative, my attitude stunk, and my temper flared. How cool is that? I mean for a Christ follower to act like a hate monger? I hated the way I was feeling and acting because I knew

by Pastor Bill Fix

my actions and thoughts were just wrong. Try as I might though, my thinkin was definitely stinkin. I prayed and fasted for a full day and then was able to respond in a more Christ-like way, So pray, fast, seek God, let the Holy Spirit lead and watch God do something great, just as He did for me! The leading of God is real... And, I am cool with that!

Scrapbooking Fundraiser
$25 a Table see Diana Byars or Call 313-769-6446 Breakfast & Lunch Provided Proceeds will send Journey of Hopes All-4-Him Dance team to the SMC Ladies Retreat Sept 30-Oct 1 Food & Cash Donations Are Being Accepted

Sept. 17th9 a..m.6 p.m.

Grant and Holly Smiths Wedding Party Congrats Grant and Holly!

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SPOTLIGHT GREAT PEOPLE AT JOURNEY OF HOPE CHURCH

Romans way to salvation, Romans 3:23, 6:23, & 10:9. His dream is to be a music teacher. We are thankful to have Kurtis serving in our ministry. Please encourage him on his Journey of Hope. for a car. She also wants to attend college and take a course of study in business administration. Donna has several friends at Journey of Hope Community Church. She first attended our Church at our Friend Day Outreach Event. She loves our church and Pastor and can hardly wait to return to our services. Donna has a few nieces and nephews that live nearby and a brother that lives in Fenton. Donna does not have a car so she relies on others for transportation. Normally, Donna enjoys walking and w indow shopping. She misses being able to walk, but her feet are healing and soon she will be able to go for the long walks that she loves. She will also be able to return to Journey of Hope. Although Donna had to deal with surgeries, hospital stays, group homes, no transportation, casts, and much more, she has an unbreakable spirit, remains victorious in the Lord and is optimistic about her future. Hey, take my advice; get to know Donna; you will be glad you did. Update: Donna has
been ordered to stay off her feet and much bed-r est un til sh e heals.Please pray for her!

Kurtis Kubinski
By Hank and Anita Sower

Kurtis James Kubinski was born Sept. 29, 1994, in Garden City, Michigan. He is a very active part of our youth group and many of the younger teens look up to him. Kurtis was on the mission team to Georgia, helping people ravaged by flooding. As a Team Member he proved to be a great worker and a lot of fun. He is on a journey of hope, faith, and discovery. His favorite color is orange; favorite food is chicken; favorite subject is math; and his favorite hobby is guitar playing. He has two brothers Zachary & Alex. He is a junior at Trillium Academy. Some of the best advice he ever received came from his father, your brothers are all you have, stay close to them. Kurtis enjoys reading the book of Romans. Especially the

Donna Yert
By Kathy Hazeldine

Donna is one of the most caring people I know. Every time I see her she is upbeat and polite. Most of us would find it hard to maintain such an attitude if we were in her shoes, or casts, rather. You see, Donna is recovering from multiple foot surgeries. After surgery and 2 weeks in the hospital she went to live in a group home, where she began reading the Bible. She prayed for God to relieve her of her pain and sadness. She will testify that He is the Great Healer! After being in several group homes, in 2010 she was accepted into a semiindependent living apartment. She is much happier and much more independent now. She has dreams and plans to go to work part-time and save money
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PG 4 The Tree
Every week, sometimes 2 or 3 times a week, I pull into the church parking lot, drive past this tree, and NEVER pay attention to it. The other day, I actually looked at it. If you notice, it is dead in the middle, and green and full on the outside. It is a lot like us in a couple ways. First- It reminded me that people are beautiful on the outside, but on the inside, some of us are all ugly and dead. We spend so much time and money trying to keep up our "outside' appearance, but neglect the inside. All of us are dead on the inside. There are a lot of theories on how to fertilize our insides. However, there is only ONE fertilizer that works. THAT'S JESUS. Like plants, you need to feed your "insides" too. Feed yourself by reading your Bible and praying every day. So, don't be like that tree, dead on the inside, feed yourself, and keep your whole tree alive.
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The Good News and Bad News Humor

Submitted by Linda Haugh

There is the story of a pastor who got up one Sunday and announced to his congregation: "I have good news and bad news. The good news is, we have enough money to pay for our building. The bad news is, it's still out there in your pockets.

Some People confuse Service with Serve Us.

CAN YOU HELP?

No one can do everything but Everyone can do something!

September 10The Taylor Summer Fun will be held at our church, Journey of Hope. We are responsible for coordinating the Cake Walk. If you will bake a couple cakes, some cupcakes (4-6 in a package), or some cookies to be given away in the cake walk we could really use the donation. Please place the baked goods on a plate or container that can be given away with the cake. September 10We will need several people to work three hour shifts at the cake walk, and at the Journey of Hope Table, giving out brochures and answering questions about our church. We will also need a few volunteers to direct people inside our building to the bathrooms and to give tours as they are requested. It is simple to volunteerYou can call the church office or you can see Dottie or Pastor Bill or sign up on the Friendship Pad Sunday morning or at the table in the Foyer of our church. We also need video games, and bean bag chairs for our new Childrens Ministry Room. See Lynne Meharg, Lynnette Snyder, Ezio Panone, or Dottie Fix if you can help us.
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Journey of Hopes Nursery Ministry

Beginning Journey
New Senior Teen Group Name

They Meet Wednesday at 6:30

Momentum

Sunday Grade 1-5 Ministry EXPEDITION TRAVELERS Wednesday K-5 Grade JOYFUL JOURNEY

Journey of Hopes Childrens Safari Preschool Ministry

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Detroit Riverboat Cruise Sept.1 1-4. Meet at Bishops Park $10 Melissa and Newborn Micah

Detroit Riverboat At Bishops Park

September Sunday Sermon Series

The Transformed Life

Sept 4Huddle Sept 11Membership Sept 11 Baptism Sept 18Communion

We Hope To See You Sunday 8:30 or 11 am at 8900 Pardee, Taylor

COMMUNION SUNDAY September 18, 2011 6
Both Worship Services at 8:30 and 11:00 am

September 11 Membership and

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Bring a can of food to donate to Fish & Loaves Food Pantry

Face Painting Balloon Animals Free Games Magic Shows Community Organizations Inflatables Free Hot Dogs Great Family Fun!!!!!

Journey of Hope Community Church

When: Saturday, September 10, 2011 11 am 7 pm Where: Journey of Hope Community Church ( Formerly Taylor Free Methodist Church)

Summer Fun is Back in Taylor!

8900 Pardee Road Taylor, MI 48180 Bus 150 - Wick & Pardee

Bring a can of food to donate to Fish & Loaves Food Pantry

Proceeds benefit the Taylor Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force

Recipients of substance abuse service have rights protected by state and federal law and promulgated rules. For information contact: The Office of Substance Abuse Service, Recipients Rights Coordinator, P.O. Box 30206, Lansing, MI 48909.

CAN YOU HEP?

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8900 Pardee Road Taylor, MI 48180 Bus 150 - Wick & Pardee

Proceeds benefit the Taylor Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force

When: Saturday, September 10, 2011 11 am 7 pm Where: Journey of Hope Community Church ( Formerly Taylor Free Methodist Church)

Face Painting Balloon Animals Free Games Magic Shows Community Organizations Inflatables Free Hot Dogs Great Family Fun!!!!!

Recipients of substance abuse service have rights protected by state and federal law and promulgated rules. For information contact: The Office of Substance Abuse Service, Recipients Rights Coordinator, P.O. Box 30206, Lansing, MI 48909.

Journey of Hope Community Church

Summer Fun is Back in Taylor!

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Journey Of Hope Middle School Ministry

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Journey of Hope Community Church

Website: www.journeyofhopecom.com 8900 Pardee Road <> Taylor (313)292-1660

Our Leadership Team has been meeting and fervently praying for our Leadership Retreat that is scheduled for September 24th in Jackson, Michigan. The purpose of the retreat is to work on the mission, vision and goals to create a five year plan for Journey of Hope. Several Cottage Meetings have been held to hear from our church family. Pray for our team as we meet with representatives from the Southern Michigan Conference to col8 laborate and agree on an aggressive plan of action. Our Superintendent Thomas Ramundo has called the entire SMC to be in prayer for our Leadership. Please Pray for the Leaders.

Pray for our Leadership Team

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NEW YOUNG COUPLES9 SMALL GROUP STARTING First and Third Thursday Grant and Holly Smiths Home Begins October 4 Fun, Fellowship, Refreshments

Thursday September 29th at 7 pm

All CHURCH MOVIE NIGHT This Month Soul Surfer

Sponsored by our Celebrate Support Group

October Movie Grace Card

CAN YOU HELP? CALL DOTTIE AT (313)292-1660

TURN OFF THE VIOLENCE EVENT
September 29 at Heritage Park 4-7pm
Wanted: Friendly Hand Shakers, Face Painters, Balloon Twisters

We will have a moonwalk, games, Puppets, Magic and Fun at our Journey of Faith Tent 9

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Honduran Missions Trip Being Planned

See Pastor Hank Sower for details

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Journey of Hope is planning a Missions trip to Honduras sometime in the early summer of 2012. We will be going to the boarding school where Scott Smith, Jr. is a missionary teacher. We want to encourage you to pray about going on this life changing trip. In our Scott Smith, Jr. communication with the school we have determined that some of our work will include building projects and a Vacation Bible School. Depending on who goes with us we may decide to do some simple medical clinic type of work too. The need there is great and the people hungry to know more about Jesus. We are announcing this early to give people a chance to pray about their involvement, save for the trip if they are planning on going, and make early preparation by getting a passport, learning about the country and people, and getting hearts prepared to make a difference in another part of the world.

MAGIC SMALL GROUP

Begins October 3
AGES 10-?? Pre-Register by Sept. 15 Meet 1st and 3rd Mondays From 7-8:30 pm If you have ever wanted to perform magic tricks, then learn from our Pastor who has been performing and lecturing at Magic Conferences for over 35 years. Pastor Bill performs magic to present Biblical Truths. At the conclusion of the study a magic talent night will be held at the church so each performer can perform to an audience. Learn both stage and closeup magic tricks. Each class will begin sharply at 7 pm with a devotion and prayer time. Fun Group!
Cost $50 for Magic Supplies

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Small Groups Forming If you would be interested in hosting or leading a Small Group we would like to talk with you about that. Call (313)292-1660.

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Sept 7 Clean up Day Sept 10-Taylor Fun Sept 14 Pizza Bash Sept 21 12 Yr. old Teacher Sept. 28The devil in the Youth Group Leaders Anita Sower Desert and Kamdyn Hudgins are in it for Somerset Winter Retreat the Dough...lol..We appreciate their Will be January 27-29 leadership with our Youth. Please get your $25 deposit to Pastor Hank Sower

JOYFEST DATE SET AND IT IS ALL DAY 10 AM8 PM November 19, 2011 Crafters CAN YOU HELP? Rummage Sale Moon Walks Food Fun Dance Teams, Puppets, Band Begins at 6 pm 11

Pastor Hank Sower and Taylor

HARVEST PARTY
At Journey of Hope and Trunk or Treat at Transfiguration Lutheran Church
This is our 1st cooperative effort with this neighboring church.

OCTOBER 27th From 6-8 PM Volunteers and Prizes Needed For This EventCall the Church if You will help at this event!

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TAKING JOYFEST DONATIONS

Do not throw good furniture, great appliances, or other great quality merchandise away. We are currently taking in donations for the Ezio Panone JOYFEST rummage sale. This is a fundraiser to support the ministries of our church and the rummage sale, crafter tables, food sales, and jumper fees of Joyfest are the way we get money to jumpstart our TEAM Ministries. We do not need things that will not sell, broken items, or junk. No, we are wanting items that people will desire to purchase. Please discard broken or non working items yourself. We will pick up larger items and large donations of useable items. Please see or call Ezio Panone our facility manager or the Church office and we will coordinate the drop off or pick up of your donations. Please keep your eyes open to others, neighbors, friends, relatives, that may have items to donate to Joyfest.

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Jimmy and Jeannette Bolton, pictured above, are members of Journey of Hope Community Church and are a vital part of our ministry. They own Jimmys Jumpers and not only donate the jumpers to many Journey of Hope Events but they are in the Community sharing their faith as Christ Followers. They have two children Chelsea and Dylan and they serve the Church and the Lord in various capacities. Jimmy is currently working on a new Journey of Hope Sign that we hope will be completed by September 10th for our Taylor Family Fun Day. A day that will have jumpers scattered all over our property. This couple is fun to be with and live a very busy lifestyle. They know the value of children and have always planned events for their family. We love the Bolton Family. Thanks J&J!