Attention P.A.D.S. volunteers!  (Public Action to Deliver Shelter, ministry for the homeless in Lake County) Join us on Monday, 9/29 for an informational meeting and updated training session at Shepherd of the Lakes, 7 pm.  If you are able to attend, please sign up on the kiosk.
 
P.A.D.S. food donation needs are posted on the kiosk today and representatives are available at the Information Center if you have any questions about this ministry.  Please take a moment to look at the sign up sheets and determine how you might be able to help.

Join in this fall's local CROP Hunger Walk - Sunday, Oct. 19. The walk begins at St. Anastasia Church in Waukegan at 12:30 p.m.  Walker packets are available at the Information Center in the lobby.  Questions?  Contact Mark Zentner at 847-223-1728.

Save the Date:  Care Team will be sponsoring a "Preparing for the Unexpected" workshop, with  information on wills, spiritual preparedness and planning a funeral, on Sat., Nov. 8 from 9 am - noon.  Please make plans to join us and watch for further details. Contact Al Caldwell.

Financial Freedom seminar coming in October.  A representative from Crown Financial Ministries will be leading a seminar here at Joy! on Sat., Oct. 25 from 8:30-4:30. Look for posters in the lobby with more information.

Save the Planet and earn funds for Joy!  Please bring items to Joy! and leave them in the Cartridges for Kids box in the lobby.  Items accepted:  used cell phones, inkjet cartridges, laser cartridges, video game consoles and accessories, video games (include case), digital cameras, laptops, PDAs and accessories, iPods and accessories, DVD movies.

AtF (Against the Flow), senior high ministry,  today at 7 pm! 
AtF senior high youth - save the weekend of October 10-12 for our Fall retreat at Camp   Timber-Lee! Registration deadline is October 5. See Bryan if you need information or a form!

Crossroads, middle school ministry, Wednesdays at 6:30 pm!
Kingdom Weekend October 10-12  Are you looking to move closer in your faith walk? Kingdom Weekend is a fun and inspiring way to do so while providing time to reflect and experience God’s love with other Christians. This   lay-lead ministry has inspired many to grow deeper in faith. Isn’t it time for you to do the same? Contact Kurt Kolseth  847-245-7313, or Kim Keefe 847-855-8172 for more info, or pick up a brochure in the lobby today! God is good, all the time!

Sound Team:  We are looking for volunteers to run sound for Sunday services.  Experience is not necessary – we will train.  Questions?   Contact Laura Kline at laura.kline@joylutheran.org

Joy Bridge Group is looking for people of all skill levels to join them once a month to play bridge.  The group meets the 4th Wednesday of every month at 7 pm.  If you would like more information please contact BJ Sutton at 847-856-3111 or BJSUTTON7007@ aol.com.

Joy Bowling League is looking for 2 more people interested in bowling this year!!  That will fill up all our teams. Please sign-up on the kiosk or contact BJ Sutton at 847-856-3111 or BJSUTTON7007@ aol.com.

First Impressions Team is looking for volunteers (ushers, greeters and communion servers) for a 3 month rotation. Stop at the table in the lobby to sign up or contact Cheryl O’Neill at 847-362-4569 or cheryl.oneill@joylutheran.org.

Questions about programming or ministries?  Contact the church office at 847-362-4569 or info@joylutheran.org.

CORE VALUES AT JOY!
Accepting each person as they are
Encouraging each person to grow in Christ
Revealing God thru innovation and risk-taking
Building a loving community thru intentional  relationships
Empowering each person to put their faith in action
Experiencing Joy!