Christmas in Nona 2008 - What a Wonderful Evening!

Christmas in Nona 2008 was a super success thanks to everyone who volunteered in large and small ways to make the event so wonderful! Estimates vary, but it appears that over 300 people attended the "His Story Can Change Your Story" Christmas eve and over 250 people shared in a sumptuous Christmas feast including Roast Pork, Poached Salmon and the ever-popular chocolate fountain.

Jesus Christ came into the world to take on human form, die on a cross, and be raised to life again on the thrid day, bringing redemption and new life to all who trust in him. That is worth celebrating and we celebrated in style!

In addition, nearly $3,000 was raised for the Central Florida Children's Home! Praise God for people's generousity expressing itself through their financial gifts.

Plan now to attend Christmas in Nona 2009!

Mark Your Calendars Now for 2/13 & 14

Whether you are married, would like to be married, or are divorced and would like to increase you chances of marriage the next time around, "Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage" is a seminar you want to attend. Mark you calendar now for Friday night 2/13 and Saturday morning 2/14 to learn real keys to a lasting, loving marriage.

For more information, you can visit www.laughyourway.com.

Download 1/2 letter sized flyer for handing out or inserting in your church bulletin.

Click here to be put on the information email list for the Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage seminar.

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Wayne & Grace's Kenya Mission Trip

Wayne & Grace Wilke will be leaving in January for their Missionary Service to Matongo Lutheran Seminary and Teachers College in Kenya, Africa. We encourage you to support them as they spend a few months of service helping students become Pastors and Teachers in Africa. Has established a special fund to receive donations on their behalf. 100% of the money donated to this fund will go directly to supporting our brother and sister, Wayne and Grace. We invite you to join hands with Wayne and Grace by partnering with them financially in this short-term mission trip.

You can mail a check to Journey of Life Lutheran Church, 1515 S. Semoran Blvd., Orlando, FL 32807 or use the button below. We use Paypal to process online donations but you do not need to join paypal to donate using your credit or bank card. 

"I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 

NOV 14 - OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOX COLLECTION EVENT

The Operation Christmas Child Community Food & Music Festival Collection Event was a great success! 540 shoeboxes were collected to kick off collection week for Operation Christmas Child. The final count by the end of the week was over 1,300 shoeboxes!

Special thanks to everyone who volunteered to direct parking. You were essential to a smooth-running event. And extra special thanks to Maggie Nichols for coordinating this year's Operation Christmas Child efffort!

It's not too late to participate. Shoebox collection continues at the YMCA until Friday, November 21. Need more info on Operation Christmas Child (including shoebox packing instructions?) go to www.operationchristmaschild.org.

Concordia Seminary on iTunes U

Interested in some deeper learning? Visit the Concordia Seminary area of ITunes U. You will find both deep lay level teaching and seminary level teaching for your own learning at no cost to you. Give it a try! Go to www.itunes.cls.edu.

Listen Online, Subscribe to the Podcast or Download an MP3!

IMPORTANT NOTE: The company that hosts our JOL Digital Media center is migrating to a new streaming service. Some files may not be available until October 15, 2008 or later. Please check back if the file you are seeking has disappeared.

A church for imperfect people on the spiritual journey of life

We chose the name, "Journey of Life," because we believe that every person's life is a spiritual journey. Every one of us on the journey needs a community of love, acceptance and encouragement to grow into the person we are meant to be. Journey of Life strives to be just such a community.

Every person is welcome at Journey of Life, regardless of his or her beliefs or spiritual background. As a church for people on the spiritual journey of life, we are committed to being a place where people can:

• be themselves;
• make some real friends in this community;
• learn and live profound spiritual truths in very practical ways; and
• have a really great time. (We wouldn't be introducing Journey of Life to you completely if we didn't tell you that we laugh quite a bit!)

Click on "Family Resources" to the left to reach "Ready, Click, Grow!" You will find ideas and resources for keeping your family growing together and passing on your faith to the children around you, whether you are single, married without children, married with young children, married with older children, empty-nesters, grandparents, cousins, aunts, uncles... you get the idea.

Journey of Life is about people, community, love and the wonderful life we have found as followers of Jesus Christ.

At this point, may be wondering...

 

• Do I belong at Journey of Life?

• Who is Jesus and what's the big deal about him?

• What is "Lutheran"?

Free 90-Minute Introduction to the Bible in Your Home

If you're like most people, you respect the Bible as historical literature. As the most influential book in the world, everyone ought to be familiar with it. If you are looking the meaning of life, the Bible might provide the answers you are looking for.

Here's your chance to chance to get an introduction to the Bible and ask any questions you may have about the Bible or the Christian faith that is drawn from it.

You and your friends can have an enjoyable evening in your home with good food and an entertaining presentation on the basic history and teachings of the Bible. There is no obligation, no pressure, no sales, and you will not be added to any mailing list without your consent. View the PDF flyer for more information or email Pastor John.