Haiti Earthquake Ministry

The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod is working to respond to the 7.0-magnitude earthquake in Haiti. Early reports indicate extensive property damage and terrible suffering among people trapped in collapsed buildings in a country already challenged by longtime political strife and poverty. Haiti is widely known as the poorest country in the western hemisphere.

"The unfolding drama in Haiti calls for unlimited mercy on the part of the people of the LCMS. The needs are urgent and overwhelming right now," said Glenn F. Merritt, LCMS World Relief and Human Care director of disaster response. "I appeal to God's people to respond as generously as possible during this most difficult time."

LCMS WR-HC is working cooperatively with Lutheran World Relief, LCMS World Mission, Haitian missionaries, partner churches, and the LCMS Florida-Georgia District to provide relief in a timely fashion. Funds are urgently needed to help Haitians who have lost loved ones and homes.

HOW YOU CAN HELP...

Pray!  Please pray for those in harm's way, who have lost loved ones, homes, and livelihoods. Please pray that Lutheran disaster response efforts touch many lives with God's hope and mercy.

Connect!  To learn more, visit www.lcms.org/worldrelief.

Give!  Donations are urgently needed! Your gifts will allow disaster response efforts in Haiti.

Donations are urgently needed! Your gifts will allow disaster response efforts in Haiti.

• Mail checks to LCMS World Relief and Human Care, noting "Haiti Earthquake Relief" to:
  LCMS World Relief and Human Care
  P.O. Box 66861St. Louis MO 63166-6861
• Phone toll-free 888-930-4438
• Online at http://givenowlcms.org

New Message Series - January 2010

An exciting new message series begins on Sunday, January 10, 2010, at Journey of Life: Nine Things You Simply Must Do To Succeed in Love and Life. This message series will be guided by the Bible and a book by Dr. Henry Cloud also called, coincidentally, "Nine Things You Simply Must Do to Succeed in Love and Life."
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Why would you want to make it a priority to be there for this message series?

• Some (or most) parts of your life just don't seem to be working well right now. You are dissatisfied and want to get things straightened out. This series will help you look at your life through new lenses that bring God's design and wisdom into the areas of your life that aren't working.
• You are the kind of person who is looking for personal growth in living a wise and fruitful life. This series will be a great overview of God's design and wisdom for leading a successful life.
• You want to be a positive influence in the lives of others. This series will provide you with a simple and clear set of principles that will empower you to be a positive influence when others seek your counsel.

Here's the schedule:

• 1/10/2010 - God wants you to be successful
• 1/17/2010 - Dig it up
• 1/24/2010 - Pull the tooth
• 1/31/2010 - Play the movie
• 2/7/2010 - Do something
• 2/14/2010 - Act like an ant
• 2/21/2010 - Hate well
• 2/28/2010 - Don't play fair
• 3/7/2010 - Be humble
• 3/14/2010 - Upset the right people

Join in the Message Discussion Webinar

This is an experiment we will try for a few weeks. Each week, Pastor John will be online on Wednesday evenings from 7-8pm for a discussion of the previous Sunday's message. If weren't able to be at Journey of Life on the previous Sunday, listen to the message online or download an MP3 by scrolling down to the Journey of Life Digital Media Player.

On Wednesday evening, go to www.dimdim.com, click on "Join a Meeting," then enter meeting code "journeyoflife" and a screen name for yourself. That's it! No software to download.

Curious about what an online Bible study might be like? Watch this recording of an online Bible study walk-thru. The only thing missing is the enlightening discussion that you would provide!

 

Welcome Gary & Sandie!

Gary & Sandie Pfleegor have come to the Journey of Life as our youth ministry team. Though Gary leans toward the older youth and Sandie leans toward the younger kids, they work as a team to bring kids into Journey of Life, build them up in Jesus Christ, and excite them for ministry in Jesus' name.

Creation, Evolution or Something in Between? Feb 20, 2010

On February 20, 2010 from 2-4pm, Journey of Life and the Lake Nona YMCA will be hosting a talk with Gary Bates, CEO of Creation Ministries International and the author of an Amazon top-50 book, "Alien Intrusion: UFOs and the Evolution Connection." Once a convinced evolutionist, the Creation message had a dramatic impact on Gary's life. He is now a young-earth creationist with a heart to communicate this life-changing information to the average ‘person in the street'.

You can learn more about Gary by reading his bio [click here for Gary's bio] and you can learn more about Creation Ministries International by visiting their web site.

Watch the video below to hear from Pastor John why this is a valuable event to attend.

Feel the Financial Freedom!

Build real wealth, sleep more peacefully, experience a more joyful marriage, and avoid regret later in life. Yes, getting your finances in order brings all these benefits and more. Dave Ramsey, national syndicated financial advice radio host, has designed Financial Peace University to get you out of debt and on the road to financial peace. Journey of Life is excited to bring this life-changing 13-week course to the community. Courses are in progress and lives are being transformed. New courses starting in January. Send an email to john@journeyoflife.org for more information.

Experience the "Magic" of a LifeGroup!

Grow Spiritually and Make Great Friends!

"LifeGroups" are what we call our home study groups because they are such a great part of life. People in LifeGroups build friendships and grow spiritually. It's never the 'wrong time' to join a LifeGroup. Click on 'Find A LifeGroup' above to see where groups are meeting and what they are studying.

Looking for Deeper Learning?

Concordia Seminary lectures 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!

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.