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Some of our ministries are:
Partnering with Kirk Adams Elem. School Building relationships with first responders in the East Las Vegas community Helping homeless teens with Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth Ongoing partnership with East Valley Family Services. Including collecting food monthly to be donated to their food pantry. Providing backpacks and school supplies to grandparents raising their grandchildren (Senior Respite) |
Journey United Methodist Church Yard Sale
April 26, 2025 7:00 thru 11:00am Front Parking Lot of the Church 6450 Stewart Ave. Las Vegas, NV. 89110 |
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
1 Corinthians 15:19-26 John 20:1-18 Click on the Scripture to read it on BibleGateway. |
HOLY WEEK SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES
AT JOURNEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH April 17 - Maundy Thursday Service at 6:00pm - All are welcome to participate in this special service. As part of this service Pastor Jaycee Salangsang will conduct washing of the hands.
April 18 - Good Friday – Journey is an open door, come as you are church. All are welcome and invited to participate in viewing the Stations of the Cross, which will be located inside the church building. Individuals will have the opportunity to walk the indoor labyrinth as they observe the Stations of the Cross. Doors of the church open at 7:30am and will close at 7:00pm, on Good Friday, thereby allowing individuals to participate during a time of their convenience and schedules. April 20 - Easter Sunday:
6:30am Sunrise Service will be held outside on the East side lawn of the church. There will be a light breakfast offered between the sunrise service
and the 9:30am service. 9:30am Easter Sunday Service
There will be an Easter Egg Hunt at 10:30am with an opportunity
for the children to take a photo with the Easter Bunny.
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Thoughts about this week’s Scripture
John 20:1-18
John 20:1-18
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It is Easter; let there be light! Let there be color and music and joy. In everything, let there be joy as we worship this day. We certainly understand that, for many, this day is driven by tradition. And that’s a good thing. Can it really be Easter in our tradition if we don’t sing “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today”? I don’t think so. But there are new songs that your community has not sung that could be sung. The key is a balance between tradition and innovation, between the comfortable familiar and the edgy new territory.
We want to hear great music on Easter Sunday. But even more importantly, we need to sing great music. The participatory element of worship is essential. We are the worshipers, after all. The ones in front are prompters helping the whole congregation offer their best as we gather in worship. We all love being captivated by an excellent choir. We all are moved by a powerful, compelling preacher. |
But worship happens when the whole congregation stands to sing, or bows to pray, or offers a testimony to some or to all. Worship comes from the hearts of the whole body who have gathered.
Let there be life in the midst of the congregation. Don’t hesitate to ask, “How can I pray for you?” instead of saying “Good morning? (or maybe in addition to saying, “Good morning!”) Be gentle and respectful but be hospitable and invitational. And always remember that the invitation is to a life of faith, a call to discipleship, not to join a church. Joining the church should be helpful and a benefit to that life. Lead with Jesus. We’ve come through the shadows of Holy Week, and Easter morning has dawned once again. Christ is risen! Whether 2,000 years ago or today, this is a simple, yet irrational declaration: Christ is risen! We don’t fully understand Resurrection. |
We can’t make logical sense of it. But it is perfect and fitting for God, whose steadfast love endures forever because even death cannot stop Love. So, listen and sing along with Dolly Parton’s “Light of a Clear Blue Morning,” giving thanks to God whose love never ends, never fails, and brings us into new life today and every day.
Discipleship Ministries
May we see things that can be seen only through eyes that have cried, Lord Jesus. May we hear your voice. May we waste no time in going to our siblings with the thrilling news of an empty tomb and the hope that does not disappoint.
Alleluia! Amen. |
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Meeting on Wednesday's
Wednesday, April 23rd will be our last class. We will follow along the Walk to Emmaus after Easter. From 6 to 7:30pm. Lenten Soup and Study: "Meeting Jesus at the Table" The Gospels are full of stories of Jesus sharing meals with disciples, friends, even tax collectors and Pharisees. Whether multiplying bread to feed a whole crowd, relaxing with his inner circle, or telling curious elites stories about even greater banquets, Jesus imparts wisdom as he shares the wine and grants forgiveness as he distributes the fish. This eight-chapter resource provides biblical insights along with thought-provoking queries regarding our own time, such as whom should we invite to Sunday dinner and who is left out and left behind in our culture today. Join the Journey community as we will share soup and fellowship time as well as learning what it means to Meet Jesus at the Table. Call 702-437-8598 or email: [email protected] for more information. |
Yoga class on Saturday, April 26th
from 11 a.m. to 12 noon. Come to see if it's something you are interested in. It is exciting that we have people of all ages and abilities. Marcia is the instructor and gives advice to participants with different limitations. It might be the best thing you’ve done in a while! This will be our last class until the fall. 
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Come Join Us!
United Women in Faith Founded in 1869, the organization now has nearly half a million members. UWFaith offers all women opportunities for spiritual growth, leadership development, transformative education and service and advocacy. Its current advocacy priorities are climate justice and racial justice, including ending criminalization of communities of color and mass incarceration. United Women in Faith shall be a community of women whose PURPOSE is to know God and experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship, and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church. Recent mission activities include our partnership with a neighborhood school, Kirk Adams Elementary School; establishing relationship with local first responders; collecting food throughout the year for East Valley Family Services; sponsoring a weekly prayer circle; and pledging financial support to the national United Women in Faith for ministries around the world. |
United Women in Faith
We meet on Tuesday, May 13th for the General Meeting at 10:30am in the Fellowship Hall. You are invited to bring a sack lunch for our time of fellowship. Contact me if you have questions.
Allie Lakey, Journey United Women in Faith President Call 702-437-8598 If you have any questions Journey United Women in Faith unit aligns our activities with the Purpose of United Women in Faith. 
United Women in Faith
is encouraging everyone to donate new undergarments (socks and underwear) for the youth at Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth throughout the 6 weeks of Lent 2025. This project will culminate on April 27, 2025, with the blessing of the RECEIVERS of these garments on UNDIE SUNDAY! Then, they will be delivered to NPHY during the following week. We will have laundry baskets for collecting the undergarments (both male and female) each Sunday between March 16 and April 27. If you have any questions, please call/text 702-301-4556 or email Debora at [email protected] |
Men, You’re Invited on Saturday, May 10th For a time of fellowship and breakfast at 9:00am at Journey UMC
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Do you have a restaurant or store
that you regularly visit? Enroll in Journey UMC’s RaiseRight program and purchase Gift Cards for those everyday purchases. You are using money you plan to spend anyway, but a percentage of the gift card amount is donated directly to Journey UMC. To get started, you can enroll by CLICKING HERE or SCAN the QR code above. Journey UMC's Enroll Code is K3HSJM971UGT https://www.raiseright.com/enroll?enrollCode=K3HSJM971UGT |
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Journey is a handicap-accessible building
with a large sanctuary, that can be used for weddings, meetings, concerts, lectures, workshops, and other special events, please call the office for details. (702) 437-8598 |
Journey United Methodist Church
"A Christian Community, sharing love
in service with all people as we grow
into God's word. We are Journey!"
6450 Stewart Avenue,
Las Vegas 89110
702.437.8598
"A Christian Community, sharing love
in service with all people as we grow
into God's word. We are Journey!"
6450 Stewart Avenue,
Las Vegas 89110
702.437.8598