Greater Joy Community Church

10/31/2026

10/30/2026

Tomorrow Is JOYVILLE!

Happy Friday, Greater Joy Family! 💚

We’ve prayed. We’ve planned. We’ve prepared. And now… JOYVILLE is TOMORROW!

As we head into this final day of preparation, let’s remember why we’re doing all of this.

It’s not just about candy, games, decorations, or activities.

It’s about creating a space where families feel welcomed, loved, safe, and seen.

📖 “Let all that you do be done in love.”
— 1 Corinthians 16:14

So today, let’s:

🙏🏾 Pray over every family who will attend
💚 Encourage our volunteers
🍬 Finish gathering candy and supplies
🎪 Prepare every station with care
🙌🏾 Serve with joy and flexibility
✨ Be ready to let our light shine

🎃 JOYVILLE: THE NOT-SO-SPOOKY FUN HOUSE

📅 Tomorrow — Saturday, October 31
🕔 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
📍 Greater Joy Community Church
1000 Westover Hills Blvd., Richmond, VA 23225

💚 FREE & open to the community!

Families can enjoy:

🍭 Candy Carnival
🧪 The Boo-Bbling Lab
🦸 Hero Headquarters
🎃 Pumpkin Patch Workshop
🎨 Face Painting
☕ Joy Café
🔥 S’mores
✨ Glow Tunnel
📸 Photo Park
🎈 Inflatable fun
…and more!

🎟️ Complete registration at the event for a chance to win a $50 or $25 Amazon Gift Card!

🍬 And yes — if you still want to donate candy, we will gladly accept it!

Greater Joy, let’s finish strong and prepare our hearts to serve. Invite your family, invite a friend! All are welcomed!

Tomorrow, we welcome the community. Today, we pray over the assignment. 💚

10/29/2026

💚💛 HAPPY PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH! 💛💚

Today, we celebrate and honor our beloved Pastor, Rev. Shamara B. Haynes, MDiv! 🙌🏽

Pastor Haynes, thank you for your faithful leadership, powerful preaching, unwavering prayers, countless sacrifices, and genuine love for God's people.

Your dedication to God, Greater Joy Community Church, and the community does not go unnoticed. You continue to lead with grace, wisdom, compassion, and a servant's heart.

We love you, we honor you, and we appreciate ALL that you do! ❤️

💐 Greater Joy family, join us in showing Pastor Haynes some love in the comments!

10/29/2026

Happy Thursday, Greater Joy Family!

As we get closer to JOYVILLE, today is a good reminder that serving others is one of the ways we live out our faith.

📖 “Serve one another humbly in love.”
— Galatians 5:13

Every smile, every welcoming word, every bag of candy, every volunteer hour, and every small act of kindness can make someone feel seen, valued, and loved.

JOYVILLE is more than an event.

It’s an opportunity to open our doors, welcome our community, love on families, and show the joy of Christ through the way we serve. 💚

🎃 JOYVILLE IS JUST 2 DAYS AWAY!

📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
📍 Greater Joy Community Church
1000 Westover Hills Blvd., Richmond, VA 23225

Families can look forward to:

🍭 Candy Carnival
🦸 Hero Headquarters
🧪 The Boo-Bbling Lab
🎃 Pumpkin Patch Workshop
🎨 Face Painting
☕ Joy Café
🔥 S’mores
✨ Glow Tunnel
📸 Photo Park
🎈 Inflatable fun
…and more!

🎟️ JOYVILLE RAFFLE

Families who complete our registration will be entered for a chance to win:

🎁 $50 Amazon Gift Card
🎁 $25 Amazon Gift Card

💚 Admission is FREE and everyone is welcome!

🍬 Still want to help?
We are still happy to accept candy donations as we make our final preparations. One bag or several — every donation helps us bless the children and families who will join us.

As we prepare, let’s continue praying for our volunteers, our children, every family who will walk onto our grounds, and every opportunity God gives us to make a meaningful connection.

Let’s serve with joy, love our community well, and let our light shine. ✨

10/28/2026

📢 GREATER JOY COMMUNITY CHURCH

Bible Study Cancellation Notice

Good afternoon, Greater Joy Family!

Please be advised that there will be NO Bible Study tonight, Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

We encourage everyone to take this time for personal prayer, reflection, and studying God's Word.

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to coming together again soon!

💚💛 Greater Joy Community Church

Called to Live. Commanded to Love. Commissioned to Serve.

10/27/2026

🍎🍊 Greater Joy Fruit Fundraiser Reminder! 🍊🍎

Greetings, Greater Joy Family! 💚💛

Our Fruit Fundraiser is officially underway, and we’re encouraging every member to participate and help us make it a success!

This fundraiser is another opportunity for us to work together in support of the ministry and mission of Greater Joy Community Church. Every purchase, every order, and every contribution helps make a difference.

📌 Important Reminder:
All money collected must be turned in to Sis. Joyce Hicks no later than:

📅 Friday, November 6, 2026

Let’s continue to support one another, spread the word, and do our part to help this fundraiser grow! 🍎🍐🍊

Thank you in advance for your generosity, participation, and continued support of Greater Joy.

💚 Growing in Faith. Serving with Love. Impacting Lives.

10/26/2026

This Is the Week — Walk in Purpose
Happy Monday, Greater Joy Family! 💚🍂

A new week is here, and this one is a big one for us.

JOYVILLE is this Saturday! 🎃✨

As we move through the final days of preparation, today’s reminder is:

Walk in purpose, not pressure.

There may still be things to finish, supplies to gather, details to confirm, and last-minute needs—but we don’t have to let the work steal the joy from the assignment.

📖 “Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.”
— Proverbs 16:3

So this week:

🙏🏾 Pray over every detail.
💚 Serve with a willing heart.
🙌🏾 Encourage the people working beside you.
🌿 Stay flexible when plans shift.
✨ Remember WHY we’re doing this.

We’re creating more than an event. We’re creating a space where children and families can feel welcomed, loved, safe, and connected to our church and community.
🎃 JOYVILLE — THIS SATURDAY!
📅 Saturday, October 31
🕔 5:00 PM–8:00 PM
📍 Greater Joy Community Church
1000 Westover Hills Blvd., Richmond, VA

We’re still accepting:

🍬 Candy donations
🛒 Amazon Wish List items
🙋🏾 Volunteers
🎪 Station support
💵 Financial donations

Amazon Wish List: https://a.co/040jGWaO

Every contribution helps us finish strong.

Greater Joy, let’s make this a week of prayer, preparation, teamwork, and JOY!

Serve with purpose. Prepare with excellence. Love our community well. 💚

10/26/2026

🙌🏽 Pastor Shamara B. Haynes preached a mighty word today at Greater Joy!

Coming from Psalm 118:17, her message, “The Survivor’s Assignment,” reminded us that we have a testimony to share! 💗

“I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.”

As we celebrated our cancer survivors and remembered those we hold dear, we thanked God for life, strength, and purpose. Your story can encourage someone else—keep living, keep serving, and keep declaring what the Lord has done! 🙌🏽

Thank you, Pastor Haynes, for a powerful and timely word! 💚💛

10/25/2026

GJCC Worship Service
Pastor Shamara B. Haynes, MDiv
1000 Westover Hills Blvd.
Richmond, VA 2325