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Welcoming the Power of Joy
June 16, 2022 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
How can joy be a deep and consistent part of our life? Scripture has a lot to say, as does recent research. Join in-person or online.
About this event
Joy – it is one of the qualities of life that is most universally desired. Across the world, across cultures, gender, all ages – we are all hungry to experience and to share joy. Joy has been proven to be good for us, creating numerous physiological benefits. It is mentioned in English editions of the Bible at least 130 times, and has a range of themes that repeat themselves, often focused on the praise of God as Creator and Healer and as part of the Fruit of the Spirit.
However, from a human perspective, joy is frequently misunderstood. It can be viewed simply as a fruit of our circumstances or as a feeling that passes all too quickly. Some will seek to manipulate or control it, or to artificially reproduce it with addictions or adrenaline. Others find themselves devoid of joy, and avoid being around those who are experiencing what they have given up hope for.
In this workshop, Pastors Peter Holmes and Susan Williams explore the essence of joy from a Biblical and a psychological perspective. We all have the option to welcome more joy, to grow into a deeper experience of joy and to walk in it more consistently. When we are in the midst of challenges, there is a quieter kind of joy that is just as real and can sustain our spirit. And because joy is contagious, we can learn how to let it loose to replicate in the lives of those around us.
Join us on Thursday, June 16 from 6:30 – 9:30pm MDT at The Commons in Bozeman or via live-stream. Light refreshments will be served from 6:00pm.
