Everyone is searching for something. Forgiveness, hope, family, purpose, connections, help, redemption…

THE LIST IS ENDLESS, BUT THE ANSWER IS SIMPLE.

 
Jesus! God’s gift, given to every person, regardless of your history, no matter your current situation, with a promise of a blessed future.
 
Just COME & SEE!
 
         
 
2023 Theme:
 
In a world filled with shifting sand, that comes in many forms (politically, socially, sexually, mentally and so many others), we want our focus this year to be Foundation and having an unwavering faith, no matter what the world throws at us. Join us this Sunday as we “Pursue” a “Destination” to an unwavering faith and living an “Intentional” and “Authentic” life of “Discipleship” that establishes a firm “Foundation”. Just Come and See!
 
 
 
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Sunday School @ 9am
Worship Service @ 10am
Located at: 508 Jefferson St. 
St. Joe IN 46721 
 
 

Who We Are

St. Joe Church of Christ is here to CONNECT people with God and each other, to provide an atmosphere where we can GROW our faith in God, and to SERVE one another in the name of Christ.

 What We Believe

1. St. Joe Church of Christ is a congregation that recognizes the Bible as God’s inspired and authoritative word (2 Timothy 3:16).
 
2. We believe that Jesus Christ is God’s only son and that He is literally God in the flesh; becoming a man after already existing as God in Heaven (John 1:1,14; Philippians 2:6-11; Colossians 1:17).
 
3. We believe that Jesus died on the cross, on purpose, so that He might be the perfect sacrifice for our sins (Romans 5:1-8).
 
4. We believe that Jesus rose from the dead on the third day after He was crucified. His resurrection demonstrated His power over death and validated His words and ministry (1 Corinthians 15:3-7).
 
5. We believe that Jesus will return some day to take us to be with Him in Heaven, and that He will reign with absolute power and authority (Matthew 24:36-44, 1 Thessalonians 4:16,17).
 
6. We believe that a person needs to accept Jesus Christ to be saved from sin and to go to Heaven (John 3:16; 14:6).
 
7. We believe the way to be saved is found in the Bible. It says that a person must hear and believe that Jesus is God’s Son (Romans 10:14); they must understand that they have fallen short of God’s Glory by sinning against God (Romans 3:23); they must realize that they cannot make it to heaven on their own merits: it is by God’s grace that we are given the opportunity to be saved (Ephesians 2:8,9; Romans 6:23); they must confess their belief in Christ and be willing to place their trust in Him (Romans 10:11); they must be baptized (immersion) into Christ for the forgiveness of their sins and the gift of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:38; Matthew 28:19; Romans 6:3-7).
 
8. We believe the Holy Spirit indwells true believers and acts as a Counselor, Comforter, Teacher, Developer of spiritual fruits and Giver of spiritual gifts (John 14:25,26; Galatians 5:22,23; I Corinthians 12:4-6; Ephesians 4:11-13).

9. We believe the church is God’s people (Matthew 16:18), consisting of those who are saved in Christ. The church is to give glory to God in worship (Ephesians 5:19,20); to evangelize (Matthew 28:19); and to teach the believers how to bring glory and honor to Jesus in their lifestyles (Ephesians 4:5), recognizing Him as Head of the church (Ephesians 5:23).

 
We know that is a lot to take in, so just
Come & See!

Church Staff & Leaders

Preaching Minister:

Donny Goff

Donny has been in ministry since 1997. He and his wife, Casy, have three children. Morgan is grown and married. Brady, who is at Central Christian College of the Bible, and Austin, who attends Eastside High School. The family enjoys games and movies, as well as trips to zoos and aquariums. Donny is an avid aquarium keeper, something his wife calls an obsession. This obsession has spilled over into ornamental ponds as well. He is also a fan of reading, and enjoys sci-fi. Donny is not shy and you will find he is an open book about all that God has done in and through his life. From mistakes to triumphs, he gives all the credit to God, and wants to help others grow in the relationship with Christ.

You can connect with Donny via Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

Associate Minister:

Dustin Cross
Dustin graduated in 2012 from Central Christian College Of The Bible but has been involved in ministry since 2006. Dustin is married to Tianna and they are excited for what the future has in store for them in St. Joe. They are the proud parents of a sweet little girl, Sadie & a furry little one named Brodie… Yes he is a  dog! Dustin  has a vast array of interests which include music, art, pizza, Nerf, and Legos, just to name a few. Dustin loves to have fun and loves to get people involved in that fun. He looks forward to building relationships with the people in the church and community and wants to help them realize God’s great love for them and discover what that means for their loves.
 
 

Elders

     Carlyle Holman
     Rod Laux
     Jerry Storer
     Jerry Markle
     Allen Holman   
     Walter Prosser

Deacons

    Jason Holman
    Mike Mills
    Les Yoder
    Joe Prosser

Treasurer

    Joe Prosser
 

Custodian

    Kelly Talik

Secretary

     Casy Goff
 

Preschool

    Arielle Graber & Tianna Cross

 PAST  SERMONS

 Audio Playlists

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Apr 23, 2023
Easter Sunday
Series: Past Sermons
Early on the first Easter Sunday, Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene and then later to the women who were returning to the tomb. And soon after that He showed Himself to ten of His disciples in the Upper Room, and then to Peter all by Himself. But the fifth appearance was perhaps the most astonishing of all. And it's the one I want to tell you about today. On that first Easter afternoon, as the sky darkened toward dusk, Jesus appeared to two men who were traveling from Jerusalem to Emmaus, and this is were we are today. Join us for Easter Sunday.
 
#stjoecoc #comeandsee #Foundation2023 #anunwaveringfaith
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  • Apr 23, 2023Easter Sunday
    Apr 23, 2023
    Easter Sunday
    Series: Past Sermons
    Early on the first Easter Sunday, Jesus appeared to Mary Magdalene and then later to the women who were returning to the tomb. And soon after that He showed Himself to ten of His disciples in the Upper Room, and then to Peter all by Himself. But the fifth appearance was perhaps the most astonishing of all. And it's the one I want to tell you about today. On that first Easter afternoon, as the sky darkened toward dusk, Jesus appeared to two men who were traveling from Jerusalem to Emmaus, and this is were we are today. Join us for Easter Sunday.
     
    #stjoecoc #comeandsee #Foundation2023 #anunwaveringfaith
  • Apr 23, 2023The ‘Gemstone’ of Baptism
    Apr 23, 2023
    The ‘Gemstone’ of Baptism
    Series: Past Sermons
    We are continuing our yearly theme of Foundation. The idea is that we will build our faith on the only true foundation, Jesus. And then we will have an unwavering faith. The theme verse for the year is 1 Peter 2:4-8. So far this year we have looked through the Old Testament and saw that Jesus was talked about, prophesized about. We looked at how Jesus came into the history of mankind at the Christmas event. We have just gone through Easter and have in a way jumped towards the end of the earthly ministry of Jesus, and now backing back up to the early part of Jesus’ ministry. Join us as we explore all four gospels and find The ‘Gemstone’ of Baptism. #stjoecoc #comeandsee #Foundation2023 #anunwaveringfaith
  • Apr 19, 2023Easter: What if?
    Apr 19, 2023
    Easter: What if?
    Series: Past Sermons
    What if…. Have you ever played the what if game? What if you won a million dollars? What if you lost your job? What if you got the promotion? What if they left you? What if..? There are lots of what if we can think of. Some are small and insignificant, while others are life changing. 1 Corinthians 15. In this chapter, Paul plays the what if… he talks about what would be true if there was not a resurrection of Christ from the dead. What if He remained in the grave? Join us as we find out. #stjoecoc #comeandsee #Foundation2023 #anunwaveringfaith
  • Apr 2, 2023Simeon’s Peace
    Apr 2, 2023
    Simeon’s Peace
    Series: Past Sermons
    “Now I can die in peace”? People say this after they meet a sports hero, so some celebrity. Some might say this once they fulfilled something on t heir bucket list. But what would truly make you proclaim, “Now I can die in peace”? Peace is one of those topics that people want, but don’t seem to know how to get, and definitely don’t know how to keep. Join us as we hear about Simeon’s Peace and how we can have it too.
     
    #stjoecoc #comeandsee #Foundation2023 #anunwaveringfaith
  • Mar 26, 2023The Call of Christmas: The Bad Guy
    Mar 26, 2023
    The Call of Christmas: The Bad Guy
    Series: Past Sermons
    This year we are going through the gospels, to closely examine the life of Jesus. In this sermon series we have looked through the various individuals that were at the birth of Christ, the Christmas event. We started with the parents, with Mary and Joseph. How they were confused and perplexed about this event. And yet God called them and gave them the assurance and encouragement needed. We looked at the shepherds, how God called them. And we to need to be seeking after our Savior daily. Last week we looked at the wise men, the magi. And looked at the true meaning of worship. Today we look at one more character of the Christmas event. King Herod. Every story has its bad ‘guy’ it seems. Join us as we hear the Call To Christmas: The Bad Guy #stjoecoc #comeandsee #Foundation2023 #anunwaveringfaith  
  • Mar 12, 2023The Call of Christmas: The Shepherds
    Mar 12, 2023
    The Call of Christmas: The Shepherds
    Series: Past Sermons
    We all have our routines. The basic way we go about living our lives on a daily basis. The ordinary day does give us comfort and reliability. Sometimes we want more, we want something different. We want something extraordinary. As we continue our Call to Christmas sermon series, we come to look at the shepherds. Every year at Christmas, people talk about the smelly shepherds. The people God specifically invited to see the Messiah. The people that no one would have ever asked. Let’s look at these shepherds and the Call Of Christmas.   #stjoecoc #comeandsee #Foundation2023 #anunwaveringfaith
  • Mar 5, 2023The Call of Christmas: The Parents
    Mar 5, 2023
    The Call of Christmas: The Parents
    Series: Past Sermons
    This year our theme is Foundation. We are looking at how we can have an unwavering faith. Our theme verses are 1 Peter 2:4-8. Because we want to make sure our faith is fully on Christ, we are going through the gospels. To pick through the various verses, events and truths that will help us all grow more and more in our faith. And that brings us to Christmas. But we cannot skip over this section just because we had Christmas 2 months ago. So join us as we hear the Call to Christmas: The Parents.  #stjoecoc #comeandsee #Foundation2023 #anunwaveringfaith   Video premieres on YouTube at 10am. https://youtu.be/pnkhDVbhJUs
  • Feb 26, 2023Euangelion: The Great I Am – The Gospel of John
    Feb 26, 2023
    Euangelion: The Great I Am – The Gospel of John
    Series: Past Sermons
    The first four books of the New Testament are called the Gospels. Euangelion. What does Euangelion mean? Good News. The first Gospel account is of Matthew. Matthew shows Jesus to be from the tribe of Judah. Matthew shows Jesus as a King, like a Lion. Mark focuses on the suffering aspect of Jesus. How Jesus came to serve, like an Ox. Last week we looked at Luke. Luke shows the humanity of Jesus, that God came down and became one of us. Jesus was fully man. And now we come to the last of the gospel accounts. John.  We have looked at Jesus the King. Jesus the Servant, and Jesus fully man. What could John show us?
     
    #stjoecoc #comeandsee #Foundation2023 #anunwaveringfaith
  • Feb 19, 2023Euangelion: The Son of Man- The Gospel of Luke
    Feb 19, 2023
    Euangelion: The Son of Man- The Gospel of Luke
    Series: Past Sermons

    In our overview of the Gospels, of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, we have seen that the focus of each of these accounts of  Jesus’ life have a slightly different focus. And in God’s infinite wisdom, God has brought these together to help us get a better understanding of who Jesus is. While at the same time showing continuity of the Old and New Testaments. The Four Gospels are four pictures of Christ: the lion, the ox, the man, and the eagle from the cherubim of Ezekiel. The lion is the symbol of Christ the King, Matthew. The ox is the symbol of Christ the servant, Mark. And today we look at Luke. In this euangelion, good news about Jesus, the author Luke focuses on Jesus as the Son of Man. Join us!

    #stjoecoc #comeandsee #Foundation2023 #anunwaveringfaith

  • Feb 15, 2023Euangelion: The Suffering Servant- The Gospel of Mark
    Feb 15, 2023
    Euangelion: The Suffering Servant- The Gospel of Mark
    Series: Past Sermons
    Today we are going to look at the book of Mark, the Gospel of Mark. Marks gospel is the earliest written of the four gospels, written in the early 60s AD. Mark was probably written for Christians in Rome where he wrote the Gospel. Mark wants them to know that in an environment where people worship many gods, Jesus is the one true Son of God who can truly help them. How Mark shares the good news is different than the other three gospels. Join us for Euangelion: The Suffering Servant, The Gospel of Mark. #stjoecoc #comeandsee #Foundation2023 #anunwaveringfaith

Calendar of events

 

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Online Worship-      
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 Adults Bible Study- Online Bible Studies are available on our YouTube Channel. For more information click here!
 
 
 
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OUR MISSIONS

(click to go to the ministry’s website)
 

International Disaster Emergency Service

 I.D.E.S.

355 Park 32 West Drive
Noblesville, IN 46062
Phone: 317.773.4111
Email: ides@ides.org
 

Woodburn Christian Children’s Home

24902 Notesine Rd.
Woodburn, IN 46797
Phone: 260.632.5551
 

Lake James Christian

Camp & Retreat Center

1880 West 275 North
Angola, IN 46703
Phone: 260.833.9933
 
 

Christian Campus House

Trine University

400 South College St.
Angola, IN 46703
Phone: 260.665.6771

Blessed Portion Ministries

PO Box 188 
Garrett, IN 46738
Email: theblessedportionministries@gmail.com
 

Hearten House

PO Box 807
Auburn IN 46706
Email: heartenhouse@dciconline.org
 

Inspiration Ministries

138 E. 7th St.
Auburn IN 46706
Email: info@inspiration-ministries.org
 

CRAM Worldwide, INC

1291 Airport Pkwy
Greenwood, IN 46143
Phone: 812.275.6476

GIVE

Our God is a God of abundance and He loves to give. He sacrificed willingly on the cross and then invited us into fullness of life. As His children, we are called to imitate Him. Our generosity in giving is a demonstration of God’s character and a response to what He has done for us.

Student Ministries

Jr. High Ignite

Wednesday Evenings 6:30pm-8:30pm
6th-8th grade AT THE CHURCH.

Sr. High Amplify

Wednesday Evenings 6:30pm-8:30pm
9th-12th grade AT THE CHURCH.
Do to schedule conflicts, times for youth group do change. Be sure to check the calendar for an accurate time and date of each youth group. 

UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS:

click the image for more information
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High School Summer Trips
 
 
 

TeenServe 2023

Ages: Entering 9th grade thru Current Graduates

Date: June 25 – July 1 at Iowa Falls, Iowa

Cost:  A $160 CGS Scholarship has been applied to the base cost leaving the total balance at $285. A $95 payment is due by 3/26 to reserve your   student’s placement. The remaining $95 payments are due 4/23 & 5/21. Total payments can be made also.

Click here to register!
 
Online payments can be made here
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

CIY- Move 2023

Ages: Entering 9th grade thru Current Graduates

Date: June 26 – 30 at Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green Ohio

Cost:  A $160 CGS Scholarship has been applied to the base cost leaving the total balance at $240. An $80 payment is due by 3/26 to reserve your student’s placement. There are only 20 places available. The remaining $80 payments are due 4/23 & 5/21. Total payments can be made also.

Click here to register!
 
Online payments can be made here
 
 

A Christ Based Ministry of

St. Joe Church of Christ

Phone: 260-337-0442
 
Click the name for Meet the Teacher info. 
 
Director: Arielle Graber
 
Teacher: Tianna Cross
OFFERING:
  • VERY EXPERIENCED STAFF
  • INDOOR PLAY AREA
  • 3 & 4 YR. OLD CLASS (Tuesday-Thursday)
  • 4 & 5 YR. OLD CLASS (Monday, Wednesday & Friday)
  • CLOSELY FOLLOW DEKALB EASTERN SCHEDULE
WE DO:
  • CONSTRUCTION
  • INTERACTIVE LEARNING
  • SMART BOARD LESSONS
  • CREATIVE PLAY
  • EARLY LITERACY
  • DISCOVERY
  • AND MUCH MORE!

Monday-Wednesday-Friday

8:45a-12:30p
Ages 4 & 5 year old’s- Offering Kindergarten Readiness. *$75 per month

Tuesday-Thursday

9:00a-12:30p
Ages 3 & 4 year old’s- Offering Intro To Pre-K
*$63 per month
*Tuition will be increasing for the 2023/2024 school year.    M/W/F – $100    &     T/Th – $75
Scholarships may be available, please contact us for information. 
 
We would love to have your child attend our school!
 
 
It’s time for EARLY registration for Little Joes Preschool
2023/2024 School Year!
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Register online HERE!
Registration Online Payment HERE!
 
 

Dates To Remember:

April 27/28—Hat Day

Exact dates TBA—Parent/Teacher Conferences

May 12—Closing Program @ 6:30 pm

May 11/12—Last day of school & Field Day

 

 Just Come & See!

Connect With Us

Sunday School
Sunday @ 9am

Worship Service
Sundays @ 10am

Telephone
260.337.0442

Email
stjoecofc@gmail.com

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