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Spirit of Prophecy Day
Guest Speaker:
Dwain Esmond
Associate Director of the Ellen White Estate
​October 21, 2017

2017 Annual Brunch
Hosted by the JOT Men
February 12, 2017

Baby Dedication of ​Daniel Semaxant
February 5, 2017



Apple Picking 
October 2016


Youth Day
August 6, 2016

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The youth of Joy of Troy led and helped to plan Youth Day. It seemed, that every time a teenager held the microphone, they had a word from Heaven to encourage us. We are so grateful for them.  


Family Weekend
April 22-23

Friday Night Worship at the Givens
Saturday Afternoon Family Talents Program
​Saturday Evening Date Night

February 2016 Adventurer Induction
Special thanks to the Macedonia SDA and Capital City SDA Adventurer clubs for fully supporting this new chapter youth ministries at the Joy of Troy!

2016 Super Bowl Party

Baptism
January 30, 2016
Three of our youth, Joshua, Aerick and Chrysolite were baptized! 

1st Advent Worship Service:
December 19, 2015

Holiday Dinner:  December 12, 2015

15th Annual Thanksgiving Choirfest - November 14, 2015


Church Happenings -
Tagalog Sabbath School Class Begins 
Adventurers Club Begins


Elder Annette's Ordination - August 29, 2015


Compassion Weekend - August 15, 2015


Children's Week - July 20-26
Money Management
Puppets
Crafts
Llama Farm


Mother's Day Lunch! - May 9, 2015 Hosted by the Men of Joy of Troy.

Bread Baking! - January 1, 2015

December Activities:  Holiday Dinner and Scarf and Mitten drive

1st Advent of Jesus Christ Worship Service - December 20, 2014.


The Joy of Troy Choir!
"Make a Joyful Noise Unto the Lord!"


Martha's Appreciation Service - Oct. 4, 2014
Martha retired from being church organist. We are thankful for her many years of service. 

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District Pastor Installation - Sept. 6, 2014
Pastor Claudio Gomez


Church Picnic - Aug. 17, 2014


Vacation Bible School - July 30-Aug1, 2014
Investigation Station!


Pastor Appreciation Day! Oct. 19, 2013

We celebrated Pastor Appreciation Day for Pastor Hugh and Deborah Langley for all the hard work and sacrifices that have expended for our church family.  We thank God for their dedication and care.

Baptism! Florentin Horja

We officially welcomed Florentin Horja into our church family in August 2013.  What a long anticipated baptism!

Baptism!  James Gorman

We officially welcomed into our church family James!   James publicly committed his life to Jesus through baptism on October 12, 2013!  Praise the Lord!

Baptism! Jennifer, Johanna & Peter

We officially welcomed into our church family Jennifer, Johanna and Peter as they publicly committed their lives to Jesus through baptism on October 5, 2013!  What a celebration! 

Vacation Bible School
July 24-27, 2013

Tell It On The Mountain!   Vacation Bible School was on a "mountain" where the children learned Bible stories that happened on the mountain.  The kids learned about the hiking gear you need on the mountain, spiritually and physically.  Most important, they learned to "TELL IT!" as they discovered Bible texts for sharing.
Compassion Weekend
March 22-24, 2013

http://compassion-now.org/

Johanna, Philip, Edna and Winny went to New York City to participate in NY13 Compassion weekend. This was a weekend of community service and Gospel sharing activities throughout New York City including an anti-gun violence march.
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March 21, 2013
Candy's Cooking Class


Candy is known for her delicious potluck dishes and was practically begged to organize a cooking class. Finally, the class came to fruition on Thursday, March 21, 2013. As you can tell from the pics, it  was a full house. The men, who were having their own meeting, were able to benefit from being at the right place, at the right time.
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January 5, 2013
Lay Pastor Installation Service

Elder Hugh Langley

We praise God for Pastor Hugh and Deborah Langley and  we invite you to join us in continual prayer for them as they press on in this new journey.
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December 8, 2012
Annual Holiday Dinner

Our Theme: "We Are Family"
Pictures by Rick Kulon
http://www.rickbkphotography.com/
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October 19 to 21, 2012
2nd Annual Joy of Troy Women's Retreat
Silver Bay Retreat and Conference Center

Our theme for the weekend was "Hearing God". In a setting of absolute beauty we communed with God and built bonds with one another.
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September 29, 2012

The Crespo's family's last Sabbath with us.  We presented Pastor Crespo with a scrapbook of letters, cards and photos from the church members.

Vacation Bible School!
August 1-4, 2012

Children and adults alike had a wonderful time exploring Babylon.  The theme was Daniel in Captivity in Babylon.
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Father's Day Picnic
June 16, 2012

The women of the church cooked up a marvelous picnic hosted in Lisa Trant's backyard.  A fun time was had by all.

Mother Day Banquet
May 12, 2012

The gentlemen of the church cooked up a spectacular banquet for the mother's and spiritual mothers in the church.   Martha Ford was honored as the oldest mother there.

Elder Hugh Langley
Honored by Albany County

May 7, 2012.  Elder Hugh Langley was recognized by Albany County for the volunteer work that he is doing at the Albany County Correctional Facility.  He was presented with an award and "recognized for providing religious consultation to inmates of the Albany County Correction Facility. They have dedicated themselves to helping distraught, troubled inmates and have given them hope and guidance."  New York Citizen One.com

Beverly Burton and Friends in Concert

On April 21, Monique Charles delivered the 11am Sermon. In the evening, Beverly Burton and friends (including Monique) presented a musical program entitled, "Identity"

Peter & Johanna's 9th
Anniversary

On March 31, 2012 we celebrated Peter & Johanna's 9th Anniversary which was on March 29, 2012.

Bell Choir Concert

March 25, 2012.  The Shenendehowa United Methodist Youth Bell Choir shared their talent with us for a full length concert. It was lovely.

Amber and Michael's Baby Shower

February 26, 2012.  The Joy of Troy Women get together for Amber and Michael's baby shower for baby Micah!

Valentine's Brunch

February 12, 2012.  The men cooked a scrumptious brunch for the ladies of Joy of Troy.  They served the ladies and did a marvelous job.

Christmas Caroling

December 17, 2011.  It actually started snowing while we were singing and  really put us in the Christmas spirit.  We had a blast caroling and handing out our cookbook and baked goodies.

Ordination of  Elder Pamela Lawlor
November 5, 2011

2011 Choirfest
November 20, 2011

Malou's Baby Shower 
Nov. 5, 2011

The Joy of Troy Women get together to celebrate the birth of Baby Bradin!  Malou was completely surprised!

Joy of Troy Women's Retreat - Oct. 28-30, 2011

The Joy of Troy Women and Friends of the Joy of Troy Women got together at Silver Lake retreat to explore the theme "Journey Together as Sisters".  Much needed rest, conversation and FUN was had by all.

Trip to Sight and Sound

The Joy of Troy Family Life Ministry sponsored a fabulous trip to the Sight and Sound theater in Lancaster, PA.

Joy of Troy Garden

This year our kids decided to take part in planting and maintaining a garden via CDCG (Capital District Community Gardens).  Keep checking our site to follow us as we watch it grow.  We've planted: Peppers, Yellow Squash, Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Basil, Watermelon, Broccoli, Onions, Butternut Squash and Red Cabbage.....yummmm

 Vacation Bible School   July 2011
Joseph - From Prison to Palace

The Children and Adults had a wonderful time immersing themselves in an Egyptian marketplace, playing Egyptian games, sampling Egyptian food and meeting Joseph!   They learned about a different characteristic of God each day and built a pyramid with "God-Sighting" stones.

Children's Day 2011

In April of 2011 the children of the Joy of Troy led out in all aspects of the Divine Service - from greeting members at the door to singing and preaching.  They even performed a skit - with the theme of 'Never Turning Back'. 

Valentine's Day Brunch

The Men's Ministry of the Joy of Troy Church holds an annual Sunday breakfast brunch for the women. 

2011 New Year's Communion

On New Year's Eve a number of the churches in the Capital District got together to take part in a communion and foot-washing service.

Apple Picking and Dessert Making Social

We took about 20 children out to pick apples, and then came back to the church for lunch.  After lunch we all joined in and made Apple Crisp, Apple Bread, Applesauce and Apple Pie......the desserts were so good we forgot to get pictures of them ....maybe next year :-)

Bronx Zoo Trip August 8, 2010

Vacation Bible School  July 21-24

Kid's and God's Communication Network - KGCN.  Kid's learn each day about a different way that God communicates with us.

Camp Cherokee July 2010

New England Youth Ensemble
May 22, 2010

The New England Youth Ensemble provided music during divine hour and a special concert on Sabbath afternoon.

Mother's Day Banquet 2010

Men's Ministry hosted a Mother's Day Banquet for all the mothers and spiritual mothers.

Father-Daughter Brunch April 2010

Joy of Troy joined arms with Capital City to host the 2nd Annual Father-Daughter Brunch.

Christmas Dinner 2009

Each year the Joy of Troy holds an Annual Christmas Dinner where we invite members and guests to dine with us and celebrate the life of Christ.

VBS 2009

Theme: Rome and the Underground Church.  Children visited Paul under house arrest in Rome and the Underground Church and learned how they had to depend on God during persecution.  At least 21 children were in attendance.

Father Daughter Brunch 2009

The Joy of Troy joined arms with the Capital City SDA Church to host the 1st Annual Father Daughter Brunch.

Howe Caverns 2009

In April of 2009 the Children's Ministry held an outing at Howe Caverns.  There were about 15 children and 8 adults in attendance.

VBS 2008

Theme: Castles and Crowns.  At least 10 Children were in attendance to learn about characteristics of God through the stories of kings and queens in the Bible.

Revival 2007

In the Fall of 2007 the New York Conference of Seventh-Day Adventist held a multi-site revival in the Capital District. 
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