The message of our culture says that joy is the thing we need in order to be happy, fulfilled, and successful. Social media feeds, talk shows, and articles all communicate to us that joy is basically guaranteed to anyone who follows their advice or completes the next checklist. But is that true? What happens when you work your way through a whole list of life hacks but still feel empty, lonely, and longing for more? Undeniably, we are all looking for joy. But where does it come from? Where do I find it? Does it last and will it satisfy me? We will find the answers in John 15:1-11 as we talk about abiding in Jesus and in His love.
Our speaker for the weekend is Cherie Scholes. She has served on staff at The Summit Church in Raleigh, NC, for the past ten years in both student ministry and women’s ministry. She is currently an Associate Campus Director at the Capital Hills Campus. She is a leader, teacher, and writer of curriculum. She is passionate about seeing people come to love God, thrive as His disciples, and engage in His mission. Cherie and her husband Robby, have two daughters, Langley and Lana. Cherie loves CrossFit workouts, good coffee, and spontaneously dancing.
Our worship leader for the weekend is Toiya Williams. She serves on staff at The Summit Church in Raleigh, NC, officially as the Central Kids Director and unofficially as a worship leader and Bible teacher. Toiya was a teacher in public schools as a Music Educator for almost two decades before the Spirit led her to take this role at Summit within the last year. She still teaches private music lessons in her home and sings with the NC Master Chorale. She is passionate about leading others to connect with God through music and creating space for women to experience God together in real life, everyday settings. Toiya loves British television, coaching basketball, Christmas, and her sweet dog, Violet.
