Joy House

Support the JOYHOUSE!

2012-01-19T10:23:00.000-08:00

Keep this darling little angel smiling!

Donate all your gently used items to the

Security First Baptist Church

FUNDRAISING Garage Sale

benefitting the JoyHouse!

Call 281-352-0977 to work out the details.

ITS THAT TIME AGAIN!

2012-01-06T20:23:00.000-08:00

Security First Baptist Church is having another HUGE GARAGE SALE

for the JOYHOUSE!

Would you like to clean out you closets and tool sheds?

You can donate all gently used items to the JoyHouse NOW!

Call 281-352-0977 to work out the details.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! HAPPY 2012!

2011-12-30T19:31:00.001-08:00

The JoyHouse is looking forward to the New Year indeed!

We are expecting again, and have many plans to expand and beautify!

These plans will make it possible to comfortably accomadate 8 women at a time and also give them a laundry room to wash their clothes in.

The JoyHouse is honored to be a part of the lives of these women and these brand new babies coming into our world.

Please contact us if you would like to be a part of the JoyHouse team in any way. :)

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

2011-12-25T17:43:00.001-08:00

Thank you for all your prayers and faithful support. The JoyHouse continues to flourish and grow! Our lives are touched and deeply enriched by all the precious people God has allowed to pass through our doors.

The JoyHouse

is happy to announce that

our newest resident

is due to arrive January 11th.

2012 already looks like it will be a year full of changes and growth like never before. Very exciting times ahead!

The Woodlands United Methodist Church WOW!

2011-10-10T20:32:00.000-07:00

The Woodland United Methodist Church came out to the JoyHouse last Saturday!

They started hammering and sawing, raking and painting, organizing and building, and blessing everything they touched.

On top of all that, they removed the old swing set and replaced it with this awesome new fun play center that has already proven to be a BIG HIT!

God bless you all and THANK YOU!

40 DAYS FOR LIFE!

2011-10-02T14:47:00.001-07:00

CROSSROADS Baptist Church

2011-09-24T22:46:00.000-07:00

This past Saturday, 10 hard working dedicated strong men of God, rolled up their sleeves and blessed the JoyHouse.

They repaired two fences, cut up a fallen tree, and replaced all the outside flood lights.

They dug a trench, and ran electrical and water out to the chicken coop and the goat barn.

God bless these wonderful young men.

Thank you Crossroads Baptist Church!

You have greatly improved our lives and even the lives of the JoyHouse critters.

SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 1

2011-08-28T20:30:00.000-07:00

SECURITY FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

is having a

GARAGE SALE

for the JOYHOUSE!

If you would like to donate your gently used items please email or call and let us know. We will be selling everything from clothing to furniture and even

SNOW CONES!

Mark your calendars for FRIDAY AND SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 30th-OCTOBER 1st .

EvaJoy@theJoyHouse.net or 936-264-1884 for more information or to schedule a pick up.

This event is weeks away BUT we can take your items now!

Call and schedule.

Growing up on the JoyHouse "FARM"

2011-08-09T20:59:00.000-07:00

This little man was born here.

He has gone from merely hanging out in his diaper, to helping out with all the chores.

Things are really changing around here!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SWEET LITTLE BABY BOY!

2011-01-06T06:50:00.000-08:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS

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Marla Marla Marla!!

2010-12-15T18:23:00.000-08:00

The Ark Church has an outreach that blesses the community every month by doing minor repairs and such, and the JoyHouse is on their list. Marla first heard of the JoyHouse when she came with the group on one of those visits.

While working on a project at the house..... she noticed a room that seemed to cry out to her. Marla called and asked if she could please "adopt" the room and give it a sprousing up.

OMG! Single handedly she covered up the old dark paint with this beautiful warm mint green, she replaced the mini blinds with lovely drapes, and she has stripped the entire french door and topped it with a badly needed fresh coat of paint. She has made the dark and dreary tv room/nursery into a warm and cuddly inviting happy baby room.

Then out of the blue she stops by loaded with gifts for under the tree. God Bless Marla.

GOD BLESS THE EAGLE SCOUTS OF AMERICA

2010-11-19T14:38:00.001-08:00

The JoyHouse had a huge dangerous hole that used to be a GREASE TRAP... not anymore!

These awesome young men dug holes and placed the swingset in securely....

They cleared all the brush and debre from behind the shed....

and even removed a fallen tree from the fence.

What a wonderful blessing these Eagle Scouts have been to the JoyHouse.

Thank you thank you! God bless

Joshua Schenck -Ian Miller -Israel Miller- Mathias Frost and Scott Hall

2010-11-16T18:42:00.001-08:00

HOW DOES IT FEEL TO ADOPT A BABY?

God is so AWESOME!

2010-10-25T20:54:00.000-07:00

It is AMAZING what happens when you let go and let GOD!

The old bear claw tub is gone and the JoyHouse now has a wonderful practical safe shower!

Other than the 5 glass block windows being installed and painting the raw wood around the mirror white and a few other finishing touches, the bathroom is finished.

Isn't it beautiful?!!

Thank you to Bill Douglas -Dave Phillips -Mike Johnson -

Doug and Jeanne Mapston and all the employees of

Commercial Cabinets in Conroe!!

Everyone of you have sacrificed and blessed the JoyHouse tremendously.

Thank YOU God!

ABORTION HURTS WOMEN

2010-10-20T18:37:00.000-07:00

The Truth about abortion

2010-10-05T20:05:00.000-07:00

Please click here!

Security First Baptist Church October 1st -2nd

2010-09-22T14:51:00.000-07:00

Security First Baptist Church is having another Garage Sale benefiting the JoyHouse!

What a great opportunity to clean out your garage and drop off your donations or call us and schedule a pick up. Terry 281-352-0977 or leave a message at 281-432-7404

We will also be selling delicious SNOW CONES so bring your sweet tooth too!

FRIDAY AND SATURDAY

OCTOBER 1st and 2nd

Twas NOT for NOT

2010-09-20T18:03:00.000-07:00

Last spring Security First Baptist Church had a work day at the JoyHouse. One of the things these awesome people worked so hard on was building a GARDEN! As it turned out, the garden mix soil was too hot and all of the plants did not grow. We got plenty of black eyed peas and sweet peas , and a few tomatoes and cucumbers but that was it.

Here we are in late September and its time to plant again.

Chris and Daniel came over and mowed the property and also around the garden area. When we got out there to prepare the garden..... we discovered that, not only has the soil finally cooled down, but the seed that was planted last March is producing FRUIT!

God is so AWESOME!

Jeremiah David loves Mexican Food

2010-09-12T20:48:00.000-07:00

LABOR DAY WEEKEND at the JoyHouse

2010-09-04T21:11:00.000-07:00

What a wonderful weekend!

"Ark the community" returned to the JoyHouse and sproused things up once again. It is so great to feel the LOVE of the LORD through these compassionate people. God is so awesome!

We were also blessed by Big Lots who invited us to do our Snow Cone fundraiser. Security First Baptist Church was right there pitching in and being supportive as they always are! Blue bubble gum was the favorite flavor of the day as you can see by all the blue smiles!

We did not raise a lot of funds this weekend but we connected with people and handed out a lot of flyers.

We met so many different individuals today. Some were preachers, others teachers from the local schools, graphic designers offering their talents, CPS workers, young mothers and old grandmas thanking us for what we are doing.

It was so amazing to arrive back at the JoyHouse after such a long day, to find things so different and wonderful. Most of the trim has been painted and there is a new wall and cool new chalk board to write on.

Thank you!

What a fantastic weekend!

Growing and Changing

2010-09-01T20:27:00.000-07:00

Terry and Elizabeth Mann from Security First Baptist Church donated a wonderful corner stall shower kit for the JoyHouse Bathroom.

It is absolutely perfect!

If you are pregnant, the shower is so much safer than an old bear claw tub.

We need a few other items before we can get started on this project, but the JoyHouse is growing and changing everyday.

It is so exciting to see what God is going to do next.

THE ARK CHURCH BLESSES THE JOYHOUSE

2010-08-10T18:13:00.001-07:00

The ARK Church visited the JoyHouse and blessed us by building a linen closet and moving a door and building a wall.

This makes it possible for all of the future pregnant girls to have more privacy and peace and quiet. It also makes it possible for the sweet little baby who is currently living in the green room to be able to take his naps undisturbed. This makes for a more relaxed atmosphere for the entire house.

These wonderful people worked so hard and when they were done, they rolled up their sleeves and helped Krista and her son Christopher from Security First Baptist Church put together a swingset. It is so amazing to watch the Body of Christ coming together to support and encourage the JoyHouse.

It is not one church behind the JoyHouse, but the entire

Body of Christ.

Thank you so much

ARK family!

HOW CAN I HELP?

2010-05-06T15:39:00.001-07:00

This is a great question!

Any contribution is greatly appreciated. We need portable crib sheets, size 3 diapers, baby lotion, baby shampoo, baby powder, cleaning supplies, laundry detergent, fabric softener, dish soap, paper towels, septic safe toilet paper, feminine hygiene pads, bath soaps, shampoos and conditioners.

Everything and anything- we need it all!

Maybe you are not interested in donating finances on a monthly basis, but you would like to donate the laundry detergent or fabric softener each month. This would be a great way for you to be apart of the JoyHouse team?

If you would rather send financial support you can do so by making checks payable to the JoyHouse and mailing them to the address listed on the website or use the paypal.

This effort is only possible because of you-the body of Christ.

Security First Baptist Church LIFTs UP JOYHOUSE again!

2010-05-02T07:26:00.000-07:00

The JoyHouse Garage sale was a great success! People from several churches donated all the goods and Security First Baptist did everything else. It is amazing to see the members of this wonderful church out in the country come together and make things happen.

On Friday even with the con-sistant showers more than $1700.00 was raised.

God let us see that regardless of rain or shine HE is able. So much was donated and it takes a lot of time to set up and tear down. Johnny Beall camped on site overnight so the items could be left out. It is amazing the willingness of God's people to put themselves out for others.

On Saturday the weather was fantastic, even too hot and muggy for some (me), but the customers were steady. One wonderful lady and her family came in and found a book called "10 Prayers God Answers" with $62 in it. She hurried and brought the money to Terry at the check out. Terry thanked her for turning in the money. The lady responded "God is watching".

Jeremiah was with us during the last part of the sale. We stayed as late as we could and Terry updated the totals as they came in. Sunday morning on my way to Christ the King, I recieved a text that said the 2 day total was $3165.00. This is the address of the JoyHouse. It is so neat how God makes sure that we know from where our provision comes. The fact that the number was the same as the house number was like a big hug from God. When it was all said and done the total ended up being even more, $3305.73

GOD is behind the JoyHouse!

Security First Baptist Church

2010-04-26T08:01:00.000-07:00

The Security First Baptist Church has poured themselves into backing up the JoyHouse!

So many people from the Church rolled up their sleeves and participated in this workday!

Everything for the JoyHouse changed that day.

God used HIS people to change a piece of property into a wonderful peaceful safe home for the current and future JoyHouse residents.

ALREADY ONE MONTH OLD

2010-02-04T22:42:00.000-08:00

What a beautiful SMILE

2010-01-27T09:24:00.000-08:00

Only 3 weeks old and already realizes how awesome LIFE is...

LIFE IS GOOD!

2010-01-18T16:29:00.000-08:00

THIS WEEKEND!

2010-01-13T08:03:00.000-08:00

Below information quoted from my daughter in law-----

"I am compiling some details here about the Call Rally and the

Justice March for those who need to know:

(also: Radiant will be leading worship Weds-Sunday nights

around Houston, check our facebook for event details:)

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Radiant-Worship/20780011832?ref=ts)

Sunday, January 17th Location @ 6:00PM

We are calling for the pro-LIFE people of Houston, Texas,

and America to gather Sunday night, January 17th, 2010

for four (4) hours of prayer for spiritual awakening and

justice, from 6:00pm to 10:00pm at

Grace Community Church.

Grace Community Church
South Campus
14505 Gulf Freeway
Houston, TX 77034
Parking on Sunday is limited.

Please utilize carpools.

Monday, January 18th Location @ 9:30 AM

On January 18th, on Martin Luther King Jr.’s holiday, we

will gather by the thousands to launch a silent prayer

march through the streets to the abortion “super center”

for the nationwide press conference and prayer stand.

Catholic Charismatic Center
1949 Cullen Blvd.
Houston, TX 77023
Parking on Monday is limited.

Please utilize carpools."

JANUARY 17th - 18th HOUSTON TEXAS

2010-01-10T13:34:00.000-08:00

Jeremiah January 19th

2010-01-09T14:04:00.000-08:00

Five days later.....FINALLY leaving hospital

2010-01-08T13:02:00.000-08:00

Jeremiah had jaundice and was kept under lights all week.

Hello big world here I come!

Let's Stand!

2010-01-07T05:43:00.000-08:00

Would you like to be apart of changing our world?

Click on HOUSTON Texas

or USA

24 hours later........

2010-01-04T16:06:00.000-08:00

At 2:55 pm this beautiful little bundle of joy arrives.... healthy bouncy baby boy,

seven pounds and ten ounces!

Baby Shower and Four Days Overdue

2010-01-03T17:39:00.000-08:00

Today was the baby shower for Jeremiah David. Mom is still organizing, unpacking, washing, rearranging and playing with all the baby items. What a wonderful blessing for the soon to arrive number one JoyHouse baby. Thank you to everyone for all your prayers and the great gifts. Mom really appreciates all the support and prayers and new friendships. You are all so amazing!

Merry Christmas!

2009-12-25T06:36:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas!

I hope you are sur-rounded by those you love and that we all remember the reason we celebrate Christmas.

The JoyHouse has been blessed with it's first Resident. This is the first of many young women who will walk through these doors. Everything is moving forward as expected. Mother and Baby are doing great. The child is due to arrive on December 30th. Mom is packed for the hospital and ready to go. It is very possible that this child will wait and bless us with his arrival early next year. He will come when he is good and ready.

Mom is settled in and comfortable and enjoying the hussle and bussle of the holidays. Friends are planning a baby shower on January 3rd regardless if he has arrived yet or not. We know that he is a little boy and that his name is Jeremiah David.

Thank you so much for your prayers and support. This would not be possible without the entire body of Christ.

God is so good!

Eva Joy

DECEMBER 19th Here we go.

2009-12-19T19:29:00.000-08:00

Today a sweet little pregnant girl walked through the doors of the JoyHouse.

Thank YOU Lord!

January 27th is the day I heard clearly from the Lord to open a house for people in crisis pregnancies, 326 days later....... She is here...... the first of many precious little mamas.

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

2009-11-18T04:59:00.000-08:00

The Body of Christ has rolled up their sleeves and gotten behind the JoyHouse!

Security Baptist Church even had a Spaghetti Dinner benefitting

this effort.

THANK YOU everyone for getting involved and making a difference!

The first resident is moving in next week!

I do not feel ready... but God!

2009-03-07T13:37:00.000-08:00

Are you looking for a place to rest?

2009-02-13T22:35:00.000-08:00

2009-02-01T06:28:00.000-08:00

IT'S GONNA BE WORTH IT!

LIFE IS GOOD!

2009-01-30T07:12:00.000-08:00

JoyHouse is a place to grow and prepare for the new life you are bringing into the world.

JANUARY 27, 2009 OPEN

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