The New Church of Joy

The New Church of Joy Pastor Luis R. Reyes, Senior Pastor

Service Times
Sundays: 8AM & 10AM
Fridays: 7PM Church of Joy was founded in 1997 by Pastor Luis R.

Reyes
and his wife, Tricia Reyes. Our ministry is now headquartered in Waukegan, IL. the city that Pastor Louie grew up in. Pastor Louie's Pastor Louie ‘s journey began on the South Side of Waukegan and led him through training in the Armed Forces to loyal service as a Children’s Minister in a large Colorado congregation over 5 years. Not only has Pastor Louie’s life been framed by unique experien

ces, his life has also been characterized by unique sacrifice as he confronted many challenges that threatened his dream of reaching the lost with a multi-generational impact for the kingdom of God. With a relentless commitment to excellence, Pastor Louie has established a standard of ministry excellence that has established a pattern that other committed men and women have used to raise up children’s ministries in urban environments around the world. For so many years, Church of Joy had a large emphasis on reaching children and teens. Running buses and vans to local communities, Pastor Louie and the ministry of Church of Joy/Reach a Generation still to this day reaches thousands of children every single week with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Join us this Sunday at 8am and 10am for two great Sunday Morning Services!
06/13/2026

Join us this Sunday at 8am and 10am for two great Sunday Morning Services!

06/13/2026

"...The prayers of a righteous man availeth much!" James 5:16

The prayers of God's people aren't powerless! They are powerful effective and capable of changing situations when offere...
06/13/2026

The prayers of God's people aren't powerless! They are powerful effective and capable of changing situations when offered in fatih!

👔🙌 Men, this weekend is for you!Join us for a powerful Father’s Day Weekend at Church of Joy as we gather to worship, gr...
06/12/2026

👔🙌 Men, this weekend is for you!
Join us for a powerful Father’s Day Weekend at Church of Joy as we gather to worship, grow in faith, and seek God together.

✨ Friday Night at 7:00 PM, we will have a special time of prayer and anointing for all men, believing God to strengthen, encourage, refresh, and direct every man who attends. 🙏 Whether you're a father, grandfather, son, husband, or young man, we believe God has something special for you.

Then join us on Sunday for our Father’s Day Services as we celebrate all the amazing men in our lives!

📍 Church of Joy
2000 Western Ave.
Waukegan, IL 60087

We can't wait to worship with you and your family!

Don't miss Friday Night Service tonight at 7PM! We're excited about all God is doing as we continue to connect, worship,...
06/12/2026

Don't miss Friday Night Service tonight at 7PM! We're excited about all God is doing as we continue to connect, worship, and grow forward. Come expecting a great night of worship and fellowship!

🙏 Wherever you are in your faith journey, there's a message for you. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channels, Churc...
06/11/2026

🙏 Wherever you are in your faith journey, there's a message for you. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channels, Church of Joy and Official Maddie Rey, for inspiring messages that will strengthen your faith, encourage your family, and help you grow in your walk with God.

Discover teachings on:
✅ Faith & Trusting God
✅ Strengthening Your Family
✅ Biblical Parenting
✅ Overcoming Difficult Seasons
✅ Marriage & Relationships
✅ And so much more!

New content is added regularly to help you stay connected and encouraged throughout the week. 🔔 Subscribe today and share with a friend!

06/11/2026

You can be critical and complain, or you bring light to the darkness in those moments!

God never called us to reflect darkness. He called us to bring light!
06/11/2026

God never called us to reflect darkness. He called us to bring light!

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2000 Western Avenue
Waukegan, IL
60087

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+18477312117

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