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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous April 17-24, 2016
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Spring has sprung
The magnolia tree in our backyard is in full bloom. Signs of new life are all around us. During this season of Easter we gather to celebrate and recognize the gift of new life. I look forward to seeing at worship. Remember, even though our Lenten Midweek Worship is over we still have worship every Wednesday night at 6:30pm. So if you are out enjoying the beauty of creation on Sunday be sure to join us on Wednesday to give thanks to the creator. -Pastor Steve
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Painting Party cancelled :(
unfortunately we did not have enough people sign up for the painting party to be able to get our artist in...hopefully next time we can get more to pre-register.
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Sunday is your last chance to buy tickets!
JWELCA Spring Banquet
Sunday April 24 5:00pm
All women and children are invited for an evening of good food, fellowship, and fun. This year's theme is "Garden Party: Seeds of Kindness." Meal prepared by Doug Keyport and served by the men of Joy. Tickets available for sale on Sundays, April 3, 10, and 17. Adult tickets are $10.00;
tickets for children 5 and under are $5.00.
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Quilt Blessing on Sunday
Thank you to the following Joyful Quilters for making 30 quilts this past winter for Lutheran World Relief. Many thanks to our quilters: Rosemary Alexander, Char Burgeson, Sharyn Calton, Rosie Culhane, Bobbie Flatz, Georgia Freidel, Phyllis Hoffman, Linda Johnson, Mary Jonikas, Loretta Knight, Karen Lehman, Karen Lundgaard, Cindy McNeill, Diane Meyer, Joan Northouse, Tammy Orf, Joan Schaack and Wilma Timm
Also, special thanks to Marilyn Ketterling (Karen Lundgaard's mother) who provides us with some quilt tops each session and thanks to those who have provided treats, and those who have made fabric and/or monetary donations. We appreciate this important ministry of our church.
Also this Sunday at 10:00 Sunday School kids
will be singing... accompanied by the guitar campers.
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Thank you painters
Thank you to Larry Schaack, Dick and Phyllis Hoffmann, and Lee and Joan Northouse for recently
re-painting the "blue room" at the end of the hallway. We appreciate their cleaning the walls and then re-painting. It now looks "fresh as spring!"
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Annual Plant Market
Get ready to get your hands dirty and add some color to your yard. Yep, the 8th annual Joy Plant Market is
Saturday, May 14 and Sunday, May 15, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Proceeds going to the Prescott Food Shelf, St. Croix Habitat for Humanity, ELCA Missions, and Joy Worship Enhancements. You can help by:
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Donating perennial, annual, and vegetable plants
(need to be clearly marked with provided plant markers listing plant name, sun/shade and bloom color, and perennials need to be in 1 gallon pots or larger). Plant drop-off is Friday, May 13, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at Joy.
*Volunteering
for Saturday and/or Sunday activities
*Donating money
towards the Plant Market (place donation in offering plate).
*Getting the word out
to neighbors and friends
Please call one of this year's co-chairs: Bobbie Flatz (715-262-5960) or Joan Northouse (715-262-4884) with questions, donations, or comments.
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We are continuing our process of searching for a part time Administrative Assistant
for Joy Lutheran. If you are interested or know someone who may interested please visit our web page for the
job description and send a cover letter and resume to
[email protected] We have received a number of resumes which we are reviewing and will start interviewing soon.
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1:30 Women's Bible Study changing to April 19
This month we complete our 4 part study on the book of Philippians "Christian Citizenship 101" We meet in the Fireside Room led by Wilma Timm
Joy expresses its sympathy to Sue Hood.
Her cousin, Bobby Hartung, passed away on Tuesday
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Bells of the Bluffs
Celebrate spring
with Bells of the Bluffs at its May Day
concert on Sunday, May 1, at 2:00pm at First Lutheran church, 615 West 5th Street, Red Wing. The concert will feature fresh musical selections from a range of eras and genres, plus guest musicians, including First Lutheran's Joyful Ringers. Concert-goers can participate in a fundraising silent auction offering more than a dozen themed baskets. Doors will open at 1:15pm. For more information, visit
bellsofthebluffs.org.
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March 2016 Financial Report
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 Youth Events
C ALLING ALL KIDS!!!
MUSIC ...
CRAFTS... GAMES... FRIENDS ...
AND THE BEST PART....LEARNING ABOUT GOD
Vacation Bible School is
June 13-17
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Register today!!
click here
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Luther Park
Have you taken time to look at the summer camp programs offered at Luther Park and Luther Woods? While June and July may seem a long way off, the staff at Luther Park is already gearing up for another exciting summer filled with fun and spiritual growth. Luther Park offers a variety of programs for campers who have completed Kindergarten-12th grades. Whether you are a first-time camper or a veteran senior high, there is something for everyone at Luther Park! If you register and pay in full before May 1st you will receive the Early Bird Discount. To sign up for camp, pick up a brochure and send in your registration today or visit www.lutherpark.org to register online. Make your plans now to have camp be a part of your summer. Camp brochures can be found at the church or contact the Luther Park office at [email protected] or (715) 859-2215.
JWELCA is pleased to be able to offer camperships
to anyone needing financial assistance to be able to go to camp. Talk with Christy.
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More WELCA News
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Friday-Saturday, April 29-30: NW Wisconsin Biennial Synod Women's Convention, Plaza Inn and Suites, Eau Claire. Theme: "Ordinary Women Serving an Extraordinary God." Registration begins at 4 PM on Friday and concludes with lunch on Saturday. Cost is $60 until April 13 and $70 thereafter. JWELCA will pay the $60 registration fee for any Joy women wanting to attend. (Contact Emilie Horken if you are planning to attend.) Hotel accommodations are available for $99/room for up to 4 persons, including a continental breakfast. Reservations should be made directly with the Plaza hotel by calling 800-482-7829. Entertainment will be the King's Countrymen, a bluegrass gospel group from Mondovi, and keynote speaker is Michelle Rayburn. Patti Austin, President of the churchwide Women of the ELCA will be the convention guest. Several Awareness Workshop Sessions will be offered. For more information check out convention information in the Synod Women's newsletter or the convention poster on the JWELCA bulletin board in the narthex or on the Synod Women's website: www.nwswiswo.org.
If you are interested in what is going on with our NW Wisconsin Synod Women's Organization, take a look at the latest Northwester newsletter hanging on the bulletin board in the narthex hallway. You can read articles on homelessness, exploring Epiphany, human trafficking, etc. You can receive this newsletter for FREE by sharing your name and email address with the newsletter editor, Eleanor Johnson, at [email protected].
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Education Series
Join us on Tuesdays at 12 noon for information and support. Lunch provided. Seating is limited. RSVP 715-262-5661
Prescott Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
April 19 Pulmonary Disease and COPD
April 26 Parkinson's Disease
May 3 Understanding Dementia
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Wednesday Supper Menu
- Apr. 20 Ham Balls
- Apr. 27 Picnic
April 27th will be the last dinner until we come back Sept.7th.
Join us each Wed. for a meal in the fellowship hall. 5:15-6:30pm Free Will donation
We still need a dishwasher for April 20th
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Worship Leaders for March-April
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GREETERS
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READERS
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COMMUNION ASSISTANTS
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April 17
8:15 Al & Sue Klein
10:00 Josh & Brandon Pender
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April 17
8:15 Joan Northouse
10:00
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April 17
8:15 Joan Northouse
Mary Jonikas
Al Klein
10:00 Wayne Lundgaard
Hope Olson
Diane Meyer
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April 24
8:15 Carroll & Karen Lehman
10:00 Brent & Fawn Stanton
and boys
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April 24
8:15 Ken Roen
10:00 Diane Meyer
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April 24
8:15 Phyllis Hoffmann
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10:00 Susan Metcalf
Judy Hamann
Diane Meyer
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Weekly Calendar
8:15am Traditional Worship
10:00am Contemporary Worship
10:00am Sunday School
11:00am Painting Party
1-4pm TEC Team meet at Bethel in Hudson
18 Monday
10:00am Joyful Seniors
5:30pm Sing4Joy
6:00pm Joy Unlimited
7:00pm Spirit of Joy
7:00pm Joyful Bells
19 Tuesday
1:30 Women's Bible Study
7:00pm Vision Council
20 Wednesday
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7:30am High School Prayer Group @Joy
5:15-6:30pm Wednesday Supper:
Ham balls
5:45pm Guitar Camp
5:45pm High School Praise Band
6:30pm Worship Service
7:00pm Confirmation Class - 8th gr.
7:00pm Confirmation rehearsal and
photos - 9th gr.
7:00pm Shift 6/7
7:00pm Joy Choir
21 Thursday
22 Friday
23 Saturday
24 Sunday
8:15am Traditional Worship
10:00am Contemporary Worship
10:00am Sunday School
11:30am Confirmation Worship
1-4pm TEC Team meet at Bethel
5:00pm JWELCA Spring Banquet
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