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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous March 13-20, 2016
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Upcoming Events at a glance (and quick links)
Youth Events
JWELCA
Financial Statement and Council Notes
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We are beginning 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]
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Men's Bible Study
The Men's Bible Study group meets every two weeks on Saturday mornings at 7:30am. Our next gathering will be Saturday March 19th.
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Thank you to all the people who helped make the 2016 World Day of Prayer Service a special event at Joy!
Thanks to the program participants, music leaders, ushers, kitchen staff, AV technician, and the World Day of Prayer planning committee. We were happy to share this day with our ecumenical sisters and brothers from the churches in Prescott. There were over 50 people in attendance, and they generously gave a World Day of Prayer offering of $453 that will be used for World Day of Prayer grants to women in Cuba and in other places in need. Thanks also, to Thrivent Financial, for donating $250 for World Day of Prayer Action Team. That money was used to purchase food items for the Cuban lunch that was served following the service.
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Luther Park
Come experience Luther Park for the first time!
Discovery Camp and Day Camp are for those who have completed Kindergarten through 3rd grade. These programs provide a safe, meaningful camping experience for those who are a little unsure of what camp might be like. Brochures are available here at the church or you can register online at
www.lutherpark.org
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 Youth Events
CALLING 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!! www.joy-church.org
OH, CANADA!!!
Join us
June 20-28
Come explore the GREAT outdoors, connect with others, care for God's creation, and have an adventure that will last a life time!! For details Call or Text Chris (715) 441-6366
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Congratulations
Sophie Tibayan
Sophie entered the Pierce County Conservation and Environmental Speaking Contest. She won the county contest, advanced on to the area contest and then proceeded to the state level contest. And she WON!!! She got a fire truck ride Tuesday for her win at state.
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Mark your calendar
and plan to attend the
St. Croix Conference WELCA Morning of Renewal
at Bethel Lutheran Church in Hudson, Saturday, April 16th, 8:15am-noon. The theme for the day is
"Be Still and Know that I am God: Finding God in the Midst of Our Active Lives."
The guest speaker is Pastor Amelia Houdek, associate pastor at First Lutheran Church in New Richmond. Sue Saarem, Synod Women's Organization president, will also be there to share more information about the SWO convention in Eau Claire on April 29-30 and give updates on other ministries and events around the synod. Cost is $5 which will be paid by our JWELCA. Contact Emilie Horken or Marcia Lindseth if you are interested in attending this special morning of fellowship and inspiration.
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More WELCA News
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Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America)
Thanks to the women who attended the March 1st General JWELCA meeting. Among the items discussed were Bold Women's Sunday, World Day of Prayer, Conference Morning of Renewal, NW Wisconsin Synod Women's Convention, the April 24th Spring Banquet, and Card Ministry Update. Donations were given to Luther Park ($100), Global Health Ministries ($100), "His Arms" Ministry for support of our orphan girl in Kenya (approximately $300), Synod Women's Organization Offering ($100), and an amount to cover shipping costs for the quilts we will send to Lutheran World Relief this year. It was also decided that JWELCA would pay the registration fee of $5.00 for anyone who'd like to attend the Conference Morning of Renewal and to pay the $60 registration fee for any woman attending the Synod Women's Convention. It was also approved to purchase two $50 gift cards to bring to the SWO Convention for an in-kind offering for Turning Point for abused women and for Grace Place for homeless families.
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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Summary of the Feb. Vision Council Meeting Feb.16,2016
The main purpose of the meeting was to connect council members with ministry teams and they will be as follows:
Worship- Joan Northouse,
Giving - Wayne Landgaard,
Service - Bobbie Flatz,
Outreach - Hope Olson,
Fellowship - Phyllis Hoffmann,
Faith Education - Kristen Gray.
Our new officiers are Tom Peterson as President, Vice President is Tom Gujer, Treasurer is Kristin Tibayan and Secretary is Donna Boatman. Tom Gujer will also replace Al Klein on the finance committee.
We had some conversation about providing timely financial information to the congregation and the finance team is working on a report as well as creating a list that prioritizes areas that will be put back into the budget as funds become available.
Executive Council is addressing employment issues.
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February Financial Report
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As of: 2/29/2016 |
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Checking Account Summary |
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Checking Account Balance |
$17,355 |
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Un-disbursed Restricted Funds |
$18,510 |
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Joy's General Fund Net Balance |
($1,155) |
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Joy Statement of Activity for 2016 |
Current |
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Actuals |
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Budget |
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Income |
$25,620 |
$50,962 |
$57,998 |
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Expenses |
$28,105 |
$56,604 |
$58,610 |
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Net gain / (loss) |
($2,485) |
($5,642) |
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Restricted Funds Balance Sheet |
Current |
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Beginning Balance 1/1/2016 |
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$17,315 |
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Restricted Funds Income 2016 |
$2,057 |
$2,987 |
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Restricted Funds Disbursements 2016 |
$1,234 |
$1,792 |
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Restricted Funds Net Balance |
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$18,510 |
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Wednesday Supper Menu
- Mar. 16- Irish Stew
- Mar. 23- No Supper Served
- Mar. 30-Stroganoff
Join us each Wed. for a meal in the fellowship hall. 5:15-6:30pm Free Will donation
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Thrivent Members
If you are a benefit member of Thrivent Financial and have 2015 Choice Dollars to direct to a registered organization, you must do so before March 31, 2016 or the funds will be unavailable to donate. The easiest way is to access your account on-line (Thrivent.com) and check your available funds. If you are not sure of your status or have any questions, call Kim at the River Falls Thrivent office (715-425-2056).
Also, if you are a benefit or associate member of Thrivent and would like to sponsor a church or community fund-raiser event with $250 of seed money donated by Thrivent, please consider doing so. The program is called "Action Team" and each benefit member can apply twice each year (every year) and associate members can apply once per year over a 3 year period. If you have any questions, talk with Jim or Bobbie Flatz (home phone 715-262-5960) and we will try to answer your questions and help you with the process.
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Worship Leaders for March
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GREETERS
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READERS
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COMMUNION ASSISTANTS
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March 13
8:15 Ken & Loretta Knight
10:00 Tag & Linda Johnson
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March 13
8:15 Andrea Barstad-Aase
10:00 Shawn Bernick
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March 13
8:15 Joan Northouse
Lee Northouse
Jim Flatz
10:00 Shawn Bernick
Susan Metcalf
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March 20
8:15 Craig & Tammy Orf
10:00 Schultz family
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March 20
8:15 Mary Jonikas
10:00 ______________
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March 20
8:15 Phyllis Hoffman
Jim Flatz
Bobbie Flatz
10:00 Chris Blanchard
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March 27
8:15 Karen & Carrol. Lehman
10:00 ____________
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March 27
8:15 Sharyn Calton 10:00 Paul Steger |
March 27
8:15 Jim Flatz
Bobbie Flatz
Ken Roen
10:00 Susan Metcalf
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Weekly Calendar
13 Sunday
Daylight Savings begins
set your clocks ahead
8:15am Traditional Worship
10:00am Contemporary Worship
10:00am Sunday School
14 Monday
5:30pm Sing4Joy
6:00pm Joy Unlimited
7:00pm Spirit of Joy
7:00pm Joyful Bells
15 Tuesday
7:00pm Council Meeting
16 Wednesday
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7:30am High School Prayer Breakfast at Twisted Oak Coffee House
9:00am Joyful Quilters
5:15-6:30pm Wednesday Supper: Irish stew
5:45pm Guitar Camp
5:45pm High School Praise Band
6:15pm Confirmation Class
6:30pm Midweek Lenten Worship Service
7:00pm Shift 6/7
7:15pm Joy Choir
17 Thursday
18 Friday
19 Saturday
7:30am Men's Bible Study
20 Sunday Palm Sunday
No Sunday School
8:15am Traditional Worship
10:00am Contemporary Worship
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