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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous March 20-27, 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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Holy Week Begins
Holy Week begins on Sunday with Palm Sunday. This is the time we set aside time to tell the story of the Jesus, especially his suffering and death, setting the stage for the celebration of the resurrection a week from Sunday. It is the part of the story many of us would rather not have to think about, but is very important. To help us do that we have two special worship services...they have strange names: Maundy Thursday and Good Friday.
Our best guess as to what "Maundy" means is that it comes from the latin word "mandatum" meaning commandment, referring to Jesus giving his disciples a new commandment: to love one another each the way that Jesus loved them. At this service we will focus on the events of the last week of Jesus' life, picking up after the triumphal entry with palms and culminating with Jesus sharing a meal the night before he was betrayed.
The next day (Good Friday) we will gather again to continue the story, picking up with the arrest, trial and crucifixion of Jesus. I remember being confused as a kid as to why we would call this day "good". It seemed to me to be the opposite of good. Actually here the word "good" is derived from "God" in the same way that "good-bye" came from "God be with ye". So it is "God's Friday", focused on the purpose of the incarnation of God among us, to redeem and save.
There won't be a lot of preaching at either of these services. They will focus on the story (this year from the gospel of Luke. especially chapters 22-23) along with music and images that will bring us into the story. If you are travelling this week with spring break and can't be with us, I invite you to pack a Bible or Bible storybook to be able to enter into the story wherever you are.
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Holy Week Schedule
Palm Sunday March 20 8:15 & 10:00am
Maundy Thursday March 24 6:30pm
Good Friday March 25 6:30pm
Ecumenical Easter Sunrise Worship
6:30am Freedom Park
Festival Easter Worship 8:15 & 10:00am
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Easter Pancake Breakfast
Join us for a great meal on Easter Sunday, serving from 7:30am until noon. The meal will be prepared and served by our youth as a fundraiser for the summer mission trip. If you can help provide supplies (see the peel and stick board in the narthex) it will allow more of the proceeds to go to the mission trip.
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Order Your Easter flowers today
Sunday is the deadline to get your Easter
flowers ordered so we have them in time for Easter. There is an envelope in the narthex for you to use to enclose your $10 payment and indicate if the flowers are in memory or in honor of a loved one.
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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]
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Feed My Starving Children Event
Join us
Sat. April 9
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for a trip to
Feed My Starving Children
in Eagan, MN. We will be packing meals for starving children around the world.... Come HELP make a difference!! This is an event for everyone...but space is limited so sign up early. Kids Kindergarten-7
th
grade can sign up with a parent, and students 8th - 12
th
grade are able to participate with or without a parent. We will be leaving from JOY CHURCH at 10:45am and Returning at 2pm. We will be carpooling. To sign up text names to Christy at 715.441.6366 include "
FEED
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Choir Concert April 10
Mark your Calendar
for the
Pierce County Ecumenical Choir Concert
here at Joy on Sun. April 10 at 7pm. This 30 member choir will sing a variety of songs ranging from familiar hymns to praise and worship and gospel music.
The name of this year's concert is "Hallelujah". The free will donation will be used to support the local food pantry and local ministries.
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Next Bold Café April 10
Bold Café is the name we give to our monthly gathering of young adult women. It is an informal time for women to gather to talk about faith and things that matter. If you missed our last meeting, check out the
Bold Cafe E-zine to check out the topic of "Envy". Our next gathering will be Sunday, April 10 at 8am in the fireside room.
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Card Ministry
Check out the card rack for new cards. The card ministry met on Saturday March 12th and made about 140 new cards. These include cards for Easter and Mother's Day. Thank you to all who support our ministry.
At $2 a card it is a bargain for a fine handcrafted card, plus it supports a great ministry.
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| Vision Council 2016 Back row: Kristen Gray, Tom Gujer (VP), Donna Boatman (Secretary), Wayne Lundgaard, Steve Meyer (Pastor), Christy Canfield (Dir. of Ed. & Youth), Front row: Kristin Tibayan (Treasure), Marcia Lindseth (JWELCA), Bobbie Flatz, Phyllis Hoffman, Hope Olson, Joan Northouse, Tom Peterson (President) |
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 Highlights from the March Vision Council Meeting March 15,2016
Business:
-Orientation for new Council members
-Reclassification of some revenue to revise the budget to make a better distinction between general and dedicated funds.
-formed a team to explore how we can make it possible for people to use credit cards for making payments
-received a draft of the new Joy Employee handbook
Visioning:
Began a conversation on the Wednesday Night Worship and how it fits with our vision. We will be seeking in put from the congregation on what it might look like in the future.
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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 |
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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 |
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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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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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Luther Park
Do you enjoy spending the days outdoors and playing sports?
Luther Park
offers the Basketball Camp where 4-8th graders learn and improve skills in basketball each morning and enjoy their favorite camp activities in the afternoon. Brochures are available here at the church or you can register online at
www.lutherpark.org
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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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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
Be sure to make plans to attend the Synod Women's Biennial Convention April 29-30 in Eau Claire at the Plaza Hotel and Suites. The theme is "Ordinary Women Serving an Extraordinary God." There will be singing, praying, fellowship and awareness sessions on a variety of topics, along with lots of laughter, all wrapped up in a warm Christian experience. Make your reservations at the Plaza Inn and Suites early at 1-800-482-7829 and ask for the Women of the ELCA room block, #8696 for the reduced rate of $99. For information on SWO Convention Scholarships, contact Marcia Lindseth or Emilie Horken.
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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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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Wednesday Supper Menu
- 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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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 20
8:15 Craig & Tammy Orf
10:00 Schultz family
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March 20
8:15 Mary Jonikas
10:00 Tom Peterson
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March 20
8:15 Phyllis Hoffman
Jim Flatz
Bobbie Flatz
10:00 Hope Olson
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March 27
8:15 Karen & Carrol. Lehman
10:00 Matthew McCarthy
Wayne Lundgaard
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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
Dan Olson Leah Lundgaard |
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Weekly Calendar
20 Sunday Palm Sunday
No Sunday School
8:15am Traditional Worship
10:00 Contemporary Worship
21 Monday
10:00am Joyful Seniors
5:30pm Sing4Joy
6:00pm Joy Unlimited
7:00pm Spirit of Joy
7:00pm Joyful Bells
22 Tuesday
23 Wednesday
No Wed. night meal
No Confirmation Class
No Shift6/7 Class
7:15pm Joy Choir
24 Thursday
6:30pm
Maundy Thursday Worship
25 Friday
6:30pm
Good Friday Worship
26 Saturday
9:00am Decorating the sanctuary for Easter
27 Sunday Happy Easter
No Sunday School
6:30am Sunrise Service at Freedom Park
7:30am Easter Breakfast at Joy
8:15am Traditional Worship
10:00am Contemporary Worship
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