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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous April 3-10, 2016
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| Upcoming Events at a glance (and quick links)
Feed My Starving Children Youth Events
JWELCA
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| A couple people have asked me where they could find a link
to the video that I showed on Easter. Like a lot of things, it can be found on YouTube. It is called Easter is Coming and was written by David Lose, one of my favorite people. David also writes a great blog called in the Meantime that you might want to check out. We keep the Wawra family in our prayers as they grieve the death
of Pam's father, Dennis Olson, who passed away unexpectedly.
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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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Middle School Youth Pizza
and Nerf Nite
at Joy Church. Thursday April 7 6-9pm
Are you ready for some fun and Food!!?? 2 mystery guests will be joining the fun! To register click here
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Feed My Starving Children Event
Join us
Sat. April 9
th
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
" Or e-mail Christy at [email protected]
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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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Saturday, April 16: St. Croix Conference
WELCA
Morning of Renewal, Bethel Lutheran Church, 920 Third Street, Hudson, 8:15 AM - Noon. Theme: "Be Still and Know That I Am God: Finding God in the Midst of our Active Lives." Pastor Amelia Houdek, associate pastor at First Lutheran Church in New Richmond, will be speaking on seeing God at work in our daily lives and in the world around us. Registration fee of $5 will be paid by JWELCA. Contact Emilie Horken or Marcia Lindseth if you'd like to attend this morning of inspiration and fellowship.
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Sunday, April 24:
JWELCA Spring Banquet, 5:00 pm.
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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Many thanks to all those who helped transform our sanctuary for Easter |
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!!
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
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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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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Wednesday Supper Menu
- Apr. 6 Fajita Chicken over rice
- Apr. 13 Baked Potato Bar
- 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
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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 3
8:15 Ken & Linda Wilson
10:00 Melissa & Ben Miller
and family
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April 3
8:15 Marv Lindseth
10:00 Russ Jensen
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April 3
8:15 Mary Jonikas
Dick Horken
Wayne Lundgaard
10:00 Russ Jensen
Lincoln Newmann
Hope Olson
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April 10
8:15 Mike & Pauline Volkman
10:00 Susan Metcalf
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April 10
8:15 Carol Peterson
10:00 Erica Keezer
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April 10
8:15 Carol Peterson
Phyllis Hoffmann
Marv Lindseth
10:00 Susan Metcalf
Diane Meyer
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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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Weekly Calendar
3 Sunday
8:15am Traditional Worship
10:00am Contemporary Worship
10:00am Sunday School
*4-5pm Piano recital - Holmes
4 Monday
5:30pm Sing4Joy
6:00pm Joy Unlimited
7:00pm Spirit of Joy
7:00pm Joyful Bells
5 Tuesday
6 Wednesday
7:30am High School Prayer Group Meet at Joy
5:15-6:30pm Wednesday Supper Fajita chicken over rice
5:45pm Guitar Camp
5:45pm High School Praise Band
6:30pm Worship Service
7:00pm Confirmation Class
7:00pm Shift 6/7
7:00pm Joy Choir
7 Thursday
6-9pm Middle School Pizza and Nerf night
8 Friday
#6:15am-1pm High School
Mission-a-thon at MOA
9 Saturday
#10:45am-2pm Feed My Starving
Children in Eagan, MN
10 Sunday
8:00am Bold Women Cafe
8:15am Traditional Worship
10:00am Contemporary Worship
10:00am Sunday School
#1-4pm TEC Team meet at Bethel
*7:00pm Pierce County Ecumenical
Choir Concert
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