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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous May 1-8, 2016
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Your Opinions Matter
During the next month or two we need to have an important conversation about how we do worship and education at Joy. At our last congregational meeting we set the goals and among them are 1) provide for more opportunities for Christian Education for all ages and 2) Deepen our sense of connection to God and to one another through more inspiring worship.
Both are great goals, the question is how do we structure our ministry to reach them? That is where you come in. Start thinking and praying about it now. In the coming weeks there will opportunities for conversations and surveys, where you can share your ideas with the faith education team, who will bring forward recommendations to the vision council for the fall programing.
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As I mentioned last week, we have found a new Administrative Assistant and h
er name is Shannon Clarke and she will be starting on May 2. So stop by to introduce yourself when you get a chance. A huge thank you to Hope Olson for volunteering in the office during the vacancy.
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Join us for some
old fashioned fun!!!
Celebrating the end of Sunday School and moving into summer mode.
Joy Church Potluck
Sunday May 15th
from 11am-12:30pm.
Bring a dish to share!
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JWELCA Spring Banquet
On Sunday, April 29th, 55 women and children, including several intergenerational families, enjoyed a time of fellowship, a delicious meal prepared by Doug Keyport (with help from Robyn Keyport) and served by the men of the church, great music provided by Scott Halverson and Tom Peterson, and enjoyable activities and inspiration provided by Emilie Horken. Special thanks to Sue Hood for table decorations around the theme of "Garden Party: Seeds of Kindness." Thanks to the following people who helped with set-up and clean-up: Dick and Emilie Horken, Ken and Deanna Roen, Hope Olson, Sue Hood, Char Burgeson, and Marv and Marcia Lindseth. Thank you also to all the men who helped serve the meal: Ken Roen, Dick Horken, Jim Flatz, Lee Northouse, Russ Jensen, Ken Wilson, Doug Kokesh, Ernie Schultz, and Pastor Steve Meyer. Take time to check out the JWELCA bulletin boards in the narthex hallway for items relating to this annual JWELCA spring event!
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Congratulations Annika
Congratulations for being one of the top ten Prescott High School graduates.
We would like to recognize and celebrate graduation with all our graduates at the
10:00 worship service on May 22. We would love it if you could send a photo and brief description of your fall plans to the office as soon as possible.
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Wednesdays Shift into Summer mode
A huge
thank you to Kelly Poff for another wonderful year of Wednesday night meals. The meals have been a great way to build community...they will start up again in the fall.
Last Wednesday was also the last week for our
Shift 6/7 kids and for
Confirmation. Many thanks to the leaders who have made it possible.
Wednesday Worship continues at 6:30pm every Wednesday. As soon as the weather cooperates we will be moving outdoors. If you are traveling on weekends, this half hour informal worship is a great way to keep connected.
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Thank you to the guitar camp musicians and the Sunday School Youth for leading us in singing at worship on April 17th!!! |
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Joy Choir
Wednesday was the last rehearsal for the year for the Joy Choir. They will be sharing two songs at the 8:15 worship on Sunday.
Thanks also to our Joy Choir, Director Deanna Roen, and pianist Joan Schaack who have enriched our Sunday services for the past nine months. They will be taking a summer break and will join our services again in the fall.
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Thank yous
Thank you to Al Klein and Ernie Schultz for keeping the grass mowed and everything looking great.
Thank You
to Larry Schaack and Dick Horken for taking the slide off the playground equipment as it needs to be repaired or replaced.
Thanks to our cleaning crews who faithfully clean our church every week.
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Women's Bible Study May 10th
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All women are invited to the May Bible Study. The topic for this study is "Mary and Elizabeth: Sisters Across the Generations." Theme verses are Luke 1:26-56. This is an intergenerational Bible Study which will help us understand one another across the generations as supportive sisters, to empathize with Elizabeth and Mary's grace and disgrace, fear, surprise and joy, and to hear and heed God's calling to bear Christ to the world. Please come to either of our studies on May 10th in the Fireside Room at church: 1:30 P.M. (Wilma Timm, Leader) or 7:00 P.M. (Diane Meyer, Leader).
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Change in Men's Bible Study dates
Normally the men meet every other Saturday morning for breakfast and looking at the texts for the coming Sunday. All are welcome, check with the church office as the location sometimes changes depending on who is cooking. To avoid conflicting with the plant market and memorial day weekend we are moving the next study up to May 7 at Joy. Hope to see you then.
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Card Ministry
Thank you to the following women who have been making cards that are given to people in our congregation who are ill, grieving, or celebrating special events: Emilie Horken, Jean Setering, Deanna Roen, Susan Metcalf, Shirley Johnson, Julie Fiedler, Char Burgeson, Sue Hood, Sharyn Calton, Judy Hamann, Diane Meyer, Joan Northouse, and Lynda Johnson. The cards are also available for sale in the narthex for $2.00 - a GREAT bargain for a beautiful card! The cards were also sold at the Synod Women's Convention in Eau Claire on April 29-30 with many convention attendees commenting on how beautiful the cards are.
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Luther Park Quilt Auction
Luther Park has announced that they will be doing a quilt raffle along with their annual Heart for Luther Park Quilt Auction this year. The quilt raffle has three prizes: First Prize: Court Yard Steps Quilt (Queen/King sized quilt), valued at $1000; Second Prize: 2 weeks of summer camp in 2017, valued at $750; Third Prize: Chain saw carved bear, valued at $300. The tickets sell for $5 each or 5 for $20. The drawing will be held at the Heart for Luther Park Auction on August 13, 2016 at 3:00 P.M. You do not need to be present to win. If you'd like to buy some Quilt Raffle tickets, please contact Georgia Freidel at 715-262-3495 or [email protected].
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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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FaithWorks Event in June
FaithWorks is about having a heart to serve those in need with other people who are looking to make a difference. We may help the local schools, do yard work or pick up along the riverfront.
Join us for work projects around Prescott
Friday June 10 (noon - 5pm)
Saturday June 11 (8am-5pm)
Friday we will meet at Ptaceks Deli at noon.
Saturday meet at Ptaceks Deli area for donuts, coffee and prayer before heading out to serve
Saturday at 6pm we will gather all the teams together for a celebration party for work well done.
Cost is $10 which will get you a T-shirt, provide lunch on Saturday and help cover project costs.
We are still looking for more projects let Pastor know if you know of a project that needs doing.
If you would like to serve there is a sign up sheet in the hallway at Joy to sign up so we know how many to prepare for.
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 Youth Events
Click
here to see the complete summer list of youth events.
Vacation Bible School, Mission Trip, Music Festival,
Hiking, Camping, Cabin Time...Now is the time to get registered
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| APRIL Worship Attendance and Giving |
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Sun.8:15 |
Sun.10:00 |
Sun. TOTAL |
Wed.6:30 |
Weekly TOTAL |
| 3-Apr |
51 |
67 |
118 |
28 |
146 |
| 10-Apr |
48 |
72 |
120 |
25 |
145 |
| 17-Apr |
59 |
73 |
132 |
18 |
132 |
| 24-Apr |
54 |
64 |
118 |
40 |
158 |
| Average |
53 |
69 |
122 |
27.75 |
145.25 |
| We also had a special confirmation worship on 24-Apr with 185 in attendance |
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Regular |
Electronic |
Other |
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Total |
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Offering |
Offering |
Income |
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Income |
| 3-Apr |
$3,347.00 |
$7,786.25 |
$1,261.83 |
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$12,395.08 |
| 10-Apr |
$1,779.00 |
$3,894.50 |
$713.90 |
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$6,387.40 |
| 17-Apr |
$2,050.50 |
$1,130.00 |
$808.55 |
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$3,989.05 |
| 24-Apr |
$2,706.00 |
$1,122.50 |
$867.00 |
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$4,695.50 |
| Average |
$2,470.63 |
$3,483.31 |
$912.82 |
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$27,467.03 |
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| Budgeted Weekly Offering |
$5,780.00 |
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| April Actual Weekly Offering |
$5,953.94 |
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| *Remember we have a deficit budget and need more income than budgeted to reinstate |
| program cuts made in previous years and bring pastor's salary up to minimum guidelines. |
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March 2016 Financial Report
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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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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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Education Series
"Understanding Dementia"
Join us on May 3 at 12 noon for information and support. Lunch provided. Seating is limited. RSVP 715-262-5661 Prescott Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
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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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May 1
8:15 Norm & Shirley Johnson
10:00 Peter Gray family
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May 1
8:15 Sharyn Calton
10:00 Diane Meyer
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May 1
8:15 Phyllis Hoffmann
Tom & Carol Peterson
10:00 Wayne Lundgaard
Hope Olson
Diane Meyer
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May 8
8:15 Jason & Becky Tharp
10:00 Val & Rick Allen
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May 8
8:15 Carol Peterson
10:00 Tom Peterson
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May 8
8:15 Tom Peterson
Dick Horken
Mary Jonikas
10:00 Paul Steger
Tom Peterson
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Weekly Calendar
1 Sunday
8:15am Traditional Worship Service
10:00am Contemporary Worship
Service
10:00am Sunday School
#4:00-5:00pm Piano recital
Cheryl Holmes
2 Monday
9:00am Staff breakfast
5:30pm Sing4Joy
6:00pm Joy Unlimited
7:00pm Spirit of Joy
7:00pm Joyful Bells
3 Tuesday
4 Wednesday
7:30am High School Prayer Group
Meet at Joy
5:45pm High School Praise Band
6:30pm Worship Service
5 Thursday
7:00pm Worship & Music Team meeting
6 Friday
7 Saturday
7:30am Men's Bible Study at Joy
8 Sunday
8:15am Traditional Worship Service
10:00am Contemporary Worship
Service
10:00am Sunday School
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