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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous May 8-15, 2016
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Youth Events
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Kicking off new preaching series The book of "The Acts of the Apostles" in the New Testament is the action packed story of the first followers of Jesus. For continuity, it makes more sense to read it like a book from beginning to end, instead of looking at isolated passages. So you are invited to do that (it is only about 35 pages). We have created a reading guide so you know which part of the book we will be focused on. To view the reading guide click here. If you have questions as you read send them to [email protected] so we can reflect on them together.
In order to get through 20 episodes there will be different sermons on Sundays and Wednesdays. If you miss a Sunday you can always catch up on YouTube.
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Greetings Joy Lutheran Church
Members! My name is Shannon Clarke and I am your new Administrative Assistant.
I am very excited to be a part of the Joy community. I live in Hastings with my husband, Daniel, our Black Lab, Walker, our Boxer, Woody, and cat Cheetah. Dan and I have been married for 10 years and enjoy an easygoing country lifestyle. In our spare time, we enjoy traveling, camping, motorcycling, hot rods, boating and visiting with family and friends. My family and I own a hotel and restaurant called The Grant House Hotel & Eatery in Rush City, MN. That is where I was working before coming here. I have also been a Dispatcher for a Powersports Auction Company and a Flight Attendant for the Department of Defense. I look forward to getting to know you all on a more personal level. Please feel free to let me know how I can be of service to you!
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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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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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Graduate Recognition Sunday
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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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. Or register online by clicking
here
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Wednesdays Shift into Summer mode
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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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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 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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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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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 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
Hope Olson
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May 15
8:15 Julie Fiedler
Judy Hamann
10:00 Vicki & Emily Bowen
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May 15
8:15 Tom Peterson
10:00 Chris Blanchard
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May 15
8:15 Lee Northouse
Carol Peterson
Tom Peterson
10:00 Chris Blanchard
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Weekly Calendar
8 Sunday
8:15am Traditional Worship Service
10:00am Contemporary Worship
Service
10:00am Sunday School
9 Monday
5:30pm Sing4Joy
6:00pm Joy Unlimited
7:00pm Spirit of Joy
10 Tuesday
1:30pm Women's Bible Study
6:00pm Team Leaders' Meeting
7:00pm Women's Bible Study
7:00pm Executive Team Meeting
11 Wednesday
# 7:30am High School Prayer Group
Meet at Joy
5;45pm High School Praise Band
6:30pm Worship Service
12 Thursday
13 Friday
5:00-7:00pm Plant sale drop-offs
14 Saturday
9:00am-5:00pm Plant Market
15 Sunday
8:15am Traditional Worship Service
9:00 Plant Market
10:00am Contemporary Worship
Service
10:00am Sunday School - last day
11:00am - 12:30pm Celebrate Joy Pot Luck
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