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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous June 5-12, 2016
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| Upcoming Events at a glance (and quick links)
Youth Events
Weekly Calendar Monthly Calendar
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Summer Worship Schedule has begun!!!
Sunday 9:30am blended style
Wednesday 6:30pm informal campfire
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Summer is just getting started, but already we are making plans for the fall. Education is a life long process and one of our goals for Joy Lutheran is to "offer opportunities for Christian Education for all ages." We are still working out the details, but there will likely be a slight shift in the time for the late service, to give us more time for an education hour in between worship services. The primary focus for this time would be on adult education, with the goal of being able to offer two different classes each Sunday. What would be helpful at this point is knowing what kind of classes you would like to see for Adults. We would have a variety of classes taught by pastor and others. There is a sheet of paper in the narthex for you share your ideas. Thank you.
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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 on an easel in the Narthex at Joy to sign up so we know how many to prepare for. Or register online by clicking
here
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June 12 Blessing of the Wheels
We encourage you to bike to worship on June 12 if possible and we will have a blessing of the wheels. We will bless any wheels you have: bikes, trikes, strollers, skateboards, scooters, you bring it and we will bless you and it for safety this summer. For those of you with motorcycles to bless we will have the blessing at the beginning of the service so you still will have time to get over to Ellsworth for the Road Rally at 10:30 (see below for details).
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English Lutheran Church: 1st Annual Motorcycle Blessing & Road Rally!
10:30 Bike & Rider Blessing
10:45 Ride Departs
Sunday, June 12, 2016 at English Lutheran Church, 229 West Main Street, Ellsworth, WI. There will be a 2 hour ride and stop along the way for lunch. (Those without a motorcycle are welcome to follow in their cars too!) $10 per driver/rider. Proceeds benefit youth camperships. Contact event organizer, Pastor Jeff for more details: [email protected]
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Birthday Party at Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
JWELCA will be serving cake and ice cream at the June 15th Birthday Party at the Prescott Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. If you can help by donating a cake or ice cream and/or coming to serve at the Birthday Party on Wednesday, June 15th at 3:00 PM, please sign up on the sheet in the Narthex. Thanks for your help!
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Vacation Bible School
There's still time to sign up!! Vacation Bible School is June 13-17, 2016 at Joy Lutheran Church. Kids going into 1st-6th Grade, 12 - 5pm. Kids going into Kindergarten, 12 - 3pm. Register
Here.
There is also still a need for assistance! Please check the boards in the Narthex to find out how you can be of service. Thank you!
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Be sure to take a stroll down Joy's Hallway and check out the ever-changing and informational bulletin boards!!!
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Please Pray for our Joy Kids!
Some of our Joy Church college kids are going places!
PLEASE PRAY for Greta Lapcinski as she leaves for Rwanda today to study about their history and culture.
PLEASE PRAY for Sara Deaton as she will be doing mission work at Glacier National Park beginning June 5th for 3 months.
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Hotdogs and S'mores at Worship
When you join us for worship on Wednesday nights at 6:30pm we close worship by gathering around the campfire to roast hotdogs and make s'mores. It is fun and delicious. Grant money has provided the food, so invite your friends to come join you for a short, informal, interactive, campfire worship, followed by great food. We meet in the nice shady area on the east side of the church (under the cross tower).
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We put the "fun" back in Electronic "Fun"d Transfer
Giving your offering by electronic fund transfer is easy and convenient and a great way to ensure consistent, faithful, regular, first fruits giving. But if you are like me, I miss being able to put something in the plate as an act of worship. So we have created laminated "I give electronically" cards for you use at worship. Just pick one up from the basket at the back of the church and use it like you would use an offering envelope and we will recycle them back to the basket to be used again next week.
If you are not using electronic fund transfer but would like to get started, or would like to modify the amount you give please contact the church office or our bookkeeper, Sue Hood to get you started.
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Synod Assembly Highlights
Representing Joy Lutheran at the Synod Assembly last week were Shawn and Mandy Bernick and Pastor Steve. Carol Peterson was also there as a voting member and Tom Peterson, and Marv and Marcia Lindseth were there as guests. Carol Peterson was recognized for her years of service (pictured) upon her retirement.
We gathered under the theme "When Pigs Fly...or with God all things are Possible". We had great worship and inspiring speakers. Among the resolutions passed were: adopting the operational mission plan, new standards for compensation, recognition of Spirit Lutheran as a new congregation of the synod, establishing an LSS Sunday, and authorizing a Synod Capital we are calling "Bold Generosity" ( you will be hearing more about this later). There were also resolutions addressing climate change, human trafficking, and the doctrine of discovery. If you would like to see more information check out the bulletin board in the hallway.
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We are church for the sake of the world...
Click
here to watch a video of our
Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton as she reflects on what it means to be church for the sake of the world. This video was shared at our Synod Assembly
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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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| MAY Worship Attendance and Giving |
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Sun.8:15 |
Sun.10:00 |
Sun. TOTAL |
Wed.6:30 |
Weekly TOTAL |
1-May
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58 |
42
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100 |
8 |
108 |
8-May
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56
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60
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116
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10 |
126 |
15-May
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52 |
81
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133 |
21
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154 |
22-May
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67
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43
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110 |
14 |
124 |
29-May
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9:30 AM
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60
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60
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26
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86
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| Average |
58
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57
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104
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16
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120
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Regular |
Electronic |
Other |
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Total |
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Offering |
Offering |
Income |
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Income |
| 1-May |
$2,193.89 |
$7,753.75 |
$488.00 |
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$10,435.64 |
8-May
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$2,180.00 |
$1,222.50 |
$1,162.76 |
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$4,565.26 |
15-May
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$2,728.36 |
$3,934.50 |
$2,511.00 |
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$9,173.86 |
| 22-May |
$1,641.22 |
$1,147.23 |
$5,583.39 |
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$8,371.84 |
29-May
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| Average |
$2,185.88 |
$3,514.50 |
$2,436.29 |
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$32,546.60 |
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| Budgeted Weekly Offering |
$5,780.00 |
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| May Actual Weekly Offering |
$5,700.38 |
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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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NURSES NEEDED FOR SUMMER AT LUTHER PARK!!!
Luther Park Bible Camp is looking for a Nurse!
Registered Nurses, Retired Nurses, or Nursing Students to be the Nurse for the full summer, June 12-August 12 or to serve as the nurse for just one or two weeks of the summer! Contact Jacquie Scoates 715-859-2215 or [email protected] for more information.
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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]. ***Raffle Tickets will also be available for purchase at Joy Lutheran Church!! Please contact Shannon in the Office to purchase.***
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Electronic Waste Recycling Day
Thursday, June 9th, 8:30 am to 11:30 am a the High School Parking Lot, Saint Criox Street, Prescott, WI, 54021. Each item may have a recycling fee. Sponsored by the School District of Prescott, City Council of Prescott and the Cable Commission. All data is guaranteed to be destroyed and wiped out. For more information, please see the flyer in the front entrance to Joy.
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Our Neighbors' Place Casino Night Fundraiser
Our Neighbors' Place is an award winning local social service non-profit fostering self-determination by connecting individuals with support, housing, and shelter services in Peirce and St. Croix Counties. They provide an array of resources and referrals to individuals and families in need of assistance and are hosting a Casino Night Fundraiser Thursday, June 16th, 2016 at Killarney Hills Golf Course from 6-10pm. Advanced tickets are $20 or $25 at the door. Ticket includes dinner and admission for one. Advanced tickets can be purchased at Freeman Drug or ONP Day Center, 122 W. Johnson St, River Falls, WI. Or call: 715-426-9000
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Pierce County Dairy Breakfast - Saturday, June 18th, 2016
Serving from 8:00am to 12:00pm. Cost is $6.00 - Adults; $4.00 - Ages 6-12; 5 and under are free!
Location: LeAllen Huppert Farms, W8191 US Hwy 10, Ellsworth, WI, 54021.
Attractions: Educational Farm Tours, Hands-on Kid's Activities, Antique Tractor Display.
Menu: Dad's Belgian Waffles, Sausage, Deep Fried Cheese Curds, Flat Pennies Ice Cream, Milk, Water and Coffee.
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GREETERS
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READERS
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COMMUNION ASSISTANTS
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JUNE USHERS
(ALL MONTH)
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June 5
9:30 Ken & Linda
Wilson
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June 5
9:30 Marcia Lindseth
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June 5
9:30 Phyllis Hoffmann
Marv Lindseth
Hope Olson
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Jerry Pederson
Norm Johnson
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June 12
9:30 Dick & Em Horken
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June 12
9:30 Em Horken
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June 12
9:30 Phyllis Hoffman
Sue Hood
Wayne Lundgaard
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Jerry Pederson
Norm Johnson
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Weekly Calendar
5 Sunday
9:30am Worship Service
6 Monday
7 Tuesday
8 Wednesday
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7:30am High School Prayer Group Meet at Twisted Oak
6:30pm Worship Service
9 Thursday
10 Friday
12-5pm - Faith Works - Meet at Ptaceks Deli at noon
11 Saturday
8am - 5pm - Faith Works - Meet at Ptaceks Deli at 8am
6pm - Faith Works celebration
12 Sunday
9:30am Worship Service
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