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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous April 24-May 1, 2016
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We have found a new
Administrative Assistant
Her 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.
Affirmation of Baptism
This Sunday, 14 of our young people will be affirming their baptism (confirmation) at a special worship service at 11:30. I know that in the past, space issues gave rise to the need to have a special service, but I am hoping that many of you will join us for the service at 11:30. As a congregation you were there when they were baptized 14 years ago, and you promised to help them grow in faith. It would be great if you could be there to help them celebrate this milestone as well. They will each be sharing their personal faith statement. Worship will be lead by our youth and the youth band (The Way, the Truth and the Life). Please continue to keep our young people in your prayers throughout their faith journey.
A big thank you to Christy Canfield and the small group leaders: Steve Kaufman, Rachelle Schroeder, Katie Wawra, Carly Wood and Helen Stoeckel for guiding and mentoring them along with the members of Joy who have taught Sunday School and helped provide for faith formation.
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Seriously....
back row: Christy Canfield, Alex Ewing, Kyla Truttman, Zach Maaske,
Christian Timmins, Jacob Boatman Smaida, Carson Schroeder, Jackson Hundt,
Natalie Canfield, Andrew Shelstad, Pastor Steve Meyer.
front row: Emily Pederson, Olivia Dolan, Chloe Rohl, Kyra Miller, Calihan Sterud. |
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Quilt Ministry
On Sunday, April 17th, thirty quilts made by our Joyful Quilters were dedicated and blessed at both church services. Thanks to all the quilters who met weekly and made these quilts from last January through March: Rosemary Alexander, Char Burgeson, Sharyn Calton, Rosie Culhane, Bobbie Flatz, Georgia Freidel, Phyllis Hoffmann, Linda Johnson, Mary Jonikas, Loretta Knight, Karen Lehman, Karen Lundgaard, Cindy McNeill, Diane Meyer, Joan Northouse, Tammy Orf, Joan Schaack, and Wilma Timm.
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Visit to Lutheran World Relief Warehouse
On Wednesday, April 20th, several of the quilters delivered the quilts to the Lutheran World Relief Warehouse in South St. Paul and received a tour of that packing facility. The quilters report that it was fascinating to see how thousands of quilts made by quilters from all over the United States are packed into bundles of about 30 quilts each and bagged and then shipped to places all over the world to help people in need. Thanks to our quilters, who by their time and labors, are reaching out across the world to extend help and aid where so desperately needed!
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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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Thank you
Letter from Executive Director of the Women of the ELCA sent to Joy Lutheran Church Women and Joy congregation after our Thank Offering Gift of $700
was received:
Dear Joy Lutheran Church Women of the ELCA,
Thank you for supporting the ministries of Women of the ELCA with your gift of $700. Your faithful generosity makes a real difference. Thank you!
In 2015, among other projects, Women of the ELCA planned and presented a creative program to teach the youth of the church about human trafficking at the ELCA Youth Gathering--what will 2016 bring? New projects and ministries are ready to be taken up -- and thanks to your generosity, Women of the ELCA will be ready and able to take up these new ministries with joy.
In the meantime, your churchwide board and staff members are working on plans for the Tenth Triennial Gathering to be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 13--16, 2017. Keep an eye on www.welcatg.org for more information as it becomes available.
Your generosity makes all this possible, and so much more. Thank you. To learn more about our ever-growing work together, please see www.womenoftheelca.org.
Your giving really does make a difference. Thank you.
With gratitude, Linda Post Bushkovsky, Executive Director
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JWELCA Spring Banquet
Sunday April 24 5:00pm
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.
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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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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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March 2016 Financial Report
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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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Friday-Saturday, April 29-30: NW Wisconsin Biennial Synod Women's Convention, Plaza Inn and Suites, Eau Claire. Theme: "Ordinary Women Se
rving 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.
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Education Series
Join us on Tuesdays at 12 noon for information and support. Lunch provided. Seating is limited. RSVP 715-262-5661
Prescott Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
April 26 Parkinson's Disease
May 3 Understanding Dementia
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Wednesday Supper Menu
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 24
8:15 Carroll & Karen Lehman
10:00 Brent & Fawn Stanton
and boys
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April 24
8:15 Ken Roen
10:00 Diane Meyer
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April 24
8:15 Phyllis Hoffmann
Carol Peterson
Ken Roen
10:00 Susan Metcalf
Judy Hamann
Diane Meyer
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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 _________
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May 1
8:15 Carol & Tom Peterson
Phyllis Hoffmann
10:00 Wayne Lundgaard
Hope Olson
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Weekly Calendar
24 Sunday
8:15am Traditional Worship
10:00am Contemporary Worship
10:00am Sunday School
11:30am Confirmation Worship
1-4pm TEC Team meet at Bethel
5:00pm JWELCA Spring Banquet
25 Monday
5:30pm Sing4Joy
6:00pm Joy Unlimited
7:00pm Spirit of Joy
7:00pm Joyful Bells
26 Tuesday
1:00pm PACA @ St john's
27 Wednesday
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7:30am High School Prayer Group
Meet at Joy
5:15-6:30pm Wednesday Supper:
Picnic - last dinner until Sept. 7
5:45pm Guitar Camp
5:45pm High School Praise Band
6:30pm Worship Service
7:00pm Confirmation Class -8th gr.
7:00pm Shift 6/7
7:00pm Joy Choir
28 Thursday
TEC Retreat weekend
29 Friday
Synod Women's Organization Convention
TEC Retreat weekend
30 Saturday
Synod Women's Organization Convention
TEC Retreat weekend
7:30am Men's Bible Study
May 1 Sunday
8:15am Traditional Worship Service
10:00am Contemporary Worship Service
10:00am Sunday School
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