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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous May 22-29, 2016
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| Upcoming Events at a glance (and quick links)
Youth Events
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Survey results help set a direction for us...
Thank you for your in put with the survey last week. A couple things were clear from the responses. There is a desire by many for some dedicated time for Christian Education on Sunday mornings. The other thing that was clear was that there was a clear preference for integrating education and worship by those who have children in Sunday school.
We are still working on what that might look like. A likely scenario would to move the late worship service to 10:15 to give more time for education between services for all ages but with a renewed focus on adult education. Parents would have an option to have their children attend faith formation during the education hour, or they could choose to have their children do faith formation during the 10:15 worship time. Everyone would start worship together with a very intentional cross-generation focus to the beginning of worship, then the youth could be excused for a more focused children's ministry time and return for the close of worship.
The Education team will be working on the details with the Worship team. If you have questions or concerns or suggestions now is the time to raise them as we are making plans for the fall. Thank-you.
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Special Offering this Sunday!
As part of our
offering for the Synod Assembly this weekend here will be
special offering envelopes available for your use on Sunday to contribute to the
Famine Relief Fund in Malawi and the ELCA World Hunger Fund.
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| Last Wednesday we had a beautiful night for outdoor worship. Join us every Wednesday at 6:30pm as we gather around the campfire (hotdogs and smores provided) for a time of informal worship as we continue our journey through the book of Acts |
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Summer Worship Schedule:
Sunday Worship:
starting
May 29th,
There will be one blended style worship at
9:30am.
Wednesday Worship
every week at 6:30pm (outdoors whenever possible
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Thank You Sunday School Teachers, Subs and Helpers!
Linda Stockwell, Brittany Shelstad, Natalie Canfield, Alexsis Lahn, Renee Braun, Chelsea Marshall, Julia Cleasby, Mari Sommer, Kjerstin Carlson, Jan Canfield, Mandy Bernick, Charlie Canfield, Abbi Nawrocki, Debbie Gunderson, Stephanie Brantner, Nichole Singh, Josh Pender, Kiarra Craig, Nicole Wawra, Lucia Zara, Kristen & Pete Gray, Kim Cleasby, Annika Carlson, Amanda Thies, Lisa Jenkover, Tracy Banitt, Jennifer Hanson, Jennifer Hudak, Nikki Rindquist, Karley & Jason Amidon, Sayla Stockwell, Gabbi Gujer, Erin Boatman and Ella Schultz.
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Kick Off the Summer
Prescott community event: Friday, June 3rd from 5-8pm at Lion's Park (across from the Middle School). We have reserved a spot for Joy Lutheran Church to sell Popcorn. Hope Olson will need help for a generator to run the popcorn machine, transporting the machine and anyone willing to make and sell popcorn. Call or email the church or Hope, ( [email protected]) (715-262-3724) if you can help. 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 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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Celebration of Life for Edna Mae Helmer
Edna Mae Helmer, age 81, passed away peacefully, Sunday May 16, 2016 at the Lutheran Home in River Falls, WI.
Edna was born September 22, 1934 in Maiden Rock, WI to Charlie and Bertha (McCrae) Hague. She later met Darold Helmer and they married on July 6, 1964. She is survived by children: Karen (Leo) Swanson, Ronnie (Tracy) Linder, Rita (Ken) Hinz, Debbie Linder, Paul (Dawn) Linder, Darold (Deana) Helmer, 16 grandchildren: Christopher, Rachel, Mitch, Amanda, Katie, Adam, Alisa, Courtney, Justin, Amy, Vanessa, Nicole, and Shawn,Cassandra, Heather, Mariah and 12 great-grandchildren, and one brother Russ Hague.
She is preceded in death by her parents Charlie and Bertha, husband Darold Helmer, granddaughter, Terry Lee, 3 brothers, Gordie, Jerry, Earl, and 2 sisters Grace Hague, and Bernice Funk.
Funeral service for Edna will be 11:30 Friday, May 20, 2016 at Joy Lutheran Church, Prescott, Wisconsin. Visitation will be 10:00- 11:30 the same day prior to the service at the Church. Private family burial will be in Pine Glen Cemetery on Monday.
Hill Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Prescott, WI is assisting the family with arrangements.
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Thanks for the great support of the 2016 Plant Market. We raised over $4000 to support Habitat for Humanity, Our local Food Pantry, ELCA World Hunger and the ministries of Joy Lutheran |
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Another wonderful Joy Potluck Dinner |
 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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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.
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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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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].
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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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Letter Received from Lutheran World Relief
Dear Women of Joy Lutheran Church,
Thank you for your generous gift to Lutheran World Relief's Quilt and Kit Shipping Fund! Your donation ensures that LWR Quilts and Kits get into the hands of a person who needs it.
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ith your help, we have delivered Quilts and Kits to Jordan, to people who have fled the ongoing conflict in Syria. For refugee families, your gift means so much. A School Kit can make the difference between getting an education or missing out. A Personal Care Kit helps families provide for basic hygiene needs, freeing up precious resources. Quilts help families through cold winter nights. Thank you for your generosity and partnership!
On behalf of LWR, our partners and those we serve together, please accept my heartfelt thanks once more for your gift and all that it will do.
Warm Regards,
Daniel V. Speckhard
President and CEO
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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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GREETERS
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READERS
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COMMUNION ASSISTANTS
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May 22
8:15 Tag & Lynda Johnson
10:00 Alan Canfield Family
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May 22
8:15 Andrea Barstad-Aase
10:00 Matthew McCarthy
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May 22
8:15 Phyllis Hoffmann
Jim Flatz
Bobbie Flatz
10:00 Shawn Bernick
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May 29
9:30 Tammy & Craig Orf
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May 22
9:30 Russ Jensen
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May 22
9:30 Russ Jensen
Al Klein
Hope Olson
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Weekly Calendar
22 Sunday
8:15am Traditional Worship
10:00am Contemporary Worship
and Graduation Recognition
23 Monday
24 Tuesday
25 Wednesday
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7:30am High School Prayer Group
Meet at Twisted Oak
6:30pm Worship Service
26 Thursday
27 Friday
28 Saturday
29 Sunday
8:30am Music rehearsal
9:30am Worship Service
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