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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous
March 11-18, 2018
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The code for the key box on the side door by the kitchen has been changed. If you need the code, please call the church office.
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Upcoming Events at a glance (and quick links)
Check out...
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**Don't forget to SPRING FORWARD one hour before you go to bed Saturday, March 10th!**
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Last day to sign up for Walking Together Sunday, March 11th
I want to invite you to consider joining me on Saturday, March 17 for a day of learning and inspiration at an event called
"Walking Together" held at UW Eau Claire. This is an annual event in our synod and one of the best things our synod does. Walking Together is a gathering of people from across the synod willing to share their best practices in a series of workshops on every kind of topic imaginable for the life of the church. ( I will be teaching a workshop on how to be a visual church -using powerpoint and video effectively). The cost is only $20 which includes lunch and we can car pool together. Please register on the sign-up sheet at the welcome desk and we will send in one registration for the congregation. For more information
click here
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Join us for midweek lenten worship on Wednesdays
Plan on joining us the next 3 Wednesday evenings at 6:30 for a 45 minute midweek worship experience. Our theme this year will be
"The Many Faces of Jesus". Remember we have a wonderful Wednesday dinner available every Wednesday night starting at 5:15pm
This year our midweek Lenten offerings will be designated to a special appeal from our NW Wisconsin Synod called
Bold Generosity to enhance 6 key ministries beyond our walls. Check out the details at
Bold Generosity. If you want to make a special gift in support of this appeal just designate that when you give it.
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Celebrate Pastor Steve's and Diane's Ministry Among Us
All members and friends of Joy Lutheran Church are invited to a special spaghetti dinner next Wednesday, March 14th, 5:15-6:30 P.M. to celebrate Pastor Steve's and Diane's Ministry here at Joy. A free-will offering will be taken for dinner and it will be used to show our appreciation for their ministry here and to help them with expenses they are incurring to go to Malawi, our Companion Synod in Africa, in June so that Pastor Steve can be a teacher at the Pastor's Academy in Malawi. A silent auction will also be held from March 14-18 with the proceeds of that also going to help with expenses of the Meyer's trip to Malawi (primarily the expenses of plane flights which cost a total of $5000). If you have an item, or a service, which you would like to donate for the Silent Auction, please bring it to the church before Wednesday, March 14at 3:00 P.M. and place it on the table so designated in the Fellowship Hall. Please include your name with your item and the approximate value of your auction item or service. If you have a minimal bid for your item, please note that also. Please be generous with your free-will offering for dinner AND for your participation in the Silent Auction, either by donating items or by bidding on donated items. Let's help Pastor Steve and Diane make their way to Malawi to lend their talents in our Companion Synod and then come back to us to share their experience and help us learn more about our brothers and sisters in Christ in Malawi.
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SILENT AUCTION ITEMS...MORE TO COME!
| Original painting of your choice |
Gift basket of goodies
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| Longaberger Pottery |
Painting |
| Woodworking |
New fishing gear |
| 6 hours of home or auto maintenance |
Celestron telescope |
| Handmade breadboards and basket |
Homemade quilts (2)
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Plaque
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Crosses
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5 Home computer tune-ups
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Maple Syrup
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Wood crafts
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Stained glass
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Pack of 10 handmade cards
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Pampered Chef items
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Pair of homemade couch tables
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2 Hours of house cleaning
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Wren birdhouse
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Antique washstand and mirror
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Packers cross stitch
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Housecleaning-floors & bathrooms
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Ice cream maker
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Leather iPad cases (3)
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Antique 1909 baby stroller
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Antique 1940's handmade duck decoys
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Take Stock in our Youth (literally)
7 of our youth will be traveling to Houston this summer to participate in the ELCA National Youth Gathering (a life transforming experience where they will join with 30,000 other youth from around the world to deepen their faith).
To help offset the cost of this trip Joy youth will be selling "stock" to raise funds for this trip. Those who purchase "stock" will be investing in the future of our youth. As part of your investment you will receive exclusive and personal status reports before, during, and after the National Youth Gathering from those you invest in along with access to our online blog. You will also be invited to a stockholders appreciation event
on Monday, July 2 at 7 PM
the youth will share video, stories, music, and much more.
Pick up a stock prospectus on Sunday and look it over to get to know the youth who are going and determine how you support them. Questions? contact Christy, our Youth Director.
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Healing Haiti
A note from Lisa Jenkover
- If not now....when?
I am excited and blessed to share that I will be going on a mission trip to Haiti this
April 2-9 with my daughter, Elise. The Lord has blessed Tracy, me and the Girls in many ways. And now we want to serve our brothers and sisters in Haiti.
What will we be doing?
We will be delivering clean water to villages, caring for children and elders, and teaching skills to children and adults Haiti.
How you can support me on this journey:
- Please consider to sponsor us on this mission trip. We are expected to cover our flight, food, materials, and supply costs. Each missionary is asked to raise $895 plus flight cost. Any amount helps and is appreciated; $5, $10, $20, $50 or $100. click here to donate online,(no fees applied) or feel free to mail a check to us. - N6603 1313th St. Prescott, WI 54021
- Please pray for us.
Thank you for your Kindness and Prayers. God Bless.
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Weekly Home Devotion Resource
God's Story...Our Story
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Wednesday Suppers
Wednesday Night Suppers ~
All are welcome to enjoy a delicious meal and wonderful fellowship at Joy. Supper time is from 5:15 to 6:30 pm. A vegetarian option is also offered as an alternative at each meal. Bring your friends and neighbors to the table and experience JOY!
MARCH MENU
March 14 ~ Spaghetti Appreciation Dinner/Fundraiser for Pastor Steve and Diane's Malawi Trip
March 21 ~ Chicken Noodle Hotdish
March 28 ~ NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER
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Help Send Pastor Steve and Diane to Malawi in June!
The Northwest Synod of Wisconsin recently announced that Pastor Steve has been chosen to go to Malawi, Africa in June to be a teacher at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Malawi (ELCM) Pastors' Academy.
Since 2009 the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Malawi and the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin have worked together to host a continuing education event for pastors in Malawi.
Two pastors from our Synod are chosen to go to Malawi to give both theological education and English language instruction to Pastors attending the ELCM Pastors' Academy. This year, Pastor Steve and Pastor John Sutherland, Assistant to the Bishop of the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin, will be the teaching pastors at the Pastors' Academy. It is an honor to be chosen for this opportunity and we are happy that Pastor Steve will be going to Malawi to work with Lutheran pastors in our Synod's Companion Synod.
Pastor Steve's wife, Diane, will accompany him to Malawi and will spend some time meeting with the women of the ELCM. Pastor Steve and Diane also hope to visit Joy's Companion Synod church, Mikolongwe, while they are in Malawi. Since this visit to Malawi will benefit our church also, the Church Council has authorized the raising of funds to help Pastor Steve and Diane with some of their trip expenses for which they are personally responsible.
Help send Pastor Steve and Diane to Malawi by supporting the following activities that are planned for March:
Wednesday, March 14th, Spaghetti Appreciation Dinner, 5:15 - 6:30 P.M.
(Come for supper and leave a monetary donation in appreciation for Pastor Steve and Diane)
Wednesday-Sunday, March 14th-18th, Silent Auction Event
(Donate a silent auction item or your own service and bid on the donated items. Sign-up sheets for donated silent auction items are located in the Welcome Center. Sign up NOW!)
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Easter Flowers
Please consider purchasing flowers for Easter! Envelopes are available at the welcome center in the narthex. Please place checks in the slot in the welcome center, Offering plate or return to the office. Thank You!
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Mission News . . . . . . .
Please Donate Items for our Hospice Kits for Global Health Ministries
Thank you to all who have brought items for the Hospice Kits we will be giving to Global Health Ministries to send to those in need. The deadline for contributing items is Palm Sunday, March 25th. Items still needed include the following: bath-size towels (no longer than 48" long), wash cloths, wrapped bar soap, wrapped toothbrushes, pick-style combs, nail clippers, jar/tube of petroleum jelly, heavy duty household gloves. Those who would like to help assemble the kits may do so on Wednesday, March 28th, beginning at 5:00 P.M. in the church narthex. The Hospice Kits will be blessed in church on Sunday, April 8, before they are delivered to Global Health Ministries in Minneapolis.
Together We Can....Help the Hands that Heal
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Women's Bible Study 3/13/18
All Women are Invited to the March 13th Bible Study
The monthly women's Bible Study will be held on Tuesday, March 13th at 1:30 P.M. in the Fireside Room at Joy. Please join us as we study the third in a series of four Bible studies on "Multiple Meanings: Learning from Other Interpretations," or the way in which Bible stories come to mean different things to different people. This study is written by Dr. Mark Alan Powell, New Testament Professor at Trinity Lutheran Seminary in Columbus, Ohio. This month we will focus on one of the best-known stories in the Bible, the parable of the Good Samaritan, found in Luke 10:30-37. We will look at how this story has impacted culture, including cultures different from our own. Diane Meyer will lead this month's Bible Study Do join us!
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JWELCA UPCOMING DATES TO NOTE:
- Saturday, April 7, 2018, 8:15 AM St. Croix Conference Morning of Renewal, Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Hudson, WI
- Saturday, April 21, 2018 NW Wisconsin Synod Women's Convention, Bethany Lutheran Church, Rice Lake, WI
- Sunday, April 29, 2018, 5:00 PM Spring Banquet, Joy Lutheran Church
Please Note:
Scholarships of $35 are available for attendance at the Synod Women's Convention on April 21st. Apply by March 15th. Application available on JWELCA bulletin board or contact Marcia Lindseth or Emilie Horken. More information about the SWO Convention can be found on the JWELCA bulletin board in the narthex hallway or by accessing the SWO website:
www.nwswiswo.org.
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Welcome 2018 Joy Vision Council Members!
President-Joan Northouse
Vice President-Chris Stanke
Secretary-Bobbie Flatz
Treasurer-Kristin Tibayan *not voting member of Council
Faith Education-Josh Pender
Fellowship-Krista Mitzuk
Giving-Wayne Lundgaard
Outreach-Renee Braun
Service-Peter Gray
Worship-Phyllis Hoffmann
JWELCA-Hope Olson
Worship & Music-Lee Northouse
Property & Grounds-Ernie Schultz
Building Cleaning-Dick Horken
Thank you for your service and commitment to Joy Lutheran Church!
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Thank You to our Joyful Quilters for another Season of Quilting!
The final day of quilting for the winter season will be Wednesday, March 14th. Since last fall, our Joyful Quilters have made about 70 quilts! Not only have they produced something much needed by many, they have had some wonderful days of fellowship as they've made quilts every Wednesday morning. The quilts, made this winter by our Joyful Quilters, will be blessed on Sunday, April 8th before being delivered to Lutheran World Relief for distribution to those in need around the world.
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DEVOTIONS, PRAYERS and LENT
The 40/46 days of Lent are considered a time of preparation for Easter. Some prepare through prayer, doing penance, repentance of sins, alms giving, and/or self-denial. During Lent, why not consider enhancing your own spiritual discipline by starting or continuing daily devotions, special prayers, attending Lenten services, etc. Joy's library has numerous selections on prayer and devotions. Check out the bulletin board and library shelves marked Devotions. The children's library in the narthex also has prayer and devotion books for young children. It is never too late to start your spiritual journey. Library Committee
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Be part of a Thrivent Action Team
Thrivent Financial Updates
Thrivent is looking for ways to give away millions of dollars with its non-profit status. Let's help them, which in turn supports Joy, the community and many of our outreach programs.
Action Team Projects:
During this past year (2017) 60 Action Team projects were completed by members of Joy who are also Thrivent benefit and associate members. Thrivent provided $250 seed money for each of these events, thus giving us $15,000 that was used for service and outreach activities. Some of that money was used to offset budget expenditures and the rest used for programs that were not included in the 2017 budget. This surpassed our goal of 50 events and we have set our goal for 2018 for another 60 projects. As of March 1st we have already been approved for 20 projects for this year ($5,000) and are well on our way to meet our goal. Thank you to Thrivent Financial and everyone at Joy who has supported this program. I will update this message on the 1st Sunday of each month with new numbers. You can view all of last year's projects and 2018 projects that have been approved and anticipated for the entire year posted on the hallway bulletin board.
Choice Dollars: This is another Thrivent program available to eligible benefit members where they can direct Thrivent dollars to one or more non-profit organizations (including Joy Lutheran Church). These dollars become available throughout the year and you simply indicate where you would like the money to be sent. The process is easy and quick - either by phone or on-line. Remember, this is Thrivent's money (not yours) and they are giving it to a non-profit organization of your choice. During 2017 Joy members directed over $3,000 to Joy Lutheran Church of which over half was used to support the Capital Improvement Fund. This was a huge increase of Choice Dollars from previous years and is different from Action Team seed money in that the money can be used for whatever need we have at Joy. Thank you to Thrivent Financial and all Joy members who participated in this program. Let's make 2018 another great year with your continued involvement. Our goal for 2018 will again be $3,000. Please note: Choice dollars accumulated in any year must be used by March 31st of the following year or you will lose the dollars (e.g. money earned in 2017 must be used by 3/31/2018).
If you would like more information about Action Teams or Choice Dollars, check the weekly newsletter, Joy's web page, posted information in the church narthex & hallway bulletin board or contact Jim & Bobbie Flatz.
Thousands of dollars are available for our use to fund projects in our congregation and community...come find out how you can be part of it. Joy has prepared a 1 page informational and guidelines document that will explain the program and ease you through the application process. If you would like to view this, click on the link below.
CLICK HERE
Also, please read the Thrivent document called "101 ways to spark action in your community", click on the link below to view.
CLICK HERE
Be sure to check
Thrivent page on our church website for more information.
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JOY YOUTH
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MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCK-IN
6th - 8th Grade youth are invited to join us for a Lock in scheduled for Saturday March 10th starting at 7 pm to 9am on Sunday March 11th. Youth are not required to stay the night but a parent or pre-approved person must be present to pick them up and sign them out at an agreed upon time.
We will be eating dinner and having FUN!! A light breakfast will be served in the morning.
Students should bring $20 donation, pillow, sleeping bag, PJ's, tooth brush, NERF stuff, and warm socks.
Please contact Christy at 715.441.6366
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY MARCH 7th
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Vacation Bible School will take place at Joy Lutheran Church in Prescott, WI, June 11-15. This event is offered in partnership with Luther Park Bible Camp. Luther Park Counselors will essentially bring the camp program to us. All children from the community are invited to participate in this great event!
The Luther Park Staff will be leading the program along with some volunteers from Prescott. The children will be involved in crafts, games, singing, recreational activities, Bible study, and MORE! June 11-15, 2018
Monday - Friday 12 noon -5pm for children going into 1st-6th grade,
Monday-Friday 12noon -3pm for children going into Kindergarten.
All children are asked to bring a sack lunch.
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Luther Park Bible Camp
June 10-August 10
Pick your week!
Time to sign up for BIBLE Camp!! Kids 1st-12th grade can sign up for Bible Camp and get 1/2 off the price of camp by using our Joy Church sponsorship coupon code.
JOYPRESCOTTFW-(FW = FULL WEEK)
JOYPRESCOTTHW-(HW = HALF WEEK)
*please note sponsorship code is LAST STEP for online registration.
Check out the link below for more details on dates and programs offered and to register.
Click Here
If you want to know who the other Joy kids are that are going, please contact Christy for a list of dates and programs Joy youth will be attending at 715.441.6366
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SUMMER MISSION TRIP TO CANADA
Thunder Bay, Canada June 15th - 21st Cost $325 includes transportation, camping fees, meals, service sites, and entrance fees.
(Passport or Pass card fees not included..Students 18 and under only need a birth certificate)
Deposit $40 Non-refundable due March 15th.
We will do 2 fundraisers to help with the cost.
Several students last year were able pay for their entire trip with fundraisers.
If assistance is needed please let Christy know ASAP.
We will be camping at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park near Thunder Bay Canada.
While at Sleeping Giant we will be spending time helping the park rangers care for
God's creation. This may include painting tables, clearing brush, trimming trees, breaking trails, digging trails, or hauling fire wood. We will also have some FUN hiking, swimming, campfires, visiting tourist attractions, fishing, canoeing, learning about God's creation and much more.
This trip is for students going into 9th grade to adult.
Space is limited so sign up on the youth Bulletin Board, online, or Text Christy 715-441-6366
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR CANADA MISSION TRIP 2018!
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Church Directory
**Updated as of October 2017, directories (both picture and address) are ready to pick up...they are also available on the church web page on a password protected page (please call the office for the password).
If you have corrections please let the office know.
**If you would like to
update or add your picture, please send it to the office at any time. It will be included in the next print!**
Name Tag
s... are a great way to help people remember your name. We are working on a system to have more permanent name tags available, but for now any time you can wear one helps the rest of us get to know you. Thank you.
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Did You Know...
Joy's Worship Services are broadcast live on 88.7 FM??? If you are having trouble hearing the service as it happens or just want to listen along, you can bring in a small radio with a headset or ear buds. Or, please feel free to speak with Lee Northouse, we have them available for use at Joy!
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If you miss a sermon...
and want to catch up or share it with someone who might appreciate it. We record our worship each week and post it on our web page as well as the bottom of this weekly electronic newsletter. Just click on the
YouTube button.
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Worship Attendance
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Date
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8:15 Traditional
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10:15 Contemporary
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6:30 Wednesday Lent
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TOTAL |
Feb 4
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44
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55
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99
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Feb 11
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47
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79
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Feb 14-120
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246
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Feb 18
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62
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53
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Feb 21-87
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202
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Feb 25
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42
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64
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Feb 28-60
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166
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Mar 4
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51
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86
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March 7-85
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222
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WEEK OF
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REGULAR
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ELECTRONIC
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TOTAL
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OTHER
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February 4
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$3,046.24
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$1,565.50
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$4,611.74
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$1,553.00
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February 11
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$1,900.00
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$3,889.23
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$5,789.23
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$1,218.24
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February 18
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$5,647.25
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$1,389.50
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$7,036.75
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$2,465.00
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February 25
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$1,968.28
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$ 8,088.25
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$10,056.53
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$885.25
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March 4
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$2,307.00
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$1,314.50
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$3,621.50
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$1,695.50
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N/A=Not Available *=Updated Information
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If you have a QR reader on your phone you can also access the page by scanning here
If you don't have a QR reader and still would like the convenience of working from your phone.
We also have a church giving app called Give+ available as a free download.
How it works
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WiFi Joy Guest Password: WelcomeToJoy!73
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Worship Leaders for March, 8:15 & 10:15 Worship Services
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GREETERS
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READERS
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COMMUNION ASSISTANTS
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USHERS-All Month
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March 11
8:15AM
Bill & Sandy Satchell
10:15AM
Josh & Brandon Pender
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March 11
8:15AM
Gloria Sebion
10:15AM
Kristin Tibayan
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March 11
8:15AM
Jim & Bobbie Flatz, Wayne Lundgaard
10:15AM
Stefanie Brantner, Krista Mitzuk, Hope Olson
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March
8:15AM
Barry Heltne & Family
10:15AM
The Kleinschmidt Family
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March 18
8:15AM
Craig & Tammy Orf
10:15AM
The Canfield Family
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March 18
8:15AM
Carol Peterson
10:15AM
Diane Meyer
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March 18
8:15AM
Carol & Tom Peterson, Jim Flatz
10:15AM
Diane Meyer, Krista Mitzuk, Paul Seifert
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March
8:15AM
Barry Heltne & Family
10:15AM
The Kleinschmidt Family
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March Coffee Cup Helpers...11th-Hope Olson, 18th-OPEN, 25th-OPEN
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Weekly Calendar
11 Sunday
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME
8:15-9:15am Traditional Worship Service
9am Middle School Lock-In Ends
9-10am Youth Band Practice
9:25-10:10am Faith Formation
10:15am Contemporary Worship Service
10:15am Sunday School
12 Monday
2:15-3:15pm Prescott HS Cleaning Crew
7-8pm Joyful Bells Rehearsal
13 Tuesday
10am Thrivent Meeting
11:30 PACA Meeting at Joy
1:30-3pm JWELCA Women's Bible Study
6-7pm Property & Grounds Team Meeting
14 Wednesday
MALAWI TRIP SILENT AUCTION EVENT
9:00-12:00 Joyful Quilters
5:15-6:30pm Wednesday Night Supper-Spaghetti Appreciation Dinner/Fundraiser for Pastor Steve & Diane's Trip to Malawi
5-5:30pm Sing 4 Joy Rehearsal
6:30-7:15pm Lent Worship Service
6:30-7:30pm Shift 6/7-Lent
6:30-7:30pm Confirmation Class-Lent
7:15-8pm Cantata Rehearsal
15 Thursday
MALAWI TRIP SILENT AUCTION EVENT
1:30-2:30 Joy Cleaning Crew
7pm Spirit of Joy Band Rehearsal
16 Friday
MALAWI TRIP SILENT AUCTION EVENT
17 Saturday
St. Patrick's Day
MALAWI TRIP SILENT AUCTION EVENT
9th Annual Walking Together Event at UWEC-Davies Center
18 Sunday
MALAWI TRIP SILENT AUCTION EVENT
8:15am Traditional Worship Service
9-10am Youth Band Practice
9:25-10:10am Faith Formation
10:15am Contemporary Worship Service-Holy Baptism of Evelyn Alice Linder
10:15am Sunday School
Linder Baptism Party following Worship
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