Some people shy away from annual meetings because they remember long, drawn out, dry business meetings of years gone past.  No one wants to do that.  That is why we are having a party.   It starts with live music, there will be a door prize, we will have the premier showing of the 2017 Video of the Year.  We will dedicate our newly remodeled basement and narthex projects. Yes, we will need to adopt a budget but the time for questions and discussion is the forum at 9:30 so by the time we get to the meeting it will not take long. We will have a time to brainstorm and dream about what 2018 will hold for us... all done in less than hour.

Our Confirmation and Shift 67 kids helped construct a lego replica of the Luther Rose.   Be sure check it out. If you don't remember what all the symbols and colors mean check it out and take a moment to view the info cards from the Art Museum's Luther Exhibit. 

After the annual meeting we will need some help disassembling and sorting the legos if you can help out

We are always working to be better stewards of the financial gifts that you entrust to the congregation for it's ministry.  As a best practice for financial accountability the ELCA recommends that we separate the duties of Financial Secretary (managing the income of funds) from the Bookkeeper (managing the disbursement of funds).  In the past Sue Hood has graciously done both these jobs and we are very thankful for the work that she has done on behalf of our congregation. 

Moving forward we will be separating the duties.  Sue Hood will be our Financial Secretary. 
So if you have any questions regarding your giving please contact Sue at the church office or email: financialsecretary@joy-church.org.  As Parish Administrator, Shannon Clarke will be taking on the bookkeeping duties. So if you have questions about expenses, bills or reimbursements contact Shannon (office@joy-church.org).

We finishing up our basement remodel project and will be dedicating it at our Annual Party next week.   Take time to go down and look around and this transformed ministry space.  Special thanks to: 

God's Story...Our Story

Click here  for this week's home devotion.

Are available in the narthex. If you would like to switch to electronic giving  you can easily do that from the online giving tab on our web page or the church staff would be happy to help you.

Joy has a great movie library.  Why not share a movie or two as a family during this frigid time of year.  Check out the bulletin board for some ideas.  These and additional movies are found on the library shelves. Also, numerous books to cozy up with on cold days or long dark nights....The Joy Library Committee.

Thousands of dollars are available for us to use projects in our congregation and community...come find out how you can be part of it. Joy has prepared a 2 page informational and guidelines document that will explain the program and ease you through the application process.  If you would like to view this  here .  Another great resource is "101 ways to spark action in your community". 

**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.

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.                   

If you would like to give electronically you can do so through our web page

  Set up or manage my electronic giving

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