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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous
March 18-25, 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)
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Holy Week is just one week away
March 25 is Palm Sunday
PLEASE NOTE: No Wednesday night dinner or worship this week
Thursday March 29 is
Maundy Thursday and we will have a special worship at 6:30pm
Friday March 30 is
Good Friday featuring a Cantata titled
"Upon This Rock" at 6:30pm
Easter is April 1 with a Sunrise Worship at Freedom Park at 6:30am
Festival Worship at Joy at 8:15 and 10:15
with a breakfast served all morning starting at 7:30am
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Thank you for the support
Diane and I feel very much appreciated by your generous support of the efforts to raise money to help us with our travel expenses to Malawi. The donations at the Spaghetti Dinner were extremely generous and the silent auction is still going on.
While I am called by this congregation to serve as pastor here, this congregation also recognizes that part of my call is to also serve the greater church and needs beyond the walls. We are part of something bigger than just one congregation. So I am going to Malawi to teach in the pastor's academy there this summer. This weekend I will be teaching at the Walking Together event to help other congregations learn how to use powerpoint and video in worship. Thank you for the support that makes this all possible.
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Celebrate Pastor Steve's and Diane's Ministry Among Us
Joy is celebrating Pastor Steve's and Diane's Ministry here at Joy. The silent auction will 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). Please be generous with your participation in the Silent Auction 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 birdhouses
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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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Round of golf at Clifton Hills
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Easter Basket
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New bedsheets
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Stuffed animals
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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 Wednesday, July 11 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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Holy Baptism of Evelyn Alice Linder
Evelyn Alice
Linder, born July 13th, 2017, will be Baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit at Joy Lutheran Church Sunday at the 10:15 AM Worship Service. Proud parents to Evelyn are Shawn and Ashley Linder. Big Sister and wonderful helper for Evelyn is, Willa Mae. Joy Lutheran Church wishes The Linder Family great JOY as they bring their daughter into the love and grace of God's Family! Congratulations!
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One more Wednesday Night Lenten Worship
Join us Wednesday at 6:30 for a 45 minute midweek worship experience. Our theme this year has 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.
Holy Week Schedule
March 25 is
Palm Sunday
PLEASE NOTE: No Wednesday night dinner or worship this week
Thursday March 29 is
Maundy Thursday and we will have a special worship at 6:30pm
Friday March 30 is
Good Friday featuring a Cantata titled "Upon This Rock" at 6:30pm
Easter is April 1 with a Sunrise Worship at Freedom Park at 6:30am
Festival Worship at Joy at 8:15 and 10:15
with a breakfast served all morning starting at 7:30am
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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 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-Sunday, March 14th-18th, Silent Auction Event
REMINDER: Don't forget to bid on the Silent Auction Items in the Fellowship Hall. Bids are open until the close of the 2nd worship service this Sunday, March 18th. Remember that the proceeds of the Silent Auction will go to help Pastor Steve and Diane with travel expenses for the trip to Malawi in June. Thanks to all who have contributed Silent Auction items and to all who attended the Spaghetti Supper last Wednesday to also raise funds for the Meyer's trip. Please pick up and pay for the items you purchased at the Silent Auction by Sunday, March 25th! Any items that did not receive any bids should also be picked up by the donors by March 25th.
Thanks to Kelly Poff and all who helped prepare the Spaghetti Dinner and clean-up from it! Your labors are appreciated.
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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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PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY
Thank you to all the people who responded to the request for more prayer shawls. We are now able to expand our ministry. A display has been set up on a ladder in the narthex of these prayer shawls that have been made by the people of Joy. You are invited, if you know of a family member, neighbor, friend or co-worker that is experiencing some sort of crisis in their life and could be comforted by the gift of a prayer shawl, to take a shawl to that person. Each shawl has a tag attached explaining the shawl that they are being given. We will need to have shawls made on a continuing basis so that this ministry will be able to touch the lives of all people in need. If you complete a shawl or if you need supplies to make a shawl, please contact Emilie Horken 262-4728.
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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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JWELCA UPCOMING DATES TO NOTE:
The annual St. Croix Conference Morning of Renewal will be held on Saturday, April 7th, 8:15 AM - Noon at Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Hudson. The theme is "Unmasking Domestic Violence." Mikayla Swanson, the Domestic Violence Services Coordinator for Turningpoint Shelter for abused women, is the speaker. She will guide us through the ins and outs of Domestic Violence through statistics and client stories and share how Turningpoint helps victims and what services they have to offer. Our JWELCA will pay the Registration Fee for attendees. An offering will be taken with ½ going to the Synodical Women's Organization, ¼ going to Turningpoint, and ¼ going to the Hudson Outreach Meals for Everyone (HOPE). In-kind gifts of hygiene supplies and cleaning supplies will also be collected and given to Turningpoint. COME...LEARN how we can bring healing and hope to victims of Domestic Violence! For more information, consult the poster on the JWELCA bulletin board on the bulletin board in the narthex hallway at church. Please call Marcia Lindseth (715-262-3498) or Emile Horken (715-262-4728) if you'd like to carpool to the Morning of Renewal.
Biennial Convention of the Northwest Wisconsin Synod Women to be Held in Rice Lake, Saturday, April 21, 2018, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM
All women are invited to attend the Synod Women's Organization Convention on Saturday, April 21 at Bethany Lutheran Church in Rice Lake. The theme is "Transformed Anew." There will be singing, praying, fellowship, laughter, keynote speakers, awareness sessions, Take Faith Home Action Tables and more! The cost is only $35 until April 7th. Late registration and same day registration is $40. Special speakers include Deacon Amy Hartman, founding director of "Cherish All Children," and Rev. Laurie Skow-Anderson, Assistant to our Bishop in our Synod. Six Awareness Sessions will be held on topics such as Human Trafficking, Domestic Violence, Homelessness, Conversation with Bishop Hoyme, Water Quality Issues, and the Doctrine of Discovery. For more information about the Convention or for a Registration Form, consult the Special Convention Issue of "The Northwester" newsletter on the JWELCA bulletin board in the narthex hallway at church or call Marcia Lindseth (715-262-3498) or Emilie Horken (715-262-4728). Special Bonus: Any woman who attends the convention is invited to stay overnight at Deanna Roen's cabin in the Rice Lake Area on Friday, April 20th so join us for this extra time of fellowship with Joy Women!
Saturday, April 7, 2018, 8:15 AM St. Croix Conference Morning of Renewal, Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Hudson, 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
Thank you for your service and commitment to Joy Lutheran Church!
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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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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 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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Mar 11
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76
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65
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March 14-81
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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 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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$2,332.00*
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$1,314.50
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$3,646.50*
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$1,695.50
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March 11
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$2,118.00
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$4,609.50
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$6,727.50
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$1,807.27
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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 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 25
8:15AM
Jayne Parmeter
10:15AM
CL & Karen Lehman
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March 25
8:15AM
Ken Roen
10:15AM
Diane Meyer
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March 25
8:15AM
Bobbie & Jim Flatz, Ken Roen
10:15AM
Diane Meyer, Krista Mitzuk, Wayne Lundgaard
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March
8:15AM
Barry Heltne & Family
10:15AM
The Kleinschmidt Family
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March Coffee Cup Helpers...18th-Joan Northouse, 25th-OPEN
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Weekly Calendar
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
19 Monday
10am-Noon Joyful Seniors
2:15-3:15pm Prescott HS Cleaning Crew
7-8pm Joyful Bells Rehearsal
20 Tuesday
6-7pm Executive Team Meeting
7:00pm Joy Vision Council Meeting
21 Wednesday
5:15-6:30pm Wednesday Night Supper
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
22 Thursday
9-11am Joy Cleaning Crew
23 Friday
24 Saturday
7:30am Men's Bible Study
9:00am-?? Joy Card Ministry Meeting & Potluck
25 Sunday
PALM SUNDAY
NO SUNDAY SCHOOL
8:15am Traditional Worship Service
9:25-10:10am Faith Formation
10:15am Contemporary Worship Service
4:00-5:00pm Cheryl Holmes Piano Recital
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