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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous October 2-9, 2016
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Upcoming Events at a glance (and quick links)
Check out...
links to the Faith Formation weekly video
and the home devotional God's Story @ Home
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Fall Schedule
8:15 Traditional Worship 9:25 Faith Formation 10:15 Contemporary Worship 10:15 Sunday School
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Faith Fomation Options this Sunday
Join us on Sunday at 9:25am (after grabbing a fresh baked muffin) for some faith formation
time. You have 3 choices this Sunday:
Our LifeU class (which starts this Sunday) will be on "Managing Electronics in your Home" If you have kids at home and are looking for advise on how to manage screen time you will appreciate this calls. The class will meet in the fellowship hall.
Christy will be teaching the CrossGen Class (short for cross generational, which means everyone is welcome and encouraged from kids to senior citizens, individuals or whole families. Christy will help us dig into the story of the Passover that our worship focused on in a fun, interactive way. The class meets in the blue room
Pastor will be teaching his Pastor's Class in the Fireside Room. The topic for this week will be: "Intro to Martin Luther"
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| Check our the FaithU class on "managing electronics @home" this Sunday at 9:25 am |
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Simply Giving Update
Thank you so much for using Simply Giving. We want to make it even easier for you to use. We want to enable you to easily make changes or special gifts, as well as review your giving and print off reports anytime you want. All we need is the email address you want to use. Once we have that, and enter it into the system, you can access your Simply Giving anytime you want by entering a password that you will create from our church website.
Obviously we have an email address because you are reading this. But in many cases we have more than one email address so we need to know which one you want to use to manage your account . So if you have not already done so please reply to bookkeeper@joy-church.org as soon as possible to let us know.
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Help Needed
We could us come help
washing dishes on Wednesday nights. We will have a sign up sheet on the bulletin board by the kitchen.
We could also use some help on Sundays to run the coffee cups through the dishwasher after the fellowship time...again sign up on the clipboard on the serving counter by the kitchen!
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Weekly
Faith Formation Video
Our Bible reading for this coming Sunday is the story of Passover. If you want to get a preview or see it again during the week just
click here.
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Joy's Nursery
Starting Sunday, September 18th, from 9:15-11:15 AM, Joy Lutheran Church's Nursery will be open and ready to care for your children.
Joy's Nursery is professionally staffed with experienced child caregivers who will look after your precious little ones as if they were their own.
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New Home Devotion Resource
Sharing God's Story @ Home will be available each week at worship, as well as on our webpage and through a link on the weekly electronic newsletter, JOYful News. The guide help will you create a family devotional time that fits your family. The theme will be based on the themes we will be using in worship and Sunday School and will help connect what happens at church on Sunday with your daily life. It will include a key Bible verse for the week, a mealtime prayer to use, daily Bible readings, ideas for service activities for your family, conversations topics, prayers and blessings. Check it out.
Click
here for this week's Sharing God's Story @ Home
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Baptism for Leo Robert Haen
Leo Robert Haen, born July 12th, 2016, will be Baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit at Joy Lutheran Church on Sunday, October 9th, 2016 at the 10:15 AM Service. Proud parents to Leo are Robert and Lindsay Haen. Big Sisters Zooey and Evelyn are Mom and Dad's fantastic helpers. Joy Lutheran Church wishes The Haen Family great JOY in bringing their son into the love and grace of God's Family!
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JWELCA Planning Meeting
All women of the church are invited to attend the JWELCA Planning Meeting on
Tuesday, October 4th at 7:00 P.M. in the Fireside Room at church. Come and help make the plans for the annual "Treats and Treasures" sale that will be held on Saturday, November 19th. Devotions will be given by Linda Wilson and dessert will be provided by Phyllis Hoffmann.
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JWELCA Bible Study to be held Tuesday, October 11
All women are invited to attend the October Bible Study to be held on Tuesday, October 11th at 1:30 P.M. in the Fireside Room at church. We will continue our fall study with its theme "When God Forgives the Guilty."
This month we will focus on the parable of the workers in the vineyard, as found in Matthew 20:1-16, and examine the themes of blessing, generosity, and envy. We will talk about our notions of what is "fair" in our eyes and a different vision of what is "right" in God's eyes. We will discuss how we, like Jesus' followers, come to terms with a God who gives to those who have not earned it and instead blesses the undeserving. The leader will be Emilie Horken. Deanna Roen will provide dessert.
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Wednesday Night Meals!!
Our Wednesday night meal is one of the best kept secrets in town. To help get the word out we want to distribute free coupons for families in our community to come try the meal. The coupons are on a door hanger and we need volunteers to walk through a neighborhood and hang the door hangers on door handles. If you can help do that see Pastor Steve.
2 weeks ago we had 84 for supper, last week we served 102 (including two families coming with the free meal coupon they recieved!
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Wednesday Night Suppers at Joy!
October Menu
5th ~ Baked Potato Bar
12th ~ Chicken ala King over Rice
19th ~ Chili
26th ~ Chicken Noodle Pasta Hotdish
Wednesday Suppers are a free will donation and all are welcome to Joy to enjoy delicious food and wonderful fellowship. Supper time is 5:15 ~ 6:30 PM.
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Please note: For anyone washing kitchen towels for Joy, please DO NOT use fabric softener. Thank you for your help!
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Joy's Library News: Mitch Albom
Sometimes we read a book and enjoy it so much we can't wait to read another book by that author. Mitch Albom is an American author of many good and easy to read books. His books always teach a lesson on life.
Joy's library offers a number of this best selling author's books. Check them out and tell your friends. Books are appropriate for early teens through adults.
Please check out Joy's library for books and movies for children, youth and adults; fiction, non-fiction, spiritual and devotional. There's something for everyone!
Sincerely,
Joy's Library Committee
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Joy Lutheran Church Directory
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Card Ministry Enjoys "Up North" Retreat
Joy's Card Ministry enjoyed a retreat September 23-25 at Roen's cabin in northern Wisconsin. The following women attended the retreat: Judy Hamann, Jean Settering, Emilie Horken, Deanna Roen, Sue Hood, and Sharyn Calton. They enjoyed a great weekend of fellowship while making 208 greeting cards of 19 different designs! You can check out their new cards, which are available for sale. The card rack is located in the church narthex and the cards are a great bargain at $2.00/card. The card ministry makes all the cards, which are sent to people of our church who are ill, grieving, or celebrating a special occasion. Proceeds from the sale of the cards are used to buy supplies for the making of cards for every occasion. Thank You Card Ministry!
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Thank You!!
Joy Lutheran Church received a sincere 'Thank You' note from Rosie Conroy. Rosie,
Colleen Raye and Norton Lawellin are very grateful to have had the opportunity to perform at Joy. Peter French is also thankful for the $425.00 and many food items donated to the Prescott Food Pantry. Way to go Joy Lutheran Church Community!
Thank You! For the generous donations of school supplies received for August and Septembers Mission "School Supplies for Prescott Students". Countless families and children in the community benefited from your generous donations. Way to go Joy Lutheran Church!!
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Brass Octet from Germany to perform 10/4/16 at UCC
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Sunday School Registration Begins!
It's time to register your little ones for Sunday School! Joy has a new start time this year ~ 10:15 AM. Sunday School begins on September 18th. Please register your children by clicking the link below.
SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION
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Confirmation starts Wednesday, September 21st, 2016. Classes are from 6:30-8 PM.
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Shift 67 starts Wednesday, September 21st, 2016. Classes are from 6:30-7:45 PM.
REGISTER HERE!
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Check Out the WELCA Triennial Gathering Bulletin Board
Attention! Women of the Church! Take note of the new bulletin board
display in the narthex hallway. It contains all the information you need to know about the
upcoming Women of
the ELCA Tenth Triennial Gathering to be held in Minneapolis this coming July 13-16, 2017. Here are ten good reasons to attend the Tenth Triennial Gathering:
10. Hear the Gathering choir raise the roof with our All Anew theme hymn, "Gracious Spirit, Heed Our Pleading."
9. Worship together with thousands of Lutheran women.
8. Bring home a tote bag full of fresh new ideas for ministry and action.
7. Be refreshed and renewed by gathering with thousands of other women who share our faith.
6. Meet so many of your favorite authors and hear renowned speakers -- all in one place.
5. Learn so many great new ways to promote healing and wholeness in the church, the society, and the world.
4. Make a real difference in people's lives with your generous offering at Closing Worship, which will be divided among the PV for Phebe project, Cherish All Children, and the ongoing ministries of Womenof the ELCA.
3. Make friends with thousands of bold women from around the country and around the world.
2. Enliven your heart, excite your mind, enrich your spirit, and exercise your body.
1. Be made "All Anew" at the Tenth Triennial Gathering of Women of the ELCA!
Registration is now open. Early bird registration of $310 ends January 6, 2017. (After January 6th, registration fee is $350. One-day fee is $175.) To get more information or to register online, go to www.welcatg.org, #welcatg, or call 1-888-947-2233 to register by phone or to request a registration booklet. You may register for the entire Gathering or for one or two days if that is your preference. For more information about what a Triennial Gathering is all about, talk to Mandy Bernick, Kathy Sommer, Marcia Lindseth, Phyllis Hoffmann, or Deanna Roen who have all attended previous WELCA Triennial Gatherings.
Please note: The Northwest Synod Women's Organization is awarding two $200 scholarships to each Conference to help with the registration fee for the Triennial Gathering. Preference will be given to first time attendees. If you'd like to apply for one of the two scholarships being awarded in the St. Croix Conference, please complete the Scholarship Application which can be obtained from Marcia Lindseth or Emilie Horken. Deadline for submission is November 1, 2016. JWELCA will also be raising some monies which we hope will help our Joy women attend the Triennial Gathering which will never be closer to us than Minneapolis is - and Triennial Gatherings should not be missed! They are one-of-a-kind experiences!
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Joy Lutheran Church Has a New WiFi Password!
Please be our guest and use the password of:
WelcomeToJoy!73
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Financial Update
Summer is a great time to travel and recreate but...unfortunately some times when we are out of town, those who don't give electronically, don't get their regular offerings in. The result is that we have had more expense than income the last few months (to the tune of about $8000).
As we gear up this fall for an exciting year of ministry, we don't want to get stalled by a cash flow problem. We are a generous people. So if you are able to make an extra gift in next couple of weeks to help us catch up, it would be much appreciated.
PS. We include a giving report each week in the newsletter, but for those who would like a more complete financial summary of where we are each month, check the "What's happening" bulletin board in the hallway.
Click
here for a link to our
online giving page
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Be sure to take a stroll down Joy's Hallway and check out the ever-changing and informational bulletin boards!!!
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| Worship Attendance and Giving |
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Sun.8:15 |
Sun.10:15 |
Sun. TOTAL |
Wed.6:30 |
Weekly TOTAL |
28-August
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9:30 AM
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91
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91
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15
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106
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4-September
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9:30 AM
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73
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73
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N/A
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73
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11-September
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9:30 AM
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87
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87
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N/A
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87
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18-September
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59
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126
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185
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N/A
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185
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25-September
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50
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131
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181
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N/A
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181
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| Average |
55
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102
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123
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15
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126
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Regular |
Electronic |
Other |
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Total |
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Offering |
Offering |
Income |
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Income |
28-August
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$1232.26
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$7713.75
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$220.25
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$9166.26
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4-September
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$850.01
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$2767.50
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$175.00
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$3792.51 |
11-September
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$2147.00
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$3894.50
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$692.00
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$6733.50
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18-September
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$0
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$1182.50
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$0 |
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$1182.50
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25-September
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$2449.25
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$1090.00
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$480.50
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$4019.50
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| Average |
$1335.70
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$3329.65
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$313.55 |
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$4978.85 |
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| Budgeted Weekly Offering |
$5,780.00 |
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| August Actual Weekly Offering |
$5,468.94 |
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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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Worship Leaders for October
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GREETERS
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READERS
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CHILDREN
WORSHIP
LEADERS
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COMMUNION ASSISTANTS
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OCT. USHERS
(ALL MONTH)
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October 2
8:15
Jerry & Betty
Pederson
10:15
The Shelstad
Family
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October 2
8:15
Andrea Barstad-Aase
10:15
Erica Keezer
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October 2
10:15
Madison Hoikka
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October 2
8:15
Phyllis Hoffmann
Tom Peterson
Carol Peterson
10:15
Wayne Lundgaard
Diane Meyer
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8:15
Jack & Karla
Reichert &
John Culhaine
10:15
The Kleinschmidt's
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October 9
8:15
Pete & Lynda
French
10:15
Jenny LaCasse &
Lincoln Neumann
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October 9
8:15
Robyn Keyport
10:15
Kristin Tibayan
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October 9
10:15
Natalie Canfield &
Lincoln Neumann
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October 9
8:15
Robyn Keyport
Russ Jensen
10:15
Mark Huber
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8:15
Jack & Carla Reichert &
John Culhane
10:15
The Kleinschmidt's
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Weekly Calendar
2 Sunday
8:15am Traditional Worship Service
9:25am Faith Formation
10:15am Contemporary Worship Service
10:15am Sunday School
3 Monday
Pastor at Conference
Shannon at Soul Support in Eau Claire
5:30-6pm Sing 4 Joy Rehearsal
6-7pm Property & Grounds Meeting
6-6:45pm Joy Unlimited Rehearsal
7-8pm Joyful Bells Rehearsal
4 Tuesday
Pastor at Conference
Shannon at Soul Support in Eau Claire
5 Wednesday
Pastor at Conference
7:40am High School Prayer Group
9-12 Women Quilting
5:15-6:30pm Wednesday Night Supper
6-6:30pm Guitar Camp
6-6:45pm High School Youth Band Practice
6:30-7:45pm Shift 67
6:30-8pm Confirmation Class-Special Event
6 Thursday
Pastor at Conference
7:00pm Spirit of Joy Band Practice
7 Friday
Pastor at Conference
8 Saturday
Pastor at Conference
7:30-8:30am Men's Bible Study
10am-12pm His Arms Walk-A-Thon
9 Sunday
Pastor at Conference
8:15am Traditional Worship Service
9:25am Faith Formation
10:15am Contemporary Worship Service-Leo Haen's Baptism
10:15am Sunday School
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