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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous
July 30-August 6, 2017
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Upcoming Events at a glance (and quick links)
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With gratitude and deep thanks
45 years ago Sherm Iverson accepted that call to help organize a new congregation that would be called Joy Lutheran. We have been blessed by his faithful service and remember with gratitude and deep thanks his ministry with, to and through us. Please keep the family in your prayers in the coming days.
The world has changed in the last 45 years and so has Joy Lutheran. Some of the originally members are still around, but many more have come and gone through the years. What has not changed is that God is still at work in us. I just returned from 3 days of continuing education at Luther Seminary where we gathered under the topic of "Rethinking the Church" We can't turn back the calendar to 1972, when Joy Lutheran was birthed, but we can boldly step into a future where God's ministry through us is more important than ever. Hang on tight.
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Funeral Services for Rev. Sherman Forrest Iverson
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Will be held at on Monday, July 31, 2017 at 10:30 AM at Chetek Lutheran Church, 1419 2nd Street, Chetek. Visitation is one hour prior to the funeral and also on Sunday, July 30, 2017 from 4-7 p.m. at Burnham Ours Kolstad Funeral Home, 206 Schofield St, Chetek.
Sherman Forrest Iverson was born on August 24, 1933 and passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2017. Reverend Iverson was ordained on June 23, 1963. His first call in the Northwest Synod was to Bethel and Dovre Lutheran Churches in New Auburn and rural Chetek. He served there from September 15, 1970 until June 30, 1972. On July 1st 1972 Rev. Iverson accepted a call to organize a new congregation in Prescott, WI. This brand new mission congregation, Joy Lutheran, was served by him until August 6, 1979 when he accepted a call to Grace Lutheran Church in Tomahawk, WI. Reverend Iverson continued to serve congregations even after retirement.
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Second Quarter (April-June 2017) Life of Joy Video
Thank you Christy for putting this together!
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Weekly Home Devotion Resource
God's Story...Our Story
5 simple steps to help bring your household closer to God and each other.
Click here
for this week's home devotion.
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Where's Luther???
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Flat Luther in San Antonio, TX with The Johnson's and Regenhard's.
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Flat Luther in San Antonio, TX with Kelly Johnson and Kim Regenhard.
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Flat Luther visiting The Black Hills, SD with The Bernick's.
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Flat Luther at The Triennial Gathering.
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In honor of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation we invite you to de
corate a paper Martin Luther cutout (available at Joy or on our web page)
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take a picture of Luther wherever you travel this summer. Sen
d back your photos and we will include them in the newsletter. Let's see how far Marty travels.
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Joy's Card Ministry
Joy's Card Ministry is meeting on Saturday, August 5th from 9:00 AM to Noon or after. Please feel free to stop in and join in the fun of making beautiful hand crafted cards. No experience...No Problem! They will show you how...Pack a bag lunch and stay a while!
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All women of Joy are invited to join our ecumenical sisters from the other churches in Prescott for Joy's Annual Summer Bible Study Retreat.
This year it will be held on Wednesday, August 2 from 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. in the Joy Lutheran Church Fireside Room. This year's Bible study is called "All Anew: Ready or Not." It is written by Kelly Fryer, a pastor, teacher, entrepreneur and communicator. She has taught leadership at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN and co-founded A Renewal Enterprise, a national firm that helps values-based organizations work more effectively. Currently, Kelly serves as the executive director of the YWCA in southern Arizona. The Bible studies will focus on renewal in our churches, communities, society, and our own lives. Three women from Joy Lutheran will lead the three sessions. The sessions for the morning study are as follows:
Session one is "Say Goodbye to Nice."
Nice is not the same as good. Making nice is what you do to avoid upsetting people. But Good knows there are more important things than your reputation, your balance sheet and whatever else it is you count on to make you comfortable. Good does what matters.
Session two is "Stand with the Least of These."
God requires of those who live in privilege and comfort to recognize what God is up to and join in. God is on a mission to love, bless and save the world. If we are going to be a part of that mission, here is where it begins: Among he poor and those who have been displaced and disenfranchised.
Session three is "Upend the Tables."
What is our responsibility when the very systems that have been put in place to protect people and make sure justice is done become tools to oppress? Do we just stand by and allow injustice to continue?
Bring a friend. Hope to see you there!
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Gift baskets purchased with Thrivent action team funds & handmade quilts donated by Joan Schaack and Linda Johnson.
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Luther Park Announces 8th Annual "Heart for Luther Park"
The 8th Annual "Heart for Luther Park" event will be Sunday, August 6th, 2017. Heart for Luther Park is the main fundraiser for Luther Park. Mark your calendars and plan to attend this fun day at Luther Park. There will be food, pie and ice cream, a live auction, a silent auction, supervised activities to occupy children, visiting with folks and enjoying the peaceful setting of the camp. New this year will be the addition of Artisan Vendors!
The schedule for the day is as follows:
9:15 am Camp-Style Worship
10:00 am Browsing, Silent Auction, Craft Vendors Open
11:00 am Lunch (grilled chicken)
12:30 pm Live Auction Begins
3:00 pm Raffle Drawing
This event will be held at Luther Park's Main Site, 944 24 ΒΌ Street, north of Chetek on County Road M. (Look for signs.)
Luther Park is always looking for items for the Auctions. Already, Joy Lutheran Church has donated four Quilt Kit/Gift Baskets which Georgia Freidel and others assembled with the help of a Thrivent Grant. Thanks also to Ken and Deanna Roen who have donated two Watkins Gift Baskets for the Auctions and to Rosemary Alexander, Joan Schaack, Lynda Johnson, and Judy Hamann who have each donated a beautiful quilt for the Quilt Auction. Anyone else who would like to donate a quilt, an artisan piece, or a themed basket should do so by July 31st. Contact Marcia Lindseth or Georgia Freidel if you would like to make a donation. Because of generous people like we have at Joy, we can help raise funds for the ministry of Luther Park and help pass on the faith to the next generation - and that's what "Heart for Luther Park" is all about - "nurturing faith through holy play" for people of all ages.
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ST. CROIX CONFERENCE W/ELCA SUMMER RETREAT
"Be Bold! Be Strong!"
All women are invited to the St. Croix Conference Summer Retreat on Thursday, August 10th, 8:15 A.M. - Noon at Zion Lutheran Church in Woodville, Wisconsin, co-hosted with Wilson Lutheran Church. In commemoration of the 500th anniversary year of the Reformation, the theme of the retreat is "Be Bold, Be Strong!" The speaker will be Pati Kachel, a gifted story-teller. She will tell the story of Katie Luther, a bold strong woman of faith who lived a fascinating life as a supportive wife of Martin Luther, mother, and homemaker. The morning will also include news from the recent WELCA Triennial Gathering and election of Conference Officers. An offering will be taken, half of which will go to the Synodical Women's Organization and Katie's Fund and the other half to the ministries of the women of Zion and Wilson Lutheran churches. The registration fee of $5.00/person will be paid by our own JWELCA. Take some time to come and enjoy a morning of inspiration and fellowship with your sisters from around our St. Croix Valley Conference. For more information or to arrange to car-pool, please contact Marcia Lindseth.
"Be strong and bold; have no fear or dread of them, because it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not fail you or forsake you." Deut. 31:6
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Sharing & Caring Hands
Joy will be preparing and serving a noon meal
for 250 - 300 homeless people in Minneapolis on Tuesday, August 29th.
We need volunteers to help with transporting and serving food - driving to downtown Minneapolis, making Jell-O (10 ice cream pails, each made from 3 large boxes) and
making cakes (15 to 20 cakes or brownies in one-layer cake pans).
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, help is needed on Mon. Aug. 28th to help Kelly prepare the food (9:00 a.m. - 12 noon).
All food donations need to be at the church by 9:00 a.m. on serving day (Tue. Aug. 29th).
Joy volunteers will be leaving Joy at 9:30 a.m. and returning by 2:00 p.m.
Please contact Kelly Poff at 715-262-4281 with any questions.
A love offering will be collected on Sunday, August 20th to help with food costs.
Thrivent (through their Action Team Project) has also provided $250 to help with our costs.
Please sign-up on the clipboard in the narthex. Thank you!
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Update for Thrivent Action Team Activity
Jan. - July
Total # of applications approved as of 7/31: 41
Total $ of seed money received as of 7/31: $10,250
Total # of anticipated projects listed for 2017: 78
Total $ of anticipated seed money for 2017: $19,500
Additional information is on the bulletin board in hallway, on the Thrivent table in the narthex or on the Joy weekly newsletter on - line. If you have any questions, get a hold of Bobbie or Jim Flatz in church or at home 715-262-5960
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Joy Church Needs Your Help!
Joy is looking for a small group of people interested in and with the skills to archive and digitize the history of Joy! We have the information in boxes and books and needs it to be combined and digitally archived for generations to come. If you are interested in helping with this very important project, please contact the Church Office or Pastor Steve. Thank You!
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Coming SOON...PRESCOTT DAZE!!
Prescott Daze is coming soon-the weekend after Labor Day! Joy has already reserved a spot for a parade float and items to hand out along the parade route. This year's theme is, "Rocking Around the Clock". We will be asking for help with float ideas, decorating and parade participants. Talk to or call Hope Olson at 715-262-3724 for more information!
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Church Directory
The 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.
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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JOY YOUTH
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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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Church-to-Go
The church is not a building, it is the people of God,
wherever they are. For many of us, our lives are more mobile and family commitments may find us traveling on the weekend. So we have collected some resources to help you worship and be the church where you find yourself.
If you have access to WiFi the lots of resources available at your fingertips. If you are trying to unplug and get away from electronics you just need to prepare a bit ahead of time to print some resources.
One size does not fit all. If will be different if you have young kids or are on your own, so use what is helpful and adapt. Worship doesn't have to be an hour on a Sunday morning, it can happen when you are gathered around a meal table, or around a campfire at the end of the day, but a few minutes of focused attention can make a big difference.
Pastor Steve's
Church-to-Go Podcast (still under development)
Click
here for a short worship guide (will be available by Sunday)...they are themed but not linked to any particular day or order, use them as you find helpful.
God's Story/Our Story home devotions a weekly home devotion guide that you can use anytime for worship. It will be tied in to the scripture and themes we are exploring at Joy each week.
The Faith Five Share-Read-Talk-Pray-Bless format works anywhere
Electronic resources:
Don't have a Bible with check out
Bible Gateway
Devotional thoughts: There are lots of them.
Some favorites are
Faith Lens , Lutheran Hour,
God Pause
(if you have others you like let us know so we can add them to the list)
All kinds of
worship music can be found on
YouTube
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Overeaters Anonymous
Group meets on Wednesdays at 6:30pm in the Fireside Room
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Worship Attendance
Week Of
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Sunday
9:30 am
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Wednesday
6:30 pm
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Total
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July
2/5
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74
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6
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80
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July
9/12
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118
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8
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126
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July
16/19
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89
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13
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102
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July
23/26
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88
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13
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101
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Weekly Giving Summary
| Week Of: |
Regular Giving |
Electronic Giving |
Offering Total |
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Other Income |
Capital Appeal
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| June 25 |
$3,729.00 |
$1,197.50 |
$4,926.50 |
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$20.00 |
$55.00 |
| July 2 |
$2,510.00 |
$8,270.25 |
$10,780.25 |
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$320.81 |
$25.00 |
| July 9 |
$1,801.00 |
$1,197.50 |
$2,998.50 |
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$297.91 |
$175.00 |
| July 16 |
$1,342.50 |
$4,327.50 |
$5,670.00 |
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$113.00 |
$145.00 |
| July 23 |
$1,896.00 |
$1,197.50 |
$3,093.50 |
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$83.00 |
$55.00 |
Average Offering Income to meet projected expenses $5966
An additional $641 is needed each week to address the budget shortfall
*=UPDATED, +=NOT AVAILABLE
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How are we doing financially?
We have had a very generous response to our capital appeal which exceeded our goal of $30,000 in just a few weeks. Thank you. Thank you. Unfortunately our giving for our general, day to day operating of our ministry has not been able to keep up with the challenging budget we set for ourselves. Since the beginning of the year we have had about $1000 more expense than income each month, which is starting to add up. If each of us do a little we can meet the need. If you are on the go this summer and not able to be with us, remember we still need your support. Thank you.
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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 July/August, 9:30 AM Worship Service
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GREETERS
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READER
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COMMUNION ASSISTANTS
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USHERS
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July 30
Carroll & Karen Lehman
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July 30
Tom Peterson
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July 30
Tom & Carol Peterson, Marv Lindseth
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July...All Month
Kent Sebion & Family |
August 6
Tag & Lynda Johnson
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August 6
Kristin Tibayan
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August 6
Marv & Marcia Lindseth, Phyllis Hoffmann
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August...All Month
Wayne Lundgaard
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August 13
Darrell & Rosemary Alexander
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August 13
Cathy Martin
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August 13
Hope Olson, Cathy Martin, Jim Flatz
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Wayne Lundgaard
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Coffee Cup Helpers July/August
July 30 - HELP!
August 6 - HELP!
August 13 - HELP!
August 20 - HELP!
August 27 - HELP!
If you have 15 minutes to spare after Worship Service, please sign up to help with coffee cups!
Sign up on the 'Worship Helpers' sheet in the Narthex. Thank You!
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Weekly Calendar
30 Sunday
9:30am Blended Worship Service
31 Monday
1 Tuesday
Prescott National Night Out
1:30-2:30pm Joy Cleaning Crew
2 Wednesday
8:30-Noon Women's Summer Bible Study Retreat-Fireside Room
1:00 Worship & Music Team Meeting
6:30pm Campfire Worship Service
6:30-7:30pm Overeaters Anonymous Support Group Meeting-Fireside Room at Joy
3 Thursday
4 Friday
5 Saturday
9:00am-2:00pm Joy Card Ministry Making Cards in Fellowship Hall
6 Sunday
9:30am Blended Worship Service
9-5pm 8th Annual Heart for Luther Park
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