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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous October 23-30, 2016
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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Think pink and support the search for a cure!
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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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Sunday marked my one year mark of serving as your pastor. The year has gone fast for me. It is good to have been through everything once, to get an idea of how things work here at Joy. We have been a few changes this past year, but this coming year I think is critical in setting a direction for the future.
I am excited about the changes this fall with the schedule change and having kids in worship (for at least part of the time)...it's a baby step, but a step in the right direction. I believe the future of the church is very much tied to being intentional about being cross generational. If are our kids are not experiencing worship and seeing the involvement of their parents in the life of the church, they are not suddenly going to "get it" when they get to be adults.
In a few weeks you will be getting a letter asking for you to make a estimate of your giving for the coming year. Please take a moment to read it over and prayerfully consider your intention for the coming year. I am excited about the future of Joy Lutheran, your letters of intent will help us in our planning for it. Thank you for your generousity.
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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.
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Weekly Faith Formation Video
Our Bible reading for this coming Sunday is the story of David. I couldn't find a Bible Story Video I liked for the Bible Story this week so instead here is song by Gungor which helps us remember God is not limited by the structures we create to honor God. If you want to get a preview or see it again during the week just click here.
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Life U topic of the Month:
"Unplugging so You Can Plug In" - Managing devices in your home
Oct 23 - This Sunday's LifeU session will include having tech savvy teens/tweens talking to us about the following topics:
~ Their favorite apps - snapchat, Facebook, twitter, others
~ How to access those apps
~ Why they like the apps
~ From their perspective, what is the value of having devices to them
personally. Why they like their devices so much
Oct 30 - No Life U Class
Format is round table discussions in a rotation. Please join us at 9:25 in the Fellowship Hall. Questions: Contact Kristen Gray at 715-262- 5992.
November LifeU topic preview: Christian-approach to financial planning. Contact Wayne Lundgaard for more information.
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Upcoming Faith U Event: Sunday, November 13th at 9:25 AM
Parents, Teens and Money Matters Workshop
This workshop can help families discuss how money helps them live out their values. The teens receive
Cash Cache
® personal finance organizer, designed with pockets for sharing, saving, spending and investing to help teens keep track of their money. The parents receive a discussion guide with exercises and discussion topics to keep the money conversation going. If you are interested in attending this informative workshop, please sign up ahead of time as we need to make sure to order enough materials for everyone. The sign up sheet is in the Narthex.
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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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Operation Christmas Child
Be a part of the shoebox journey! Joy Lutheran Church Members are invited to participate again this year in Operation Christmas Child. Each Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift takes an amazing journey into the hands of a child in need-and that journey begins with you! Every shoebox you pack through Samaritan's Purse becomes a powerful tool for evangelism and discipleship, transforming the lives of children and families through the
Good News of Jesus Christ.
After receiving shoebox gifts, boys and girls are invited to enroll in The Greatest Journey, a 12 lesson discipleship program where children learn to faithfully follow Christ and share their faith with others. Learn more about Operation Christmas Child at samaritanspurse.org/occ. Joy will have shoeboxes available for anyone who wants to participate in this amazing program. Collection week is November 14-21 at Joy!
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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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Wednesday Night Suppers at Joy!
October Menu
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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CALLING ALL 3rd Graders!!! TIME FOR BIBLE SUNDAY!!
The Women of Joy Church have a long history of sharing God's word with the 3rd grade students at JOY! This year we are offering 3 different bibles for parents to choose from. Please take time to CLICK the link below so that we can order a Bible for your student to receive on Bible Sunday.
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First Communion Class
Joy Church will be offering a first communion class for students in the 4th grade or older* on Sunday November 6th after the 10:15am worship service. Parents and students are asked to attend together. If a parent is unable to attend please ask a grandparent.
The class will be a potluck starting at 11:30am-1:30pm. Please bring a dish to share.
The First Communion worship service will be Sunday November 13th at the 8:15am or 10:15am worship services. Later dates can be set up, please contact Pastor Steve or Christy with any questions.
*We suggest 4th grade as a time when many young people express and interest in Holy Communion. But the grade level is not the only thing that matters, parents you know your child best and know their interest. It is nice to be able to take advantage of teachable moments and offer the gift of the sacrament when they are ready for it. So if you have questions contact Pastor Steve
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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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Scott Calton's Pottery on Display
Joy Lutheran Church Member and pottery artist, Scott Calton, will have his work on display at the Great River Road Visitor and Learning Center at Freedom Park through December. Stop in to view of his wonderful work!
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Luther Park Bible Camp is hosting
Leave a Legacy: Wills, Estates,& Gift Planning Education
led by Rev. Larry Westfield
Tuesday October 25, 11:00 AM
Lunch served, $15.00 per person
Make reservations by calling 715-859-2215
Luther Park Bible Camp
944 24 ¼ Street, Chetek, WI 54728
Rev. Larry Westfield will lead a Planned Giving education event for all ages entitled, "Leave a Legacy for Ministry". This discussion will focus on how we can effectively plan to protect our families, while also benefiting camps, congregations, institutions and agencies of the ELCA. We will dream a little about how we may do something about the passion that God has put into our heart for your congregation and the wider church.
Larry was ordained in 1976 and has served congregations in Chaseburg, Stoddard and Rubicon Wisconsin. Larry leads education events in six synods of Wisconsin on retirement, estate and charitable planning. Larry is a member of Dr. Martin Luther Church Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. People of all ages will benefit from this educational event.
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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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Joy Lutheran Church Directory
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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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| Worship Attendance and Giving |
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Sun.8:15 |
Sun.10:15 |
Sun. TOTAL |
Wed.6:30 |
Weekly TOTAL |
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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2-October
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52
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128
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180
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N/A
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180
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9-October
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76
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140
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216
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N/A
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216
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16-October
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58
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120
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178
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N/A
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178
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| Average |
59
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129
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188
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0
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188
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Regular |
Electronic |
Other |
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Total |
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Offering |
Offering |
Income |
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Income |
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 |
2-October
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$0
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$7841.25
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$30.00
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$7871.25
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9-October
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$2218.00
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$1122.50
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$452.10 |
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$3792.60
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16-October
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$5133.64
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$3947.00
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$1689.95
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$10,770.59
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| Average |
$1960.18
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$3036.65
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$530.51 |
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$5527.29 |
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| Budgeted Weekly Offering |
$5,780.00 |
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| September Actual Weekly Offering |
$3,932.07 |
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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 23
8:15
Julie Fiedler &
Charlotte Burgeson
10:15
The Canfield Family
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October 23
8:15
Sharyn Calton
10:15
Shawn Bernick
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October 23
10:15
Ruby Bernick
(candles)
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October 23
8:15
Phyllis Hoffmann
Joan Northouse
Ken Roen
10:15
Mark Huber
Shawn Bernick
Kristen Gray
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8:15
Jack & Karla
Reichert &
John Culhaine
10:15
The Kleinschmidt's
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October 30
8:15
Darrell & Rosemary Alexander
10:15
The Gaunitz Family
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October 30
8:15
Ken Roen
10:15
Mark Huber
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October 30
10:15
Ellsa Stoeckel
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October 30
8:15
Russ Jensen
Carol & Tom Peterson
10:15
Hope Olson
Mark & Anita Huber |
8:15
Jack & Carla Reichert &
John Culhane
10:15
The Kleinschmidt's
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Weekly Calendar
23 Sunday
BIBLE SUNDAY-
3rd Graders receive
Bibles at 8:15am or 10:15am Worship Services
8:15am Traditional Worship Service
9:25am Faith Formation
10:15am Contemporary Worship Service
10:15am Sunday School
10:15am Shanty Town Event Ends
24 Monday
25 Tuesday
26 Wednesday
9-12 Women Quilting
5:15-6:30pm Wednesday Night Supper
6-6:30pm Guitar Camp
6-6:45pm High School Youth Band Practice
6:30-7:30 Joyful Choir Practice
6:30-7:45 Shift 67
6:30-9pm Confirmation Class-Movie & Popcorn Night
27 Thursday
7:00 Spirit of Joy Band Practice
28 Friday
29 Saturday
30 Sunday
8:15am Traditional Worship Service
9:25am Faith Formation
10:15am Contemporary Worship Service
10:15am Sunday School
4-5pm Cheryl Holmes Piano Recital
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