I had a great week of continuing education last week, focused on cross generational ministry.  So you will be hearing a lot more about it in the coming weeks.  One of the elements you will be hearing about is a tool for faith formation called Faith5.  We use it in Cross Gen Worship, confirmation ministry and hopefully in every home in the coming weeks (check the insert in the bulletin this Sunday).

I will not be offering a Pastor's class this Sunday because I will be teaching an intro to the Bible with 3rd graders and their parents during the Faith Formation time at 9:25.  Anyone is welcome if you want to sit in, but let me encourage you to also consider the FaithU class on managing electronics in your home (facilitated this week by Steve Peterson, meeting in the fellowship room) or to check the Cross Gen Class led by Christy  (Meeting in the blue room) which will focus on the Story of Hannah from worship.

"Unplugging to Plug In" Managing electronic devices in your home.

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.

Our Bible reading for this coming Sunday is the story of Hannah.  If you want to get a preview or see it again during the week just click here.

God's Story...Our Story

5 simple steps to help bring your household closer to God and each other. 

Wednesday Night Suppers at Joy!

October Menu 

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.

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!

 

First Communion Class

• 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

 

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.

 

 

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. 

 

Joy is working on a Church Directory. This will be available for all of Joy's Members both electronically and in print form. Please submit a photo of yourself and/or your family and email a recent photo to office@joy-church.org. You can also bring one in to the office or we would be happy to take one of you at church! Please call the office at 715-262-5800 with any questions.

***THERE IS STILL TIME TO SUBMIT YOUR PHOTO!! KEEP THEM COMING!***

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