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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous
October 15-22, 2017
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FALL SCHEDULE
8:15 AM Traditional Worship Service
9:25-10:10 AM Faith Formation
10:15 AM Contemporary Worship Service
10:15 AM Sunday School
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Upcoming Events at a glance (and quick links)
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A couple of things
Pies
This week we are making, selling, buying and consuming some of the best apple pies around. It is fun and yummy. But the reason for the pies is to support our brothers and sisters in Malawi.
We give thanks that the famine that they have suffer through for the last couple years is over. So now we turn our attention to how to help them prevent famine in the future. The key is something called permaculture which help local farmers produce food in a way that is much more sustainable. If you are interested in what this looks like check out this
video
Reformation
There are lots of opportunities to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation that is coming up in just a few weeks. Let me just highlight a couple of them.
Luther Seminary is hosting
Reformation Festival Oct. 27-28 with great speakers and workshops for details click
here. If you can't make the festival, consider coming to a special Reformation service at Central Lutheran on Saturday at 4pm which we will get to hear from our presiding bishop, Bishop Eaton as well as combine choirs from the metro area.
The
National Lutheran Choir will be presenting the Holy Spirit Mass which was composed especially for the 500th anniversary. It will be shared locally on Friday, Oct. 27 at the Basilica of St. Mary in Minneapolis at 8pm and on Sunday, Oct 29 at the Ordway in St Paul at 4pm for details click
here. If you want to view a video highlighting the Mass and the National Lutheran Choir click
here.
Remember the River Falls Theater is going to showing a Luther Movie on Mon. Oct 30 for just $3 with all the proceeds going for hurricane relief work
details
PS
Thanks for your
survey feedback on the Faith5 portion of our 10:15 worship service...we are looking at the results and will report our findings next week.
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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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Faith Formation Video
This week, we learn about Samuel.
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Wednesday Suppers
OCTOBER MENU
18th ~ Chili
25th ~ Hungarian Goulash
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!
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Pampered Chef Fundraiser
Saturday, October 28th at 10 AM. Kelly Poff, JLC resident Chef, creates wonderful meals for us every Wed. She is holding her annual fundraiser for this important ministry on Oct. 28th. Pampered Chef donates 15% of the sales and Kelly matches that from her commission so the total of all sales that benefit Joy is 30%! You can view catalogs and place orders directly at Joy or online at
https://pamperedchef.com/go/joylutheranchurch
. Please share this with friends and family, the more the merrier and better for Joy!
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An Invitation from the Mission Committee
Please join us to make apple pies on Saturday, October 14, 2017, In Joy's Fellowship Hall, 9:00 A.M. - 12 Noon. (Bring your apple peelers and help donate needed supplies - see poster in narthex) Apple Pies will be sold after each service on Sunday, October 15, 2017. $10.00 per pie.
All proceeds will go to benefit our Companion Synod Relationship in Malawi!
Please Plan to Buy A Delicious Pie!
Reserve yours on Sundays (10/1, and 10/8) by signing the sheets in the Narthex.
You may also reserve and pay for pies through our Pay Pal kiosk at church.
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FAITH FORMATION
Faith Formation
is a life-long process that we approach in a number of ways. First and foremost the home is the primary place where faith formation happens. The home is where priorities and values are modeled and reinforced. As a worshipping community we want to help support the work that you are doing at home.
One of the ways we do that is to provide a resource for home devotional use called
"God's Story Our Story"
. It explores the theme that we focus on at worship each week and is available as a bulletin insert (also available on our web page).
We also offer a resource we call Sunday School each week at 10:15.
Sunday School
starts in worship because it is important for our young people to have the experience of worshipping with family. During this time we model the devotional Faith5 time the bulletin insert is there to encourage. Then the youth (preschool- 5th grade) go to a class to focus on learning and applying faith to life, returning to worship for Holy Communion and time with their families.
Another option for
Faith Formation
is offered between the worship services (at 9:25-10:05) to provide an educational experience which is separate from worship, so parents who want to worship the whole hour as families have that opportunity.
There are two elements: The first element is
Faith U
(faith university) which is geared for adults. We are never too old to learn something new and you can't pass on a living faith if you are not nurturing it in yourself. There will be a variety of topics offered, dealing with both life application, as well as Bible and theology topics in short series. The other element is a
Cross Generational Class
designed for both adults and kids. Having these two options allows parents and kids to have separate focused classes if they wish, or they could attend the cross generational class together as whole families to enhance their faith formation.
In addition we offer two opportunities on Wednesday nights. For our 6-7th graders we have a pre-confirmation program called
Shift 67
and for our 8-9th graders our
Confirmation ministry.
Questions ? Talk to Christy or Pastor Steve.
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JOY YOUTH
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Youth and Adults are invited to an urban camp out at Joy Church parking lot. We will be sleeping outside to raise awareness and advocate for those who are homeless. Students will be creating temporary housing structures, bundling up in coats and sleeping bags, and experiencing a small part of what it is like to be homeless. Please sign up on the church web page or contact Christy.
Check in 5pm on Saturday check out is 11am on Sunday.
NEED...Joy church activities permission slip (parent must complete on the church web site), warm clothes, a structure to sleep in, food to share with the shanty town community, be prepared for the weather!!! WE WILL BE OUTSIDE THE ENTIRE TIME. PLEASE BRING EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR YOUR STRUCTURE YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO LEAVE ONCE YOU ARE CHECKED IN.
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BIBLE SUNDAY-OCTOBER 22ND!!!
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- 3rd grade parent and child Bible class is Sunday October 15 at 9:25am.
- 3rd grade Bible Sunday will be October 22 at 8:15 or 10:15am Worship Service.
3rd Grade Parents!! It is time to select a Bible for your child!! The Women's Group from Joy Church will be purchasing Bible to give to 3rd grade students....please select a Bible for your child before October 15th.
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First Communion Class will be offered for students in the 4th grade and older. Class will be on Sunday, November 12th, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. Please note this class is for students and parents please bring a dish to share. The First Communion Worship Service will be on Sunday, November 19th, at the 8:15 or 10:15 AM Worship Service. Please note if these times don't work for you Pastor Steve will meet with you at a different time.
Information and sign up links for Bible Sunday and First Communion are also available on Joy's Webpage under 'Children/Youth' tab.
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Looking for a few good people
with "Joy" in their hearts
who don't mind getting their hands wet
Our
Wednesday Night Supper is one of our ministries that is at the core of what we are about. We are blessed to have a great cook to prepare the food (thank you Kelly) but preparing the food is only part of providing a meal.
We also need people willing to help with the set up and clean up.
This is where we need your help. Many hands make light work. If we can get 8 dish team organized, then no one would need to work more than once a month for 1 1/2 hour. We are looking to have 2 shifts (early 4:30-6:00 and late 6:00-7:30). Teams would be 3-4 people and could be families or any kind of group. You can form your own team, or indicate your willing to help and we will form the teams. Thank you for your support of this important ministry.
click here to indicate your willingness to help
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All Saints Sunday is Nov. 5th
Please send pictures and names of Saints to Pastor Steve or the Joy Office for this upcoming special day.
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WELCA Worthy . . . . . . .
Note these dates for noteworthy JWELCA activities coming this fall . . . .Plan to participate!
- Quilting has begun again - join the quilters each Wednesday, 9 AM - Noon, in the church Fellowship Hall. All are welcome, regardless of skills! Contact Karen Lundgaard or Joan Schaack for more information.
- All of October - Fall Mission Project - Start buying items for the Operation Christmas Child Gift Boxes. Contact Hope Olson for more information or look for information to come soon.
- November 14 - Fall Bible Study on The Apostles' Creed, 1:30 P.M., Fireside Room. Contact Emilie Horken for more information. Join us for inspiring and informative study.
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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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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
Week Of
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Sunday
Traditional
8:15 am
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Sunday
Contemporary
10:15 am
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Total
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Sept. 17th
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56
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109
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165
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Sept. 24th
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55
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90
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145
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Oct. 1st
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61
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102
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163
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Oct. 8th
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56
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93
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149
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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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| Sept 3 |
$2,345.00 |
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$3,617.50 |
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$147.50 |
$0 |
| Sept 10 |
$2,202.00 |
$4,357.50 |
$6,559.50
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$749.00
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$0
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| Sept 17 |
$1,354.00 |
$1,147.50 |
$2,501.50 |
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$538.70
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$0 |
| Sept 24* |
$2,345.55* |
$1,107.50 |
$3,453.05* |
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$872.46* |
$330.00 |
| Oct 1 |
$2,589.00 |
$8,258.25 |
$10, 847.25
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$$733.10 |
$0 |
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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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 October, 8:15 & 10:15 AM Worship Services
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GREETERS
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READER
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COMMUNION ASSISTANTS
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USHERS-All Month
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October 15
8:15
Tammy & Craig Orf
10:15
Ed & Mary Glaubitz
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October 15
8:15
Russ Jensen
10:15
Cathy Martin
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October 15
8:15
Jim & Bobbie Flatz, Tom Peterson
10:15
Cathy Martin & Tom Peterson
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8:15
Jack Reichert & John Culhane
10:15
The Kleinschmidt's
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October 22
8:15
Norm & Shirley Johnson
10:15
9th Grade Girls Confirmation
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October 22
8:15
Carol Peterson
10:15
9th Grade Girls Confirmation
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October 22
8:15
Tom & Carol Peterson, Ken Roen
10:15
9th Grade Girls Confirmation
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8:15
Jack Reichert & John Culhane
10:15
The Kleinschmidt's
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October 29
8:15
Ken & Linda Wilson
10:15
Jean Setering & Susan Metcalf
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October 29
8:15
Marcia Lindseth
10:15
Tom Peterson
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October 29
8:15
Marv Lindseth, Tom & Carol Peterson
10:15
Diane Meyer, Tom Peterson
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8:15
Jack Reichert & John Culhane
10:15
The Kleinschmidt's
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Weekly Calendar
15 Sunday
Mission Pies For Sale
8:15am Traditional Worship Service
9:25-10:05am 3rd Grade Parent/Child Bible Class with Pastor Steve
9:25am Faith Formation
10:15am Contemporary Worship Service
10:15am Sunday School
16 Monday
10am Joyful Seniors
2:15-3:15pm Prescott HS Youth Cleaning Crew
7-8pm Joyful Bells Rehearsal
17 Tuesday
18 Wednesday
9-12 Joyful Quilters
5-6pm Joy Unlimited Practice
5:15-6:30pm Wednesday Night Supper
6:30-6:30pm Sing 4 Joy Rehearsal
6:30-7:45pm Shift 67
6:30-7:45pm Confirmation Class-Workshop #3
7-8pm Joy Choir Rehearsal
19 Thursday
NO SCHOOL-Conferences
9-11 Joy Cleaning Crew
20 Friday
NO SCHOOL-Conferences
21 Saturday
7:30-8:30am Men's Bible Study
10-Noon His Arms Watoto Walk-A-Thon-Prescott Track
22 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
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