an electronic newsletter of Joy Lutheran Church,  Prescott, WI
www.joy-church.org    715-262-5800    [email protected]
Relevant + Hopeful + Generous                               October 22-29, 2017
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

Upcoming Events at a glance (and quick links)
  

Check out...
  Faith5 home devotional resource God's Story Our Story 
WOW!

I might be biased, but I think we have the most beautiful maple in Prescott.   I love this time of year and we have been blessed with wonderful weather to get out and enjoy it.

Sometimes we get so busy we forget to pause and give thanks.  Next month we will have a special Community Thanksgiving worship on Thanksgiving Eve at the high school that I hope you will attend, but you don't need to wait until then to be thankful.  If you haven't written a thank you note recently...now would be a great time.




How are we doing financially?

Last  February at our annual meeting we passed a very challenging budget that required that we increase our giving to meet our ministry goals.  On top of that we also had a special capital appeal to replace furnaces and finish the basement.  
 
The capital appeal exceeded our expectations and we are looking forward to getting the basement project finished soon.  While our giving to our regular ministry needs is higher than it was last year, we still are not quite meeting our needs we have each month to keep the wonderful ministry we do.  We have borrowed from ourselves to make ends meet but that is just a short term fix.  A small increase by all of us would make a huge difference (a increase of $5 a week by each of us would translate in over $30,000 over a year) allowing us on just to meet our needs but to extend our ministry.  If you are thinking about a special year-end gift for tax purposes, the timing couldn't be better.   Thank you.
 
Next week Kristen will give us the full report on how we are doing and be available to answer any questions you might have...plus we will be showing the new 3rd quarter "Life at Joy" video (you don't want to miss that).  Then in a few weeks we will give you an opportunity to make your estimate of giving for the coming year.  This is an important and valuable tool to help the leadership of our congregation be responsible stewards of the resources we have been given to manage.

The 3rd quarter giving statements are available for you to pick up in the narthex.   By picking yours up it saves us having to mail them out.  Take a moment to look at yours to make sure our record of your generosity is accurate.


Reformation Events
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

Worship Survey Results October 2017
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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.
Faith Formation Video

This week, we learn about David is chosen to be King.


Click Here to watch the video
 
Wednesday Suppers  
OCTOBER MENU
25th ~ Hungarian Goulash

NOVEMBER MENU
1st ~ Cheesy Potato Soup
8th ~ Chicken A La King
15th ~ Pork Stew
22nd ~ NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER
29th ~ Pizza Hotdish

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 or hot dogs and chips are also offered as an alternative at each meal.  A free will donation is appreciated, but not necessary if you are not able to contribute.
Bring your friends and neighbors to the table and experience JOY!
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.
 

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!
 

A Thank You from the Mission Committee

Thank you to everyone at Joy who purchased an apple pie, made by the Mission Committee and the youth, and sold on October 15th to raise funds for our Companion Synod of Malawi. We also use about $250 of the proceeds each year to help fund the annual Pastor's Academy in Malawi. This provides the pastors from the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Malawi to receive theological and English language training from two of our Northwest Wisconsin Synod pastors.
 
After expenses were taken out, we raised approximately $1400 that will be sent to Malawi.  We are grateful for the help of our church and all who support this annual project. We appreciated the $250 grant we received from Thrivent Financial for this project.
 
Thanks to the following 40 youth and adults who made all 167 pies on October 14th and enjoyed a fun intergenerational mission project:
Jim Flatz                                              Bobbie Flatz                                       Marv Lindseth
Christy Canfield                                  Kenzie Klassen                                  Megan Johnson
Ryan Johnson                                     Connor Lubich                                  Carter Lubich
Erica Keezer                                        Rebecca Heinze                                 Chris Maaske
Maddie Tibayan                                 Allie Tibayan                                      Calihan Sterud
Olivia Dolan                                        Jonathan Rohr                                   Tom Peterson
Carol Peterson                                    Amy Lubich                                        Brandon Rundquist
Hayley Hillman                                  Jerry Erickson                                   Pat Erickson
Lauren Doffing                                   Joan Northouse                                 Lee Northouse
Jayne Parmeter                                  Pastor Steve Meyer                           Diane Meyer
Sophie Tibayan                                  Phyllis Hoffmann                              Loretta Knight
Ken Knight                                          Rosie Culhane                                    Hope Olson
Natalie Canfield                                 Kelsey Sterud                                      Morgan Lundeen
Olivia Dolan                                       
 
Special thanks, also, to the following people for donating some of the supplies this year that we used in our Mission Pie Project: (Thanks also to those we might have forgotten to list below.)
Linda Wilson                                      Diane Meyer                                       Jean Setering
Lincoln Neuman                                 Hope Olson                                        Jim & Bobbie Flatz
Carol Peterson                                    Tag Johnson                                       Shannon Clarke
Kent Sebion                                         Judy Hamann                                     Kristin Tibayan
Ken & Deanna Roen                          Carroll & Karen Lehman                  Carol Peterson
Mary Glaubitz                                     Lana Craft                                           Janette Canfield
Pat Erickson                                       Charlotte Burgeson                            Connor Lubich
Marv & Marcia Lindseth
 
Special thanks, also, to the following people who gave monetary donations: Kristen & Peter Grey, Rosemary Alexander, Cathy Martin, and Al Klein
 
With all the people who purchased pies to those who helped make the pies to those who furnished ingredients for the pies, we had LOTS of people in our congregation involved in this mission project. Thank you SO much on behalf of the Lutherans in Malawi, Africa!
Operation Christmas Child

Be a part of the shoebox journey! Each shoebox gift takes an amazing journey all over the world into the hands of a child in need. These boxes become a powerful tool for evangelism and discipleship, transforming the lives of children and families through the Good News of Jesus Christ. Joy members are invited to participate again this year. Pick up a box from the narthex along with instructions for packing. Then return boxes to Joy from November 12th to November 19th. They will be blessed on Sunday, November 19th and taken to the collection center on Monday, November 20th. Thank you for your help!

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.
Youth

JOY YOUTH
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Youth and Adults are invited to an urban camp out at Joy Church parking lot, November 4th & 5th. 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, Nov 4th, check out is 11am on Sunday, Nov 5th.
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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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. 
Joyful Quilters get help from Georgia Freidel's Granddaughters.

dcLooking 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
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.
Prescott H.S. Raffle

The parents of the Prescott Senior Class of 2018 are selling raffle tickets for a 2018 Chevy Cruze or a cash option of $10,000. Tickets are $40 each with a maximum to be sold of 1,000. This is a fundraiser for the lock in on the night of graduation. This event is intended to provide a fun drug and alcohol free night for the graduating seniors.
If you are interested in purchasing a raffle ticket please contact any Senior parent or Kim Cleasby at 651-492-8825 or [email protected]. Drawing will take place December 12th. You do not need to be present to win.

The River Valley Band is very excited about its next concert on October 24th where it will be sharing the stage in concert with the Hastings High School Wind Ensemble and with its special guest The Sheldon Theatre Brass Band of Red Wing.  These bands will perform together under the theme "Connections Concert."
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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.

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.                   
Worship Attendance
Week Of
 Sunday
Traditional
8:15 am
 Sunday
Contemporary
10:15 am

 Total
Sept. 24th
 55
 90
 145
Oct. 1st
 61
 102
 163
Oct. 8th
 56
 93
 149
Oct. 15th
 67
 99
 166

Weekly Giving Summary
 Week Of:  Regular Giving Electronic Giving Offering Total    Other Income
Capital Appeal
Sept 17  $1,354.00     
$1,147.50   
 
$2,501.50       $538.70      $0    
Sept 24   $2,345.55          $1,107.50       
 $3,453.05   
    		  
$872.46   
       
$330.00   
   
Oct 1        $2,589.00   $8,258.25       $10, 847.25      
  $733.10       
    		 $0 
Oct 8     $2,309.00         $1,107.50           $3,416.50           $644.76        $0   
Oct 15           $2,641.00           $4,397.50          $7,038.50         $574.00        $0      

Average Offering Income to meet projected expenses  $5966
An additional  $641 is needed each week to address the budget shortfall
*=UPDATED, +=NOT AVAILABLE  
If you would like to give electronically you can do so through our web page

  Set up or manage my electronic giving

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

WiFi Joy Guest Password:  WelcomeToJoy!73  
Worship Leaders for October/November, 8:15 & 10:15 AM Worship Services  
worshipleaders
GREETERS
READER
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS
 USHERS-All Month
October 22
8:15
Norm & Shirley Johnson

10:15
9th Grade Girls Confirmation


 October 22
8:15
Carol Peterson

10:15
9th Grade Girls Confirmation

 October 22
8:15
Tom & Carol Peterson, Ken Roen

10:15
9th Grade Girls Confirmation


 8:15
Jack Reichert & John Culhane

10:15
The Kleinschmidt's
October 29
8:15
Ken & Linda Wilson

10:15
Jean Setering & Susan Metcalf


 October 29
8:15
Marcia Lindseth

10:15
Tom Peterson

 October 29
8:15
Marv Lindseth, Tom & Carol Peterson

10:15
Diane Meyer, Tom Peterson


 8:15
Jack Reichert & John Culhane

10:15
The Kleinschmidt's
November 5
8:15

10:15
 November 5
8:15

10:15


 November 5
8:15

10:15
 November
8:15
Bernard Volker & Norm Johnson

10:15
The Kleinschmidt's
weekWeekly Calendar 
     
 
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
 
23 Monday
2:15-3:15pm Prescott HS Youth Cleaning Crew
7-8pm Joyful Bells Rehearsal
 
24 Tuesday
7-8pm Piano Recital-Joan Schaack/Deanna Roen
 
25 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 #4
7-8pm Joy Choir Rehearsal
 
26 Thursday
1:30-2:30 Joy Cleaning Crew
 
27 Friday
 
28 Saturday
10:00am Wednesday Night Supper Fundraiser
 
29 Sunday
Reformation 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
 
 
 
 
 
Joy Lutheran Church  1435 St Croix St. Prescott, WI 54021
715-262-5800   [email protected]   www.joy-church.org
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