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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous
February 12-19, 2017
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Upcoming Events at a glance (and quick links)
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Winter Schedule
8:15 Traditional Worship 9:25 Faith Formation 10:15 Contemporary Worship 10:15 Sunday School
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Thanks for a great Annual Party. 2016 was a good year. If you missed the year-in-review video on Sunday just click
here. We adopted a challenging budget for 2017 but I am convinced that we can do it. When you see all the things we do together (like in the video) we are reminded how our gifts are not to a "budget", but to ministries, to people being the people of God.
Sunday we got our first look at our large banners with our core values of
Relevant, Hopeful and
Generous. The banners will go outdoors when we can get them into the ground. (Thanks to Craig Orf for building the stands so we could use them indoors).
At the meeting I also shared a video clip that I watch whenever I need my spirits lifted a bit. If you want to watch it again click here. Like I said, it isn't particularly religious but it captures the spirit of what we can do together when we don't let our differences divide us.
I will be starting up my Pastor's Bible Class again on Sunday at 9:25 in the Fireside room. Join us as we use some Bible Project videos to spur some great conversation about scripture. |
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check out this great opportunity to learn and grow. We are applying for a grant to cover the costs. This is a great one day event with over 40 workshops covering all aspects of congregational life ( a listing of the workshops are avaiable to look over). There is a registration form in the narthex where you indicate your interest in going...we will register together as a congregation
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Loves of Love
Feb. 12th. Bake your muffins, rolls and bread and bring to the Fireside Room to be sold after worship. Money raised will go toward the immediate needs of our sister church in Malawi.
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New FaithU course "Awesome Relationships" to begin Feb.19
It takes time and intention to create awesome relationships. We all long for this genuine connection, but we're often frustrated with the state of our relationships. If you'd like to improve all of your relationships then you'll want to experience our new four week DVD study called, "Awesome Relationships." In this amazing study Pastor Rick Warren shows you how to be intentional about building up your relationships so you can experience the awesome relationships that you desire.
Through this 4-week study, we will teach you:
*Why marriage matters.
*Four traits of awesome families.
*Six golden rules of friendship.
*How to build a friendship with God.
Dates and session titles include:
Feb 19 Session 1: Fighting For An Awesome Marriage
Feb 26 Session 2: Fighting For An Awesome Family
March 5 Session 3: Fighting For Awesome Friendships
March 12 Session 4: Becoming Best Friends With God
All sessions start at 9:25 with warm beverages and introductions
and end by 10:10 AM in time to attend the 10:15 AM worship service.
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Mission Project for February/March
Personal Care Kits for Lutheran World Relief
All members and friends of Joy are asked to help furnish items for the Personal Care Kits that are being collected in the next several weeks to send to Lutheran World Relief to be shared with people who have lost everything from a natural disaster or life-threatening violence.
Each Care Kit contains the following:
ONE light-weight bath-size towel (between 20" x 40" and 52" x 27, dark color preferred)
TWO bath-size bars of soap equaling 8-9 oz., any brand, in original wrapping
ONE adult-size toothbrush in its original packaging
ONE sturdy comb, remove packaging
ONE metal nail clippers (attached file optional), remove packaging
Please donate new items and in good condition only. Do not donate any items with any religious symbols, messages, patriotic or military symbols, U.S. flags, or references to the armed forces, including camouflage. If you can donate all the contents for one Care Kit, that would be great! If not, donate items that you can easily find and we'll make Care Kits up from multiple donated items. Be assured, though, that everything you donate brings hope to the recipient. Reach out and help our brothers and sisters in need throughout the world.
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Joy Lutheran Card Ministry
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oy's Card Ministry will be getting together on Saturday, February 18th at 9:00 A.M. into the early afternoon to make cards to fill Joy's card rack. Crafty fun will be had by all who attend and there will be a potluck lunch. Please come and join the group and stay as long as you are able!!
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 Faith Formation Video, Feb. 12th
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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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All Women are Invited to February's Bible Study-"Galatians: Christian Faith and Christian Freedom"
All women are invited to attend the monthly Bible study on Tuesday, February 14th, at 1:30 PM. New Testament Letter that Martin Luther believed was central to his theology and belief that we are justified by grace through faith in Christ. Pastor Steve is our leader and guide during these four months of the study of Galatians. We are happy that he is sharing his expertise with us as he leads us in discussion of Galatians. The text for February's study is Galatians 2:19-3:29, and it is entitled "Children of God Through Faith." Do join us!
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Coming Soon...Bold Women Sunday!
Mark your calendars for Sunday, February 26th and plan to attend church services that day. We will be observing the annual Bold Women Sunday/Thank Offering Service at both the 8:15 a.m. and the 10:15 a.m. services. Guest preacher for the day will be Pastor Amelia Houdek, Pastor of Lifelong Faith Formation at First Lutheran Church in New Richmond, WI. Her responsibilities focus on Christian Faith Formation for every age, life stage, faith stage, and spiritual giftedness. She also supervises the direction of the Children Youth and Families ministry. Several of our Joy women heard her bring a message at a Conference WELCA event and liked her and her message so well, she was invited to be our preacher for this special service. You won't want to miss her message! We also will have the opportunity to make a special offering to support life-changing ministries of Women of the ELCA. Plan to join us in church on February 26th!
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| Our quilters taking a break from creating comfortable works of art. |
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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 you 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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NERF GAMES!! WEDNESDAY,
February 15th & 22nd
8pm-9:15pm at JOY CHURCH.
For Students in 6th -12th grade.
INVITE YOUR FRIENDS!!
Please bring your own labeled Nerf toys. Put your initials on your darts.
EYE protection is required!
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9th GRADE RETREAT
Feb. 23-25, 2017
This year's retreat is scheduled for February 23, 24 and 25. We will be leaving Joy on Thursday, February 23rd at 3:30pm and return by 12noon on Saturday, February 25th. The retreat is an important part of Joy's Confirmation program, and we want to see all students attend!
The cost of the retreat is approximately $35 per person to cover food expenses. If $35 is too much for your family, no worries!! We have scholarship funds available!!
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Summer Youth Events
CANADA MISSION TRIP
JUNE 22-30
8th-12th grade
We Will be camping at sleeping giant provincial park near Thunderbay Canada. While at sleeping giant we will be spending time helping the park rangers care for God's creation. This may include painting tables, clearing brush, trimming trees, breaking trails, or hauling wood. We will also have some fun hiking, swimming, campfires, visiting tourist attractions, fishing, canoeing, learning about God and creation, and much more!
Cost $365 includes transportation, camping fees, meals, service sites, and entrance fees. (Students 18 and under only need a birth certificate to cross the US Canadian border while traveling with the church group.)
Register Here
MINNEAPOLIS MISSION TRIP
JULY 9-15
8th-12th grade
Students 8th through 12th grade will be staying at the Russ Ewald retreat center in Minneapolis and will be serving a variety of organizations that deal with homelessness and other social justice issues. This summer mission trip will include service opportunities during the day, learning, worship, and fellowship in the evening. This event challenges participants to think about others and to look at the world from the perspective of those living in poverty.
The cost is $365 that includes meals, transportation, lodging, and program fees.
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INNEAPOLIS MISSION TRIP
July 9-15
Students 6th through 7th grade will be staying at the Russ Ewald retreat center in Minneapolis and will be serving a variety of organizations that deal with homelessness and other social justice issues. This summer mission trip will include service opportunities during the day, learning, worship, and fellowship in the evening. This event challenges participants to think about others and to look at the world from the perspective of those living in poverty.
The cost is $365 that includes meals, transportation, lodging, and program fees.
VBS
JUNE 12-16
Vacation Bible School will take place at Joy Lutheran Church in Prescott, WI. This event is offered in partnership with Luther Park Bible Camp. Luther Park Counselors will essentially bring the camp program to us. All children from the community are invited to participate in this great event!
The Luther Park Staff will be leading the program along with some volunteers from Prescott. The children will be involved in crafts, games, singing, recreational activities, Bible study, and MORE!
Monday - Friday 12 noon -5pm for children going into 1st-6th grade,
Monday-Friday 12noon -3pm for children going into Kindergarten.
All children are asked to bring a sack lunch.
MIDDLE SCHOOL
CAMPING TRIP
JULY 16-18
Details TBA
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Applications are now open for new guitar students!!!
Guitar Camp ministry is offered FREE of charge to kids who are interested in learning how to play the guitar (a free guitar is also provided). As students progress through the camp they will be given opportunities to lead music in a group setting in and out of worship. This camp is intended to raise up and support music leaders in our community.
Guitar Camp Students meet Wednesday during the school year 6-6:30pm at Joy Church.
Click Here to Sign Up!
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Joy Lutheran Church has been re-keyed! If you need access to the church, please contact the office. Thank You!
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Be part of a Thrivent Action Team
Thousands of dollars are available for us to use projects in our congregation and community...come find out how you can be part of it.
It would be helpful for us to know who in the congregation are members of Thrivent.
Please click on the link below to let us know
Click Here
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Worship Attendance
Week Of
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Sun. 8:15 |
Sun. 10:15 |
Total |
Jan. 1
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9:30 AM-65
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65
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Jan. 8
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70
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111
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181
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Jan. 15
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58
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79
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137
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Jan. 22
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73
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100
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173
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Jan. 29
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75
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80
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155
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Feb. 5
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55
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72
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127
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Giving
| Week Of: |
Regular Giving |
Electronic Giving |
Other Income |
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Total
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| Jan. 1 |
$1,868.00
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$8,030.25
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$195.00
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$10,093.25
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| Jan. 8 |
$2,316.82 |
$1,187.50
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$765.65
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$4,269.97 |
| Jan. 15 |
$1,498.00
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$4,789.50 |
$397.00 |
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$6,684.50 |
| Jan. 22 |
$2,047.56 |
$1,180.00
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$326.34
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$3,553.90 |
| Average |
$1,932.60
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$3,796.81 |
$421.00 |
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$6,150.41 |
Budgeted weekly income $5,780
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2017 Giving Envelopes are ready for pick up in the Narthex. If you use Simply Giving, you will not receive any envelopes.
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If you 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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Change in Nursery Hours
Because we have not had people making use of the nursery during the Faith Formation time between worship services we will save resources and not be offering child care at that time. If it becomes a need in the future we can reinstate it. But for now,
we will only be offering child care during the 10:15 worship.
Joy's Nursery is professionally staffed with experienced child caregivers who will look after your precious little ones as if they were their own.
Joy proudly introduces Melissa and Kyra Miller, our professional Mother-Daughter Nursery Team!
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Wednesday Night Suppers at Joy!
February Menu
Feb. 15th ~ Baked Potato Bar
Feb. 22nd ~ Chicken Noodle Hotdish
Wednesday Suppers are a free will donation and all are welcome to Joy to enjoy delicious food and wonderful fellowship. There is always an vegetarian option a well. Supper time is 5:15 ~ 6:30 PM. Invited a friend and share the joy.
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Worship Leaders for February
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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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FEB. USHERS
(ALL MONTH)
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February 12
8:15
Craig & Tammy Orf
10:15
The Canfield Family
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February 12
8:15
Russ Jensen
10:15
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February 12
10:15 |
February 12
8:15
Jim & Bobbie Flatz, Marv Lindseth
10:15
Wayne Lundgaard, Cathy Martin
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8:15
The Satchell
Family
10:15
The Kleinschmidt's
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February 19
8:15
Kent & Gloria Sebion
10:15
Judy Hamann
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February 19
8:15
Gloria Sebion
10:15
Matthew McCarthy
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February 19
10:15 |
February 19
8:15
Carol & Tom Peterson, Phyllis Hoffmann
10:15
Stefanie Brantner, Cathy Martin
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February
8:15
Bill Satchell Family
10:15
The Kleinschmidt Family
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Weekly Calendar
12 Sunday
8:15am Traditional Worship Service
9:25-10:10am Faith Formation
10:15am Contemporary Worship Service
10:15am Sunday School
Pastor leaves for conference
5:30-6pm Sing4Joy Rehearsal
6-6:45pm Joy Unlimited Rehearsal
7-8pm Joyful Bells Rehearsal
Pastor at conference
14 Tuesday
Happy Valentine's Day
1:30pm JWELCA Bible Study
9:00am Joyful Quilters
5:15-6:30pm Wednesday Night Supper
6-6:30pm Guitar Camp
6-6:45pm High School Youth Band Practice
6:30-7:30pm Joyful Choir Rehearsal
6:30-7:45pm Shift 6/7
6:30-8pm Confirmation Class-Workshop #15
8-9:15pm-Nerf Games-6th-12th Grade Students
7:00pm Spirit of Joy Band Practice
9am-1pm Joy Card Ministry & Potluck
19 Sunday
Luther Park Camp Sunday
8:15am Traditional Worship Service
9:25-10:10am Faith Formation
10:15am Contemporary Worship Service
10:15am Sunday School
MARK YOUR CALENDARS:
- Friday, March 3, 2017, 11:00 A.M., World Day of Prayer Services, UCC Church, Prescott
- Tuesday, March 7, 2017, 7:00 P.M., General JWELCA Meeting, Fireside Room
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