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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous
March 12-19, 2017
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Upcoming Events at a glance (and quick links)
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Winter/Spring Schedule
8:15 Traditional Worship 9:25 Faith Formation 10:15 Contemporary Worship 10:15 Sunday School
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The church has left the building
The other day we received an email at the office I wanted to share:
"I just wanted to drop you a note to say thank you. You don't know me personally, but I wanted to thank you and your staff for your service, commitment and love for this community. It is making an impact. Your work is bearing fruit. So thank you! Be encouraged :) You are making a difference. Keep it up :)"
Part of our calling as a congregation is serve the community. We do that in a number of ways: the Wednesday night dinners, the sense of sanctuary (a safe place) where kids can come and hangout, offering our space as a venue of community gatherings. But is not just about welcoming people to come here, it is also about our work out in the community. One of the congregations I used to serve has the slogan "the church has left the building" which they have printed on their t-shirts. It is a good reminder of our calling.
A new expression of that care for the community will be a new police chaplaincy program that I will be participating in. Our law enforcement officers do an important, difficult and sometime thankless job. The police chaplains are a volunteer position to support the officers in whatever way that they can. Sometimes we will assist the people being served (helping with death notifications ) and sometimes we will be there to help the officers themselves. I have had some initial specialized training and will be getting more as time goes on.
For the next 4 weeks we will be gathering on
Wednesdays for a special mid-week worship at 6:30pm.
The evening will start with a wonderful meal (free will offering) prepared by our wonderful chef Kelly. Then we will move into the sanctuary for worship out theme this year will be:
This family-friendly service will start at 6:30 pm and be about 45 minutes long. Each week we will look at the characters and themes from the movie "Frozen", and use them to help us think creatively about our faith journey. Hope you can join us...invite a friend to join you. |
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Turn your clocks AHEAD one hour before going to bed Saturday, March 11th!! Daylight saving time begins Sunday, March 12th!!
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Ron & Chris Stanke
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Meet our newest Vision Board Member...Chris Stanke
It is good to be home. Ron and I lived in Holmen, Wi for many of the past 19 years, but after retirement we decided to move back to Prescott.
We raised out daughters, Kelly and Jenna, in Prescott. Jenna and family still live here. Kelly and family now live in Cedarburg, Wi. Kelly and Jenna have given us 6 wonderful grandchildren, ages from 8 to 20 years. We love spending time with them!
I enjoy reading, needlework, and try to walk my 10,000 steps each day.
It is great to be a Joy member again!
Chris Stanke
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New FaithU course "Awesome Relationships" Continues
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.
Last Session:
March 12 Session 4: Becoming Best Friends With God
Session 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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March 5th-26th, Pastor Carol Peterson Teaching "Treasures of the Catechism"
During Faith Formation time every Sunday in March, you have the choice of 2 different learning experiences. Pastor Carol, speaking on "Treasures of the Catechism" or FaithU, "Awesome Relationships". Plan to attend one of these interesting and thought provoking learning experiences!
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Prayer Shawl Ministry
We are once again in need of prayer shawls. We have given our last one to someone in need. We would like to be able to keep a few on hand so that we have them when the need arises. We pray that we will not have a need but we want to be prepared. We wish to thank all those who have made prayer shawls in the past. They have meant so much to so many. If you have any questions please call Emilie Horken at 262-4728.
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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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Weekly Faith Formation Video
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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 March's Bible Study "Galatians: Christian Faith and Christian Freedom"
All women are invited to attend the monthly Bible study on Tuesday, March 14th at 1:30 PM in the Fireside Room. We will continue our study of the book of Galatians, the 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 our discussion of Galatians. This month we will reflect on the radically inclusive nature of the Christian community, recognize the Gospel as God's gift and promise, and understand the risks of relying on the Law rather than the Gospel. The text for March's study is Galatians 3:24-4:31, and it is entitled "Children of God through Faith." Do join us!
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Joy to host a Passover Seder Meal
On
Maundy Thursday (April 13) 6:30pm we will offer a special worship experience called a Seder Meal. The roots of our Holy Communion celebration are in the last supper of Jesus with his disciples, which was a celebration of the Passover or Seder Meal.
We will gather around tables in the fellowship hall for this special interactive, family friendly worship experience.
The meal is more of a symbolic meal so if you are hungry go ahead and eat before you come...as part of the meal we will tell the story of Passover and taste the traditional foods, lamb, herbs, haroseth, wine/grape juice, matzoh bread, etc. As part of the meal we will also celebrate our Christian Holy Communion.
There is no cost for the Seder, but you will need to register so we know how many places to set. Look for the sign up sheet in the Narthex.
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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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Managing the Mischief with Love and Logic:
Mischief Managed, along with the Prescott Middle School Parent Group and The Prescott Area Churches Association (PACA) presents: Parenting the Love and Logic Way. America's most practical and entertaining parenting program. Saturday, March 11th and Saturday, March 18th from 9-2pm. Prescott Middle School, 125 N. Elm St., Prescott, WI, 54021.
You'll learn how to:
- Avoid un-winnable power-struggles and arguments
- Stay calm when your kids do incredibly upsetting things
- Set enforceable limits
- Avoid enabling and begin empowering
- Help your kids learn from mistakes rather than repeating them
- Raise kids who are family members rather than dictators
....And so much more
This parenting program is designed to give you practical skills that can be used immediately! Facilitated by: Leah D Corder, MA, LMFT. For questions, please call: 763-309-1005, email: [email protected], Or Click Here to visit the Website. Printed information is also available in the Narthex. Joy Lutheran Church will provide the registration fee for those who wish to attend!
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Benefit for Breanna Kinneman
"Standing for Bree"
Saturday, April 8th, 2 PM
Confluence Center "Old Ptaceks"
Auction items and volunteers are needed for this special event. If you have an item you would like to donate for the auction, please bring it to Joy Lutheran Church. We will be collecting items here for the benefit. If you would like to volunteer, please call or email the Joy Office. Thank you!!
Click Here for more information on the benefit!
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Joy Welcomes and Gives Congratulations To...
Alison, Andy, Brahm, Aubryn, Emilyn and Angel Ellery on their new baby girl, Bryar Ellery Ennenga. Baby Bryar was born a healthy 10lbs 2 oz., 21 1/4 in. baby on 2/22/17. Alison and Bryar are doing very well!
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Highlights of JWELCA Planning Meeting on March 7, 2017
The following women attended the JWELCA Planning Meeting on March 7th. They were Em Horken, Sue Hood, Marcia Lindseth, Wilma Timm, Deanna Roen, Mandy Bernick, Diane Meyer, Cathy Martin, Hope Olson, and Charlotte Burgeson. Following are highlights of that planning meeting:
- Devotions were given by Hope Olson.
- Em Horken, Treasurer, reported a balance in the Treasury of $4,800.22
- Several monetary donations were approved: $100 to Luther Park, Money for the Lutheran World Relief Shipping Fund to send the Quilts and Personal Care Kits Oversees, $50 to the Women of the ELCA 30th Anniversary Challenge Fund, a donation to the church library to help with the purchase of three reformation films. Money is being held in reserve for help in purchasing new tables for the Fellowship Hall at church. JWELCA is also going to help provide camperships to Luther Park for Joy students attending Bible Camp this summer.
- It was reported that the Thankoffering on February 26th service was $446.00. It was approved to round that to $500 to send to the Women of the ELCA.
- Joy's Card Ministry will be meeting on Thursday, March 9 to make more cards.
- Mandy Bernick reported on the upcoming Triennial Gathering and showed a power point presentation she is working on for publicity about the Gathering. We currently have five people registered to attend the Gathering. JWELCA will provide funds to help defray costs to those attending the Gathering in Minneapolis, July 13-16, 2017. Information about the Gathering is on the bulletin board in the narthex. All women are encouraged to consider attending!
- In Kind gifts for the Triennial Gathering were discussed. We will encourage women to help provide some of those. $80 in Gift Cards was approved to bring to the Triennial Gathering from our unit. A $150 offering was also approved for the Triennial Gathering.
- Emkilie Horken reported on the Spring Banquet, scheduled for April 30th at 5:00 P.M. Ken Roen and other men will cook the meal. Guest speaker will be Pati Kachel who will speak on Katie Luther, wife of Martin Luther. Look for opportunities in April to purchase tickets for the Banquet.
- A letter is being exchanged with the little girl, Sarah, that we support through His Arms Ministry in Kenya. Note information on the JWELCA bulletin board about this Ministry and about Sarah.
- Everyone who contributed to the recent Bold Women Sunday/Thankoffering Sunday was thanked. We all agreed that it was a very nice service and we are grateful for all women's help.
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The Women of Joy participated in the Ecumenical World Day of Prayer Service, March 3rd, at Prescott UCC. Special thanks to Diane Meyer, Cathy Martin, Georgia Freidel and Joan Schaack and the Joy Women who participated in the Service. Very special thanks to Emilie Horken and Cathy Martin who helped to plan the Service.
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JOY YOUTH
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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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Thrivent Financial Updates
Action Team Projects:
Thrivent benefit & associate members, please check out the bulletin board in the hallway for information and sign-up for projects that can be funded with $250 seed money from Thrivent. As of March 1st we have 63 projects listed with 23 signed-up to lead, 15 applications accepted and 7 projects completed - we are well on our way. The bulletin board and these numbers will be updated the 1st of every month. Thank you for your support!
Choice Dollars:
Thrivent
benefit members, If you have Thrivent Choice dollars available for use, we have two very important messages: 1) If you have choice $ available from 2016 you can still direct those $, but the deadline is Mar. 31st - so please don't' delay or those $ will be lost. 2) You can direct choice $ to any of 1,000+ non-profit organizations. If you choose Joy to receive this money, it will be used to fund the Capital Maintenance fund that Joy desperately needs. Thrivent members of Joy have the potential to direct $3,000 back to Joy. With approx. 85 Thrivent members at Joy, only 20-25 of qualify for this program, but less than half do so. The process is easy and quick - either by phone or on-line.
All Members of Joy:
If all of this seems somewhat confusing to you, you're not alone. If you would like more information about these programs or clarification of your Thrivent status, you have three avenues: 1) Check out information on the table in the Narthex. 2) Talk to Jim or Bobbie Flatz in church or at home (715-262-5960). 3) Call Kim at John Levi's Thrivent office at 715-425-2056.
Thrivent is looking for ways to give away millions of dollars with its non- profit status - let's help them.
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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. 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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Feb. 12
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52
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81
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133
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Feb. 19
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59
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78
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137
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Feb. 26
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52
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78
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130
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March 5
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58
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89
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147
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Giving
| Week Of: |
Regular Giving |
Electronic Giving |
Other Income |
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Total
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| Jan. 29 |
$1,928.00
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$8,092.75
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$367.00
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$10,387.75
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| Feb. 5 |
$593.00 |
$1,942.50
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$1,280.82
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$3,816.32 |
| Feb. 12 |
$1,690.00
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$3,764.50 |
$822.60 |
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$6,277.10 |
| Feb. 19 |
$2385.98 |
$1212.50
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$610.25
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$4208.73 |
| Average |
$1649.25
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$3753.07 |
$770.17 |
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$6172.48 |
Budgeted weekly income $5,780
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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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WiFi Joy Guest Password: WelcomeToJoy!73
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Wednesday Night Suppers at Joy!
March Menu
March 15 ~ Irish Stew
March 22 ~ Pizza Hotdish
March 29 ~ Tater Tot 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 March
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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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MARCH USHERS
(ALL MONTH)
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March 12
8:15
Ken & Linda Wilson
10:15
Vicki & Emily Bowen
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March 12
8:15
Russell Jensen
10:15
Cathy Martin
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March 12
10:15
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March 12
8:15
Phyllis Hoffmann, Carol Peterson, Jim Flatz
10:15
Hope Olson
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MARCH
8:15
The Heltne
Family
10:15
The Kleinschmidt
Family
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March 19
8:15
Jayne Parmeter
10:15
The Shelstad Family
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March 19
8:15
Marv Lindseth
10:15
Diane Meyer
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March 19
10:15
Dominick Shelstad &
Marissa Shelstad
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March 19
8:15
Jim & Bobbie Flats
10:15
Diane Meyer
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MARCH
8:15
The Heltne Family
10:15
The Kleinschmidt Family
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Wednesday Lent Worship Services 6:30 PM
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CANTOR
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READER
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COMMUNION ASSISTANTS
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USHER
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March 15
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March 15
Kristin Tibayan
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March 15
Brittany & Julia
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March 15
Jim Flatz
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March 22
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March 22
Sophie Tibayan
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March 22
Jim & Bobbie Flatz
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March 22
Bill Satchell
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Weekly Calendar
12 Sunday
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS BEGINS
8:15am Traditional Worship Service
9:25-10:10am Faith Formation
10:15am Contemporary Worship Service
10:15am Sunday School
5:30-6pm Sing4Joy Rehearsal
6-6:45pm Joy Unlimited Rehearsal
7-8pm Joyful Bells Rehearsal
1:30pm JWELCA Bible Study
7-8pm Executive Team Meeting
1pm Worship & Music Team Meeting
5:15-6:30pm Wednesday Night Supper
6-6:30pm Guitar Camp
6-6:45pm High School Youth Band Practice
6:30-7:30 Wednesday Lenten Worship Service
7:30-8:30pm Joy Choir Rehearsal
Shift 6/7 & Confirmation Class-Small Groups Meet After Worship Service
7:00pm Spirit of Joy Band Practice
8-5pm Walking Together Event-Davies Center UWEC
8:15am Traditional Worship Service-Holy Baptism of Wilhelmina Mae Linder
9:25-10:10am Faith Formation
10:15am Contemporary Worship Service
10:15am Sunday School
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