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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous
April 1-8, 2017
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Upcoming Events at a glance (and quick links)
Check out...
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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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Special Holy Week Opportunities
Sunday April 9 is Palm Sunday
Stations of the Cross Throughout the week,
(starting on Monday) you are invited to come to the sanctuary (whenever the building is open)
to meditate at the 14 Stations of the Cross. This is an ancient Lenten tradition to help focus on the journey of Jesus to the cross.
(No Wed. meal or worship this week)
Maundy Thursday April 13 will feature a unique worship experience called the
Seder Meal.
This is a celebration of the Jewish Passover and its connections with our Christian celebration of the Lord's Supper will be in the fellowship hall around tables at 6:30pm (you need to sign up ahead to participate,
more info).
Good Friday April 14 will feature a special worship service called
Worship Around the Cross at 6:30pm. This is a quiet reflective worship with lots of special musical messages. You are welcome to come earlier or stay after to meditate at the stations of the cross mentioned above.
We are inviting people to bring a cross with them from their home to add to the collection of crosses from around the world that will provide our focal point for this worship.
Easter Sunday Celebrations begin at sunrise at Freedom Park with a informal ecumenical outdoor (weather permitting) at 6:30am then join us back at Joy for an
Easter Breakfast prepared by our youth (free will donation) and festival worship at 8:15 and 10:15am
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Blessing of Quilts and Care Kits
On Sunday, April 2, we are blessing the 20 Quilts and 45 Personal Care Kits that members and friends of our congregation have made and collected to send to Lutheran World Relief, an international humanitarian, non-governmental organization that focuses on sustainable development projects and disaster relief and recovery.
Lutheran World Relief works to improve the lives of millions of people experiencing poverty in Africa, Asia and Latin America, both in times of emergencies and for the long term. One of LWR's flagship programs - started in 1945 and continuing today - is its Quilt and Kit Ministry.
Thank you all for donating to these ministries. Your donations assist people living in poverty in times of emergency or great need. You have taken ordinary items and turned them into extraordinary gifts. The quilts we are dedicating will be used by their recipients to shield against the cold and rain, and for warm bedding. But their versatility also will make them useful as simple tents, floor coverings, or a wrap to hold a baby on a mother's back. Through a simple combination of fabric and thread, we are reaching out to people in their time of greatest need with a strong message of hope - you are not alone. Thank you quilters for caring about others and thank you, people of Joy, for bringing in the simple items for the Care Kits that will also transform lives. Thank you!
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| Quilters taking a break from their hard work |
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| youth helping to assembly the care kits |
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Bake Sale for Bree
As part of the Bree Kinneman Benefit on Saturday, April 8
Joy will be sponsoring a Bake Sale. We will have a table near the exit...please bring your goodies by 2:00pm and consider helping at the table.
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"Standing for Bree" Benefit
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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One more week on our Capital Appeal
Two weeks we kicked of our appeal to raise $30,000 for some special projects (replacing 3 aging furnace/AC units and finishing the basement). Gifts and pledges have started coming in...in fact pledges have already topped $19,000 toward our goal. You should have received a pledge card and letter in the mail last week, if you didn't, let us know. You can also make you pledge electronically
click here
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Only one week left on our special Lenten worship series
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. |
 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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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. Here is the link to last week's sermon
March 26
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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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Faith Formation 9:25 Sundays
Pastor Carol Peterson Teaching "Treasures of the Catechism"
Join us on Sunday as Carol helps us explore the treasures of the catechism. Thanks to a Thrivent grant everyone get a new special edition copy of Luther's catechism for free. Join us in the fireside room.
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Save the Date
Annual Women's Spring Banquet
The annual women's Spring Banquet will be Sunday, April 28th at 5:00pm. The program will feature Pati Kachel who is a professional storyteller and will be doing the life of Katie Luther. Ticket sales will begin Sunday, April 2nd between services and will also be available in the church office. The meal will be prepared by Ken Roen and the men of Joy. Tickets for the meal and program are $10 and children under 5 are free.
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2017 Joy Council Members
Not pictured-Phyllis Hoffmann & Kristin Tibayan. Updated picture to come...
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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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All women of the church are invited to attend this special program for the 2017 Morning of Renewal. Join other women from the St. Croix Conference for this morning of inspiration and information. Women who would like to carpool should call Marcia Lindseth at 715-262-3498. We will be leaving Joy at 7:30 a.m. that morning.
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Help Collect In-Kind Gifts for the Tenth Triennial WELCA Gathering
The Women of the ELCA's Tenth Triennial Gathering will be held July 13-16, 2017 in Minneapolis. We are praying that many women from our church will be able to attend this inspiring Gathering. Check out the bulletin board in the narthex hallway for information on registration, speakers, workshops, tours, worship opportunities, and servant events. The Gathering theme, All Anew, calls us to look at life in a new way. Our Women of the ELCA purpose statement calls us to be there for each other. God call us to make a difference in the world. Through in-kind gifts, we can do it all: We can see into the lives of our gift recipients in Minneapolis and around the world. We can be there for them in relationship and in partnership, and we can make a difference in the world. Our JWELCA would like to invite our Joy congregation to get involved with us as we make/collect the in-kind gifts we will take to the Gathering this summer. The recipients of these gifts will be agencies and partners in Minneapolis and also oversees.
The In-Kind Gifts we will be collecting include the following:
- Quilt Kits
- Days for Girls Kits
- Gift Cards
- Hygiene Items
- Clothing
Please note on the table in the narthex the flier about the In-Kind Gifts and help us collect these items. Note the directions for making Quilt Kits and Days for Girls Kits should you wish to make these kits. If you'd like to purchase Gift Cards, please give them to Emilie Horken, JWELCA Treasurer. After Easter we will have a container in the Narthex to collect the Hygiene Items and Clothing (Socks, Underwear in every size and color and white T-shirts for women, children, teens and men.)
Also, we're making and collecting finger labyrinths which will be given to participants at the Triennial Convention and Gathering to use in prayer or as a contemplative exercise. The Women of the ELCA need 5000 finger labyrinths, so if you can help make these, we'd appreciate it. We have patterns for those who sew, knit, and crochet and additional information on Labyrinths. You will find this information on the table in the narthex or contact Marcia Lindseth. Knitters and crocheters may find free patterns for square finger labyrinths at irishlace.net and at evelynclarkdesigns.com.
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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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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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HEADS UP! Library furniture has been rearranged!
Spring is a time of change, "when everything old is new again".
Members of the decorating committee have rearranged the furniture placement in the library. The sofa and cushy chairs now form a comfy reading area next to the books in the library. The table is by the kitchenette area for coffee service and video presentations.
We will gladly accept your comments on the change and possible tweaks to the set up. Nothing is bolted to the floor and can shift as the needs arise.
We ask that the room and its contents be treated with respect because many of the furniture pieces were purchased with memorial funds.
Thank you.
Joan Northouse
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Joan Northouse & Robyn Keyport, members of Joy and Bells of the Bluffs, are performing in these concerts! Go experience the Bells!!
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An Invitation...Iris Most, resident of Prescott, is turning 90 years young. You are invited to help Iris and her family celebrate on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at the old Ptacek's building 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. No gifts please.
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Worship Attendance
Week Of
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Sun. 8:15 |
Sun. 10:15 |
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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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March 12
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39
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88
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127
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March 19
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74
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73
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147
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| March 26 |
65 |
58 |
123 |
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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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| Feb. 26 |
$1,900.50 |
$8,045 |
$9,945.50 |
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$323.12 |
$1,000 |
| March 5 |
$2,842.36
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$1,140.00 |
$3,982.36 |
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$669.52 |
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| March 12 |
$2,204.35 |
$4,807.00
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$7,011.35
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$1,222.01 |
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| March 19 |
$2,101.70 |
$1,165.00 |
$3,266.70 |
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$230.50 |
$2,500 |
March 26
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$3,008.00 |
$1,157.50 |
$4,165.50 |
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$505.83 |
$7573.12 |
| Average |
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$5674.28 |
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Average Offering Income to meet projected expenses $5966
An additional $641 is needed each week to address the budget shortfall
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February Financial Summary
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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!
April Menu
April 5 ~ Chili
April 12 ~ NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER
April 19 ~ Chow Mein
April 26 ~ Beef Stew
May Menu
May 3 ~ Picnic
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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April 2
8:15
Bill & Sandy Satchell
10:15
The Nawrocki Family
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April 2
8:15
Carol Peterson
10:15
Cathy Martin
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April 2
10:15
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April 2
8:15
Carol Peterson
10:15
Hope Olson, Cathy Martin
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APRIL
8:15
Mike & Pauline
Volkman
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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April 5
Marv Lindseth
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April 5
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April 5
Jim & Bobbie Flatz
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April 5
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Weekly Calendar
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
10:00 PACA at Gathering Place
5:15-6:30PM Wednesday Night Supper
6-6:30pm Guitar Camp
6:30-7:30 Wednesday Worship Service
7:30pm Shift 6/7 and Confirmation Small Group Meetings
7:30-8:30pm Joy Choir Rehearsal
7-8pm Spirit of Joy Band Practice
8 Saturday
7:30am Men's Bible Study
2-10:00pm Bree Kinneman Benefit at the Old Ptacek's
9 Sunday
Palm Sunday
8:15am Traditional Worship Service
9:25-10:10am Faith Formation
10:15am Contemporary Worship Service
10:15am Sunday School
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