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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous
December 31- Jan 6, 2018
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The code for the key box on the side door by the kitchen has been changed. If you need the code, please call the church office.
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Upcoming Events at a glance (and quick links)
Check out...
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Looking Back...Looking Ahead
Looking ahead to 2018 we will have our
Annual Party/Meeting to celebrate 2017 and make our plans for 2018 on
Sunday Jan.28 following the late service
...a light lunch will be served before hand.
REMEMBER we only have one worship service
on Sunday Dec.31 New Year's Eve Worship 9:30am
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Year End Gifts
If you are planning on making a year end gift for 2017 tax purposes we need to receive it on Sunday, Dec. 31.
Thank you.
2018 Offering envelopes are available in the narthex and if you would like to switch to
electronic giving you can easily do that from the online giving tab on our web page or the church staff would be happy to help you.
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JOY'S NURSERY HOLIDAY HOURS
The nursery will be professionally staffed by Melissa Miller on
December 31st, at the 9:30 am Worship Service.
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Weekly Home Devotion Resource
God's Story...Our Story
Click here
for this week's home devotion.
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Alternative Gift Fair Report
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2017 Alternative Gift Fair. Thirty-six families "purchased" good gifts through our Alternative Gift Fair. A total of $3473 was given by those who purchased a variety of gifts. (This amount was over three times what was contributed last year!) That money was sent to the ELCA "Good Gifts" program for disbursement.
The most popular gifts "purchased" were chicks, piglets, honeybees, goats, water filters, mosquito nets, and clinic visits for a child. Other gifts that were purchased were roosters, fruit-tree seedlings, farming tools, school fees and supplies, and uniforms for girls to go to school, food and blankets for refugees, vaccinations for children, stocking of a health clinic, Bibles, and stocking backpacks with food for children. The Women's Bible Study group and JWELCA both bought good gifts with their donations and others bought good gifts in honor of loved ones, or their families, or even their working colleagues. We are grateful that our gifts from the Alternative Gift Fair will carry God's love to others, making a difference in their lives and in the world!
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Sharing and Caring Hands
Joy will be preparing and serving a noon meal to 250 to 300 homeless people in Minneapolis on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2018.
All donations need to be at the church by 9:00 a.m. on serving day. Joy volunteers will be leaving Joy at 9:30 a.m. and returning by 2:00 p.m. ALSO, help is needed on
Monday, January 1st, 2018
to prepare the food. Please contact Kelly Poff at 715-262-4281 or Jim and Bobbie Flatz with any questions.
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Greetings from Doug Keyport
Doug writes:
I think of my Joy family often and miss everyone. I am doing fine. I still have no plans to return to the states, other than when I'm done here. Last week I was on the island of La Palma it was magical and is now one of my most favorite places I've been to. Next week I spend the new year on Gran Canaria then back to Casablanca.
To see pictures from Doug's travels check out his facebook page.
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Wednesday Suppers
Wednesday Night Suppers ~
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!
JANUARY MENU
Jan. 3 ~ Beef Stroganoff
Jan. 10 ~ Chicken Chowder
Jan. 17 ~ Lasagna Hotdish
Jan. 24 ~ Irish Stew
Jan. 31 ~ Spaghetti
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A Message from Joy's Library Committee
The Library committee would like to remind everyone that the library has several movies and books with Christmas themes for all ages. Please view the bulletin board and check out a move or book to enjoy!
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Be part of a Thrivent Action Team
UPDATE...
As of Dec. 1st, we have 60 applications approved for 2017 and 55 completed. The remaining 5 will be completed during December so our year end total of Thrivent Action Team contributions will be $15,000. It was a good year!
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. Joy has prepared a 2 page informational and guidelines document that will explain the program and ease you through the application process.
If you would like to view this here . Another great resource is "101 ways to spark action in your community".
Be sure to check
Thrivent page on our church website for more information.
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Sign up sheets for the New Year are posted in the Narthex!
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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JOY YOUTH
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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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Did You Know...
Joy's Worship Services are broadcast live on 88.7 FM??? If you are having trouble hearing the service as it happens or just want to listen along, you can bring in a small radio with a headset or ear buds. Or, please feel free to speak with Lee Northouse, we have them available for use at Joy!
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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
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Date
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8:15 Traditional
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10:15 Contemporary
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TOTAL |
Nov 26
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60
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57
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117 |
Dec 3
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50
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156
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206 |
Dec 10
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60
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88
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148 |
Dec 17
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58
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97
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155 |
| Dec 24 |
100 9am |
132 3pm |
124 5pm |
39 9pm |
395 |
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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 December, 8:15, 10:15 & Christmas 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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December 31
9:30AM
Jayne Parmeter
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December 31
9:30AM
Joan Northouse
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December 31
9:30AM
Joan Northouse
Krista Mitzuk
Marcia Lindseth
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December 31
9:30AM
Jim & Bobbie Flatz
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January 7
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January 7
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January 7
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January 7
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Weekly Calendar
31 Sunday
New Year's Eve
NO Sunday School
9:30am
Blended Worship Service
1 Monday
9:00-noon Prep for Sharing and Caring Hands
2 Tuesday
9:00am -2:00pm Sharing and Caring Hands
3 Wednesday
5:00 Sing4Joy Rehearsal
5:30 Joy Unlimited Rehearsal
5:15- 6:30pm Wednesday Night Supper - Beef Stroganoff
6:30-7:45pm Shift 6/7 and Confirmation (Parent Night)
7:00pm Joy Choir Rehearsal
4 Thursday
1:30-2:30pm Joy Cleaning Crew
7:00pm Spirit of Joy Rehearsal
5 Friday
6 Saturday
7 Sunday
8:15am Traditional Worship
9:25-10:10 Faith Formation
10:15am Contemporary Worship
10:15am Sunday School
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