an electronic newsletter of Joy Lutheran Church,  Prescott, WI
www.joy-church.org    715-262-5800    [email protected]
Relevant + Hopeful + Generous                               January 14-21, 2018
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.

Upcoming Events at a glance (and quick links)
  

Check out...
  Faith5 home devotional resource God's Story Our Story 
Annual Party/Meeting Jan. 28

Mark your calendars for Jan. 28th as we will be gathering for our annual party/meeting following the late service.  There will be a light lunch served (10:30-11:45) with the party/meeting starting at 11:45am.   This is our chance to look back at 2017 and celebrate with a fun video and look ahead to where we think God is leading us in 2018.  

We working on our annual report and will make it available as soon as it is completed.  For those who like looking at financial reports we will have a forum at our faith formation time the week before to go over any questions you may have.

Our Nominating Committee is at work  looking for people willing to serve on the Vision Council (we will need to be electing 4 people this year)  If you have an interest or know someone that you think would be good in this area of service, please contact the church office


If you only have a minute...you can watch Pastor Steve's painting in fast forward

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Weekly Home Devotion Resource

God's Story...Our Story
Click here  for this week's home devotion.
Faith Formation Video

This week, we learn about the miracle when Jesus turned water into wine that occurred at Cana in Gallilee, near Nazareth.

Joyful Quilters Began Quilting on Wed., Jan. 10

The Joyful Quilters began their winter session of quilting on Wednesday, January 10. They quilt from 9:00 AM - Noon in the Fellowship Hall at Joy.  No experience is necessary. Come and help make quilts which will be given to Lutheran World Relief to be distributed around the world to those people in great need of quilts. 
 
 The quilters are always in need of fabric so all are welcome to donate fabric - cotton pieces that are 5 yards long to use for backing and cotton pieces in 1 yard+ sizes for making the quilt pieces for the fronts.  Monetary donations to help defray the shipping costs are also gratefully accepted. Questions?  Contact Joan Schaack or Karen Lundgaard, Co-Chairs of the Quilting Ministry.

2018 Offering envelopes  
Are available in the narthex. 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.
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. 17 ~ Lasagna Hotdish
Jan. 24 ~ Irish Stew
Jan. 31 ~ Spaghetti
 
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.

Youth

JOY YOUTH
Help send our youth to the National Youth Gathering this summer...check out the poster in the narthex for ways to help

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.

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!
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
Date
8:15 Traditional
10:15 Contemporary


TOTAL
Dec 10
60
88


148
Dec 17
58
97


155
Dec 24
9:30 am-100
3 pm-132
5 pm-124
9 pm-39
395
Dec 31
9:30 am-78
 


78
Jan 7
50
82


132

WEEKLY GIVING



WEEK OF
REGULAR
ELECTRONIC
TOTAL
OTHER
December 3
$2,350.00
$8,697.20
$11,047.20
$649.00
December 10
$3,360.00
$4,572.50
$7,932.50
$1,576.91
December 17
$2,745.00
$1,107.50
$3,752.50
$722.26
December 24
$5,703.05
$1,361.82
$7,064.87
$697.00
December 31
$6,595.00
N/A
$6,595.00
$1,866.71
N/A=Not Available     *=Updated Information

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 January, 8:15 & 10:15 Worship Services  
worshipleaders
GREETERS
READER
COMMUNION ASSISTANTS
USHERS-All Month
January 14
8:15AM
Craig & Tammy Orf

10:15AM
Vicki & Emily Bowen
January 14
8:15AM
Tom Peterson

10:15AM
Russ Jensen


January 14
8:15AM
Jim & Bobbie Flatz, Phyllis Hoffmann

10:15AM
Ed Glaubitz, Tom Peterson, Russ Jensen

8:15AM
Norm Johnson

10:15AM
Peter & Lisa Kleinschmidt


January 21
8:15AM
Mike & Pauline Volkman

10:15AM
Hope & Erik Olson


January 21
8:15AM
Carol Peterson

10:15AM
Tom Peterson

January 21
8:15AM
Carol Peterson, Phyllis Hoffmann

10:15AM
Diane Meyer, Tom Peterson, Stefanie Brantner
8:15AM
Norm Johnson

10:15AM
Peter & Lisa Kleinschmidt



weekWeekly Calendar 
 
14 Sunday
8:15am Traditional Worship
9:25-10:10 Faith Formation
10:15am Contemporary Worship
10:15am Sunday School
 
15 Monday
MLK Day - No School
10:00-12:00 Joyful Seniors
2:15-3:15pm Prescott HS Cleaning Crew
7-8pm Joyful Bells Rehearsal
 
16 Tuesday
10:00am Thrivent Meeting  
7:00pm Joy Vision Council Meeting
 
17 Wednesday 
9:00-12:00 Joyful Quilters
5:15-6:30pm Wednesday Night Supper
5pm Sing 4 Joy Rehearsal
5:30pm Joy Unlimited Rehearsal
6:30pm Joyful Choir Rehearsal
6:30-7:45pm Shift 6/7
6:30-7:45pm Confirmation Class-Workshop #11
 
18 Thursday
1:30-2:30 Joy Cleaning Crew
7pm Spirit of Joy Band Rehearsal
 
19 Friday
 
20 Saturday
 
21 Sunday
8:15am Traditional Worship Service
9:25-10:10am Faith Formation
10:15am Contemporary Worship Service-Holy Baptism of William Eric Scott DeCamp
10:15am Sunday School
 
 
 
 
Joy Lutheran Church  1435 St Croix St. Prescott, WI 54021
715-262-5800   [email protected]   www.joy-church.org
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