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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous
May 14-21, 2017
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Upcoming Events at a glance (and quick links)
Check out...
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Spring Schedule
8:15 Traditional Worship 9:25 Faith Formation 10:15 Contemporary Worship 10:15 Sunday School
The last week of Sunday School is May 21
and we move to our
summer schedule, of one worship service at 9:30am, on May 28
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Mother's Day
Our nation pauses to celebrate Mother's Day this weekend. For some this is a difficult time because of the particular circumstances of their lives, so we need to be sensitive to them, while at the same time offering those who can, or are able, to express deep thanks for to all those who have nurtured and given life. Here is a fun little video for you Moms
Mommy Rhapsody
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Back Row: Christy Canfield,
Charlie Canfield, Brandon Rundquist, Madeline Johnson, Patrick Haas, Andrew Heinze.
Middle Row: Katie Wawra, Jaden Kenow, Ashley Rieken, Luke Hillman, Pastor Steve,
Front Row: Ella Schultz, Payton Sanford, Jana Weber |
Joy Lutheran Confirmation Class of 2017
Affirming their Baptism are:
Charlie Canfield
Patrick Haas
Andrew Heinze
Luke Hillman
Madeline Johnson
Jaden Kenow
Ashley Rieken
Brandon Rundquist
Payton Sanford
Ella Schultz
Jana Weber
Thank you
To Christy Canfield, Director of Education and Youth Ministry, our confirmation small group leaders: Katie Wawra, Nikki Rundquist, Dena Rieken, Steve Kaufman, Kim Cleasby, Kristen Tyibian and Pastor Steve Meyer for their leadership in our confirmation ministry.
To all parents, teachers, friends, relatives and all the members of Joy who have been a part getting to this important faith milestone.
To the members of Guitar Camp for helping with music. To Lee Northouse for audio and video support. To Melissa Piepel for photography.
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Congratulations Prescott High School Senior Class of 2017!
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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 Class
Pastor will be continuing his class by Rick Steve's on Luther and the Reformation
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Join us Sunday mornings at 9:25 in the fireside room
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Your gifts at work. The three new furnaces and AC units were installed this week
thanks to your generous support of our "With Joyful Hearts" Appeal |
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Synod Assembly
Last weekend was our Synod Assembly
(our synod is our gathering of about 200 ELCA congregations in our geographic area and meet to do ministry work together)
Ron and Chris Stanke were there representing Joy Lutheran and you can read their full report by clicking
here.
One of the highlights that was shared was that appeal for famine relief in Malawi had reached its completion because after years of drought, the rains have returned and the harvest is coming in.
Our theme was "Getting the Word Out" and challenged us each to invite someone to worship. Why not this weekend? Invite someone to join you for worship.
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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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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:
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Quilt Kits (See directions for making these on flier on table in narthex)
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Gift Cards (to Target, Walmart, Home Depot, Ace Hardware, Visa)
- $10 minimum - give to Emilie Horken
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Hygiene Items (see list below - deposit in box in narthex)
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Clothing (Socks and Underwear in every size and color; white T-shirts for
women, children, men - deposit in box in narthex)
Please use the box in the narthex to deposit In-Kind gifts for the WELCA Triennial Gathering. We are collecting the following items: Ethnic hair products, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, bar soap, razors, and skin lotion for women, children, teens and men. Also needed are hand soap, toothbrushes, feminine hygiene items, towel sets (bath, hand washcloth), baby wipes and diapers in all sizes. Please deposit clothing items, also, in the box. Following clothing items are needed: white T-shirts for women, children, teens and men and socks and underwear in every size and color.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR HELP IN THIS IMPORTANT MISSION OUTREACH!
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CHECK OUT THE RIVER VALLEY BAND!
Tuesday, May 16th, Concert at Simley High School in Inver Grove Heights (2920 80th St. E, Inver Grove Heights) at 7:00pm.
Saturday, May 20th, Concert at the Rotary Pavilion on the Riverfront in Hastings at 4:00pm.
Lee Northouse (Joy Member) and Curt Aasing (Former Joy Member) are members of RVB. Soloist John Huth is from Prescott.
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Video highlights from the first 3 months of 2017
In case you missed it or want to see it again. Here is the video Christy created to highlight some of the activities of the last 3 months... Thank-you for your generous support that makes this kind of ministry possible!
click here
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People Needed to Make Pairs of Hand-Warmers for the WELCA Triennial Gatherin
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At every Triennial Gathering of the Women of the ELCA, women attending from the various Synods hand out a "token" gift to new friends at the Triennial. The Synod Women's Board of Northwest Wisconsin is asking for people to make these hand-warmers as gifts. Many are needed so if you can help with this project, please note the direction sheets on the table in the narthex or on the Triennial Gathering bulletin board in the narthex hallway and make some hand-warmers that we can distribute at the Triennial Gathering in July. If you have questions about this project, contact Marcia Lindseth or Emilie Horken. Thanks for your help!
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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 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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Rozzy Bernick had her 5th Birthday and instead of friends bringing gifts they were asked to bring items for the Prescott Food Pantry. Way to go Rozzy!!!
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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's 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's 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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Open House for Pastor Matt Schneider-Adams
Sunday, May 21st, at United Church of Christ, 206 Locust St. N. Prescott. Reception at 11:30 AM-1:30 PM. Program at 12:30 PM. Pastor Matt has accepted a call to a church in Iowa and will be leaving Prescott.
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Thank you Volunteers!!!
We could not do it without you!!!
To all who clean, prepare, mow, wash, direct, make cards, teach, guide, greet, usher, read, count, commune, make music, fold, call, plan, decorate, set up, tear down, move, sweep, help, lead, serve, pray, listen, bake, shop, organize, recycle, paint, repair, upgrade, quilt, build, grow & much much more... Thank you Thank you Thank you
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Worship Attendance
Week Of
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Sun. 8:15 |
Sun. 10:15 |
Total |
April 16
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130
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188 |
318
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April 23
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65
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88 |
153
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April 30
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55
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74
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129
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May 7
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63
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70
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133
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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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| April 16 |
$3,076.78 |
$4,615.00 |
$7,691.78 |
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$2,871.65 |
$1,545.00 |
| April 23 |
$2,371.00 |
$1,157.50 |
$3,528.50 |
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$505.00 |
$1,675.00 |
| April 30 |
$0 |
$8,310.25 |
$8,310.25 |
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$30.00 |
$25.00 |
| May 7 |
$0 |
$147.50 |
$147.50 |
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$1,761.01 |
$150.00 |
| Average |
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$4,919.51 |
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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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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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GREETERS
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READERS
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CHILDREN
WORSHIP
LEADERS
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COMMUNION ASSISTANTS
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May USHERS
(ALL MONTH)
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May 14
8:15
Craig & Tammy Orf
10:15
Jean Setering
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May 14
8:15
Joan Northouse
10:15
Kristin Tibayan
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May 14
10:15
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May 14
8:15
Jim & Bobbie Flatz, Tom Peterson
10:15
Ed Glaubitz, Tom Peterson, Diane Meyer
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May
8:15
Ken Roen
10:15
The Kleinschmidt Family
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Weekly Calendar
14 Sunday
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
8:15am Traditional Worship Service
9:25-10:10am Faith Formation
10:15am Contemporary Worship Service
10:15am Sunday School
15 Monday
10:00am-Noon Joyful Seniors
7-9pm Deanna Roen Piano Recital
16 Tuesday
6-7pm Executive Team Meeting
7:00pm Joy Vision Council Meeting
17 Wednesday
18 Thursday
9:00-11:00am Joy Cleaning Crew
7:00pm Spirit of Joy Band Practice
19 Friday
PRESCOTT NO SCHOOL-Professional Day
20 Saturday
NO Men's Bible Study
1-3:30pm Becky Tharp Piano/Woodwind
Recital
21 Sunday
8:15am Traditional Worship Service
9:25-10:10am Faith Formation
10:15am Contemporary Worship Service
Jacob Dosdall Holy Baptism
10:15am Sunday School
11:15am Celebrate Joy Pot Luck
4-5pm Cheryl Holmes Piano Recital
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