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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous
May 28-June 4, 2017
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Upcoming Events at a glance (and quick links)
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Church-to-Go
The church is not a building, it is the people of God,
wherever they are. For many of us, our lives are more mobile and family commitments may find us traveling on the weekend. So we have collected some resources to help you worship and be the church where you find yourself.
If you have access to WiFi the lots of resources available at your fingertips. If you are trying to unplug and get away from electronics you just need to prepare a bit ahead of time to print some resources.
One size does not fit all. If will be different if you have young kids or are on your own, so use what is helpful and adapt. Worship doesn't have to be an hour on a Sunday morning, it can happen when you are gathered around a meal table, or around a campfire at the end of the day, but a few minutes of focused attention can make a big difference.
Pastor Steve's
Church-to-Go Podcast (still under development)
Click
here for a short worship guide (will be available by Sunday)...they are themed but not linked to any particular day or order, use them as you find helpful.
God's Story/Our Story home devotions a weekly home devotion guide that you can use anytime for worship. It will be tied in to the scripture and themes we are exploring at Joy each week.
The Faith Five Share-Read-Talk-Pray-Bless format works anywhere
Electronic resources:
Don't have a Bible with check out
Bible Gateway
Devotional thoughts: There are lots of them.
Some favorites are
Faith Lens , Lutheran Hour,
God Pause
(if you have others you like let us know so we can add them to the list)
All kinds of
worship music can be found on
YouTube
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A Special Thank You To All Of Our Sunday School Teachers!!
Brittany Shelstad
Alexis Lahn
Lana Craft
Jan Canfield
Charlie Canfield
Renee Braun
Madison Hoika
Natalie Canfield
Mandy Bernick
Abbi Nawrocki
Julia Cleasby
Kjerstin Carlson
Mari Sommer
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Flat Luther hits the road this summer
In honor of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation we invite you to decorate a paper Martin Luther cutout (available at Joy or on our web page) and take a picture of Luther wherever you travel this summer. Send back your photos and we will include them in the newsletter. Let's see how far Marty travels.
Flat Luther
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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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10th Annual Kick-Off the
Summer Celebration ~
Friday, June 2nd - 5-8pm Public Square Park (across from Prescott Middle School)
We are excited to be celebrating the 10th Annual Kick-Off the Summer Friday, June 2nd, from 5-8pm! Bring your family and look forward to lots of food, games and booths! Be sure to stop by the Joy booth for some popcorn and smiles!!
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Lost and Found ~
There is a large box full of items on the top shelf of the coat rack area and also several items of clothing on hangers that need to be reunited with their owners. In addition to these items, several pieces of jewelry have been turned into the office. Please check the coat rack area to see if any of these items are yours or call the office if you are missing any jewelry. You may be reunited!! If these items are not claimed by June 15th, they will be donated to the local shelter.
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Help Wanted-Joy Yard Workers
Do you enjoy the summer mornings? How about pulling weeds? If you answered yes, then Joy's Outdoor Yard Work Crew is for you! Basic requirements...you enjoy the outdoors, love the upkeep of your Church, have a few extra hours a month to volunteer for Joy, enjoy the fun of being with other volunteers and a good cup of coffee! Call the Church Office or Phyllis Hoffmann at 715-262-3350 for more information.
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Agape Concert...We will be car pooling from Joy Church leaving at 5:45pm or meet us at Hope Lutheran. Bring your blanket or a lawn chair. 1$ concession will be available starting at 6pm. Questions please contact Christy at 715-441-6366.
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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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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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Thank You to Joy's Funeral Crew
Thank You for all that you do!! You all come together at a moment's notice to help out with whatever is needed and ease the minds of the grieving families. Joy appreciates you!! Pictured from L to R; Julie Fiedler, Wilma Timm, Brenda Haas, Hope Olson and Shirley Johnson.
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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!
Interested in helping?
There is a large board in the Narthex listing many ways to help. From donating food to hosting a Counselor to volunteering your time, there is something for everyone to help out with!!
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
Willow River State Park
3 days 2 nights of wilderness fun! July 16-18 at Willow River State Park near Hudson WI. Camping, fishing, hiking, good food, friends, and fun!! Cost is $65
This trip is for students going into 6th, 7th, and 8th grade.
Sunday, July 16th, we depart from Joy Church at 2pm and return to Joy Church Tuesday, July 18th at 2pm.
Contact Christy for additional details 715.441.6366.
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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
Week Of
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Sun. 8:15 |
Sun. 10:15 |
Total |
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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May 14
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52
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78
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130
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May 21
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59
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79
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138
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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 23 |
$2,371.00 |
$1,157.50 |
$3,528.50 |
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$505.00 |
$1,675.00 |
| April 30 * |
$3,057.51 |
$8,310.25 |
$11,367.76 |
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$3,186.50 |
$575.00 |
| May 7 * |
$2,872.00 |
$147.50 |
$3,019.50 |
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$5,133.20 |
$700.00 |
| May 14 |
$1,551.00 |
$4,557.50 |
$6,108.50 |
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$508.00 |
$45.00 |
| Average |
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$6,006.07 |
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Average Offering Income to meet projected expenses $5966
An additional $641 is needed each week to address the budget shortfall
*=UPDATED, +=NOT AVAILABLE
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How are we doing financially?
We have had a very generous response to our capital appeal which exceeded our goal of $30,000 in just a few weeks. Thank you. Thank you. Unfortunately our giving for our general, day to day operating of our ministry has not been able to keep up with the challenging budget we set for ourselves. Since the beginning of the year we have had about $1000 more expense than income each month, which is starting to add up. If each of us do a little we can meet the need. If you are on the go this summer and not able to be with us, remember we still need your support. Thank you.
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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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COMMUNION ASSISTANTS
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May USHERS
(ALL MONTH)
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May 28
9:30
The Al Canfield Family
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May 28
9:30
Carol Peterson
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May 28
9:30
Carol & Tom Peterson, Diane Meyer
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May
9:30
Ken Roen
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Weekly Calendar
28 Sunday
9:30am Blended Worship Service
Holy Baptism of Aaron Walter Glood
29 Monday
MEMORIAL DAY
Joy Office Closed
Prescott Schools Closed
30 Tuesday
31 Wednesday
6:30pm Agape Concert at Hope Lutheran in River Falls
1 Thursday
9:00-11:00am Joy Cleaning Crew
2 Friday
5-8pm 10th Annual Kick Off the Summer Celebration
3 Saturday
7:30-8:30am Men's Bible Study
4 Sunday
9:30am Blended Worship Service
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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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