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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous
February 18-25, 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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Sabbath Rest
Last week Diane and I were able to take advantage of a wonderful gift from family members to spend a week in Costa Rica (where Diane has family who own a home). We feel incredibly blessed to have had a time to thaw out and find refreshment for body and soul. One of the real gifts of the time away, was that the pace of life slowed way down. It reminded me again of the importance of sabbath time and importance of carving out time to keep perspective on what is ultimately important. Many thanks to Pastor Tim, Pastor Carol, the staff and volunteers who made it possible to have this time.
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Loaves of Love
We have a wonderful tradition at Joy called "Loves of Love". We invite our bakers to create yummy baked goods which are available for purchase after worship on Sunday. The proceeds have gone to help support our brothers and sisters in Malawi, especially an event to help train pastors called the Pastor's Academy. This year instead of just sending money to help we are sending our pastor (Pastor Steve and Diane) to be a teacher at the academy.
Once in country pastor's needs will be met by the hospitality of our brothers and sisters, but getting there and back (about $5000) is Pastor Steve's personal expense. So our congregation is graciously designating the proceeds from Loaves of Love this year to help defray the costs.
So when you come to worship on Sunday, be prepared to donate baked goods, or purchase baked goods, or both.
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Join us for midweek lenten worship on Wednesdays
Plan on joining us the next 5 Wednesday evenings at 6:30 for a 45 minute midweek worship experience. Our theme this year will be
"The Many Faces of Jesus". Remember we have a wonderful Wednesday dinner available every Wednesday night starting at 5:15pm
This year our midweek Lenten offerings will be designated to a special appeal from our NW Wisconsin Synod called
Bold Generosity to enhance 6 key ministries beyond our walls. Check out the details at
Bold Generosity. If you want to make a special gift in support of this appeal just designate that when you give it.
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Take Stock in our Youth (literally)
7 of our youth will be traveling to Houston this summer to participate in the ELCA National Youth Gathering (a life transforming experience where they will join with 30,000 other youth from around the world to deepen their faith).
To help offset the cost of this trip Joy youth will be selling "stock" to raise funds for this trip. Those who purchase "stock" will be investing in the future of our youth. As part of your investment you will receive exclusive and personal status reports before, during, and after the National Youth Gathering from those you invest in along with access to our online blog. You will also be invited to a stockholders appreciation event
on Monday, July 2 at 7 PM
the youth will share video, stories, music, and much more.
Pick up a stock prospectus on Sunday and look it over to get to know the youth who are going and determine how you support them. Questions? contact Christy, our Youth Director.
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Bold Women Sunday - February 25, 2018
Join us as we once again celebrate Bold Women Sunday at Joy Lutheran Church. Traditionally held on the 4th Sunday in February, this Sunday
celebrates all Lutheran women who have acted or are acting boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ.
The year's theme is "Refreshed and Renewed." Our Joyful Bells will bring us the Musical Messages and women will serve as our worship helpers. Pastor Carol Peterson will officiate at the communion service and Emilie Horken will deliver the message, "The Bold Woman at the Well," based on the Gospel: John 4:5-26. A Thankoffering will also be received for the life-changing ministries of the Women of the ELCA. Do join us for this special Sunday service!
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Faith Formation Video
This week, we learn about when Jesus raised Lazarus from his tomb because of his faith in Him.
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Weekly Home Devotion Resource
God's Story...Our Story
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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!
FEBRUARY MENU
Feb 21 ~ Hungarian Goulash
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Brr! I'm bored! What is there to do? Need some family time?
Joy has a great movie library. Why not share a movie or two as a family during this frigid time of year. Check out the bulletin board for some ideas. These and additional movies are found on the library shelves. Also, numerous books to cozy up with on cold days or long dark nights....The Joy Library Committee.
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Help Send Pastor Steve and Diane to Malawi in June!
The Northwest Synod of Wisconsin recently announced that Pastor Steve has been chosen to go to Malawi, Africa in June to be a teacher at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Malawi (ELCM) Pastors' Academy.
Since 2009 the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Malawi and the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin have worked together to host a continuing education event for pastors in Malawi.
Two pastors from our Synod are chosen to go to Malawi to give both theological education and English language instruction to Pastors attending the ELCM Pastors' Academy. This year, Pastor Steve and Pastor John Sutherland, Assistant to the Bishop of the Northwest Synod of Wisconsin, will be the teaching pastors at the Pastors' Academy. It is an honor to be chosen for this opportunity and we are happy that Pastor Steve will be going to Malawi to work with Lutheran pastors in our Synod's Companion Synod.
Pastor Steve's wife, Diane, will accompany him to Malawi and will spend some time meeting with the women of the ELCM. Pastor Steve and Diane also hope to visit Joy's Companion Synod church, Mikolongwe, while they are in Malawi. Since this visit to Malawi will benefit our church also, the Church Council has authorized the raising of funds to help Pastor Steve and Diane with some of their trip expenses for which they are personally responsible.
Help send Pastor Steve and Diane to Malawi by supporting the following activities that are planned for February and March:
Sunday, February 18th, Loaves of Love Event, 9:15 - 11:30 A.M.
(Bake and/or buy bread, muffins, rolls, etc. contributed by church members)
Wednesday, March 14th, Spaghetti Appreciation Dinner, 5:15 - 6:30 P.M.
(Come for supper and leave a monetary donation in appreciation for Pastor Steve and Diane)
Wednesday-Sunday, March 14th-18th, Silent Auction Event
(Donate a silent auction item or your own service and bid on the donated items. Sign-up sheets for donated silent auction items are located in the Welcome Center. Sign up NOW!)
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Announcing! New JWELCA Mission Project: Hospice Kits for Global Health Ministries
During February and March, all people in our congregation are invited to help donate supplies to make HOSPICE KITS for Global Health Ministries (GHM). GHM is a non-profit, Minneapolis-based organization, that is committed to building partnerships that support Lutheran efforts in healthcare around the world. They work in dozens of countries by shipping, consulting and capacity-building to empower thriving community health systems. It is a volunteer powered organization. More than 2,100 volunteers make this ministry happen every year, helped by a staff of only 8! Everyone at any age can have an impact!
Our church can help this winter by collecting the items to make GHM Hospice Kits. These kits make their impact through Lutheran Hospice programs that reach into villages in Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Liberia, Cameroon, Nigeria and Kenya. One kit offers comfort and basic supplies to an extremely vulnerable person or family. Usually a church volunteer or Christian medical professional will deliver this kit to someone suffering from a chronic disease such as HIV/AIDS or cancer. The personal delivery is itself a concrete expression of love and this kit adds needed physical relief.
Please donate the following items which go into each Hospice Kit:
New or gently used items:
- 1 regular-size bath towel (not longer than 48")
- 1 wash cloth
New items:
- 1 bath-size bar of soap (Wrapped, Unscented such as Dove Unscented for Sensitive Skin)
- 1 toothbrush (in original, individual packaging)
- 1 "pick" style comb
- 1 nail clipper
- 8 band-aids (rubber-banded together)
- 1 jar or tube of petroleum jelly (approx. 4 ounces or larger)
- 1 pair heavy duty household gloves (kitchen type, size medium)
Please donate any of these items or enough of the items for one or more kits. Place your donations in the container provided in the narthex. Thank you for helping with this special mission project that reaches beyond the walls of our Joy church!
Together We Can....Help the Hands that Heal
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JWELCA UPCOMING DATES TO NOTE:
- Friday, March 2, 2018, 11:00 AM World Day of Prayer, St. Joseph's Catholic Church
- Tuesday, March 6. 2018. 7:00 PM General JWELCA Meeting, Fireside Room at Church
- Saturday, April 7, 2018, 8:15 AM St. Croix Conference Morning of Renewal, Mt. Zion Lutheran Church, Hudson, WI
- Saturday, April 21, 2018 NW Wisconsin Synod Women's Convention, Bethany Lutheran Church, Rice Lake, WI
- Sunday, April 29, 2018, 5:00 PM Spring Banquet, Joy Lutheran Church
Please Note:
Scholarships of $35 are available for attendance at the Synod Women's Convention on April 21st. Apply by March 15th. Application available on JWELCA bulletin board or contact Marcia Lindseth or Emilie Horken. More information about the SWO Convention can be found on the JWELCA bulletin board in the narthex hallway or by accessing the SWO website:
www.nwswiswo.org.
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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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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.
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JOY YOUTH
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MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCK-IN
6th - 8th Grade youth are invited to join us for a Lock in scheduled for Saturday March 10th starting at 7 pm to 9am on Sunday March 11th. Youth are not required to stay the night but a parent or pre-approved person must be present to pick them up and sign them out at an agreed upon time.
We will be eating dinner and having FUN!! A light breakfast will be served in the morning.
Students should bring $20 donation, pillow, sleeping bag, PJ's, tooth brush, NERF stuff, and warm socks.
Please contact Christy at 715.441.6366
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS WEDNESDAY MARCH 7th
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9TH GRADE RETREAT
PLEASE NOTE NEW DATES!!!
9th Grade retreat is March 8-10, 2018 at the Roen's cabin near Rice Lake, WI.
NOTE: (Prescott School District students have no School for teacher conferences)
We will be meeting at Joy Church at 3:30pm for departure. Students can ride the bus from the High school to the intermediate and walk across the street to the Church. Parents may arrange to drop off students belongings at the church. We will return to Joy Church on Saturday, March 10th around 3:30pm
This event is highly recommended for those planning on being Confirmed.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Vacation Bible School will take place at Joy Lutheran Church in Prescott, WI, June 11-15. 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! June 11-15, 2018
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.
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SUMMER MISSION TRIP TO CANADA
Thunder Bay, Canada June 15th - 21st Cost $325 includes transportation, camping fees, meals, service sites, and entrance fees.
(Passport or Pass card fees not included..Students 18 and under only need a birth certificate)
Deposit $40 Non-refundable due March 15th.
We will do 2 fundraisers to help with the cost.
Several students last year were able pay for their entire trip with fundraisers.
If assistance is needed please let Christy know ASAP.
We will be camping at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park near Thunder Bay 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, digging trails, or hauling fire wood. We will also have some FUN hiking, swimming, campfires, visiting tourist attractions, fishing, canoeing, learning about God's creation and much more.
This trip is for students going into 9th grade to adult.
Space is limited so sign up on the youth Bulletin Board, online, or Text Christy 715-441-6366
CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR CANADA MISSION TRIP 2018!
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Musical Winter Warm-up
Bring a little heat to your winter routine with Bells of the Bluffs Handbell Ensemble at a "Winter Warmup" concert
on Sunday, February 25, at 2:00 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church,
602 Vermillion Street in Hastings. Selections will range from swing and ballads to marches and rock, including hot musical numbers that may melt your definition of handbell music.
Bells of the Bluffs is devoted to igniting passion in handbells. Learn more at
bellsofthebluffs.org
and find Bells of the Bluffs on Facebook and YouTube.
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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 |
Jan 14
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52
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60
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112
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Jan 21
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54
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114
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168
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Jan 28
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54
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57
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111
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Feb 4
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44
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55
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99
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Feb 11
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47
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79
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126
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WEEK OF
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REGULAR
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ELECTRONIC
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TOTAL
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OTHER
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January 14
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$1,475.00
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$4,784.50
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$6,259.50
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$1,226.92
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January 21
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$3,107.00
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$1,189.50
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$4,296.50
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$824.70
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January 28
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$989.00
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$8,088.25
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$9,077.25
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$1,296.71
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February 4
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$3,046.24
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$1,565.50
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$4,611.74
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$1,553.00
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February 11
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$1,900.00
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$3,889.23
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$5,789.23
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$1,218.24
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N/A=Not Available *=Updated Information
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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 February, 8:15 & 10:15 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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February 18
8:15AM
Tag & Lynda Johnson
10:15AM
Jean Setering & Susan Metcalf
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February 18
8:15AM
Carol Peterson
10:15AM
Kristen Gray
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February 18
8:15AM
Jim & Bobbie Flatz, Carol Peterson
10:15AM
Krista Mitzuk, Paul Seifert, Kristen Gray
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February
8:15AM
Bill Satchell & Family
10:15AM
Peter & Lisa Kleinschmidt
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February 25
BOLD WOMEN
8:15AM
Pauline Volkman
10:15AM
Donna Boatman
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February 25
BOLD WOMEN
8:15AM
OPEN
10:15AM
Natalie Canfield
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February 25
BOLD WOMEN
8:15AM
OPEN
10:15AM
Krista Mitzuk, Cathy Martin, OPEN
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February
8:15AM
Bill Satchell & Family
10:15AM
Peter & Lisa Kleinschmidt
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Coffee Cup Helpers...Feb 4th-Hope Olson, Feb 11th-Cathy Martin, Feb 18th-OPEN, Feb 25th-Joan Northouse
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Weekly Calendar
18 Sunday
LOAVES OF LOVE
8:15am Traditional Worship Service
9-10am Youth Band Practice
9:25-10:10am Faith Formation
10:15am Contemporary Worship Service
10:15am Sunday School
19 Monday
10am-Noon Joyful Seniors
2:15-3:15pm Prescott HS Cleaning Crew
7-8pm Joyful Bells Rehearsal
20 Tuesday
10am Thrivent Meeting
6-7pm Executive Team Meeting
7:00pm Joy Vision Council Meeting
21 Wednesday
9:00-12:00 Joyful Quilters
5:15-6:30pm Wednesday Night Supper
5-5:30pm Sing 4 Joy Rehearsal
5:30-6:15pm Cantata Rehearsal
6:30-7:15pm Lent Worship Service
6:30-7:30pm Shift 6/7-Lent
6:30-7:30pm Confirmation Class-Lent
7:15pm Joyful Choir Rehearsal-After Lenten Service
22 Thursday
9-11am Joy Cleaning Crew
7pm Spirit of Joy Band Rehearsal
23 Friday
24 Saturday
7:30am Men's Bible Study
25 Sunday
BOLD WOMEN SUNDAY
8:15am Traditional Worship Service
9-10am Youth Band Practice
9:25-10:10am Faith Formation
10:15am Contemporary Worship Service
10:15am Sunday School
4:00-5:00pm Cheryl Holmes Piano Recital
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