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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous
July 16-23, 2017
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Upcoming Events at a glance (and quick links)
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Can summer be half over already?
How did it get to be the middle of July? Hopefully your summer has been going well. Gardens are starting to get into full production mode...if you have more than you can use I invite you to share your bounty at Joy with those who don't have a garden but appreciate fresh food.
If you haven't joined us for a
Wednesday Night Campfire Worship I invite you to check it out, every Wednesday at 6:30pm outdoors (weather permitting) with hotdogs and smores!
This week we begin a
new preaching series on the book of Ephesians, which is one of my favorites. If you want to get a head start or a good reminder on what the book is all about check out this video from the Bible Project
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Here is the video created at
Vacation Bible School last week...a huge thank you to all the volunteers that made it all possible.
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Where's Luther???
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| Flat Luther at Luther Park Bible Camp with Lincoln Hood and Jayde Canfield. |
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| Flat Luther with Doug & Every. |
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Flat Luther with the Canada Mission Group.
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In honor of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation we invite you to de
corate a paper Martin Luther cutout (available at Joy or on our web page)
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take a picture of Luther wherever you travel this summer. Sen
d back your photos and we will include them in the newsletter. Let's see how far Marty travels.
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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.
Click here
for this week's home devotion.
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From the WELCA Triennial Gathering!
Marv and Marcia Lindseth are depositing, at the WELCA Triennial Gathering, all the In-Kind Gifts that Joy congregation had collected. Thanks to all who contributed these gifts and to Mary Glaubitz who wrote the Thrivent Grant request that gave us an extra $250 to buy In-Kind Gifts, and to those who helped "shop" for the gifts. Thanks to Thrivent Financial for helping us with this special project that will benefit many people in need in the Twin Cities. Special thanks, also, to Charlotte Burgeson who made 25 hand-warmers that are being given out as gifts from the Northwest Wisconsin Synod Women to attendees at the Triennial Gathering.
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Kathy Sommer, Diane Meyer, and Marcia Lindseth are three Joy members who are now attending the 10th Triennial Gathering of the Women of the ELCA, being held in Minneapolis July 13-16. Also attending are Mandy Bernick and Stephanie Brantner.
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JWELCA Planning Meeting
All women are invited to the JWELCA General Meeting to be held on Thursday, July 27 at 7:00 P.M. in the Fireside Room. (Please note change of date from that printed in the JWELCA Directory.) This is a meeting to plan the calendar of activities for 2017-18 and discuss matters pertinent to JWELCA. Everyone's input is welcomed so do plan to attend. Devotions will be given by Marcia Lindseth.
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Joy Church Needs Your Help!
Joy is looking for a small group of people interested in and with the skills to archive and digitize the history of Joy! We have the information in boxes and books and needs it to be combined and digitally archived for generations to come. If you are interested in helping with this very important project, please contact the Church Office or Pastor Steve. Thank You!
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All women of Joy are invited to join our ecumenical sisters from the other churches in Prescott for Joy's Annual Summer Bible Study Retreat.
This year it will be held on Wednesday, August 2 from 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. in the Joy Lutheran Church Fireside Room. This year's Bible study is called "All Anew: Ready or Not." It is written by Kelly Fryer, a pastor, teacher, entrepreneur and communicator. She has taught leadership at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, MN and co-founded A Renewal Enterprise, a national firm that helps values-based organizations work more effectively. Currently, Kelly serves as the executive director of the YWCA in southern Arizona. The Bible studies will focus on renewal in our churches, communities, society, and our own lives. Three women from Joy Lutheran will lead the three sessions. The sessions for the morning study are as follows:
Session one is "Say Goodbye to Nice."
Nice is not the same as good. Making nice is what you do to avoid upsetting people. But Good knows there are more important things than your reputation, your balance sheet and whatever else it is you count on to make you comfortable. Good does what matters.
Session two is "Stand with the Least of These."
God requires of those who live in privilege and comfort to recognize what God is up to and join in. God is on a mission to love, bless and save the world. If we are going to be a part of that mission, here is where it begins: Among he poor and those who have been displaced and disenfranchised.
Session three is "Upend the Tables."
What is our responsibility when the very systems that have been put in place to protect people and make sure justice is done become tools to oppress? Do we just stand by and allow injustice to continue?
Bring a friend. Hope to see you there!
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A special THANK YOU!
A big thank you to all of those members that have dropped off cans at The Roen's house for "Joyful Bells". The last trip to recycle the cans netted $59.00. Your contributions have made it possible to purchase new music, new gloves and other necessary equipment for the bell choir. It is our JOY to be able to have the bell choir adding music to the worship services.
The Roen's will gratefully continue to accept cans to be brought to our home at 526 Lake Street.
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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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JOY YOUTH
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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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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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Overeaters Anonymous
Group meets on Wednesdays at 6:30pm in the Fireside Room
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Worship Attendance
Week Of
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Sunday
9:30 am
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Wednesday
6:30 pm
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Total
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June 18/21
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87
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12
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99
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June 25/28
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92
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19
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111
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July
2/5
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74
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6
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80
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July
9/12
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118
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8
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126
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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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| June 11 |
$675.00 |
$4,457.50 |
$5,132.50 |
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$702.00 |
$195.00 |
| June 18 |
$2,117.90 |
$1,157.50 |
$3,275.40 |
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$906.00 |
$125.00 |
| June 25 |
$3,729.00 |
$1,197.50 |
$4,926.50 |
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$20.00 |
$55.00 |
| July 2 |
$2,510.00 |
$8,270.25 |
$10,780.25 |
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$320.81 |
$25.00 |
| July 9 |
$1,801.00 |
$1,197.50 |
$2,998.50 |
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$297.91 |
$175.00 |
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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Worship Leaders for July, 9:30 AM Worship Service
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GREETERS
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READER
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COMMUNION ASSISTANTS
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USHERS
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July 16
John & Rosie Culhane
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July 16
Russ Jensen
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July 16
Ed Glaubitz, Russ Jensen, Laurie Fetzner
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July...All Month
Kent Sebion & Family |
July 23
Norm & Shirley Johnson
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July 23
Joan Northouse
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July 23
Joan Northouse, Diane Meyer, Hope Olson
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Kent Sebion & Family |
July 30
TBD
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July 30
Tom Peterson
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July 30
Tom & Carol Peterson, Marv Lindseth
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Kent Sebion & Family |
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Coffee Cup Helpers July
July 2 - Hope Olson
July 9 - Karen Fleming
July 16 - Krista Mitzuk
July 23 - Hope Olson
July 30 -
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Weekly Calendar
16 Sunday
9:30am Blended Worship Service
Women of the ELCA Tenth Triennial Gathering
17 Monday
10:00am-Noon Joyful Seniors
18 Tuesday
1:30-2:30pm Joy Cleaning Crew
6-7pm Executive Team Meeting
7-8pm Joy Vision Council Meeting
19 Wednesday
6:30pm Campfire Worship Service
6:30-7:30pm Over-eaters Anonymous
Support Group Meeting-Fireside Room at Joy
20 Thursday
21 Friday
22 Saturday
23 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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