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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous January 6-13, 2019
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Upcoming Events at a glance (and quick links)
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New Member Orientation
If you would like to become an official member of Joy Lutheran or at least explore what it entails, we will be having a
New Member Orientation on
Sunday, Jan 13 at 9:30am in the Fireside Room. Nursery Care will be provided.
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Special Event...Wed. Jan. 16 7pm "Doctrine of Discovery"
Our sisters and brothers
at Prescott UCC have invited us to join them for an important evening of study of the Doctrine of Discovery (the attitudes and policies that shaped our relationship with Native American peoples) The evening will be lead by
Jeff Ryan who has talk First Nation history at Prescott High School for 20 years and has many years of helping people experience a Native American perspective.
ELCA background on Doctrine of Discovery
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Faith Formation Class Sun. Jan.6 9:30am "Matthew"
We will take a look at the Bible Project video introducing the Gospel of Matthew and talk about what is unique about how Matthew crafts his gospel.
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Joyful Quilters Begin Again!
The Joyful Quilters are going to start meeting again on Wednesday, January 9th from 9 am to Noon in the Fellowship Hall. The women quilt from January through March and again from September through November. The completed quilts are donated to Lutheran World Relief. All women are invited to join in the fellowship and joy of making quilts. No experience is needed!! Quilting is a way of celebrating and giving God thanks that is "Tied in Faith, Sent in Hope, and Wrapped in Love."
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2019 Joy Picture Directory
~ We will be printing a new picture directory in 2019. If you have not already done so, please submit your pictures to the office.
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Offering Envelope Changes
In an effort to be better stewards of the resources you entrust to Joy, we making a change to the way we use offering envelopes in 2019. We can save hundreds of dollars by not having to buy envelopes that don't get used.
We will be "recycling" unused envelopes (we have blocked out the date and number so they can be used by anyone, on any date. Because it will not be restricted to any one envelope number, it will be important that you
put your name on the envelope to ensure that you get credit for your gift (especially if you give cash).
Just pick up envelopes from the information desk as you need them. If you have questions or concerns about this, visit with the office and we can customize envelopes for you or if you would like assistance with moving to electronic giving we can help with that as well. Thank you for your generous support of our ministry.
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Wednesday Night Supper
Bring your friends and neighbors to Joy for a new year of Wednesday Night Suppers!
A vegetarian option or hot dogs and chips are also offered. We appreciate a free will donation. All are welcome at Joy's table. Suppertime is 5:15 to 6:30.
January Menu
9th ~ Baked Potato Bar
16th ~ Taco Hotdish
23rd ~ Chili
30th ~ Spaghetti
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Begin the New Year with a New Women's Bible Study!
All women are invited to the monthly Bible Study on
Tuesday, January 8 at 1:30 PM.
We will begin a new four-month study called "The Gospel of John: Meetings with Jesus." Throughout John's Gospel, Jesus engages people in honest and sometimes difficult conversations that lead to faith, renewal and transformation. Over the course of this four session study by Julie A. Kanarr, pastor of Christ Lutheran Church in Belfair, Washington, we will meet Jesus through his interactions with various characters within the gospel of John. Their conversations beckon us to explore and grow in faith. In our first session of this new study, "Come and see: Seeking and finding faith," we will meet John the Baptist, who bears witness to Jesus. As the circle of Jesus' disciples grows, we share in the invitation to "come and see." At the wedding in Cana and during the cleansing of the temple, we reflect on how the character of God is revealed in Jesus.
This month's study will be led by Connie Booth. Do join us on Tuesday, January 8, 1:30 PM in the Fireside Room at Church. All are welcome!
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Amazon Smile
If you shop on Amazon, please consider supporting Joy Lutheran Church by shopping at Amazon Smile! When you shop at
smile.amazon.com, Amazon donates to your favorite charitable organization!
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Smartphone?
If you enjoy the convenience of a smartphone there are a couple of apps you may want to consider;
One is the
Give+
app (which is a free download wherever to get your downloads) w
hich allows you to make a electronic gift from your bank account instead of swiping a credit card (the handlin
g charges are significantly less, so more of your gifts gets to us). You can us it for one time gifts or managed giving, and it is all integrated into your regular electronic
giving to Joy. click here for instructions.
You also now have the ability to set up a
member portal
with our church database. This portal can be made into an app so you can have instant access to your data (with the ability to make changes and give permissions, view the church photo directory, and
see and print your giving statement whenever you want). To create a portal, click
here. If you want to make your login into an app just check with the office.
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WELCOME TO JOY!
Oh Look! The chair is empty at the Information Center! We would love to have folks volunteer to staff the Center at each service. It's easy! There is a sign up sheet at the desk. If you have questions, check with Pastor Steve or Hope Olson.
Thank You!!
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Joy Vision Council Meeting Minutes
To read the minutes from the latest Vision Council Meeting, please
CLICK HERE. The minutes can also be found in Joy's web page under 'Leadership'.
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Who is that?
It continues to be important that we wear name tags to help us get to know each other.
We have disposable stick on name tags available, or sign up to have a more permanent name tag made for you.
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2020 Passion Play Tour
Join Elizabeth Bartsch, Assistant to the Bishop of the NW Synod, and travel to Germany and Austria. See Martin Luther sites, concentration camp, Sound or Music sites and the Passion Play. To see the complete itinerary and more info go to Joy's information desk or click
here. (This 11 day incredible trip has a March deposit deadline.)
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JOY YOUTH
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9th Grade retreat is March 21-23, 2019 at the Roen's cabin near Rice Lake, WI.
NOTE: (Prescott School District students have no School Friday March 22nd)
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 23rd around 12noon.
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CANADA MISSION TRIP, JUNE 17-24
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SUMMER MISSION TRIP
Thunder Bay, Canada June 17th - 24th
Cost $300 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 due at sign up.
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 online or text Christy at 715-441-6366.
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Church Directory
**Updated as of August 2018, 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!**
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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
Date
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8:15 AM Traditional
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10:15 AM Contemporary
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10:15 AM Sunday School
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TOTAL
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December 9
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48
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77
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22
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125
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December 16
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58
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84
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142
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December 23
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98 (9:30)
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98
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December 24
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187 (3:00)
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104 (5:00)
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52 (9:00)
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343
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December 30
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71 (9:30)
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71
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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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December 2
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$3,178.20
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$8,292.75*
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$11,420.95
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$1,079.95
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December 9
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$2,115.00
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$2,019.00
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$4,134.00
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$281.45
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December 16
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$2,805.30
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$5,087.00
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$7,892.30
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$562.00
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December 23
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$11,094.49
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$1,254.00
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$12,348.49
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$598.65
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December 30
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$1,860.00
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$1,007.00
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$2,867.00
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$111.00
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N/A=Not Available *=Updated Information
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Updated Thrivent Numbers...Year End Thrivent TOTALS!...
Action Teams-65 projects, totaling $16,500 and Choice Dollars-$4,018
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ELCA Estate Planning & Giving
Mr. Tim Knutson, of the ELCA Gift Planning Foundation, was here at Joy and gave an informational program on Gift Giving & Estate Planning. He is still available for any questions or information you may want. He can be reached by mail, email or phone:
Tim Knutson, 2625 N. 65th St., Wauwatosa, WI, 53213. (414) 477-9979. Email: Timothy.Knutson@elca.org
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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 January 8:15 & 10:15 AM Worship Services
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GREETERS
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READERS
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COFFEE CUPS
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WELCOME DESK
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USHERS-All Month
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January 6
8:15 AM
Ken & Linda Wilson
10:15 AM
Erica Keezer
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January 6
8:15 AM
Tom Peterson
10:15 AM
Cathy Martin
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January 6
Cathy Martin
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January 6
Hope Olson
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8:15 AM
Norm Johnson
10:15 AM
The Kleinschmidt Family
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January 13
8:15 AM
Craig & Tammy Orf
10:15 AM
Hope Olson
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January 13
8:15 AM
Joan Northouse
10:15 AM
Tim Booth
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January 13
Tim Booth
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January 13
OPEN
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8:15 AM
Norm Johnson
10:15 AM
The Kleinschmidt Family
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Weekly Calendar
6 Sunday
8:15am Traditional Worship Service
9:25-10:10am Faith Formation
10:15am Contemporary Worship Service
10:15am Sunday School
11:15am-12:15pm Fellowship Time
7:00-8:00pm Vesper's Worship Service
7 Monday
2pm Prescott HS Cleaners
6:30-7:30pm Joyful Bells Rehearsal
8 Tuesday
1:30-3pm Women's Bible Study-Fireside Room
2:00pm Staff Meeting
9 Wednesday
9-12 Noon Joyful Quilters
3:45-4:30 pm Guitar Camp
4:45-5:45 pm Guitar Camp
5:15-6:30pm Wednesday Night Supper-Baked Potato Bar
6:30-7:45pm Confirmation-Workshop #9
6:30-7:45pm Shift 6/7
NO Joy Choir Rehearsal
10 Thursday
9-11am Joy Cleaning Crew
10:30am Pastor-Nursing Home Service
7-8:00pm Spirit of Joy Band Practice
11 Friday
12 Saturday
13 Sunday
8:15am Traditional Worship Service
9:25-10:10am New Member Orientation
10:15am Contemporary Worship Service
10:15am Sunday School
11:15am-12:15pm Fellowship Time
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