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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous Dec 30, 2018-Jan 6, 2019
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Upcoming Events at a glance (and quick links)
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One service at 9:30am this Sunday
On Sunday, Jan.6 we will move back to our regular schedule of two services at 8:15 and 10:15.
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To Our Congregation,
The first two sentences of our Staff Covenant read as follows:
"We promise to pray, alone and together, to thank God and to ask for God's help in our lives and in our work for our church, and we promise to listen to God's answer to us. We promise to value our ministry in our staff positions to our congregation as a team and to offer our support and loyalty to that team."
We take that promise seriously and gladly live it daily.
Thank you for allowing us to serve Christ and you, our congregation.
We wish you Blessed New Year filled with peace and God's love.
The Staff of Joy Lutheran
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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 S
unday, Jan 13 at 9:30am in the Fireside Room. Nursery Care will be provided.
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Please have any gifts to Joy Lutheran that you wish to be credited to the 2018 giving year into the church office by Monday, December 31st.
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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
2nd ~ Beef Stew
9th ~ Baked Potato Bar
16th ~ Taco Hotdish
23rd ~ Chili
30th ~ Spaghetti
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Please Take Your Poinsettia Plants
Thank you to all who purchased a beautiful Poinsettia plant to decorate the sanctuary! Please feel free to take your plants home so you can continue to enjoy them.
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Thank You for Decorating Joy for Advent and Christmas!!
Craig & Tammy Orf, Lee & Joan Northouse, Ken Roen, Jim & Bobbie Flatz. Our church looks beautiful!!
Pampered Chef Fundraiser
Kelly Poff's Pampered Chef fundraiser for Joy Lutheran was another success this year. $256.65 worth of Pampered Chef items were purchased and Kelly Poff matched that number plus $20 for a
grand total of $533.30 in donations for the Wednesday Night Supper fund!
Every year, Kelly puts on this fundraiser to help keep the costs of Wednesday Night Suppers at Joy the same and also for the cost of Sharing and Caring Hands Events!
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JWELCA 2018 Alternative Gift Fair
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2018 Alternative Gift Fair, sponsored by JWELCA. Forty-four families "purchased" good gifts through our Alternative Gift Fair, a total increase of seven families from last year. A total of $4285 was given by those who purchased a variety of gifts. (This amount was $700 more than what was contributed last year!) That money was sent to the ELCA "Good Gifts" program for disbursement, mainly through Lutheran World Relief, ELCA World Hunger, and Lutheran Disaster Response. The most popular gifts "purchased" were chicks (30), piglets (26), goats (19), roosters (9), water filters (10), fruit-tree seedlings (11), mosquito nets (22), food for refugee families (13), school fees and uniforms for girls (8), and clinic visits for a child (9). Other gifts that were purchased were farming tools, school supplies, blankets for refugees, vaccinations for children, stocking of a health clinic, Bibles, and stocking backpacks with food for children. A donation of $100 was given to the Prescott Food Pantry so we were even able to support our local charities. The Women's Bible Study group and JWELCA both bought good gifts with their donations and others bought good gifts in honor of loved ones or their families, or even their working colleagues. We are grateful that our gifts from the Alternative Gift Fair will carry God's love to others, making a meaningful difference in their lives and in the world!
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Prescott Food Pantry at new location
The Prescott
Food Pantry has relocated to the building next to the Philanders and the hotel...come around to the back side of the building to get to the entrance. Thanks to many in the congregation who helped with the transition. The new location is about 3 times the size and will allow for some expanded ministry. Remember that gifts of cash are always welcome to help supply the needs that are not donated. Come check out the new location.
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Does It Look Brighter In Here???
This week, all of the
40 yr. old fluorescent light fixtures in the Fellowship Halls 16' ceiling were updated. A HUGE thanks to Ernie Schultz, Marv Lindseth and Larry Schaack for all their hard work. The Fellowship Hall looks AMAZING!!
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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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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 2
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33
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57
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25
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90
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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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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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November 25
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$1,673.00
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$1,157.00
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$2,830.00
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$225.00
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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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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 December, 9:30 AM Worship Services
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GREETERS
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READERS
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COMMUNION ASSISTANTS
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USHERS-All Month
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December 30
9:30 AM
Craig & Tammy Orf
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December 30
9:30 AM
Diane Meyer
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December 30
9:30 AM
Diane Meyer and Bobbie Flatz
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December 30
9:30 AM
Jim & Bobbie Flatz, Pete French and/or The Kleinschmidt's
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Weekly Calendar
30 Sunday
9:30am Blended Service
10:30-10:45am Fellowship Time
31 Monday
New Year's Eve
JANUARY
1 Tuesday
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Joy Office Closed
4:45-5:45 pm Guitar Camp
5:15-6:30pm Wednesday Night Supper-Beef Stew
6:30-7:45pm Confirmation-Parents Night
6:30-7:45pm Shift 6/7
6:30-7:30pm Joy Choir Rehearsal
1:30-2:30 Joy Cleaning Crew
7-8:00pm Spirit of Joy Band Practice
7:30-8:30 Men's Bible Study
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
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