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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous
April 29-May 6, 2018
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4/17/18 The code for the lock box at the side door has been changed. Please call the office if you need access to this.
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Upcoming Events at a glance (and quick links)
Check out...
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Mission Malawi
It is about 6 weeks until Diane and I head for Malawi. They have asked me to teach a course on the book of Revelations at the pastor's academy (60-70 pastors). Diane will be focused on learning about the work the church does there with permaculture, malaria and AIDS work. Since we raised more money than we needed just for the airfare we will be using some of the funds to buy a guitar to take and use and leave there along with books for the seminary library and supplies for the pastors to use.
We also plan to visit our sister congregation in Mikolongwe. I would like to take a banner to give them signed by the members of our congregation as well as pictures of our congregation and some soccer and volleyballs and pumps for the youth ministry of that congregation. In the Sundays in May I will be lead a faith formation class between the services on getting to know Malawi.
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***1st Quarter Statements will be ready to be picked up n the Narthex on Sunday and in Worship we will watch the 1st Quarter Video and hear from our Treasurer, Kristin Tibayan.***
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Camp Sunday is this Sunday April 29th,
8:15 or 10:15 am. S'mores, GaGa and all things Summer Camp!
JOIN US FOR CAMP SUNDAY AT JOY!
Come to church and learn about all the great opportunities for all ages at Luther Park Bible Camp. PLUS Joy Church is so excited about helping families will be offering a registration code so you can get 1/2 off the price of Bible Camp.
Wear your tie dye or Camp shirt to church and get ready for some fun!
Questions please call or text Christy 715.441.6366.
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Faith Formation Video
This week, in honor of CAMP SUNDAY, we are going to watch a great video on Luther Park
Bible Camp.
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Weekly Home Devotion Resource
God's Story...Our Story
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May 2nd Last Wednesday Supper!
You are invited to join us as we celebrate another successful season of Wednesday Night Suppers. Our story even made the front page of the Prescott Journal! The full article is posted on a bulletin board in the hallway...it's a wonderful article, please take a moment to read it if you haven't already!
Supper time is from 5:15 to 6:30 pm.
Bring your friends and neighbors to the table and experience JOY!
MAY 2nd MENU
Picnic Party: BBQ, Sandwiches, Salads, Hot Dogs and Dessert
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Mark Your Calendars: JWELCA Spring Banquet Sunday, April 29th, 5 PM
This is a fun evening of fellowship and we invite all women and girls to join us for a special meal, followed by speaker, Stephanie Landsem, a Minnesota author who writes historical fiction inspired by the Bible, archeology, and anthropology. She's explored ancient ruins, medieval castles and majestic cathedrals around the world. Tickets for the banquet are $10.00 for adults and children over 5 years of age. Tickets are on sale between and after services. If possible, please bring an item for our Spring Mission to Turning Point (See list of items listed on poster in the Narthex). Don't miss this special evening!
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Please Donate to the Spring Mission Project: Turning Point Shelter
It's time to begin donating to the Spring Mission Project. Our church will be collecting items for the Turning Point Shelter which provides support and resources for victims of domestic and sexual violence through its two centers-one in River Falls and one in New Richmond.
One in three women will experience domestic violence so the need for services is great. The more sites and resources that are available to people, the more likely people are to get help and find safety for themselves and their family. Turning Point provides a number of services including a crisis shelter, sexual assault crisis support, 24-hour hotline and text hotline, safety planning, individual advocacy, support groups for victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence, legal system advocacy, and prevention education programs. Please consult the poster board in the Narthex for a listing of current needs and wish lists from Turning Point. Food items, hygiene supplies, cleaning supplies, and general shelter necessities are needed. Thank you for your help with this project!
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Celebration of Life for Andrea Barstad-Aase
A Memorial Service celebrating the life of Andrea Barstad-Aase will be held at Joy Lutheran Church on Saturday, May 5th at 10 am.
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The Senior Gathering Place
The Senior Gathering Place along with Pierce County Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) is offering the "STEPPING ON" fall prevention series starting Thursday, April 12th. The sessions will be held at the Gathering Place starting at 1:00 PM. Everyone is welcome. The series runs for 6 weeks. Even if you cannot attend all 6 sessions, you can enroll and attend as able. Preregistration is required. Call 715-273-6780 (ADRC) to preregister. More information is posted on the bulletin board in the kitchen hallway.
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Welcome 2018 Joy Vision Council Members!
President-Joan Northouse
Vice President-Chris Stanke
Secretary-Bobbie Flatz
Treasurer-Kristin Tibayan *not voting member of Council
Faith Education-Josh Pender
Fellowship-Krista Mitzuk
Giving-Wayne Lundgaard
Outreach-Renee Braun
Service-Peter Gray
Worship-Phyllis Hoffmann
JWELCA-Hope Olson
Thank you for your service and commitment to Joy Lutheran Church!
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*Not pictured: Krista Mitzuk |
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Be part of a Thrivent Action Team
Thrivent Financial Updates...
Updated YTD numbers as of April 15th for Thrivent and Joy activities are as follows:
- Thrivent Action Teams: 35 projects approved and $8,750 received.
- Thrivent Choice Dollars received year to date: $3,272.00. (MORE THAN ALL LAST YEAR!)
Thrivent is looking for ways to give away millions of dollars with its non-profit status. Let's help them, which in turn supports Joy, the community and many of our outreach programs.
Action Team Projects:
During this past year (2017) 60 Action Team projects were completed by members of Joy who are also Thrivent benefit and associate members. Thrivent provided $250 seed money for each of these events, thus giving us $15,000 that was used for service and outreach activities. Some of that money was used to offset budget expenditures and the rest used for programs that were not included in the 2017 budget.
This surpassed our goal of 50 events and we have set our goal for 2018 for another 60 projects. As of April 15th, we have already been approved for 35 projects for this year ($8,750). Thank you to Thrivent Financial and everyone at Joy who has supported this program. I will update this message on the 1st Sunday of each month with new numbers. You can view all of last year's projects and 2018 projects that have been approved and anticipated for the entire year posted on the hallway bulletin board.
Choice Dollars: This is another Thrivent program available to eligible benefit members where they can direct Thrivent dollars to one or more non-profit organizations (including Joy Lutheran Church). These dollars become available throughout the year and you simply indicate where you would like the money to be sent. The process is easy and quick - either by phone or on-line. Remember, this is Thrivent's money (not yours) and they are giving it to a non-profit organization of your choice. During 2017 Joy members directed over $3,000 to Joy Lutheran Church of which over half was used to support the Capital Improvement Fund. This was a huge increase of Choice Dollars from previous years and is different from Action Team seed money in that the money can be used for whatever need we have at Joy.
As of April 15th, we have already exceeded that amount with $3,272.00 donated to Joy! Thank you to Thrivent Financial and all Joy members who participated in this program. Let's make 2018 another great year with your continued involvement.
If you would like more information about Action Teams or Choice Dollars, check the weekly newsletter, Joy's web page, posted information in the church narthex & hallway bulletin board or contact Jim & Bobbie Flatz.
Thousands of dollars are available for our use to fund projects in our congregation and community...come find out how you can be part of it. Joy has prepared a 1 page informational and guidelines document that will explain the program and ease you through the application process. If you would like to view this, click on the link below.
CLICK HERE
Also, please read the Thrivent document called "101 ways to spark action in your community", click on the link below to view.
CLICK HERE
Be sure to check
Thrivent page on our church website for more information.
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JOY YOUTH
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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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Luther Park Bible Camp
June 10-August 10
Pick your week!
Time to sign up for BIBLE Camp!! Kids 1st-12th grade can sign up for Bible Camp and get 1/2 off the price of camp by using our Joy Church sponsorship coupon code.
JOYPRESCOTTFW-(FW = FULL WEEK)
JOYPRESCOTTHW-(HW = HALF WEEK)
*please note sponsorship code is LAST STEP for online registration.
Check out the link below for more details on dates and programs offered and to register.
Click Here
If you want to know who the other Joy kids are that are going, please contact Christy for a list of dates and programs Joy youth will be attending at 715.441.6366
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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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I'm LOST! Where's My Family?
These mugs, many jackets, articles of clothing, and lunch bags have been waiting for their owners to claim them. Please stop by and take them home before the end of May or they will go to a new home.
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| The River Valley Band will be performing its "Band-Tastic" Spring concert on Tuesday, May 1st at 7:00 PM in the Hastings Middle School Auditorium. Selections include "Light Cavalry", "Tribute to Count Basie", "West Side Story" and "Stars and Stripes Forever". Numerous soloists are featured throughout the pieces. |
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| Wednesday, May 9th, 6-9pm at Bethel-Highlands Campus, 504 Frontage Road, Hudson. Get ready to raise the roof with an energetic and inspirational concert from Christian hip-hop star Agape and beat poet Joe Davis. Pre-party on the lawn at 6pm, concert at 7. |
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Salad Luncheon and Geranium Sale:
Prescott UCC Annual Salad Luncheon and Geranium Sale is on Tuesday, May 8th, 11am - 1pm.
Geraniums are $4.00. All proceeds from sale go to Prescott UCC.
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Church Directory
**Updated as of April 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!**
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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6:30 Wednesday Lent
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TOTAL |
Mar 25
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61
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69
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March 29- Maundy Thursday-43
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March 30-Good Friday-68
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241
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April 1
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132
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144
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276
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April 8
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56
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64
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120
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April 15
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Snow Day
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Snow Day
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CLOSED
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April 22
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52
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68
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120
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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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March 25
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$1,969.00
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$1,208.97
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$3,177.97
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$5,601.92
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April 1
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$3,402.00
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$8,265.75
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$11,667.75
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$997.02
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April 8
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$2,901.00
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$1,162.00
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$4,063.00
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$328.01
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April 15
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$100.00
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$4,794.50
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$4,894.50
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$352.00
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April 22
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$1,916.04
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$4,154.73
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$6,070.77
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$1,893.25
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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 April/May, 8:15 & 10:15 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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April 29
8:15AM
Tag & Lynda Johnson
10:15AM
Ed & Mary Glaubitz
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April 29
8:15AM
Carol Peterson
10:15AM
Diane Meyer
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April 29
8:15AM
Carol & Tom Peterson, Al Klein
10:15AM
Krista Mitzuk, Ed Glaubitz, OPEN
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April
8:15AM
Mike & Pauline Volkman
10:15AM
The Kleinschmidt Family
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May 6
8:15AM
Jayne Parmeter
10:15AM
OPEN
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May 6
8:15AM
Marv Lindseth
10:15AM
Tom Peterson
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May 6
8:15AM
Jim & Bobbie Flatz, Marv Lindseth
10:15AM
OPEN
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May
8:15AM
Ken Roen
10:15AM
The Kleinschmidt Family
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Coffee Cup Helpers: April 29th-OPEN, May 6th-Joan Northouse, May 13th-OPEN, May 20th-Joan Northouse, May 27th-OPEN
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Weekly Calendar
APRIL
29 Sunday
CAMP 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
4-5pm Cheryl Holmes Piano Recital
5-7pm JWELCA Spring Banquet
30 Monday
2:15-3:15pm Prescott HS Cleaning Crew
MAY
1 Tuesday
2 Wednesday
5:15-6:30pm LAST Wednesday Night Supper
6:30-7:30pm LAST Shift 6/7
6:30-7:30pm LAST Confirmation Class-Party,Photos & Rehearsal
3 Thursday
9-11am Joy Cleaning Crew
7pm Spirit of Joy Band Rehearsal
4 Friday
5 Saturday
7:30am Men's Bible Study
10am Celebration of Life for Andrea Barstad-Aase at Joy
6 Sunday
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
8:15-9:15am Traditional Worship Service
9:25-10:10am Faith Formation
10:15am Contemporary Worship Service
10:15am Sunday School
11:30am Confirmation Worship Service
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