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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous
June 24-July 1, 2018
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Upcoming Events at a glance (and quick links)
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Summer Schedule has begun
Worship at 9:30am on Sundays
Campfire Worship at 6:30pm on Wednesdays
(outdoors weather permitting, hotdogs and smores provided)
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Welcome Home Pastor Steve & Diane!
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Leading Worship at Monkey Bay
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Cousin Double Baptism This Sunday!
Holy Baptism of Freya Helaina Kerr
Freya Helaina Kerr, born February 11th, 2018, will be Baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit at Joy Lutheran Church today. Proud parents to Freya are Sean & Amber Kerr. Joy Lutheran Church wishes The Kerr Family great JOY as they bring their daughter into the love and grace of God's Family! Congratulations!
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Holy Baptism of Howie Frederick Wateski
Howie Frederick Wateski, born September 7th, 2017, will be Baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit at Joy Lutheran Church today. Proud parents to Howie are David and Amanda Wateski. Joy Lutheran Church wishes The Wateski Family great JOY as they bring their son into the love and grace of God's Family! Congratulations!
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Joy Youth Group Traveling to Houston, Texas June 27-July 2
Pictured from left to right are: Erin Boatman, Charlie Canfield, Sophie Tibayan, Julia Cleasby, Jacob Boatman, Macy Cleasby and Maddie Tibayan
They are keeping a blog during their trip where members of Joy can follow their adventures and see pictures of what they are doing and experiencing every day! Follow along with them as they grow in faith, learn more about God & others and experience this life-changing event!
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Who is that?
Now that we have blended together our early and late services for the summer, it is more important than ever that we where 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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Calling All Bakers
We are looking for bakers who might be willing to be on a team to bake small loaves of bread to give away to visitors from our Information Desk in the narthex. We hope to have a big enough team that so that people will only have to bake once a month or less. If you are interested contact the church office.
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From Joy's Library Committee
God touches each of us in many ways, but not everyone recognizes those times in their lives. During May and June, the library is promoting true stories, real life experiences, autobiographies and biographies. Check out the bulletin board for a few book and movie selections found in the library. There are many more excellent reads and movies on the library shelves. Enjoy! Joy Library Committee.
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JWELCA ITEMS TO NOTE FOR JULY
- Thursday, July 19, 8:15 A.M., St. Croix Valley Summer Retreat, Bethany Lutheran Church, Star Prairie
Join with the women of the St. Croix Valley Conference for a half-day of fellowship and inspiration at the St. Croix Valley 2018 Summer Retreat at Bethany Lutheran Church, 415 Bridge Avenue, Star Prairie. Registration is from 8:15- 8:45 A.M. There is no cost to our JWELCA women. Speaker is Leanne Waterworth, a published author and speaker who will tell her inspiring story of her family's journey through disease and tragedy and how they overcame and continue to be thankful, choosing joy, even in the midst of the most difficult circumstances. We will also have the opportunity to meet the new President of the Synod Women's Organization, Lori Wells. An offering will be received and we'll elect new Conference officers - coordinator, treasurer, and two board members. We will car pool from Joy. Please call Marcia Lindseth or Emilie Horken if you would like to attend this special summer retreat.
(See poster or Conference Newsletter on JWELCA Bulletin Board in the narthex hallway for more information.)
- Tuesday, July 24, 7:00 P.M., General Planning Meeting for JWELCA. Church Fireside Room
All women of Joy are invited to come and help us plan for the 2018-19 JWELCA year of activities, including programs, mission projects, special activities, and recipients of JWELCA funds. If you have ideas for us, come and share them! Everyone's input is welcome and encouraged! Devotions will be provided by Marcia Lindseth.
- Tuesday, July 31, 8:30 A.M. - Noon, Ecumenical Women's Summer Bible Study, Fireside Room at Joy
Join with other Christian women in our community for the annual Summer Bible Study. All women are welcome! The subject of this Bible Study is "Prayer." We will study 1) "The Paradoxes of Prayer," focusing on 1 Samuel 12:16-23, investigating the paradoxical truths of this spiritual practice, 2) "The Practices of Prayer," focusing on Psalm 19:14, looking at different ways to pray, what each might offer and how knowing an array of prayer styles can enrich one's devotional life, and 3) "The Products of Prayer," focusing on Romans 8:26-28, investigating the effects prayer can have personally, communally and on the church's mission. Bible study leaders are Kristen Gray, Carol Peterson, and Diane Meyer. Morning coffee and refreshments will be provided by Wilma Timm. This study is available for free download at gathermagazine.org/bible-study or in the June and July/August editions of the Gather Magazine.
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If you are interested in attending or carpooling to this wonderful 2018 Summer Retreat for women, please contact Marcia Lindseth at 715-262-3498 or Em Horken at 715-262-4728.
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JOY YOUTH
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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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Heart for Luther Park Raffle Tickets On Sale Now! Donated items for the auction needed!
Stop by the church office to pick up your tickets. $5.00/each or a book of 5 for $20.00. Fun begins at 9am and drawing is at the event, Sunday, August 5th at 3:00pm. Prizes can be viewed at
www.lutherpark.org. Look for posters around Joy for more information.
*Donated items are needed for Heart for Luther Part Event. We welcome beautiful quilts, silent auction baskets and other new items. If you have an item to donate for the auction, please deliver it to the church office or to Georgia Freidel by July 22nd.
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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
Campfire
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TOTAL |
May 20
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55
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68
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123
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May 27
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9:30 Blended
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54
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54
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June 3
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9:30 Blended
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88
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16
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104
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June 10
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9:30 Blended
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65
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18
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83
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June 17
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9:30 Blended
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80
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9
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89
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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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May 20
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$1,483.00
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$1,397.00
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$2,880.00
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$1,098.26
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May 27
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$2,550.00
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$1,162.00
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$3,712.00
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$353.37
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June 3
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$1,518.38
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$8,205.75
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$9,724.13
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$914.00
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June 10
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$2,405.00
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$1,561.00
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$3,966.00
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$52.20
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June 17
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$2,066.30
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$4,767.00
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$6,833.30
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$21.00
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N/A=Not Available *=Updated Information
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Updated Thrivent Numbers...YTD Thrivent updates as of May 10th: Action Teams-36 events, totaling $9,000 and Choice Dollars-$3,347
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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 June/July, 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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June 24
9:30 AM
The Peter Gray Family
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June 24
9:30 AM
Russ Jensen
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June 24
9:30 AM
Krista Mitzuk, Russ Jensen, Hope Olson
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June
9:30 AM
Norm Johnson & Jerry Pederson |
July 1
9:30 AM
Craig & Tammy Orf
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July 1
9:30 AM
Ken Roen
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July 1
9:30 AM
Jim & Bobbie Flatz, Krista Mitzuk
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July
9:30 AM
Kent Sebion and Family
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Coffee Cup Helpers: June 24th-Hope Olson
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Weekly Calendar
JUNE
WELCOME HOME PASTOR STEVE AND DIANE!!!
24 Sunday
9:30am Blended Worship Service-
Holy Baptism of Freya Helaina Kerr and Howie Frederick Wateski
Blessing of the Mission Items for Turning Point
10:30am Fellowship Time
25 Monday
26 Tuesday
27 Wednesday
MS Bike Group Overnight at Joy
National Gathering Youth Group Leaves for Houston (June 27-July 2)
6:30-7:30 Wednesday Night Campfire Worship Service
28 Thursday
MS Bike group Leaves
9-11am Joy Cleaning Crew
29 Friday
30 Saturday
7:30-8:30 Men's Bible Study
JULY
1 Sunday
9:30am Blended Worship Service
10:30am Fellowship Time
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