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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous
September 30-October 7, 2018
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Upcoming Events at a glance (and quick links)
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FALL SCHEDULE
8:15 AM Traditional Worship Service
9:25-10:10 AM Faith Formation
10:15 AM Contemporary Worship Service
10:15 AM Sunday School
Fellowship Time Following Worship
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Our
Faith Formation class
(adult education 9:25-10:05am
- between the early and late services)
September 30 Ann Knutson one of the founders of Masomphenya ("Vision" in Chechewa) will be with us to talk about the work of this foundation in Malawi, dedicated to "dignifying underprivileged women and girls". They do this by helping women and girls by teaching them the skills they need to become agents of positive social change, nurturing their inner strength, creativity and self-esteem. Micro-financing is a big part of the program. Come and find out more about this amazing ministry.
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A New Approach This Year
In October we will have
4 Reflecting Joy Events,
(come to the
one that works best for you.)
The events are designed help us reflect on how we have been blessed, and how we might (in return) be a blessing, as part of our core value of generosity.
Instead of just sent out letters asking people to make an estimate of the giving for the coming year (like we did last year), we want to get people together and
celebrate
being Joy. How do we do that?
We want it to be fun, informative,
meaningful, and done in less than a hour.
Gathering around
FREE food is always a good start,
so we will do that (pizza and ice cream sundaes)
as well as having a creative
video reflection,
a time to share
hopes, dreams, questions,
learning about some
new tech available,
having some great
fellowship (with fun
doorprizes)
and getting the tools to help you make an
estimate of giving for 2019
To help us order enough food, we do need you to let us know when you think you can come
Sign up on the board outside our worship center
. Your choices are:
Sun., Oct 14 11:30am right after the late worship Pizza served
Wed., Oct 17 6:30pm right after Wed. Night Supper...since you just ate... Ice Cream Sundaes served
Sun., Oct 21 11:30am
right after the late worship Pizza served
Wed., Oct 24 6:30pm
right after Wed. Night Supper...since you just ate... Ice Cream Sundaes served
*thanks to Thrivent Action Team dollars for providing the free food for our events
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In Memory of William L. "Bill" Most
William L. "Bill" Most, age 80 of Prescott, died on Monday, September 24, 2018 at his residence. Bill was born in Prescott WI to parents Ralph and Mary (Sperr) Most. Bill attended school in Prescott, and graduated from Prescott High School with the Class of 1956. Bill enlisted to serve his country in the United States Army.
Bill was united in marriage to Elaine Beck on February 20, 1965 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in St. Paul MN. Their union in marriage was blessed with two children, four grandchildren, and over 53 years of love and devotion. Bill was a hard working man who dedicated his life to his family, and his farm. He loved them both, and will be missed by many.
Bill is survived by his wife of 53 years, Elaine; his daughter, Kimberley (Daniel) Bugajski; his son, Bruce Most; his grandchildren, Matthew, Nicholas, Faith and Grace; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Most and Gail Beck; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Ralph, Harry, Roger, Charles, and Frederic; and sisters, Helen, Elaine, and Mary Anna.
Memorial Services for Bill Most will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, October 6th at Joy Lutheran Church, 1435 St. Croix Street in Prescott WI, with Pastor Steve Meyer officiating. Visitation will be held at church, beginning at 9:00am. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Lions Club International, or Joy Lutheran Church. Services have been entrusted to the O'Connell-Benedict Funeral Home of Prescott WI. 715-262-5404
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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 5:15-6:30.
October Menu
3rd ~ Baked Potato Bar
10th ~ Chicken Noodle Hotdish ***160 People were served at last Wednesday Night Supper!!***
17th ~ Chili and Cornbread That's a new Joy record!!
24th ~ Hungarian Goulash
31st ~ Chicken Ala King
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A little help goes a long way...
Our Wednesday dinners are one of our best ministries. If you haven't tried coming....you really should. It takes a lot of effort to prepare and clean up a meal for over 100 people each week. We are blessed to have Kelly Poff as our cook, but we depend on lots of volunteers as well to make it happen. The more help we have, the easier it goes. So we need your help.
There are a number of ways to indicate your willingness to help.:
We will pass a clipboard on Sunday morning OR it will be available after worship at the information center OR you can use the
online sign-up
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Share your bounty
Its that time of year, when some of our gardens are overflowing. If you have produce to spare bring it worship with you on Sunday and we can find a good home for it.
Also, check out the (New) COMMUNITY LIFE bulletin board down the hall...where you can share give-aways (like unused Ptacek's gas coupons) or post a notice for something you need or something you want to share.
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Lend A Helping Hand ~
Saturday, October 6th from 1-3 PM. Jim & Jana Lawton are preparing to move to a different home and could use a hand carrying small boxes and furniture up from the basement out to a dumpster. The basement was flooded and some mold may be present so bring work gloves and face masks. If you are able to help, please meet at the Lawton's house: 1121 Pearl St., Prescott.
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An Invitation from the Mission Committee
Please join us to make apple pies on
Saturday, October 13th, 2018,
In Joy's Fellowship Hall from 9:00 A.M. - Noon. (Bring your apple peelers and help donate needed supplies - see poster in narthex!). Apple Pies will be sold after each service on
Sunday, October 14th, 2018.
$10.00 per pie. All proceeds will go to benefit our Companion Synod Relationship in Malawi! Please Plan to Buy A Delicious Pie!
Reserve yours on Sundays (9/23, 9/30 and 10/7) by signing the sheets in narthex!
You may also reserve and pay for pies through our Pay Pal kiosk at church.
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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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FEEL GOOD KITS - Community Partner Project
Thank you to everyone who took a zip lock bag and returned it to church. Quilters and others are making bags for the kits, and Card ministry will be making individual tags for each one from Joy Lutheran. These basic hygiene kits will then be distributed to the four schools in Prescott for student in need. This will be a yearly mission project for Joy, so if you have questions, please contact Hope Olson. We will be blessing these Feel Good Kits on Sunday, September 30
th at both services.
Thank You again for your support!
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Joy Women's 2018-19 Directory Now Available
The new JWELCA Directory is now available for all the women in the church. The Directory lists the JWELCA Steering Committee, the Activities and Events of JWELCA, Bible study information. JWELCA Committees and Ministries, and much information about the Women of the ELCA.
September 30th is the LAST DAY to pick up your new Directories, Ladies!! Help Joy save postage by picking yours up, please!!
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All Women are Invited to the October Bible Study
The women of Joy are invited to attend the October Women's Bible Study on Tuesday, October 9th at 1:30 P.M. in the church Fireside Room. This fall the three monthly Bible studies are on the topic of "Repentance." We are considering what it means to repent, why repentance is important in the life of Christian faith, and what repentance looks like in our relationships. The October session is entitled "Turn, Turn, Turn: A Time for Faithful Repentance." This month we will be exploring how Jesus' call to repentance is a call to turn back to the ways of God's reign on earth: justice, peace and mercy for the neighbor and the community. What does repentance look like in our relationships? The October session will be led by Emilie Horken. See you on Tuesday, October 9, at 1:30 P.M. All are welcome!
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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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Community Garden
Our local food pantry is still planning on using some of the Joy property to create
The Prescott Area Community Garden. This year they will be doing the prep work getting the site ready for planting next spring. If this is project you are interested in please contact the Food Pantry
(715) 441-6909 or check out the new facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/PrescottAreaCommunityGarden/
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Design for Butterfly Memorial Garden at Joy
In conversation with two of our families that have lost daughters in recent years (Ellery Ennenga and Ava Christianson), we have come up with at design for a butterfly memorial garden. This would be part of an overall plan to better utilize our outdoor space for ministry. A butterfly garden was chosen because both girls and their families developed a special affinity with butterflies in the grieving process. So the garden space would be designed with flowers specifically chosen as good pollinators and butterfly habitat.
The first phase would be to put in the sidewalk that creates the perimeter for the garden and get some trees planted to start creating some shade. A second phase would be to create an outdoor worship area. If there is interest, there would be possibility of adding a columbarium (place to inter cremains). Down the road we would also like to see ways to integrate access, playground, shelter, trails, community garden space down the hill on the land that we steward.
There are two things we are looking for now:
One is your
input. We are still relatively early in the design stage. We have the basic concept but are still working out the details and value your insights.
The other is
funding for the project. It would be great if we could get the first phase started this fall so we would be ready for a spring planting. We will be creating a designated fund where you can make gifts in honor or memory of loved ones.
There are flags on the lawn indicating where the garden would be to help you visualize the project. Your comments and questions are important to us. Please share your thoughts.
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| Video of Pastor Steve and Diane's Trip to Malawi |
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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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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 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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JOY YOUTH
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Please Click the link below to choose a Bible for your child.
A Bible class will be offered for students and their parents on Sunday October 7th 9:25-10:05am.
Students will receive their Bible on Sunday October 14th at the 8:15am or 10:15am worship service....please note that students are welcome to receive their Bible on a different Sunday if you have conflicts.
Click HERE to choose a bible.
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Guitar Camp is offered FREE of charge to students who are interested in learning how to play the guitar (a free guitar is also provided). As students progress through the camp they will be given opportunities to lead music in a group setting in and out of worship. This camp is intended to raise up and support music leaders with in our community.
Guitar Camp Students meet Wednesdays starting this fall 3:45pm-4:30pm or 4:45pm-5:45pm at Joy Church.
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Sunday School ~
at 10:15 am Sunday morning is a great opportunity for kids 3 years old through 5th grade to learn and grow in Gods word! scripture, music, crafts, and much more! For your child to attend Sunday School, you must register. Please complete this online Sunday School Registration Form.
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Shift 6/7
~ is Sunday School for big kids. It is offered 6:30-7:45 on Wednesday evenings. In order for your child to attend Shift 6/7, s/he must register using the online Shift 6/7 Registration Form.
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Confirmation ~ is every Wednesday from 6:30-8pm. In order for your child to attend confirmation, s/he must register as well. Youth going into 8th and 9th grades are eligible to sign up. Please complete the online Confirmation Registration Form.
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All ages are needed to help make apple pies on Saturday, October 13th, 9am-12noon at Joy Church. 100% if the money raised will go to help people in Malawi.
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Shanty Town is an Urban Camp out at Joy to help raise awareness for those who are homeless. Click the link below to sign up and for more information.
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All 9th graders are encouraged to sign up for this great event!! Please click the link below for details!
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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!**
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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9:30 Blended
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6:30 Wednesday
Campfire
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TOTAL
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August 26
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88
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21+4 Dogs-Last Wednesday Campfire
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109+4 Dogs
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Sept. 2
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75
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75
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Sept. 9
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85
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85
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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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September 16
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69
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108
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40
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177
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September 23
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66
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110
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32
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176
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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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August 26
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$1,215.00
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$1,102.00
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$2,317.00
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$679.98
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September 2*
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$2,152.00
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$8,275.75*
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$10,427.75*
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$94.00
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September 9
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$1,073.00
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$1,240.00
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$2,313.00
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$221.72
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September 16
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$1,200.00
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$4,957.00
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$6,157.00
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$641.00
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September 23
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$1,930.00
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$1,374.00
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$3,340.00
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$1,644.78
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N/A=Not Available *=Updated Information
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Updated Thrivent Numbers...YTD Thrivent updates as of July 18th: Action Teams-40 projects, totaling $10,000 and Choice Dollars-$3,355
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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 September/October, 8:15 and 10:15 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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September 30
8:15 AM
Craig & Tammy Orf
10:15 AM
Judy Hamann
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September 30
8:15 AM
Marv Lindseth
10:15 AM
Erica Keezer
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September 30
8:15 AM
Jim & Bobbie Flatz, Dick Horken
10:15 AM
Krista Mitzuk, Mandy Bernick, Wayne Lundgaard
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September
8:15 AM
Ed Glaubitz
10:15 AM
The Kleinschmidt's
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October 7
8:15 AM
10:15 AM
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October 7
8:15 AM
10:15 AM
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October 7
8:15 AM
10:15 AM
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October
8:15 AM
Jack Reichert & John Culhaine
10:15 AM
The Kleinschmidt's
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Coffee Cup Helpers: 30th-OPEN
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Weekly Calendar
SEPTEMBER
30 Sunday
Blessing the Feel Good Kits at both services
Card Mission Retreat at Roen's Cabin
8:15am Traditional Worship Service
9:25-10:10am Faith Formation
10:15am Contemporary Worship Service
10:15am Sunday School
1 Monday
NO JOYFUL BELLS REHEARSAL
2pm Prescott HS Cleaners
2 Tuesday
2:00pm Staff Meeting
3 Wednesday
9am-12pm Joyful Quilters
3:45-4:30 pm Guitar Camp
4:45-5:45 pm Guitar Camp
5:15-6:30pm Wednesday Night Supper
6:30-7:30pm Confirmation-Workshop #2
6:30-7:30pm Shift 6/7
6:30-7:30pm Joy Choir Rehearsal
4 Thursday
9-11am Joy Cleaning Crew
3-8pm Prescott Flying P Football Spaghetti Dinner at Joy
7pm JWELCA General Meeting-Plan for Treats & Treasures
7-8pm Spirit of Joy Band Practice
5 Friday
6 Saturday
7:30am Men's Bible Study
9am Visitation at Joy for Bill Most
11am Bill Most Funeral Service with Luncheon to follow
7 Sunday
8:15am Traditional Worship Service
9:25-10:05 Bible Class-Students & Parents
9:25-10:10am Faith Formation
10:15am Contemporary Worship Service
10:15am Sunday School
11:15am-12:30pm Fellowship Time
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