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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous March 24-31, 2019
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Upcoming Events at a glance (and quick links)
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The code for the side door by the kitchen has been changed. Please contact the office if you need it.
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Heavy Rains & Tropical Cyclone Idai Contribute to Large-Scale Flooding and Displacement in Malawi
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Dear Friends In Christ,
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In February and early March, our brothers and sisters in Malawi experienced torrential rains, resulting in massive flooding through the country, with the most severe impact in 14 central and southern districts. The damaging waters, and the high volume of wind and rain from tropical storm Idai have caused 57 deaths, hundreds of injuries, and have displaced over 125,000 people, requiring them to seek alternative shelter until the water recedes and they can assess and repair or rebuild.
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Congratulations 2019 Joy Council Members:
President-Peter Gray, Vice President-Chris Stanke, Secretary-Bobbie Flatz, Treasurer-Kristin Tibayan, Faith Ed-Renee Braun, Fellowship-Phil Wawra, Giving/JWELCA-Hope Olson, Outreach-Krista Mitzuk, Service-Connie Booth, Worship-Lana Craft and Stefanie Brantner-to be assigned
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Pictured L to R, First Row: Lana Craft, Hope Olson, Stefanie Brantner, Bobbie Flatz.
Second Row: Christy Canfield, Chris Stanke, Renee Braun, Kristin Tibayan, Krista Mitzuk.
Third Row: Peter Gray, Phil Wawra, Pastor Steve Meyer. Not Pictured: Connie Booth.
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Thanks to our quilters
Why do we do this? check out these videos
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| Two Women. Two Lives. Touched by an LWR Quilt. |
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| How do LWR Quilts & Kits get from the U.S. to the places they're needed? |
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Mom's Group this Sunday, March 24th
9:15 to 10:00 am in the Fireside Room
Chapter 3
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Do you struggle with making or maintaining friendships with other moms? Are you new in town and would like to meet other moms just like you? JOY Church is starting up a new mom's group with a book/bible study just for you! The first book we study will be "Better Together: Because You're Not Meant to Mom Alone" by Jill Savage. With this study you will be encouraged to cultivate existing friendships, make new ones and be the friend you wish you had. Come be renewed and refreshed with other moms just like you!
Whether you are the mom of a little one, tween, teen or even adult (after all, parenting doesn't end when your kids are grown, it just evolves, right?) this group is for you. Stay-at-home mom? Working mom? Work-from-home mom? It doesn't matter, this group is for ALL moms.
This group started Sunday March 3rd at 9:15am and runs for 10 weeks. Child care will be provided. If you can't make some of the dates no worries, we would love to see you when you can make it.
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Join us for supper starting at 5:15
Lenten Worship Services are Wednesdays,
6:30-7:15pm through April 10th.
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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.
March Menu
27th ~ Cheesy Potato Soup and Sandwiches
April Menu
3rd ~ Beef Stroganoff over Noodles, 10th ~ Chow Mein and Rice, 17th ~ NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER, 24th ~ Spaghetti & Garlic Toast
Wednesday Night Supper Crew
March 27th ~ Early (4:30-6) Ron & Chris Stanke, Mike Volkman. Late (6-7:30) Krista Mitzuk, Hope Olson
April 3rd ~ Early (4:30-6) OPEN. Late (6-7:30) Tim Booth, Krista Mitzuk
April 10th ~ Early (4:30-6) OPEN. Late (6-7:30) Krista Mitzuk
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The Loaves of Love project was HUGELY successful this year.
We were able to raise $1,019.00 that will go directly to the Masomphenya Foundation. This money empowers women and girls to live a quality and dignified life and able to make informed choices with regards to their lives. Over 400 impoverished women and girls have been funded with short term loans to help them start businesses that greatly improves their lives. THANK YOU everyone who made and bought bread. "A simple act of love can change a village"
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New JWELCA Mission Project: Our Neighbors' Place
**Please have your donations to Joy by March 31st, where they will be blessed and delivered to Our Neighbors' Place.**
During all of March, all people in our congregation are invited to help donate supplies for Our Neighbors Place in River Falls, WI.
Since 2009, Our Neighbors' Place has been a leading social service provider in St. Croix and Pierce Counties, delivering positive outcomes for clients in need of shelter, food, security, housing, and a variety of other services.
At Joy, we will be collecting these much needed supplies for Our Neighbors' Place: Women's panties, men's boxers, fuel only gas cards ($20), food for backpacks; small boxes of cereal, fruit cups, soup with pop-tops, peanut butter, crackers, ramen noodles, ravioli, and other items such as: Hand warmers, baby wipes, laundry soap, diapers (sizes 4-5-6).
Please donate any of these items by placing your donations in the container provided in the narthex. Thank you for helping with this special mission project that reaches beyond the walls of our Joy church!
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Important Thrivent Information
Choice Dollars:
If you are a benefit member with choice dollars available, you must direct 2018 dollars before March 31 of this year or lose them. Please check your account online or by phone to see what you have available to contribute to a charitable organization of your choice (including Joy Lutheran).
Action Teams:
Associate members now have the capability to apply for 1 Action Team project each year, every year, not having a 3 year limit. If you have membership and have used your previous 3 year limit you can apply again in 2019. If your associate membership has expired, or anyone wishing to apply, you can make a family application for $19.95/year and have an opportunity for husband and wife to each qualify for $250 to lead a project every year.
More Action Team information: All projects that are available for Thrivent members to lead and receive the $250 seed money are listed on a clipboard at the Information Center in the Narthex. You can sign-up directly on the clipboard
OR you can sign-up online with a new application created by Christy. All this along with a new Action Team Guidelines sheet is available (and highly recommended) for reference to anyone making an application for a project.
Sign-up for Thrivent Action Teams projects online in 3 easy steps:
- Click Here ...... to go to our invitation page
- Enter your email address (you do not need to register an account)
- Sign-up for any of the projects that are labeled" SIGN UP" (labeled "FULL" projects are taken)
This process is a notification to Joy that you plan to lead a project and you still must make the application to Thrivent. To view and print the updated copy of Thrivent Action Teams Information and Guidelines, click here ......They are also available at Joy in the narthex wall rack along with Thrivent membership application forms.
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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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Annual Giving Statements
The Annual Giving Statements have all been mailed.
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Joy Lutheran Annual Report
Joy's Annual Report is now available on Joy's Web Page,
www.joy-church.org, or by clicking the link below or, we also have printed copies at the Information Center.
Amendments to 2019 Annual Report
Page 1-The 2018 Nominating Committee has been updated to show the following: Hope Olson, Mandy Bernick, Tammy Orf, Karen Lehman, Tom
Gujer
, and Tom Peterson.
Page 2-Michael Jacob
Dosdoll
has been removed from Confirmation 5/6/18.
Page 30-Bobbie
Flatz
was added to Worship & Music Team Members.
Page 30-Point "Continued one Sunday worship service...", Second sentence updated to read, "Wednesday Campfire Worship centered on the various areas of the Bible
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Rafting Down the Missouri River with Marv Lindseth
Everyone is welcome to come hear about the adventures. 1:00 PM, Thursday March 28th, at the Senior Gathering Place.....Prescott Intermediate School. Enter at lower level.
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From Joy's Library Committee
Members of Joy are kindly asked to please return any books, movies, CD's, etc. that have been checked out over 2 months.
Check out the bulletin board and Young Readers shelf for amazing books and devotions for Young Readers of all ages. No one is ever too old for these great reads. Anyone know Debi Carney? Ms. Carney checked out several books that have not been returned.
Thank You!
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Thank You to the Card Ministry!
On Saturday, March 16, our Joy Card Ministry met for a day of making approximately 250 greeting cards! We are so grateful to these women who diligently make cards to give to people who are ill or grieving or celebrating special occasions. The beautiful cards they make are also for sale for $2.00 - a
great bargain - to anyone who'd like to purchase them from the card rack in the narthex. If you need an Easter card, or a birthday, thank-you, or anniversary card, be sure to check out the card rack! More cards will be for sale at the May Plant Market, including Mother's and Father's Day cards and Graduation cards. Thanks to the following women who made cards on March 16: Sue Hood, Deanna Roen, Sharyn Calton, Emilie Horken, Charlotte Burgeson, Diane Meyer, Hope Olson, Mary Glaubitz, Jean Setering and her daughter, Christine, Sue Metcalf, Shirley Johnson, and Caitlyn Sparer.
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News from the Prayer Shawl Ministry
Thanks to the women who make knitted or crocheted shawls that are on the "Shawl Ladder" in the narthex. Recently, shawls have been made by Chris Stanke, Linda Wilson, Charlotte Burgeson, and Wilma Timm. Thanks, too, to Linda Wilson for making some crosses that can be given to people who'd like to carry them in a pocket as a reminder of Jesus' love for them. They can be found on the Prayer Shawl Ladder also. If you, or someone you know, is in need of a prayer shawl because of illness or other condition, please feel free to just take a prayer shawl from the ladder.
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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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JOY YOUTH
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Vacation Bible School at Joy!
Vacation Bible School will take place at Joy Lutheran Church in Prescott, WI June 24-28. 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 24-28, 2019
Transportation will be provided from summer school for those that request in their registration.
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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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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6:30 PM
Wednesday Lent
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February 17
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53
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75
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22
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128
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February 24
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Cancelled
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46
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46
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March 3
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37
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72
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109
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6th ~ 80
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March 10
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21
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47
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68
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13th ~ 103
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March 17
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47
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67
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114
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20th ~ 101
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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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February 17
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$1,258.00
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$4,025.00
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$5,283.00
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$820.00
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February 24
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$622.73
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$2,419.00
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$3,041.73
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$572.00
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March 3
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$1,965.99
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$7,969.00
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$9,934.99
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$337.05
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March 10
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$1,923.01
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$1,538.00
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$3,461.01
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$432.50
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March 17
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$1,690.63
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$5,292.00
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$6,982.63
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$817.00
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N/A=Not Available *=Updated Information
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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 March 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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March 24
8:15 AM
Dick & Phyllis Hoffmann
10:15 AM
CL & Karen Lehman
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March 24
8:15 AM
Ken Roen
10:15 AM
Cathy Martin
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March 24
Cathy Martin
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March 24
Hope Olson
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8:15 AM
Barry Heltne & Family
10:15 AM
The Kleinschmidt Family
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March 31
8:15 AM
Dave & Karen Gunnes
10:15 AM
Dick & Em Horken
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March 31
8:15 AM
Joan Northouse
10:15 AM
Tim Booth
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March 31
Tim Booth
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March 31
OPEN
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8:15 AM
Barry Heltne & Family
10:15 AM
The Kleinschmidt Family
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Weekly Calendar
24 Sunday
8:15am Traditional Worship Service
9:15-10am Mom's Group-Chapter 3-Fireside Room
9:25-10:10am Faith Formation
10:15am Contemporary Worship Service
11:15-12:15pm Fellowship Time
10:15am Sunday School
3:00pm Bells of the Bluffs Concert at Joy-Refreshments to follow
25 Monday
2:15-3:15pm Prescott HS Cleaning Crew
6:30-7:30pm Joyful Bells Rehearsal
26 Tuesday
2:00pm Staff Meeting
27 Wednesday
1-2pm Worship & Music Team Meeting
5:15-6:30pm Wednesday Night Supper-Cheesy Potato Soup and Sandwiches
3:45-4:30pm & 4:45-5:45pm Guitar Camp
6:30-7:15pm Lent Worship Service
6:30-7:30pm Shift 6/7-Lent
6:30-7:30pm Confirmation Class-Lent
7:30-8:30 Joy Choir
8-9pm Vespers Team Meeting
28 Thursday
1:30-2:30 Joy Cleaning Crew
7:30-8:30Ppm Spirit of Joy Band Rehearsal
29 Friday
31 Sunday
8:15-9:15am Traditional Worship Service
9:15-10am Mom's Group-Chapter 4, Video Chapters 4 & 5-Fireside Room
9:25-10:10am Faith Formation
10:15-11:15am Contemporary Worship Service
10:15am Sunday School
11:15-12:15pm Fellowship Time
7-8pm Vespers Worship Service
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