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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous
May 13-20, 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)
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Mother's Day
Families come in all shapes and sizes, so does mothering, which makes Mother's Day a little tricky. Some have wonderful relationships with their mothers, for others it is conflicted. For some Mother's Day reminds them of a significant loss in their lives, for others it is a joyous celebration. Not everyone who wanted to be a mother was able to, and some became mothers reluctantly. Motherhood is more than just heredity, it is very much about the relationships that have shaped and formed us in many ways. This year take a moment to reflect on those who have mothered you and lift up a prayer for them. If you have a few minutes I invite you to reflect on the video below.
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Because it is Mother's Day this weekend, instead of focusing on our scripture reading for the day, here is a light-hearted video from Kid President on "10 Things a mom should know"
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Weekly Home Devotion Resource
God's Story...Our Story
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10th Annual Plant Market at Joy
Mark your calendars!!! This year, the 10th Annual Joy Plant Market is planned for Mother's Day weekend, Saturday, May 12 and Sunday, May 13, beginning at 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Come and get your plants for the growing season. And while you're at it, you might as well pick up something for Mom! This continues to be a community fundraiser with proceeds going to various charities. The Plant Market will support Luther Bible School camperships for Joy youth, Prescott Area Food Pantry, Missions in Malawi, and Joy Worship Enhancements. Craig and Tammy Orf are this year's co-chairs and need your volunteer help in the following areas:
- Donating perennial, annual, and vegetable plants (need to be clearly marked with provided plant markers listing plant name, sun/shade and bloom color, and perennials need to be in 1 gallon pots or larger). Plant Drop-off - Friday, May 11, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Joy.
- Volunteering for Saturday and/or Sunday activities (see insert in Sunday bulletins).
- Donating money to allow Joy to disburse more of the proceeds. Plant Market envelopes are available at the Welcome Center. Place in the offering plate or in the slot in the Welcome Center. Or use the credit card kiosk.
- Getting the word out to neighbors and friends.
Please call this year's co-chairs: Craig and Tammy Orf (715-426-9646) with questions, donations, or comments. Thank you for your continued generosity and support of this activity!
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Congratulations 2018 Joy Lutheran Confirmation Class!
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First Row: Maddie Tibayan, Jack Truttman, Kylee Schommer, Sophie Tibayan.
Second Row: Connor Lubich, Megan Johnson, Rebecca Johnson, Macy Cleasby, Emily Nelson, Breanne Hudak, Brandon Pederson.
Third Row:Christy Canfield-Director of Education and Youth, Chris Maaske, John Gray, Ryan Johnson, Pastor Steve Meyer.
To watch the entire service, please
click here
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***1st Quarter Statements are ready to be picked up in the Narthex.***
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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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I'm LOST! Where's My Family?
These mugs, many jackets, articles of clothing, jewelry and an inhaler 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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JWELCA Spring Banquet Provides Fun, Food, and Fellowship
On Sunday evening, April 29th, about forty-five women and girls came together for the annual Spring Banquet. A good time was had by all! Special thanks to the Banquet Chair, Deanna Roen, who took care of the planning details A delicious meal was served. The special speaker was Stephanie Landsem, an author who writes Biblical fiction. She talked about her process of writing a book and shared about many women of the Bible and what we can learn from their stories.
Diane Meyer provided a devotional, centered around the justice Bible verses found in Amos 6, and showed a beautiful video of pictures of "water" that she and Pr. Steve had photographed in Wisconsin. Many others helped in several ways and we thank them for helping to make the Banquet another successful event for the women of our church.
Thanks to the following people:
Welcome and Greeting: Emilie Horken
Devotions: Diane Meyer (with video help from Pr. Steve)
Meal Preparation: Deanna and Ken Roen and Sharyn and Scott Calton
Dessert Preparation: Shirley Johnson, Diane Meyer, Charlotte Burgeson, and Elaine Most
Table Favors: Sharyn Calton
Men Servers: Jim Flatz, Dick Horken, Ken Roen, Tim Booth, Russ Jensen, Scott Halverson, Pr. Steve Meyer, Bill Most, Tom Peterson, Bill Satchell, John Culhane, and Bernard Voelker.
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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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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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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 |
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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April 29
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44
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54
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98
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May 6
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50
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72
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Confirmation-138
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260
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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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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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April 29
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$1,665.00
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$8,210.75
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$9,875.75
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$554.86
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May 6
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$2,029.00
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$1,172.00
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$3,201.00
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$799.00
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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 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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May 13
8:15AM
Craig & Tammy Orf
10:15AM
OPEN
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May 13
8:15AM
Gloria Sebion
10:15AM
Russ Jensen
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May 13
8:15AM
Jim & Bobbie Flatz, Russ Jensen
10:15AM
Krista Mitzuk, Tom Peterson
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May
8:15AM
Ken Roen
10:15AM
The Kleinschmidt Family
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May 20
8:15AM
Tag & Lynda Johnson
10:15AM
Mary & Ed Glaubitz
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May 20
8:15AM
Carol Peterson
10:15AM
Connie Booth
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May 20
8:15AM
Carol & Tom Peterson, Phyllis Hoffmann
10:15AM
Tom Peterson, Krista Mitzuk, Cathy Martin
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May
8:15AM
Ken Roen
10:15AM
The Kleinschmidt Family
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Coffee Cup Helpers: May 13th-OPEN, May 20th-Joan Northouse, May 27th-Hope Olson
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Weekly Calendar
MAY
13 Sunday
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY
9am-12 Noon 10th Annual Joy Plant Market
8:15am Traditional Worship Service
9:25-10:10am Faith Formation
10:15am Contemporary Worship Service
10:15am Sunday School
14 Monday
2:15-3:15pm Prescott HS Cleaning Crew
15 Tuesday
10am Thrivent Meeting
11:30am PACA Meeting at St. John's
3pm Library Committee Meeting
6:30pm Executive Team Meeting
7:00pm Joy Vision Council Meeting
16 Wednesday
12 Noon Worship & Music Team Meeting at Northouse's-Potluck to follow
5-5:30pm Sing 4 Joy Rehearsal
5:30-6:15 Joy Unlimited Rehearsal
5:30-7:30 Houston Youth Meeting
17 Thursday
9-11am Joy Cleaning Crew
7pm Spirit of Joy Band Rehearsal
18 Friday
19 Saturday
8:00am Men's Bible Study-Lucille's Downtown Prescott. (Formerly The Brickyard)
8:15am
LAST
Traditional Worship Service
9:25-10:10am Faith Formation
10:15am
LAST
Contemporary Worship Service
10:15am
LAST
Sunday School
11:15pm-1:00pm Celebrate Joy Potluck
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