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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous
July 15-22, 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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Book of Ruth
For the next 4 weeks we will be looking at the book of Ruth.
It is a short little book and easy to read so I encourage you to do so. If you want to watch the Bible Project video introduction to the book just click
Here
for those who were wondering if we made it to our grandson, Aksel's, baptism on time last Sunday...we did...they didn't even have to stall for us to get there.
if you have time stop into Pastor's office to meet the newest aquatic members of Joy
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Our Youth share their experience at the Youth Gathering in Houston
If you missed their presentation last Wednesday night you can see it here!
If you would like to hear some of the speakers from the gathering you can view them
Here
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| Video of Pastor Steve and Diane's Trip to Malawi |
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| Jacob Boatman and Tom Gujer repair and replace the parking lot basketball hoop |
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The Joyful Bells Need You!
By now, most of us have had the pleasure of hearing the Joyful Bells play. For this wonderful group to continue, they are in need of two more ringers for the upcoming season.
Rehearsals begin in September and continue through April. Rehearsals are typically once per week. You would be playing at one Worship Service per month. Have you been at all curious about bell ringing? Even if you do not have experience, the members of Joyful Bells are willing to teach you! The Joyful Bells are a blessing to God and to Joy, please don't let this joyful musical group become a thing of the past!! If you have ANY interest or questions, please feel free to call Deanna Roen at 715-262-5904.
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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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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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Thank You!
Joy Lutheran Church would like to extend a huge THANK YOU! to Jon Etter for the generous donation of office and kitchen supplies!
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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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9:30 Blended
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6:30 Wednesday
Campfire
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TOTAL |
June 10
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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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80
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9
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89
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June 24
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100
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10
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110
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July 1
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92
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17
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109
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July 8
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69
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25
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94
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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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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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June 24
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$1,380.50
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$1,162.00
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$2,542.50
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$1,976.82
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July 1
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$2,713.00
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$8,305.75
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$11,018.75
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$47.30
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July 8
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$1,274.00
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$1,161.00
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$2,435.00
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$10.00
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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 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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July 15
9:30 AM
Sharyn Calton
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July 15
9:30 AM
Krista Mitzuk
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July 15
9:30 AM
Krista Mitzuk, Tim Booth, Phyllis Hoffmann
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July
9:30 AM
Kent Sebion and Family
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July 22
9:30 AM
Hope Olson
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July 22
9:30 AM
OPEN
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July 22
9:30 AM
Jim & Bobbie Flatz, Hope Olson
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July
9:30 AM
Kent Sebion and Family
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Coffee Cup Helpers: July 15-OPEN, July 22-Hope Olson, July 29-OPEN
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Weekly Calendar
JULY
15 Sunday
9:30am Blended Worship Service
10:30am Fellowship Time
16 Monday
10am-Noon Joyful Seniors
17 Tuesday
10-11am Thrivent Meeting
6:30-7pm Executive Team Meeting
7-8pm Joy Vision Council Meeting
18 Wednesday
1:00pm Worship Team Meeting
6:30-7:30 Wednesday Night Campfire Worship Service
19 Thursday
8:30an-12 Noon Women of the ELCA, St. Croix Valley Conference, 2018 Summer Retreat-Bethany Lutheran Church, Star Prairie
1:30-2:30pm Joy Cleaning Crew
20 Friday
21 Saturday
22 Sunday
9:30am Blended Worship Service
10:30am Fellowship Time
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