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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous June 16 - June 23, 2019
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Upcoming Events at a glance (and quick links)
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Summer Schedule
One Sunday Worship service at
9:30am
Fellowship time following Worship.
Stay for coffee and a treat! The style of worship during the summer is a blend of contemporary and traditional.
A nursery is provided.
Wednesday Campfire service at
6:30pm
Hot dogs and S'mores following Worship!
Our theme for Wednesday Worship is "Fish Stories"
It is very informal worship on the patio right outside of the kitchen entrance
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The church is not a building
The church is not a building, it is the people of God, wherever they are. For many of us, our lives are more mobile and family commitments may find us traveling on the weekend. So we have collected some resources to help you worship and be the church where you find yourself.
If you have access to WiFi the lots of resources available at your fingertips. If you are trying to unplug and get away from electronics you just need to prepare a bit ahead of time to print some resources.
One size does not fit all. If will be different if you have young kids or are on your own, so use what is helpful and adapt. Worship doesn't have to be an hour on a Sunday morning, it can happen when you are gathered around a meal table, or around a campfire at the end of the day, but a few minutes of focused attention can make a big difference.
This summer we are trying a new weekly home devotion that you can view online or download to take with you. It is called
Faith Formation Journeys check it out
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Gospel according to Dr. Seuss
For the next couple of weeks we will be using Dr. Seuss to get us thinking more creatively about the gospel....if you want to read ahead for this Sunday the text will be "
Green Eggs and Ham"
In coming weeks we will also be looking at
"Horten Hatches the Egg"
"The Sneetches"
"The Lorax"
and "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"
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Fish Stories
Our Theme for our Wednesday Night Worship this summer is "Fish Stories"....so bring your stories to tell and we will be looking at stories from the Bible and involve fish.
It is an informal worship on Wednesdays at 6:30pm about 1/2 an hour followed by hotdog and smore roasting. We meet on the patio outside the kicthen (weather permitting)
Hope to see you there.
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Paintings for Sale
In preparation for moving (they're finally at the top of the waiting list!) Jim Lawton is having a sale of his art inventory. (You may have seen his art last year at Prescott Roadhouse.). Large framed pieces have sold for $1200, but are on sale for $600. Smaller unframed pieces have sold for $600, but are on sale for only $300. The pieces are all landscapes; scenes from National Parks.
to schedule at time to see the painting contact Jim or Jana 715-441-1090 artist.lawton@gmail.com
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 Weekly Calendar
16 Sunday HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!
9:30am Blended Worship Service-Blessing of the Newborn Kits
10:30-11:30am Fellowship Time
17 Monday
10:00am-1:00pm Joyful Seniors
1:00-7:00pm Red Cross Blood Drive at Joy
6:30-7:30pm Check in for Canada Trip
18 Tuesday
Canada Trip
8:30am -12:30pm Feed My Starving Children event. Tom Swanson coordinating
10-11am Thrivent Team Meeting
CANCELED
...7-8:30pm Joy Vision Council Team Meeting-Next Meeting is July 16th
19 Wednesday
Canada Trip
6:30 -7:30pm Campfire Worship Service
20 Thursday
Canada Trip
1:30-2:30 Joy Cleaning Crew
21 Friday
Canada Trip
22 Saturday
Canada Trip
23 Sunday
Canada Trip
9:30am Blended Worship Service
10:30-11:30am Fellowship Time
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American Red Cross Blood Drive at Joy Lutheran Church
Monday, June 17th, from 1 to 6 pm.
Give blood...give life!
Power Red:
A Power Red donation collects the red cells but returns most of the plasma and platelets to the donor. These donors must meet specific eligibility requirements and have type A Neg, B Neg, or O blood.
Blood:
The most common type of donation, during which approximately a pint of 'whole blood' is given. This type of blood donation usually takes about an hour.
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Feed My Starving Children
Volunteers are needed for Tuesday, June 18th to help at feed my starving children in Eagan, MN. We will be carpooling from Joy Lutheran Church parking lot at 8:30 AM for our shift which is 9:30 to 11:30am, in Eagan. Carpool will return to Joy around 12:15pm.
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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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Memorial Garden needs your help
We would like to get the first phase (the walkway and labyrinth/patio area of the memorial garden in this
summer.
To do that we need your help.
In the picture each step represents a gift of $30.
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You have JOY in your heart, how about having JOY in your cup? Joy Lutheran travel mugs are now available at the Information Center for $10. Add an easy to use, dishwasher safe hot/cold mug to your collection today!
The mugs actually cost us about $5...but your gift of $10 allows us to give mugs away to visitors to our congregation
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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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Please Consider signing up to prepare a meal for the Larson Family.
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Please consider volunteering to prepare a meal for the Steger family from Joy.
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Meet the members of your 2019
Joy Vision Council
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 and Stefanie Brantner, Service-Connie Booth, Worship-Lana Craft
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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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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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From Joy's Library Committee
In support of ALZ/Dementia Awareness month, the Library Committee has identified books and DVDs that focus on these topics.
Check out the hallway bulletin board. Books and DVDs are on the desk inside the Fireside/Library room.
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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!
Any Joy Member is welcome to staff the desk (no experience necessary
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Sign up on the JLC Worship Service Helpers clipboard in the Narthex.
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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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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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Girlfriend Getaway-October 1-6, 2019 - 6 days.
Features touring Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky. Many interesting and informative stops along the way! Ark Encounter, Amish Acres, Dinner Theater, Riverboat Dinner Cruise Tour, Navy Pier, Creation Museum and much more!
ALSO AVAILABLE...
Once in a lifetime trips to Oberammergau, Germany and more. Walk in the footsteps of Luther, see the Passion Play, tour the Holy Lands and so much more...Multiple country/length of stay/days/trips are available.
For more information, please see the Welcome Center or contact Debbie Nahorniak, Riverdale Travel, 715.426.5311.
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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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Sunday 9:30 AM
Blended
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6:30 PM
Wednesday
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TOTAL
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May 26
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70
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X
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70
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June 2
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92
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10
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102
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June 9
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78
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14
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92
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June 16
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June 23
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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 12
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$1,138.15
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$1,212.00
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$2,350.15
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$4,557.00
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May 19
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$1,600.00
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$5,407.00
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$7,007.00
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$2,271.85
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May 26
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$470.00
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$165.00
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$635.00
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$3.00
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June 2
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$3,110.00
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$8.996.00
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$12,106.00
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$1,741.00
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June 9
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$971.00
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$1,162.00
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$2,133.00
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$196.00
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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 June 9:30 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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June 16
9:30 AM
Phyllis & Dick Hoffmann
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June 16
9:30 AM
Marv Lindseth
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June 16
OPEN
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June 16
OPEN
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Norm Johnson
Jerry Pederson
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June 23
9:30 AM
Karen & Dave Gunnes
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June 23
9:30 AM
Jim Flatz
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June 23
OPEN
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June 23
OPEN
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