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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous May 19-26, 2019
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Upcoming Events at a glance (and quick links)
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Memorial Day Weekend
(a week from tomorrow)
we switch to the summer schedule
May 26 we move into our summer schedule with one service at
9:30am
Pastor Steve will be leaving after worship on May 19 for a couple weeks of vacation. We are blessed to have two other retired pastors, Tim Booth and Carol Peterson, in the congregation who are willing to lead worship and respond to any pastoral emergencies.
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Congratulations Grads
This Sunday we will be recognizing and blessing our grads.
Please keep our young people in your prayers as they begin and new portion of their life journey.
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Sunday is our last day of Sunday School for the spring...a huge Thank You to our teachers!!!
Lana Craft, Roxy Strey, Sophie Tibayan,
Maddie Tibayan, Macy Cleasby, Abbi Nawrocki,
and Charlie Canfield.
Our congregation is blessed to have such caring
leaders!
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Joy Plant Market a great Success
The combination of plant sales, donations and Thrivent Action Team seed money amounted to approximately $6,860. Expenses are approximately $2,000, leaving a net profit of approximately $4,860. This is the largest amount single year profit in the 11 year history.
We also have $145 of carry over funds available from previous years, leaving us with $5,000 to distribute donations to various local, national and international recipients yet to be determined. We keep using the word approximately because we will not have all the final figures in and verified for another 7-10 days.
A tremendous thank you goes out to all the volunteers and community patrons who purchased plants making this project a continuing success. Sixty-five Joy volunteers contributed 270 hours of their time to make it all possible. More information will be coming during the next 2-3 weeks.
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
From Bobbie Flatz and Diane Meyer, committee co-chair
and all the Plant Market committee members.
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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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Thrivent Financial Activity: Recap and Updates
Join us for a special forum this Sunday between worship services
Over the past 2 ½ years Joy has dramatically increased Thrivent member awareness of programs available to take advantage of receiving Thrivent donations to support community and Joy Lutheran Church activities. Thrivent Financial is a non-profit, membership owned organization called a fraternal benefit society. Instead of paying taxes, Thrivent returns its monetary gains back to the members and the community to support social, educational, charitable, benevolent and religious activities. Last year Thrivent raised/donated $296 million to support such activities, including 15.4 million volunteer hours donated, to complete these outreach events.
During 2017 and 2018 Joy received $31,250 to support 125 Action Team Projects, plus $7,111 Choice Dollars were directed to Joy for use as needed. This is not an automatic gift given to Thrivent members to use or direct money. We would not have received any of this money if Thrivent members of Joy did not request them.
Thrivent members must get involved by applying for each Action Team event and lead their project as needed. Choice Dollars is somewhat easier in that it only requires the qualifying member to pick out a charity or non-profit of their choice and direct the dollar amount available to that organization.
So far this year we have been approved for 28 Action Team projects giving us $7,000 ($250 to support each project). Also, $1,868 Choice Dollars have been directed to Joy. These amounts are right on target for another great year to take advantage of Thrivent's many ways to show how it gives back to serve this community here and all over the world. The one thing we are trying to do here at Joy is to find ways to make the process of applying for and receiving Action Team money easier and making the process pro-active. If you are a Thrivent member, we are asking you to take the initiative to pick out the project(s) you would like to support and sign-up in 1 of 2 ways:
- Check the Thrivent clipboard at the Information Center and print your name on the activity of your choice.
- Sign-up 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)
Both of these are a
notification to Joy that you plan to lead a project and you still must
make the application to Thrivent NLT 3 weeks prior to the project date. After signing up, you can expect a call or email 4 weeks prior to the project date to confirm application and approval. A new Action Team Guidelines sheet is also available (and highly recommended) for reference to anyone applying for a project. To view/print the updated copy of the Thrivent Action Team Guidelines,
click here ...... They are also available at Joy in the narthex wall rack.
Also, there will be an informal gathering between services on May 19th to learn more about Thrivent activities. Please join us. If you have any questions, comments or help with any of the Thrivent programs, please call Jim or Bobbie Flatz at 715-262-5960 or email us at
jflatz@centurytel.net
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Congratulations Joy Confirmation Class of 2018-19
stop by to read their faith statements in the narthex
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Pictured Front Row-Seated: Makenzie Wallin, Tess Kinney, Ariana Temmers, Myah Miller, Shay Stenroos
Second Row-Middle: Morgan Lundeen, Maya Quiroz, Dominic Shelstad, Jack Olson, Grant Stanton, Samantha Rickers, Ella Rohl
Third Row-Back: Christy Canfield, Director of Education and Youth, Zach Richter, Henry Gray, Gabbi Gujuer, Erin Boatman, Pastor Steve Meyer
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Support JWELCA's Spring Mission: Newborn Kits for
Global Health Ministries
Joy in a box! That's what we will send when we send Newborn Kits to Global Health Ministries! GHM Newborn Kits are simple gifts for a new mom, to celebrate the new life God has entrusted to her care, and to provide basic items to help her care for her baby. The kits are used by mission hospitals and health workers to encourage young women in African countries to seek prenatal care. Visiting a trained health worker during pregnancy greatly improves the chances for a happy, healthy outcome for both mother and child. Please help by picking up a plastic bag in the narthex, near the mission display, and filling it with the items listed on the slip of paper included in the bag. Feel free to work with another person to fill 1-2 or more bags. Cloth diapers for the Newborn Kits will be purchased with Thrivent Action Project monies.
Needed items listed in each plastic bag are as follows:
1 regular sized bath towel (48"-52") 1 washcloth
1 bath sized bar of Ivory soap in original package 1 newborn stocking hat (size small) 1 newborn cotton T-shirt (size 0-3 months) 2 diaper pins
1 cotton or flannel receiving blanket, approximately 30" x 30" in size
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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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Are you ready to enjoy Music on the Mississippi?
The River Valley Band will be presenting its next free outdoor concert at the beautiful Rotary Pavilion on the riverfront in downtown Hastings on
Sunday, May 19th at 3 pm.
The theme of the concert is "Music on the Mississippi" and the band will be performing a wide range of popular "river songs" plus a variety of Broadway and show tune favorites. In addition, the band will be joined by jazz trombonist Douglas Berg-Williams and vocal soloist Heather Doffing who will add their interpretations to our concert theme.
Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Schoolhouse Scoop ice cream will be available for purchase and door prizes from local businesses will be given away. So come, bring the kids and bring a friend too!
Sunday, May 19th, Rotary Pavilion - Veterans Memorial Levee Park
Ramsey Street, Hastings, MN 55033
Rain out Location: Hastings Middle School Auditorium
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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 Visison 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
Starting in April members of the Vision Council will be attending the Welcome Desk on Sunday mornings...stop by and introduce yourself
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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 Northwest Synod Assembly
It's 7:00 a.m., May 4th. We are on our way to Eau Claire, accompanied by Pastor Steve to the NW Synod Assembly for 2019. Upon arrival, pastor Steve donned his garb to portray Obi-Wan Kenobi, in keeping with the modified Star Wars theme, "May The faith be With You". Following a brief time to unwind, visit and have coffee and treats, we were verbally directed into the sanctuary of Trinity Lutheran Church. Little did we realize that this was a sign that we would be attending the most scheduled, positive, rewarding, spiritually inspired assembly that we have ever experienced.
The day began with worship led by Rev. Laurie Skow-Anderson, Bishop. During worship, the theme was prayerfully and cleverly portrayed by song, word and example. Bishop Anderson's sermon , based upon John 21:1-19, exemplified the force of the spirit in time of need. The fishermen had fished all night with no success. Jesus cane and simply said, "Fish from the other side of the boat". They followed Jesus's words to abundant success. May these simple words of Christ encourage us as we heed the call to be fishers of men.
During the business meeting, six pastors were selected from the 90 applicants to receive "Bright Spot" awards for their success of "fishing from the other side of the boat". They each received a light saber.
Other business of note was the election of Al Arndt, Synod Vice President to succeed Lynn Fering, who was honored for her 8 years of outstanding service. Four other nominees were elected to the Discipline Committee and seven nominees were elected to the Synod Council. Resolution 4 was passed to celebrate the 50th Anniversary pf the Ordination of Lutheran Women in the year of 2020.
Lori Wells, representing the Synod Women's organization, stressed the growing concern for human trafficking, told of the 3 bills currently before state legislation and how truckers might be helpful to gather information. We were given cards to sign and send to our legislative representatives.
Thank you for the privilege of representing joy at the Assembly. May the disrupting force of the Holy Spirit be with all of us as we heed the call to follow Jesus.
Ken and Deanna Roen
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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
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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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!
Meet your Joy Council Members!!
Joy's Vision Council members will be staffing the Information Center, so stop by and say Hello! Also - any Joy member is welcome to staff the desk (no experience necessary
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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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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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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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April 14
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50
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105
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40
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160
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April 21
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116
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152
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268
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April 28
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46
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93
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28
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139
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May 5
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51
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75
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30
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126
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Confirmation 115
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May 12
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50
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84
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134
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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 14
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$1,282.49
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$5,799.00
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$7,081.49
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$1,576.00
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April 21
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$3,265.00
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$1,377.00
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$4,642.00
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$2,285.00
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April 28
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$1,554.02
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$1,222.00
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$2,776.02
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$814.00
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May 5
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$3,504.00
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$7,859.00
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$11,363.00
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$1,113.35
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May 12
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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 May 8:15, 9:30 & 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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May 19
8:15 AM
Sharyn Calton
10:15 AM
Kyle & Dayna Strand
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May 19
8:15 AM
Sharyn Calton
10:15 AM
Paul Steger
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May 19
Cathy Martin
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May 19
Joy Council Members
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8:15 AM
Ken Roen
10:15 AM
The Kleinschmidt Family
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May 26
9:30 AM
Jean Setering
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May 26
9:30 AM
Kathy Sommers
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May 26
OPEN
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May 26
Joy Council Members
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8:15 AM
Ken Roen
10:15 AM
The Kleinschmidt Family
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Weekly Calendar
19 Sunday
8:15am Traditional Worship Service
9:15-10am Mom's Group-Chapter 10,Video & Discussion-Fireside Room
9:25-10:10am Faith Formation-Thrivent Forum
10:15am Contemporary Worship Service
10:15am Sunday School-LAST ONE!
11:15-12:15pm Fellowship Time
3pm River Valley Concert Band-Rotary Pavilion-Downtown Hastings
3-4pm Cheryl Holmes Piano Recital at Joy
20 Monday
Pastor OFF May 20-June 4
10:00am-1:00pm Joyful Seniors
2-3pm Prescott HS Cleaning Crew
21 Tuesday
10-11am Thrivent Team Meeting
7-8:30pm Joy Vision Council Team Meeting
22 Wednesday
23 Thursday
1:30-2:30 Joy Cleaning Crew
24 Friday
25 Saturday
26 Sunday
9:30am Blended Worship Service-Pastor Tim Booth Preaching
11:15-12:15pm Fellowship Time
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