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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous
August 26-September 2, 2018
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Upcoming Events at a glance (and quick links)
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Summer Schedule
Worship at 9:30am on Sundays
Campfire Worship at 6:30pm on Wednesdays
(outdoors weather permitting, hotdogs and smores provided)
Only 1 week left!!...don't forget Aug. 29 is "blessing of the pets"
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NEW FALL SCHEDULE
Begins Sunday, September 16th, 2018
8:15 AM Traditional Worship Service
9:25-10:10 AM Faith Formation
10:15 AM Contemporary Worship Service
10:15 AM Sunday School
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
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Have no fear...
We finish our series on "the things that keep us from living into our core value of generosity". We have looked at worry and grief and now we turn our attention to "fear". For a heads up on the text we will to looking at check out
Luke 12:13-34
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Upcoming Events at Joy...
Wednesday, August 29th is the LAST Wednesday Night Campfire Worship Service! Pastor Steve will be BLESSING THE PETS! All animals are welcome to be blessed.
Wednesday, September 5th is the FIRST Wednesday Night Supper! All are welcome at Joy's table. Suppertime is 5:15-6:30.
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Sharing and Caring Hands
We need people to help with serving, people to make Jell-O in ice cream pails (10 buckets, each made from 3 large boxes), people to make cakes (15 to 20), and people to drive. There is a sign up sheet in the narthex. All donations need to be at the church by 9:00 a.m. on serving day. Joy volunteers will be leaving Joy at 9:30 a.m. and returning by 2:00 p.m. ALSO, help is needed on Monday, August 27th to prepare the food. Please contact Kelly Poff at 715-262-4281 with any questions.
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Share your bounty
Its that time of year, when some of our gardens are overflowing. If you have produce to spare bring it worship with you on Sunday and we can find a good home for it.
Also, check out the (New) COMMUNITY LIFE bulletin board down the hall...where you can share give-aways (like unused Ptacek's gas coupons) or post a notice for something you need or something you want to share.
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WELCOME TO JOY!
Our Information Center is now open and staffed by a member of Joy, Hope Olson! We are looking for others to volunteer to take a shift for this informative position. If you are interested in helping, you should have a good working knowledge about Joy, be friendly and like to smile, and hand out loaves of bread to Joy's visitors. You would also be invited to Joy's weekly staff meetings on Tuesday, at 1pm so you are up to date on the events in the coming week. Please contact the Office, Pastor Steve or Renee Braun if interested.
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Coming Soon...Prescott Daze!!!
The theme this year is #PrescottProud. We are looking for volunteers to help decorate the float and walk in the parade. We would like those who participate to wear any type of Prescott shirt to go with the theme.
Please see or call Renee Braun at 612-787-8869, for more information or with any questions.
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All Women are Invited to the New Year of Bible Studies
The Women of Joy are invited to attend the monthly Women's Bible Study on the second Tuesday of every month, September through May, at 1:30 P.M. in the church Fireside Room.
This fall the Bible studies are on the topic of "Repentance." Repentance is one of the most powerful acts of a person or a church, making possible not only forgiveness but also reconciliation. This three-part Bible study by Meghan Johnston Aelabouni will explore how we as Lutheran Christians understand the role of repentance in our faith, especially as we understand God's grace to be unearned and freely given. Ordained in 2007, Rev. Aelabouni has served congregations in Illinois and Colorado and currently is a full time Ph.D. student and mom to three.
The September session is entitled "Time after Time: Turning to God"
The Bible verse is "Return to the Lord, your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding with steadfast love."
With these words, the prophet Joel reminds us that repentance is nothing to be afraid of-for when we turn to God, we find grace.
Join us as we discuss what it means to (re)turn to God with all our hearts, and how do we do it?
The September session will be led by Marcia Lindseth. See you on Tuesday, September 11, at 1:30 P.M. All are welcome!
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Design for Butterfly Memorial Garden at Joy
In conversation with two of our families that have lost daughters in recent years (Ellery Ennenga and Ava Christianson), we have come up with at design for a butterfly memorial garden. This would be part of an overall plan to better utilize our outdoor space for ministry. A butterfly garden was chosen because both girls and their families developed a special affinity with butterflies in the grieving process. So the garden space would be designed with flowers specifically chosen as good pollinators and butterfly habitat.
The first phase would be to put in the sidewalk that creates the perimeter for the garden and get some trees planted to start creating some shade. A second phase would be to create an outdoor worship area. If there is interest, there would be possibility of adding a columbarium (place to inter cremains). Down the road we would also like to see ways to integrate access, playground, shelter, trails, community garden space down the hill on the land that we steward.
There are two things we are looking for now:
One is your
input. We are still relatively early in the design stage. We have the basic concept but are still working out the details and value your insights.
The other is
funding for the project. It would be great if we could get the first phase started this fall so we would be ready for a spring planting. We will be creating a designated fund where you can make gifts in honor or memory of loved ones.
There are flags on the lawn indicating where the garden would be to help you visualize the project. Your comments and questions are important to us. Please share your thoughts.
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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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Community Garden
Our local food pantry is still planning on using some of the Joy property to create
The Prescott Area Community Garden. This year they will be doing the prep work getting the site ready for planting next spring. If this is project you are interested in please contact the Food Pantry
(715) 441-6909 or check out the new facebook page
https://www.facebook.com/PrescottAreaCommunityGarden/
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| Video of Pastor Steve and Diane's Trip to Malawi |
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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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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 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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It's Summer!! Enjoy Reading!!
Check out the Joy Library bulletin board which features children's books this month. Feel free to check out children's books from the bookshelf in the narthex.
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JOY YOUTH
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Please Click the link below to choose a Bible for your child.
A Bible class will be offered for students and their parents on Sunday October 7th 9:25-10:05am.
Students will receive their Bible on Sunday October 14th at the 8:15am or 10:15am worship service....please note that students are welcome to receive their Bible on a different Sunday if you have conflicts.
Click HERE to choose a bible.
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Guitar Camp is offered FREE of charge to students who are interested in learning how to play the guitar (a free guitar is also provided). As students progress through the camp they will be given opportunities to lead music in a group setting in and out of worship. This camp is intended to raise up and support music leaders with in our community.
Guitar Camp Students meet Wednesdays starting this fall 3:45pm-4:30pm or 4:45pm-5:45pm at Joy Church.
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Sunday School ~
at 10:15 am Sunday morning is a great opportunity for kids 3 years old through 5th grade to learn and grow in Gods word! scripture, music, crafts, and much more! For your child to attend Sunday School, you must register. Please complete this online Sunday School Registration Form.
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Shift 6/7
~ is Sunday School for big kids. It is offered 6:30-7:45 on Wednesday evenings. In order for your child to attend Shift 6/7, s/he must register using the online Shift 6/7 Registration Form.
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Confirmation ~ is every Wednesday from 6:30-8pm. In order for your child to attend confirmation, s/he must register as well. Youth going into 8th and 9th grades are eligible to sign up. Please complete the online Confirmation Registration Form.
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Thank You to Joy from Heart for Luther Park Event!
We had another successful year, fundraising approximately $35,000.00 give or take as some #'s aren't quite in yet. (last year was a record year of $36k) It was a beautiful day for our event. We had about 20 less quilts but 20 or more silent auction items donated then last year with a wide variety. The food was delicious... the VFW sure knows how to grill chicken! Pie and ice cream were a hit and we ended up going through 17 cases of water! We can't say "Thank you" enough to our generous donors. So many beautiful quilts and wonderful baskets donated... to such a great cause.
This being my first year at Heart for Luther Park, I am in Awe of the amazing people and businesses that support our outdoor ministry. So many people give of their time and talents to make this event a success. Many blessings to you all!
Kellee Petik
Annual Funds & Capital Campaign Development Director
Luther Park Bible Camp
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A KEY RING WITH A CAR KEY AND HOUSE KEY WAS FOUND IN FRONT OF JOY. PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE TO IDENTIFY.
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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!**
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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July 22
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90
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10
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100
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July 29
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98
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13
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111
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August 5
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67
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14
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81
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August 12
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89
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14
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103
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August 19
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99
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13
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112
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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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July 22
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$2,622.00
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$1,087.55
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$3,709.55
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$5.00
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July 29
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$1,045.00
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$8,080.75
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$9,125.75
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$61.60
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August 5
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$1,636.00
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$1,948.00
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$3,584.00
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$121.50
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August 12
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$2,315.00
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$3,706.44
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$6,021.44
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$194.00
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August 19
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$1,931.00
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$2,364.00
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$4,295.00
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$156.98
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N/A=Not Available *=Updated Information
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Updated Thrivent Numbers...YTD Thrivent updates as of July 18th: Action Teams-40 projects, totaling $10,000 and Choice Dollars-$3,355
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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 August/September, 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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August 26
9:30 AM
Karen Gunnes
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August 26
9:30 AM
Em Horken
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August 26
9:30 AM
Krista Mitzuk, Hope Olson, Jim Flatz
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August
9:30 AM
Wayne Lundgaard
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September 2
9:30 AM
CL & Karen Lehman
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September 2
9:30 AM
Russell Jensen
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September 2
9:30 AM
Russell Jensen, Hope Olson, Marv Lindseth
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September
9:30 AM
Ed Glaubitz
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Coffee Cup Helpers: August 26th-Hope Olson, September 2nd-OPEN, 9th-OPEN, 16th-Hope Olson, 23rd-OPEN, 30th-OPEN
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Weekly Calendar
AUGUST
26 Sunday
9:30am Blended Worship Service
10:30am Fellowship Time
27 Monday
9-Noon Prep Food for Sharing & Caring Hands
28 Tuesday
9-2 Serving the Noon Meal at Sharing & Caring Hands
2:00pm Staff Meeting
29 Wednesday
6:30-7:30 LAST Wednesday Night Campfire Worship Service-Blessing of the Pets
30 Thursday
1:30-2:30 Joy Cleaning Crew
31 Friday
SEPTEMBER
1 Saturday
2 Sunday
9:30am Blended Worship Service
10:30am Fellowship Time
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