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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous December 15-22, 2019
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Upcoming Events at a glance (and quick links)
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Thank you for your generous gifts to Joy throughout the year!
The congregation has been very generous this year, especially in responding to special appeals for the
Memorial Garden and the Debt Reduction Campaign (special thanks to those who provide the matching dollars to encourage giving).
We received $12,154 for the Memorial Garden
And $16,239 for Debt Reduction...both will enhance the ministry of Joy Lutheran for years to come.
The only downside is that giving to our General Fund (which is the bread and butter of our daily ministry) has not been keeping up with our expenses, so with just a few weeks to go we find ourselves about $10,000 behind. Please consider making a special year end gift if you are able so we can end the year in the black.
Thank you again for your generous support for what God is doing through Joy!
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Advent/Christmas Worship Schedule
Sunday Dec 15 8:15 and 10:15am
Advent worship/ Kids Christmas Program
5:30pm Family ADVENT-ure time
6:30pm Advent Vespers
Sunday Dec. 22 8:15 and 10:15am Advent Worship
6:30pm Quiet Christmas Service (for those grieving loved ones)
Tuesday Dec. 24 3:00, 5:00 and 9:00 Christmas Eve Worship
Sunday, Dec. 29 9:30am Just one joint worship service on Sunday mornint
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Quiet Christmas
For those who are grieving the loss of a loved one, the bustling joy of those around us can make it difficult.
So we set aside a time for a Quiet Christmas Sunday evening on Dec. 22 at 6:30pm to gather for a time of reflection and remembering...to "celebrate" a different way this year . If you or someone you know might appreciate a time like this, we invite you to join us.
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One more ADVENT-ure Night planned for Sunday at 5:30pm
We have had a lot of fun at our Family Friendly ADVENT-ure nights... singing, working on projects and preparing for Christmas. We put on a free simple meal of soup and snacks and invite you to join us.
Then at 6:30 we have an informal Advent Vespers service
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Alternative Gift Fair
Are you making your Christmas shopping list? Are you planning your shopping trips? Remember that Joy will again have an ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR where you can purchase a meaningful gift for people in need throughout the world.
Plan to purchase a pig, goat, farming tools, school supplies, a blanket, mosquito net, food at a soup kitchen, or another useful gift through the ELCA's Good Gift Program.
The Gift Fair will be held after each service on December 8th and 15th.
Make a difference with your purchase of these life-changing gifts!
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Christmas Mission Project 2019
We will not be doing shoeboxes this year ~ INSTEAD...we are focusing locally here in Prescott!!
In coordination with Prescott Food Pantry and Prescott Schools, we will be providing hygiene kits to local people in need.
Please take a bag, fill it with the requested items, and return to Joy. We will distribute the bags to families and individuals in Need for the Holidays and beyond.
Thank you for your generosity!
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Holy Baptism
Wesley Donald Johnson, born September 21st, 2019, will be Baptized in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit at Joy Lutheran Church on Sunday. Proud parents to Wesley are Kelsey and Timothy Johnson. Joy Lutheran Church wishes The Johnson Family great JOY as they bring their son into the love and grace of God's Family! Congratulations!
*Wesley also plays the part of baby Jesus in the Christmas program
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Advent Devotions from Synod
Here is one more resource you make want to make use of especially if you are travelling and miss worship
Advent Devotional
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Thinking about becoming a member of Joy?
If you have been attending awhile and would like to become an official "member" of Joy Lutheran we can help you with that. If you have questions about what membership means, visit with Pastor Steve. After the first of the year we will have an Orientation for New Members but you can fill out the paperwork anytime...just contact the office.
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The code to the side door by the kitchen has been changed. Please call the office if you need it.
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Time For Christmas Poinsettias
If you would like to purchase Poinsettia Plants to help decorate our sanctuary this year, there are envelopes available in the Narthex. Look for the "Poinsettia Flowers" sign on at the Information Center. Please fill the envelope out in full, place your check or cash inside, seal the envelope and either place in the offering tray or return to the office by Sunday, December 15th.
If you wish to dedicate your Poinsettia in honor of or in memory of a special loved one, please make sure to indicate that on the order envelope in the space provided.
Your Poinsettias may be taken home after the Christmas services to further brighten up your holidays!
Cost is $10.00 per plant.
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Wednesday Night Supper
Wednesday Night Supper time is 5:15-6:30 pm. A Vegan, Gluten-Free or Hot Dog/Chips option is always offered. Bring a friend or neighbor. A free will donation is gratefully accepted.
All are welcome here!
December Menu
18th ~ Chow Mein
25th ~ MERRY CHRISTMAS! NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER
Wednesday Night Super Supper Heroes
2-3 Per Shift. Early=4:30-6. Late=6-7:30. Sign up to be a Super Supper Hero on the Monthly Church Service Helpers List, or by calling the Joy Office.
**We really need helpers to make Wednesday Night Suppers work! Please consider helping!**
December
18th-Early=Mike V, Hope O, Late=Emily D, Ron & Chris S
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Winter Schedule
Traditional Worship Service 8:15-9:15 AM
Mom's Group/Faith Formation/Fellowship Time 9:15-10:00 AM
Contemporary Worship Service 10:15-11:15 AM
Sunday School 10:15-11:15 AM
Fellowship Time 11:15-12 Noon
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TIS THE SEASON...
Even if it feels like January, we all know better. We are actually moving into the Advent Season and preparing for Christmas. Our Church library has many selections to get us into the mood. Whether it is watching a movie, listening to music or reading a good book while it is snowing outside, our library might have just what you are looking for. Check out the bulletin board for some possible ideas; then find them on the table in the library. Please check out your choices by leaving the signed card in the "Checkout" (blue) box. Place all returns in the "Return" container on the bottom shelf and the library committee will take care of them. Please return items in a timely manner so that others can also enjoy. Thank you. Joy's Library Committee.
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A HUGE THANK YOU from the Joyful Bells
Another load of cans just brought in $36.00 for music. We are most grateful! Please keep the cans coming. There is a large wooden collection box for cans and other misc. recyclables by the side door in the youth area/kitchen. EVERY can helps keep the Joyful Bells playing their beautiful music for Joy.
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Thank You Boy Scouts!
Thank You, Boy Scout Troop #133, for the generous gift of this beautiful cross wreath!
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Magic of Christmas:
Join Bells of the Bluffs on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, 6:30 p.m., at Pleasant Hill Library in Hastings for a family-friendly event celebrating magic, Christmas, music and fun! This Bells and Books concert will feature magician and comedian Kristoffer Olson, along with familiar musical favorites, audience participation and holiday readings. Pleasant Hill Library is located at 1490 South Frontage Road, Hastings, Minnesota.
Robyn Keyport, Joan and Lee Northouse perform in this group.
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Thrivent Update Oct 27th, 2019
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Thrivent Action Team Projects:
2017- 60 projects approved for $15,000
2018- 65 projects approved for $16,250
2019 YTD as of 10/27 -62 -for $15,500
Thrivent Choice Dollars:
2017 Dollars directed to Joy - $3,093
2018 Dollars directed to Joy - $4,018
2019 YTD Dollars as of 10/15- $2,257
Total Dollars Donated to Joy: $56,118
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Did you know you can make a gift to Joy electronically
(on your own from anywhere)
There are several ways you can give electronically for both your recurring gifts or one time gifts.
1) If you are at Joy, you can use the
giving kiosk (a tablet at the welcome desk ) and swipe your credit card.
2) You can access our
webpage (
www.joy-church.org) from anywhere you have internet access and click on the
online giving to set up or manage electronic gifts
3) you can download a free app called GIVE+ from wherever you get your apps which allow you to give from your
smart phone. Like many apps..
.it will take a little effort on the front end (creating a password, entering some data, etc.) but once it is set up you have simple one-click giving
questions or assistance? contact the church office
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 Weekly Calendar
15 Sunday
Sunday School Christmas Program at BOTH Worship Services
Alternative Gift Fair-After BOTH Worship Services
8:15-9:15 am Traditional Worship Service
9:25-10:10 am Faith Formation
10:15-11:15 am Contemporary Worship Service-
Holy Baptism of Wesley Donald Johnson
11:15-12:15 pm Fellowship Time
5:30-6:30 pm ADVENT-ure Soup Supper and Activity
6:30-7:00 pm Advent Worship Service
16 Monday
Joyful Seniors Christmas Party at The Hoffmann's
1-7pm Red Cross Blood Drive
6:30-7:30 pm Joyful Bells Practice
17 Tuesday
10-11 am Thrivent Team Meeting
2-3 pm Staff Meeting
7-8:30 pm Joy Vision Council Meeting
18 Wednesday
5:15-6:30 pm Wednesday Night Supper-Chow Mein
6:30-7:30 pm Shift 6/7
6:30-7:30 pm Joy Choir Practice
6:30-7:45 pm Confirmation
19 Thursday
1:30-2:30 pm Joy Cleaning Crew
20 Friday
21 Saturday
7:30-8:30 am Men's Breakfast & Bible Study
22 Sunday
8:15-9:15 am Traditional Worship Service
9:25-10:10 am Faith Formation
10:15-11:15am Contemporary Worship Service
11:15-12:15 pm Fellowship Time
NO Advent-ure activities this week
6:30-7:00 pm Quiet Christmas Worship
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JOY YOUTH
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9th Grade Retreat, April 3-5. Save the date!
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Hey parents, it's not too early to start thinking about confirmation this fall. Please note we've been working really hard to plan our 9th grade retreat.
Please mark your calendar for April 3-5, as this is a great opportunity for your child.
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Joy welcomes the Caregivers Support Group. Meeting on the 2nd Thursday of each month in the Fireside Room.
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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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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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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 ABOUT JOY then 'Leadership'.
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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repeat
Joy Lutheran Church accepts many items for recycling...Eyeglasses, Ink/Toner Cartridges, Cell Phones, Plastic Bottles, Soup Cans, Pop Cans, etc.
The cans actually help raise funds for Joy's Bell Choir!!
Eyeglasses and cell phones assist others that could not otherwise afford them or do not have access to them!
Deposit any items in the front entryway or in the recycle bins by the kitchen area side door. Thank You!
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News from the Prayer Shawl Ministry-CALLING ALL CRAFTERS!
Time has come to replenish our supply of items for the Prayer Shawl Ministry. If you sew, crochet, knit, quilt or can tie a blanket, we could use your skills!
The cooler months are right on our doorstep and we will be doing projects indoors soon.
Some examples of items we could use: Shawls, scarves, lap blankets, small hand pillows, fleece children's blankets or your very own unique creation to share with those in need.
For more information. contact Emile Horken 715.262.4728 or Linda Wilson 715.262.0045
Shawls can be found on the Prayer Shawl Ladder in the Narthex. If you, or someone you know, is in need of a prayer shawl because of illness or other condition, please feel free to 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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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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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 8:15 Traditional
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Sunday 10:15 Contemporary
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TOTAL
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Sunday School
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November 10
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48
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135
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183
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40
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November 17
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85
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127
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212
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33
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November 24
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47
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97
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144
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38
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December 1
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62
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94
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156
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N/A
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December 8
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48
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109
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157
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40
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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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October 20
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$355.00
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$1,112.00
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$1,467.00
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$720.00
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October 27
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$4,194.14
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$7,974.00
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$12,168.14
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$2,843.00
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November 3
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$1,472.50
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$215.00
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$1,687.50
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$2,982.21
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November 10
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$1,083.25
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$6,199.00
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$7,282.25
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$858.00
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November 17
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$3,527.00
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$1,112.00
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$4,639.00
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$615.00
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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 December, 8:15, 9:30 and 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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Candles
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Prayer
Reader
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Dec 15
8:15 AM
Ken & Linda Wilson
10:15 AM
Al & Janette Canfield
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Dec 15
8:15 AM
Marv Lindseth
10:15 AM
Tim Booth
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Dec 15
Tim Booth
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Dec 15
OPEN
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8:15 AM
Jim & Bobbie Flatz, Pete French
10:15 AM
The Kleinschmidt
Family
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Dec 15
10:15 AM
Andrew Schiller
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Dec 15
10:15 AM
Emilie Cook
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Dec 22
8:15 AM
Elaine Most
10:15 AM
Hope Olson
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Dec 22
8:15 AM
Gloria Sebion
10:15 AM
Carol Peterson
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Dec 22
OPEN
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Dec 22
Stefanie Brantner
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8:15 AM
Jim & Bobbie Flatz, Pete French
10:15 AM
The Kleinschmidt
Family
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Dec 22
10:15 AM
Victor Schiller
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Dec 22
10:15 AM
OPEN
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