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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous
October 21-28, 2018
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Upcoming Events at a glance (and quick links)
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FALL SCHEDULE
8:15 AM Traditional Worship Service
9:25-10:10 AM Faith Formation
10:15 AM Contemporary Worship Service
10:15 AM Sunday School
Fellowship Time Following Worship
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You can learn something from a Piggy Bank
This Sunday we will be giving piggy banks to all our kids in Sunday School (parents are encouraged to attend with their kids). The banks have three sections Spend - Save -Share. We will be talking about how we use the resources that God has given us. Thanks to Thrivent for the gift of the banks.
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Celebrate being JOY
Join us after the late worship on Sunday about 11:30 for a Free PIZZA Buffet. We will watch a new Joy video, share hopes and dreams, play with some new tech, give away a great doorprize and invite you to start the process of discerning how you will support Joy in 2019.
We will do the same thing on Wednesday night at 6:30pm right after the supper...where we will provide an ICE CREAM SUNDAE Bar.
*thanks to Thrivent Action Team dollars for providing the free food for our events
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It's Lefse Making Time!
We will be making Lefse on
Thursday, Nov 8th from 8am to Noon and Friday, Nov. 9th from 8am to 2pm.
You can help by donating ingredients or your time to help make the Lefse. If you have never had the chance to make this delicious Scandinavian treat, please feel free to stop by! Look for the sign up sheet in the Narthex. Lefse will be available for purchase at the Annual Treats & Treasures Event.
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Treats and Treasures Event
Treats and Treasures will be held on
Saturday, Nov 10th, from 9am to 1pm.
Enjoy coffee and delicious treats while you shop at the Country Store, Granny's Attic, Joy's Card Ministry items, the bake sale and cookie walk. Come fill a box of holiday cookies to share with family and friends at Christmas. Cookies are $5.00 per pound. Bring your friends and neighbors as proceeds go to support ministries at Joy and ministries of the wider church!
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Saturday, Oct 27, 10:30-Noon-Pampered Chef Fundraiser
Kelly Poff, JLC resident Chef, creates wonderful meals for us every Wed. She is holding her annual fundraiser for this important ministry. Pampered Chef donates 15% of the sales and Kelly matches that from her commission so the total of all sales that benefit Joy is 30%! You can view catalogs and place orders directly at Joy or online at
https://www.pamperedchef.com/pws/kellypoff
. Please share this with friends & family, the more the merrier & better for Joy!
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Reformation Sunday is October 28th. Please wear RED to Worship.
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All Saints Sunday is Nov. 4th
Please send pictures and names of your loved ones who have passed away to Pastor Steve or the Joy Office for this upcoming special day.
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Wednesday Night Supper
Bring your friends and neighbors to Joy for a new year of Wednesday Night Suppers!
A vegetarian option or hot dogs and chips are also offered. We appreciate a free will donation. All are welcome at Joy's table. Suppertime is 5:15 to 6:30.
October Menu
24th ~ Hungarian Goulash
31st ~ Chicken Ala King
November Menu
7th ~ Cheesy Potato Soup
14th ~ Beef Stew
21st ~ NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER
28th ~ Pizza Hotdish
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A Thank You from the Mission Committee
Mission Pie Project Another Success!
Thank you to the 73 people at Joy who purchased apple pies, made by the Mission Committee and the youth, and sold on October 14th to raise funds for our Companion Synod of Malawi.
After expenses were taken out, we raised approximately $1700 that will be sent to Malawi. We are grateful for the help of our church and all who support this annual project. We also appreciated the $250 grant we received from Thrivent Financial for this project.
Thanks to the following 44 youth and adults who made all 170 pies on October 13th and enjoyed a fun intergenerational mission project:
Jim Flatz Bobbie Flatz Marv Lindseth
Van Stockwell Phyllis Hoffmann Jayne Parmeter
Erica Keezer Carol Peterson Tom Peterson
Mandy Bernick Jennifer Hanson Rosie Culhane
Marcia Lindseth Lee Northouse Joan Northouse
Amy Lubich Pastor Steve Meyer Pat Erickson
Jerry Erickson Tracy Jennings
Sophie Tibayan Maddie Tibayan Allie Tibayan
Kelsey Hanson Georgia Nespbor Rebecca Heinze
Kassidy Hanson Teddy Bernick Rozzy Bernick
Kelsey Sterud Kinser Hanson Connor Lubich
Brandon Stuart Carter Lubich Ella Johnson
Hanna Cook Malia Cook Mikayla Andersen
Kaitlyn Stuart Jenel Stuart Erica Jennings
Campbell Hundt Maddie Rundquist Ava Salay
Special thanks, also, to the following people for donating some of the supplies this year that we used in our Mission Pie Project: (Thanks also to those we might have forgotten to list below.) Wawra Family
Karen Lehman Hope Olson Jim/Bobbie Flatz
Jennifer Hanson Judy Hamman Lisa Kleinschmidt
Kristin Tibayan Shannon Clarke Craft Family
Charlotte Burgeson Melanie Heltne Karen Gunnes
Linda Wilson Carol/Tom Peterson Tag/Lynda Johnson
Marcia/Marv Lindseth Bernick Family Kathy Sommer
Ed/Mary Glaubitz Cindy McNeil Diane Meyer
Special thanks, also, to the following people who gave monetary donations: Kristen & Peter Grey, Rosemary Alexander, Sue Klein, Arlo Thompson.
With all the people who purchased pies to those who helped make the pies to those who furnished ingredients for the pies, we had LOTS of people in our congregation involved in this mission project. Thank you SO much on behalf of the Lutherans in Malawi, Africa!
Here's the video...
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Thank You!
Dear Joy Lutheran Family, Jim and I want to express our heartfelt thanks for your financial donations and the hard work helping clear out our basement. Hard workers included
Steve and Diane Meyer, Ken Roen, Marv Lindseth, Lee Northouse, Hope Olson.
Living away from extended family can sometimes feel vulnerable when extra help is needed. Our Joy Lutheran Family has assured us we are not alone. For that we are eternally grateful.
We are second on the waiting list for the subsidized housing in River Falls. We could be moving in December or as late as February. Regardless of living in River Falls, our church home will always be Joy Lutheran.
Jim and Jana Lawton
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A little help goes a long way...
Our Wednesday dinners are one of our best ministries. If you haven't tried coming....you really should. It takes a lot of effort to prepare and clean up a meal for over 100 people each week. We are blessed to have Kelly Poff as our cook, but we depend on lots of volunteers as well to make it happen. The more help we have, the easier it goes. So we need your help.
There are a number of ways to indicate your willingness to help.:
We will pass a clipboard on Sunday morning OR it will be available after worship at the information center OR you can use the
online sign-up
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WELCOME TO JOY!
Oh Look! The chair is empty at the Information Center! We would love to have folks volunteer to staff the Center at each service. It's easy! There is a sign up sheet at the desk. If you have questions, check with Pastor Steve or Hope Olson.
Thank You!!
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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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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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| 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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JOY YOUTH
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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 6:30-7:45pm. 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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Shanty Town is an Urban Camp out at Joy to help raise awareness for those who are homeless. Click the link below to sign up and for more information.
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The 9th Grade Retreat has been postponed. Updated information will be shared soon.
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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
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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September 16
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69
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108
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40
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177
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September 23
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66
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110
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32
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176
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September 30
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66
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83
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31
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149
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October 7
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52
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86
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30
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138
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October 14
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56
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90
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146
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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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September 16
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$1,200.00
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$4,957.00
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$6,157.00
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$641.00
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September 23
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$1,930.00
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$1,374.00
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$3,340.00
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$1,644.78
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September 30
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$1,757.00
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$8,737.75
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$10,494.78
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$1,499.56
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October 7
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$2,563.35
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$1,244.00
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$3,807.35
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$831.81
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October 14
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$1,765.00
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$5,139.00
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$6,904.00
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$2,033.00
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N/A=Not Available *=Updated Information
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Updated Thrivent Numbers...YTD Thrivent updates as of October 1st: Action Teams-52 projects, totaling $13,000 and Choice Dollars-$3,525
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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 October, 8:15 and 10:15 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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October 21
8:15 AM
Al Klein & Ernie Schultz
10:15 AM
Jim & Jana Lawton
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October 21
8:15 AM
Mark Turner
10:15 AM
Diane Meyer
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October 21
8:15 AM
Jim & Bobbie Flatz, Phyllis Hoffmann
10:15 AM
Jacob, Erin & Donna Boatman, Ed Glaubitz
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October
8:15 AM
Jack Reichert & John Culhaine
10:15 AM
The Kleinschmidt's
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October 28
8:15 AM
Al & Sue Nelson
10:15 AM
The Tibayan Family
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October 28
8:15 AM
Joan Northouse
10:15 AM
Kristin Tibayan
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October 28
8:15 AM
Jim & Bobbie Flatz, Phyllis Hoffmann
10:15 AM
Kristen & Henry Gray, Hope Olson
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October
8:15 AM
Jack Reichert & John Culhaine
10:15 AM
The Kleinschmidt's
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Coffee Cup Helpers: Oct. 21-OPEN, Oct. 28-OPEN
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Weekly Calendar
OCTOBER
21 Sunday
8:15am Traditional Worship Service
9:25-10:10am Faith Formation
10:15am Contemporary Worship Service
10:15am Sunday School
11:15am-12:30pm Fellowship Time
11:30am-12:30pm Reflecting Joy Event
Noon-4pm TEC Meeting
22 Monday
NO JOYFUL BELLS REHEARSAL
2pm Prescott HS Cleaners
23 Tuesday
2:00pm Staff Meeting
24 Wednesday
9am-Noon Joyful Quilters
3:45-4:30pm Guitar Camp
4:45-5:45pm Guitar Camp
5:15-6:30pm Wednesday Night Supper
6:30-7:30pm Reflecting Joy Event
6:30-7:45pm Confirmation-Workshop #4
6:30-7:45pm Shift 6/7
6:30-7:30pm Joy Choir Rehearsal
25 Thursday
Shannon OFF Oct 25-Nov 15?
1:30-2:30 Joy Cleaning Crew
7pm Spirit of Joy Band Practice
26 Friday
27 Saturday
28 Sunday
REFORMATION SUNDAY-Wear Red
8:15am Traditional Worship Service
9:25-10:10am Faith Formation
10:15am Contemporary Worship Service-Holy Baptism of Rory Carter Fox
10:15am Sunday School
11:15am-12:30pm Fellowship Time
Noon-4pm TEC Meeting
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