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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous
December 16-23, 2018
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Upcoming Events at a glance (and quick links)
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Christmas Worship Times
Dec. 23 9:30am followed by caroling
Dec. 24 3pm with Bells
5pm with Choir
9pm with Guitar
Dec. 30 9:30am
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| Time to get into Christmas Spirit
The costumes are ready to go...just waiting for people to bring them to life. It's time for the no rehearsal, everyone- has-a-part Christmas program as part of worship on Sunday. NEW THIS YEAR...a PHOTO BOOTH. (we will have a professional backdrop and photographer)
Come and get into the story (literally). See you Sunday.
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We need your help for Dec. 23
We only have one worship on Sun. Dec. 23 at 9:30 Since it is almost Christmas we will be talking about the nativity. Many of us have a nativity scene in our homes. What we need is
pictures of your nativity scenes to share in worship. Get in close...get creative! Email your photos of nativity scenes to
pastor@joy-church.org
Then...you are invited to join us after worship to go Christmas caroling at the nursing home.
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Men's Bible Study
Men's Breakfast and Bible Study this Saturday morning.
Russ has again agreed to open his house for our meeting.
Alan & Tom P. will be providing the food.
Also look for a text reminder. Russ might be calling you on Friday night to get a final head count.
When:
Saturday, Dec. 15 @ 7:30 am
Where:
Russ Jensen's house
1477 Walnut St., Prescott (about 2 blocks south of Joy - on the corner of Walnut & Chestnut)
Scriptures:
Isaiah 42 & Mathew 12
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Support Joy's Alternative Gift Fair Again This Year!
Joy's ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR will be held on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16th!
Join the "Advent Conspiracy" and purchase a meaningful gift through the ELCA's Good Gift program. Plan to purchase a pig, goat, farming tools, school supplies, a blanket, mosquito net, food at a soup kitchen, or another useful gift for people in need throughout our world. Do this in the name of your loved ones. Let us take this opportunity to "re-direct our hearts, away from the desperate consumption of the season towards the values and rhythms Christ cares about as we remember His story." Purchase your alternative gifts after services in the Narthex or talk to Marcia Lindseth, Sophie or Maddie Tibayan.
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If you are looking ahead to Christmas...
We will have worship at
3:00, 5:00 and 9:00pm on Monday, December 24th
. We typically have lots of visitors, making it important that we have ushers, greeters and communion assistants to serve. Consider worshiping at one and serving at another. You can sign up at the welcome desk. Joy's Nursery will be staffed during the 3 pm service. There will be no Worship Service on Christmas Day.
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| a Christmas message from our Presiding Bishop, Elizabeth Eaton |
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THIS SUNDAY-ALL AGE Christmas Program at JOY Church!!
Sunday December 16 at 8:15am or 10:15am Worship service. Do you want to be an Angel, or maybe a donkey. Just show up, pick a costume and be ready to join in on the Christmas story. Kids, parents, Grandma and Grandpa, neighbors, and friends... join us for this unique experience.
No Rehearsals. No Hassle. Show up and pick a costume!
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Prescott Food Pantry at new location
The Prescott
Food Pantry has relocated to the building next to the Philanders and the hotel...come around to the back side of the building to get to the entrance. Thanks to many in the congregation who helped with the transition. The new location is about 3 times the size and will allow for some expanded ministry. Remember that gifts of cash are always welcome to help supply the needs that are not donated. Come check out the new location.
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Offering Envelope Changes
In an effort to be better stewards of the resources you entrust to Joy, we making a change to the way we use offering envelopes in 2019. We can save hundreds of dollars by not having to buy envelopes that don't get used.
We will be "recycling" unused envelopes (we have blocked out the date and number so they can be used by anyone, on any date. Because it will not be restricted to any one envelope number, it will be important that you
put your name on the envelope to ensure that you get credit for your gift (especially if you give cash).
Just pick up envelopes from the information desk as you need them. If you have questions or concerns about this, visit with the office and we can customize envelopes for you or if you would like assistance with moving to electronic giving we can help with that as well. Thank you for your generous support of our ministry.
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Last Weekend To Order 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 16th. 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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Red Cross Blood Drive at Joy
The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a blood drive for the Prescott Community at Joy, Monday, December 17th, from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Please consider giving the perfect gift this Holiday Season!
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Does It Look Brighter In Here???
This week, all of the
40 yr. old fluorescent light fixtures in the Fellowship Halls 16' ceiling were updated. A HUGE thanks to Ernie Schultz, Marv Lindseth and Larry Schaack for all their hard work. The Fellowship Hall looks AMAZING!!
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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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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.
December Menu
19th ~Chow Mein
26th ~ NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER
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The Joyful Seniors
November 27, 2018.
After attending "The Church Basement Ladies - You Smell Barn" at the Ames Center in Burnsville, they ate at Doolittles Woodfire Grill in Eagan.
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If you have not returned your "estimate of giving" for 2019, you can do so anytime for the end of the year.
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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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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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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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2020 Passion Play Tour
Join Elizabeth Bartsch, Assistant to the Bishop of the NW Synod, and travel to Germany and Austria. See Martin Luther sites, concentration camp, Sound or Music sites and the Passion Play. To see the complete itinerary and more info go to Joy's information desk or click
here. (This 11 day incredible trip has a March deposit deadline.)
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JOY YOUTH
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The 9th Grade Retreat has been postponed. Updated information will be shared soon.
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The Gathering Place Potluck
All Seniors are invited to join at the Gathering Place for a special event.
On Tuesday, December 18th, they are having a holiday potluck featuring appetizers and desserts, followed by a Christmas Carol Sing Along. Your very own Joan Schaack will accompany on the piano for a little carol singing and fellowship.
This special appetizer and dessert buffet event begins at 11:30 AM. Beverages will be provided.
So...Get your best holiday recipes out and come meet other Prescott senior friends at The Gathering Place. Located in the lower level of the Intermediate School (Old High School)
Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and all the best in the New Year!
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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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November 11
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50
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115
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20
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165
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November 18
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52
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153
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24
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205
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November 25
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40
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53
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93
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December 2
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33
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57
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25
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90
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December 9
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48
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77
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22
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125
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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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November 11
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$2,814.37
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$1,295.00
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$4,109.37
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$1,037.51
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November 18
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$2,267.65
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$5,203.25
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$7,470.90
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$870.10
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November 25
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$1,673.00
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$1,157.00
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$2,830.00
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$225.00
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December 2
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$3,178.20
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$8,292.75*
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$11,420.95
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$1,079.95
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December 9
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$2,115.00
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$2,019.00
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$4,134.00
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$281.45
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N/A=Not Available *=Updated Information
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Updated Thrivent Numbers...Year End Thrivent TOTALS!...
Action Teams-65 projects, totaling $16,500 and Choice Dollars-$4,018
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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 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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COMMUNION ASSISTANTS
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USHERS-All Month
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December 16
8:15 AM
Ken & Linda Wilson
10:15 AM
Jesalyn, Greg & Josie Gaunitz
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December 16
8:15 AM
Tom Peterson
10:15 AM
Julia Cleasby
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December 16
8:15 AM
Tom Peterson, Marv Lindseth, Bobbie Flatz
10:15 AM
Ed Glaubitz, Hope Olson, Krista Mitzuk
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December
8:15 AM
Jim & Bobbie Flatz, Pete French
10:15 AM
The Kleinschmidt's
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December 23
9:30 AM
Ken & Linda Wilson
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December 23
9:30 AM
Kathy Sommer
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December 23
9:30 AM
Diane Meyer, Kathy Sommer, Krista Mitzuk
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December 23
9:30 AM
Jim & Bobbie Flatz, Pete French and/or The Kleinschmidt's
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Coffee Cup Helpers: 16th-Joan Northouse, 23rd-OPEN, 30th-OPEN
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Weekly Calendar
16 Sunday
All Ages Christmas Program
8:15am Traditional Worship Service
9:25-10:10am Faith Formation
10:15am Contemporary Worship Service
10:15am Sunday School-
Christmas Program
11:15am-12:15pm Fellowship Time
17 Monday
10:00am-12:00pm Joyful Seniors
1:00pm-7:00pm Red Cross Blood Drive
2pm Prescott HS Cleaners
7-8pm Joyful Bells Rehearsal
18 Tuesday
2:00pm Staff Meeting
7-8pm Joy Vision Council Team Meeting
19 Wednesday
3:45-4:30pm Guitar Camp
4:45-5:45pm Guitar Camp
5:15-6:30pm Wednesday Night Supper-Chow Mein
6:30-7:45pmConfirmation Workshop Special Event
6:30-7:45pm Shift 6/7
6:30-7:30pm Joy Choir Rehearsal
20 Thursday
1:30-2:30 Joy Cleaning Crew
21 Friday
22 Saturday
23 Sunday
9:30am Blended Service-Caroling following Worship
10:30-10:45am Fellowship Time
24 Monday
Prescott Winter Break-School Closed December 24-Jan 1
Candlelight Christmas Eve Worship
3 PM-Joyful Bells-Nursery Professionally Staffed
5 PM-Joy Choir
9 PM-Guitar
25 Tuesday
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
Joy Office Closed
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