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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous July 28-August 4, 2019
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Upcoming Events at a glance (and quick links)
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Summer Schedule
One Sunday Worship service at
9:30am
Fellowship time following Worship.
Stay for coffee and a treat! The style of worship during the summer is a blend of contemporary and traditional.
A nursery is provided.
Wednesday Campfire service at
6:30pm
Hot dogs and S'mores following Worship!
Our theme for Wednesday Worship is "Fish Stories"
It is very informal worship on the patio right outside of the kitchen entrance
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Matching Gifts for Memorial Garden...limited time offer
Thanks to a very generous offer from some members of the congregation ...any gift for the memorial garden that comes in between now and August 15 will be matched.
Our hope is still to have enough raised this year that we can get the hard scape (cement work) done yet this fall so we can start adding the plant material next spring.
Thank you for your generous support.
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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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New....don't miss some new summer activities for youth
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It's Time to FILL THE BUS!
It's hard to believe but the
2019-2020
school year is just around the corner. As Joy Lutheran Church has in past years, we are again collecting school supplies for the Prescott School District. The "FILL THE BUS" donation box is located in the Narthex along with lists of needed supplies. Please consider donating to our community youth to give them a fresh start with new school supplies. Even if it's a box of pencils, every donation counts!
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Summer Bible Study Retreat at Joy
All women of the Prescott Area Churches Association are invited to join our ecumenical sisters from the other churches in Prescott for the annual summer Bible Study Retreat. This year it will be held on Tuesday, July 30th, 8:30 A.M. to 12:00 Noon in the Joy Lutheran Church Fireside Room. Join with other Christian women in our community for the annual Summer Bible Study. All women are welcome!
The subject of this Bible Study is "For Such a Time as This -- Lessons from Esther." In this summer study, we'll explore the book of Esther-one of the latest writings of the Old Testament. While reflecting on the life of this young queen, her experiences in a king's court, and the challenge issued her by her adopted father, Mordecai, we will consider how God may be calling us to use our own voices "for such a time as this." We will be discussing about how our culture may challenge our faith, how God might be reminding us of our need to find our voices as we live out our faith, and how we can use our voices in our present circumstances.
Bible study leaders will be Mary Wolfe (Prescott UCC), Cheryl Demuth (St. John's UCC) and Diane Meyer (Joy Lutheran). Morning coffee and refreshments will be provided by Wilma Timm.
This Bible study was written by Kay Ward, a bishop of the Moravian Church who lives at Marquardt Manor, a Moravian retirement community in Watertown, Wisconsin. She continues to serve in ministry as a pastor to pastors and intercessor for the church. Before retiring from the staff of Moravian Theological Seminary in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, she served in team ministry with her husband, Aden. Kay was the first woman to be elected a bishop in the 541 years of the Moravian Church.
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Thrivent Update:
I invite all Thrivent members and Joy members who are interested in Thrivent membership to spend a few minutes with coffee and pastries in the fellowship hall after the July 28th 9:30 service. Thank you, Jim Flatz
2017
: 60 Action Team projects receiving $15,000 plus $3,093 Choice Dollars for a total of $18,093
2018
: 65 Action Team projects receiving $16,250 plus $4,018 Choice Dollars for a total of $20,268
2019 YTD
: 35 Action Team projects receiving $8,750 plus $2,009 Choice Dollars for a total of $10,759
We are on pace to finish this year a little below last year and above 2017 levels with both Action Team projects and Choice Dollars. Summer months are always quite slow in both areas (as is giving in general) and all should pick-up starting in September. There are changes in Thrivent and Joy procedures that I would like to discuss with a brief meeting after the July28th service.
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Sharing & Caring Hands
Joy will be preparing and serving a noon meal
for 250 - 300 homeless people in Minneapolis on Tuesday, August 27th.
We need volunteers to help with transporting and serving food - driving to downtown Minneapolis, making Jell-O (10 ice cream pails, each made from 3 large boxes) andmaking cakes (15 to 20 cakes in one-layer cake pans - please spray the cake pan before baking).
Ice cream pails and cake pans are available in the Narthex under the sign-up table.
Also
, help is needed on Mon. Aug. 26th to help Kelly prepare the food (9:00 a.m. - 12 noon).
All food donations need to be at the church by 9:00 a.m. on serving day (Tue. Aug. 27th).
Joy volunteers will be leaving Joy at 9:30 a.m. and returning by 2:00 p.m.
Please contact Kelly Poff at 715-262-4281 with any questions.
A love offering will be collected on Sunday, August 18th to help with food costs.
Thrivent (through their Action Team Project) has also provided $250 to help with our costs.
Please sign-up on the clipboard in the narthex. Thank you!
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Thanks to the counselors from Luther Park and all the great volunteers from Joy that made Vacation Bible School possible this year! Check out the video below
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Here are some highlights from the Mission Trip to Canada last month!
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Community Garden Plots (in Joy's backyard) are doing great! |
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The church is not a building
The church is not a building, it is the people of God, wherever they are. For many of us, our lives are more mobile and family commitments may find us traveling on the weekend. So we have collected some resources to help you worship and be the church where you find yourself.
If you have access to WiFi the lots of resources available at your fingertips. If you are trying to unplug and get away from electronics you just need to prepare a bit ahead of time to print some resources.
One size does not fit all. If will be different if you have young kids or are on your own, so use what is helpful and adapt. Worship doesn't have to be an hour on a Sunday morning, it can happen when you are gathered around a meal table, or around a campfire at the end of the day, but a few minutes of focused attention can make a big difference.
This summer we are trying a new weekly home devotion that you can view online or download to take with you. It is called
Faith Formation Journeys check it out
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Fish Stories
Our Theme for our Wednesday Night Worship this summer is "Fish Stories"....so bring your stories to tell and we will be looking at stories from the Bible and involve fish.
It is an informal worship on Wednesdays at 6:30pm about 1/2 an hour followed by hotdog and smore roasting. We meet on the patio outside the kicthen (weather permitting)
Hope to see you there.
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 Weekly Calendar
28 Sunday
9:30am Blended Worship Service
10:30-11:30amThrivent Meeting in the Fellowship Hall-All Thrivent Members and Joy Members are invited to attend
Fellowship Time
29 Monday
30 Tuesday
8:30am-12 Noon Ecumenical Women's Summer Bible Study, Fireside Room at Joy
2-3pm Staff Meeting
31 Wednesday
6:30-7:30pm Campfire Worship Service
1 Thursday
1-5pm Teamsters Union Local 662 Meeting at Joy
1:30-2:30pm Joy Cleaning Crew
2 Friday
3 Saturday
7:30-8:30am Men's Breakfast & Bible Study
4 Sunday
Heart for Luther Park Event
9:30am Blended Worship Service
10:30-11:30am Fellowship Time
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GREAT NEWS!!! Tom Swanson Kidney Update...
Dear Friends and Family,
It is with great joy and thanksgiving I share this wonderful news! This August 19th, I will undergo a donated live kidney transplant from my cousin Mike Weiss. Mike and I have been close friends our entire lives, he's always been very giving, and one of the good ones. We are so grateful for Mike and his wife Cindy. The outlook for our transplant is very bright.
In March I asked for help with my health issues. Karen and I were totally blown away by the positive response we received by so many wonderful people. As news of my health needs were shared by many of you, we even started receiving offers of a kidney donation from across the country, including from people we've never met. They offered because they knew you and their love for you turned into grace for me.
Our entire family was lifted up by your prayers, calls, visits, texts, emails, cards, and love. This has all been overwhelming and emotional, and we don't feel we can ever do justice in showing our appreciation.
We are asking for continued prayers for a successful surgery and healthy recovery for my cousin.
To each and every one of our awesome family and friends, we love you and forever THANK YOU!
Sincerely,
Tom and Karen Swanson and Family
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JOY YOUTH
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Backpacking Trip, Afton State Park, August 12-13
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Calling all wilderness lovers!!Lets hit the trail for 2 days and 1 night to experience GOD'S CREATION. We will be unplugging and moving off the grid so we can move closer to God and each other. This event is for students 8th-12th grade and Adults who love teenagers. Click the green link to sign up!
August 12-13. Cost is $15
Registration Closes August 9th
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Mini Mission Minneapolis, August 14-15
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We Students and Adults are invited to a mini mission trip , 2 days and 1 night, August 14-15.
We will be meeting at Joy Church August 14th, at 10:00am and return August 15th, at 1:00pm.
Participants will be serving in a variety ways with local charity organizations that help people in need. We will be staying over night at a hotel so we can get some pool time as well! Approximate cost per participant will be $40. This cost will include hotel accommodations, but not meal costs. You will be provided an updated itinerary before the trip.
Please be sure to fill out a registration for each person from your family participating.
Registration closes August 9th. Click the purple link to sign up.
$25 Non Refundable deposit is due at sign up.
Remaining balance due the day of the trip.
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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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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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WANTED! NEEDED! PLEASE HELP!
-A person to perform light housekeeping duties once per week at a local congregation members home.
-A dehumidifier to loan out or donate to a congregation member for a couple of months.
Please contact the office if you are able to help out! Do YOU need help or are you in need of something? Please let us know and we will post here.
THANK YOU!!
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NEW! Summer Webinar Series from Thrivent!!
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We know summer is a busy time, filled with BBQs, trips, and days at the lake. YourThrivent Member Network - Twin Cities Region is excited to announce a NEWsummer webinar series, beginning July 16th.
You can join us from work, the cabin, or the patio. Not able to join during the scheduled time? No problem! Register for the webinar and you will receive a recording of the live webinar presentation.
Links to more information and registration below.
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Tuesday, August 20th | 7:00 PM
Tuesday, September 3rd | 12:00 PM
Tuesday, September 10th | 12:00 PM
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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 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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Please have any donations for Heart for Luther Park dropped off to Joy by July 29th. Raffle tickets are available in Joy's office or see Georgia Freidel.
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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!
Any Joy Member is welcome to staff the desk (no experience necessary
).
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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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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Sunday 9:30 AM
Blended
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6:30 PM
Wednesday
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TOTAL
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June 23
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108
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18
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126
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June 30
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62
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10
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72
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July 7
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114
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17
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131
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July 14
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99
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14
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113
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July 21
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95
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10
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105
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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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June 16
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$1,334.00
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$5,357.00
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$6,701.00
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$252.00
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June 23
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$1,438.00
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$1,162.00
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$2,600.00
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$74.00
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June 30
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$3,310.00
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$11,996.00
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$15,306.00
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$635.75
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July 7
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$3,723.00
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$5,061.00
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$8,784.00
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$471.00
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July 14
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$1,501.01
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$1,412.00
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$2,913.01
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$203.19
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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 July/August 9:30 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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July 28
9:30 AM
Tag & Lynda Johnson
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July 28
9:30 AM
Diane Meyer
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July 28
OPEN
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July 28
Krista Mitzuk
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Kent Sebion and Family
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August 4
9:30 AM
Hope Olson
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August 4
9:30 AM
Krista Mitzuk
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August 4
Hope Olson
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August 4
OPEN
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Wayne Lundgaard
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