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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous May 5-12, 2019
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Upcoming Events at a glance (and quick links)
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Men's Breakfast and Bible Study this Saturday morning.
It has been a while - hope you had a happy Easter.
Ed and Tom volunteered to cook this week.
When: Saturday, May 4 @ 7:30 am
Where: Joy Church
Scriptures:
Acts 10:1-17, 34-35
You can find more info on these scriptures at:
PRAYER OF THE DAY
God of all nations, you made it clear that all people are invited to partake of the glory of your salvation. Help us to invite all people to your goodness, so that no one might be forgotten in your saving grace. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
God of justice, you have shown yourself in this world in the poor, the hungry, and the needy. Make us willing participants of your grace and generosity, so that when you come again, we will know your face. We pray these things in the name of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen.
Hope you can join us!
Lee
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DONATIONS NEEDED FOR DAY OF SERVICE
Polar Fleece (for dog toys)
Silk flowers and plastic vases (to make arrangements for the nursing home)
T-Shirts (to make reusable bags)
Latex/Plastic Gloves (for park clean up and storm drain spray painting)
Ingredients for making dog biscuits:
Flour
Cornmeal
Powered Milk
Beef Bouillon or Soup Base
Oatmeal (quick cook)
Margarine
Eggs
And always, your manual labor or your giving of your time to help others in our community had having a little fun while meeting new friends!!
DAY OF SERVICE
Spend the afternoon having fun and spreading kindness through a variety of service projects!
Sunday, May 5th from 12-3pm
Prescott Intermediate School, 1220 St. Croix St.
Lunch available for cost 11am-12:15pm
Official welcome at noon
Drop off at the HAIRitage or any of the schools
Call Penny Peterson for pick up or questions 715.262.4676
Office hours-School days 8am-1pm
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11th Annual Joy Plant Market
Mark your calendars!!!
This year, the
11
th
Annual
Joy Plant Market is planned for
Mother's Day weekend, Saturday, May 11 and Sunday, May 12, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
until
2:00 p.m.
Come and get your plants for the growing season. And while you're at it, you might as well
pick up something for Mom
! This continues to be a community fundraiser with proceeds going to various charities. The Plant Market will support Prescott Food Pantry, Women in Malawi, Our Neighbors Place and Joy Memorial Garden. Bobbie Flatz and Diane Meyer are this year's co-chairs and need your volunteer help in the following areas:
Donating
perennial, annual, and vegetable plants (
need to be clearly marked with provided plant markers
listing plant name, sun/shade and bloom color, and perennials need to be in 1 gallon pots or larger).
Plant
Drop-off - Friday, May 10, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Joy.
Volunteering
for Saturday and/or Sunday activities (see insert in Sunday bulletins).
Donating money
to allow Joy to disburse more of the proceeds. Plant Market envelopes are available in the bulletins. Place in the offering plate or in the slot in the Welcome Center. Or use the credit card kiosk.
Getting the word out
to neighbors and friends.
Please call this year's co-chairs: Bobbie Flatz (715-222-4547) or Diane Meyer (608-780-1545) with questions, donations, or comments. Thank you for your continued generosity and support of this activity!
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Dinner and a movie for Malawi
Wed. May 8 5:30-7:30
Join for FREE PIZZA night at Joy thanks to funds from a Thrivent Action Team. During the meal we will be viewing a movie based on a true story about a young boy in Malawi "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind".
The meal is free but we will be receiving a free will donation to help respond to the current flooding going on in Malawi. We will also have information so you can learn more about our brothers and sisters in Malawi and what daily life is like for them.
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| The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind | Offical Trailer [HD] | Netflix |
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Women's Bible Study to be Held Tuesday, May 14
Two-Way Blessings - An Intergenerational Devotional
All women are invited to the final Bible Study of this school year. It'll be held on Tuesday, May 14 at 1:30 P.M. in the Fireside Room at church. We will be looking at the stories of Miriam, Anna and Simeon, as well as the miracle feeding of the 5,000. We'll see how God uniquely shares wisdom among the generations and how our lives are enriched in community with all ages. May's Bible Study Leader will be Emilie Horken.
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The code for the side door by the kitchen has been changed. Please contact the office if you need it.
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Support JWELCA's Spring Mission: Newborn Kits for
Global Health Ministries
Joy in a box! That's what we will send when we send Newborn Kits to Global Health Ministries! GHM Newborn Kits are simple gifts for a new mom, to celebrate the new life God has entrusted to her care, and to provide basic items to help her care for her baby. The kits are used by mission hospitals and health workers to encourage young women in African countries to seek prenatal care. Visiting a trained health worker during pregnancy greatly improves the chances for a happy, healthy outcome for both mother and child. Please help by picking up a plastic bag in the narthex, near the mission display, and filling it with the items listed on the slip of paper included in the bag. Feel free to work with another person to fill 1-2 or more bags. Cloth diapers for the Newborn Kits will be purchased with Thrivent Action Project monies.
Needed items listed in each plastic bag are as follows:
1 regular sized bath towel (48"-52") 1 washcloth
1 bath sized bar of Ivory soap in original package 1 newborn stocking hat (size small) 1 newborn cotton T-shirt (size 0-3 months) 2 diaper pins
1 cotton or flannel receiving blanket, approximately 30" x 30" in size
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Meet the members of your 2019
Joy Visison 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
Starting in April members of the Vision Council will be attending the Welcome Desk on Sunday mornings...stop by and introduce yourself
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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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Women's Spring Banquet a Success
Thank you to the fifty women and children who attended the Women's Spring Banquet on Sunday, April 28 and to all the people who worked diligently to make it another successful evening of fellowship, delicious food, and an informative and inspiring program.
Our speaker, Susan Warner, gave an excellent program about aprons, and models from our own church wore the aprons as Susan talked about them. Thank you to our "models" - Linda Wilson, Diane Meyer (and Granddaughter, Vera), Phyllis Hoffmann, Mandy and Ruby Bernick, Joan Northouse, and Pastor Steve. Special recognition was given to Mary Glaubitz and Charlotte Burgeson as being our "most senior" women members of Joy.
A special thank you goes to Kelly Poff who prepared a delicious meal for those in attendance and kudos to the men of our church who served it so ably - Lee Northouse, Scott Halverson, Ernie Schultz, Pastor Steve Meyer, Tom Peterson, Tim Booth, Ken Roen, Dick Horken, Bill Satchell, and Marv Lindseth.
Opening devotions were given by Emilie Horken, Hope Olson made special table decorations which were given away as door prizes, Shannon Clarke made the posters and tickets, and Linda Wilson, Marcia Lindseth, and Hope Olson helped with over-all arrangements.
Thanks, too, for the following people who helped set-up and clean-up: Cathy Martin, Diane Meyer, Maddie Tibayan, Lee Northouse, Linda and Ken Wilson, Marv and Marcia Lindseth, and Hope Olson. For pictures and other items from the Spring Banquet, check out the JWELCA bulletin board in the narthex hallway.
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Thrivent Financial Activity: Recap and Updates
Over the past 2 ½ years Joy has dramatically increased Thrivent member awareness of programs available to take advantage of receiving Thrivent donations to support community and Joy Lutheran Church activities. Thrivent Financial is a non-profit, membership owned organization called a fraternal benefit society. Instead of paying taxes, Thrivent returns its monetary gains back to the members and the community to support social, educational, charitable, benevolent and religious activities. Last year Thrivent raised/donated $296 million to support such activities, including 15.4 million volunteer hours donated, to complete these outreach events.
During 2017 and 2018 Joy received $31,250 to support 125 Action Team Projects, plus $7,111 Choice Dollars were directed to Joy for use as needed. This is not an automatic gift given to Thrivent members to use or direct money. We would not have received any of this money if Thrivent members of Joy did not request them.
Thrivent members must get involved by applying for each Action Team event and lead their project as needed. Choice Dollars is somewhat easier in that it only requires the qualifying member to pick out a charity or non-profit of their choice and direct the dollar amount available to that organization.
So far this year we have been approved for 28 Action Team projects giving us $7,000 ($250 to support each project). Also, $1,868 Choice Dollars have been directed to Joy. These amounts are right on target for another great year to take advantage of Thrivent's many ways to show how it gives back to serve this community here and all over the world. The one thing we are trying to do here at Joy is to find ways to make the process of applying for and receiving Action Team money easier and making the process pro-active. If you are a Thrivent member, we are asking you to take the initiative to pick out the project(s) you would like to support and sign-up in 1 of 2 ways:
- Check the Thrivent clipboard at the Information Center and print your name on the activity of your choice.
- Sign-up online in 3 easy steps:
- Click Here ...... to go to our invitation page
- Enter your email address (you do not need to register an account)
- Sign-up for any of the projects that are labeled" SIGN UP" (labeled "FULL" projects are taken)
Both of these are a
notification to Joy that you plan to lead a project and you still must
make the application to Thrivent NLT 3 weeks prior to the project date. After signing up, you can expect a call or email 4 weeks prior to the project date to confirm application and approval. A new Action Team Guidelines sheet is also available (and highly recommended) for reference to anyone applying for a project. To view/print the updated copy of the Thrivent Action Team Guidelines,
click here ...... They are also available at Joy in the narthex wall rack.
Also, there will be an informal gathering between services on May 19th to learn more about Thrivent activities. Please join us. If you have any questions, comments or help with any of the Thrivent programs, please call Jim or Bobbie Flatz at 715-262-5960 or email us at
jflatz@centurytel.net
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2019 Joy Picture Directory
~ We will be printing a new picture directory in 2019. If you have not already done so, please submit your pictures to the office.
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From Joy's Library Committee
Members of Joy are kindly asked to please return any books, movies, CD's, etc. that have been checked out over 2 months.
Check out the bulletin board and Young Readers shelf for amazing books and devotions for Young Readers of all ages. No one is ever too old for these great reads. Anyone know Debi Carney? Ms. Carney checked out several books that have not been returned.
Thank You!
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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!
Meet your Joy Council Members!!
Joy's Vision Council members will be staffing the Information Center, so stop by and say Hello! Also - any Joy member is welcome to staff the desk (no experience necessary
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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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JOY YOUTH
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Vacation Bible School at Joy!
Vacation Bible School will take place at Joy Lutheran Church in Prescott, WI June 24-28. This event is offered in partnership with Luther Park Bible Camp. Luther Park Counselors will essentially bring the camp program to us. All children from the community are invited to participate in this great event!
The Luther Park Staff will be leading the program along with some volunteers from Prescott. The children will be involved in crafts, games, singing, recreational activities, Bible study, and MORE!
June 24-28, 2019
Transportation will be provided from summer school for those that request in their registration.
Monday - Friday 12 noon -5pm for children going into 1st-6th grade,
Monday-Friday 12noon -3pm for children going into Kindergarten.
All children are asked to bring a sack lunch.
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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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Are you ready to enjoy Music on the Mississippi?
The River Valley Band will be presenting its next free outdoor concert at the beautiful Rotary Pavilion on the riverfront in downtown Hastings on
Sunday, May 19th at 3 pm.
The theme of the concert is "Music on the Mississippi" and the band will be performing a wide range of popular "river songs" plus a variety of Broadway and show tune favorites. In addition, the band will be joined by jazz trombonist Douglas Berg-Williams and vocal soloist Heather Doffing who will add their interpretations to our concert theme.
Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Schoolhouse Scoop ice cream will be available for purchase and door prizes from local businesses will be given away. So come, bring the kids and bring a friend too!
Sunday, May 19th, Rotary Pavilion - Veterans Memorial Levee Park
Ramsey Street, Hastings, MN 55033
Rain out Location: Hastings Middle School Auditorium
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Bells of the Bluffs Handbell Ensemble Will Bring in the Sun at May Concerts
Celebrate warm weather and hot music with Bells of the Bluffs Handbell Ensemble on May 4 and 5 in two "Let the Sunshine In" concerts to conclude the 2018-2019 season.
On May 4 at 3:00 p.m., Bells of the Bluffs will perform at Peace Church, 2180 Glory Drive, Eagan, Minnesota.
On May 5 at 3:00 p.m., the group will return to First Presbyterian Church, 602 Vermillion Road, Hastings, Minnesota.
Concert-goers will enjoy a broad range of handbell musical styles and crowd-pleasing fresh and popular songs. Guest musicians and audience interaction will add to the fun and warmth. Bells of the Bluffs is a community handbell ensemble of ringers from Hampton, Hastings, Prescott and Red Wing. Learn more at bellsofthebluffs.org.
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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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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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6:30 PM
Wednesday Lent
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March 31
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58
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89
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25
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147
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3rd ~ 90
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April 7
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53
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99
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45
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152
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10 ~ 72
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April 14
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50
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105
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40
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160
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April 21
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116
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152
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268
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April 28
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46
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93
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139
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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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March 31
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$2,794.25
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$8,016.75
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$10,811.00
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$1,197.90
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April 7
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$2,495.00
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$1,312.00
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$3,807.00
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$1,173.00
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April 14
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$1,282.49
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$5,799.00
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$7,081.49
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$1,576.00
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April 21
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$3,265.00
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$1,377.00
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$4,642.00
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$2,285.00
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April 28
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$1,554.02
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$1,222.00
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$2,776.02
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$814.00
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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 May 8:15 & 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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May 5
8:15 AM
Bill & Sandy Satchell
10:15 AM
The Peter Gray Family
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May 5
8:15 AM
Marv Lindseth
10:15 AM
Tom Booth
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May 5
Tim Booth
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May 5
Joy Council Members
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8:15 AM
Ken Roen
10:15 AM
The Kleinschmidt Family
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May 12
8:15 AM
Jayne Parmeter
10:15 AM
Jim & Jana Lawton and Skye Hammond
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May 12
8:15 AM
Gloria Sebion
10:15 AM
Owen Strand
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May 12
Krista Mitzuk
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May 12
Joy Council Members
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8:15 AM
Ken Roen
10:15 AM
The Kleinschmidt Family
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Weekly Calendar
5 Sunday
CONFIRMATION SUNDAY
8:15-9:15am Traditional Worship Service
9:15-10am Mom's Group-Chapter 8,
Video & Discussion-Fireside Room
9:25-10:10am Faith Formation-Memorial Garden Forum
10:15am Contemporary Worship Service
11:30-12:30 Confirmation Worship Service
12-3pm Prescott Community Education's DAY OF SERVICE
12-4pm Luther Park Bible Camp Campaign kick-off-Outdoor Music, Food, Raffles and Fun
6 Monday
2:15-3:15pm Prescott HS Cleaning Crew
6:30-7:30pm Joyful Bells Rehearsal
7 Tuesday
2pm Staff Meeting
8 Wednesday
5:30-8pm Pizza Party and Malawi Movie Night at Joy
9 Thursday
10:30-11:30am Pastor Nursing Home Service
1:30-2:30 Joy Cleaning Crew
7pm Spirit of Joy Band Rehearsal
10 Friday
5-6:30pm Drop off plants for Joy's Plant Market
11 Saturday
9am-1pm Joy's Plant Market
12 Sunday-HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!
9am-1pm Joy's Plant Market
8:15am Traditional Worship Service
9:15-10am Mom's Group-Chapter 9,
Video & Discussion-Fireside Room
9:25-10:10am Faith Formation
10:15am Contemporary Worship Service
10:15am Sunday School
11:15-12:15pm Fellowship Time
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