Our Mission Statement
We of Joy Lutheran Church foster
grace-filled relationships with Christ
through worship, fellowship, and service.
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Notes of Joy - Week of August 9, 2020
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This Week's Gospel: Matthew 14:22-33
Elijah finds the presence of God not in earthquake, wind, or fire, but in the sound of sheer silence. When the disciples face a great storm on the sea, they cry out with fear. Jesus says: “Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid.” Amid the storms of life, we gather to seek the calm presence of Christ that soothes our fears. In comforting words of scripture and in the refreshing bread and cup of the eucharist, God grants us peace and sends us forth to be a sign of God’s presence to others.
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Church Yard Work Day
This Saturday, Aug. 8
9:00 a.m.
Pruning especially needed!
Although recent guidelines make it difficult to meet inside the church, the exterior could certainly use some love. Join us Saturday, Aug. 8, beginning at 9am, to prune shrubs in front and in back, to weed the beds, and to tackle some outside chores. If the weather goes south, we may postpone to the following week, but will make that decision on site.
Masks will be worn. Please bring your favorite pruners, gloves, etc. Call/ contact Nancy Hemsath for more information.
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No In-person Worship During August
Our Sunday worship will be available on Facebook beginning at 9:30am.

*Pastor Karen will be posting a children's message on
Saturday, August 8, at noon. Click the Facebook link above.
You can still view our Facebook page, even if you do not have a Facebook account. Click the link above. (Ignore the bar at the bottom when it opens asking you to sign-in or create an account. You are still able to scroll down through our page. You need to click "not now" on the pop-up page when it again asks you to sign up, then it will go away - - hope that helps!!) :-)
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Pastor Out of the Office
Pastor Karen will be out of the office Aug. 10 - Sept. 4, 2020. In case of emergency, please call the Church office (694-9601), or any of the Church Council members who will then reach a pastor willing to help.
Do not hesitate to call, as Pastor Karen has lined up backup coverage from several pastors.
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We need your Input!
Who--------YOU!
What-------Congregational Conversation with the MSP Committee
When------Thursday, August 13, 6:00 pm
Where-----Online via Zoom
Why--------We want to know - Where do you see Joy’s goals, energy ?
See details below!
This up coming Thursday, 13 August at 6:00 p.m we will have a follow up meeting from MSP meeting held after church on July 19. Our goal is to get your thoughts on three areas that are part of the Ministry Site Profile (MSP) that in its entirety is used to create a description of who we are. The goal - for potential candidates to understand our congregation and our community so that we can fit well together.
Our conversation will be focused on these three areas, and I will share what was brought up during the church meeting to get us started:
- Our Primary Goals
- Our Energy (What is our congregation really excited about right now?)
- Our Partnership (How do we see ourselves as an active participant in ELCA?)
We are all God’s children and what he wants from us is for us to take care of each other - one way we can do that in this terrible time of Covid-19 is to continue to practice distance gathering. Our conversation will take place using the Zoom platform via our various computer devices be that desktop, laptop, tablets, iPads or iPhones.
To Participate via ZOOM
Connect via the following link
And use this Passcode: 015865
You won’t need this if you use the link but just in case the Meeting ID: 837 5534 5170
During the Zoom call do your best to practice good Zoom manners (don’t talk over anyone) and if you are not speaking please keep you computer on mute. There is a participants chat location as well if you want to type in a question when someone else is speaking.
Look forward to seeing you all next Thursday.
-Your MSP Team (Jim Hemsath, Kristi Swain, and Betty Veldhuis)
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Children’s Ministry!
- Watch your mail for a VBS Survey soon.
- Please fill it out and return.
- It will have a direct effect on potential Sunday School this Fall!
Thank you!
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Can you install 2 new Paper Towel Dispensers for us?
We have 2 new “touchless” paper towel dispensers on order for our bathrooms. We will need an Installer. Is this something you can volunteer to do?
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Congratulations Confirmands! |
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Congratulations
to our 2020 Confirmation Class!
Ilkka
Mauri
Riley
Pictured here with Pastor Karen Sonray
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Garage Sale Saturday, Aug. 8
Pete & Paula Johnson's daughter Molly is in Alaska readying her parents' house for sale. She is having an estate sale on Saturday, Aug. 8.
The address is 20240 McKinley View Ave. in Chugiak.
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Congratulations!
Our former intern, Rev. Melissa Johnson and husband, Michael Bradley are new parents to twin girls!
The babies were born July 7.
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Happy (Belated) Birthday, Doris!
Doris Bordine celebrated her 90th birthday on June 19th. Due to the current COVID restrictions, her family was not able to host the huge celebration they had hoped for. Doris and her family are long time friends and members of Joy Lutheran Church.
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Joy of Reading Book Club
The Joy of Reading Book Club meets the 3rd Monday of every month and gets started around 6:30 PM. Even if you haven’t read the book of the month you are still welcome to join us. It’s a fun evening of discussion, sharing of ideas and respectful listening. And lots of socializing and laughter!
Our August book is The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral Life by David Brooks. Sue Weimer will be hosting this on Monday, August 17. She is planning for it to be outside with plenty of social distancing!
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Thank You!
Thank you for your participation in the Fred Meyer Community Rewards Program. 22 households participated in the second quarter of 2020, and Joy Lutheran Church received $67.40.
To learn more and enroll, go to:
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Joy Church Council Members
Sue Weimer, President
Scooter Bentson, Secretary
Tom Bird, Vice President
Debby Bird
Corrine Finnie
Kelly Mullin
Heather Slocum
Clarke Hemphill, Treasurer
Interim Pastor: Rev. Karen Sonray
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The next church council meeting will be
Tuesday, August 11 at 7:00 pm.
Note: Pr. Karen will be out of the office Aug. 10 - Sept. 4, 2020.
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