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Relevant + Hopeful + Generous December 1-8, 2019
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Upcoming Events at a glance (and quick links)
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Fall Schedule
Traditional Worship Service 8:15-9:15 AM
Mom's Group/Faith Formation/Fellowship Time 9:15-10:00 AM
Contemporary Worship Service 10:15-11:15 AM
Sunday School 10:15-11:15 AM
Fellowship Time 11:15-12 Noon
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Advent Vespers Worship at Joy on Sunday Nights
We are trying something new. This year we will have a 1/2 hour
Advent Worship service on Sunday nights at
6:30pm starting Dec. 1. This will be an informal worship time to help us prepare for Christmas.
Each week we will also offer an
ADVENT-ure at 5:30
The ADVENT-ure will begin with a simple soup supper followed by a family-friendly Advent activity. On Dec. 1 we will work on making an Advent log to be used for your family devotions during the season of Advent. Also each family will receive a FREE
Advent kit (called Families Celebrate) with all kinds of resources and ideas to help you keep the focus the meaning of Christmas.
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Advent Devotions from Synod
Here is one more resource you make want to make use of especially if you are travelling and miss worship
Advent Devotional
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Looking Ahead To December
Sunday, December 22nd Advent Service will include a 'Quiet Christmas' for those who are grieving or want quiet reflection time.
We will have Worship Services at 3:00, 5:00 and 9:00 PM on Tuesday, 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. No Worship Service or activities on Christmas Day.
Sunday, December 29th, there will be one Blended Worship Service at 9:30 AM.
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Thinking about becoming a member of Joy?
If you have been attending awhile and would like to become an official "member" of Joy Lutheran we can help you with that. If you have questions about what membership means, visit with Pastor Steve. After the first of the year we will have an Orientation for New Members but you can fill out the paperwork anytime...just contact the office.
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Thanks to All Who Participated in the 2019 Treats and Treasures Sale!
Thank you to all who helped make the JWELCA "Treat and Treasures" event on Saturday, November 23rd so successful. A total of about $2700 was raised! These monies will be used to support JWELCA contributions to our church, our community, and our mission outreach. This is the major fundraising event for JWELCA so we really do appreciate all who supported this event in any way.
Thanks to everyone who came and purchased something and thanks to everyone who donated cookies, baked goods, or items for the Country Store or Granny's Attic! Special thanks also to all who donated lefse making ingredients and to all who helped make the lefse! Thanks to those women who made items for sale at the Country Store. Finally, thanks to the Card Ministry for all the cards and gift items they made for sale.
Special thanks to the following people who made it all happen:
The lefse makers who peeled 150 pounds of potatoes and made 198 packages of lefse: Norm and Shirley Johnson, Pastor Steve and Diane Meyer, Lee and Joan Northouse, Ken and Deanna Roen, Barney Voelker, Tom Voelker, Marv Lindseth, Wilma Timm, Sue Nelson, Bobbie Flatz, Patti Schultz, Rosie Culhane, Pauline Volkman, Phyllis and Dick Hoffmann, Rosie Culhane, Bill Satchell, Christy Canfield, Shannon Clarke, Cindy McNeill, Tag Johnson, Barb Turner, Chris Stanke, Phyllis Witt, Arlo Thompson, Jane Keezer, Ken and Loretta Knight.
The people who donated ingredients for the lefse making: Hope Olson, Elaine Most, Carol Peterson, Karen Lehman, Ken and Linda Wilson, Sue Nelson, Debbie Nahorniak, Diane Meyer, Cathy Martin, Lynda Johnson, Shannon Clarke, Susan Knutson, Joyce Booth, Jayne Parmeter, Nichole Doyle, and Marcia Lindseth.
Thrivent Financial for Lutherans for $250 for a Thrivent Action Team fundraiser
that helped with the purchase of some of the lefse making ingredients.
Overall Chairs:
Linda Wilson and Cathy Martin; Publicity: Emilie Horken; Cookie Walk: Hope Olson, Georgia Friedel; Kitchen: Joyce Booth, Donna Zerahn, Jayne Parmeter; Bake Sale: Joan Schaack; Set-Up and Take-Down: Linda and Ken Wilson; Cathy Martin, Chris Stanke, Ken Roen, Hope Olson, Joyce Booth, Diane Meyer, Georgia Freidel, Joan Schaack, Joy Youth; Cashiers: Sandy Satchell, Chris Stanke; Joy's Card Ministry: Sharyn Calton, Sue Hood; Country Store: Joan Schaack, Linda Johnson, Wilma Timm, Debbie Nahorniak.
(Please forgive if we have forgotten to mention anyone who helped with this big event.)
As one can see, it takes a lot of people working together to make the "Treats and Treasures" event a successful one. So again, thanks to all for working, contributing, and supporting this big event!
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The code to the side door by the kitchen has been changed. Please call the office if you need it.
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Time For Christmas 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 15th.
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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Wednesday Night Supper
Wednesday Night Supper time is 5:15-6:30 pm. A Vegan, Gluten-Free or Hot Dog/Chips option is always offered. Bring a friend or neighbor. A free will donation is gratefully accepted.
All are welcome here!
December Menu
4th ~ Pork Stew
11th ~ Ham Balls
18th ~ Chow Mein
25th ~ MERRY CHRISTMAS! NO WEDNESDAY NIGHT SUPPER
Wednesday Night Super Supper Heroes
2-3 Per Shift. Early=4:30-6. Late=6-7:30. Sign up to be a Super Supper Hero on the Monthly Church Service Helpers List, or by calling the Joy Office.
**We really need helpers to make Wednesday Night Suppers work! Please consider helping!**
December
4th-Early=Mike V., Hope Olson, Late=OPEN
11th-Early=Mike V., Kris Swanson, Late=Amanda C
18th-Early=OPEN, Late=OPEN
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Alternative Gift Fair
Are you making your Christmas shopping list? Are you planning your shopping trips? Remember that Joy will again have an ALTERNATIVE GIFT FAIR where you can purchase a meaningful gift for people in need throughout the world.
Plan to purchase a pig, goat, farming tools, school supplies, a blanket, mosquito net, food at a soup kitchen, or another useful gift through the ELCA's Good Gift Program.
The Gift Fair will be held after each service on December 8th and 15th.
Make a difference with your purchase of these life-changing gifts!
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Christmas Mission Project 2019
We will not be doing shoeboxes this year ~ INSTEAD...we are focusing locally here in Prescott!!
In coordination with Prescott Food Pantry and Prescott Schools, we will be providing hygiene kits to local people in need.
Please take a bag, fill it with the requested items, and return to Joy. We will distribute the bags to families and individuals in Need for the Holidays and beyond.
Thank you for your generosity!
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TIS THE SEASON...
Even if it feels like January, we all know better. We are actually moving into the Advent Season and preparing for Christmas. Our Church library has many selections to get us into the mood. Whether it is watching a movie, listening to music or reading a good book while it is snowing outside, our library might have just what you are looking for. Check out the bulletin board for some possible ideas; then find them on the table in the library. Please check out your choices by leaving the signed card in the "Checkout" (blue) box. Place all returns in the "Return" container on the bottom shelf and the library committee will take care of them. Please return items in a timely manner so that others can also enjoy. Thank you. Joy's Library Committee.
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A HUGE THANK YOU from the Joyful Bells
Another load of cans just brought in $36.00 for music. We are most grateful! Please keep the cans coming. There is a large wooden collection box for cans and other misc. recyclables by the side door in the youth area/kitchen. EVERY can helps keep the Joyful Bells playing their beautiful music for Joy.
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Thank You Boy Scouts!
Thank You, Boy Scout Troop #133, for the generous gift of this beautiful cross wreath!
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Magic of Christmas:
Join Bells of the Bluffs on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019, 6:30 p.m., at Pleasant Hill Library in Hastings for a family-friendly event celebrating magic, Christmas, music and fun! This Bells and Books concert will feature magician and comedian Kristoffer Olson, along with familiar musical favorites, audience participation and holiday readings. Pleasant Hill Library is located at 1490 South Frontage Road, Hastings, Minnesota.
Robyn Keyport, Joan and Lee Northouse perform in this group.
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Thrivent Update Oct 27th, 2019
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Thrivent Action Team Projects:
2017- 60 projects approved for $15,000
2018- 65 projects approved for $16,250
2019 YTD as of 10/27 -62 -for $15,500
Thrivent Choice Dollars:
2017 Dollars directed to Joy - $3,093
2018 Dollars directed to Joy - $4,018
2019 YTD Dollars as of 10/15- $2,257
Total Dollars Donated to Joy: $56,118
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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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 Weekly Calendar
1 Sunday-First Sunday of Advent
8:15-9:15am Traditional Worship Service
10:15 Sunday School
10:15-11:15am Contemporary Worship Service
11:15-12:15pm Fellowship Time
5:30-6:30pm ADVENT-ure Soup Supper and Activity
6:30-7:00pm Advent Worship Service
6:30-7:30pm Joyful Bells Practice
2:00-3:00pm High School Cleaning Group
2-3pm Staff Meeting
5:15-6:30pm Wednesday Night Supper-Pork Stew
6:30-7:30 Shift 6/7
6:30-7:30pm Joy Choir Practice
6:30-7:45pm Confirmation
1:30-2:30 pm Joy Cleaning Crew
6 Friday
Prescott Scout Troop #133 Overnight at Joy
7 Saturday
7:30-8:30 am Men's Breakfast & Bible Study
8 Sunday
Alternative Gift Fair-After BOTH Worship Services
8:15-9:15am Traditional Worship Service
9:25-10:10am Faith Formation
10:15-11:15am Contemporary Worship Service
10:15am Sunday School-Christmas Program Photo Shoot
11:15-12:15pm Fellowship Time
5:30-6:30pm ADVENT-ure Soup Supper and Activity
6:30-7:00pm Advent Worship Service
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JOY YOUTH
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Joy Church will have a Christmas Program Photo Shoot on Sunday, December 8th, at 10:15 AM. Please note this will take place during our Sunday School time. Students are invited to come to church and we will provide costumes to tell the Christmas story.
PreK and K-Animals and Shepherds
1st and 2nd Grade-Angles and Wisemen
3rd and 4th Grade-Inn Keepers and S
oldiers
5th Grade-Main
Characters
(Mary, Joseph, King Herod, etc.)
Then on Sunday, December 15th, you can see yourself on the big screen in church as we will be presenting our Sunday School Christmas Program Photo Slideshow at the 8:15 and 10:15 AM Worship Services.
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Sunday school starts Sunday, September 15 at 10:15 AM
Click the link below for PreK-5th Grade Registration and Details
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SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION
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September 18th | 7:30-7:45pm
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ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW OPEN Confirmation for 8th and 9th graders stars Wednesday September 18th with a parent and student meeting. Click the link for details and online registration
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CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION
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Registration now open for SHIFT 67
Meets Wednesday nights at Joy Church
6:30-7:30pm
6th and 7th grade students
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SHIFT 6/7 REGISTRATION
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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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Joy welcomes the Caregivers Support Group. Meeting on the 2nd Thursday of each month in the Fireside Room.
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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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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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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Repeat
Joy Lutheran Church accepts many items for recycling...Eyeglasses, Ink/Toner Cartridges, Cell Phones, Plastic Bottles, Soup Cans, Pop Cans, etc.
The cans actually help raise funds for Joy's Bell Choir!!
Eyeglasses and cell phones assist others that could not otherwise afford them or do not have access to them!
Deposit any items in the front entryway or in the recycle bins by the kitchen area side door. Thank You!
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News from the Prayer Shawl Ministry-CALLING ALL CRAFTERS!
Time has come to replenish our supply of items for the Prayer Shawl Ministry. If you sew, crochet, knit, quilt or can tie a blanket, we could use your skills!
The cooler months are right on our doorstep and we will be doing projects indoors soon.
Some examples of items we could use: Shawls, scarves, lap blankets, small hand pillows, fleece children's blankets or your very own unique creation to share with those in need.
For more information. contact Emile Horken 715.262.4728 or Linda Wilson 715.262.0045
Shawls can be found on the Prayer Shawl Ladder in the Narthex. If you, or someone you know, is in need of a prayer shawl because of illness or other condition, please feel free to 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
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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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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 8:15 Traditional
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Sunday 10:15 Contemporary
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TOTAL
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Sunday School
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October 27
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42
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75
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117
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29
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November 3
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57
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128
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185
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37
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November 10
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48
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135
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183
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40
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November 17
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85
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127
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212
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33
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November 24
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47
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97
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144
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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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October 20
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$355.00
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$1,112.00
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$1,467.00
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$720.00
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October 27
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$4,194.14
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$7,974.00
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$12,168.14
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$2,843.00
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November 3
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$1,472.50
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$215.00
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$1,687.50
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$2,982.21
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November 10
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$1,083.25
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$6,199.00
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$7,282.25
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$858.00
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November 17
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$3,527.00
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$1,112.00
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$4,639.00
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$615.00
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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 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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COFFEE CUPS
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WELCOME DESK
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USHERS-All Month
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Candles
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Prayer
Reader
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Dec 1
8:15 AM
Al & Sue Nelson
10:15 AM
The Peter Gray Family
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Dec 1
8:15 AM
Tom Peterson
10:15 AM
Cathy Martin
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Dec 1
OPEN
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Dec 1
Hope Olson
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8:15 AM
Jim & Bobbie Flatz, Pete French
10:15 AM
The Kleinschmidt
Family
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Dec 1
10:15 AM
OPEN
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Dec 1
10:15 AM
Stella O'Reilly
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Dec 8
8:15 AM
Tag & Lynda
Johnson
10:15 AM
The Banitt Family
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Dec 8
8:15 AM
Gloria Sebion
10:15 AM
Kathy Sommer
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Dec 8
The Banitt Family
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Dec 8
Sandy Satchell
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8:15 AM
Jim & Bobbie Flatz, Pete French
10:15 AM
The Kleinschmidt
Family
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Dec 8
10:15 AM
Emmett Stoeckel
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Dec 8
10:15 AM
Elisa Stoeckel
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