December Birthdays 5 Michael Babb 5 Tammy Kielty 10 Georgiann Jensen-Bohn 15 Bruce Gallmeier 15 Jordyn Kusske 19 Kristina Holmes 20 Kailee McDonald 23 Warren Kamps 29 Paul Elmstrand 30 Thomas Holmes 31 Travis Magaard

December Anniversary 29 Rick and Tammy Kielty

Please inform Denice of any additions

or corrections. Thank you!

ATTENDANCE 8 a.m. 10:30 a.m.

November 1 17

9:15 a.m. Confirmation Service 39

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November 8 21 24

November 15 21 37

November 22 19 36

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December 6 "Seek My Face" Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler We sometimes hear the voice before we see the face that goes with it. Seek God's face where you hear God's Word. (Daniel) December 13 "The Prophet's Paradox " Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler The prophet Daniel illustrates how to face the facts while never losing faith in how the story ends. (Daniel: 10, 11 and 12) December 20 "Experience God " Speaker: Rev. Dr. Michael Zeigler We will never fully grasp the idea of God, but that doesn't keep us from experiencing God's love for us in Christ. (John 1:1-18) December 27 "Welcome to the Family!" Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Anthony (Tony) Cook The book of Galatians gives us a glimpse inside the family of God. It describes the Christian fami-ly as one that stands firm in Christ's freedom, walks united in the Spirit, and bears one an-other's burdens in love. (Galatians 4:4-7)

Sunday Offerings

November 1—27, 2020

Envelopes + Basket 17,769.00

Expenses 16,361.87

(+over/-under) +1407.13

$1333.33 of each month’s general fund offering is sent to the MN North District for our mission pledge.

Monthly mortgage is $2056.31.

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From Pastor Lewis Women of Joy Minutes The Lutheran Hour Birthdays and Anniversaries December calendar

Joy Lutheran Church 1155 Joy Circle Cambridge, Minnesota 55008 763-689-4355 ptl4joy@yahoo.com

Website: www.joylutheran.net

Church office hours: M—F 8:15 a.m.—3:45 p.m. (Closed Noon—1 p.m.)

Pastor: Rev. Daniel Lewis dan.j.lewis@gmail.com 651-786-9523

Worship Assistant: Judy Lundeen jlundeen69@gmail.com

Please go to joylutheran.net for updates and to watch worship

services online.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Wednesday Advent

Services December 2, 9 & 16

7 p.m. No supper before the services

Christmas Eve and Day services to be determined. Joy’s Leadership Team will wait a while

to see what the COVID situation is and

make a decision on December 15 (the

next Leadership Team meeting)

at the latest.

We have reached the last month of 2020, and what a year this has been! I think it’s safe to say for all of us that this year has not gone according to plan. At best, this year has been inconvenient. At worst, this year has been one of lose and grieving. Because this year has been so challenging it can feel a little strange for us as we head into the Advent and Christmas seasons. It can be hard to enter into a season that is traditionally filled with joy and celebration when you may not feel like cele-brating or may not even be able to have your normal family get-togethers to cele-brate. Yet, as Christians, we truly do have reason for joy this December. In Luke 2:10 we hear how an angel appeared to the Shepherds on Christmas and proclaimed, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the peo-ple.” In this world we may have hardship, trouble, disappointment, and grief, but as Christians we also have the great joy of knowing that our Savior was born on Christmas day. As Christians we have the good news of knowing that Jesus has saved us from this world of sin and that God is with us, even in the midst of chal-lenges and difficulty. In Psalm 27 we read, “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? . . . For He will hide me in His shelter in the day of trouble; He will conceal me under the cover of His tent; He will lift me high upon a rock.” When the world sends trouble our way and we are tempted to give up, despair, and give into fear, God calls us to remember who He is and His promises to us. Jesus is our light and our salvation, and the darkness cannot overcome Him (John 1:5). Even in the day of trouble, God cares for us, protects us, and draws us near to Him. These promises are ours because Jesus was born on Christmas. God does not stay far off, rather He enters into our world and into our suffering to give us hope. So fear not, for behold, we have news of great joy that is for all the people. It is the birth of this living hope that we anticipate and celebrate this December. .

Pastor’s Letter December 2020

NOVEMBER 2020 WOMEN OF JOY MEETING MINUTES November 10th at 9:30 a.m.

Joy Lutheran Church Basement Present: Jan Elder, Elaine Belsheim, Gretchen Beecroft, Diane Althoff, Sara Elmstrand, Carol Gibson, Jessica Nelson Guest, Jessica Nelson, Rum River Zone President, met with the Women of Joy to present informational up-dates. The 2020 spring and fall rallies were cancelled due to the COVID 19 pandemic. Rush City will plan to have the 2021 spring rally in April and Crown will host the 2021 fall rally in October – pandemic pending. The spring planning meeting will be hosted by Rush City in January. It is possible that some of the meetings will be held virtually. The April rally may also be hybrid. Jessica will update our societies as the planning goes forward. The LWML is planning to go ahead with the National Convention held in June. The president and vice-president from each zone will be sent as delegates. We are also looking for a young representative (between the ages of 25 – 35 years) to attend. Any questions can be directed to Jessica and/or Pastor Renstrom, Zone Counselor. Elaine led the Bible Study, “The Power of Words”. From the 2020 Fall LWML Quarterly. President Sara opened the business meeting. The secretary’s minutes were approved as printed. The treasurer’s checkbook has a balance of $1,219.63. $208.00 was earned from the mini harvest festival held between services in October. The memorial in remembrance of Harriet Groth and the retirement gift to Nyla Nelson have been paid as well as our missionary commitments for the remainder of the year. We have also paid $75.00 for our dues which covers the cost of 15 LWML Quarterlies. Old business: Diane shared information from former Pastor Dave Buuck and Brian Buuck regarding mis-sions. Brian stated that he is now a professional translator and is not presently in need of mission support. Pastor Buuck gave Diane background information regarding Tim and Beth Heiney who are missionaries in Guinea, Africa with Global Union Outreach. Carol made a motion that we support Tim and Beth Heiney be-ginning in January with a $25.00 per month stipend. Elaine seconded the motion. MMSC New business: With the change of treasurer, we need to submit a new signature card to First Bank and Trust in Cambridge for our checking account. A motion was made by Elaine to remove Marilyn Benting’s name from the Women of Joy checking account signature card and add Diane Althoff’s and Sara Elmstrand’s names to the Women of Joy checking signature card. Gretchen seconded the motion. MMSC.

*Permission to hold the annual Women of Joy Advent Brunch (minus the brunch) was obtained from the Leadership Committee. It will be held Saturday, December 5th in the sanctuary. Fellowship will begin at 9:00 a.m., with coffee and juice provided following COVID 19 protocols. The program will be themed, “The Joy of Advent”, celebrating also the Women of Joy’s 50th Anniversary. Our featured guest will be Jenni Thyng, a singer from the local area. We plan to have some exhibits on display of past projects and will take an offering to go to MITES. The tickets will be $5.00 and guests will be able to sit with their host as per COVID 19 regu-

lations. The congregation will be updated if there are any changes. *Advent Brunch has been cancelled. An offering for MITES and the Women of Joy general fund was collected.

The meeting closed with general prayers, prayers for loved ones and members and the Lord’s Prayer. Thank you to Elaine for leading the Bible Study. Next meeting: Tuesday, January 12th at 9:30 a.m. Carol Gibson, Secretary