IN THIS ISSUE:
Holy Week
Geronimo & Alligator Creeks Spring Stream Cleanup Day
America's Unholy Ghosts: 5-week Film Series at Spirit of Joy
Cross Trails Ministry Summer Camps
WIN Project: Purses Needed
Breeze Online Church Directory
New Member Welcome Ceremony
SOJ Financial Update
and much more!
| | | |
12th Annual Community Stream Cleanup for Geronimo and Alligator Creeks:
On April 12, 2025, the Geronimo and Alligator Creeks Watershed Partnership will host its annual Spring Stream Cleanup in Seguin and New Braunfels.
Individuals, volunteer groups, businesses, churches, and other organizations are invited to join the Partnership in picking up litter from stream banks, roadways, and other public spaces. Participation in the event is free, and volunteers will receive breakfast tacos, coffee, event t-shirts, and cleanup supplies at the cleanup launch sites.
To ensure adequate supplies for all volunteers, participants are asked to pre-register for free at www.geronimocreek.org. This event will begin at 9 a.m. and volunteers will meet at the Seguin ISD Irma Lewis Outdoor Learning Center (1865 E US Highway 90, Seguin) or Oak Creek Elementary School in New Braunfels (3060 Goodwin Ln, New Braunfels).
To learn more about this program, contact Annalee Epps.
| |
|
The Work of The People | Film Series | America's Unholy Ghosts: The Racist Roots of Our Faith and Politics
Join us for this 5-week contemplative film series that begins on Wednesday, April 30th, (from 5:15pm to 6:15pm) at Spirit of Joy!
MLK challenged us to investigate the "ideational roots of our hate," and that's what author Joel Edward Goza opens up for us in these films created around some of the themes in his book America's Unholy Ghosts.
The five-session series includes 8 conversation films with Joel, and a discernment and discussion guide with practices to consider, written by Danielle Fanfair.
There is a sign-up sheet on the resource table in the back of the sanctuary. Each week will be a potluck as well, so bring a dish to share!
Contact Pastor Megan for more information.
| | | |
|
Cross Trails Ministry Summer Camps:
Do you have an elementary-age or high schooler interested in attending summer camp through Cross Trails Ministry? If so, Spirit of Joy has a fund to cover the cost!
Contact Pastor Megan for more details. She will be attending Ebert Ranch Camp, July 6-11.
CLICK HERE for more information on summer camps via Cross Tails Ministry's website.
| | | |
| | |
Purses Needed for WIN Project:
WIN (Women in Need) is in serious need of purses. We fill gently-used purses with items (travel-sized shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion, toothbrush, toothpaste, feminine products, etc) and distribute 10 monthly to the Salvation Army and Thriving Hearts.
Please drop off your purses and any toiletries during office hours.
Contact Karen Wallock for any questions you may have.
| | | |
|
Want to improve the way you look on Breeze?
Have you had a look at your photograph on our online church directory, Breeze? And then, have you just sighed?
We can fix that! All it takes is a fresh picture taken on one of the upcoming Sundays. Stan Meyer can improve the way you look. And, if you are one of those with NO picture and thus a very unflattering blank look on your face, he can help with that too!
No appointment necessary; just watch out for Stan.
| | | | New Members Welcome Ceremony: On Sunday, April 6, 2025, Spirit of Joy welcomed newly installed members Enrique, Emily and son Henry Delgado, Milly Watson, Bernard, Caitlin, son Gerarrd and daughter Eleanor Andima, Becky Geinzer, Andy Fisher, Nanette and Greg Dew, Gene Fonda and Pat Hoppe. Welcome to the Spirit of Joy family! | | |
SCHEDULE TIME WITH PASTOR MEGAN:
You may now use the following link to schedule a meeting (personal or business) with Pastor Megan.
This links directly with her schedule, so no worries about duplication. Contact Chris with any questions.
| | |
SAFE CAMPUS
NOTICE:
Spirit of Joy is a welcoming and inclusive community. For everyone's safety, our campus is gun-free, smoke-free, and drug-free both inside and outside of all buildings.
The use of alcohol is restricted and permitted only with prior Council permission.
| | |
VISIT
US:
Monday through Thursday:
9:00AM to 4:00PM
Friday: by appointment only.
Worship is held Sundays at 9:30am in our Worship Center.
| |
Prayer Requests:
Government and Elected Officials
MEMBERS:
Lynna Kraus
Jessica Miles-Wallace
Duane Flink
MILITARY:
Jordan Kranda (Grandson-in-Law of Craig & Lorna Wagner)
FAMILY OF MEMBERS:
Janyce Dreibrodt (Grandmother-in-Law of Sara Sanchez), Jason Bounds (Son-in-Law of Alfrieda Leiter), Family of Don Moline (Brother of Jon Moline), Bill Lester (Father of Rebecca Clark), Kassie Braune (Granddaughter of Pam and Crag Sagebiel), Cheryl Morton (Sister of Cynthia Points), (Robert Payne (Cousin of Denise Crettenden), Martin Jendrush (Ex-Husband of Janene Jendrush), Alan Jendrush (Ex-Brother-in-law of Janene Jendrush), Karen Craig (Niece of Jeanette and Cousin of Stephen and Nathan Doerr), Jan Gordon (Sister of Chris Frels), Michele Buckley (Sister of Patty Buckley), Mary Lee Alexander (Aunt of Denise Crettenden), Jennifer Bulgerin (Niece of Bobbie Maddox), Judy Semmler (Sister of Chris Frels)
FRIENDS OF MEMBERS:
Kristen Krueger, (Friend of Arlynn and Nancy Hartfiel), Janine Moltz (Friend of Martha Rinn), Jeanna Black (Friend of Alfrieda Leiter)
If you would like to add any name, please send an email to chris@spiritofjoylc.com. We will include all individuals with health, emotional or family/work issues for a period of two weeks. At the end of that period, their name will be removed if a call/email has not been received regarding their continued inclusion.
| | | | |
SUNDAY WORSHIP LIVESTREAM LINK:
Can’t make it to Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church for worship?
THE 9:30AM Service streams LIVE every Sunday on YOUTUBE.
| | |
BREEZE:
Having issues accessing your BREEZE account? Stan Meyer is here to help!
Email Stan if you want to change something in your profile, or update your password.
| | |
SOJ
CALENDAR:
Want to know what’s going on at SOJ this month?
Click on the link below to access our PUBLIC calendar.
| | |
April 13:
Assisting Minister: Lorna Wagner
In-Person Greeter: Cynthia Points
Online Greeter: Patti Buckley
Ushers: Arlynn Hartfiel, Calvin Points
PrayGround and Dieter Duty: Toni Winters, Jennifer Ehlers
Altar Setup: Grace Mueller, Cathy Cordes
Worship Slide Technician: Denise Crettenden
Flowers: Rhonda Westerfield
Refreshments: Calvin and Cynthia Points
Kitchen Manager: Diane Lippe
Council Members Lock-Up: Mark Shellard
Council Member Count Money: Martha Rinn
| |  | |
April 17:
Maundy Thursday
Assisting Minister: Jennifer Ehlers
Lay Reader: Karen Jones
In-Person Greeter: Sharon Frels
Online Greeter: Patti Buckley
Ushers: Marvel Maddox, Chris Frels
Altar Setup: Grace Mueller, Rick Ehlers
Worship Slide Technician: Sharon Frels
Council Members Lock-Up: Helen Mycue
Council Member Count Money: Karen Jones
| | |
April 20:
Easter Sunrise
Assisting Minister: Helen Mycue
Lay Reader: Heidi Franzen
In-Person Greeter: Karen Clark
Ushers: Rick Ehlers, Mike Peters
Altar Setup: Grace Mueller, Helen Mycue
Communion Assistants: Craig and Pam Sagebiel, Patti Buckley
| | | |
April 20:
Easter Sunday
Assisting Minister: Dayna Cantu
Lay Reader: Mark Shellard
In-Person Greeter: Craig Sagebiel
Online Greeter: Beth Bronk
Ushers: Craig Wagner, Calvin Points
PrayGround and Dieter Duty: Denise and Eleanor Crettenden
Altar Setup: Grace Mueller, Helen Mycue
Communion Assistants: Arlynn and Nancy Hartfiel, Karen Jones
Worship Slide Technician: Sharon Villalpando
Flowers: Rick and Jennifer Ehlers
Refreshments: Rick and Jennifer Ehlers
Kitchen Manager: Diane Lippe
Council Members Lock-Up: Sandra Moline
Council Member Count Money: Tim Clark
| | |
*Friday, April 11, from 7:30am to 11:00am
(GROUP 3)
*Saturday, April 12, from 7:30am to 11:00am
(GROUP 3)
| | | |
*Friday, April 18, from 7:30am to 11:00am
(GROUP 1)
*Saturday, April 19, from 7:30am to 11:00am
(GROUP 1)
| | | | |
