IN THIS ISSUE:
Campfire Easter Vigil Moved to Spirit of Joy
Spring Fiesta & Juan Seguin School Reunion
Communion Instruction Class
Water to Thrive Benefit at SOJ
Compass: Summer 2026
Spring Stream Cleanup Day
and much more!
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CAMPFIRE EASTER VIGIL MOVED TO SOJ:
Due to the possibility of inclement weather on Saturday night, the Easter Vigil will be held at Spirit of Joy.
We are hopeful to gather outdoors in the courtyard, but we will move inside if necessary. A Silent Wilderness Walk is also planned for 6:00pm.
Join us for a relaxed, family-friendly evening as we gather around the fire to celebrate the hope of Easter. Children are especially welcome and encouraged to participate!
Please bring your own lawn chairs and come ready for a time of fellowship, stories, and fun.
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Congrats to the Spirit of Joy kids who completed their communion instruction class this week: Eleanor Andima, Decklynn Ballard, Lake Cordes, Kai Greinke, Quinn Greinke, and Ryan Terry!
We are recognizing and blessing them at our Maundy Thursday service. As part of the class they each painted a chalice that we will be using in worship for the next year. We pray that God‘s grace would continue to abound as they join with us at the table!
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COMMUNITY GARDEN: RADISHES
The radishes in the community garden’s southwest bed are ready to be harvested.
They’re at their peak right now—crisp, flavorful, and just waiting to be picked. Enjoy the fresh rewards!
Grab them while you can before we need to make room for Squash.
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FLOWERS & REFRESHMENTS:
Flowers and Refreshments (juice/bakery items) are needed throughout April. You're welcome to pair up with someone or donate $30 to cover the cost.
The signup sheets for both are located on the
resource table in the sanctuary.
Questions? Contact Sharon Frels
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TLU's Water to Thrive 2026 Benefit Dinner & Silent Auction:
Are you interested in donating a Silent Auction item or basket this year?
Please bring it to the church office by Tuesday, April 21. Each auction item needs a list of items donated with the estimated value, the name of the donor, and a name for the basket.
Questions? Contact Nicole Bloodgood, TLU Water to Thrive President.
More information below...
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Please join us for the 13th Annual Geronimo and Alligator Creeks Spring Cleanup event - this is your chance to get out and make a difference in your community by picking up litter and keeping it out of our waterways!
Volunteers will receive free breakfast tacos, coffee, and event t-shirts while supplies last. CLICK HERE to register today!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Prayer Requests:
Government and Elected Officials
MEMBERS:
Lynna Kraus
Patsy Heckmann
MILITARY:
Jordan Kranda (Grandson-in-Law of Craig & Lorna Wagner)
FAMILY OF MEMBERS:
Randy Cushatt (Husband of Rhonda Cushatt), Sean Stevens (Son of Debbie and Ken Stevens), Mary Short (Sister of Lynna Kraus and Nancy Kempf), Jackie Ross (Cousin of Denise Crettenden), Judy and John Semmler (Sister & Brother-in-Law of Chris Frels), Donald Olson (Grandfather of Pastor Megan), Dan Clark (Brother of Stephen Clark), Jeff Clark (Brother of Bruce Clark), Bill Lester (Father of Rebecca Clark), Michele Buckley (Sister of Patty Buckley), Jennifer Bulgerin (Niece of Bobbie Maddox)
FRIENDS OF MEMBERS:
Sherry Moltz (Friend of Martha Rinn), Gail Damerau (Friend of Sharon Frels), Megan Neville (Friend of Denise Crettenden), Rose Mercado (Friend of Mary Ruby), 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.
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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.
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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.
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SOJ
CALENDAR:
Want to know what’s going on at SOJ this month?
Click on the link below to access our PUBLIC calendar.
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April 2:
Maundy Thursday
Assisting Minister: Leah Matocha
Lay Reader: Grace Mueller
In-Person Greeter: Cathy Cordes
Online Greeter: Mark Shellard
Ushers: Chris Frels, Craig Wagner
Altar Setup: Patti Buckley, Rhonda Westerfield
Communion Assistants: Rhonda Westerfield, Jennifer and Rick Ehlers, Pam and Craig Sagebiel
Worship Slide Technician: Sharon Frels
Council Member Lock-Up: Xander Khalil
Council Member Count Money: Bruce Clark
April 3:
Good Friday
Lay Readers: Lorne Davis, Rhonda Westerfield
In-Person Greeter: Helen Mycue
Online Greeter: Sharon Frels
Ushers: Hoch Strauss, Rick Ehlers
Worship Slide Technician: Sharon Villalpando
Council Member Lock-Up: Martha Rinn
Council Member Count Money: Lorne Davis
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April 4:
Easter Campfire Vigil (7pm)
Irma Lewis Seguin Outdoor Learning Center
Assisting Minister: Alfrieda Leiter
Lay Reader: Kathy Yandell
Story Tellers: Wes and Jessica Cain, Abigail and Eleanor Crettenden, Rhonda Westerfield, Kaz Shellard, Grace Mueller
Helpers: Abigail Crettenden, Kaz Shellard,
Jessica Cain
Altar Setup: Patti Buckley, Grace Mueller
Communion Assistants: Nancy and Arlynn Hartfiel, Emily Khalil
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April 5:
Easter Sunday (9:30am)
Assisting Minister: Jim Germann
Lay Reader: Patti Buckley
In-Person Greeter: Milly Watson
Online Greeter: Emily Khalil
Ushers: Nick Franzen, Mike Peters
PrayGround: Liz Greinke, Caitlin Andima
Altar Setup: Patti Buckley, Helen Mycue
Communion Assistants: Karen Jones, Bobbie Maddox, Craig Wagner
Worship Slide Technician: Dave Legore
Flowers: Mike and Marj Peters
Refreshments: Rick and Jennifer Ehlers
Kitchen Manager: Heidi Franzen
Council Member Lock-Up: Bruce Clark
Council Member Count Money: Karen Jones
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April 12:
Assisting Minister: Arlynn Hartfiel
Lay Reader: Christa Strauss
In-Person Greeter: Sharon Frels
Online Greeter: Sharon Frels
Ushers: Rick Ehlers, Milly Watson
PrayGround: Cathy Cordes, Patti Buckley
Altar Setup: Patti Buckley, Heidi Franzen
Communion Assistants: Sharon Villalpando, Emily and Xander Khalil
Worship Slide Technician: Stan Meyer
Flowers: Need Someone
Refreshments: Need Someone
Kitchen Manager: Heidi Franzen
Council Member Lock-Up: Lorne Davis
Council Member Count Money: Xander Khalil
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*Friday, April 3, from 7:30am to 11:00am
(GROUP 2)
*Saturday, April 4, from 7:30am to 11:00am
(GROUP 2)
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*Friday, April 10, from 7:30am to 11:00am
(GROUP 3)
*Saturday, April 11, from 7:30am to 11:00am
(GROUP 3)
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