IN THIS ISSUE:
5th Sunday Benevolence: The Children's Home Project
"Send-Her" Reveal
God's Work, Our Hands
Godly Play
East Campus Project Update
and much more!
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5TH SUNDAY BENEVOLENCE:
Our next 5th Sunday Benevolence of 2026 will be observed on August 30 and will benefit The Children’s Home Project.
Jenny Kast, founder and director of The Children’s Home Project, will be the Guest Preacher during worship.
Their mission is to provide education, therapy, love, and stability so that children can grow up to live independent, purposeful lives.
Remember: 5th Sunday benevolences are above and beyond your regular giving!
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GOD'S WORK, OUR HANDS:
The God's Work, Our Hand's workday is scheduled for September 13. This is the Sunday where participants put their faith into action through service projects in the community.
We're currently taking suggestions for possible service projects.
Please email your ideas to Grace Mueller
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GODLY PLAY:
Returns Sunday, September 6!
Godly Play will be held at 10:30am, in the children’s classroom.
Making meaning through story, wonder, and play. Experience it!
Questions? Contact Diana Ball
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SOJ SUMMER BINGO:
If you’ve turned in your Bingo card and received your small prize, please let Pastor Megan know so you can be entered into the Grand Prize drawing on August 30!
Bingo cards and dot stickers are available on the resource table. BINGO’s can still be claimed through Sunday, August 30.
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EAST CAMPUS UPDATE:
Fascia and soffit repair work will begin tomorrow and continue next week on the Old Juan Seguin School Building.
Questions? Please contact Cathy Cordes or Sharon Villalpando.
Thank you for your continued support!
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Join Us for Pastor Megan’s “Send-Her” Reveal!
Mark your calendars for Sunday, August 30!
During announcements, we’ll find out together as a congregation whether Pastor Megan has been selected for the Lilly Endowment’s Clergy Renewal Leave for Summer 2027—an opportunity designed to provide clergy with a meaningful time of renewal, rest, and spiritual refreshment. Pastor Megan will be finding out at the same time as everyone!
Come worship with us, and share in the excitement. We can’t wait to reveal the news together!
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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS!
Please join us in giving a warm welcome to our newest members:
Randy & Rhonda Cushatt
Carolyn Turner
Mary Jane & Wayne Windle
Renee Cutcher
Allison Cutcher
Sonny Cutcher (not pictured)
Kim Saunders
We’re so glad to have you as part of Spirit of Joy!
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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
Bob Cantu
Patsy Heckmann
MILITARY:
Jordan Kranda (Grandson-in-Law of Craig & Lorna Wagner)
FAMILY OF MEMBERS:
Ron Janssen (Brother of Pam Sagebiel), Troy Currie (Great Nephew of Milly Watson), Bill Lester (Father of Rebecca Clark), Randy Cushatt (Husband of Rhonda Cushatt), Sean Stevens (Son of Debbie and Ken Stevens), John Semmler (Brother-in-Law of Chris Frels), Donald Olson (Grandfather of Pastor Megan), Jennifer Bulgerin (Niece of Bobbie Maddox)
FRIENDS OF MEMBERS:
Richard Coufal (Friend of Rick and Jennifer Ehlers), Cindy Scheffel (Friend of Sharon Frels), Mike Burris (Friend of Marvel and Bobbie Maddox), Sherry 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.
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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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August 30:
Assisting Minister: Jessica Cain
Lay Reader: Grace Mueller
In-Person Greeter: Bobbie Maddox
Online Greeter: Mark Shellard
Ushers: Arlynn Hartfiel, Mike Peters
PrayGround: Caitlin Andima, Liz Greinke
Altar Setup: Helen Mycue, Nancy Hartfiel
Communion Assistants: Jennifer and Rick Ehlers, Milly Watson
Worship Slide Technician: Stan Meyer
Flowers: Craig and Lorna Wagner
Refreshments: Need Someone
Kitchen Manager: Nancy Doerr
Council Members Lock-Up: Helen Mycue
Council Member Count Money: AJ Sjolander
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September 6:
Assisting Minister: Patti Buckley
Lay Reader: Carolyn Turner
In-Person Greeter: Diane Lippe
Online Greeter: Emily Khalil
Ushers: Larry Lippe, Craig Wagner
PrayGround: Cathy Cordes, Jessica Cain
Altar Setup: Grace Mueller, Rhonda Westerfield
Communion Assistants: Sharon Villalpando, Karen Wallock, Babs Kiel
Worship Slide Technician: Nancy Hartfiel
Flowers: Need Someone
Refreshments: Need Someone
Kitchen Manager: Jennifer Ehlers
Council Members Lock-Up: Xander Khalil
Council Member Count Money: Bruce Clark
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*Friday, August 28, from 7:30am to 11:00am
(GROUP 2)
*Saturday, August 29, from 7:30am to 11:00am
(GROUP 2)
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*Friday, September 4, from 7:30am to 11:00am
(GROUP 3)
*Saturday, September 5, from 7:30am to 11:00am
(GROUP 3)
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