LENTEN SEASON: February 18 to April 2

Before every midweek Lenten Supper (6:00pm) and Service (7:00pm), we'll be taking Wilderness Walks on the trail near Spirit of Joy, starting at 5pm. Join us!

March 4: The next midweek meal will be salad & sandwiches and will be hosted by SOJ's WELCA group. Come enjoy these casual, stress-free meals!



And They’re Off…

With young Dieter leading the way, a good group of the SoJ family set off on their first “Wilderness Walk” before returning to the church for a pasta supper sponsored by the Compass youth. Pastor Megan, accompanied by Choir Director Luke Leverett, then led the Holden’s Evening Service.

Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Grant:

There have been so many words of encouragement and support for the decision to apply for a Clergy Renewal grant from the Lilly Endowment. Thank you. It’s an exciting idea. The grant will enable Pastor Megan to take a paid leave during the summer of 2027 to engage in study, travel, and spiritual renewal. Many pastors are fortunate to have Renewal Leaves; in her 16 years of pastoral ministry, Pastor Megan has not. It’s time. And the congregation has every reason to be just as excited as she. We both will benefit from the opportunity to renew and refresh if we are awarded a grant. A “Clergy Leave Committee” (Becca Clark, Sharon Frels, Marvel Maddox, and Stan Meyer) is developing ideas and plans for the congregation for that summer. 

The deadline to submit our “Clergy Renewal Proposal” is approaching. We have made considerable progress completing the two sections that are at the center of our proposal: the description of the “Rationale and Design” of the Renewal Leave, and the “Program Outline & Budget.” Our target to hit the “submit” button is March 8. We will have to wait until September 1, however, to know if we were named as one of the national recipients. Please see Romans 15:13.

MARCH FOR PEACE: Pastor Megan will be attending this event on Saturday - joining at St. Joseph's Catholic Church (535 New Laredo Hwy) at 12pm. This will be a 4-mile walk at this point in the march. Interested in joining or carpooling? Contact Pastor Megan

Or, feel free to meet up at St. Henry's Catholic Church (1619 S. Flores) at 2pm for a shorter walk of 1.5 miles.

And be sure to wear your "God's Work, Our Hands" or Spirit of Joy t-shirts!!!

YOU'RE ALWAYS WELCOME:

No stiff or stodgy greetings when you come to Spirit of Joy. Delightful and delighted ushers like Rick Ehlers, Calvin Points and Marvel Maddox make sure “All are Welcomed.”

It’s never too late… if you’d like to help spread the welcome as an usher or greeter, contact Sharon Frels.

Free Community Health Screening: Help us get the WORD out about our new partnership with the TLU Nursing Students! Mondays in La Casita, from 9:30am to 12:00pm...

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.

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US:

Monday through Thursday:

9:00AM to 4:00PM

Friday: by appointment only.

Worship is held Sundays at 9:30am in our Worship Center.

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.

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CALENDAR:

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