A Joyful Word for January 29, 2026

IN THIS ISSUE:

Annual Congregational Meeting: February 1st

Christian Cupboard Raffle

Thrivent Choice Dollars

Citizen of the Year Award & Vision Awards: Congratulations Marvel Maddox!

Alamo Area Council of Governments: Aging & Disability Resources

and much more!

CHRISTIAN CUPBOARD RAFFLE:

Sunday, February 1, will be your Last, Last chance to participate! The raffle will close and ticket bags will be pulled immediately following worship, for the drawing during our Annual Congregational Meeting. Let's close it out with a bang.

So far, we've collected over $200! Tickets are $5.00 each (cash or check).

Questions? Contact Bruce Clark

THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS:

Are you a Thrivent Financial member?

March 31, 2026 is the deadline to direct your “Choice Dollars” earned in 2025 to the charity of your choice.

CLICK HERE to be directed to the Thrivent Choice website.

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AND VISION AWARDS: Each year, the Seguin Gazette honors five area residents for their commitment and service to the community with the Mary Lee Roberts Citizen of the Year and VISION (Volunteers In Service In Our Neighborhoods) Awards.

Alamo Area Council of Governments is a nonprofit organization that serves seniors 60+ with free services to include Medicare Counseling and assistance paying Medicare costs, Guidance on Social Security and Disability, Legal assistance with Wills, POA, and Advance Directives, Long term Care Assistance, and Transportation for Medical appointments.

The mission of the Alamo Area Council of Governments is to enhance the quality of life of all residents of the Alamo Region in partnership with elected and appointed officials, funders, community partners and beneficiaries.

More information below...

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.

CLICK HERE

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.

SOJ WEBSITE

Prayer Requests:

Government and Elected Officials

MEMBERS:

Lynna Kraus

Craig Hunt

Patsy Heckmann

MILITARY:

Jordan Kranda (Grandson-in-Law of Craig & Lorna Wagner)

FAMILY OF MEMBERS:

Family of Sandy Barr, 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), Steve Trowbridge (Friend of Alfrieda Leiter), 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.

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.

CLICK HERE

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.

CLICK HERE

VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE:

February 1:

Assisting Minister: Jim Germann

Lay Reader: Helen Mycue

In-Person Greeter: Sharon Frels

Online Greeter: Emily Khalil

Ushers: Chris Frels, Milly Watson

PrayGround: Toni Winters, Kellsey Ballard

Altar Setup: Helen Mycue, Nancy Hartfiel

Communion Assistants: Patti Buckley, Heidi and Nick Franzen

Worship Slide Technician: Diane Lippe

Flowers: Ken and Debbie Stevens

Refreshments: Lois Hartzog

Kitchen Manager: Nancy Doerr

Council Member Lock-Up: Mark Shellard

Council Member Count Money: Martha Rinn

February 8:

Assisting Minister: Karen Wallock

Lay Reader: Dayna Cantu

In-Person Greeter: Karen Clark

Online Greeter: Sharon Frels

Ushers: Mike Peters, Nick Franzen

PrayGround: Sharon Frels, Allison Cutcher

Altar Setup: Helen Mycue, Cathy Cordes

Communion Assistants: Jennifer and Rick Ehlers, Emily Khalil

Worship Slide Technician: Heidi Franzen

Flowers: The Ehlers

Refreshments: The Ehlers

Kitchen Manager: Nancy Doerr

Council Member Lock-Up: Helen Mycue

Council Member Count Money: Karen Jones

YARD MAINTENANCE:

*Friday, January 30, from 7:30am to 11:00am

(GROUP 3)

*Saturday, January 31, from 7:30am to 11:00am

(GROUP 3)

*Friday, February 13, from 7:30am to 11:00am

(GROUP 1)

*Saturday, February 14, from 7:30am to 11:00am

(GROUP 1)

ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES:

Caregiver Cafe: 2nd Tuesday of the month at Argent Court Assisted Living from 6pm-7pm and 3rd Sunday at Emanuel’s in the Family Life Center from 2pm-3:30pm.

SOJ Women’s Circle: Every 3rd Tuesday at 2:00pm.

Location: SOJ La Casita

Wednesday Morning Bible Study: 7:00am, Location: El Olvido Hacienda Restaurant, 623 E. Kingsbury Street

Pastor’s Bible Study on Zoom: Wed. afternoon at 3:00pm

(Contact Pastor Megan for link).

Choir Practice in the SOJ Worship Center: Wed. evening at 6:30pm

Yoga in La Casita: $5.00 per class—Bring your

mat. (See calendar for schedules)