IN THIS ISSUE:
Annual Congregational Meeting: January 25
Christian Cupboard Raffle
Salvation Army Kettle Campaign: Thank you, SOJ!
Compass Returns on January 11
and much more!
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Announcing our CHRISTIAN CUPBOARD RAFFLE!
On Sunday, January 11th, all raffle items will be viewable during the worship service as a sneak peek.
On Sunday, January 18th and 25th, the raffle will be active. Tickets are five dollars each. Eight world famous and award-winning items will be available comprising yummy, holy, birdie, and batty categories.
We will draw the lucky winners throughout our congregation meeting on January 25th.
Questions? Contact Bruce Clark
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SALVATION ARMY KETTLE CAMPAIGN:
Thanks, thanks, thanks to all the members of Spirit of Joy who rang bells during the Salvation Army Kettle Campaign!
By ringing bells on different days at one of Walmart’s entrances, we ensured full-day coverage on those days. Spirit of Joy was one of the few churches whose members were willing and able to commit that amount of time.
Thanks to your support, we were able to bring in over $50,000 during this year’s campaign. All that money deposited into one of the kettles is now helping families right here in Guadalupe County with their emergency needs.
A job well done Spirit of Joy!
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COMPASS COOPERATIVE:
Compass returns this Sunday, January 11th!
2026 Schedule in La Casita:
4:00-5:00pm: Middle schoolers (6th-8th grade)
5:00-5:30pm: Combined dinner for all middle schoolers, high schoolers, and families
5:30-6:30pm: High schoolers (9th-12th grade)
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SOJ LOST & FOUND:
Our Lost and Found bin is filling up.
Are you missing a jacket, water bottle, umbrella, or other items?
If so, they might be waiting for you at Spirit of Joy.
They'll be located on the small table at the back of the sanctuary for the next two Sundays for people to claim them. After that, they will be donated.
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FIRST FRIDAY FEAST:
Thank you, Spirit of Joy!
NAMI Guadalupe County is very thankful for all the support from the SOJ congregation at the First Friday Feast on January 2.
On the first Friday of each month, the Geronimo Lions Club hosts a First Friday Feast at the Big Red Barn located on Cordova Road in Seguin.
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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
MaryAnn Fisher
Craig Hunt
MILITARY:
Jordan Kranda (Grandson-in-Law of Craig & Lorna Wagner)
FAMILY OF MEMBERS:
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), Risa Culpepper (Friend of Caitlin Andima), 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.
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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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January 11:
Assisting Minister: Jim Dyess
Lay Reader: Jennifer Ehlers
In-Person Greeter: Cathy Cordes
Online Greeter: Mark Shellard
Ushers: Arlynn Hartfiel, Dave Legore
PrayGround: Denise, Eleanor and Abigail Crettenden
Altar Setup: Rhonda Westerfield, Becky Geinzer
Communion Assistants: Jessica Cain, Pat Hoppe, Nancy Doerr
Worship Slide Technician: Nancy Hartfiel
Flowers: Jim and Chris Dyess
Refreshments: Keith and Helene Stadtmueller
Kitchen Manager: Heidi Franzen
Council Member Lock-Up: Sandra Moline
Council Member Count Money: Tim Clark
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January 18:
Assisting Minister: Jessica Cain
Lay Reader: Eleanor Crettenden
In-Person Greeter: Denise Crettenden
Online Greeter: Patti Buckley
Ushers: Connie Meyer, Craig Wagner
PrayGround: Jennifer Terry, Toni Winters
Altar Setup: Nancy Doerr, Rick Ehlers
Communion Assistants: Robin Shellard, Bobbie Maddox, Kathy Yandell
Worship Slide Technician: Mark Shellard
Flowers: Dave Stoimenoff and Jim Germann
Refreshments: Nick and Heidi Franzen
Kitchen Manager: Heidi Franzen
Council Member Lock-Up: Tim Clark
Council Member Count Money: Sandra Moline
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*Friday, January 16, from 7:30am to 11:00am
(GROUP 2)
*Saturday, January 17, from 7:30am to 11:00am
(GROUP 2)
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*Friday, January 30, from 7:30am to 11:00am
(GROUP 3)
*Saturday, January 31, from 7:30am to 11:00am
(GROUP 3)
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