A Joyful Word for January 9, 2025

IN THIS ISSUE:

Winter Coat Drive

Compass Returns this Sunday!

Flowers and Refreshments Needed

SOJ Lost and Found

and much more!

NEEDED: Winter Coats, Clothing, and Blankets

Hey SOJ, let's help our local community stay warm this winter! Make a difference by donating your gently used coats (or winter clothing/blankets) and help someone stay warm during the cold winter months.

Please drop off winter clothing items at Spirit of Joy by Wednesday, January 15!

Questions? Contact Cynthia Points

Compass returns on Sunday, January 12!

2025 Sunday Schedule:

4:00-5:00pm: Middle schoolers meet (6th-8th grade)

5:00-5:30pm: Combined dinner for all middle schoolers, high schoolers, and families

5:30-6:30pm: High schoolers meet (9th-12th grade)

For more info: Contact Compass Cooperative Program Director Hannah Hansen

Flowers and Refreshments: NEEDED

Flowers and Refreshments are needed for upcoming Sunday services!

Sign-up sheets are located on the resource table in the back of the worship center.

You can donate flowers or refreshments for a special occasion or just because.

Have a question? Contact Sharon Frels

SOJ Lost and Found:

Our Lost & Found bin is FULL. Are you missing a 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.

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:

President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

MEMBERS:

Kaz Shellard

Lynna Kraus

MILITARY:

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

FAMILY OF MEMBERS:

Pastor Emeritus Rusty Campbell and Randy Campbell (Brothers of Robin Shellard), Sue Palmer (Mother of Mark Shellard), Jan Gordon (Sister of Chris Frels), Lloyd Randall (Cousin of Denise Crettenden), Emily Eastwood (Sister of Sharon Villalpando), Jan Bailey (Sister-in-law of Sharon Villalpando), Emily Ongstad (Granddaughter of Lynna Kraus), Michele Buckley (Sister of Patty Buckley), Mary Lee Alexander (Aunt of Denise Crettenden), Nolan Petrosky (Grandson of Mary Petrosky), Jennifer Bulgerin (Niece of Bobbie Maddox), Judy Semmler, (Sister of Chris Frels), Amie Calhoun (Niece of Nancy Kempf and Lynna Kraus).

FRIENDS OF MEMBERS:

Glynn Ann Felsing (Friend of Sharon Frels), Shirley Shortridge (Friend of Mary Ruby), Janine Moltz (Friend of Martha Rinn), Sam Vrooman-Johnson (Friend of Karen Wallock), Scott Bailey (Friend of Kathy Yandell & Sharon and Armando Villalpando), Jeanna Black (Friend of Alfrieda Leiter), Justin Force (Friend of Alfrieda Leiter), John Albert (Friend of Sharon Villalpando), Alma Dominguez (Lynna Kraus’ Friend and Helper), Megan Neville (Friend of Denise Crettenden).

If you would like to add any name, please send an email to the church office. 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:

January 12:

Assisting Minister: Cynthia Points

Lay Reader: Ryan Jeffords

In-Person Greeter: Calvin Points

Online Greeter: Beth Bronk

Ushers: Chris Frels, Mike Peters

PrayGround and Dieter Duty: Sharon Frels, Cathy Cordes

Altar Setup: Rhonda Westerfield, Grace Mueller

Communion Assistants: Leah and Barney Matocha, Grace Mueller

Worship Slide Technician: Nancy Hartfiel

Flowers: Jim Germann and Dave Stoimenoff

Refreshments: Keith and Helene Stadtmueller

Kitchen Manager: Diane Lippe

Council Members Lock-Up: Bruce Clark

Council Member Count Money: Alfrieda Leiter

January 19:

Assisting Minister: Lorna Wagner

Lay Reader: Christa Strauss

In-Person Greeter: Mike Peters

Online Greeter: Mark Shellard

Ushers: Hoch Strauss, Rick Ehlers

PrayGround and Dieter Duty: Denise and Eleanor Crettenden

Altar Setup: Rhonda Westerfield, Helen Mycue

Communion Assistants: Calvin and Cynthia Points

Worship Slide Technician: Grace Mueller

Flowers: Need Someone

Refreshments: Need Someone

Kitchen Manager: Diane Lippe

Council Members Lock-Up: Cathy Cordes

Council Member Count Money: Mason Jones

YARD MAINTENANCE:

*Friday, January 17, from 7:30am to 11:00am

(GROUP 1)

*Saturday, January 18, from 7:30am to 11:00am

(GROUP 1)

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

(GROUP 2)

*Saturday, February 1, from 7:30am to 11:00am

(GROUP 2)

ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES:

Caregiver Cafe: 3rd Sunday of the month at Emanuel’s in the Family Life Center at 2:00pm.

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 6:30 pm

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

mat. (See calendar for schedule)

MINISTRY TEAM LEADERS:

Hospitality: Patti Buckley

Worship & Congregational Life: Rebecca Clark

Faith Formation: Diana Ball

Mission and Outreach: Grace Mueller

Finance Team: Cathy Cordes, Heidi Franzen, Jim Germann

FACILITY TEAM LEADERS:

Facilities: Tobin Hoffmann

Facility Use: Patti Buckley

Grounds: Arlynn Hartfiel

Maintenance: Chris Frels, Helen Mycue

2024 SWT SYNOD ASSEMBLY VOTING MEMBERS:

Mark and Robin Shellard

CHRISTIAN COUNSELING CENTER BOARD:

Pam Sagebiel, Karen Clark