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IN THIS ISSUE:

Baptism of Henry Delgado

Confirmation Sunday: June 8

Music Camp: Help Needed

Fellowship Fridays

Refreshments Needed for June

Compass Serve & Swim

SOJ Choir

Financial Update

and much more!

Spirit of Joy was blessed on Sunday, June 1st, with the baptism of Henry Delgado, son of Emily and Enrique Delgado.

Pastor Megan Elliott presided over this sacred moment. Henry's Grandparents, Nathan and Patricia Grobe, served as his baptismal sponsors.

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Confirmation Sunday:


We invite you to join us on Sunday, June 8th, as we celebrate a special and meaningful occasion, the Affirmation of Baptism for Mason Matocha. This is a significant milestone in the faith journey of our young members.


As is the tradition at Spirit of Joy, Mason has chosen a non-profit to support in lieu of receiving any confirmation gifts.


Mason started The Weinert Locker when he was in 1st grade (April of 2018) because he wanted to help kids. Now his younger brother, Madden, continues to lead The Locker.

About The Weinert Locker: The Locker is a Service Learning non-profit operated by students. THE LOCKER provides assistance to ANY child in NEED. The motto is “Kids Helping Kids”. The students provide basic necessities like shampoo, deodorant, and toothpaste along with school supplies to those in need.


Help Needed for Music Camp: August 4 through August 6


Spirit of Joy will be offering a wonderful summer musical experience for children (who have completed 2nd grade through 5th grade).


We need 2 Group Leaders in each of our different classes the children will attend. We have 4 class tracks, so 8 volunteers are needed. These could be anyone (including teenagers) interested in staying with their particular group, moving the class to their next location, and accompanying children to the restroom, etc.


We also need 5 volunteers who will plan, prepare, and serve lunch to these groups. Music Camp will be held Monday through Wednesday, August 4th-6th. There will be about 6-8 children receiving lunch at a specific time.


*If needed, we could have different volunteers on different days.


There is a sign-up sheet on the resource table in the worship center. Questions? Contact Pastor Megan or Leah Matocha.

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Spirit of Joy Fellowship Friday:


Once is not enough! To celebrate the start of summer, Arlynn and Nancy Hartfiel are hosting our 2nd Friendship FridayJune 20th, from 5:30 to 7:30pm, at their home: 314 Montwood in Seguin.


There will a Fajita Bar, lemonade, tea, water and some adult beverages. Games (for kids and adults both) are available. The pool water is great so bring your suit to swim or stand in the pool with your adult beverage.There is plenty of space on the patio to sit and visit.


Please bring lawn chairs - in case seating becomes a problem.


So we know how much food to prepare, please let our hosts know you're coming. Text Nancy 830-305-3243, or sign-up at the resource table in the worship center.

May 30, 2025: Our first Fellowship Friday was a good time had by all! Thanks to Rick and Jennifer Ehlers for hosting!

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Fun Summer Workshop:


Come help paint, glue, cut, and prepare new items for Godly Play, the Prayground and the Christmas play.


When: Monday, June 9

Where: Spirit of Joy

Time: 9:30am-Finished


Snacks will be provided. Come eat, enjoy fellowship and work at the same time!

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Refreshments Needed in June:


Refreshments (juice/bakery items) are needed for June 15th and 29th.


If you want to help provide refreshments, the signup sheet (by the Flower signup) is on the resource table at the back of the sanctuary.


*SOJ Volunteers: Planning a Summer Vacation? Please let Sharon Frels know when you're going to be out of town.

Meal Train for The Miles-Wallace Family:


Baby Kaelan has joined the Miles-Wallace family!


Let’s help Keats and Jess transition into parenthood by feeding them well.


Click the LINK to sign up!

Compass Cooperative's first Serve and Swim of the summer will be Saturday, June 21st. The RSVP deadline is Thursday, June 19th. Contact Hannah Hansen to reserve your spot!

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Spirit of Joy Financial Update:

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.


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.

Prayer Requests:


Government and Elected Officials


MEMBERS:

Lynna Kraus


MILITARY:

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


FAMILY OF MEMBERS:

Dan Clark (Brother of Stephen Clark), Jeff Clark (Brother of Bruce Clark), Janyce Dreibrodt (Grandmother-in-Law of Sara Sanchez), Bill Lester (Father of Rebecca Clark), Robert Payne (Cousin of Denise Crettenden), Martin Jendrush (Ex-Husband of Janene Jendrush), Alan Jendrush (Ex-Brother-in-law of Janene Jendrush), Michele Buckley (Sister of Patty Buckley), Mary Lee Alexander (Aunt of Denise Crettenden), Jennifer Bulgerin (Niece of Bobbie Maddox), Judy Semmler (Sister of Chris Frels)


FRIENDS OF MEMBERS:

Mark Higgins (Friend of Bruce Clark), Janine 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.

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.

SOJ

CALENDAR:


Want to know what’s going on at SOJ this month?


Click on the link below to access our PUBLIC calendar.

VOLUNTEER SCHEDULE:

June 8:



Assisting Minister: Arlynn Hartfiel

Lay Reader: Eliza Jeffords

In-Person Greeter: Mike Peters

Online Greeter: Beth Bronk

Ushers: Chris Frels, Rodrick Shao

PrayGround and Dieter Duty: Sharon Frels, Angela Sjolander

Altar Setup: Helen Mycue, Nancy Doerr

Communion Assistants: Barney and Leah Matocha, Alfrieda Leiter

Worship Slide Technician: Grace Mueller

Flowers: Mary Ruby

Refreshments: Stephen and Johnana Clark

Kitchen Manager: Jennifer Ehlers

Council Members Lock-Up: Eleanor Crettenden

Council Member Count Money: Bruce Clark

June 15:


Assisting Minister: Jennifer Ehlers

Lay Reader: Lorne Davis

In-Person Greeter: Craig Sagebiel

Online Greeter: Mark Shellard

Ushers: Calvin Points, Dave Legore

PrayGround and Dieter Duty: Diana Ball, Patti Buckley

Altar Setup: Helen Mycue, Rhonda Westerfield

Communion Assistants: Grace Mueller, Kathy Yandell, Bobbie Maddox

Worship Slide Technician: Denise Crettenden

Flowers: The Crettenden’s

Refreshments: Need Someone

Kitchen Manager: Jennifer Ehlers

Council Members Lock-Up: Sandra Moline

Council Member Count Money: Helen Mycue

*Friday, June 6, from 7:30am to 11:00am

(GROUP 2)


*Saturday, June 7, from 7:30am to 11:00am

(GROUP 2)

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

(GROUP 3)


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

(GROUP 3)

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 6:30 pm

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

mat. (See calendar for schedule)

2025 SPIRIT OF JOY COUNCIL:


Bruce Clark: President

Sandra Moline: Vice President

Tim Clark: Treasurer

Martha Rinn: Secretary


Members:

Mark Shellard

Helen Mycue

Karen Jones

Eleanor Crettenden

CONTACT US:


REVEREND MEGAN D. ELLIOTT:

Cell: (614) 353-4270

EMAIL PASTOR MEGAN


ADMINISTRATOR: Chris Vogt

EMAIL CHRIS


MUSIC DIRECTOR: Luke Leverett


AV COORDINATOR: Tim Clark

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


2025 SWT SYNOD ASSEMBLY VOTING MEMBERS:

Greg and Nanette Dew


CHRISTIAN COUNSELING FOUNDATION BOARD:

Pam Sagebiel, Karen Clark

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