IN THIS ISSUE:
Graduate Sunday: May 25
Fellowship Friday: May 30
Christian Cupboard Needs Donations
Meal Train for Miles-Wallace Family
America's Unholy Ghosts: Film Series
Compass Cooperative
and much more!
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Graduate Sunday:
Join us during worship on Sunday, May 25, as we celebrate our High School and College graduates!
2025 Graduates:
Cordell Buckley - Kallyn Goodwin - Wesley Jeffords
Casey Silvius - Peyton Silvius
| Graduate Spotlight: Cordell Buckley | |
Cordell Robert Buckley graduated from Resolute Academy on May 1st.
He hopes to go to college, starting at St. Philip's and transferring later to Texas State. He is still undecided about his major. His interests have always been technology and trains.
Thank you, everyone, for the prayers that have carried him to this point.
Cordell is the son of Patti Buckley.
| Graduate Spotlight: Kallyn Goodwin |
Kallyn Goodwin is graduating from Seguin High School. She has accomplished so many things while at SHS. She is in the top 15% of her class, and a member of many clubs including The National Honor Society. She was recently chosen by her teachers and high school staff as the “Student of the Year”. Kallyn has worked at HEB for the past two years and hopes to transfer to the Stephenville, Texas, location at the end of the summer.
She will attend Tarleton State University in the fall and will major in biology with plans to pursue a career as a PA.
Kallyn is the daughter of Jenny and Kaleb Goodwin and sister of Karlee and Kooper.
| Graduate Spotlight: Wesley Jeffords | |
Wesley Jeffords enjoyed his time in high school, participating in Choir, Theater, and was selected to be a member of the National Honor Society. He was selected for Region Choir in 2024, and will perform at State Solo and Ensemble as a vocalist in May. Wesley was a delegate to Texas Boys State and served as representative and Vice-Chair on the inaugural Cibolo Youth Council, which he advocated for several times at city council meetings.
In the fall, he will attend the University of Texas at Austin, majoring in Government and aspires to become a lawyer.
He would like to say thank you for your support and acceptance at Spirit of Joy.
Wesley is the son of Darcey Jeffords-Medders (mother), and Ryan (father) & Eliza (stepmother) Jeffords, and brother of Dean and Oliver.
| Graduate Spotlight: Casey Silvius | |
Casey Silvius graduated cum laude from Trinity University with a B.S. in Engineering Science and a specialization in electrical engineering.
He is now on the search for a job in the tech industry, hoping for a role working with semiconductors.
Casey is the son of Jackie and Pete Silvius and brother of Peyton.
| Graduate Spotlight: Peyton Silvius | |
Peyton Silvius graduated cum laude from Trinity University with a B.A. in Sociology and a minor in Education. She will return to Trinity in July to begin her pursuit of a Master of Arts in Teaching.
She seeks to earn a certification for teaching at the secondary level.
Peyton is the daughter of Jackie and Pete Silvius and sister of Casey.
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Spirit of Joy Fellowship Friday:
To help celebrate the beginning of the summer break from school, the congregation is invited to the Ehlers Home (499 Lakeview Drive) on Friday, May 30th, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
Food, fun, and fellowship: There will be a Taco Bar, lemonade, tea, water and some adult beverages. Games (for kids and adults both) and space to sit and visit and enjoy some fellowship time will also be provided.
What to bring? Yourselves and lawn chairs, in case we run out of seating.
So we will know how much food to prepare, we need to know how many are coming. Please text Jennifer at 830-305-1352, or sign-up at the resource table in the worship center.
Also, watch for information about a second Fellowship Friday sometime in June!
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Christian Cupboard Needs Donations:
Children will be at home for summer break and Christian Cupboard wants to help feed those families in need in our community.
There will be a goodwill offering to assist the Christian Cupboard on Sunday, May 25.
With recent federal grant cuts, the food bank is low on food items. Donations will be given to the Christian Cupboard to purchase the food that they need. This is an emergency benevolence.
Please indicate on your check (or envelope) that it is for the Christian Cupboard.
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Purses Needed for WIN Project:
WIN (Women in Need) is in serious need of purses. We fill gently-used purses with items (travel-sized shampoo, conditioner, soap, lotion, toothbrush, toothpaste, feminine products, etc) and distribute 10 monthly to the Salvation Army and Thriving Hearts.
Please drop off your purses and any toiletries during office hours.
Contact Karen Wallock for any questions you may have.
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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!
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America's Unholy Ghosts - The Racist Roots of Our Faith and Politics:
This contemplative film series concludes on Wednesday, May 28 (from 5:15pm to 6:15pm) at Spirit of Joy.
Each week is a potluck as well, so bring a dish to share!
Contact Pastor Megan for more information.
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| | | | Compass Cooperative: End-of-School Pool Party | | |
The Compass youth group had a great time at our end-of-school year pool party on May 18th!
We swam, had a great dinner and ice cream, and enjoyed fellowship and fun. Thanks again to the Hartfiel’s for hosting! We are so grateful for your support.
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Summer activities will be starting soon, but good luck to everyone in their last weeks of classes!
Compass Cooperative is a youth ministry program for Seguin and Geronimo area youth in grades 6-12.
For more info: Contact Hannah Hansen
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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
MILITARY:
Jordan Kranda (Grandson-in-Law of Craig & Lorna Wagner)
FAMILY OF MEMBERS:
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), Karen Craig (Niece of Jeanette and Cousin of Stephen and Nathan Doerr), 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), Kristen Krueger, (Friend of Arlynn and Nancy Hartfiel), 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.
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SUNDAY WORSHIP LIVESTREAM LINK:
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THE 9:30AM Service streams LIVE every Sunday on YOUTUBE.
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BREEZE:
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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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May 25:
Assisting Minister: Jim Germann
Lay Reader: Alfrieda Leiter
In-Person Greeter: Bobbie Maddox
Online Greeter: Patti Buckley
Ushers: Rick Ehlers, Marvel Maddox
PrayGround and Dieter Duty: Denise and Eleanor Crettenden
Altar Setup: Cathy Cordes, Grace Mueller
Communion Assistants: Robin Shellard, Rhonda Westerfield, Cathy Cordes
Worship Slide Technician: Becky Geinzer
Flowers: The Heckmann’s
Refreshments: The Jeffords’
Kitchen Manager: Nancy Doerr
Council Members Lock-Up: Mark Shellard
Council Member Count Money: Martha Rinn
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June 1:
Assisting Minister: Karen Wallock
Lay Reader: Eleanor Crettenden
In-Person Greeter: Denise Crettenden
Online Greeter: Patti Buckley
Ushers: Nick Franzen, Mike Peters
PrayGround and Dieter Duty: Diana Ball, Kristin Haener
Altar Setup: Helen Wooley, Rick Ehlers
Communion Assistants: Jennifer and Rick Ehlers, Karen Jones
Worship Slide Technician: Heidi Franzen
Flowers: Nick and Heidi Franzen
Refreshments: Patti Buckley
Kitchen Manager: Jennifer Ehlers
Council Members Lock-Up: Helen Mycue
Council Member Count Money: Karen Jones
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*Friday, May 23, from 7:30am to 11:00am
(GROUP 3)
*Saturday, May 24, from 7:30am to 11:00am
(GROUP 3)
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*Friday, May 30, from 7:30am to 11:00am
(GROUP 1)
*Saturday, May 31, from 7:30am to 11:00am
(GROUP 1)
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