IN THIS ISSUE:

Godly Play

Trick or Treat on College Street

First Friday at the Big Red Barn

Ball ECC Book Fair

Salvation Army Kettle Campaign

SOJ Financial Report

and much more!

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Godly Play: New Time!


Godly Play will now be held on Sunday mornings following worship, 10:30 to 11:30am.


Making meaning through story, wonder and play. Godly Play is for children ages 4 years old through 5th grade.


HELP NEEDED: We're looking for a couple of Sunday School substitutes, if Diana Ball and Sharon Frels are unavailable. Interested? Contact Diana Ball

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Trick or Treat on College Street:


Would you like to be a part of College Street’s BOO-tiful Trick-or-Treat festivities?


Come to Pastor Megan‘s house at 5:30pm on the 31st and bring a bag of candy to share!


The sign-up sheet is on the resource table in the Worship Center. Snacks will be provided. Bring your own lawn chair!

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FIRST FRIDAY at the Big Red Barn!


Mark Your Calendar: November 1, 2024

5:30pm to 7:30pm

$20.00 Steak or Fried Fish Dinner

*Proceeds benefit the Christian Cupboard

Address: 390 Cordova Rd, Seguin, TX


NEEDED: People to serve and bring Desserts to the event by 5:00pm. A sign-up sheet is on the resource table.

Ball ECC Book Fair:


Volunteers are needed next week to help students find books they like and then write them down for the parents. There will be a schedule on the resource table with times when you can sign up.  


*The following week is when the book fair is open. There is a separate schedule for that week. You don’t need to have a background check for these events.

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Soup and Salad Luncheon at Ball ECC:


SOJ will be hosting its first luncheon for the Ball staff on Friday, November 1. This is a parent conference day so it will be easy for

teachers to get in and have an enjoyable lunch. 


A sign up sheet will be on the resource table or you can contact Grace Mueller with the items you want to donate.


Needed:

  1. Soups (in a crock pot to keep it warm): We need a variety of soups. A few need to be for the Gluten-free and Vegan folks.
  2. Crackers and/or bread
  3. Boxes of salad
  4. We also need door prize items - gift cards, plants, or anything you see that’s cool. Teachers like most anything.
  5. Volunteers to stay and help at the luncheon.
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Watoto Project:


TLU's annual student-led project raises money to provide goats to orphans of Tanzania.


Joy Bear Jar will be returning to worship one last time on October 27. This is our last chance to fill up Joy Bear!


Another way to contribute is using this secure link to the Watoto account: HERE

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Laundry and Shower Ministry:


Spirit of Joy is looking for a point person to help launch our Laundry and Show Ministry at La Casita.


We're hoping to offer this twice a month, with two people on-site each time. Days/Times have yet to be determined.


The coordinator doesn't need to be on hand each time (or at all). We won't be able to start this ministry until we have a point person!


Email Pastor Megan for more details.

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Communion Helpers and Bakers Needed:


Helpers will assist setting up communion on a rotating basis.


Bakers will make bread for One Month in a Year.


Interested in one or both? Contact Grace Mueller

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My Heart Shall Sing!


A “casual concert” celebrating the gift of music was presented on Sunday, October 20, at Spirit of Joy by member Leah Matocha and friends.


Performing in collaboration with Leah were Pastor Kara Hairell-Speed and Keith Robinson.


Guest artists were Madison Clark, dancer and Debbie Ealy, flute.

CLICK HERE to watch the concert on YouTube
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TWO days this year:

*Friday, December 13

*Monday, December 23

Salvation Army Kettle Campaign:


It's almost time to RING the BELLS for the Salvation Army! Spirit of Joy has always been awesome about supporting this important outreach endeavor for our community. Let’s do it again!


We will be ringing at the Walmart Home and Pharmacy Doors both days. Sign-up sheets will be on the resource table at the back of the church.


Please note: The first four shifts are one hour shifts. The final four shifts are two hours.


Contact Jennifer Ehlers for more information.

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Geronimo Creek Cleanup Day:


The Fall Stream Cleanup on Saturday, October 19, was a great success for the health of a valuable water resource of this area. 


96 volunteers contributed almost 1000 hours to clean up the areas that lead to the creek. Since the project started in 2013, over 36,000 pounds of debris has been removed from the watershed! 


Spirit of Joy volunteers have helped in this project since its inception. Back then we didn't have a place of our own to maintain; now we can spread the "Joy" to our home and to other areas of creation. 


Thanks to all that participated in any way!

SOJ Financial Report:

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:

Lynna Kraus


MILITARY:

Scott Boswell (US Army)

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


FAMILY OF MEMBERS:

Kristen Stoimenoff (Niece of David Stoimenoff and Jim Germann), 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:

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), Shirley Shortridge (Friend of Mary Ruby), John Albert (Friend of Sharon Villalpando), Emma Wolter (Friend of Sharon Frels), 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:

October 27:


Assisting Minister: Helen Mycue

Lay Reader: Lorne Davis

In-Person Greeter: Mark Shellard

Online Greeter: Beth Bronk

Ushers: Mike Peters, Rick Ehlers

PrayGround: Kristen Haener

Altar Setup: Patti Buckley, Cathy Cordes

Communion Assistants: Robin Shellard, Rhonda Westerfield, Grace Mueller

Worship Slide Technician: Denise Crettenden

Dieter Duty: Kristen Haener

Flowers: The Jones Family

Refreshments: Diana Ball

Kitchen Manager: Diane Lippe

Council Members Lock-Up: Alfrieda Leiter

Council Member Count Money: Mark Johansen

November 3:


Assisting Minister: Grace Mueller

Lay Reader: Mark Shellard

In-Person Greeter: Kathy Yandell

Online Greeter: Patti Buckley

Ushers: Pete Silvius, Hoch Strauss

PrayGround: Diana Ball

Altar Setup: Grace Mueller, Helen Mycue

Communion Assistants: Christa Strauss, Karen Jones, Nancy Doerr

Worship Slide Technician: Heidi Franzen

Dieter Duty: Diana Ball

Flowers: Helen Mycue

Refreshments: Nick and Heidi Franzen

Kitchen Manager: Nancy Doerr

Council Members Lock-Up: Sandra Moline

Council Member Count Money: Tim Clark

YARD MAINTENANCE:

*Friday, October 25, from 7:30am to 11:00am

(GROUP 2)


*Saturday, October 26, from 7:30am to 11:00am

(GROUP 2)

*Friday, November 1, from 7:30am to 11:00am

(GROUP 3)


*Saturday, November 2, from 7:30am to 11:00am

(GROUP 3)

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)

2024 SPIRIT OF JOY COUNCIL:


Tim Clark: President

Mark Johansen: Vice President

Cathy Cordes: Treasurer

Martha Rinn: Secretary


Members:

Alfrieda Leiter

Bruce Clark

Sandra Moline

Mason Jones

CONTACT US:


REVEREND MEGAN D. ELLIOTT:

Cell: (614) 353-4270

EMAIL PASTOR MEGAN


ADMINISTRATION: Chris Vogt

EMAIL CHRIS


MUSIC DIRECTOR: Luke Leverett


AV COORDINATOR: Tim Clark


MINISTRY TEAM LEADERS:

Hospitality: Team Leader Needed!

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: Pam Sagebiel

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

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