IN THIS ISSUE:

Interfaith Pride Worship Service: October 29

Boo-Cycle: October 30

East Campus Project: Window Replacement

Salvation Army Kettle Campaign

First Friday Feast at the Big Red Barn

and much more!

Interfaith Pride Worship Service at Spirit of Joy: Join us for a joyful interfaith experience on October 29, where every person is celebrated, every voice matters, and everyone has a place at the table. Come celebrate love, dignity, and belonging!

East Campus: Calling All Helping Hands!


Window replacement on the Brick Building begins Monday, October 26, and we could use a little extra muscle! We’re looking for volunteers to help remove the plywood covering the old windows before work begins. We’ll get started at 8:00am that morning.


Interested in lending a hand? Please contact Sharon Villalpando or Cathy Cordes


Thank you for your help and support!

WATOTO=CHILDREN'S BENEFIT:


Hopefully, all of our Spirit of Joy-ers have been saving their pennies, nickels, dimes, quarters, half-dollars, and silver dollars over the past nine months in anticipation of supporting the lives of the children served through the Watoto=Children Ministry in Tanzania!


In October, we invite everyone to join us in advocating for these children and raising funds to help provide access to health insurance, nutritious food, and educational opportunities for children in need.


Our Joy Bear Jar will be returning to worship throughout the month of October! This gives each of us plenty of opportunities to remember to bring our loose change and, together, impact change in a child’s life.


Let’s continue our Spirit of Joy legacy of generosity, compassion, and support. Every coin counts, and together, we can make a meaningful difference once again!

SALVATION ARMY KETTLE CAMPAIGN:


It’s almost time to ring bells for the Salvation Army Kettle Campaign! The need is greater than ever this year, and the Kettle Campaign provides half of the funds available for distribution to help those in need. Every hour you volunteer makes a difference!


Once again, Spirit of Joy will have two opportunities to ring bells, making it hopefully easier for everyone to find a time that works with their schedule. You’re welcome to sign up for one day or both!


Our Dates:

  • Friday, December 11 | 9am to 9pm
  • Monday, December 21 | 9am to 9pm


We’ll be ringing bells at the Seguin Walmart Home and Pharmacy entrance on both days. The first time slots are one-hour shifts, while the final shifts are two hours. Feel free to bring a chair or stool if you’d like to sit while ringing.


Ready to sign up? Sign-up sheets are located on the resource table at the back of the sanctuary.


Have questions? Contact Jennifer Ehlers at 830-305-1352

FIRST FRIDAY FEAST:


November 6 | 5:30pm to 7:30pm

$20.00 Steak or Fried Fish Dinner

Big Red Barn Address: 390 Cordova Rd, Seguin, TX

*Proceeds benefit the Christian Cupboard


NEEDED: People to serve and bring Desserts to the

event by 5:00pm. A sign-up sheet is on the resource table.

COMPASS COOPERATIVE:


2026-27 Sunday Schedule:

4:00-5:30pm: Middle schoolers meet (6th-8th grade)

5:30-6:00pm: Combined dinner

6:00-7:30pm: High schoolers meet (9th-12th grade)


For more information contact our Compass Director: hannah@elcseguin.org

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SEGUIN EVENTS:


Want to know what's going on Around Town? Be sure to add these Seguin websites to your "FAVORITES" list: 


Seguin Community Calendar

Visit Seguin: www.visitseguin.com/events


Texas Lutheran University Events

Calendar & Events:: www.tlu.edu/events


Texas Lutheran University Athletics

TLU Official Athletics: www.tlubulldogs.com


The Texas Theater: www.thetexas.org


The Mid-Texas Symphony: www.mtsymphony.org/tickets

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

Bob Cantu

Patsy Heckmann

Cynthia Points

Mallie Stanchos

Craig Wagner

Hoch Strauss


MILITARY:

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


FAMILY OF MEMBERS:

Amber Jendrusch (Daughter of Janene Jendrusch), Ron Janssen (Brother of Pam Sagebiel), Troy Currie (Great Nephew of Milly Watson), Bill Lester (Father of Rebecca Clark), Randy Cushatt (Husband of Rhonda Cushatt), Sean Stevens (Son of Debbie and Ken Stevens), John Semmler (Brother-in-Law of Chris Frels), Donald Olson (Grandfather of Pastor Megan), Jennifer Bulgerin (Niece of Bobbie Maddox)


FRIENDS OF MEMBERS:

Richard Coufal (Friend of Rick and Jennifer Ehlers), Cindy Scheffel (Friend of Sharon Frels), Mike Burris (Friend of Marvel and Bobbie Maddox), Sherry 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:

October 25:

Assisting Minister: Helen Mycue

Lay Reader: Heidi Franzen

In-Person Greeter: Roxie Pranglin

Ushers: Ken Stevens, Larry Lippe

PrayGround: Kellsey Ballard, Liz Greinke

Altar Setup: Patti Buckley, Babs Kiel

Communion Assistants: Grace Mueller, Sharon Villalpando, Mary Jane Windle

Worship Slide Technician: Patti Buckley

Flowers: Craig and Lorna Wagner

Refreshments: Donated by Raymond and Patsy Heckmann 

Kitchen Manager: Heidi Franzen

Council Members Lock-Up: Helen Mycue

Council Member Count Money: Karen Jones

November 1:

Assisting Minister: Barney Matocha

Lay Reader: Jim Germann

In-Person Greeter: Cathy Cordes

Ushers: Chris Frels, Craig Wagner

PrayGround: Caitlin Andima, Jessica Cain

Altar Setup: Heidi Franzen, Becky Geinzer

Communion Assistants: Rhonda Westerfield, Arlynn and Nancy Hartfiel

Worship Slide Technician: Sharon Villalpando

Flowers: Helen Mycue

Refreshments: Need Someone

Kitchen Manager: Nancy Doerr

Council Members Lock-Up: Xander Khalil

Council Member Count Money: Bruce Clark

October 29 (at 6:30pm):

InterFaith Pride Worship Service

Ushers: Mike Peters, Becky Geinzer

Worship Slide Technician: Nancy Hartfiel

YARD MAINTENANCE:

*Friday, October 23, from 7:30am to 11:00am

(GROUP 1)


*Saturday, October 24, from 7:30am to 11:00am

(GROUP 1)

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

(GROUP 2)


*Saturday, October 31, from 7:30am to 11:00am

(GROUP 2)

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 6:30pm

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

mat. (See calendar for schedules)

2026 SPIRIT OF JOY COUNCIL:


Bruce Clark: President

Karen Jones: Vice President

Helen Mycue: Treasurer

Martha Rinn: Secretary


Members:

Lois Hartzog

Lorne Davis

AJ Sjolander

Xander Khalil

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: Cathy Cordes

Faith Formation: Diana Ball

Mission and Outreach: Grace Mueller, Christa Strauss

Finance Team: Heidi Franzen, Jim Germann, Ken Stevens

East Campus Phase One: Cathy Cordes, Sharon Villalpando


FACILITY TEAM LEADERS:

Facilities: Tobin Hoffmann

Facility Use: Patti Buckley

Grounds: Arlynn Hartfiel

Maintenance: Andy Fisher and Calvin Points


2026 SWT SYNOD ASSEMBLY VOTING MEMBERS:

Nancy and Arlynn Hartfiel


RESILIENT FOUNDATION:

Pam Sagebiel, Karen Clark

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