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!
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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!
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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!
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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
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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.
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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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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
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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
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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
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October 29 (at 6:30pm):
InterFaith Pride Worship Service
Ushers: Mike Peters, Becky Geinzer
Worship Slide Technician: Nancy Hartfiel
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*Friday, October 23, from 7:30am to 11:00am
(GROUP 1)
*Saturday, October 24, from 7:30am to 11:00am
(GROUP 1)
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*Friday, October 30, from 7:30am to 11:00am
(GROUP 2)
*Saturday, October 31, from 7:30am to 11:00am
(GROUP 2)
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