What’s Up at Spirit of Joy—
Bulletin Board and Announcements
SUNDAY SERVICES:
Join us for Every Sunday worship at 9:30am!
ALTAR FLOWERS THIS WEEK BY ANNA CHAPMAN - This week’s beautiful altar flowers have been lovingly provided by Anna Chapman. We thank her for adding a special touch of beauty and grace to our worship space.
HAUNTED CORN MAZE – FRIDAY, OCT 24 - Join us for a spooky night at Terror in the Corn, Anderson Farms! Meet at SOJ at 5 PM to carpool. Don’t miss the fright-filled fun! For RSVP by Oct 19th or any other questions contact Jen@sojoyfc.org
ANGEL GIFTS DONATION DRIVE 2025 - LFSRM is spreading holiday cheer to newly arrived families through its annual Angel Gifts Donation Drive! Help provide toys, coats, and household items to those in need. Sign up for a family, purchase their gifts, attach the provided tag, and drop off donations on December 11, 2025, from 9 AM to 4 PM at 3001 8th Ave., Suite 100, Evans, CO 80620. For more information, contact Bailey Parker at 970-232-1186 or bailey.parker@lfsrm.org, or visit LFSRM.org. or click here to sign up.
GOOD GIFTS MARKETPLACE THIS NOVEMBER - Join the Good Gifts Marketplace at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 1200 S Taft Hill Rd, Fort Collins, on Nov 1 (9 AM–2 PM) and Nov 2 (10 AM–12 PM). Support local and global non-profits with every purchase and help spread hope. Free admission!
SHARING CHRIST’S LOVE - Do you have a heart for helping people? Working behind the scenes in a quiet ministry? Consider checking out the Congregational Care Ministry Team. We will meet next on Thursday, December 11, at 10am in the Kindness classroom at Spirit of Joy (enter through the westernmost door). Can’t make the meeting but still are interested in this ministry? Contact Nancy McNair at mcnairfamily@comcast.net for more information. Our Mission Statement is: Sharing Christ’s love by providing emotional and spiritual care to our church community.
ALL SAINTS' SUNDAY NOVEMBER 2 – HONORING LOVED ONES - Have you lost a loved one in the last year? Let us honor them in worship on All Saints' Sunday, November 12. Please send the name of your loved one to office@sojoyfc.org by Oct 29th. Feel free to bring photos of your deceased loved ones on November 2 as a heartfelt visual reminder of their presence and memory.
SERVE ON THE LUMIN BOARD - Spirit of Joy members are invited to consider serving on the LuMin Board! We’re looking for dedicated volunteers to help support and guide this important ministry. If you’re interested, please contact Katie Garrels - KEGarrels@comcast.net
LONGEST NIGHT SERVICE -MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 6:00 PM - A quiet, reflective service for those experiencing grief or hardship during the holiday season. All are welcome.
OUR FALL NEWSLETTER IS HERE - Click here or copy and paste the link below it in the browser to view our Fall Newsletter - https://www.canva.com/design/DAGv-8v6p_o/GRBcWGeoz3EEStcpAqGtvQ/view?utm_content=DAGv8v6p_o&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hd111e364ff
GUATEMALA FUND RAISING DINNER , NOV. 16th - Help support our mission and outreach efforts in Guatemala by attending a special fundraising dinner. Enjoy a meaningful night with good food and a great cause. Your presence and contributions make a difference! Sunday, November 16th. For more details contact revruss1220@gmail.com.
HABITAT BUILD DATES & LUNCH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Upcoming Habitat build dates are October 18, 2025; November 22, 2025; March 14, 2026. Spirit of Joy is also scheduled to serve lunch on Saturday, October 18, 2025, and volunteers are needed to help with the meal. If you’re interested in lending a hand, please contact Dave Ross at dross@ross-constructors.com or call (970) 567-2979.
TRUNK OR TREAT 26th OCTOBER - Get ready for a spooktacular afternoon of family fun! Join us for Trunk or Treat on Sunday, October 26th from 3PM to 5PM. Come in costume and enjoy decorated car trunks, candy, games, and festive activities for all ages. Bring your friends and family, ALL ARE WELCOME!
MS/HS BOWLING NOVEMBER 16th - Mark your calendars! A fun-filled Bowling Event for middle and high school students is happening on Saturday, November 16th at Chippers. More details coming soon — but you won’t want to miss it! Contact person Jen - jen@sojoyfc.org
DID YOU MISS OUR GENEROSITY STORIES/TEMPLE TALKS? We have been hearing different stories of generosity and inspirational giving from our congregation during Sunday morning worship as part of The Next 40 Years: Welcoming the Future, our capital campaign. Enjoy the Temple Talks from members of our community about their experiences with generosity and faith here on our podcast and here on Youtube.
YOUNG ADULTS GATHERING ON FOURTH THURSDAY OF THE MONTH! Calling all young adults aged 20-40! Join us for some relaxed fellowship time 5:30-6:30(ish) the fourth Thursday of each month. Single folks, couples, those with or without kids - all are welcome! Please reach out to Sarah M. at 970-343-9306 with any questions.
DO YOU NEED HELP UPDATING YOUR ONLINE GIVING? Look no further! Click here to be taken to instructions on how to update a recurring gift on our online giving system.
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER FOR SUNDAY FELLOWSHIP TIME. Would you like to bring in treats for our Spirit of Joy community and help serve our congregation? Sign up to help with Sunday fellowship time here. Fellowship volunteers bring treats for serving after our 9:30am Sunday worship service. They prepare coffee and set out the coffee and tea service, and serve and refresh coffee and treats after the service. Finally, they clean up the kitchen at the end of fellowship time. Thank you so much for volunteering for this ministry!
SIGN UP FOR A COMMUNITY GROUP FOR 2025-2026! Are you looking for a way to get better connected at Spirit of Joy? Community Groups are groups of 8-10 people who meet 3 times per month, September thru May. Two of the meetings are spiritual conversations and one is a fellowship event. Groups do not meet the first week of the month, as that week is reserved for members to participate in community service. Join this fantastic ministry to grow in faith and fellowship. Click here to sign up for a community group for 2025-2026; you can join at any point during the year.
DOWNLOAD OUR SPIRIT OF JOY APP! Spirit of Joy has made the transition to church software that is newer and more user-friendly! You are now able to access the latest Spirit of Joy information, our online directory, and your own giving records all from your phone through our new Spirit of Joy app found here. If you need instructions for help with the app, click here.
OFFICE HOURS. The Spirit of Joy office will be open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The Office Administrator will be available remotely from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays and may be reached at office@sojoyfc.org. The office will be closed Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
IF YOU PREFER TO SUPPORT ELECTRONICALLY, you may click HERE, or mail a check to 4501 S. Lemay Avenue, Fort Collins, CO 80525. THANK YOU, Spirit of Joy!
quotations for thE WEEK
“Prayer is … the source and origin of every upward progress that has God for the goal. ”
—Saint Bonaventure
DEVOTIONS FOR THe WEEK
At-home family devotionals for October 2025
Readings for October 5
John 6:30-35
Exodus 16:1-18
ReadinGS for Septmeber 28
John 8:56-59
Exodus 2:23-3:15; 4:10-17
Contact your Spirit of Joy Staff:
Pastor David Ryder: dave@sojoyfc.org
Director of Youth and Family Ministries Jen Keim: jen@sojoyfc.org
Music Director Leah Quiller : leah@sojoyfc.org
Office Administrator Ami Gaikwad: office@sojoyfc.org