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 - This week's altar flowers are given by Marty Gruhusky We give thanks for this thoughtful gift.
RALLY DAY - Celebrate the start of a new ministry year on Sunday, August 30! Enjoy food, fun, a bounce house, lawn games, and learn more about Spirit of Joy through ministry sign-ups and online giving registration. We hope you'll join us!
DRIVE-IN MOVIE NIGHT - Join us for a fun evening at Holiday Twin Drive-In Theater on Friday, August 14 at 6:00 PM! Open to all kids from Pre-K through college. Location: 2206 S. Overland Trail, Fort Collins, CO 80526. For any questions contact Lucky - luckia@sojoyfc.org
DOWNLOAD SPIRIT OF JOY CONNECT APP - Download the new Spirit of Joy Connect App to access church updates, events, announcements, giving and resources all in one place.Click the link below to download the app from your device's app store
https://open.churchtrac.com?code=YRFVJF
SUBMIT A PRAYER REQUEST - Share your prayer needs, joys, or concerns with our Prayer Team using our secure online form: Echo Prayer. Requests are received with care and prayed over faithfully. Prayer request cards are also available on the prayer table in the Sanctuary on Sunday mornings.
DO YOU KNIT, CROCHET, OR SEW? Your skills are needed! We have had a number of baptisms recently and need to replenish our supply of baby blankets or quilts suitable for a child. We can always use prayer shawls for adults also. Yarn kits are available for knitting or crocheting. Contact Judy Fletcher, jfletcher1212@gmail.com or Stephanie Ortland, sortland33@gmail.com
OUR SUMMER NEWSLETTER IS HERE - Click here to view our spring Newsletter
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!
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
“The Christian principle of love is good. There’s nothing to be said against it except that it is too difficult for most of us to practice sincerely.”
--Bertrand Russell
DEVOTIONS FOR THe WEEK
At-home family devotionals for May 2026
Readings for August 9
Matthew 9:9-13
1 Timothy 1:12-17
ReadinGS for August 2
Isaiah 55:1-6, 8-11
Matthew 14:13-21
Contact your Spirit of Joy Staff:
Pastor David Ryder: dave@sojoyfc.org
Music Director Leah Quiller: leah@sojoyfc.org
Director of Youth & Family Ministries: Lukcia@sojoyfc.org
Office Administrator Ami Gaikwad: office@sojoyfc.org