What’s Up at Spirit of Joy—
Bulletin Board and Announcements
SUNDAY SERVICES:
Join us for Every Sunday worship at 9:30am!
PALM SUNDAY – MARCH 29 - Join us for Palm Sunday worship at 9:30 AM. Please arrive 15 minutes early to participate in the procession.
MAUNDY THURSDAY – APRIL 2 - Worship with us at 7:00 PM to remember the Last Supper and Jesus’ commandment of love.
GOOD FRIDAY – APRIL 3 - Join our 7:00 PM service as we reflect on Jesus’ crucifixion and sacrifice.
EASTER WORSHIP – APRIL 5 - Celebrate the resurrection with services at 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM. Don’t miss this joyful day!
COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT AT SOJ - Join us for a fun-filled Community Easter Egg Hunt at SoJ on April 4th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Children and families are invited to enjoy a morning of excitement, laughter, and sweet treats as we celebrate the joy of Easter together. All are welcome—bring your baskets and your smiles!
EASTER LILY SIGNUP - Celebrate Easter by donating an Easter lily to help beautify our worship space. A signup sheet is available in the welcome area for those who would like to donate Easter Lily. The cost is $10 per plant, and you may sign up through Wednesday, April 1st. Thank you for helping make our Easter celebration special!
STEWARDSHIP ANNUAL APPEAL LETTER - The Stewardship Annual Appeal has officially begun. The first general appeal letter, which was mailed to all Spirit of Joy households following the kickoff on January 11, is now available online. This letter provides an overview of the appeal and can be read by all members and friends of Spirit of Joy. Click here to view the Stewardship Annual Appeal letter.
LEMAY AVENUE WATERLINE UPDATE - Starting the week of March 16 (weather permitting), southbound Lemay will be closed from Horsetooth to south of Ticonderoga and Harbor Walk. Please access Spirit of Joy via Harmony Road or side streets south of the closure. The project is expected to last through late April.
PRAYER CORNER TRAINING - Join us after worship on the 19th for a Prayer Corner training where you will learn how to pray with others in a meaningful and supportive way. All are welcome to participate.
LUMIN GRADUATION STOLES – HELP NEEDED - LuMin is looking for an embroiderer to help create graduation stoles for students this semester. If you or someone you know (including members of quilting groups or others who enjoy sewing or embroidery) might be interested in helping with this project, please contact Victoria at minister@lcmcsu.org. Thank you for supporting our graduating students!
LUMIN AT CSU – MEAL DONATIONS NEEDED - Lutheran Campus Ministry (LuMin) at Colorado State University is seeking meal donations for the spring semester. Meals support two ongoing programs: the Student Housing Security Initiative Sunday dinners and LuMin Wednesday gatherings with meal drop-off at 5:30 PM. There will be no meal needed on Ash Wednesday, February 18. Those interested in providing a meal can sign up using the shared spreadsheet and should also confirm their date with meal coordinator Angela Jensen at angela.jensen1980@gmail.com. Thank you for helping support LuMin’s mission to feed both the souls and stomachs of CSU students while providing a safe and welcoming community.https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1kMbQsLQS4k827uMmvioFKAohbs0wNt8H4ZXFBT_poag/edit?usp=sharing
SUBMIT A PRAYER REQUEST - Share your prayer needs, joys, or concerns with our Prayer Team using our secure online form: https://app.echoprayer.com/feed/prayer-requests-6/submit?auth_key=2df259aed9. Requests are received with care and prayed over faithfully. Prayer cards are also available on the prayer table in the Sanctuary on Sunday mornings.
ALL-AGE YOUTH TRAMPOLINE PARK EVENT - All youth of every age are invited to jump into the fun. Date - March 29th- 12pm, Location - Fly High Trampoline Park, located at 218 Smokey Street, Fort Collins, CO 80525. Come ready to bounce, laugh, and enjoy a high-energy time together. For any questions contact Jen at Jen@sojoyfc.org
PAINT PARTY AT SOJ - Join us for a creative and fun Paint Party at SoJ on April 19th. Come enjoy a relaxed time of painting, creativity, and fellowship—no experience needed. The event time will be announced soon, so stay tuned for more details!
DO YOU KNIT OR CROCHET? Your skills are needed! We are currently low on prayer shawls and need to replenish our supply. Yarn kits are available, so the only investment is your time. Contact Judy Fletcher, jfletcher1212@gmail.com or Stephanie Ortland, sortland33@gmail.com
SYNOD ASSEMBLY - The Synod Assembly will be held April 23–25. If you are interested in representing SOJ, please contact Pastor Dave at Dave@sojoyfc.org for more information.
OUR SPRING 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 wedding is a foretaste of the great heavenly feast in store for God’s people.”
—N.T. Wrigh
[Mary] says (in your present crisis too), whatever he tells you to do, do it. There are as many “whatevers” as there are readers.
—-Frederick Dale Bruner
DEVOTIONS FOR THe WEEK
At-home family devotionals for March 2026
Readings for January 11
Psalm 104:10-15
John 2:1-11
ReadinGS for January 4
John 1:19-34
John 1:35-51
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