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’s altar flowers are given by Rebecca Alcorn in celebration of October birthday. Thank you, Rebecca, for sharing the beauty of flowers with our Spirit of Joy community!
YOUTH NIGHT: A CREEPY WALK IN THE WOODS - Join us for our Youth Social, “A Creepy Walk in the Woods,” on October 17 at 7:00 PM at 1750 Savage Road, Loveland, CO. This event is for students ages 11 and older. Parents must notify Luckia by October 16 if the youth will be attending.
📧 luckia@sojoyfc.org
📱 970-999-0145
🌐 Creepy Walk in the Woods
COMMUNITY TRUNK OR TREAT - Bring your kids, neighbors, and friends for a fun-filled afternoon at Spirit of Joy’s Trunk or Treat! Sunday, October 25 | 3:00–5:00 PM. Enjoy a variety of exciting activities, including a bounce house, face painting, games, snacks, and more! We look forward to celebrating with you! Everyone is welcome!
DO YOU VOLUNTEER? WE WOULD LIKE TO KNOW - Do you volunteer with an organization or group? We’d love to hear about it! Please fill out the form below and let us know where you volunteer. Please complete one form for each organization where you volunteer. https://forms.gle/RU33UQ9J9PdetWo79
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BUILD DAYS & LUNCH VOLUNTEERS - Join Spirit of Joy in supporting Habitat for Humanity! Volunteer for our upcoming build days on Saturday, October 17 and Saturday, November 7. Names of volunteers are due to Amie Sharp by October 11 and November 1, respectively. SOJ will also be hosting volunteer lunch on November 7 and needs volunteers to help. Please consider signing up to support these meaningful community service opportunities! Signup by contacting Amie Sharp at asharp@sharpnetsolutions.com
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY INFORMATION TABLE - Visit the Prayer Shawl Ministry table in the foyer on Sunday, October 11, after worship. Learn more about the ministry, explore ways to get involved, and pick up a Prayer Shawl Kit. Stop by and discover how you can share comfort, care, and prayer with others!
MEN’S HAPPY HOUR MINISTRY - Join the Men’s Happy Hour moved to every 2nd Wednesday of the month, at 4:00 PM at Zwei Brewing Co., 4612 S Mason St #120, Fort Collins, CO 80525.
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 FALL 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!
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!
Quotation for the week
“We are in danger of forgetting that God is not only a comfort but a joy. He is the source of all pleasures; he is fun and light and laughter, and we are meant to enjoy him.”
—Joy Davidman
“It is the self-righteousness of the pious that most breeds atheism, but inspiring all decent ordinary [people] with loathing of the enormous lie.”
—Joy Davidman
DEVOTIONS FOR THe WEEK
At-home family devotionals for October 2026
Readings for October 11
Matthew 5:17-20
Exodus 19:16-20; 20:1-21
ReadinGS for October 8
Matthew 5:17-20
Exodus 19:16-20; 20:1-21
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