What’s Up at Spirit of Joy—
Bulletin Board and Announcements
SUNDAY SERVICES:
Join us for Every Sunday worship at 9:30am!
Rejoicing Spirits (shush-free worship) at 3:00pm on the first Sunday of the month!
BOOK DISCUSSION - TILL WE HAVE FACES - Did you miss the Till We Have Faces discussion at Family Camp? You're in luck! We’re hosting a second opportunity for anyone who wasn’t at camp to join the conversation. Come be part of a thoughtful discussion on C.S. Lewis’s classic on Sunday, July 27 at 11:15am. All are welcome!
FLOWERS THIS WEEK BY PHILLIP & ANNA CHAPMAN -The beautiful altar flowers this week have been lovingly given by Phillip and Anna Chapman. We thank them for their generous contribution in enhancing our worship space.
HABITAT BUILD DATES & LUNCH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Upcoming Habitat build dates are October 8, 2025; November 22, 2025; March 14, 2026. Spirit of Joy is also scheduled to serve lunch on Saturday, October 8, 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.
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, August 14, 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.
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
“[Revelation] speaks a word of warning to the unthinking mass of Christians who simply want to share in the economic fruits of Babylon’s wealth and luxury and are quite willing to assimilate in order to reap the temporal benefits.”
- C. H. Talbert
DEVOTIONS FOR THe WEEK
At-home family devotionals for May 2025
Readings for July 13
1 John 4:7-12
John 15:1-8
ReadinGS for JuLY 6
Isaiah 6:1-5
Revelation 4:1-2, 6b-11, 5:1-12
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 Cody Thomas: cody@sojoyfc.org
Office Administrator Ami Gaikwad: office@sojoyfc.org