What’s Up at Spirit of Joy—
Bulletin Board and Announcements
SUNDAY SERVICES:
Join us for Every Sunday worship at 9:30am!
NO MEN’S HAPPY HOUR THIS MONTH - Please note that Men’s Happy Hour will not meet this month. We hope everyone enjoys a wonderful holiday season! Men’s Happy Hour gatherings will resume in January — we look forward to seeing you then!
HOLDEN EVENING PRAYER – Join us on December 3rd, 10th, and 17th at 6:30 PM for a time of reflection and prayer.
CHRISTMAS EVE WORSHIP TIMINGS - Celebrate the joy and wonder of Christ’s birth with us this Christmas Eve. Worship services will be held at 3 PM and 5 PM. Come and experience the music, message, and candlelight as we rejoice in the gift of Jesus. All are warmly welcome!
LESSONS AND CAROLS – SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28 | 9:30 AM - Join us for a Lessons and Carols service celebrating the Christmas season through scripture and song. All are welcome.
UNDECK THE HALLS – JANUARY 4 (AFTER WORSHIP) - Help us take down Christmas decorations on Sunday, January 4, following worship. Many hands make light work—thank you for helping prepare our space for the season ahead!
OUR WINTER 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/DAFPg2MpVOo/ZQU_PwrxbmoKG-Ab9YMB9g/editutm_content=DAFPg2MpVOo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton
WOMEN’S MINISTRY MEET- The Women’s Ministry will meet on Monday, January 5, from 4:30–6:00 pm in the church foyer. Join us for an evening of wine and cheese, a devotional exchange, and a sing-a-long. Please RSVP to Joy - devensjoy@gmail.com if you plan to attend. All are welcome!
HABITAT BUILD DATES & LUNCH VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Upcoming Habitat build date is March 14, 2026. If you’re interested in lending a hand, please contact Dave Ross directly or email to office@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.
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!
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
“If … you believe that God ought to bless you and help you because you have worked so hard to obey him and be a good person, then Jesus may be your helper, your example, even your inspiration, but he is not your savior. You are serving as your own savior.”
—Timothy Keller
DEVOTIONS FOR THe WEEK
At-home family devotionals for November 2025
Readings for October 19
Psalm 51: 10-17
1 Samuel 16:1-13
ReadinGS for October 26
John 2:13-22
1 Kings 5:1-5; 8:1-13
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