Author Archive: spiritofjoy
Story of the Week-“Garden Benches”
Next time you visit our prayer gardens, you ‘ll notice several new benches.
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Story of the Week “Spirit of Joy Grief Support Group”
Spirit of Joy launched a six week Grief Support Group on August 17. We are confident that in coming together we are able to support one another in our grief through caring conversations, proclaiming the good news that our loved ones are never lost to God, and sharing both tears and laughter. No matter how […]
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Hurricane Harvey – How Can I Help?
In the wake of the destruction of Hurricane Harvey, Lutheran Disaster Response is collecting donations to serve the brothers and sisters left rebuilding in Texas and Louisianna. To donate and learn more, visit: Hurricane Harvey Disaster Response
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Story of the Week “Breakfast at The Banquet”
Thanks to high quality fellowship and flipping (of pancakes), 20 Spirit of Joy partners served 229 breakfast meals to our neighbors in downtown Sioux Falls on Wednesday, August 16,. The staff at the Banquet has asked all of us to help them continue serving our Sioux Falls neighbors in downtown and on the west side […]
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Story of the Week “Preschool and Playground Blessing”
“We are gathered to ask God’s blessing as with thankfulness we dedicate this playground to the glory of God.” On Wednesday, August 9th Preschool Families, Partners, Neighbors, and Children gathered together for Dedication of the Playground. Songs, prayers, laughter, and ice cream cups were shared. We even tested out the new slide and swings. Plan […]
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Spirit of Joy Road Map
As our congregation celebrates fifteen years of mission and ministry this year, we have also begun to look forward with anticipation to what God will do with us in the next decade to change lives with love and grace. The “trail map” that follows has been put together after many months of listening, praying, and […]
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Story of the Week “Week at Christikon”
The first week of August found Pastor Christy, Mike and 3 of our High School students (Emma, Rachel and Megan)camping, hiking and having a great time in Montana. These five were participants of Christikon’s final week of Mountaineer Camp. Over 6 days, they hiked close to 30 miles, slept in tents and even did a […]
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Story of the Week “Mobile Food Pantry”
On Thursday, July 27th, an enthusiastic team of volunteers from Spirit of Joy gathered at St. John Lutheran Church to work with the Mobile Food Pantry in greeting guests and assisting them with their groceries. Spirit of Joy served 113 families; 26 of those families were new to the Pantry. If you’d like more information about […]
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Story of the Week “Preschool Playground”
Your Preschool Playground is coming together! Last week, many helpful hands and hearts came together to install the a large piece of the playground – the climber! Family members, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Gardeners joined together to lay down a weed barrier, deliver the climber, and distribute four pallets of mulch. What a wonderful […]
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