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Story of the Week “Cleaner Carpets”
The staff at SoJ worked this week to make plenty of room for the hard-working team from Rainbow International. The gentlemen worked diligently to clean the carpet in classrooms, hallways, gathering spaces, and offices! Come appreciate the sparkling carpet this Sunday!
Continue ReadingStory of the Week – “VBS/Daycamp Donations”
It’s been one week since we had the awesome NeSoDak counselors at Spirit of Joy for a great week of Day Camp. We had so much fun in large groups and small groups learning about how God’s love is For You. We ended the week by raising $116.19 to help sponsor Balaji, our student from […]
Continue ReadingNow Hiring: Coordinator of Worship Arts & Coordinator of Communication
We are beginning the search for qualified individuals to fill two openings beginning Sept. 1st, 2017. If you, or someone you know, would like to apply, please see the attached job descriptions and applications. Applications may be submitted to Pastor Jeff Eisele. Job Application – Coordinator of Communication Job Application – Coordinator of Worship Arts […]
Continue ReadingStory of the Week – “All-Church Potluck”
On June 14 Spirit of Joy ministry partners gathered at McKennan Park for our Annual Picnic. Thanks to grand company, perfect weather, and selections of Bob’s Chicken and partner-made delectables, it was a joy-filled evening!
Continue ReadingStory of the Week – “Global Mission Connection”
On Monday, June 5th we hosted three Spirit of Joy missionary partners representing our Companion Synods. Sergio Rios Carillo serves in Nicaragua and Solofo and Joely Rakatoarivelo are from Madagascar but they serve in Cameroon. It was a gathering filled with music and stories of the Spirit’s work in and around our mission partner relationships […]
Continue ReadingStory of the Week – “Students Helping Students”
How can we help? Scout Leader Charles Thomas and Boy Scout Pack 711 were seeking ways to support Spirit of Joy.
Continue ReadingStory of the Week – Spirit of Joy Choir at St. Dysmas
On Thursday evening, May 4th, the Spirit of Joy Adult Choir were invited to sing with the St. Dysmas Choir to sing an anthem based on the Christian favorite, “This Little Light of Mine.”
Continue ReadingApril-May 2017 Newsletter
On the first Easter Sunday morning, two women were in for the surprise of their lives. Instead of finding a closed tomb, they found an open grave, and an angel greeting them. For them and for every follower of the Lord Jesus, life would never be the same. The resurrection of Jesus from the dead changed the course of history.
Continue ReadingStory of the Week: Family Camp
“Spirit of Joy families had a great time at Joy Ranch last weekend.
Continue ReadingVision Team Report
If you haven’t had a chance, make sure to take a look at Spirit of Joy’s Visioning Report results!
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