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Hymn of the Week – “Take My Life and Let It Be”
Here is how author Frances Havergal describes the events that inspired the writing of this hymn:
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Story of the Week – Wednesday Sprouts Sing in Worship
This past Wednesday evening, October 12th we had the privilege of having our Wednesday Sprouts sing during the service. It’s always so wonderful to hear our youngest voice making a joyful noise to the Lord!
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Story of the Week: New Interim Ministry Leader Christy Hallenbeck Ask
Get to know our new Interim Ministry Leader Christy Hallenbeck Ask! Welcome Christy!
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Story of the Week – Men’s Retreat
The fourth annual Spirit of Joy Men’s Retreat was held on September 16th and 17th and proved to be a relaxing and reflective time for our ten attendees.
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Story of the Week – Bibles & Blessings
Why come to church on a Saturday? For an important Faith Milestone – Bibles and Blessings!
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Story of the Week -Meet the new Spirit of Joy Preschool Director, Amy Cauble!
Amy Cauble starts at Spirit of Joy TODAY, September 1st! Stop by and meet her!
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Story of the Week – AED Training
On August 2nd, about 35 Spirit of Joy partners gathered for dinner followed by CPR and AED (automated external defibrillator) training.
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Hymn of the Week – “For the Beauty of the Earth”
In 1863, Folliott S. Pierpoint was wandering through the English countryside around the winding Avon River. As he looked on the peaceful beauty surrounding him, he was inspired to reflect on God’s gifts to his people in creation and in the church. Above all, Pierpoint thought of the sacrifice of Christ, in the greatest of sacrifices, that of his life in return for ours. He thus originally wrote the text of “For the Beauty of the Earth” as a hymn for the Lord’s Supper.
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Story of the Week – Story Time at Spirit of Joy
What can you do with your little ones on a very hot July night? These families came to Story Time!
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Hymn of the Week-“Be Thou My Vision”
This week’s hymn is a favorite of many. This hymn acts as a prayer to our God that He would be the first that we seek after, and continually refocus the direction of our life.
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