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Story 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 […]
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Now 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!
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Story 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 […]
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Story of the Week – SOJ Preschool Open House
Spirit of Joy Preschool had its First Open House last weekend!
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Story of the Week – Affirmation of Baptism
On October 30th Spirit of Joy celebrated the Affirmation of Baptism for Leah Margaret Berdahl, Dominic Curtis Hagebock, Cierra Ann Hanson, Ryan Isaac Hill, Joshua David Krull, Kylie Ann Larson, Kennedi Sue Miller, Nolan James Schneider, Sophia Pauline Schoepf, Adam Matthew Schrader, Aidan Eric Thomas, and Cade Lawrence Van Wyk.
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Story of the Week – Memorial Garden
This past Sunday we honored and remembered those saints from our congregation that have died in the last two years. A brief memorial service was held in the prayer garden with placing of the stones by families and friends.
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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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Summer Worship & Office Hours
Summer Worship and Office Hours begin this week and will run through Labor Day.
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Hymn of the Week – Amazing Grace
Each week I will feature one of the hymns for the upcoming Sunday worship service. I hope to give you a bit of background information on the hymn and composer so that on Sunday morning you can make a deeper connection into what we are singing.
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