Dear Church Family,
We continue to take every precaution to provide the safety of all of our community of faith. In addition to postponing any type of gatherings or meetings at the church site, we will be closing the office to any outside walk-ins. I will be checking in each day and will be in the office briefly, answering any of your phone messages at the church. I am also available for text or phone messages on my cell: 760-484-0581.
We want to stay in touch with all of you, and are providing additional opportunities each day to be in your home with online devotionals and Lenten Service. Daily devotionals will be recorded and posted on our YouTube, Facebook, and our SOJ Website's home page at 8am each week day. The Lenten Service for this week will be available, online only, on Wednesday evening at 6pm.
Here are links to access our online resources:
YouTube: Click here (http://bit.ly/SOJTube) to access the SOJ YouTube Channel. From there you will see Daily Devotionals, updated each day at 8am. Additionally, the Lenten Service will be available at 6pm on Wednesdays.
Facebook: Click here (http://bit.ly/SOJFacebook) to go to our Facebook page. From this page, you'll get the latest updates from SOJ, as well as links to the Daily Devotionals, Lenten Services, and Live Streams! (You'll need to click the "Join Group" button, if you see it there.)
SOJ Website: Click here (http://sojchurch.com/) to go to our very own Spirit of Joy website. The home page will be kept updated with the latest updates, as well as links to the Daily Devotionals, Lenten Services, and Sunday Services.
In these difficult times, we remember the love that our Lord has for each of us, and we pray for continued guidance, comfort in anxiety, and hope for each new day.
God's Peace,
Pastor Dan
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We have ongoing WEEKLY expenses of almost $5,500 to meet our general expense obligations, including rent, payroll, insurance, utilities, and much more. Please prayerfully consider increasing your weekly commitment to compensate for the normal incidental offerings from visitors and occasional attenders that we won't receive during this time of "social distancing."
In addition to mailing your check (see mailing address at the bottom of this newsletter), click here for online options for giving: http://sojchurch.com/contribute/. Please do not forget this important form of worship, during this time!
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NEED HELP??
If you are unable to get to the store for supplies & groceries, we have some recommendations:
Two options are available by computer or phone (Delivery fees apply): Insta Cart for groceries, and Orange Crate for restaurant meals.
Or if you need further help, please email: helpline@sojchurch.com. Someone will help coordinate the help you require!
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WANT TO HELP??
Are you looking for a way to help people in this difficult time?
Are you able to coordinate, shop, and deliver items for people in need?
If so, then WE NEED YOU!! Please email helpline@sojchurch.com and be a part of this very important endeavor we are starting, here at Spirit of Joy!
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The Lord is my light and my salvation - whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life - of whom shall I be afraid?
~Psalm 27:1
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Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
~Joshua 1:9
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