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Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church
eNews Update
December 16, 2021
Special Message about Wearing of Masks


Dear Spirit of Joy Family,
 
As you have likely heard already, California has re-instituted an indoor mask mandate, effective today through at least January 15th. In order to comply with these new guidelines, anyone entering the church will be required to wear a mask for the next several weeks.
 
I know the sudden change in policy is frustrating, and the guidelines can sometimes give us whiplash, but I appreciate your flexibility as we move through this pandemic. Spirit of Joy has always been a very loving and caring place, so let’s get through this next month together to encourage a healthy New Year for all congregants and their families. 
 
As always, if you feel more comfortable staying home and watching the live stream, please do so. Thanks to technology, we can stay connected via Youtube chat or Facebook. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to me or any member of the church council. 
 
God’s Blessings,
 
Jessica Parker
Congregation President
parkerjeslauren@gmail.com
(760) 315-2197
Advent and Christmas Worship Service Schedule

As we continue through our Advent season together we experience many wonderful worship opportunities for this time of year in the church.  Coming up this Sunday, December 19th we will include a service of carols and special music for Christmas from our Spirit of Joy Festival Choir.  Following the service our pray-ers are invited to pray in a setting of music, Christmas decorations, candlelight, and a quiet atmosphere. 

Next week we will be having  7 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. Candlelight Christmas Eve Services.  The services will include, special music, favorite carols, Holy Communion, harpist, and candlelighting ceremony.  Plan to make your worship experience a true commitment during this time of welcoming the Christ child into our lives.
Weekly Events:
YOUTH CHRISTMAS PARTY COMING UP & SCHEDULE

Sunday, December 19th: Will be the Youth Christmas Party during our normal youth group time! We will have some games, snacks, and share in some Christmas fun! 

There will be no youth group  from December 26 through January 2nd.

Youth group will then resume as normal on Sunday, January 9th!

As many know, my due date for baby girl is this December and I have some great volunteers lined up in case I need them in December and through the course of January so all youth activities can continue as planned! 

Wishing you all a wonderful Holiday season!


Randi-Kate Canoy Suhr
Bible Verse
She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins.
Matthew 1:21
Live Streaming of Services Update

All Spirit of Joy Live services will be accessed via the SOJ YouTube Channel. The channel can be found here:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5jRr10niEhd4zFESTafNBA/videos

All Sunday Live services will appear in the channel 10 to 15 Minutes prior to the start of the service. 
A BIG Thank You to Harvey Payne and his efforts on improving our live stream technology! 
Bible Verse
Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name.
1 Chronicles 29:13
Ways to Give

Did You Know You Can Contribute to Spirit of Joy While Shopping at Amazon?

Amazon.com will contribute .5% of your qualified Amazon purchases to Spirit of Joy.  It's so easy to do. Just go to http://www.sojchurch.com/amazonsmile when placing your order.

Contribute via PayPal
We accept online contributions through PayPal using your credit card, checking or savings account. You can even configure PayPal to automate recurring weekly or monthly payments so that when you are not in church your support continues.  Your contribution is tax deductible.  For more information and to register go to www.sojchurch.com
Thank you and we are grateful for your support.
Bible Verse
The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel (which means God is with us).
Matthew 1:23
New Home Group Session Begins Week of January 9

Our Home Group members love The Chosen's portrayal of Jesus and all those he touched in personal and powerful ways. We have found ourselves marveling at a powerful and vivid new approach to the Good News (Gospel) of Jesus Christ.

This is, in fact, a never-ending story. And a logical next-step in understanding this story is what happened to his chosen people after Jesus’ passion, resurrection, and departure to Heaven. This is all revealed in the Acts of the Apostles as told by Luke, the dear and glorious physician.
Beginning the week of January 9, our Home Groups will take an 8-week journey through the Book of Acts  We’ll gain new insights into where this Journey with Jesus will take us as it did with the Apostles.

So mark your calendars for eight weeks, beginning the week of January 9. 

We'll schedule Season 3 of The Chosen as soon as it is finished. And, while you're thinking about it, consider paying it forward.

 If you are not yet in a Home Group, let Pastor Dan know of your interest. You will be blessed!

 

Check out ways you can support
Spirit of Joy's ministry!
PRAYER LINE REQUESTS: Tori Barlow is our new prayer line coordinator.  If you have a prayer request please contact Tori at toribarlow@gmail.com or (760) 522-0661.  All prayer requests will now be forwarded through Tori.
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