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Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church
eNewsletter                                          November 28, 2022
MESSAGE FROM PASTOR DAN
 
  The month of December is always a month filled with wonder and light....the light of the Christ child coming into the world.  We hope that you will make every effort to share this season of Advent and Christmas with us either in person or online in worship.  On December 11th the Spirit of Joy Festival Choir will bring the message in music for all of us to enjoy.  This is always a highlight for us at Advent/Christmas time. We will also share in a Christmas gathering following the worship.  Plan to enjoy all the festivities of the day. 
      Our Services for Christmas Eve will be held at 7 p.m. and 11 p.m.  These services will include your favorite carols, special music and instrument, Holy Communion, Christmas Message, and traditional Candle Lighting.  We will also have a Christmas Worship service on Christmas Day at 10 a.m.  Plan to join us as we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus.  
     We pray for your faith journey in this season as you take time to ponder, reflect, and rejoice in the personal relationship you have with Jesus.
     See you in worship, and blessings during this Advent and Christmas season, 
     
 Pastor Dan
What are Crismons?
Watch this video to learn more about the history of Crismons and enjoy them on our tree this season.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-wXpXBigcM
Christmas Celebration and Ornament Exchange
Join us December 11th following the Cantata service for brunch and an ornament exchange. Spirit of Joy will provide brunch and Santa will be stopping by too!  Don't miss this opportunity to meet others and share in the holiday spirit. If you'd like to participate in the ornament exchange, please bring a wrapped ornament. New, thrifted, or homemade - it's up to you!  Enjoy this time of fellowship and holiday cheer as we celebrate the advent season together.
UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS
Youth Schedule for the Holiday Season!

Saturday, December 3: Frosted Faces Volunteer event for Middle School & High School Youth from 3:00-5:00 p.m.Please fill out this sign up form and volunteer form https://forms.gle/oeSQoZzXeKNn1nWh8

Sunday, December 4: No Youth Group 

Sunday, December 11th: High School Youth Group 4:30-6:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 18th: High School Youth Group 4:30-6:00pm

We will be on break following the schools schedule so No Youth Group:  25th,  January 1st, and January 8th! 

Wishing you all the best Holiday Season!

Randi-Kate Canoy Suhr
Social Ministry Update

Better Together

Thank you to the Koehlers' home group (Glen, Marilyn, Diane, Jerry, Darren, Becky, and Karen D.) for providing the meal and serving Open Door Meal in November. We had a good turn out, and Diane's delicious lasagna was much appreciated.  This is a fun opportunity to serve the community. If you are interested in helping, please see any church council member. Our next opportunity to serve is in February.

Making Christmas Brighter by Giving to Others
A HUGE Thank you for everyone who packed a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child.  This was the best response yet!  I delivered 47 shoeboxes and I know some people packed boxes online as well.  May you all be blessed for your generosity!

The collection bin for the Share Your Holidays program is in the sanctuary now.  All your donations stay in Ramona for members of our community. Please bring any food donations or a new and unwrapped toy and place it in the bin.  We will deliver our donations to the Food and Clothes Closet the week of December 5th.  Suggestions for food items are:
Canned: fruit, green beans, corn, cranberries, yams, cream soups, chicken broth or gravy.  Also boxed stuffing, potatoes, cereal.  Of course ANY food donation (unexpired) is welcome. Those items not used for the holiday meal boxes will be used to stock the food pantry for those in need.   This is a perfect opportunity to use your Thrivent Action Team Dollars to spread some Christmas cheer!

May you all enjoy the blessings of this glorious season!

Christy Serra
Women's Bible Study UPDATE

Bible Study
The Women's Bible Study will resume in January on Tuesday< January 17 2023 at 5:30 p.m.
We will continue our journey with the women of the bible, their struggles and their strengths.  Book/Lesson TBD.  We have also been doing crafts and having refreshments in our time together.  Please consider joining us.

Women's Ministries 
We will be regrouping in January please watch for announcements.
Any ideas, suggestions feedback or more please reach out.  I would love to hear from the ladies in the congregation.  My email is celticdreamer01@yahoo.com and my cell is 760-807-8174. 

Thank you!

Rachel Wilson 
Weekly Events
Bible Verse
For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that whoever believes in Him should not parish but have eternal life.
John 3:16
Live Streaming of Services 
All Spirit of Joy Live services will be accessed via the SOJ YouTube Channel. The channel can be found here:
https://bit.ly/SOJStreaming
or go to the Spirit of Joy Web site at http://www.sojchurch.com
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! 
Ways to Give
Your Annual Commitment-Never to Late to Ignite Your Generosity
This year our theme is Ignite Your Generosity.  We are thankful for those who have made their commitment for the coming year.  We encourage those who worship in person, and those who live stream, if you have not yet made your commitment please plan to do so soon.  We are counting on the entire congregation to be ready for what God has in store for us as we embark on a new and exciting path in the new year.  

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


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.
 
Thank you and we are grateful for your support.
Bible Verse
May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.
Numbers 6:24-26 NLT
Merry Christmas!
Bible Verse
And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them and they were sore afraid.
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people,
For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

Luke 2:9-12

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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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