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Spirit of Joy is a Stephen Ministry Congregation
Making Jesus Known…
through Caring Relationships,
trusting that GOD is the curegiver.
Since July 16, 2003, we have been enrolled as part of Stephen Ministry. We currently have 13 trained Stephen Ministers and 5 trained Stephen Leaders, serving people in and around our congregation. This important extension of pastoral care offers listening, Christian care to those in crises, large and small, short-term and long-term, from life-changing events to simply the need to talk through something on one’s mind.
This ministry belongs to all of us here at Spirit of Joy and is supported in our budget, in our prayers, and in our actions. It is part of who we are and how we are.
PBS recently featured Stephen Ministry on its "Religion and Ethics" news show.
You can can watch the video online at the PBS Web site.
Click here to view the April 9, 2010 "Stephen Ministry" feature. |
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In the informal gathering of a Connections Small Group made up of Christian friends, it’s easier to take the time to talk to each other in meaningful ways, learn and pray together, and share one another’s lives. Connection groups are designed for encouragement, personal spiritual growth and getting connected to people. They provide mutual care and support, fun and fellowship.
Spirit of Joy Connections Small Groups vary in format and membership with some groups focusing more on Bible Study and other more on fellowship. Typically groups form around age and interests with members meeting once a week to twice a month in a member’s home or at Spirit of Joy.
Connections Small Groups give members a way to develop friends within Spirit of Joy.For more information about current Connections Small Groups meeting at SOJ and how to get involved, visit the Connections Small Group bulletin board located in the entryway. Group information includes meeting times, group focus, contact information and if a group is open for new members.
Come join us! If you have questions about Spirit of Joy’s Connections Small Group please feel free to contact our Connections Small Group Ministry Team Members:
Marci Riddle 686-9968
Marianne Liston 226-4859
Jennifer Caylor 372-1197
Diana Collins 225-9124
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