What can I expect?
Spirit of Joy is an eclectic faith community of residents, “snowbirds,” RVers, and visitors. You will find us warm and welcoming. Our attire is comfortable (from shirts and ties to shorts and tennis shoes).
Parking
There is ample parking on three sides of the Seventh-Day Adventist building. Handicapped spaces are on the north side (closest to Mingus Avenue).
Greeters
There will be a smiling face to greet you just inside the door. There is a guestbook just inside the double doors, if you’d like to sign.
Getting what you’ll need for worship
An usher will hand you a worship bulletin and, for traditional worship, a hymnal. If you would like an introductory brochure about Spirit of Joy or a blank offering envelope, an usher can assist you with these as well. In the bulletin is a card on which you may record your name and address (front) and/or prayer requests (back).
Entering the worship space
This space is usually buzzing with conversation and activity prior to worship. There are no reserved seats; you are free to sit anywhere.
Traditional Worship
Our 8:30am Sunday worship includes several hymns, multiple Bible readings, a 
sermon, and a formal spoken and chanted liturgy accompanied by an organ. Most Sundays we use The Lutheran Book of Worship for the liturgy and hymns. The page numbers and hymn numbers are printed in the worship bulletin. There is usually a time of “sharing the peace” or greeting those near you. Hand-shaking, hugging, and friendly waves are all acceptable forms of greeting.
Holy Communion is served on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month. All are welcome to come forward for Communion. The ushers will let you know when to come forward. You will be given a piece of bread and a cup of wine or grape juice. If you prefer to not receive Communion, you may come forward for a blessing.
Following the worship service, you may exit through the double doors and greet the pastor or through the side door. Coffee and treats are always served after worship in the fellowship building.
Praise Worship
Our 10:45am Sunday worship uses contemporary praise songs projected onto a screen and led by a team of singers and instrumentalists. There is usually one Bible reading and a message by our pastor. There is usually a time of “sharing the peace” or greeting those near you. Hand-shaking and hugging are both acceptable forms of greeting. All are welcome to come forward for Communion. You will be given a wafer and invited to dip it into the cup of grape juice. Following the worship service, you are welcome to join us in the fellowship building for coffee and treats.
Healing Worship
When there is a 5th Sunday of the month, there is a service of healing in each of the worship services. This is an opportunity to receive an anointing of oil and prayers for healing (for you or for someone else).
Other Facilities
There are restrooms in the east hallway (closest to the church organ) and in the entrance to the fellowship building. There is a drinking fountain in the hall just outside the side door to the worship room. There is a “wiggle room” (nursery) with a glass front that looks into the worship space. Exit through the side door and turn left.
