330 Scenic Dr., Clarkdale, AZ 86324, USA
Announcements for January 18, 2026
The Annual Meeting of Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church of the Verde Valley will take place TODAY after worship in the sanctuary. All are welcome to attend. (Members have voice and vote, Associate Members have voice but no vote, friends of the congregation have neither voice nor vote.)
2025 Year-End Statements are now available in the narthex.
2026 Giving envelopes can be found on the table in the narthex. Please notify the office if you do not wish to use envelopes.
The communion that is on the table in the narthex will now be placed with the wafers on the altar to be blessed during the communion service. If you prefer to receive one of these containers that have wafers and wine, please ask the communion wafer distributors for one when going forward to receive communion.
Wednesday’s Worship-Study Presentation continues with the great prophets of Israel “speaking God’s truth to power”. We begin to look at prophetic themes and behavior when it comes to ‘speaking that truth.’ We will experience the connection that Jesus of Nazareth had to the words, themes and actions of the prophets. Indeed, we can’t really comprehend the message of the Gospel without understanding the prophets. As we work with their stories and message we might start to wonder where are God’s prophets today – where are they speaking – what are they doing – how do we listen to them? All important questions of faith and faithfulness today. Hold on to your seats! Bring a friend!
Church Council will meet on Wednesday at 1pm in the Conference Room.
The Men’s Breakfast Group will meet on Thursday at Red Rooster Café at 8:30 am. All men are invited to attend for fellowship and to discuss next Sunday’s Gospel.
The Daytime Book Group meets on Thursday at 2pm in the CR to discuss Miss Julia Stands Her Ground by Ann B. Ross. All are invited to attend.
Thank you to our Worship Assistants this weekend: Greeters/Ushers: Tom & Glena Atkins Reader: Kellie Sanders; Communion Assts: Ann & Bill Matzke; A/V: Micah Swenson. We are always in need of Worship Assistants– see the sign-up sheet in the narthex.
Prayer Requests: Please forward all prayer requests directly to Laura Stransky at klstransky@gmail.com or call 970-749-2270.
Today’s altar flowers are donated by Marie Parkinson in remembrance of Jerry and Marlene.
Fellowshiptoday is provided Wendy Anderson and Mell’O’Dee Gaber.
Happy Birthday to Elizabeth Valenzuela on the 21st, Derek Swenson on the 22nd, Lauren Mudro-Petersen on the 30th. May you be blessed with good health in the coming year!
Last Sunday’s attendance = 90.