330 Scenic Dr., Clarkdale, AZ 86324, USA
Announcements for October 12, 2025
Welcome Rev. Pat Reed, Grand Canyon Congregational Transition Coach, who is here to speak to us about our search for a new pastor.
Wednesday’s Worship/Bible Study will enter the book of Exodus, with the story of Moses and the escape of a group of folks who were for the most part slaves in Egypt, and who will at some point in the future be called “The People of Israel” [the people who ‘wrestle’ with God and prevail]. The service ends with Communion. Read ahead! You’ll get more out of Dr. Koester’s presentation if you do. See you next Wednesday – bring a friend!
SOJ is pleased to host the Quail Country Quilters’ A Covey of Quilts Quilt Show here at SOJ on Friday, 9am-4pm and Saturday, 9-2:30pm. There will be a boutique and lunch available for purchase in addition to the quilt show. Come and enjoy the day with the quilters!
Thank you to our Worship Assistants this weekend: Greeters/Ushers: Hal & Ronda Hatfield; Reader: Kellie Sanders; Communion Assts: Pam Moody, Kellie Sanders, Bill Taylor; A/V: Kim Densmore. Volunteers are always needed—see the sign-up sheet in the narthex.
Church Council meets on Wednesday at 1pm in the Conference Room.
The Gather Bible Study Group will meet on Thursday at 2pm in the Conference Room.
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 Patti Bays In Memory of Cecil.
Today’s Fellowshipis provided by Marie Parkinson.
Happy Birthday to Tom Atkins on Oct. 12th,, Sharon Brown on Oct. 16, Sandy Knutson on Oct. 17th, Joe Mathe on Oct. 19th, Becky Brakebill on Oct. 30th. May you be blessed with good health in the coming year!
Happy Anniversary to Pat & Sharon Brown on Oct. 13th, Micah & Sara Swenson on Oct. 15th. May your love continue to grow stronger with each passing year!
Last Sunday’s attendance = 59
A STEWARSHIP NOTE from Kellie Sanders
As members of the Body of Christ, we are called to be faithful stewards of all that God has entrusted to us—our time, our talents, and our financial resources. Stewardship is not just about giving; it is about responding to God’s abundant grace with grateful hearts. Every prayer offered, every skill shared, every gift given helps
strengthen our community of faith and extend Christ’s love to the world. In the ELCA we often say, “God’s work. Our hands.” Together, our hands become instruments of God’s mission—caring for neighbors, supporting ministries, and building up the church for today and for generations to come. Thank you for the many ways you live out this calling through your generosity and service.