1. What is worship like?
Worship is very informal, with a coffee house feel, food and coffee permitted in our worship space. We are informal on the outside but serious on the inside. We don't care how you look or dress, we just want you to come into a faith relationship with Jesus. All worships will involve the use of media in both song and teaching (message). Children will be openly welcomed and worship will include a message especially for children. Children can even make noise! Worship lasts about 60-70 minutes. 2. Who can come?
Spirit of Joy is a Christ centered church is open to anyone who is eager and willing to grow in their love for Jesus. We welcome people who have never been to church, people who have a church connection in the past and those that might be Lutheran-Christians who have moved into Ridgeville or Avon. We want to be open to anyone God is willing to love!
3. What does it mean to be ELCA Lutheran?
As Lutherans we talk about radical grace. Grace is the surprise of joy by God where we deserve death but God grants us life. Think of the cross to the resurrection. We are saved by God’s grace, not by anything we do. Our salvation is through faith that the death on the cross is good enough for our salvation. We love the world because God first loved us. Grace means we don’t have to be perfect, in fact God understands when we are human and mess up. That is a comforting thought! Then join with us in a movement to turn our world into a fantastic and wonderful kingdom. You can check out the national ELCA website at www.elca.org We currently are developing our Children's Ministry. We will be offering in the future monthly children/family events and will develop Sunday morning ministry as God grows our church.
A big part of our education and fellowship is our small groups. Please see small groups page. 6. What will be offered to singles and those without children?
We hope as the need presents itself to have Small Groups aimed at Young Adult, Seniors, Men and Women’s Ministries. Essentially we will develop ministries as God directs and provides! Adult education will be offered on Sunday mornings as well.
8. How do I get involved?
If you have an interest in being a part of this dynamic new church serving Avon and North Ridgeville, the first step is to contact the Mission Developer, Pastor Glenn. He can be reached via email at pastorinjeans@gmail.com or by calling Spirit of Joy at 440-353-9322 and he will get in touch with you. You may also download a brochure to give to friends and family. Feel free to join our email list or facebook group. You may also fill out an information request form.
Our format of Christian Praise worship includes singing songs from Contemporary Christian Music often found on the Fish Radio Station. This would be very upbeat and aimed at getting people into the Spirit of God’s Presence. Use of drama, puppets and other forms of expression will be greatly encouraged. Occasionally we will sing a traditional hymn using the Praise band.
4. What will be offered for families with children?