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Spirit Update
December 20, 2017
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Thoughts From Interim Pastor Linda Hanus
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It is now week three of our Advent journey. We find ourselves continuing to prepare our hearts and homes for the coming of our Lord. This year is unique, because Advent 4 and Christmas Eve fall on the same day- Sunday, December 24. Sadly, Advent 4 will take a back seat this year, shortening our Advent journey by one week.
Speaking of unique, I invite you to celebrate the birth of our Lord with family and friends at the following worship services:
Saturday, December 23 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 24 8:30 a.m.
Sunday, December 24 4:30 p.m. (Family service with skit)
Each service will be different from the rest. Holy Communion will be celebrated at all services.
Cliff and I share our warmest greetings to you and yours for a most blessed Christmas season. May the love, joy and peace of Christ be with you.
I want to extend a big "thank you" to all who donated household furnishings and/or helped me to move into my apartment on Friday, especially Don, Duane, Ron and Marlys, Gene and Les. You were a godsend! Thank you to all who offered me items. My apartment is small, so I think I have all that I need. I truly appreciate your generosity and kindness.
With Christmas joy,
Pastor Linda
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Numbers For December 16-17, 2017
| Giving |
$7,069 |
| Attendance |
283 |
| Our Weekly Goal Is: |
$7,490 |
Would you like to
text us
You can do so by simply
indicating the dollar amount
you'd like to donate.
Example: $10 and text
480-725-1140
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If you are interested in becoming an E-Giver, visit this
blog post
on the SOH website, for easy step by step instructions to set this up. E-Givers help Spirit of Hope to receive donations on a consistent basis to operate on throughout the year.
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We have a few opportunities available, that we are searching for volunteers for. If you are interested in any of the following, please let the Church Office know.
- The Lay Ministry Team is looking for volunteers to join them, visiting those who are unable to come to church.
- The Facilities Team is looking for someone to mop the kitchen floor once per week, preferably on Wednesdays or Fridays.
- The Facilities Team is looking for someone to clean the bathrooms once per week, preferably on Wednesdays.
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Volunteers Needed...
Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church will serve a pancake breakfast at Grace Lutheran Church on Sunday, December 31st.
Meet at Grace at 6:00 a.m. to prepare pancakes, sausages, coffee and juice. Then serve up a storm to the homeless population surrounding the church. We are usually cleaned up and done by 8:30 a.m.
Please sign up in the Narthex if you are interested in helping us with this wonderful Christmas Season Opportunity! You may call Outreach Team Chair, Tina
Gilson, with any questions at:
414-517-6505
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Readings For This Coming Weekend
Titus 2:11-14 and Luke 2:1-20
This Weekend's Worship Assistants
5:00 p.m. Service Coordinator: Wendy Sontag
8:30 a.m. Service Coordinator: Dick Schultz
10:30 a.m. Service Coordinators: Sylvia Humleker & Linda Wilcox
Set-Up: TBD
December 24th 8:30 a.m.
Altar Assistants: Jack & Marylou Wilson
Communion Servers: Cathy VanGundy, Diana Duck, Ron & Barb Vogel
Greeters: Joe Tedrow, Dick Schultz
Reader: Donna Blad
Ushers: Drew & Mary Myer, Dave & Lorayne Thompson
Sound Booth: Josh Keck
There Will Be No 10:30 a.m. Service On December 24th
Please Be Sure To Join Us For Our December 24th 4:30 p.m. Service
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Week At A Glance
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Wednesday
December 20th
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6:00 p.m.
Nite Lite & Confirmation
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7:00 p.m.
SWAG
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8:00 p.m.
Young Adult Bible Study |
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Thursday
December 21st
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6:30 a.m.
Too Big For Starbucks Bible Study |
9:00 a.m.
Seniors Rock
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1:00 p.m.
Women's Bible Study
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Friday
December 22nd
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Saturday
December 23rd
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5:00 p.m.
The Lift Service
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6:00 p.m.
TAG
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8:00 p.m.
The Forge
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Sunday
December 24th
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8:30 a.m.
Blended Service
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4:30 p.m.
Children's Christmas Eve
Service
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Monday
December 25th
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OFFICE IS CLOSED |
Happy Holidays... |
To You & Yours!
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OFFICE IS CLOSED
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Tuesday
December 26th
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Wednesday
December 27th
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8:00 p.m.
Young Adult Bible Study
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Thursday
December 28th
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6:30 a.m.
Too Big For Starbucks Bible Study |
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1:00 p.m.
Women's Bible Study |
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Friday
December 29th
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Ernie R, Karen J, Marlene N, Pat B prayers for suffering and battling cancer
Helen (Georgia's Mom) prayer of thanks as she celebrates her 101st Birthday on Christmas Day
Lindsay healing
Betty M guidance from God with my husband's Parkinsons & Dementia
Rusty and The Forge prayers of thanks for an awesome job
Gayle T prayers she will be able to handle her treatments
John strength to fight
Church Council God bless this council for all their hard work
Sherri J, Linda W, Fred L and K Family prayers
Jim M friend with cancer
Arden hospitalized with heart failure
All those suffering from addiction
Mary K healing
Alex J & Simone God's strength
Lee healing of cancer
Jerry God's comfort and loss of his wife
Rich humbleness
R on healing
Dawn, Haley cancer
Dan lung disease
Lolly tests for cancer
Deb & Jim W for a miracle healing
Brandon F cancer, hope for healing following bone marrow treatment
June & Nancy healing from broken wrists
Becky, Paul, Kevin cancer
Fran, Linda, Lee, Martha, Norma strength
Mike as he recovers and heals from two back surgeries
Naomi prayers
Melissa prayers of thanks for her recovery and Robyn's miracle
Cynthia C prayers of thanks to the kind people who helped me this last week
Debbie T prayers for a healthy pregnancy for my grandniece & for a healthy delivery of baby
Hoai D listen to God's voice
Ginger O prayers for employment for my son
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