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Spirit Update
January 17, 2018
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Thoughts From Interim Pastor Linda Hanus
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It's that time again- time for our annual congregational meeting. I realize that many of us don't like to attend meetings. However, annual meetings are very important in the life of congregations. This is the one time each year that we are called to gather together to conduct the business of this church, according to our SOH Constitution, Chapter 10 Bylaw C 10.01. Here it states: "The annual meeting of this congregation shall be called by the Congregation Council to be held on or between January 1 and March 31 of each year to
- a. Review and accept the unaudited financial report of the Treasurer for the preceding year
- b. Approve the budget and goals for the coming year
- c. Elect persons to the Congregation Council and appoint other positions within the congregation
- d. Acknowledge and accept the annual reports of the preceding year
- e. Accomplish other business of this congregation that has been properly noticed to the congregation and included on the annual meeting agenda
According to the Constitution, 10% of
voting members of this congregation shall constitute a quorum at all meetings of this congregation. A quorum is necessary to vote/take action on agenda items. You may ask, "Who is considered a 'voting member'? Great question. Since our Constitution lists three categories of members (voting, associate and seasonal), the definitions of each and all would cover a lot of space here. So, if you are wondering what kind of member you are and what that means, please ask or check a copy of the Constitution.
All members are welcome to attend the annual meeting.
So, as you can see, the annual meeting in a congregation is a very important one. During this interim period, as SOH prepares for the calling of your next pastor, it is especially important that members attend and participate in the life of this congregation- in worship, learning, stewardship of time, talents and monetary treasure, service, outreach, fellowship, and yes, meetings. Also, everyone needs to stay informed about what I like to call "the state of the congregation". The Congregation Council is striving to maintain transparency regarding SOH's mission, ministry and money.
Please consider serving as a voting member to the 2018 Grand Canyon Synod Assembly. It will take place from June 14-16 in Tucson. This should be an exciting one, because we will be electing our next bishop. So, at our meeting on January 21, SOH needs to elect and send two males and one female. Rusty and I will also be there. Please prayerfully consider putting your name up for nomination.
Mark your calendar and plan to attend the annual meeting on Sunday, January 21 at 10:00 a.m. (There will not be a 10:30 service that morning.) Come and learn how
you can make a difference in this new year.
Your help is needed and appreciated. Where is
your niche? We have a place for you.
Just a friendly reminder- please call me directly when you are in need of pastoral care or need to update me on a situation, hospitalization, death, etc. Please don't leave a message on the church answering machine. As your interim pastor, I should be your first call, and together, we can make plans and decisions. My cell # is:
(602) 681-7476. Please keep this handy. Thank you.
Yours in Christ's Service,
Pastor Linda
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Numbers For January 13-14, 2017
| Giving |
$7,926 |
| Attendance |
308 |
| Our 2018 Weekly Goal Is: |
$6,212 |
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Our Financial Numbers As Of December 31, 2017:
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Budgeted Monthly Income
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$32,208
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Actual Average Monthly Income
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$29,539
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Budgeted Monthly Expenses
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$32,142
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Actual Average Monthly Expenses
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$29,672
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YTD Income
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$354,465
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YTD Expenses
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$356,058
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YTD Net
LOSS
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$1,593
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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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Our latest new members class held last Sunday was small but mighty, as three couples attended and will be installed on January 28th and February 4th. Please help us in welcoming them to Spirit of Hope when you see them!
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Pictured left to right: Larry and Joanne Trapp, Shelly and Ron Smith and Ann and Matt McCune. Welcome to you all...we are so happy you are with us!
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** There will be no 10:30 a.m. Service on January 21, 2018
due to the Congregational Meeting **
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Rummage Sale Round Up!
Drop off your gently used household items, kids clothes, toys and adult clothing would be greatly appreciated.
Items can be dropped off on the following dates/times:
We are also looking for volunteers during the week of the sale and especially on Saturday, January 27th for clean up and putting the sanctuary back in order. You can sign up to volunteer at the Narthex Desk. Please indicate the dates/times you are available.
Proceeds from the Rummage Sale, will benefit Outreach and other ministries here at Spirit of Hope.
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Buy A Slice Of Pie Fundraiser
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In coordination with the Rummage Sale on January 26th & 27th, there will be an ELCA Disaster Relief Fundraiser - Buy A Slice Of Pie! The proceeds of this fundraiser will be delivered by our teen youth when they attend their National Convention in Houston, TX in 2018. Help support this worthy project by donating your favorite pie (fresh or frozen). Please bring your pie to the church the weekend of January 21st & 22nd, which is the weekend before the Rummage Sale, and refrigerate or freeze your pie in the church kitchen.
Thank you so much for your pie donation. Anyone who would like to help or if you have questions, may contact Diana Duck at 480-357-3096 or by email at: [email protected]
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Seniors Rock - Justa Center
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Greetings one and all!
Just wanted to touch base with you and let you know that the Justa Center picked up all the wonderful items you so generously gave. A million thanks to all of you for what you did, that will make so many of our retired soldiers very happy. Here are a couple photos for you, of all the donations ready for pick up, packed in the truck on their way to the Justa Center and the amazing Seniors Rock group who coordinated this wonderful Winter Project.
Also, I would like to know how you are adjusting without Pastor Glen? During this time of transition, please be sure to share your thoughts about our Church Community, by talking to a Church Council Member, one of the Call Team Members, or by writing on the back of a Connection Card your thoughts - good, bad or indifferent - just be straightforward, so when the Call Team begins the interview phase, they will know what you are wanting and needing in our next Pastor here at Spirit of Hope.
Lastly, I would like to thank you once again for allowing me to serve on your Church Council for the past six years. This will be my last letter as your Vice President, but always remember that Church Council Meetings are open to anyone, if you ever wish to attend. If you would like to talk at a Church Council Meeting, you can simply email the President, so it can be put on the meeting agenda.
I would like to leave you with some positive words...Sometimes all you need to do to pick up someone's spirit is to say a few kind words, or flash a smile. Letting people know that they have made a difference to you, even if it is nothing more than acknowledging someone for holding a door open, allows them to feel worthy. A hug goes even further. If you do your part to praise life, then you will find life and people praising you too! Be the power of positive change!
God Bless,
Wendy Sontag
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February House Of Refuge Painting Project
We are looking for eight volunteers to paint the outside of a home on Saturday, February 3rd from 8 a.m. to noon. It is located at 6935 E Williams Field Rd, Mesa, AZ.
If you are interested, a sign-up sheet is in the Narthex. If you have any questions, please contact Mary Murray at: 480-273-5931 or by email at: [email protected]
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A Special Thank You...
The Troiano Family wishes to thank you for coming to Gayle's Celebration of Life Service this past Saturday.
Thank you for all the beautiful cards, wonderful food and caring gestures shown to the family, following Gayle's passing.
It is greatly appreciated.
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Readings For This Coming Weekend
1 Cor 7:29-31 and Mark 1:14-20
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: Steve & Bonnie Osterman
January 21st 8:30 a.m.
Altar Assistants: Klaus Rapp, Barb Landau
Communion Servers: Rick Dickson, Phyllis VanEvera, John & Christie Brandau
Greeters: Jim & Sharon Vierbicher
Reader: Jim Gowan
Ushers: Wayne Schmidt, Terry Scheer, Carl McCoy, Brian Blad
Sound Booth: Josh Keck
** No January 21st 10:30 a.m. Service **
Please join us for the Annual Congregational Meeting
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Week At A Glance
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Wednesday
January 17th
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6:00 p.m.
Nite Lite & Confirmation |
7:00 p.m.
SWAG |
8:00 p.m.
Young Adult
Bible Study |
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Thursday
January 18th
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6:30 a.m.
Too Big For Starbucks Bible Study |
9:00 a.m.
Seniors Rock
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10:00 a.m.
Memory Care Service
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1:00 p.m.
Women's Bible Study |
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Friday
January 19th
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Saturday
January 20th
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9:30 a.m.
MOMS Group
10:00 a.m.
Lay Ministry Team Meeting |
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
January 21st
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8:30 a.m.
Blended Service
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10:00 a.m.
Annual Congregational Meeting
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Monday
January 22nd
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10:00 a.m. -
7:00 p.m.
Rummage Sale Drop Off |
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Tuesday
January 23rd
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10:00 a.m. -
7:00 p.m.
Rummage Sale Drop Off |
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Wednesday
January 24th
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Thursday
January 25th
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6:30 p.m.
Church Council Meeting
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Friday
January 26th
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7:00 a.m.
Rummage Sale |
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Ernie R, Karen J, Marlene N, Pat B, Mark A
prayers of comfort while suffering and battling cancer
Keith
prayers for healing heart problems and other problems
Enza
prayers for healing breast cancer
Prayer
of thanks for good weather and friends
Margaret
prayers for healing following cancer surgery
Prayers
for all people who have lost their spouses
Phil
prayers for comfort
Alex D
prayers for protection and God's guidance
Lee
prayers
Ruthie & John, Dorothy & Linda, Dar, Brandon
prayers for healing and strength
Becky, Paul, Kevin, Nina
prayers for healing from cancer
Phil, Linda, Martha, Lee, Louise
prayers for strength
Connie
prayers for success in finding a new home
Ty
prayers for guidance in dealing with a challenging situation and troubled family as principal at a middle school
Mary
prayers for healing following surgery
Alex J
prayers for God's strength and healing touch
Virginia
prayers for God's strength as she cares for Damien
Bruce, Mike B & Mike J
prayers for healing
Aunt
prayers for comfort and healing from the flu
Sue
prayers for improved health
Lindsay
prayers for healing from epilepsy
Lo & Claudia
prayers for strength
Larry
prayers for leg healing
Ethel
prayers for healing from leg pain
Sissy
prayers for healing while in the hospital
Sheree
prayers for a successful move
Brittany
prayers for relief of pain from brain cancer
Lee, Kit, Dee, Barb, Vicky
prayers for recovery from various issues
Prayers
for all those struggling to recover from cancer and multiple health issues
Spirit of Hope
prayers for all who worship within its walls/prayers for our church
Church Council
prayers that they make sound decisions that allow our church to thrive
Herb
prayers that he will be able to have knee surgery next month
Troiano Family
prayers for comfort in the loss of wife and mother
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