Thoughts From Pastor Glen

 
I carried a lot of mixed emotion on Sunday. We said an official good-bye to Pam Richards and her family as they move back home to Illinois. 


Jim Inbody
Darlene Inbody texted me that her husband Jim Inbody passed away.

On Sunday I discovered a missed phone message that Terri Fromm died. 
Terri Fromm
I think one of the toughest things I do is to assist people in saying goodbye, because it's not easy for any of us, including myself.  It's easy to love and get attached to wonderful people. There is always a shock, especially when one is not expecting it. Jim Inbody's funeral will be at Spirit of Hope on Friday, May 12th at 1:00 p.m. A memorial service will be held for Terri's friends and family later in 2017. Please keep all these families in your prayers as we cling to the gift of the Easter!
 
Things are starting to ramp-up for Vacation Bible School. If you haven't registered yet, you can do so by going online to our website or you may sign-up at the visitor's desk in the Narthex.  
 
Text your offering - Wow, I am so excited that Spirit of Hope offers everyone with smart phones another way to give financially to the church by texting. A phone number will be lifted up on the worship screens during the offering, and you can text to that number, and a screen will appear on your phone. You need to follow the prompts the first time you do a text donation, as you will be asked for information like a routing number from your checking account or your credit card number, but after the first time you give by text, giving will be a breeze by just filling in the amount you wish to donate for all future text giving. All contributions will default to the General Fund but if you prefer a different fund, all you need to do is put in the amount - say $100 - leave a space and then type in "Building Fund" or "Tag" or whatever. For Example: $100 Building Fund - It's simple, easy and convenient! Please keep in mind, you can text donations anytime to our text number which is: 480-725-1140  
 
The Experiment is a project of creating a worship experience by our youth. Every other month our youth will be given a Saturday evening 5:00 p.m. worship service to shape, form and create a worship experience. These services will not only be created by the youth, but also will be led by them. This month on May 20th, T he Experiment will have our own Youth Minister Rusty Shaffer preaching and myself doing Holy Communion, but everything else will be led by the youth. I'm excited by this project, because across America we have experienced the loss of young people in our worship experience. Please pray that the Holy Spirit will guide this endeavor as Spirit of Hope experiments with making Christ known to all generations.  
 
Sermon talk sheets are created every weekend to assist you in following the sermon. These sheets can be found on the Visitor's Desk in the Narthex, or ask an Usher to help you. 
 
Our sermon text last weekend had Jesus, our shepherd, stating a powerful message, "I (Jesus) came that they (sheep, meaning us) will have life, and have it abundantly."  John 10:10b. My prayer for you this week is not simply to survive, but to experience this week, "life" in ways you never thought possible.
 
Peace & love,
Pastor Glen
VBS Is Coming...Have You Registered Your Kids?
Register your kids (pre-school through 5th grade) for VBS 2017! 
June 5-9, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
This year's theme is Maker Fun Factory Vacation Bible School. 
Here is the link  that will take you to the registration page.


Seniors Rock Meals Of Hope
MOMS Group Spa Day Is Saturday

     Numbers For May 6-7, 2017     

Giving $5,983
Attendance 264
Our Weekly Goal Is: $5,340






If you are interested in becoming an e-Giver, visit this  blog post  on the SOH website, for step by step instructions.

Would you like to text us your donation? You can do so by simply indicating the dollar amount you'd like to donate (example: $50) and texting 480-725-1140.
Readings For This Coming Weekend
1 Peter 2:2-10 and John 14:1-14
 
This Weekend's Worship Assistants
5:00 p.m. Service Coordinator: Wendy Sontag
8:45 a.m. Service Coordinator: Phil Troiano
10:15 a.m. Service Coordinators: Sylvia Humleker & Linda Wilcox

May 13th 5:00 p.m. 
Set-Up: TBD
 
May 14th 8:45 a.m.
Altar Assistants: Jim & Karen Gowan
Communion Servers: Ron & Barb Vogel, Barbara Landau, Jan Hefflinger
 Greeters: Jerry & Jan Hefflinger
 Reader: Mary Myer
   Ushers: Joe Tedrow, Keith Hackney, Drew Myer, Ron Thomas
Sound Booth: Josh Keck

May 14th 10:15 a.m. 
Communion Servers: Judi Ofelt, Jeanette Bailey 
Greeters: Jeanette Bailey, Cindy Bailey
Reader: Patty Nicholson
   Ushers: Darryl & Sherry Branham
Week At A Glance

Thu rsday
May 11th
6:30 a.m.
Too Big For Starbucks
9:00 a.m. 
Seniors Rock

1:00 p.m.
Women's Bible Study


Friday
May 12th





Saturday
May 13th
9:30 a.m. 
MOMS Group Spa Day
10:00 a.m.
Worship Team
Meeting 
5:00 p.m.
The Lift Service
6:00 p.m. 
TAG
8:15 p.m. 
The  Forge

Sunday
May 14th
8:45 a.m.
Blended Service
10:15 a.m. 
Contemporary Service



Monday
May 15th
6:00 p.m. 
Financial Peace University 




Tuesday
May 16th





Wednesday
May 17th
9:00 a.m. 
Staff Meeting		 6:00 p.m. 
First Communion Class 
6:00 p.m. 
Nite Lite
7:00 p.m. 
SWAG

Thursday
May 18th
6:30 a.m. 
Too Big For Starbucks		 9:00 a.m. 
Seniors Rock		 10:00 a.m.
Memory 
Care Service		 1:00 p.m. 
Women's Bible Study

Friday
May 19th



Ernie prayers for healing from lymphoma
Carol L prayers for healing from breast cancer
Wayne F prayers for healing from bladder cancer
Rosemary prayers that my son develops a relationship with God
Sharon D prayer of thanks for successful back surgery
Adrian prayers for healing and comfort during dialysis
Winter Residents prayers for safe travel
Delores B prayer of thanks for good surgery results
Mandy prayer of thanks for good physical test results
Smith Family prayers for good health
Pam, Tasha, Trinity prayers for safe travels and happiness
Greg, Fran, Lindsey prayers for healing and strength
Mike B, Mike J, Barb, Sandy O, Dee, Mary prayers for healing
Seniors Rock prayer of thanks for the meals they are preparing and delivering
Office Staff prayer of thanks for all the work they do, over and above what is asked
Pastor Glen prayer of thanks for just being himself
Ruthie & John P, Theresa F prayers
Heidi prayers for strength and comfort as she goes through radiation treatment for breast cancer
Fran, Norma, Martha, Lee, Peg, Linda prayers for strength
Terri F prayers for the repose of her soul following her death on Friday (May 5)
Jenna prayers for healing and comforting peace from depression
Katelyn prayers for healing and peace of mind from anxiety
Kaity prayers for healing from headaches
Ty, Nana prayers for healing from back pain
Papa & Nana prayers for safe travel to Iowa
Kassy prayers for healing from sickness and injured toe
Debi M prayers following her death
Col Gene R prayers as he continues to heal from brain surgery
Calaya C prayers for safe travel to Illinois for her fiance's college graduation
Caiya C prayer of thanks as she graduates from high school (5/25)
Siglinda prayers for safe travel to Iowa
Sonny prayers for healing from heart surgery
Dolly prayers for comfort and peace from terminal cancer
Darlene I & Family prayers for strength and comfort following the death of her husband
Pat G prayers for healing from arm surgery
Dee  prayers for healing following surgery
Herb  prayers for healing from health issues
Amy, Sharon prayers for healing from eye issues
Sally J  prayers for healing from stroke
Tom H, Sandy B, Kevaleen, Horace H, Nikki H, Mark H, John P, Heidi, Michael, Carol, Ed, Tom, Kevin, Paul, Becky, Ed C prayers for  healing from cancer
Connie M, Kathy S prayers for healing from multiple health issues
Prayers for all prayers for who struggle with marriage issues
Paula S prayer of thanks/they are working
Connie M & Kathy S prayers for continued recovery
Maddie  prayers for healing from successful kidney transplant
Drew  prayers for healing from addiction
Becca  prayers that she receives her heartfelt wish
Marc prayers for comfort and peace during time of grief
Amber prayers for guidance and peace with relationship issues
Spirit of Hope prayers for all who worship within its walls
Church Council prayers that they make sound decisions that allow our church to thrive
Pastor Glen & Rusty prayers of thanks as they serve the church community
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