Thoughts From Pastor Glen

 
Our 2017 Vacation Bible School ended with blaring music, a darkened room, smoke (from smoke machines), a laser light show and nearly 200+ people (kids, helpers, leaders) dancing, jumping, circling and singing to the top of their lungs our VBS theme song as the parents watched. The energy in the room was contagious as the soggy little souls (it was a wet game night) soaked in the message that God loves them. I couldn't be more proud of every person who graciously gave up their time to allow this event to be everything it could be. We created memories last week, hopefully memories that will eventually usher these young people into the spiritual fold, if not at Spirit of Hope, at some other Christian congregation. It was a great event with great people giving great effort for a great God. Thank you!


Do you remember when??? It was the morning of September 30, 2007 when the first worship service was conducted in our present building. How time flies. We are in the process of putting together a 10th Anniversary Celebration remembering how God has blessed us over these years as a congregation. Many people have come and gone. Many challenges were confronted and tackled. Many changes were experienced which opened the door to God's spirit making Spirit of Hope a unique worshipping community. We are starting to put some ideas together to figure out how to celebrate this historic event. One of our newest members, Sue Irwin, has agreed to chair the 10th Anniversary Celebration. We are looking for volunteers to serve as a short-term task force to make this event fun and memorable. If you would like to be part of this task force, please contact Sue or Pastor Glen through the church office at 480-396-8300.
 
I'm sitting in the surgical waiting area at Chandler Regional Hospital as I type this. Lee (my spouse) suffered a broken ankle several weeks ago while walking to the Gammage Theater. We jumped from a two foot ledge, she stumbled and fell. We stayed to take-in the musical, but later discovered that her injury was worse than we first suspected. Today she is expecting a surgeon to insert 3 screws into her ankle to assist the healing process. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.  
 
Peace & love,
Pastor Glen  
Shop Amazon And Help Support SOH
Father's Day is Sunday, June 18th, and this is just a reminder of one of the ways you can support Spirit of Hope when you are online shopping at Amazon. Through their smile.amazon program, Amazon donates to SOH with each purchase, and they have a large variety of gifts that are perfect for Father's Day including electronics, clothing and more. Simply click and shop on our special link for Spirit of Hope on Amazon.com. 

Thank you for supporting SOH! 
News From Our Outreach Team
The Outreach Team is gearing up for a busy Fall and Winter and you are needed!

We will be planning the following events for the Fall beginning NOW:

God's Work Our Hands Day - Trunk R Treat - Annual Craft Show - Thanksgiving Outreach Opportunities - Christmas Outreach Opportunities - Annual Church Rummage Sale 

The Outreach Team is looking for volunteers to step forward to assist in the planning and implementation of these events. If Outreach is near and dear to your heart or you've ever wondered what this exciting ministry is about, please come to an informational meeting on Tuesday, June 27th at 6:00 p.m. at the church. There, you will hear about these events and how you can help.

Please contact Tina Gilson, Outreach Team Chair, with questions at (414-517-6505) or sign up in the Narthex to attend.  The meeting will be about an hour. All are welcome!
Heat Respite Program Needs Our Help
Grace In The City Lutheran Church in downtown Phoenix, ministers to the area homeless. They are looking for water for their heat respite program this summer and you can help! 

Please bring in packs of bottled water between June 10th and July 2nd. The water will be delivered on July 3rd. You may leave packs of water under the giving tree in the Narthex. 
Volunteers Needed For
Republic Services Arizona Celebration Of Freedom
Volunteers are needed for the 2017 Republic Services Arizona Celebration of Freedom, the state's coolest independence festival, on Tuesday, July 4.
 
Volunteers are needed for a variety of shifts and activities including event tear down and clean up, entertainment stages, the Naturalization Ceremony and more. Shifts are between two and four hours from 4:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Volunteers must be 16 years of age, or 14 if accompanied by a parent or guardian.
 
All volunteers will be given a commemorative t-shirt while supplies last, snacks and plenty of cool drinks during their volunteer shifts. This year, volunteers will have a chance to win gift cards, goodies or the grand prize of an iPod Touch. 
 
For more information about this volunteer opportunity, please visit this link, click on Volunteer and follow the link to sign up.    
 
The Republic Services Arizona Celebration of Freedom will be full of entertainment, live music, patriotic displays, a naturalization ceremony, Revolutionary War reenactments, family fun, fireworks and much more! It will be held July 4th from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at the Mesa Amphitheatre and Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center St., and along Center Street between Second Street and University Drive.
Seniors Rock Meals Of Hope
     Numbers For June 10-11, 2017     

Giving $4,158
Attendance 180
Our Weekly Goal Is: $5,540







Would you like to text us a donation?

You can do so by simply indicating the dollar amount you'd like to donate. Example: $250 and text 480-725-1140

To text a donation to a particular fund is also very easy to do. Simply indicate the dollar amount you'd like to donate and leave a space followed by the fund name. Example: $100 VBS or $50 TAG or $200 Mortgage Fund and text 480-725-1140 

If you are interested in becoming an e-Giver, visit this  blog post  on the SOH website, for step by step instructions.
Readings For This Coming Weekend
Rom 5:1-8 and Matt: 9:35-10:8-23
 
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

June 17th 5:00 p.m. 
Set-Up: Steve & Bonnie Osterman
 
June 18th 8:45 a.m. 
 Altar Assistants: Jim & Karen Gowan
Communion Servers: Nancy Stark, Ron & Barb Vogel, Eunice Ball
 Greeters: Jerry & Jan Hefflinger
 Reader: Mike Stark
   Ushers: Joe Tedrow, Keith Hackney, Donna Blad, Wayne Schmidt
Sound Booth: Josh Keck

June 18th 10:15 a.m. 
Communion Servers: Ginger Ohrmundt, Kim Gordon
Greeters: Amanda Klick, Debbie Traynor
Reader: Mike Stark
   Ushers: Judi Ofelt, Jeanette Bailey
Week At A Glance

Thursday
June 15th

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
June 16th





Saturday
June 17th
5:00 p.m. 
The Lift Service
6:00 p.m. 
TAG
8:15 p.m.
The Forge


Sunday
June 18th
8:45 a.m.
Blended
Service
10:15 a.m. 
Contemporary
Service



Monday
June 19th
6:00 p.m. 
Financial Peace
University 




Tuesday
June 20th





Wednesday
June 21st
9:00 a.m. 
Staff Meeting




Thursday
June 22nd
6:30 a.m. 
Too Big For Starbucks
9:00 a.m. 
Seniors Rock
1:00 p.m. 
Women's Bible Study
6:30 p.m. 
Church Council Meeting

 Friday
June 23rd





Ethel prayers for healing from pain
Sissy, Brenda prayers for wisdom in dealing with family problems
Greg, Mike B, Mike J, Lindsay, Tom prayers for healing
Larry, Matthew & Kolby prayers for recovery
LeaEila prayers for healing following surgery
Prayer of Thanks for Tom's success
Mathew prayers for relationship healing
Darlene prayers for peace at work
Ric prayers for God's peace
Shannon prayers for strength and comfort following the death of her father
Deb & Jim W, Joyce, Larry prayers for healing and strength
Nicholas prayers for finding a job in the biomedical field and not losing their house
Sonny prayers for healing from heart surgery
Dolly, Nicki H prayers for comfort and peace from terminal cancer
Al M, Mathew, Robert, Tina prayers for safe travels
Darlene 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, Becky, Mark H, John P, Heidi, Michael, Fran prayers for  healing from cancer
Vicky K, Ruthie P, Don K, John P, Don B, Mike S, Dennis D 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 pray 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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