Thoughts From Pastor Glen

 
I'm anxious to experience the second youth service called The Experiment, this Saturday at 5:00 p.m. The youth will carry the bulk of the service while our own Youth Minister, Rusty Shaffer takes another crack at preaching. It makes my soul sing to see our youth proclaiming the gospel through the uniqueness of how they see God. Join us Saturday night as the Holy Spirit fills the heart of these young people to reveal God's love and mystery.
 
Topher Keene admirably filled in for our pianist Michael Snyder last Sunday. Michael has had surgery on his finger and will be out of action for the next two months. In the meantime, Topher will be our worship leader at the 8:45 a.m. worship service. Topher is a high energy young man with an excellent voice and a solid musical background. We will miss Michael, but I thank God that we shouldn't have to miss a beat with Topher filling-in at the piano.
 
The Church Council will be lifting up names to form a task force to put together the Ministry Site Profile that will give new pastoral candidates a picture of Spirit of Hope. This document is about a dozen pages long which includes information not just about the church, but also the community. Please keep the council in your prayers as they discern people who could perform this task.  
 
Crosses for children's backpacks were handed out during the children's sermon last weekend. School is starting up and we wanted our kids to remember that God loves them even when they are in the classroom. The shock for me last week was the incredible number of children that were in attendance. I so enjoy the energy and sometimes the chaos these little ones bring to our worship experience. I smile every time I see these little fingers reaching up as we pray around the altar. They are amazing gifts!
 
I just got off the phone with Georgia Kinning and she gave me permission to share that her husband Ron had a heart attack last week in Colorado and they ended up placing four new stints in his heart. The doctors are also preparing him to receive dialysis later this week. Please remember the Kinnings in your prayers.
 
Michele Carpenter (a regular visitor) shared last Saturday evening that her father died earlier in the day. I don't know all the details of his death, but would ask that you keep this family in your prayers as they embrace the gift of the resurrection.  
 
Lee (my spouse) had surgery on Tuesday morning. The surgeon removed 20 cancerous tumors from her bladder. Her doctor is optimistic and to my surprise sent her home later in the day. She has been resting, with some discomfort, but is doing okay. The pathology report, which will come next week, will give us a better idea of the progression of the disease. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers, they have meant a lot.
 
We have too many people battling cancers, heart issues, weird diseases and the like. I don't have permission to share all the names, but please lift up the Spirit of Hope community as we walk together through the joys and sorrows that come on this side of our heavenly home.  
 
Peace & love,
Pastor Glen
We Need Shoeboxes - Can You Help Us?
We need 100 (or more) shoeboxes. You ask "why"? We will be starting a special project and we will give you all of the information in early September. It will be fun and rewarding and will PUT A SMILE ON A CHILD'S FACE.  If you have a shoebox or two, please bring them to the church in August, and place them under the tree in the Narthex. More information will follow soon.
Mark Your Calendars...
Thank You Note
We received this sweet thank you note from the Gowan Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with them as Jim's mom, Marge, recently passed away.  
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Readings For This Coming Weekend
Rom 8:26-39 and Matt 13:31-33, 44-52
 
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

July 29th 5:00 p.m.
Set-Up: Dave Stelzner & Nicki Krafft
 
July 30th 8:45 a.m. 
 Altar Assistants: TBF, TBF
Communion Servers: Larry Snyder, Ron & Barb Vogel, Donna Blad
 Greeters: Larry & Sonja Snyder
 Reader: Ellen Towler
   Ushers: Joe Tedrow, Keith Hackney, Wayne Schmidt, Brian Blad
Sound Booth: Josh Keck

July 30th 10:15 a.m.
Communion Servers: Patty Nicholson, Judi Ofelt
Greeters: Jeanette Bailey, Cindy Bailey
Reader: Gary Wolter
   Ushers: Michael Nicholson, Marie Renda
Week At A Glance

Thursday
July 27th

9:00 a.m. 
Seniors Rock
1:00 p.m. 
Women's Bible
Study
6:30 p.m. 
Church Council

Friday
July 28th





Saturday
July 29th
9:00 a.m. 
10th Anniv. Task Force Meeting
5:00 p.m. 
The Experiment Service
6:00 p.m. 
TAG
8:00 p.m. 
The Forge

Sunday
July 30th
8:45 a.m.
Blended
Service
10:15 a.m. 
Contemporary
Service



Monday
July 31st





Tuesday
August 1st





Wednesday
August 2nd
9:00 a.m. 
Staff Meeting
6:00 p.m.
SWAG 
8:00 p.m. 
Young Adult Bible Study 


Thursday
August 3rd
6:30 a.m. 
Too Big For Starbucks
9:00 a.m. 
Seniors Rock
1:00 p.m. 
Women's Bible Study

 Friday
August 4th





Ernie R, Carol L, Pat B prayers for healing from cancer
Gayle T prayers for recovery and healing from knee replacement surgery
Ron K, Helen F, Teresa prayers for healing and recovery
Warren H prayers that medication can be regulated
Mike B, Mike J., Linda, Kate, Darlene, Lee, Kit, Dee healing
Lindsay & Family safe travel
Greg comfort in last days
Bonnie B uncontrollable and unknown shaking
All those with Cancer strength & healing
Lee prayers for her surgery & good health in recovery
Barb good health & results after her pet scan
Betty continued healing of knee
Ginger going over and above
Sherry & Mary thank you for all that you do
Pastor Glen, Lee & Family as they go this time of trial
Kaity head
Kassy bug bites
Ty's job
Nana's back
Daughter of friend for her safety this week
SOH God will bring us our shepherd of the future
Papa Fred recovery from surgery
Matt health
Taylor healing ankle
Kit relieve pain
Joe chemo
Ruthie & John prayers
Michael surgery on finger
All suffering throughout the World
Homeless families & single people for God's guidance
Tami healing after divorce
Ermal & Paula travel safety and God's will in our Branson property situation
Family preparation for college & life
Michael healing from neck surgery and for God's light to shine on his heart
Prayers for our family to be united
Prayers for all in need
Cancer Becky, Paul, Kevin, Leigh
Strength Fran, Lee, Martha
All who are undergoing surgery

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