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Thoughts From Pastor Glen
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I received a phone call about 7:30 a.m. on Sunday morning regarding our 8:45 a.m. Service Worship Leader. Michael was ill and would not be able to play. I quickly phoned Nikki (our contemporary service leader) and she agreed to step in for Michael. I switched a few songs and our worship service went off without a hitch. I want to thank Nikki for her flexibility and her willingness to fill in, but want you to keep Michael in your prayers in his recovery. We communicated later in the day, and he was feeling better. I suspect that we will find him back at his beloved piano on Sunday.
As I walked into the Narthex last Sunday morning, my eyes enjoyed the sight of sleepy-eyed teens waiting for a ride home after experiencing a dynamic evening of games, talks and challenging sharing. Our Youth Minister, Rusty Shaffer revealed that over 40 youth participated in this meaningful time together. I want to encourage parents to take advantage of these growth opportunities for your children. Below are a couple of photos from the Lock-In. Confirmation & Nite Lite will be launched on September 7th at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday evenings. SWAG (Jr. High Youth) will follow at 7:00 p.m.
Do I have your picture? Our Office Manager Ginger Witherwax, is doing an awesome job of transforming our new data base into a tool that can really intensify our outreach. Some of you may have received phone calls regarding the information that we have on your family. We have a couple people (James Pyles & Don Knickerbocker) functioning as our roving photographers who would like to take your picture if we don't already have a copy. If you already have a nice personal picture of your family and individual pictures that we could use, please pass them along electronically to Ginger at:
ginger@spiritofhopelutheran.com.
Welcome to all our new members! We already have a sizable list of names for our next new member class. I want everyone to reach out to these new faces as they now continue their faith journey with us, as part of the body of Christ.
Peace & love,
Pastor Glen
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Meet Our Newest Members
Rounding out our most recent New Member Class, we'd love for you to meet the Strand, Tilton and Wyatt families.
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Lee & Dena Strand
Dena grew up Roman Catholic in Chandler, AZ, but lived in MN for 20 years before returning to AZ. Lee grew up a MN native while attending Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Welch, MN.
They have three children, Austin & Tatum who are in college and Skylar who is in high school. Shelby, Dena' s niece has also been attending. They have been back in AZ for a year. Dena is a Title Reading Aide and Lee is a chef at Intel. They love to read, the sun, movies, the lake and water-skiing.
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Steve & Christy Tilton
Steve & Christy both grew up in the Midwest (Chicago/St. Louis). Christy grew up Roman Catholic and Steve was a member of Faith Lutheran in Las Vegas. Both are in sales and management in the electrical industry. They have six children, Jacob (19), Garrett (9), Tyler (7), Parker (5), Abigail (19 months), and Madison (4 months).
They have lived in AZ for about four year and enjoy the heat and the desert lifestyle. They enjoy spending time with family and weekend sports, as well they enjoy vacationing, ATVing, time at their cabin and traveling. Steve manages two electrical distribution branches (Las Vegas & Phoenix). Christy is VP for Cooper Lighting and oversees sales and marketing.
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Charlotte Wyatt
Charlotte grew up in the Phoenix, AZ area but has lived in Seattle, Reno and Globe, AZ. She worked in the health insurance industry.
Charlotte has two children, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren who are twin girls. Charlotte enjoys crafts, cooking, and traveling.
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To register for and learn more about the upcoming Financial Peace University
classes coming to Spirit Of Hope beginning on October 3, 2016, click here to find all the details on our blog. Class size is limited, so sign up soon to guarantee your spot!
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"God's work. Our hands." weekend
is an opportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America - one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. The dates for the 2016 dedicated day of service is Saturday, Sept 10 and Sunday, Sept. 11. Mark your calendars today! This year's dedicated days of service will also mark the 15-year anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States.
Once again this year, Spirit of Hope will team with Spirit of Joy, Gilbert and Our Saviors, East Mesa. There will be several options for you to pitch in and be part of the ELCA days of service. Three events on Saturday include cleaning up at Sunshine Acres, sorting donations at CAAFA and packing food at United Food Bank. Sundays' offerings include packing Hope Totes for Grace Lutheran Church in support of the homeless they serve, and a prayer service for our local public servants and Veterans. Both of Sunday's events will take place at Our Saviors - East Mesa. If you are a police officer, fire fighter, EMT, Veteran, etc., we would love to have you be in attendance at the prayer service. Please contact Tina Gilson with questions tinag963@yahoo.com. Flyers have been placed at the Welcome Desk with more information.
We will also be accepting cash donations to purchase supplies for the Hope Totes. Please use the gold envelopes on the Welcome Desk for your donation. Donations should be made by September 4.
Shirts will be available for sale this coming weekend, as well as the first weekend in September at all services. Cost will be $8 for this reusable shirt.
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New Lite Group
Call to all widows and widowers...
New Lite is a group that was organized almost one year ago for those who have lost a spouse. We call it New Lite because the group brings new lite into our lives with friendship, fellowship and a lot of fun.
Planning is in progress for an afternoon of entertainment at the Hale Theater on September 10th to see "Drowsy Chaperone" and then on September 15th we are going to the Butterfly museum.
We try to do something at least once a month, and then there are impromptu times to get together for a movie or just lunch.
If you are a widow or widower,
this is the group to join!
Call Kit McCormick at 480-204-3399 for more info.
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Volunteer Opportunities
Nite Lite
- Our children's Nite Lite Education Program is beginning on Wednesday, September 7th at 6:00 p.m. and we are in need of volunteers (any age) to help us prepare materials for our craft projects each week. This may consist of cutting, copying pages on the copy machine, blowing up balloons, helping with bulletin boards, etc. It may take an hour or so of your time once a month, or as often as you would like to help.
Nite Lite excitement for this fall is growing. Please contact Karen Torgersen at 480-219-9343 or at dakatorg@yahoo.com if y
ou can help out, to make it a great time for our children at Spirit of Hope Lutheran.
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Numbers
For August 20-21, 2016
Attendance 169
Our Weekly Goal Is: $5340
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Readings For This Coming Weekend
Heb 13:1-8, 15-16 and Luke 14:1, 7-14
This Weekend's Worship Assistants
August 28th 8:45am
Reader: Wayne Schmidt
Ushers: Bill Schrader, Dave Chapman, Debbie Zimmerman, Linda Thomas
Sound Booth: Josh
August 28th 10:15am
Reader: Linda Wilcox
Greeter: Mary Szymanski
Ushers: Art & Crystal Zander
Communion Servers: Judi Ofelt, Sylvia Humlecker, Debbie Traynor
Sound Booth: Tashia
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Week At A Glance
Thursday, August 25
6:30 a.m. - Too Big For Starbuck's Bible Study
9:00 a.m. - Seniors Rock
1:00 p.m. - Women's Bible Study
6:00 p.m. - Church Council Meeting **Please Note TIME Change**
Friday, August 26
6:40 p.m. - TAG Diamondbacks Game/Matthew West Concert
Saturday, August 27
10:00 a.m. - Erich Rendant Memorial Service
10:00 a.m. - Twelve Step Program
5:00 p.m. - The Lift Worship Service
6:15 p.m. - TAG
Sunday, August 28
8:00 a.m. - Choir Practice
8:45 a.m. - Blended Service
10:15 a.m. - Contemporary Service
Monday, August 29
Tuesday, August 30
Wednesday, August 31
9:00 a.m. - Staff Meeting
10:00 a.m. - Stitchers
6:00 p.m. - SWAG
Thursday, September 1
6:30 a.m. - Too Big For Starbuck's Bible Study
9:00 a.m. - Seniors Rock
1:00 p.m. - Women's Bible Study
Friday, September 2
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Prayer Concerns For August 20-21
Brad
that he find his way
Levi's Dad
healing from stroke & heart attack
Donna, Beck, Paul, Al
healing from cancer
Police
safety
Kaity
healing from head injury
Ty
healing of his back
Families of Flooding
comfort and assistance as they rebuild
Rusty
guidance on his journey with the ELCA
Mike B. & Mike J., Ruthie, Larry J., Johnny
healing
Lindsay & Family
health & strength
Ruth & Ann
peace & comfort
Margurite
healing of her leg
Tom
healing of his ankle
Ric
healing of his back
Barry
recovery from heart surgery
Joyce
recovery from cancer surgery
Karen
recovery from hand surgery
Don B.
relief from pain
Sandy B., Kevaleen, Nikki H., Horace H., Tom H.
continued healing from cancer
Darrel
recovery from surgery
Mary
peace in her final days
Steve E. & Alice
recovery from heart problems
Pam R.
continued healing
Spirit of Hope
may it grow and prosper with the help of the Holy Spirit
John P. & C.C.
successful surgeries
Gail B. &Frank's Wife
remember them in your prayers
Michael
special needs
Don T., Kevin T.
healing and peace
K & D
guidance
Jack
continues to recover from recent surgery and trauma
Norma, Lee, Martha, Fran, Lou, Kevin, Linda
strength
Dad
healing from Alzheimers
Tim & Liz
will find a church
Cooki
safe travels
Dan
prayers for him in Korea
Bobby
strength as he deals with pain while waiting for liver transplant
Spirit of Hope
for all those who call upon the name of the Lord
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