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Thoughts From Pastor Glen
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God's Work Our Hands......got started early last weekend when a family from Baton Rouge, Louisiana whose home was devastated by the flood asked for help! $777.25 was gathered in the Hunger Jar to assist this family to get them back on their feet. Several of you have contacted me concerning dishes and furniture. As of this writing, the family is staying in a motel on the west end of Mesa in search of an apartment. I promise to keep you updated on this families progress to get settled. Again, I want to applaud each and everyone of you for your support. Truly God is at work through your generosity.
Nite Lite and confirmation gets launched this week on Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. If you have a child, or know of a child who can attend these educational opportunities on Wednesday evenings, I strongly urge for you to bring them.
Our annual God's Work. Our Hands. projects will begin early on Saturday morning and will finish up at a community worship service at our mother congregation, Our Savior's Lutheran in Mesa.
The fall is an exciting time for Spirit of a Hope as programs are ignited and our winter visitors start making their trek back to this land of the sun. I ask that each member make a special effort to invite new people from your neighborhood or friends to worship with us. Our mission is "to make Christ known". Together we can make a difference!
Peace & love,
Pastor Glen
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Our very own
John Janezic will be starring in this play. We all saw how he was a star during VBS, now lets check him out here at the Hale Center Theatre in Gilbert!
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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. C
lass size is limited, so sign up soon to guarantee your spot!
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"God's work. Our hands." is this weekend! It provides an o
pportunity to celebrate who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America - one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. 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 is teaming with Spirit of Joy, Gilbert and Our Saviors, East Mesa. There are 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.
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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
Dinner Service
- East Valley Men's Center - October 2, 2016 - Arrive at 3:00 p.m. -Service from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. - Leave at 7:00 p.m. - Sign up sheet is in the Narthex.
Trunk R Treat
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Spirit Of Hope - October 28, 2016 - 6:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. - Contact Tina Gilson for more information at 414-517-6505.
Pancake Breakfast For The Homeless -
Grace Lutheran Church - October 30, 2016 - 6:00 a.m. - Families welcome to volunteer - Sign up sheet is in the Narthex.
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Upcoming Community Events
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Numbers
For September 3-4, 2016
Attendance 174
Our Weekly Goal Is: $5340
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Readings For This Coming Weekend
1 Tim 1:12-17 and Luke 15:1-10
This Weekend's Worship Assistants
September 11th 8:45am
Reader: Mike Stark
Ushers: Roger & Winnie Sparks
Alter Assistants: Cookie Pederson and Marion Bergstrom
Sound Booth: Josh
September 11th 10:15am
Reader: Marie Renda
Greeter: Mary Szymanski
Ushers: Art & Crystal Zander
Communion Servers: Marie Renda, Debbie Traynor, Linda Wilcox and Sylvia Humlecker
Sound Booth: Tashia
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Week At A Glance
Thursday, September 8
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 9
Saturday, September 10
10:00 a.m. - Twelve Step Program
5:00 p.m. - The Lift Worship Service
6:15 p.m. - TAG
Sunday, September 11
8:00 a.m. - Choir Practice
8:45 a.m. - Blended Service
10:15 a.m. - Contemporary Service
Monday, September 12
Tuesday, September 13
Wednesday, September 14
9:00 a.m. - Staff Meeting
10:00 a.m. - Stitchers
6:00 p.m. - Nite Lite
7:00 p.m. - SWAG
Thursday, September 15
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 16
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Prayer Concerns For Sept. 3-4
Austin
children at Indian Christian Mission Center orphanage
Sean alcoholism & anxiety
Maggie, John &Phyllis upcoming surgeries
Matthew to be guided by Christ willingly
Jacob Wetterling Family strength & comfort after finding his remains after 27 years in MN
Wayne, Maria, Ruth Ann & Patty continued strength & healing
Lindsay Family safe travels
Mike J., Mike B., Jimmy, John, Ruthie, Matthew, Christa, Frieda P. & Tay healing
Larry & Rita health issues
Winona cancer treatments
Becky, Paul, Kevin, Dale healing fromcancer
Teresa K. GVHD
Dad alzheimers
Paul P. healing during rehab
Nonie peace & health
Kat & Taylor good school years
Fran, Norma, Martha & Lee strength
Jerri & Len healing and comfort
Ken health
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