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Thoughts From Pastor Glen
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I enjoyed working Saturday morning with 35 other volunteers at United Food Bank, as Spirit of Hope joined forces with Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church and Our Savior's Lutheran Church in one of four projects put together by our Outreach Team on "God's Work Our Hands" weekend. This event reminded me how intertwined we are as a community. It was fun to catch the last minutes of the ice cream social at Our Savior's on Sunday, as police officers representing our immediate area, spoke about the importance of working together. I want to thank Tina Gilson and her amazing crew for orchestrating another amazing event.
Do you have an hour a month? Last Sunday several people volunteered to assist in cleaning windows one hour a month. Our Facilities Team will be putting together "one hour jobs" in the coming weeks for members to volunteer one hour a month in the upkeep of our building. Please be open to the Spirit moving you to be generous with your time.
We have experienced an influx of new faces the past couple of weeks. If you are one of those new faces, please be aware that our next New Member Orientation will be October 16th at 11:15 a.m. If you would like to be a part of this next class, please contact the church office at 480-396-8300.
Our Worship Ministry Team will be having a brief meeting this Thursday (Sept.15) at 11:45 a.m. over lunch. If you have interest in any aspect of worship, join us!
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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First Communion Class
Jesus shared a mysterious event with his disciples on Maundy Thursday which we now call "The Lord Supper". Jesus said, "do this in the remembrance of me".
We offer Holy Communion to all grade-school children after attending a short class with Pastor Glen. Parents are required to attend, to assist in the translation of this "means of grace". Our next class will be
Saturday, September 24th at 9:00 a.m. After the class, parents can decide if they think their child is ready for First Communion.
To register yourself and your child/children for this class, please send an email to our Office Manager Ginger at: ginger@spiritofhopelutheran.com or call the office at 480-396-8300.
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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 and the seats are filling up, so be sure to sign up soon to guarantee your spot!
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** Housing Choice Voucher Program **
Perhaps you know someone in need of a home? Or perhaps you are in need of a home yourself? Check out this blog post over on the website to learn more about the Housing Choice Voucher Program from The City of Mesa!
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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 SOH Community Events
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Numbers
For September 10-11, 2016
Attendance 191
Our Weekly Goal Is: $5340
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Readings For This Coming Weekend
1 Tim 2:1-7 and Luke 16:1-13
This Weekend's Worship Assistants
September 18th 8:45am
Reader: Debbie Zimmerman
Ushers: Terry Williams, Wayne Schmidt, Jerry & Arlyce Nelson
Alter Assistants: Jack & Marylou Wilson
Sound Booth: Josh
September 18th 10:15am
Reader: John Janezic
Greeter: Jeanette Baily and Cindy Bailey
Ushers: Marie Renda, Ron Carpenter
Communion Servers: Judi Ofelt, Sandy Carpenter, Linda Wilcox, Sylvia Humlecker
Sound Booth: Tashia
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Week At A Glance
Thursday, September 15
6:30 a.m. - Too Big For Starbuck's Bible Study
9:00 a.m. - Seniors Rock
10:00 a.m. - Memory Care Service
11:45 a.m. - Worship Ministry Team Meeting
1:00 p.m. - Women's Bible Study
Friday, September 16
Saturday, September 17
9:30 a.m. - MOMS
10:00 a.m. - Twelve Step Program
5:00 p.m. - The Lift Worship Service
6:15 p.m. - TAG
Sunday, September 18
8:00 a.m. - Choir Practice
8:45 a.m. - Blended Service
10:15 a.m. - Contemporary Service
Monday, September 19
Tuesday, September 20
Wednesday, September 21
9:00 a.m. - Staff Meeting
10:00 a.m. - Stitchers
6:00 p.m. - Nite Lite
7:00 p.m. - SWAG
Thursday, September 22
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 23
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Prayer Concerns For Sept. 10-11
Carol
healing from cancer
Teresa K
. GVHD
John
beginning of quarter work
Shannon
peace in our home & safe travels
Lisa, Matt, Phil
safe travels
Art
improved health
Betty
knee replacement
Winona, Johnny, Ruthie, Pete, Rick, Naomi
healing
Charise, Wayne, Ruth Ann, Patty, Joyce K.
comfort and healing
Matthew
trust in God
Maggie
successful surgery
Cindy, Deb W.
strength for chemo
Shari
victims of 911
Becky, Paul, Kevin
cancer
Fran, Norma, Lee, Martha, Louise, Pat, Shannon
strength
Larry
pain management
Jim W.
strength as a caretaker
Phyllis
possible surgery
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