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Thoughts From Pastor Glen
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It was fun to witness the faith of our four young men - Logan Shaffer, Travis Day, Alex Berggren and Payton Johnson - who affirmed their baptism at our Confirmation service held Sunday. These four joined two other confirmation students - Nathan Hoge and Skylar Strand - who confirmed their faith last month. Please keep these young men in your prayers.
Wow! Did you hear Dave Stumo's choir last Sunday? I'm not sure how many voices Dave gathered for our new choir, but it's more than we have seen in years, and I'm excited to see what God will be doing with this talented bunch. You can read more about our new choir
here.
Hat's off to Tina Gilson and her crew as they transformed our sanctuary into a fun and colorful market place at the Holiday Hopes & Dreams Craft Show. There was a little bit of everything including specialty items for Minnesota Viking fans. This event was a great way to meet new friends.
Did you see the sanctuary carpet on Sunday? It was ... it was ....CLEAN! The church carpets were shampooed last Thursday and it gave our worship space a whole different look. Coffee drinkers ..... please guard your drinks. A spill here and a spill there, adds up quickly.
Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Don't forget that we will be having a
Thanksgiving Eve Service on
Wednesday, November 23rd from
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. This service should be fun, as I, Pastor Glen, will give everyone a opportunity to reflect upon what you are thankful for. Also, the
office will be closed on
Thursday, November 24th and Friday, November 25th for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
I wanted to thank Lee Leidal for his willingness to attend all three services last weekend to show how easy it is to give "electronically" through our website. We will continue to provide the traditional "offering envelopes" to all families, but we encourage everyone to look at this viable option. Lee is willing to answer any questions you might have, and you can check out his step by step
blog post on the SOH website, on how easy it is to be an eGiver.
It's hard not to enjoy the return of so many of our winter people. Please know that it warms this old guy's heart to see all of your beautiful faces.
Peace & love,
Pastor Glen
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Here is a great way to begin the new year, by celebrating the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation on
January 13-14, 2017
in Tempe!
Bishop Emeritus Mark Hanson will be the guest speaker, and will lead an exploration of the question: What's Great about Being Lutheran? He is a gifted speaker, and attendees will be challenged and blessed by his talks.
Attendees will gather Friday evening for a presentation, dessert, and Vespers, and will gather again on Saturday morning for a continental breakfast, presentations, and closing worship. Costs, details and contact info on how to register, can be found on the SOH Blog.
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New RADA Cutlery Fundraiser
For Spirit Of Hope
Spirit of Hope has launched a
great fundraiser with
RADA Cutlery, a firm from Waverly, IA, that has been manufacturing knives since 1948. Any of the many wonderful RADA products, would make great Christmas gifts - or a terrific addition to your own kitchen!
The goal for Spirit of Hope is to gather enough money to spruce up the Altar floor and the Chancellery wall. You'll find all the details regarding this fundraiser
here.
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** Please Help Us Reach Our Goal Of 600 Boxes **
** 200 Boxes Have Been Collected **
We are collecting boxes of cereal for our local food banks,
now through November 23, 2016 (Thanksgiving Eve) with a goal of 600 boxes. Please bring boxes of cereal to church, and during the offering at each service, the kids will collect the cereal boxes. Thank you in advance for your generosity!
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Double Celebration For Ron & Sandy Carpenter
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Mark Your Calendars...
While you are
always welcome to bring your friends and family to church at Spirit Of Hope, once per quarter, we will be having a special
Friends & Family Weekend, and for the 4th Quarter of 2016, this will be the weekend of
December 10th & 11th. We look forward to meeting and welcoming the friends and family members you bring!
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It's Bake Sale Time
Mark your calendars, for our free will bake sale on December 3rd and 4th! We would love for you to come and buy some goodies, and maybe even donate some for the bake sale. All proceeds from this sale, will buy food cards for Grace Lutheran Church, to be handed out to those in need. If you have any questions, please contact Wendy Sontag at: ladywendy@gmx.net
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Upcoming SOH Community Events
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Life Line Screening, a leading provider of community-based preventive health screenings, will offer their affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings at Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church on November 21, 2016.
Five screenings will be offered that scan for potential health problems related to: blocked arteries which is a leading cause of stroke; abdominal aortic aneurysms which can lead to a ruptured aorta; hardening of the arteries in the legs which is a strong predictor of heart disease; atrial fibrillation or irregular heart beat which is closely tied to stroke risk; and a bone density screening, for men and women, used to assess the risk of osteoporosis.
You may register for a Wellness Package which includes 4 vascular tests and osteoporosis screening from $149 ($139 with our member discount). All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete.
Flyers, details about the packages offered, coupon discounts and more info about this event, can be found on the SOH Blog.
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Numbers
For November 12-13, 2016
Attendance 385
Our Weekly Goal Is: $5340
For step by step instructions on how you can become an e-Giver, check out this blog post on the SOH website.
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Readings For This Coming Weekend
Col 1:11-20 and Luke 23:33-43
This Weekend's Worship Assistants
8:45 Service Coordinator: Phil Troiano
10:15 Service Coordinators: Sylvia Humleker & Linda Wilcox
November 20th 8:45am
Altar Assistants:
Jim & Karen Gowan
Communion Servers: Debra Krikorian, Linda Thomas, Judy Banta, Carl Grieger
Greeters: Ellen Hoiberg, Ron Vogel
Reader: Mary Myer
Ushers: Wayne Schmidt, Moine Gates, Larry Hoiberg, Cammy Corpron
Sound Booth: Josh Keck
November 20th 10:15am
Communion Servers: Sylvia Humleker, John Gossett, Marie Renda
Greeters: Kyle & Meagan Anderson
Reader: TBD
Ushers: Cal & Barb Schell
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Week At A Glance
Thursday, November 17
6:30 a.m. - Too Big For Starbuck's Bible Study (Narthex)
10:00 a.m. - Memory Center Service
11:30 a.m. - Senior's Rock/Thanksgiving Potluck (Narthex)
1:00 p.m. - Women's Bible Study (Large Classroom)
6:30 p.m. - Church Council Meeting
Friday, November 18
2:00 p.m. - Choir Practice (Sanctuary)
Saturday, November 19
5:00 p.m. - The Lift Service
8:45 a.m. - Blended Service
10:15 a.m. - Contemporary Service
Monday, November 21
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Life Line Screening Event
6:00 p.m. - Financial Peace University (Large Classroom)
Tuesday, November 22
Wednesday, November 23
9:00 a.m. - Staff Meeting
10:00 a.m. - Stitchers (Narthex)
6:30 p.m. - Thanksgiving Eve Services
Nite Lite - CANCELLED
SWAG - CANCELLED
Thursday, November 24
OFFICE CLOSED - Thanksgiving Holiday
Friday, November 25
OFFICE CLOSED - Thanksgiving Holiday
2:00 p.m. - Choir Practice
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Prayer Concerns For Nov. 12-13
Mike B., Greg, Mike J., Lindsay, Jimmy, Ruthie, Johnny, Annette, Laurie, Papa & Nonie healing
Carol, Tom H., Sandy B., Kevaleen, Horace H., Nikki H., Mark H., John P., Marlene, Paul, Becky, Kevin, Ed healing from cancer
Harry & Mary R., Dan & Linda R. marriage struggles
Don B. recovering from back surgery
Jim & Darlene I., Connie M., Vicki K., Ruthie P., Don K., John P. multiple health issues
Pastor Glen & Rusty prayers as they serve the church community
Church Council prayers that they make sound decisions to help our church to thrive
Spirit of Hope prayers for all who worship within its walls
Hurricanes Matthew & Nicole prayers for those suffering from the devastation
Bill & Karen, Don & Sandy safe travels
Carl T. healing from surgery and blessings for his up-coming surgery
Herb healing from his up-coming surgery
Paula S. help in finding an agent so she can get her book published
Becca healing from her surgery and that God answer her prayers
Mary safety
Rosa H. brain cancer
Bobbe heart problem
Ethel pain
Sissy, Kaity headaches
Baby Emily failing heart and lungs
Ethel strength and healing so knee replacement can occur
Ginger prayers of thanks for her being a Godsend in our Spirit of Hope office
Frank S. thoughts & prayers
Kevin, Don peace
Barb C. cancer surgery
Pat F. treatments
K & D guidance
Angela H. muscle disorder and hospitalization
Confirmants that they use the Holy Spirit as their daily guide to God
Fran, Norma, Linda, Lee, Martha, Judy strength
Deb & Jim, Larry, Lisa Marie God's strength and healing
Cindy strength to face daily health issues
Missy guidance to make decisions and peace for past decisions
Diane E., Taylor safe travels home
Ty, Nana, Kaity back pain and healing
Kassy healing of toe
Kerri prayers for comfort after death of her mom
Roy healing from his up-coming surgery
Maggie strength
Gus hip pain
Shelby leg pain
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