Thoughts From Pastor Glen

 
It was so much fun to baptize an entire family Sunday. If you haven't met the Cantu family, you are in for a treat. Cynthia (mom) joins the band on occasion sharing her musical talents, while little Tyler (8 months) sleeps through the sermons, and big sister Mackenzie (4) bounces through the sanctuary with her big eyes, beautiful curls and adorable freckles. Please keep this family in your prayers as they continue to walk "wet" in their baptism. 


I want to thank Barb Kearns for sharing her Stewardship talks at all the services this past weekend. Barb and her family carry heavy hearts, as next week they will travel to attend the funeral of Barb's son. Again, please remember them in prayer.
 
"You've Been Stuck Weekend" was shared as our president Kit McCormick, Rusty and myself were able to stick over a hundred "We Love Our Volunteers" stickers last weekend onto our church volunteers, thanking them for sharing their time and talents with us. It is such a joy to see how God is working through so many people in our congregation.
 
Our Thanksgiving Eve Service will be this evening at 6:30 p.m. This service will be unique as we review the beginnings of this holiday and reflect upon some of the things that we are thankful for. Remember that there will be no youth programs tonight. 
 
Stewardship letters have been placed in the mail. Please take some time in prayer before filling out your pledge cards and your Time & Talent sheets. Remember to seal your pledge card in the enclosed envelope (it will remain sealed and will be mailed back to you next year), and bring it with you, along with your completed Time & Talent sheets to "Walk to the Altar Weekend" on December 3rd & 4th. Keep your pledge card and Time & Talent sheets separated and please note that the Time & Talent sheet mailed to you is two sided, so the Time & Talents of one person goes on one side of the sheet, and the Time & Talents of your spouse goes on the other side of the sheet.
 
New Member Orientation is just around the corner on December 4th at 11:30 a.m. If you would like to be part of this class, please contact the church office and have your name added to the new member list. We are in the process of changing our constitution as it reflects on membership. The ELCA has suggested that we change our "Associate Member" status to "Seasonal Member," allowing winter residents to keep their membership in their home congregation. 

Be sure to pop over to the Spirit of Hope Website, to learn more about Church Council Member/Outreach Committee Chair Tina Gilson, Facilities Committee Chair Duane Gilson and Choir Director Dave Stumo. 
 
Speaking of Dave Stumo...did you hear the new choir support the rest of us as we sang our hymns last Sunday? Clarice Stumo treated us with her beautiful voice singing a solo during the offering. Thank you, Clarice!
 
Peace & love,
Pastor Glen
Last Call For Boxes Of Cereal


This evening our cereal box campaign will end, which supports our local food banks. If you will be attending our Thanksgiving Eve Services, please bring boxes of cereal to church with you. Thank you to everyone for your generosity during this campaign!   
Do You Shop On Amazon.com?

If so, please support us when you shop on Black Friday & Cyber Monday. Enter smile.amazon.com/ch/86-0941012 when shopping on Amazon.com and Amazon donates dollars to Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church.
  

It's Bake Sale Time

Our free will bake sale will be held 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 

We will also be selling sterling silver earrings for $10 and SOH Cookbooks will be two for $10. For every $10 we make, food cards will be purchased. 
Numbers  For November 19-20, 2016

Giving                                             $ 6107
Attendance                                        367
 
Our Weekly Goal Is:                      $5340

Our Financial Snapshot For October 2016

October
YTD
Monthly General Fund Income
$22,201
$222,445
Monthly General Fund Expense
$(23,210)
$(248,515)
     Total General Income
$(1,009)
$(26,070)



Monthly Income For Mortgage Re duction
$3,365 $42,928
Monthly Mortgage Payment $(5,800) $(58,000)
     Monthly Total Balance $(2,435) $(15,072)

For step by step instructions on how you can become an e-Giver, check out this  blog post on the SOH website.
Readings For This Coming Weekend
Rom 13:11-14 and Matt 24:36-44
 
This Weekend's Worship Assistants
8:45 Service Coordinator: Phil Troiano
10:15 Service Coordinators: Sylvia Humleker 

November 27th 8:45am
Altar Assistants: Jack & Marylou Wilson
Communion Servers: Genny Steffan, Darlene Zabel, Collin & Elizabeth Engebretson 
Greeters: Grant & Bonnie Klassen
Reader: Don Dalton   
Ushers: Ron & Barb Vogel, Drew & Mary Myer  
Sound Booth: Josh Keck  

November 27th 10:15am
Communion Servers: John & Jenni Janezic, Jeanette Bailey, Judi Ofelt
 Greeters: Cindy Bailey & Mary Szymanski 
 Reader: Linda Fraenkel
   Ushers: Michael Nicholson & Diane Thompson
Week At A Glance

Thursday, November 24
OFFICE CLOSED - Thanksgiving Holiday
Friday, November 25
OFFICE CLOSED - Thanksgiving Holiday
2:00 p.m. - Choir Practice (Sanctuary)
Saturday, November 26
5:00 p.m. - The Lift Service
6:00 p.m. - TAG
Sunday, November 27
8:45 a.m. - Blended Service
10:15 a.m. - Contemporary Service
Monday, November 28
6:00 p.m. - Financial Peace University (Large Classroom) 
Tuesday, November 29
Wednesday, November 30
9:00 a.m. - Staff Meeting
10:00 a.m. - Stitchers (Narthex)
6:00 p.m. - Nite Lite
7:00 p.m. - SWAG
Thursday, December 1
6:30 a.m. - Too Big For Starbuck's Bible Study (Narthex)
9:00 a.m. - Senior's Rock (Narthex)
1:00 p.m. - Women's Bible Study (Large Classroom)
Friday, December 2
2:00 p.m. - Choir Practice (Sanctuary)
Prayer Concerns For Nov. 19-20

Carol  healing from cancer
Teresa K improved health
Chris upcoming medical exam
Chris's mother health
Matthew wisdom and humility
Our Country tolerance and love
Kelton and his family healing and strength
Jim and Darlene strength and healing
Jay wisdom to doctors as they treat his T-ALL leukemia
Missy guidance as she searches for a job and give her peace of mind
Mary and Sherry thanks for helping in the office
Jim my   healing
Herb healing
Naomi MRI results
Amy brain surgery recovery
Lindsay epilepsy healing and awareness during Epilepsy month
Greg healing
Mike B. and Mike J. healing
Travelers safety through the Thanksgiving holiday
Tom H., Sandy B., Kevaleen, Horace H., Nikki H., Mark H., John P. strength as they struggle to recover from cancer
Jim and Darlene I., Connie M., Vicky K., Ruthie P., Don K., John P., Don B. healing of multiple health issues
Paula S., help in finding an agent so she can get her book published
Becca healing from her surgery and may God answer her prayers
Bill and Karen safe travels
Cal T. prayers for healing from surgery and blessings for his up-coming surgery for tremors
Herb upcoming surgery
Spirit of Hope worshipers prayers
Church Council may they make sound decisions that allow our church to thrive
Pastor Glen and Rusty guidance as they serve the church community
Prayers of thanksgiving for all gifts given us
Ruthie and John, Jim and Deb, Larry, Lisa Marie, Winona, Naomi, Frank S. strength and healing
Barb God's embrace in the lost of her son
Paul, Becky, and Kevin healing from cancer
Fran, Norma, Linda, Louise, Lee strength
Michael Meds Adjustment
Barb B. Cancer surgery
Don T. and Kevin T. peace
Barb C. health issues
Frank S., Naomi, Winona prayers
Kaity continued improvement of her migraines
Warren and Darlene continued prayers for strength
Madi prayers of thanksgiving for her adjustment to NAU
Grandchildren protect and guide
Bobby praying for good outcome from scope and biopsy of liver
Calaya pray that her National Guard transfer is approved
Carl recovering for open heart surgery
Ed God's peace to accept Michelle's Alzheimer's disease
Grandpa Pete speedy recovery following hip replacement
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