Thoughts From Pastor Glen

 
If you missed the 6th Annual TAG Spaghetti Dinner, you missed quite an event! We had dressed up teenagers, Rusty in a bow-tie, Italian music, great food, tons of things to auction, and generous people to make the purchases. It was a great night. Hat's off to the organizers, the cooks, the vendors, the pie-makers, those who shared items, and the many volunteers who help this event go off like clock work. It was a great testimony of how many of you love our youth! The TAG Group raised $4500 from this event!!
 
If you have interest in making the Spirit of Hope Nursery & Sermon Drawing Room the most it can be, please join us for our Nursery Committee Meeting this coming Saturday January 21st at 3:00 p.m. We will be dreaming together about how our nursery can change lives.
 
We want your Rummage! Let's think big here, do have some items of value, but you are not using them like golf carts, cars, motorcycles or that old wide flat screen TV?  The Outreach Team will take them off your hands and transform them into a ministry that will feed people and make Christ known. They will be accepting items at the church on Monday, January 23rd, Tuesday, January 24th and Wednesday, January 25th between the hours of 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. The Rummage Sale will be Friday, January 27th & Saturday, January 28th from 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Volunteers are needed, and sign up sheets are on the Narthex desk!
 
New Member Orientation is this Sunday, January 22nd at 11:15 a.m. If you would like to become a Full Member or Seasonal Member, we need to know by today at 2:00 p.m. to add you to the list. 

Date Change: The first meeting of the Being Whole Again Group, will be on February 12th at 5:00 p.m. instead of on February 5th.  
 
Remember to join John the Baptist in "bearing witness" as Jesus' story becomes part of your story.
 
Peace & love,
Pastor Glen
Annual Congregational Meeting
Special Notes Of Thanks
We wanted to share this special thank you letter that we received from Pastor Sarah at Grace Lutheran Church.  
As well, here is another special thank you note from our TAG Group & Rusty.  
It is Fundraising Time at Panda Express for SOH!
** The proceeds will benefit SOH Children's Programs **

When: Wednesday, January 25th
Time: 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.  
Where: Signal Butte & US-60
1752 S. Signal Butte Rd.  
Mesa, AZ 85208

For this fundraiser, Panda Express requests that customers either bring this flyer into the store, or you can show it to them on your phone. 
The MOMS Group is doing a special service project at Feed My Starving Children on January 21st from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. If you are interested, please visit this link for additional information!
The 2017 SOH Annual Rummage Sale to support our Outreach missions is set for Friday, January 27th and Saturday, January 28th. Start collecting your household items to donate to the cause. We are looking for gently used clothing (kid's clothes in particular), household goods, toys and furniture is greatly needed.

Drop off dates and times at the church, will be as follows: Monday, January 23rd, Tuesday, January 24th & Wednesday, January 25th from 10:00 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. these 3 days. 
We are looking for LOTS of hands to help with the set up of the sale from Monday, January 23rd - Thursday, January 26th. If you can give an hour or 20 hours that week, we'd love to have you. Sign up sheets are in the Narthex.
East Valley Men's Center Dinner
** Volunteers Needed **
We are looking for volunteers to serve at the East Valley Men's Center Dinner on Sunday, January 29, 2017. Arrival time is 4:00 p.m. to serve dinner to 90 men. Leave time is approximately 7:00 p.m. Sign up sheet is in the Narthex! If you have any questions, please contact Tina Gilson at: 414-517-6505
Numbers  For January 14-15, 2017       

Giving                                               $6,107
Attendance                                          387
Our Weekly Goal Is:                       $5,340
 

Our Financial Snapshot For December 2016

December YTD
Monthly General Fund Income $41,852 $290,750
Monthly General Fund Expense $(42,543) $(318,656)
    Total General Income $(691) $(27,951)



Monthly Income For Mortgage Reduction $6,355 $53,066
Monthly Mortgage Payment $(5,800) $(69,600)
   Monthly Total Balance $555 $(16,534)

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
1 Cor 1:10-18 and Matt 4:12-23
 
This Weekend's Worship Assistants
8:45 a.m. Service Coordinator: Phil Troiano
10:15 a.m. Service Coordinators: Sylvia Humleker & Linda Wilcox

January 22nd 8:45 a.m.
Altar Assistants: Eunice Ball, Klaus Rapp
Communion Servers: Moine Gates, Sharon Gates, TBD, TBD
 Greeters: Carl & Genny Steffen
 Reader: Lorayne Thompson
   Ushers: Bob Germadnik, Ron & Barb Vogel, Dick Schultz
Sound Booth: Josh Keck 

January 22nd 10:15 a.m.
Communion Servers: Ken & Linda Vandenberg, John & Jenni Janezic
 Greeters: Darryl & Sherry Branham
Reader: Patty Nicholson
   Ushers: Michael Nicholson, Kim Gordon
Week At A Glance

Thursday, January 19
6:30 a.m. - Too Big For Starbuck's Bible Study (Narthex)
10:00 a.m. - Memory Care Service
11:00 a.m. - Senior's Rock
1:00 p.m. - Women's Bible Study (Large Classroom)
6:30 p.m. - Church Council Meeting
Friday, January 20
2:00 p.m. - Choir Practice (Sanctuary)
Saturday, January 21
3:00 p.m. - Nursery Committee Meeting 
5:00 p.m. - Lift Service
6:00 p.m. - TAG
Sunday, January 22
8:45 a.m. - Blended Service
10:15 a.m. - Contemporary Service
11:15 a.m. - New Member Orientation
Monday, January 23
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Rummage Sale Drop-Off
Tuesday, January 24
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Rummage Sale Drop-Off
Wednesday, January 25
9:00 a.m. - Staff Meeting
10:00 a.m. - Stitchers (Narthex)
10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. - Rummage Sale Drop-Off
Thursday, January 26
Friday, January 27
7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Rummage Sale
Prayer Concerns For 
January 14-15, 2017

Ethel R recovery and strength after being hospitalized
Kaity relief from headaches
Kassy strength to improve confidence
Ty relief from back pain
Pam G strength and healing from surgery (Jan 30)
Prayers for the young man killed in a snowmobile accident
Tom H prayers for comfort while in the hospital
Maddie prayers forcomfort as she struggles to adjust to change
Carol healing from a lung problem
Pastor Glen prayer of thanks for good sermon
Prayers for safe travel
Haley & Parents prayers for good health and weight loss
Koni O prayers for her family as her father is put in hospice
Betty improved ability to make day to day decisions
David healing from infection
Mandy good test results
Annette good news following doctor appointment (Jan 17)
Al healing from bronchitis
Alex J prayer of thanks for graduating with honors
Greg, Mike B, Mike J, Lindsay healing
Travis healing for his knee
Ethel R recovery and strength after being hospitalized
Don H healing and comfort from chronic pain
New Administration prayers for wisdom
Leaders of Our Nation prayers for a transformation of our leaders and their ability to care for all people
Kate's Grandmother prayers her cancer treatment goes well/pain free
Fran, Norma, Martha, Linda prayers for strength
Amy prayers for issues with eyes
Sally J healing from stroke
Ron H. prayers for his family
Tom H, Sandy B, Kevaleen, Horace H, Nikki H, Mark H, John P, Heidi, Carol L, Wayne F, Janie Y, Charise, Guy, Pat F, Lona, Becky, Paul, Kevin healing from cancer
Jim I, Darlene I, Connie M, Vicky K, Ruthie P, Don K, John P, Don B healing from  multiple health issues
Prayers for all who struggle with marriage issues
Paula S help finding an agent to get her book published
Becca healing from surgery and her prayers are answered
Don B healing from back surgery
Connie M & Kathy S, Elise, Hannah recovery from surgery
Maddie, Troy S. recovery from kidney transplant and that it will be successful
Drew, Maggie healing from addiction
Marc comfort and peace during time of grief
Amber guidance and peace with relationship issues
Jeff, Taylor prayers for finding a new job
Carl T healing from surgery and his upcoming surgery for tremors
Spirit of Hope all who worship within its walls
Church Council that they make sound decisions that allow our church to thrive
Pastor Glen & Rusty prayers of thanks as they serve the church community
Vicki K healing from a broken hip
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