Thoughts From Pastor Glen

 
My heart hurts for the thousands of flood victims affected by Hurricane Harvey. Our Hunger Jar offering this weekend will go to Lutheran Disaster Response, where every penny goes to help in the recovery process of this flood. Administrative costs come from another funding source, so there is no greater bang for the buck in helping the victims in Texas than supporting this fundraising effort. Please keep the people of Texas (victims & support teams) in your prayers as they scramble to put the pieces back together. If you'd like to donate to Lutheran Disaster Response online, you may do so here.  
 
Have you purchased your God's Work. Our Hands. T-Shirt yet? These shirts will be worn as we tackle two major projects at the United Food Bank and Sunshine Acres on Saturday morning September 9th. Please remember and sign up in the Narthex. If you can't help Saturday, gather food and supplies for the House of Refuge. God's Work. Our Hands. is a program that is happening simultaneously throughout many ELCA Lutheran churches in the United States. Don't hesitate to sign up.  
 
Bacon is the new chosen name for our church pig. Parents are asked to assist the kids in feeding Bacon. Bacon will be included in all Children's Sermons and Nite Lite offerings. Monies fed to Bacon will be used to purchase animals to sustain life for families in third world countries through Heifer Project International. This is a great program that changes the lives of poor families throughout the world.  
 
Five new families moved through New Member Orientation last weekend. These new members will be installed at the services the weekend of September 9th-10th.  Please keep an eye out for these new faces and introduce yourselves to them as they join us in sharing the love of Christ.

Pictured left to right are: Teresa Cappelletty, Gordon Carpenter, Sharon Carpenter, Linda Seese, John Seese, Pastor Glen, Karla Palmer, Chris Palmer, Rani Browne and Ken Browne.

Our Ministry Site Profile Team is looking for your input each Saturday and Sunday.  Before each worship service there will half sheets of paper handed out with questions referring to the different elements of our congregation. The team wants to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to give your thoughts and opinions.
 
Confirmation and Nite Lite are ready to be launched beginning on Wednesday September 6th at 6:00 p.m. Rusty is still looking for teachers and helpers. If you think you could help, please contact the church office and Rusty will be in contact with you.
 
We will be looking for your blood on Sunday, September 24th from 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. as the United Bloodmobile will be in our parking lot. Sign-up information will be coming soon! 
 
Volunteer yard work is happening just about every weekend here at Spirit of Hope.  New member Brian Blad asked if I could recruit a couple of people to assist him in picking up the clipping and trimmed branches. If you think you could help, please contact the church office and we will put you in contact with Brian. 

We shared a Laying-on-of-Hands for our pianist Michael Snyder on Sunday. While Michael was recovering from his surgery, he was offered a full-time job in a school district in McAllen, Texas. We will miss Michael and his honkey-tonk style. Please keep Michael in your prayers as he shares his talents in his new home.

 
It is my hope that you have all taken time to identify Jesus in your life. I agree with the Apostle Peter, that Jesus is the Messiah, the son of the living God. Look for Jesus, listen for Jesus and expect the one who died for you and me to be tracking with us every step of our journey.  
 
Peace & love,
Pastor Glen
A Special Thank You
Through your generosity over the past few months, 20 SOH members were able to receive home cooked meals in their time of need, through our Seniors Rock Meals of Hope Program. Without your help we would have never been able to do what was so needed.  It was our pleasure to make the meals, which we will continue to do through the winter on an as needed basis. Please know how much the members that received them appreciated every single one. Thank you to Seniors Rock for always wanting to go the extra mile to help those in need.

God Bless,
Wendy Sontag

God's Work Our Hands Weekend Is... 
September 9th & 10th, 2017!

Please mark your calendars to join us, as Spirit of Hope will again team with Spirit of Joy and Our Savior's to participate in God's Work Our Hands Weekend.
2017 Hopes And Dreams Craft Show Is November 4th!
Our 2017 Hopes & Dreams Holiday Craft Show application is ONLINE this year, along with all of the details, rules, and contact information, in case you have any questions.

After completing the online application, please read the confirmation message, as it will give you a link to click on to pay for your booth rental. Both the completed application and booth rental payment must be received before your registration is considered complete.

Thank you for your interest in our 2017 Hopes & Dreams Holiday Craft Show! We look forward to seeing everyone at this event on Saturday, November 4th! 

Here is the link on our website with all the info. 
     Numbers For August 26-27, 2017     

Giving $3,064
Attendance 178
Our Weekly Goal Is: $5,540






Our Financial Snapshot For July 2017

July 2017
Year To Date
Monthly General Fund Income $19,471 $177,028
Monthly General Fund Expense $(28,143) $(187,229)
          Total General Income $(8,672) $(10,201)



Monthly Income For Mortgage Payment $4,233 $29,142
Monthly Mortgage Payment $(5,337) $(37,359)
          Monthly Total Balance $(1,104) $(8,217)


Would you like to text us a donation?

You can do so by simply indicating the dollar amount you'd like to donate. Example: $250 and text 480-725-1140

To text a donation to a particular fund is also very easy to do. Simply indicate the dollar amount you'd like to donate and leave a space followed by the fund name. Example: $100 VBS or $50 TAG or $200 Mortgage Fund and text 480-725-1140 

If you are interested in becoming an e-Giver, visit this  blog post  on the SOH website, for step by step instructions.
Readings For This Coming Weekend
Rom 12:9-21 and Matt 16:21-28
 
This Weekend's Worship Assistants 
5:00 p.m. Service Coordinator: Wendy Sontag
8:45 a.m. Service Coordinator: Phil Troiano
10:15 a.m. Service Coordinators: Sylvia Humleker & Linda Wilcox

September 2nd 5:00 p.m.
Set-Up: TBD
 
September 3rd 8:45 a.m.
 Altar Assistants: TBD
Communion Servers: Donna Blad, Jan Hefflinger, Nancy Stark, Diana Duck
 Greeters: Ron & Barb Vogel
 Reader: Brian Blad
   Ushers: Ron & Barb Vogel, Wayne Schmidt, Dick Schultz
Sound Booth: Josh Keck
September 3rd 10:15 a.m.
Communion Servers: Jeanette Bailey, Cindy Bailey
Greeters: Jeanette Bailey, Cindy Bailey
Reader: Marie Renda
   Ushers: Art & Crystal Zander
Week At A Glance

Thursday
August 31st
6:30 a.m.
Too Big For Starbucks
9:00 a.m. 
Seniors Rock
12:30 p.m.
 
Women's Bible Study






Friday
September 1st









Saturday
September 2nd

5:00 p.m. 
The Lift Service
6:00 p.m. 
TAG
8:00 p.m.
The Forge





Sunday
September 3rd

8:45 a.m. 
Blended Service
10:15 a.m. 
Contemporary
Service







Monday
September 4th

Office Is Closed...  Happy Labor Day!





Tuesday
September 5th










Wednesday
September 6th

9:00 a.m. 
Staff Meeting
6:00 p.m. 
Nite Lite & Confirmation
7:00 p.m. 
SWAG 
8:00 p.m. 
Young Adult Bible Study





Thursday
September 7th
6:30 a.m. 
Too Big For Starbucks
9:00 a.m.
Seniors Rock
12:30 p.m. 
Women's Bible Study






Friday
September 8th





Ernie R, Carol L, Pat B, Becky, Paul, Kevin prayers for healing from cancer
Ron K, Helen F, Teresa prayers for healing and recovery
Warren H prayers that medication can be regulated
Sherry prayers for relationship healing within siblings when dealing with needs of aging parents
Lilibeth prayers for strength and comfort as she nears the end of her battle with cancer/prayers for her husband and 3 kids
Ethel R prayers for healing her leg issues
Family prayers for comfort and healing anxiety
CDH Babies prayers
Sue, Jerry prayers for comfort
Mathew, Alexis, Robert, Diane prayers for God's strength
Jimmy, Lee prayers for healing
Mandy, Bonnie prayers and guidance in their job search
Prayers for all those dealing with cancer and illness/may they be blessed with strength, courage and healing
Jim & Karen prayers of comfort following the death of their friend, John
Judy C prayers for safe travels as she relocates to Colorado (9/12/17)
Grant prayers that his difficult behaviors decrease and he finds peace within himself
Connie, Katie prayers in finding a house
Michelle prayers for God's healing touch from an injection
Dolly prayers for healing from kidney failure
Ed prayers that he feels God's peace
Deb & Jim W., Larry, Ruthie & John, Brandon, Dar S. prayers for healing and strength
Kit, Lee, Dee prayers
Texas prayers for the people affected by the storm/flooding
Fran, Norma, Linda, Martha, Lee prayers for strength
Phuong prayers for selling their farm in Georgia
Frisco prayers for his soul
Lee, Dee, Vicki prayers for healing following surgery
Hagen Family prayers for strength and comfort following the death of their husband/father
O'Brein-Hunt Families prayers for strength and comfort following the loss their wife/mother
Gayle prayers for healing from knee surgery
Dolly prayers for comfort and peace from terminal cancer
Ahar M, Bill & Karen & Families  prayers
Darlene prayers for strength and comfort following the death of her husband
Herb prayers for healing from health issues
Amy, Sharon prayers for healing from eye issues
Sally J prayers for healing from stroke and quick sale of her house
Prayers for all those struggling to recover from cancer
Connie M, Vicky K, Ruthie P, Don K, John P, Don B, Mike S, Dennis D prayers for healing from multiple health issues
Prayers for all people struggling with marriage issues
Maddie prayers for healing from successful kidney transplant
Sonny prayers for healing from heart surgery
Spirit of Hope prayers for all who worship within its walls/prayers for our church
Church Council prayers pray that they make sound decisions that allow our church to thrive
Pastor Glen & Rusty prayers of thanks as they serve the church community
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