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Thoughts From Pastor Glen
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I found myself tearing up during a closing prayer as a handful of us said our good-byes to
Ron Hickey during his viewing at a local funeral home on Sunday. What stood out for me when I remember Ron was the first Sunday he worshipped with us, he came in a cab. Ron had multiple health issues since his membership two years ago. That didn't stop him from worshipping. I will always remember the discussion I had with Ron in the back row of the sanctuary a few months ago. "How are you doing Ron?" I asked. "I feel like crap" he responded, but there he was sitting next to his son Craig, worshipping his Savior, with his oxygen tank giving his faith breath. Ron, reminds me that God takes the ordinary and creates the extraordinary. Ron was one of God's gifts to our congregation.
"I never get sick" I've boasted many times over the past few years. Here I am, a guy surrounded by hundreds of people every week and rarely even have a sniffle. Well, that was not the case last week. I spent more time in bed than I can ever remember. I thank our wonderful staff for covering for me. For those of you at worship last weekend, I attempted to do my best impersonation of a healthy person. I apologize if I passed any germs. I'm feeling better today, and suspect I will be 100% by the next time you see me again.
We've got two huge projects this month. The first is
TAG's Spaghetti Dinner & Auction on Saturday evening,
January 14th at 6:30 p.m. The second is our Outreach Ministry Team's
Rummage Sale on
January 27 & 28th at 7:00 a.m. The Outreach Team are looking for volunteers (sign-up at the Visitor's Counter in the Narthex) and of course they are in need of good high quality rummage sale items. Perhaps this is the year you will want to donate that un-ridden motorcycle, or golf-cart, or perhaps that under-sized 70" flat-screen TV?
I found another craftsmen from the ranks of Spirit of Hope.
Dave Truax of has been making small palm crosses that I use in hospital visits, but now he has entered into the arena of making New Member Crosses, too. Dave has become one of several Spirit of Hope carpenters who use their skills to enhance our ministry.
Thanks Dave!
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Do you feel unworthy, lost or so low that you don't think you could ever take another step?
If that sounds like anyone you know, please be aware that Spirit of Hope will be starting a N
ew Support Group
called
Being Whole Again
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Our own
Bobbi Edwardson
, a Spiritual Director, will lead this group. This group is open to all in the community, and will be meeting at the church,
Sundays at 5:00 p.m. starting
Feb. 5th.
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One weekend during January, February and March, will be
Photo Weekend at Spirit Of Hope! For this month, it is this coming weekend -
January 14-15th! Bring your best smile, as our own
Shari Karnowski, will be taking photos before the
5:00 p.m. service and from
9:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m. between the Sunday services, to help us fill our office database with your smiling photos, making it much easier for us to put a name with a face! If the weather is permitting, Shari would like to take photos outdoors.
I hope this finds you well, as God provides us with some of the nicest weather any place in the world in the coming weeks!
Peace & love,
Pastor Glen
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Holiday Un-Decorating Party Is Tomorrow...Join Us
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TAG Spaghetti Dinner Is Saturday!
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The TAG Spaghetti Dinner is
Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. You, your friends and family are invited to attend. It will be a night of fun and great food. The Church will be transformed into an Italian restaurant. The youth group will seat and serve you. There will be auctions both silent and loud, and we will have a 50/50 raffle. Every dollar collected at this event will be used for the
Youth Group's annual
Mission Trip.
Come and let us serve you, so we can go out and serve others!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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East Valley Men's Center Dinner
** Volunteers Needed **
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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
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Annual Congregational Meeting
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Please mark your calendars for our
Annual Congregational Meeting, which will be held on
Sunday, February 12, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.
There will be just one service on Sunday, February 12th at 8:45 a.m.
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Numbers
For January 7-8, 2017
Giving $
7,893
Attendance 320
Our Weekly Goal Is: $5,340
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
1 Cor 1:1-9 and John 1:29-42
This Weekend's Worship Assistants
8:45 a.m. Service Coordinator: Phil Troiano
10:15 a.m. Service Coordinators: Sylvia Humleker & Linda Wilcox
January 15th 8:45 a.m.
Altar Assistants: Eileen Meier, Kit McCormick
Communion Servers: Delores Burchill, Mary Myer, Diana Duck, Mary Dicks
Greeters: Lonna Leidal, Karen Reil
Reader: Phil Troiano
Ushers: Drew Myer, Bob & Judy Crace, Cammy Corpron
Sound Booth: Josh Keck
January 15th 10:15 a.m.
Communion Servers: Jeanette Bailey, Cindy Bailey, Ardis Johnson, TBD
Greeters: Marie Renda, Linda Fraenkel
Reader: Connie Santwire
Ushers: Mike & Chelsea Topete
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Week At A Glance
Thursday, January 12
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)
2:00 p.m. - Choir Practice (Sanctuary)
Saturday, January 14
5:00 p.m. - Lift Service
6:30 p.m. - TAG Spaghetti Dinner
Sunday, January 15
8:45 a.m. - Blended Service
10:15 a.m. - Contemporary Service
Monday, January 16
Tuesday, January 17
Wednesday, January 18
9:00 a.m. - Staff Meeting
10:00 a.m. - Stitchers (Narthex)
6:00 p.m. - Nite Lite
7:00 p.m. - SWAG
Thursday, January 19
6:30 a.m. - Too Big For Starbuck's Bible Study (Narthex)
9:00 a.m. - Senior's Rock (Narthex)
10:00 a.m. - Memory Care Service
1:00 p.m. - Women's Bible Study (Large Classroom)
Friday, January 20
2:00 p.m. - Choir Practice (Sanctuary)
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Prayer Concerns For Jan. 7-8, 2017
Hannah
continued good health from surgery
Al
healing from bronchitis
Mom
healing from pneumonia
Scott
healing from trigger finger
Greg, Mike B, Mike J, Jimmy, Carl, Merle
healing and strength
Phyllis, Maggie, Leon, Kathy, Bruce
healing
Diane & Robert, Jan S
safe travel
Ethel, David
good health
Matthew
continued recovery
Jamie & James
new home with love
Wendy
continued recovery from surgery and guidance
Jon S
healing from teeth extractions
Wanda S
healing from digestive problems and emotional problems
Derek M
passed away/prayers for his family
Randy
healing from tremors
Mary
healing from brain tumor
Carol H
healing from liver cancer
Cary
healing from liver disease and doctors diagnose additional ailments
Alice M
prayers for a happy 99th birthday
Brian
test results come back normal
Becky
improved health
Prayers
for family, friends, grandchildren and church
Kimberly
healing and strength from MS
Bob
healing from fall
Linda
relief from depression
Sylvia, Pat F
successful cancer treatment
Kim M
clarity and guidance after divorce
Alzheimer's Disease
that God's guidance and healing touch will guide researchers
Michael
autism
Jan H
strength, comfort and healing during chemo
Leaders of Our Country
guidance, wisdom, open minds and caring hearts
Guy, Charise, Lori, Becky, Kevin, Paul
healing from cancer
Fran, Norma, Linda, Lee, Louise
strength
Gloria L
recovery from gall bladder surgery
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