CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone: 480-396-8300
Email: admin@spiritofhopelutheran.com
Website: www.spiritofhopelutheran.com
Office Hours are Tuesday & Thursday 9:00 to 1:00 pm
New Covid 19 Worship Recommendations

The Council has suggested that we ask you to continue your social distancing in the sanctuary. It is also STRONGLY SUGGESTED that we wear a mask while in in the building and in worship. We will continue to sanitize all areas of contact following every worship service. Thank you for your cooperation.
Nite Lite
Watch
Wednesday, October 6th
at 6:00 pm

All school age kids welcome
Bring a friend or two


Shoe Box Ministry

The Shoe Box Ministry is beginning again and we need shoe boxes donated to the church in the next 2 weeks.

All of the filled 50 boxes this year will be for boys only. We need to turn them in by the end of October. The boxes will contain a sheet telling what the boys need. If you have any questions concerning the program feel free to contact: Debbie Kravec @ 602-900-6073 or Marybeth Bracken @ 480-773-4336.
Morning Bible Study

Thursday mornings at 6:30 am at Church
Bring your Bible and your coffee

Hi everyone,
Question - who likes apple crumb pie?. I know I do. Well good news I started to make them and I have eight all done. They are made with real apples not some can. So if you would like one you can place an order, message me at ladywendy@gmx.com.

They are frozen and unbaked with directions on how to bake them. They will stay up to six months in the freezer.
Thanks, Wendy
"I Can Only Imagine"

This movie has a 28 day journal book that is based upon the premise of the movie. To discuss the journal together, we will also have 3 small group events -ONE a week to help you through the journal book. The Journal is FREE to all who come to watch the movie with us.
The small group event will meet on Sundays at 10:30 am after worship beginning September 26th through October 10th
Lutheran Disaster Response – Give where needed

HUNGER JAR - Each week we collect money in this jar to make a difference in the world through our Outreach efforts. All the funds that we collect from this jar go to help in specific ways throughout the world. These funds will be collected through the end of 2021 and are designated to go directly to the ELCA Disaster Response Fund. All money donated goes 100 percent to the disaster.
Thursday Afternoon Women's
Bible Study

Masks are Recommended
  The Women’s Bible Study is tomorrow, September 23rd at 1:00 pm.  Come and join us. We always meet at the church on Thursdays at one in the afternoon. We’d love to have you there. To God be the Glory,
Dar Stucke

NOTICE:

Be sure to click on the Council President's Comments up above to read about his special facilities challenge to all of us.

Breakfast with your Friends and Pastor
 
Join us for breakfast on Wednesday mornings at 9 am at the IHOP Restaurant at (Southern and Signal Butte Rd)   
See you again next Wednesday, September 29th at 9:00 am

Next Monthly meeting is October 19th
Come gather and share a beer or a beverage and discuss theology. We can try to solve the world’s problems too! We meet on the THIRD TUESDAY of every month at 6:30pmFeel free to bring your own beverage!  Come bring your questions, your curiosity, and pull up a chair. 
  Carol and Pastor Tony Sheer 
11133 E. Segura Ave - Mesa, AZ 85212

Prayers –
We pray for those church members who are struggling with many health issues this week.

Lorayne Thompson is recuperating at home following brain surger. Please pray for her, Dave and the family at this time unknowing what the possibilities are for her.

Prayers for Barb Kearns who is recovering from hip surgery. We pray for a speedy recovery.

Prayers for Linda Vandenberg's brother and his wife who have Covid. God be with both of them to help them recover and strengthen their bodies.

 We pray for Pastor’s close friends – Chris Tjon and James Tjon who are both struggling with very aggressive cancers. We pray for comfort and hope for the treatments to work and allow their bodies to heal.

We pray for the health of Mary Greimann, Ron Thomas, Ardis Johnson, Diane Reinhardt, David Thompson, Ethel Robbins, Diane Sanford, Linda Vandenberg, Tom Snodgrass, Marie Renda, Frieda Pyles, Vicky Kuehl, Jerry Hansen and Kevin Hicks. 

Continue prayers for Kim Husebye who was in a major motorcycle accident.

Thank You all for continual prayers and for being a part of such as meaningful and special ministry for so many people.

May the God of good health and happiness restore all who are struggling this week with the many situations people in our lives are struggling. Thank you for your presence and give us the joys of everyday life!     AMEN.
September Worship Volunteers
 
SATURDAY 5:00 PM
 
Date    Reader                  Greeters                    
 
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
 
SUNDAY 9:30 AM
 
9/26 Amy Baker              Dave & Karen
 
Greeters please arrive at 9:10 am.








YOU ARE INVITED TO SPIRIT OF HOPE LUTHERAN’S BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
When:   Sunday, October 3th 11:30am
Where: Spirit of Hope breezeway
Why: Blessing of the Animals is being observed and celebrated in commemoration of St. Francis of Assisi who is the Patron Saint of animals and the environment, said to be a lover of all creatures.

Please bring your furry, feathered, or scaly pet to be blessed on this special Sunday. We honor the bond between person and pet and church is a place where the bond of creation is celebrated.
Dogs must be leased, cats in a carrier, birds in a cage and fish in water.
Receive a special certificate for your pet!  

Dementia Q & A Group

No matter what stage your loved one is in you have questions and concerns. Join us for a real conversation about cognitive decline, Dementia,
Alzheimer’s and Mild Cognitive Decline. Part support, part insight... All Real. 

Open to Families and Loved Ones
Tuesday’s, 10/5, 10/19
4:30 pm- 5:30 pm  
at
 The Summit at Sunland Springs 2415 S. Signal Butte Rd

please RSVP to Lori Marsh at Lori@thesummitaz.com
(480) 955-1633

Ask me about our Outpatient Memory Clinic 
Lori Marsh
Marketing Director
The Summit at Sunland Springs Assisted Living & Memory Care
Memory Clinic at The Summit
2415 S. Signal Butte Rd. Mesa, AZ 85209
Cell 480.955-1633  


SECOND and FOURTH TUESDAY of the month
(September 28)
We will be playing in the narthex from 1:00pm -3:00pm

Please contact Diane Thompson at
480-354-7897 to register!  
Peace Has a Hold on Me
 
My problems don't have a hold on me
They don't consume my mind.
My God has a hold on me
And I'm gonna be just fine.
I'm not gonna let these struggles win
Or take away my smile.
My God has a hold on me.
He's with me all the while.
These issues won't take hold of me
My God is all I need.
I have problems, but I still have peace
'Cause my God has a hold on me.
 
Author Lucinda Berry Hill