2605 S Signal Butte Rd

Mesa, AZ 85209

480-396-8300

What's Going on at Spirit of Hope?

View/Download/print a copy of the calendar here: January 2026

From Pastor Kevin's Desk

Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church community,

Happy New Year! As we enter this new year, I pray that we would be reminded daily of God’s abundance and love—love is given freely in Christ.

We step into this new year with much unfolding in the life of this congregation. Ministries of outreach, fellowship, evangelism continue to take shape, and we look forward to how God will keep meeting us in worship, in service, and in our life together. In all of this, we trust that God is already at work—calling, sustaining, and renewing us through Word and Sacrament.

A new year often invites reflection and resolution, but our hope does not rest in what we promise to do differently. Our hope rests in what God has already promised and continues to do: bringing forgiveness, life, and salvation through Jesus Christ. As we begin this year together, may we be rooted in that promise, attentive to the ways God’s grace meets us each day, and open to the ways God is calling us to love our neighbor.

We encourage you to ensure your contact information is up-to-date with Spirit of Hope.

Additionally, the Spirit of Hope office hours are as follows:

• Closed Sunday (Worship at 9:30AM with fellowship after service)
• Closed Monday
• Tuesday: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
• Wednesday: 12:00PM – 5:00PM
• Thursday: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
• Friday: 9:00AM – 5:00PM
• Saturday: 1:00PM – 4:00PM (Fellowship at 4:30PM and worship at 5:00PM)

Grace and peace,

Pastor Kevin Anderson

Office: (480) 396-8300

Emergency After Hours (call or text): (480) 359-7048

Email: prKevin@spiritofhopelutheran.com

Poinsettias - Thank you!

Thank you to all who supported the decorating of our sanctuary for worship through our Poinsettias ministry.

Name: In Memory or Honor of:

Sandy Crabtree Gary & Karin Marby

Terry Crabtree Stanley & Joan Crabtree

Greg & Colleen Crow Christopher Crow

Bob & Jo Frazier Our Parents

Sharon Gates Moine Gates

Don Haugen Donna Haugen

Robin Hiller Jeff Hiller & Bob Buist

Bob & Marilyn Johnson Parents - Truman & Eva Johnson

Bob & Marilyn Johnson Parents - Milt & Audry Danielson

Alex Joncas Lilian & Chris Joncas

Debra Krikorian Donald & Alice Lundquitst

Dean & Shellie Lackey Grandkids: James, Olivia & Braden

Carl McCoy McCoy & Barnett Parents

Connie McMillen Parents - Dean & Lore Voos

Mark & Rhonda Miller Rob Miller

Colleen Pawlowski My Son, Mark

Barb Peterson Moine Gates

Dennis Pyper

Butch & Lynel Schleicher Kermit & Gertrude Schleicher,

Lester & Opal Speicher

Allen & Diane Thompson Our Parents

Max & Alice Tiede Michael Gromatka

Vicki Wangberg LaVonne Anderson

Linda Wilcox Larry & Larry Jr Wilcox,

Vicki & Bob Woods

Daryl & Cathy Wilkens Our Family & Friends

Seniors Rock

Seniors Rock will resume on January 8^th.

Seniors Rock! We're not just a group, we're a movement! Dedicated individuals come together every Thursday to make a difference in our community. Founded in 2012, we've been spreading joy and kindness one project at a time. 

From collecting books for our troops 🇺🇸 to packing lunches for those in need, we're always looking for ways to give back. But our favorite project... Supporting the Justa Center! They help homeless seniors and vets find stable housing and we provide the essentials to make their new place feel like home. 

Join us for coffee, conversation, and making a difference! We're all about friendship, sharing, and giving back. Open to all, every Thursday at 9 AM. Come be part of something amazing! 

"Seniors Rock is Friendship, Warmth, Wisdom, Sharing, Talking, Giving, Part of Yourself, Togetherness"

Thank You!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated to the Justa Center! I'm beyond grateful, and I'm sure the team at Justa Center is too! Your generosity never disappoints, and it's truly remarkable to see the difference you've made in the lives of so many people over the years. We've been doing this for over a decade, and I'm committed to keeping it going as long as we can help those in need. Just imagine the smiles on people's faces when they received your donations! They were picked up on Jan 5th, and below are a few pics for you to check out. Thanks again from the bottom of my heart!

Wendy and Senior's Rock 

New Members Class

If you have ever considered, or are interested in, joining Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church, then I would encourage you to sign up for our New Members Class. The class is offered twice—on January 18 or January 25—and you only need to attend one session. Classes will meet after worship at 10:45AM. Please sign up on the sheets present in the Narthex or reach out to Pastor Kevin via email prKevin@spiritofhopelutheran.com or call the church office at 480-396-8300 to sign up for a class or if you have questions. 

Potluck – Saturday Night

       We will be having a potluck at Spirit of Hope on January, 24^th at 5:45PM. You are welcome to join us! If you would like to attend, please sign up using the sheet in the narthex so we can have an idea of how many to expect. If you would like to bring food, please use the sign-up sheets also located in the narthex. 

Lutherans from across Arizona will gather at the Arizona State Capitol on Monday, February 23, 2026, from 9:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. for Lutheran Day at the Legislature, a day of faithful advocacy hosted by Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona (LAMA). Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. at Wesley Bolin Plaza, where participants will begin the day with a light breakfast and coffee before stepping into a full morning of learning, witness, and public engagement.

This annual gathering equips and encourages Lutherans to live out our baptismal promise “to strive for justice and peace in all the earth.” Throughout the morning, participants will meet their legislators, connect with congregational LAMA liaisons, hear from policy council members, and join other Lutherans committed to justice shaped by our Lutheran faith.

Following breakfast at the plaza, attendees will share a bag lunch in the Senate Majority Room, meet representatives, hear speakers, and pray together for justice and for all who serve in government.

Location & Parking:

Wesley Bolin Plaza (1700 W Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85007) is located on the west side of 17th Avenue in downtown Phoenix. The Capitol Parking Lot is at 1798 W. Jefferson St., with additional parking from W. Adams Street and W. Jefferson Street. The site is also accessible by bus.

Registration:

Planning is underway, and updates will be shared as available.

Register Here



Join fellow Lutherans in raising a collective voice in the public square—grounded in faith, committed to our neighbors, and united in hope.

Serving in January

5:00 PM Readers

9:30 Readers

9:30 Greeters

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS!

3 Marti Voss

4 Barb Kearns

5 Otto Klick

9 Sylvia Humleker

9 Drew Myer

12 Sharon Gates

18 Reverend Floyd Anderson

27 Kim Gordon

Immerse Yourself in The Word!

Spirit of Hope currently offers 3 bible studies weekly. See below for your options and join us anytime!



Bible Study with Pastor Kevin

Pastor's bible study will be offered on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 AM in the Large Classroom. We take a closer look at the Old Testament reading and the Gospel reading for the upcoming Sunday.

All are welcome!

Bible Study – “Too Big For Starbuck’s”

Start your day off with us! Men and women are invited to join us on

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

Led by: Bobbi Edwardson 

Women's Thursday Afternoon Bible Study

This bible study is held on Thursday afternoons at 1:00 PM in the church classroom.

New members are always welcome as together we grow in God’s GRACE and LOVE. 

Led by: Dar Stucke

Did You Know???

The Grand Canyon Synod (which Spirit of Hope is part of) is a very active community of 89 churches in Arizona, Nevada and Utah. There is always much going on. The Synod has a website that posts all the news of the synod. The link to the website is here: Grand Canyon Synod of the ELCA and if you click on "News" in the toolbar, you will find a link called "Get Our Newsletter". The Bishop's office puts out a weekly newsletter chock full of GCS happenings! And you can have it sent right to your email!

When you get a chance, take a look and see all the good things happening in Our Church!

Spirit of Hope communicates electronically in many ways!

First - this newsletter is created weekly! You can receive it electronically via email or view the current and past newsletters on the Church Website www.spiritofhopelutheran.com under the "Newsletter" link. You can register to receive the newsletter on the main church website page - www.spiritofhopelutheran.com. Click on the "Click Here to Subscribe to Our Weekly E-Newsletter" button.

Second - Our website has so much useful information and is a great source of all things Spirit of Hope. You can see what's going on, view the 9:30 church service live, or view past services, or find a list of helpful resources.

Third - Spirit of Hope has TWO Facebook pages! One is public and you can find it by searching in Facebook for Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church. Don't forget to click on "Follow". The other Facebook page is PRIVATE, meaning you need to request access or be invited. Search for Spirit of Hope and/or contact Tina Gilson with questions (tinag963@gmail.com).

Fourth- the church website has an app for your phone! In the Apple App Store or Play the Android Play Store and search for the "Our Church" app. Once downloaded you will be prompted to search for your church. You will have the church website in a phone-friendly format at your fingertips! Pretty cool, huh?

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