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: July Calendar

From Pastor Kevin's Desk

Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church community,

Scammer alert! We have seen a few requests from scammers pretending to be “Pastor Kevin.” Please know, I will never ask for the church directory or for money, especially via email. If you receive any requests like this, please use caution, do not respond, and you can verify the request by contacting the church office.

We live in a time where we must be diligent and aware of the requests that are being made to us. Mesa has offered some resources and guidance that might help us in our endeavor to be wise, you can view them by clicking here. The Grand Canyon Synod has also directed congregations to resources that you can view here.

I will be on vacation and out of the office July 9-13. I will be back in the office on July 14.

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

Mortgage Reduction Campaign: Debt Reduction Leads to Mission Expansion

The Mortgage Reduction Campaign continues at Spirit of Hope. The Stewardship Committee has set forth a goal of reducing the principal balance by $100,000 in 2026 through designated giving. The campaign has reached approximately 40% of its goal. Thank you for your generosity and your consideration to participate in this campaign.

As of the end of May 2026, the remaining balance of our mortgage was $591,076. Spirit of Hope’s mortgage is held with Thrivent Financial and is rewritten every 10 years through an Adjustable-Rate Loan. Our loan will be rewritten at the end of the 2026 with a new rate. Additional dollars paid to the principal before the re-write can help reduce our monthly payment and make a dollar-for-dollar savings impact on future interest that will be owed. The way our loan is structured, this is a once-in-a-10-year opportunity. 

Ultimately, reducing, and the eventual payoff of, our mortgage will free dollars to be used for the mission and ministry present at Spirit of Hope and beyond. In summary: Debt reduction leads to mission expansion.

The Stewardship Committee and the council want the congregation to know this is an ask above and beyond the regular giving that sustains the everyday life and ministry of Spirit of Hope. We all want to say, “Thank you!” for your regular giving, and we encourage you to consider participating in this campaign. Should you choose to participate, you can give online by giving directly to the Mortgage Reduction fund, indicate “Mortgage reduction” on envelopes for checks and cash, and by directing distributions from your retirement accounts to Spirit of Hope.

A link is provided at the top of the newsletter showing monthly progress.

Please reach out if you have any questions.

Community Music Event at The Summit

On July 1st from 6:30PM to 7:30PM there will be a presentation at the Summit Assisted Living/Memory Care facility for the residents who live there. It will be a community musical event and we are looking for individuals who would like to participate. Individuals will sing a song or play an instrument for the event. The theme is Independence Day.

Congregation member, Dennis Pyper is coordinating. Please contact him at (562) 201-0581 if you are able to help.

The Growing In Faith/Diakonia Program is a Mission and Ministry Partner of the Grand Canyon Synod.

Registrants must attend all 3 sessions, as each one builds upon the last.

If you have any questions, please contact Tina Gilson @tinag963@gmail.com

An Invitation to Discern Your Call to Serve

Do you sense God may be calling you to serve in new or deeper ways—but aren’t sure what that looks like?

The Grand Canyon Synod Growing in Faith / Diakonia Program invites you to explore that call through a two‑year journey of faith formation, learning, and service, designed especially for people with full lives—work, family, and church commitments included.

Diakonia is not about adding “one more thing” to your schedule.

It is about growing intentionally in faith, discerning your gifts, and learning how God may be inviting you to use them in the church and the world.

This program is for:

• Lay people seeking deeper spiritual formation
• Those discerning ministry or leadership roles
• Anyone longing to connect faith with daily life and service

If you are curious, you are invited to learn more through a Zoom information session or explore upcoming retreats as a first step.

Online Information Sessions led by Tina Gilson will be held:

Tuesday July 7 @ 5 PM

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87150113546

Sunday July 12 @ 3 PM

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84383547553

Feel free to attend any one of these one hour meetings.

Questions? Email Tina Gilson tinag963@gmail.com

Take the next faithful step—and see where God may be leading you.

Prayer List Updates - Please Help!

We would like your help in keeping our prayer list up to date. Please take a close look at the prayer list that will be sent out this Friday and let us know if you have updates on any of the individuals on the list, or if names need to be added or removed. We appreciate your help!

Saturday Evening Worship – Interested in Serving?

If you would like to help with serving communion, ushering or reading on Saturday Night please sign-up! We are always looking for help. There will be a sign-up sheet in the narthex.

A/V Help for Worship

We are looking for folks who can help serve in worship by providing support in our sound booth for both Saturday and Sunday worship. We will provide training and guidance. If you have any questions or interest at all, please let us know. 

Serving in July

Saturday PM Readers

July 4 - Pete D

July 11 - Melody O

July 18 - Daryl W

July 25 - Craig T

Saturday PM Sound Board

July 4 - Kim F

July 11 - Kim F

July 18 - Steve O

July 25 - SteveO

Saturday PM Communion Assistant

July 4 - Sandy O

July 11 - Wendy S

July 18 - Kim F

July 25 - Sandy O

Saturday PM Setup & Takedown

July - Melody O

Sunday AM Readers

July 5 - Martee S

July 12 - Linda W

July 19 - Margaret A

July 26 - Greg C

Sunday AM Greeters

July 5 - Crystal and Art Z

July 12 - Allen and Diane T

July 19 - Jackie and Eric S

July 26 - Carlotta and Jeff K

Sunday AM Sound Board

July 5 - Eric T

July 12 - Eic S

July 19 - Eric S

July 26 - Erick S

Sunday AM Communion Assistant

July 5 - Martee S and Connie L

July 12 - Dave and Debbie H

July 19 - Debbie R and Debbie K

July 26 - Becky B and Phil T

Sunday AM Setup & Takedown

July - Marcy and Margaret

JULY BIRTHDAYS!

1 - Patty Boysen

2 - Dave Chapman

2 - Sandi Richards

5 - Helen Borucki

6 - MaryBeth Bracken

7 - Bill Spaulding

9 - Martee Sauers

10 - Tina Gilson

11 - Michael Ohm

14 - Holly Draper

15 - David Torgersen

17 - Peg Goetz

18 - Nicole Jessen

22 - Craig Thomas

22 - Rich Biesterfeld

27 - Sandy Clark

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 meets 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”

Thursday Morning Bible Study on Summer Hiatus until September

Our Thursday morning bible study will take off for the summer. The last meeting for this group will be on 4/30/26. The study will resume on 9/3/26 and they will be taking a closer look at the book of Jeremiah.

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 newsletter on the Church Website www.spiritofhopelutheran.com on the Home Page. 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 on the Home Page

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?

Phone: 480-396-8300

Email: admin@spiritofhopelutheran.com

Website: www.spiritofhopelutheran.com