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: March 2026

From Pastor Kevin's Desk

Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church community,

God is with you! We are wrapping our journey through the season of Lent. This is

a time of reflection, repentance, and prayer. The 40 days of Lent connects us to the biblical significance of 40 – Moses on Mount Sinai for 40 days, Israel in the wilderness for 40 years, Jesus’ fasting and temptation in the wilderness for 40 days. This time leads us directly into Holy Week, where we hear the story of Jesus’ passion and, ultimately, his resurrection. This week is the pinnacle of our life of faith together. Please join us for Holy Week services, details for the services are below.

I will be at a required First Call Accompaniment at the Franciscan Renewal

Center on April 14-16 with all pastors and deacons who are serving in their first three years of ministry from Region 2 of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Region 2 includes congregations from New Mexico, Arizona, California, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, most of Wyoming, parts of Texas, and all of Hawaii.

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

Spring Cleaning at SOH – Preparation for Holy Week

Join us this Saturday at 9AM for some sprucing up inside our campus as

we get ready for the traffic of Holy Week.

Tuesday Morning Bible Study Updates

Tuesday Morning Bible Study with Pastor Kevin will not meet on 3/31, 4/7, 4/14. Bible Study will resume on 4/21.

Why not try one of the other two bible studies during this time???

Easter Lilies

The Easter lilies sign up is in the narthex. There is no cost for flowers this

year, but you are welcome to give a donation if you’d like. Flowers are

typically given in honor or in memory of someone.

Wednesday Lenten Services

Our last Wednesday evening Lent services meets this week at 5:30PM.

Join us as we complete our journey through the Lord’s Prayer. There will be soup supper after service.

Woodworking with Spirit of Hope

The woodworking crew will have a brief meeting on Sunday, April 12 at 10:45AM. Those with any interest at all are encouraged to attend.

Tea Party at Spirit of Hope

Our Tea Party is scheduled for Saturday, April 25 at 12:30PM. You are encouraged you bring a friend! If you are interested in attending, please sign up in the narthex so the committee can begin planning according. Tickets are $10 per person and will be on sale in April.

Service Opportunity with LDS Neighbors this Weekend

Our LDS neighbors are coordinating a Harvest Pack Event at Desert Ridge High School on March 28th. You can reserve spots to participate using the link below.

Church of Jesus Christ - Mesa, AZ 2026

Thrivent Choice Dollars – Designations for 2025 are Due March 31

If you are a Thrivent member you may be earning Choice Dollars that can be donated to Spirit of Hope. The designations for the 2025 choice dollars are due by March 31^st. Check out Thrivent Choice | Thrivent for more information.

Serving in March

Saturday PM Readers

March 7 Daryl Wilton

March 14 Craig Thomas

March 21 Melody Oliver

March 28 Pete DeMars

Saturday PM Sound Board

March Steve Ostermann

Saturday PM Communion Assistant

March 7 Wendy Sontag

March 14 Wendy Sontag

March 21 Sandy Odmark

March 28 Sandy Odmark

Saturday PM Setup & Takedown

March Melody Oliver

Sunday AM Readers

March 1   Steve Crofton      

March 8   Martee Sauer

March 15  Margaret Anderson   

March 22 Debra Kravec        

March 29  Karen Gowan

Sunday AM Greeters

March 1 Bob and Marilyn Johnson

March 8  Allen and Diane Thompson

March 15 Colleen and Greg Crow

March 22   Hans and Diane Reinhardt

March 29  Dave and Paula Slone

Sunday AM Sound Board

March 1     Eric Shelbourn

March 8   Steve Crofton

March 15   Steve Crofton

March 22   Eric Shelbourn

March 29 Eric Shelbourn

Sunday AM Communion Assistant

March 1      Debbie S & Martee S

March 8   Debbie K & Connie

March 15    Colleen P & Diane L

March 22    Colleen C & Eric T   

March 29 Debbie K & Debbie S

Sunday AM Setup & Takedown

March Karen G & Linda W

March BIRTHDAYS!

1 - Debbie Hall

8 - Diana Ajluni

8 - John Rung

14 - Michael Snyder

16 - Theresa Foster

17 - Ruby Klick

18 - Reagan Ward

19 - Gerie Davis

22 - Peter DeMars

24 - Elain Brynsaas

24 - Connie Lovell

26 - Nick Gehling

29 - Wendy Sontag

31 - Duane Gilson

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

On break until 4/21!!

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”

Currently doing a study on the Prophets, beginning with Isaiah.

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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