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From Pastor Kevin's Desk

Dear Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church community,

Grace and peace to you in the name of Jesus Christ!

My family and I are deeply grateful for the opportunity to lead and walk with you in faith and ministry. Please know that you are in my prayers. I come trusting in God’s promises and eager to see what God is already doing among you.

Our ministry together rests in the good news of God’s love for the world, revealed in the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In him we are given hope, forgiveness, and new life. My encouragement is this: cling to the Gospel. Let it shape our worship, our service, and our care for one another.

I invite you to share in the life of this congregation. Your prayers, your presence, your gifts, and your voices are signs of the Spirit’s work in our midst. I also welcome your communication—share your joys, your concerns, your hopes. Ministry is never solitary, but always Christ drawing us together.

I will be hosting short meetings before and after Saturday and Sunday worship beginning this weekend, August 30th. Signups are available in the narthex and will be available as long as need be. These are short 5-minute introductory meetings where I simply want to hear from you. I encourage you to sign up for this time to come and share. This is an important part of my getting to know you all and beginning to hear your stories.

Additionally, we have designated office hours for Spirit of Hope. These are times I will be in the office. Dianne Thompson and MaryBeth Bracken will also be in the office for a short time during the week. These hours reflect a time that someone will be at Spirit of Hope to assist. While these hours reflect times someone will usually be present, life and ministry do happen—if you find the office closed, please call or email.

Spirit of Hope office hours will be 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)

May the Spirit stir us to trust God’s presence, to love our neighbor, and to bear Christ’s peace in all we do.

Let us pray:

Draw your church together, O God, into one great company of disciples, together following our teacher Jesus Christ into every walk of life, together serving in Christ’s mission to the world, and together witnessing to your love wherever you will send us; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

In Christ’s hope,

Pastor Kevin Anderson

Office: (480) 396-8300

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

• Email: prKevin@spiritofhopelutheran.com

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?

“God’s Work, Our Hands—And Rakes!"

A Church Yard Work Day is planned for Saturday, October 11 at 6:30 am. If you have them, please bring saws, hedge trimmers, loppers and rakes with you. The church has plenty of long extension cords. Water and cookies will be provided. Many hands make light work! Bring your energy and join us!

Community Outreach Event: Trunk-or-Treat

Critical events that help us connect with the surrounding community of Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church happen a few times a year. One of these events is our Trunk-or-Treat. This event provides us an opportunity to connect with our neighbors and invite them to our campus.

Our Trunk-or-Treat will be Saturday, October 25^th from 9AM to 11AM. You are invited to help with games, decorate your vehicle and hand out candy, provide donations, offer hospitality, help with setup and clean up, etc. Signs up will be available in the narthex and more information will be made available as the details are brought together. Thank you in advance for your willingness to serve and offering a spirit of hospitality at Spirit of Hope!

Women’s Bible Study Resuming

Women’s Thursday Bible Study will be resuming on September 18^th, 2025 at 1PM at Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church. Please join us!

Looking to Sell a Vehicle?

We received a request from the community for someone looking to purchase a used vehicle. If you are looking to sell your vehicle, please reach out to the church office and we may connect with you a potential buyer.

 Looking for a Choir Director!

Our pianist, Donna, has asked if anyone might be able to help serve as our Choir Director as it is difficult to direct the choir and play the piano at the same time. If you have experience directing and are interested in serving, please reach out to the church office.

Calling all Crafters!

Come and join us at church every Friday morning 9:00AM-11:00AM. Bring a craft or just come to chat. There are no agendas or minutes. All are welcome!

SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS!

Sept. 1  Sharon DeMars

Sept. 6   Bonnie Osterman

Sept. 11 Scott Prada

Sept. 13  Amber Glass

Sept. 13  Debbie Kravec

Sept. 16  Deborah Sim

Sept. 16  Deborah Snyder

Sept. 17  Bobbi Edwardson

Sept. 17 Marilynn Williams

Sept. 26  Debbie Traynor

Sept. 26  Linda Vandenberg

Sept. 29  Michael Ortiz 

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 10:30AM beginning October 7 in the Large Classroom. We will begin our class by looking at a series called, “How Lutherans Interpret the Bible” and then we will spend time looking at the text 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

The Thursday Women’s Bible Study will resume on Thursday, September 18. This bible study is held on Thursdays 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

FOOD - FUN - FELLOWSHIP

Join us for "Breakfast with your friends" 

on Wednesday mornings at 8:30 am at the IHOP Restaurant at (Signal Butte & Southern) See you there!!

Phone: 480-396-8300

Email: admin@spiritofhopelutheran.com

Email: president@spiritofhopelutheran.com

Website: www.spiritofhopelutheran.com