September 29, 2021
Pastor's Weekly Musing
In-Person Services
5 pm Saturday
9:30 am Sunday
Masks are Recommended
Council President's Comment
Financial Report
BIBLE STUDIES
See Below
WELCOME

To Spirit of Hope Lutheran Church
2605 S Signal Butte Rd
Mesa, AZ 85209




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 ready to go. Please pick up a shoe box at church after worship or the church is open Tuesday and Thursday mornings. We have plenty of shoe boxes.

All of the filled 50 boxes this year will be for boys only. The filled boxes must be back to church by October 16th. The boxes will have the boys' ages on the top and the list of needed items will be in the inside. Chose a box or two and the ages you would like. 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.

National Youth Gathering Fundraiser

Each Sunday there will be a table set up in the entrance where the youth are selling collectibles from Avon, Precious Moments, and Hallmark. The funds collected from this drive will go toward the cost of each youth to attend the National Youth Gathering in July of 2022. Come and support the YOUTH of your church!   Thank You! 
Thursday Afternoon Women's
Bible Study

Masks are Recommended
  The Women’s Bible Study is tomorrow, September 30th 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, October 6th 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 6:30pm. Feel 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.

Prayers to Clarice Stumo on the death of her husband Dave who was our choir director for two years. God, please give Clarice and the family your comfort and peace.

We also ask for prayers of comfort for Pastor and Carol on the passing of his uncle. He will be in South Dakota this weekend presiding at the funeral.

Lorayne Thompson and husband Dave have returned to Minnesota for further recuperation and treatment. Please continue prayers for them.

 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:  Marie Eisele, Al and Marti Voss, Mary Greimann, Ron Thomas, Ardis Johnson, Diane Reinhardt, Ethel Robbins, Linda Vandenberg, Tom Snodgrass, Marie Renda, Frieda Pyles, Vicky Kuehl, Jerry Hansen and Kevin Hicks and Kim Husebye.

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.
October Worship Volunteers
 
SATURDAY 5:00 PM
 
Date    Reader                  Greeters                         
 
10/2   Jennise Arcuri
 
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
 
SUNDAY 9:30 AM
 
10/3   Peg Goetz           Theresa Foster
 
Greeters please be at church at 9:10 am.



Postponed to October 17th




YOU ARE INVITED TO SPIRIT OF HOPE LUTHERAN’S BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
When:   Sunday, October 17th 11:30am (Note the date change)
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

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  

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SECOND and FOURTH TUESDAY of the month
(October 12th & 26th)

We will be playing in the narthex from 1:00pm -3:00pm

Please contact Diane Thompson at
480-354-7897 to register!  
I Love Your Maker I love the Maker Of drive through ice cream, Bacon flavored treats, And peanut butter too. I love the maker of hickory smoked beef bones And I love the Maker of you. I love the Maker of Slippers and pillows, Frisbees and squeak toys, And tennis balls too. I love the maker of fallen tree branches And I love the Maker of you. I love the Maker of Friends and of families, Smiles and laughter, And cozy hugs too. I love the maker of good times and memories. And I love the Maker of you.
Lucinda Berry Hill Author of Coffee with Jesus and A Second Cup with Jesus.©
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