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Hope Children’s Center Only 25 children per week
ages 3-6 (potty trained)
July 9-13
Monster Bash!
July 16-20
Commotion in the Ocean! details pg 5
From our Pastor 2
Council News 3
Women & Justice Study 5
Youth News 11
Amazon Smile 14
Anne Lamott 10
Hope Happenings
HOPE LUTHERAN CHURCH Anchored in Christ…to Build and Grow Faith
July 2018
Volume 41 ● No. 07
I n s ide t h i s i s s ue :
Register for Summer Camp!
Vacation Bible School – July 23 –27
Theme: Shipwrecked
Day Camp - August 6 - 10
Theme: All Aboard details pg 7
Faith & Family Night
at Lake Elsinore Storm
6/7 pm Friday, July 27
Last day to order tickets online is July 16 www.hopetemecula.org/featured-events
Game tickets $8 Parking pass $4 *Picnic tickets $6 each
(*use at pre-game picnic or at the concession stand during the game)
Pre game band/picnic 6 - 7 pm - Fireworks follow the game
Part-time Music Director
for 10:15 am Worship Interviews
happening soon
details page 4
Important Dates for VBS Volunteers
VBS Training – pick one 10 am - Noon Saturday, July 14
10 am - Noon Wednesday, July 18
VBS Decorating 9 am - 1 pm Saturday, July 21
11:30 am till finished! Sunday, July 22 details pg 6
6th grade thru college 3 - 5 pm
Tuesday
July 10
at Jones’
RSVP by July 9 home
details pg 11
9 am - N
oon
Volunteer Musicians
Needed at 10:15
Guitarists
Drummers
Keyboard
Vocalists
Help lead Hope’s 10:15 worship
details page 4
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Hope Happenings
“Friends,
are you
ready?
Are you
ready to
LIVE for
this?”
- Savannah
Sullivan
“I know that by sharing my
story, I can change hearts
and minds. I can change the
world!”- Rebekah Bruesehoff “The biggest
enemy to hope
is fear.”
- Deborah DEEP
Mouton
Phenomenal speakers as young as 11 ! !
And so many FUN learning opportunities.
SO proud of our ELCA and our
amazing Hope youth! God's HOPE
changes
everything!
Naming the fear,
anxiety and grief
that weighs us
down, but will
NOT be the last
word, God
breaks our hearts
open to speak
and embody
HOPE to a world
God loves.
Pastor’s Message God's Call, Love, Grace and Hope . . . THIS changes EVERYTHING !!!
The ELCA Youth Gathering was an incredible experience. Picture this: 31,000+ Lutherans from around the country
together for almost 5 days, all focused on worship, faith, service and community. Think of the thousands of hours --
years, actually -- that went into planning and making this happen!! Gathering staff and volunteers worked
tirelessly to make this the best experience for all the attendees. I am SO THANKFUL for our kids that grew so much
and opened their hearts and minds to this beautiful experience that changes everything, and for Hope Lutheran
Church and its members, friends and youth parents that made it financially possible for us to have this experience!
Enjoy these quotes and pictures from Hope's trip to Houston for the ELCA National Youth Gathering. It was an
AMAZING experience!
In God's Gracious Grip,
Pastor SandyPastor SandyPastor SandyPastor Sandy
“There’s a million reasons I shouldn’t be a
pastor, but being a girl isn’t one of them.”
- Nadia Bolz-Weber
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and
this is not your doing; it is the gift of God. Ephesians 2:8
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Dear Friends in Christ,
On vacation, we had the
opportunity to visit many
churches in Germany and
Croatia, packing the “flat
Jesus!” In each village, the
church is at the center and
represents the history, culture
and architecture of that region
from gothic features in the
North to Roman and baroque
churches found more often in the South. We visited
the “Sacred jewel of the Riviera in Porec (Croatia)”, a
UNESCO World Heritage site, the Euphrasian Basilica or
the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption of Mary, built
in the 4th Century and one of Europe’s most amazing
intact examples of Byzantine art. The wall mosaics are
brilliant masterpieces depicting Christ and the
Apostles and other biblical scenes; there are mosaics
of angels, Istrian martyrs and ancient stone sculptures
that have survived more than 1600 years. The Bible in
one mosaic is opened to the text “Ego sum Lux
vera” (I am the true light). You try to imagine the life
and faith of the early Christians, their dedication to
Christ and commitment to bring others to Christianity.
How incredibly courageous and passionate they
were, praising God and defending their faith, bringing
the “I am the true Light” message to people in the
street. As I sat there quietly, deeply drawn to these
mosaics and the passion reflected in the figures,
people from so many countries quietly prayed, read
and allowed themselves the time to absorb the
impact of these ancient sacred symbols and pictures
of one of the earliest churches. That passion for Christ,
the passion to bring the Word to others is something
that we want to continue to share in 2018 in Temecula
at HOPE. Pastor Linda Vogelgesang reminded us last
Sunday not to keep this beautiful new building and
our location a secret – instead, pass on the news we
are here and invite others to come to Hope. She
shared the statistic that Lutherans invite others to
come to their Lutheran church once every 28 years!
Let’s change those statistics and INVITE our neighbors,
Council News friends, newcomers to our area, and strangers to Hope.
Council news: All promissory notes based on the
contingency funds held by the bank and city were
repaid in full to the members who so generously loaned
us these funds to be used for the building process. We
thank you for your grace, generosity and trust. Council
made the decision this summer to refurbish the sections
of concrete outside our Hope Children’s Center doors
that needed work. To refinish the sidewalks and add
more turf/chips to the play yard is a top priority to keep
the children safe and our play yard inviting.
The “Summer Fun” sessions at the preschool are a
wonderful new program adding a lot of fun. Hope’s
Vacation Bible School has a big sign-up table in front of
the church on Sundays. Help us spread the word for
Hope’s “Shipwrecked” adventure July 23 to July 27.
VBS is followed by the Hope and LRCC Day Camp
August 6 to 10 with the theme “ALL ABOARD!”
What a great theme for all of us: ALL ABOARD to come
to church, ALL ABOARD to help out with summer fun
and activities, and ALL ABOARD as we keep our
commitments for giving and serving and growing in
faith!
We pray that all travelers will be safe and return
refreshed and excited to be back at HOPE. Thank you
to Pastor Sandy and Shirley for traveling with our youth
to Houston. That youth gathering will be a memory for
life for our young people. All who have gone away will
experience the same: It feels great to come home and
to see our church. Thank you to all who have worked
so hard to keep the landscape going; the trees and
plants are blooming and growing and in just this short
time the landscape is filling in. Thank you for helping
out and filling in for others who are vacationing.
Happy 4th of July!
Thank you for your joyful spirit, prayers for our members,
our country and the world.
Your Church Council/Renate Jefferson
Financial update, year to date 2018:
May revenue $36,302 YTD revenue $172,528
May expense $34,788 YTD expense $180,745
Net total May $ 1,514 Net total YTD $ -8,217
Hope’s Church Council
Renate Jefferson President [email protected] 951-699-4895
Diane Anderson Vice President [email protected] 951-676-7682
Sherry Ito Secretary [email protected] 951-303-9879
Cheryle Fritsch Treasurer [email protected] 951-600-0488 Marta Bills Member - at - Large [email protected] 951-699-9939
Chuck Coe Member - at - Large [email protected] 951-676-7408
Craig Cotten Member - at - Large [email protected] 760-716-1411
Chris Lindberg Member - at - Large [email protected] 951-461-6707
Jim Seguin Member - at - Large [email protected] 951-694-9409
Pr. Sandy Bentz [email protected] 951-676-6262 ext 205
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Part-time Music Director for 10:15 am Worship
The Music Minister will plan and lead blended and contemporary
Lutheran worship that involves band, vocalists and other
musicians at Hope’s 10:15 am Sunday morning worship and other
special services and congregational events.
Resumes may be sent to [email protected]
A detailed job description is on Hope's web site:
http://hopetemecula.org/openings/ and in the church office.
Adult Bible Study 4:30 pm Sundays August 5, 12 and 19
For teens, parents, and adults. A spiritual experience that will challenge you to identify:
• where you feel closest to God, and
• how you feel most comfortable to pursue a deeper relationship with God
We will have three Sunday evening meetings -- large and small groups -- using Gary
Thomas’ book, Sacred Pathways: Discover Your Soul’s Path to God. We will learn about 9
sacred pathways that Thomas has discovered and validated in his research. Each of us has
one or more preferred pathways. The study has a surprise ending as we convert our
Worship Center into a Christian Labyrinth. Wondering what that is … so was I. Here is a
description.
A labyrinth is an ancient symbol that relates to wholeness. It combines the imagery of
the circle and the spiral into a meandering but purposeful path. The Labyrinth
represents a journey to our own center and back again out into the world.
Labyrinths have long been used as meditation and prayer tools.
Please put Sunday evenings in August on your calendar to join your sisters and brothers on this faith journey.
Meetings will begin at 4:30 pm in the Worship Center. Transformers are encouraged to take part in this study.
Save these dates: Sunday, August 5 Sunday, August 12 Sunday, August 19 and
Monday, August 20 to Noon, Saturday, August 25 will offer times to individually experience the Labyrinth
Small and Large group Bible Study will resume in September.
Note: The book, Sacred Pathways, can be purchased individually through Amazon. An opportunity to order it
through the church will be provided. However, a book is not required or needed to attend the classes.
Questions? Contact Pamela Nevills, Bible Study Ministry, [email protected], 951-314-9220
Volunteer Musicians Needed! Guitarists. Drummers. Keyboard. Vocalists.
Do you sing, play or know others who might consider
helping lead Hope’s 10:15 worship?
Call or email Stephanie Dobson 951-264-4695 or
[email protected] to learn more.
PB & J and Breakfast Food Collection Sunday, July 15
Please join Hope’s Hunger Ministry and Thrivent for our second of three summer food
collection opportunities. Especially needed non-perishable items include:
Peanut butter Pop tarts Breakfast bars Juice boxes
Canned fruit Jelly Cereal Instant oatmeal
Thank you for making sure our local food pantries can help hungry families this summer!
Hope’s Hunger Ministry Team
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Summer Fun! at Hope Children’s Center Preschool
Hope Children's Center is offering 2 more weeks of Summer Fun!! for children ages 3
(and potty trained) through 6. Below is a brief description of what we have in store
for the children!
July 9-13: MONSTER BASH!
(No need to fear, God is near!)
There will be dancing, singing and all kinds of messy art,
sure enough to scare any monster away!
July 16-20: COMMOTION IN THE OCEAN! There will be all things water and all things sea life!
For registration or more information, contact Director Jane Osuna at 951-694-3607 or
Women and Justice Social Statement Study
Study the ELCA Draft Social Statement on Women & Justice
The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Social statements are
teaching and policy documents that assist members in forming judgments
and in guiding action on social issues. They also set policy for this church,
guide advocacy efforts and support public voice. Social Statements are
developed through an extensive process of deliberation involving the
WHOLE church and must be adopted by a two-thirds vote of an ELCA
church-wide assembly.
The ELCA is preparing a social statement on women and justice to be
considered by the 2019 ELCA Church wide Assembly, as mandated by the
2009 assembly. This “Draft of a Social Statement on Women and Justice” is
an invitation to EVERYONE in the ELCA to join the conversation and
discernment about this concern as people of faith.
What is a draft social statement?
This is a document prepared by the Task Force on Women and Justice: One in Christ. It is the task force’s
draft of this social statement. As such, it is an invitation to discern what this church should teach about
contemporary issues related to sexism and patriarchy in our society.
This draft represents the best thinking of the task force to date. Although not all task force members agree
with every aspect of the draft, it comes to us with unanimous support for sharing with our church for
discussion. Responses from those who have already used the study have been quite positive.
Your response to this draft, along with that of many others across this church, is vital to the process of a
proposed social statement that will be considered by the 2019 Churchwide Assembly. Talking together is
important for our life together as a part of the body of Christ. Your feedback will join the body of responses
that the task force will use to revise this final draft and create a proposed statement by January 2019.
How to participate in the process:
Download OR Pick up a copy of the draft statement
Copies of the draft are in Hope’s Fellowship Hall or download it at: www.ELCA.org/womenandjustice
Study, Discuss AND Comment -- Individually OR As Part of a Study Group • Sign up in Hope’s Fellowship Hall to be part of a group study led by Pr. Sandy and/or Deacon Shirley
• Whether you study the draft as individuals or part of a study group, use the response form at the end of
the statement to share your thoughts on the draft.
Study responses MUST be submitted by September 30, 2018
Here is the link to complete the study questionnaire: bit.ly/womenandjusticedraft
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Hope Children’s Center Preschool a ministry of Hope Lutheran Church
Do you or someone you know have knowledge of finding and/or writing grants?
Our playground needs some attention and some more play equipment!
If you can be of any assistance, please call the preschool office. Thank you!
Classes are offered Monday thru Friday (August - June) for children ages 3 to 5
This Summer we will be offering three Summer Fun sessions!
** See information on page 5 about our last 2 sessions **
To tour the preschool or for more information, contact Director Jane Osuna at
951-694-3607 or [email protected]
See more information including tuition at www.hopetemecula.org (click “Preschool” on the menu bar)
Sunday morning Faith Explorer Leaders/Assistants Needed (8th grade through ADULTS)
Make a difference in the faith life of children!
Faith Explorers meets every Sunday during 10:15 am worship
Serve one Sunday a month or more
Contact Shirley Lee for more information
Help spread the news of VBS and Day Camp! • Are you on Facebook or other Social Media?
• Check out Hope’s Facebook page and SHARE the VBS and Day Camp Events!
• Pick up a flyer, brochure or card at the VBS table and share with friends and neighbors.
• Are your kids grown? Share anyway - your friends may have grandchildren and interested neighbors!
There is a place for everyone from 6th grade to 99 at VBS, July 23-27!
Work directly with kids OR behind the scenes! There are many different roles for all
different talents and time commitments. Check out the table outside the church
entryway on Sundays or call Katie Bradley 951-265-5211 to learn about the various
needs and ways you can help. Donations of materials and snacks also needed.
VBS Training
ALL working WITH kids MUST attend ONE of two trainings:
10 am - Noon Saturday, July 14 OR 10 am - Noon Wednesday, July 18
VBS Decorating
Thanks to Calvary Lutheran, Solana Beach for sharing their VBS decorations! We will put up decorations 9 am - 1 pm Saturday, July 21 AND
Sunday, July 22 following worship Come for an hour, come for a day!
Host home and Dinner Invitations for LRCC Counselors
needed August 4-10
Meet some amazing young people!
Four college-age counselors from Lutheran Retreats, Camps and Conferences (LRCC)
will be in Temecula August 4-10 to lead Hope’s Day Camp.
-- A host home is needed to house them for the week.
-- other homes/hosts are needed to provide dinner Sunday-Wednesday, August 5, 6, 7 and 8
If you can provide housing for the week or dinner one evening,
sign up on the Yellow Sheet or call Hope’s Church office. Shirley will be in touch with you after July 11.
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For details on any event, questions or ways to get involved, please contact
Shirley J Lee, Deacon, Children, Youth & Congregational Life, 951-676-6262 ext. 203 or [email protected]
Faith Explorers For children age 3 - 5th grade
Kids are invited to join Faith Explorers
each Sunday during 10:15 am worship
for a time of learning and fun faith-
building activities.
Kids begin in worship with their
families, then are dismissed to Faith
Explorers where they:
♦ Explore the seasons of the
church year
♦ Dive into Bible stories
♦ Respond to the scripture lesson
with creative activities
The theme, All Aboard, is based on Mark 12:30: “Love the Lord
your God with all your heart and all your soul and with all your
mind and with all your strength.”
Full-day camp for children entering K-6 in Fall 2018
$120 for first full-day camper in family
Half-day camp for 4 & 5 year olds
$45 for all half-day campers
$10 discount for each additional
camper in the family
Brochures in Hope’s entryway
online: http://hopetemecula.org/featured-events/
or in church office (9 am-4 pm, Mon-Thurs)
Ages:
4 years old (by Sept. 1)-5th grade (2018-19) Suggested Donation:
$35/first child in family; $30/second child
$85 family maximum
Brochures in Hope’s entryway
on line: http://hopetemecula.org/featured-events/
or in church office (9 am-4 pm, Mon-Thurs)
Invite your friends and neighbors!!!!
The Adventures of Flat Jesus
This summer, let’s bring Flat Jesus to every
corner of the world! Let Flat Jesus be a reminder of Jesus’ real
presence in every place we find ourselves and a fun reminder
to help others encounter God and God’s love!
How to get started:
• Pick up a copy of Flat Jesus at Hope or download Flat
Jesus at http://hopetemecula.org/featured-events/
• Cut out and color your Flat Jesus
• Take Flat Jesus with you anywhere you go this summer
• Take photos and write stories of Flat Jesus’ adventures
• Post your pictures and stories on your Facebook page
• Bring in or send pictures and stories to
• Watch for your pictures and stories to
show up on Hope’s screen between
Sunday worship services
• HAVE FUN SHARING YOUR FAITH!
Last month Flat Jesus was spotted at the
LRCC Barn Raising Fundraiser hanging out with
some cool people and animals and at the
ELCA National Youth Gathering in Houston!
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 8 & 10:15 AM Worship
Faith Explorers (3 yr - 5th gr)
during 10:15 am worship
11:30 AM Band Rehearsal
10:00 PM Youth return from
National Youth Gathering
2
3
Independence
Day 4 Church Office Closed
5
6 Church Office
Closed
7
8 8 & 10:15 AM Worship
Faith Explorers (3 yr - 5th gr)
during 10:15 am worship
11:30 AM Band Rehearsal
9 9:00 AM HCC
Summer Fun
10 9:00 AM HCC Summer
Fun
3:00 PM 6th grade &
older Youth Pool Party
at Jones’ home
Hope August
Newsletter deadline
6:30 PM Band
Rehearsal
11 9:00 AM HCC Summer
Fun
12 9:00 AM HCC
Summer Fun
13 Church Office
Closed
9:00 AM HCC
Summer Fun
14 10AM - Noon
VBS Training
Breakfast Food
Collection 15 8 & 10:15 AM Worship
Faith Explorers (3 yr - 5th gr)
during 10:15 am worship
11:30 AM Band Rehearsal
3:00 PM Confirmation
Camp Starts
at LRCC, Luther Glen
3:00 PM Pr. Linda Olson
Installation at Shepherd of
Life, Lake Elsinore
16 9:00 AM HCC
Summer Fun
Confirmation
Camp at
LRCC
17 Confirmation Camp
at LRCC
9:00 AM HCC Summer
Fun
6:30 PM Band
Rehearsal
18 Confirmation Camp at
LRCC
9:00 AM HCC Summer
Fun
10 AM - Noon VBS
Training
19 Confirmation Camp
at LRCC
9:00 AM HCC
Summer Fun
5:30 PM Council
Meeting
(NOTE: may be
rescheduled)
20 Church Office
Closed
9:00 AM HCC
Summer Fun
Confirmation
Camp at LRCC
21 9 AM - 1 PM VBS
Decorating
22 8 & 10:15 AM Worship
Faith Explorers (3 yr - 5th gr)
during 10:15 am worship
Cinnamon Roll Sunday
11:30 AM Band Rehearsal
11:30 AM VBS Decorating
until done
23 9:00 AM VBS
2:00 PM Staff
Meeting
24 9:00 AM VBS
6:30 PM Band
Rehearsal
25 9:00 AM VBS
26 9:00 AM VBS
27 Church Office
Closed
9:00 AM VBS
Faith Night at
Storm Game
6:00 PM picnic/
pre-game music
7:00 PM game
time
Fireworks follow
the game
28
VBS Celebration
29 8 & 10:15 AM Worship
Faith Explorers (3 yr - 5th gr)
during 10:15 am worship
11:30 AM Band Rehearsal
30
1:00 PM Staff
Meeting
31
Youth to San Diego
Kayak or
Paddleboard
6:30 PM Band
Rehearsal
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Our next WELCA planning meeting is
11 am Saturday, August 4.
Please consider becoming a willing worker for
a year. Questions? contact Sally Glahn, Ella
Loschky or Lynn Petroff
REMINDER OF REGULAR EVENTS
WELCA has two monthly women’s circles and a
weekly Bible study group, all providing women’s
fellowship and Bible study.
• The Joy Circle meets at 1 pm, the third
Wednesday, in a member’s home. For more
information call Sally Glahn at 951-698-8236.
• The Martha Circle meets at 10 am, the third
Thursday, in a member’s home. For more
information call Ella Loschky at 951-894-2372.
• A weekly Bible study meets in Temecula (42149
Camino Romo) Mondays 1-2:30 pm. For more
information call or email Joan Neidig, 951-676-2928
To start a new group, please call Ella Loschky at
951-894-2372 for information and ideas.
… persevere, being not hearers who
forget but doers who act—they will
be blessed in their doing. James 1:25
Take a lesson from nature – specifically geese:
As each bird flaps its wings, it creates an “up lift” for
the bird following. By flying in a “V” formation, the
whole flock adds 71% greater flying range than if
each bird flew alone.
The WELCA planning team is busy, busy flying from
fundraiser to fundraiser to be able to support many
causes. In August, we will have a fellowship potluck to
organize a pillowcase project to support youth in
foster care. In September, the long-promised aloha
luau is scheduled. November will see the revival of
the Christmas Boutique. In December, we will have a
totally new and different Advent Fellowship Tea.
The planning team needs your help. There are always
willing workers for our festivities, but we need more
people to work with us planning and organizing these
activities.
Women of Hope
Friday, July 27 Storm Baseball “Faith & Family Night” Lake Elsinore Storm vs. Stockton Ports
Game Time: 7 pm—Fireworks follow the game
Game Tickets: $8 each /Parking Passes are $4
Pre-Game Picnic: 6 pm with Christian Band Music
Picnic Ticket: $6 (includes Hotdog, Chips and Drink) Picnic tickets MUST BE PRE-ORDERED. Served until 7 pm
LAST day to order tickets, parking passes and pre-game picnic meals is Monday, July 16.
Order tickets on Sundays OR go online at www.hopetemecula.org/featured-events/
Pick up tickets July 22 at Hope Tickets not picked up will be mailed Monday, July 23
See Anne Lamott 7:30 pm Tuesday, Nov. 13 Balboa Theater, San Diego
Join Pastor Sandy and Marta Bills for an evening in San Diego
Tickets $41 (balcony) $57 (floor) plus dinner in San Diego RSVP to the church office no later than July 21
Anne Lamott writes and speaks about subjects that begin with capital letters: Alcoholism, Motherhood,
Jesus. But armed with self-effacing humor – she is laugh-out-loud funny – and ruthless honesty, Lamott
converts her subjects into enchantment. Actually, she writes about what most of us don’t like to think
about. She wrote her first novel for her father, the writer Kenneth Lamott, when he was diagnosed with brain
cancer. She has said that the book was “a present to someone I loved who was going to die.”
In all her novels, Anne Lamott writes about loss – loss of loved ones and loss of personal control. She doesn’t
try to sugarcoat the sadness, frustration and disappointment, but tells her stories with honesty, compassion
and a pureness of voice. She says, “I have a lot of hope and a lot of faith and I struggle to communicate
that.” Anne Lamott does communicate her faith; in her books and in person, she lifts, comforts, and inspires,
all the while keeping us laughing.
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What’s happening with Hope Youth Ministry ???What’s happening with Hope Youth Ministry ???What’s happening with Hope Youth Ministry ???What’s happening with Hope Youth Ministry ???
For details on any event, questions or ways to get involved, please contact
Shirley J Lee, Deacon, Children, Youth & Congregational Life, 951-676-6262 ext. 203 or [email protected]
This summer PowerZone (for Middle School Youth) and Transformers (for
High School & College Age Youth) will meet together for most events.
Friends are ALWAYS welcome!
• 8 am & 10:15 am July 8 - Hear a brief recap of the National Youth Gathering in worship
• 3-5 pm Tuesday, July 10 - Pool Party at Jones’ home, 39215 Kapalua Rd., Temecula
Call Maria Jones, 951.453.8634 or Erica Kreske 951.526.6933 to RSVP by June 9
Bring swim suit, towel, sunscreen and a snack to share!
• 8:30 am - 1 pm daily July 23-27 - Vacation Bible School -
Volunteer to be a crew lead, assistant or help in other ways
See VBS article on page 6 for details OR stop by the VBS table on Sunday mornings
• 6/7 pm Friday, July 27 - Family Night at the Storm - See page 10 for details
• Tuesday, July 31 - Kayak or Stand-up Paddleboard in San Diego
Watch your mail box and inbox for more details!
PowerZone PowerZone PowerZone PowerZone for Middle School Youth
TransformersTransformersTransformersTransformers for Youth High School age or older
Transformers at Brainy Actz Quilt Sunday
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On the first Sunday of each month we celebrate baptismal
anniversaries at the beginning of worship. If your baptismal
anniversary is not listed below, please call the church office
and make sure we have the date.
1) Susan Garland
Verna Griese
Joel Lacey
Andrea Lacey
Jack Lacey
Nadine Lundberg
Sarah Martinez
Jordan Charrier
Sterling Sand
Dick Sehnert
6) Erin McCrann
7) Pete Loschky
9) Paul Albertson
Brinda Jarratt
Dave Koltvet
11) Allyssa Gallup
14) Rachel Hernandez
Mary Peterson
15) Jim Allmon
16) Audrey Morrison
17) Lucas Meinke
Dan Zimmerman
18) Paige Kunze
19) Bailey Koltvet
20) Ruth Kaumeyer
24) Danny Cady
25) Jacob Albertson
Christine Kappel
26) Murphy Wright
27) Kathy Peterson
27) Russ Peterson
Kellyann Greene
Travis Greene
28) Jake Maurer
Nolan Strom
30) Philip Campbell
Brandon Campbell
Matt Shelton
Mike Shelton
God’s Blessings to Pastor Linda Olson who has accepted God’s call as Pastor, serving God with
Shepherd of Life Lutheran Church
30400 Grand Ave. Lake Elsinore CA
Pastor Linda’s installation will be 3 pm Sunday, July 15
All are Invited!!
Prayers For health and healing
Jim/Leslie Riley Dee/Bob Meinke Doreen Myers Vicki Donna Z.
Karen Lankford Amara Jeff Kaumeyer Jack M Virginia M.
Bill/Molly Nelson Kristin & baby Murial Trudy G. Sandy Sanders
Dean/Sally Glahn Kari & baby Kathy Harvey Derek M Gretchen
Greg Shepherd II KC Near Konrad Katie Frank/Marianne S.
Greg/Mary Ann Ahola Karla Binder Delvina/Mike Hazel Matthew Meinke
Gary/Libby Petroff Alex “Zander” Dixon Elaine Van Every Jo Alyssa Hayes
Bob/Mary Ann Mericle Don/Janet Van Every Thelma MacHale
For those unable to regularly worship with us, including
Donna Hedges/Rae Jim/Leslie Riley
For death, grief
Art Yorke & family—death of Janet
Greenough Family Peter and Candy Konn
Diane, Pam, Karen Lankford and family - death of Karen's brother in law
Hartman family
For those serving in the military
Preston Wright & family Shane Frieberg & family Jason Baird & family Greg Tanori
Other prayer requests:
• Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church, Ramona as they seek solutions in financing and building their new church
• All coping with fires, flooding, tornado, earthquake, hurricane, drought and volcano
• All seeking employment, facing relocation
• All in law enforcement and those serving in the military and their families
• An end to violence, terrorism, injustice, oppression and religiously motivated discrimination
• God's will and continued guidance with all aspects of Growing Hope and Living Generously
• God’s light and love to shine through our acts of caring, justice, compassion and mercy
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Please Call Us!
We want to include you in our
prayers, arrange for pastoral visits
and, when appropriate, share
information with the congregation.
Please notify the Church Office
951-676-6262 or email [email protected]
when:
• You want to talk about baptism, faith, joining
Hope • A member, family member or someone you
know dies
• You or someone you know is ill or grieving
• You or someone you know is in the hospital
• You or someone you know wants to plan a
baptism, wedding or celebration • You move, change email addresses or
change phone numbers
If the office is closed and you have an urgent
need, call the church office and follow
instructions to dial ‘4’. A message will be sent to
someone on call.
1) Julie O'Rourke
2) Ella Loschky
3) Tony Chavez
Josh Simar
4) Mack Jones
Nancy Miller
Pamela Nevills
5) Ruth Ferrara
Amber Hanson-15
6) Cheryl Medin
Kelli Weber
7) Madeline Luth
8) Dave Baggest
Dick Bates
Stephen Enochs
Trajan Pripps
9) Kenneth Wertz
Michelle Wesel
10) Dennis Myers
11) Rebecca Check
Kaila Provost
12) Janelle Garland
Kiet Phan
13) Matthew Prieboy-18
14) Bonnie Mitzel
Javier Varisco
15) Kathy Peterson
Robert Smith, Jr.
16) Patrick Warren-16
17) Jackson Doty-7
Delvina Fiducia
Scott Garland
Maryanne Salazar-7
18) Kenneth Cady-8
Elizabeth Hansen
Donna Kessler
20) Dan Lacey
21) Ashley Neuman
21) Lindesay Lumsden
23) Joshua Goldsmith-15
Alyssa Hayes
25) Pat Adams
26) Kenna Broach-16
Brian Prieboy
Nicholas Warren-14
28) Gina Hernandez
Nadine Lundberg
Mary Youtsey
29) Devin Dixon
Betsy Schork
30) Phyllis Lorenz
Patti Utke
Denise Wade
31) Gannon Chapman-8
Dylan Enochs-13
Reva Gonzales
Abby Mitzel
Yukari Prim
Brenda Wright
6) Michael & Daniela Martinez-10
7) David& Katie Bradley-28
10) Bill & Molly Nelson-64
12) Hannah Dixon & Dustin Parker-12
13) Cory & Sandy Sanders-22
17) Philip & Karen Hansen-37
21) Greg & Heather Lumsden-28
23) Greg & Mary Ann Ahola-24
31) Rob & Gina Hernandez-25
A Saint Goes Home
Our prayers are with husband Art Yorke, as well as family and friends of Janet Yorke who entered
into eternal life June 10 at the age of 89.
A Celebration of Life for
Janet was held at Hope
Saturday, June 16.
Memorial gifts in Janet’s name may be given to
Habitat for Humanity, 27479 Enterprise Cir. West,
Temecula, CA 92590
It takes ALL of us to be Christ’s Body here
at Hope. While it is impossible to thank
everyone individually for all their acts of
discipleship, each month we try to
highlight a few folks who have been
“especially supportive!”
To suggest someone to be included in
our “Backbone of Hope” list, please
contact the office to forward those
names to council.
THANK YOU to:
• Senior H.S. quilters: Pam Danek,
Linda Foresta, Celia Lamke, Lynn
Petroff, Jan Ritt, Myrna Swearingen and
Catherine Zinna • Suzanne Holm & Grauf-Hollenkamp family who
hosted graduate reception
• Myrna Swearingen for beautifully quilting
Barbara Meinke anniversary quilt and all who
contributed squares • All helping with Barbara's 25th anniversary
celebration: Paula Fenton, Lorrie McKenzie,
Diane & Craig Cotten, Diane Anderson,
Renate Jefferson, Sherry Ito and Shirley Lee for
slide show of Barbara's 25 year career at Hope • Mission Moment speakers: Brooke Ito, Paula
Fenton, Holly Hartman, Bob Mericle • Myrna Swearingen for coordinating food and
hospitality for Janet Yorke's Celebration of Life
and working with Pr Sandy to coordinate
meals for Dick and Sherry Sehnert and Yorkes • Rodger Stroud for efforts in finding a new
home for organ at JCS and for helping with
publicity table for VBS and Day Camp
“For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the
body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ.” 1 Corinthians 12:12 Hope Helpers
• Robin Wesley helping with Faith Explorers and
Pastor Linda Vogelgesang leading worship and
preaching while Pastor Sandy and Shirley were
at the National Youth Gathering • Martin Wesel and LaNett Grauf-Hollenkamp for
playing middle-of-the-night-taxi for Youth
Gathering Team traveling to/from Houston • Erica Kreske for being part of Transformer
Escape Room end of school year celebration
• JoAnn Wasserberger and Celia Lamke for
church office coverage while Laura was away • Holly and Rosie Hartman and Hunger Ministry
Team for leading Hope's involvement in Bread
for the World Offering of Letters
• Hope Prime Timers for moving their June
meeting to Temecula Assistance League to
make room for preschool end of year
celebration • Hope Children's Center staff for all their extra
efforts to make the HCC end of year
celebration such a wonderful experience
• Garrett Sand & Michelle Wesel for helping with
PowerZone end of year celebration at
Mulligan's • Ken Wertz for painting base board in
conference room & office
• Rich Moffet for the beautiful notebook of
photos documenting the building of our new
church and preschool • Jim Osuna for HCC preschool banner facing
northbound I15 ramp
Well done good and faithful servants!
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Hope Lutheran Church An ELCA Congregation
Ministers: People of Hope
Pastor: Sandy Bentz, ext . 205
Minister of Family L i fe & Youth:
Deacon Shi r ley J . Lee, ext . 203
Ministers of Music:
Barbara Meinke, 951-674-7447
Laura Ann Madott , 757-817-0640
Stephanie Dobson, 951-264-4695
s ldobson79@gmai l .com
Sound Ministers:
Dust in Parker , 951-775-0091
pagesbydust in@gmai l .com
Hannah Dixon, 951-775-0091
hannahdixon.catscradle@gmai l .com
Church Off ice
Church Secretary:
Laura Stevens, ext . 201
F inance Minister :
Jeckie Alcaraz, ext . 204
Church Off ice Hours
Monday - Thursday:
8:30 am - 4 :00 pm Closed Fr iday
Church Phone: 951-676-6262
Emai l : [email protected]
www.hopetemecula.org
Hope Children’s Center
Jane Osuna, Preschool Di rector
Phone: 951-694-3607
Emai l : hopechi ldrensctr@hotmail .com
After Hour Emergencies
If you have a pastoral care
emergency that cannot wait for
office hours (M-Th 8:30 - 4 pm),
you can leave a message on
Hope’s emergency line.
After office hours, call Hope’s main
number (951-676-6262) and follow the directions to dial ‘4’.
A message will be sent to someone on call.
THANK YOU, HOPE!
Thank you to all who remember to
come to church hungry for 4th Sunday
Cinnamon Rolls! Donations support
Hope youth ministries.
Cinnamon Roll Sunday, July 22!
Your recycling benefits
Hope Youth Ministry!
Bring cans and bottles to any RePlanet
Recycling Center. Drop off your receipt
with Shirley or Hope's church office and
our youth will receive 110% of your recycling receipts!!
Please note: you’ll be told to cash in your receipt that day,
but for fund-raising through RePlanet, you do not!
Just bring the receipt to the church office.
Questions? Shirley [email protected]
Attention all Ralph’s Shoppers!
If you receive rewards from Ralphs when you use your card, did
you know you can designate Hope Lutheran Church to receive
rewards from your purchases?
To designate Hope as a recipient
register your card online at Ralphs.com
We currently have only TWO church
families signed up!
Hope’s ID is 81928. If you don’t have computer access,
please call 1-800-443-4438 for assistance.
Hope Lu theran Church
An ELCA congregation
29043 Vallejo Ave
Temecula, CA 92592-2307
Phone: 951-676-6262
www.hopetemecula.org
Our Sunday schedule is
WORSHIP: 8:00 am (traditional) 10:15 am (blended)
Holy Communion is served weekly at both services
Coffee and Fellowship 9:10 - 10 am
Faith Explorers for 3 yrs - 5th grade meets DURING 10:15 am worship
Help us “GO GREEN”.
To receive Hope’s
newsletter by email,
please call the church
office at 951-676-6262
OR email
Our Mission: Anchored in Christ… to Build and Grow Faith
Our Purpose: To share Jesus’ love by reaching out and welcoming all
Our Vision:
We will trust God in the midst of what makes us anxious,
choose faith instead of fear and
serve mission instead of our own comfort.
Our Guiding Principles:
We are servants of God and members of the Body of Christ.
We value each other.
We practice open and honest communication.
We make decisions that we believe are in the best interest of the
whole congregation and will bring glory to God.