jul 18 2010 spirit of hope newsletter, hope evangelical lutheran church

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July 18, 2010For an electronic copy of the Spirit

please log on to our website at

www.hopelutherancranberry.org

The Spirit of

Summer giving isalways a challenge in

every congregation.As we enter our Summer

Liturgy here at HopeChurch, please help us to maintain a

healthy level of giving throughout thecoming months, even if you are going to be away.

You can mail your contribution to the church duringextended absences, or even better yet you can enroll inSimply Giving (please contact the church office) toensure that your financial support always arrives on aregular basis.

Thank you for your ongoing financial partnership inthe ministry of Hope Church. We consistently havemore and more ministry opportunities to engage inand your support makes that possible.

Hopes Fall LiturgySchedule

Saturday, 5 p.m.Soft, Reflective, TraditionalLiturgical Service

Sunday, 8 a.m.Traditional Liturgical Service

Sunday, 9 a.m.Blended/Contemporary LiturgicalService

Sunday, 11 a.m.(High) Traditional LiturgicalService

** The new Fall Schedule begins Rally WeekendSeptember 11 & 12, 2010

Join Hope in Israel!!Registration is now open!

A limited number of

reservations are now being accepted for Hopes visitto Israel in March 2011.

We will be traveling with AAA Member ChoiceTravel/Collette Vacations for a 10-day journey to theHoly Land, with an optional Jordan add on. Dates areMarch 23 - April 1, 2011. For those choosing theJordan tour extension, we will arrive back April 6,2010.

Land only per person rates include: Double$1,949; Single $2,699; or Triple $1919. A $50 -AAA member benefit discount applies. A deposit of$250 holds your reservation with the balance due 60days prior to departure. Cancellation insurance isavailable. Airfare is currently being estimated at$1,200 with Continental Airlines.

Interested persons will secure their OWN reservationdirectly with our AAA Travel (Route 19 in Cranberry)but should sign up under event registration atwww.hopelutherancranberry.org, working with ourtrip contact Brandi Rowe-Miskevich, Senior Travel

Agent.

Highlights of this inspirational trip include Tel Aviv,Jaffa, Caesarea, Tiberias, Sea of Galilee, Nazareth,Jericho, Dead Sea, Masada, Qumran, Jerusalem,Wailing Wall, Bethlehem, Church of the Nativity,Mount of Olives, Mt. Zion and more!

Please see Pastor Rich Leseganich for additionalinformation. Plan to journey to the Holy Land withfellow members of your church family in 2011. Moreinformation is included!
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for Gleaners Food Pantry2010 Collection Dates:

TODAY!!!August 15

September 12October 17

November 7 - ThanksgivingDecember 5 - Christmas

Christians Care and SharePlease bring a canned good every Sunday for Jesus.

You may drop them off in the basketsprovided in the Narthex.

Hopes Quilting Bee willbe meeting every Tuesday and

Thursday at Hope!!Beginning Tuesday, June 15.

Come when you can. Noexperience necessary. If you have any questions,

please see Diane Nielsen.

Times:Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon

Thursdays from 7 to 9 p.m.

Hope is looking for individuals to sign up to mowthe grass; we supply you with the riding mower.You can sign up for one week or for several weeksthroughout the mowing season.

This ministry will only take a couple hours eachcutting. Anyone that is interested can sign up at theWelcome Table in the Narthex or contact Gary Leeat 724.538.4369 [email protected].

Mens Ministry

Fall 2010

For Men ONLY:The Best is YET to Come!

Every Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

October 7November 18

Topics include:Man in the Middle, He-Man of the Universe, Son,

Husband, Provider, Father, & Face Forward

MORE AMAZING CHRIST

AND CAFFEINE DATES!

Christ and Caffeine has your summer readingplanned for you! Well start up again Mondayevenings October 4 - November 8, 2010!

Join us at 7:30 p.m. (to order up your favoritecaffeine creation) and the study will begin at 7:45p.m. at Steamers Coffee Shop, located on Route 19

in The Streets of Cranberry. Our text this timearound will be Jesus Wants To Save Christiansby Rob Bell.

Pick up a copy of the text at your favoritebookstore, read it over the summer, and welldissect it together in the fall. Sign up is NOWonline!!
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Diners, Drive-Ins,and Diveswill be going to WoodsidesGrille(Stone MansionRestaurant) on Saturday, July24, 2010, at 7 p.m.

Please contact Mary Jean Krohe for more information(724.538.3350) or Linda Lee (724.538.4369).

Join Hopes Dinner

Group atWoodsides

Grilleon Saturday, July 31,2010, at 6:30 p.m.

Call Paul Wunderlin formore information724.775.1977.

The Church Council minutes are nowavailable for member interest. If youwould like to receive a copy of theminutes, please call the church office(724.776.3141) or email the church toplace your name on the distributionlist.

Attendance and Offering:

July 11, 2010

5 p.m.31 Operating Fund: $ 5,046.009 a.m.124 Expansion Fund: $ 557.0011 a.m.81

Total: 236 Total: $ 5,603.00

As the Building Expansion begins, we are going to needto remove some plants, shrubs, and trees from the frontof the church. Some are going to be re-used in the newlandscaping, but there are some that will need to be re-purposed at a different location (i.e. your house).

Please call the church office if you are interested inhelping 724.776.3141.

SIGN-UP NOW FOR HOPE'S GOLF

TOURNAMENT!!

The Rege Harbison, Sr.Memorial Golf Tournamentwill be on Saturday, August21, 2010, at the StrawberryRidge Golf Course

in

Harmony, PA.

** Space is limited, so see the attached registration form or gotowww.hopelutherancranberry.orgfor all of the details.

REGE HARBISON SR. MEMORIAL

GOLF OUTING BASKET RAFFLE

We've had some incredible prizes donated to ourgolf outing and we wanted to make them availablethrough a raffle to the congregation, as well as thetournament attendees.

OnJuly 24, 25, 31 and August 1, we will be sellingraffle tickets for the chance to win these awesomeprizes. Winners will be announced at the golftournament on Saturday, August 21. You do notneed to be present to win. All proceeds will benefitthe American Cancer Society through CranberryTownship's Relay For Life.

Station Square Get-Away:One night stay for(2) at the Station Square Sheraton and a $75dinner certificate.

Escape From Home Get-Away:One night stayfor (2) at Cranberrys Hampton Inn withbreakfast, $25 Maddalon Jewelers giftcertificate, and $25 Springfield RestaurantGroup gift certificate.

Pamper Your Pooch: Basket filled with Kong

toy, plush toy, water dish, chew bones, petshampoo, gourmet treats, and more! Plus, a $10gift certificate to Duffys Dog House inZelienople. You and your furry friend will loveit!

Get Fit and Stay Healthy:Cranberry YMCAthree-month Family Membership, (3) guestpasses, (2) t-shirts and a towel.

Thank you to these businesses for their generousdonations to benefit the ACS!
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We have a new prayer list for 2010. Please notify the churchoffice if prayer is desired. Prayers will be listed for one month.

Bill Gormley - advanced colon cancer

Addison Reed Corbettdaughter of Adam & Carolee CorbettBud Broad - bone cancerLori Moffett - car accidentrecovery; niece of Peggy MaysGinny Perka - melanoma;friend of Peggy MaysMatt Detar - myasenthia gravis (mg);friend of Alan KroheDave Sacco - bypass surgery & recovery;Jodi Audinos fatherDale Wagenknechtrecovery (strength);Karen Johanknechts fatherJeanne Cavolo - tear in her placenta; friend of Peggy MaysJanice Schultheis - recoveryLuke Schultheis - insulin pumpEvan - on a medical shipTeresa - stomach cancerBruce - health problemsArt - heart problemsJake - lymphoma

Edith - lymphoma;friend of Barb MillerAnnie - legally blind (92 yrs. old and alone)Barb - difficult situation with workJenny - parkinsonsMickey - alzheimersLaura - healthJoe - heart attackKris - ms advancingNancy - medical problems; needs directionJanie Day - recoveryRandy OHara - needs a heart transplantHelen Still - healthDiane Haag - cancerMarie Teets - cancerBrooks - cancer

Roxane CrosbyWilliard BlockerMarion DrollingerRebecca SayreJasonRebaPattiPhil

Please keep Pastor Ron and his family inprayer upon the loss of his grandmother.

Anthony Cerrone: Afghanistan;Nancys nephew

HOPE(FUL) LISTTHANK YOU!! Your donations to the Hopeful Listhave been greatly appreciated! Did you know that nearly$10,000 in monetary gifts has allowed the church toaddress numerous non-budgeted items? Now it is time toupdate our list. You can make a direct gift or perhapshonor or memorialize an individual.

Again, since these are specific requests, we ask that younot purchase the item directly but rather donate the cost.

In addition, this allows the donor the proper taxdeduction. You do not have to donate the full amount fora gift; any amount will be appreciated.

Please review the list to determine how you can besthelp. Donor cards are in the Narthex.

Christian Education:

27 TV--1 @approx. $300DVD player--1 @ approx. $150

Whiteboard/easel sets, size 4x3--@approx. $175per set

Childrens tables and chairs

Evangelism and Outreach:

Hope coffee mugs to give to new church visitors--144 mugs for $450

Bibles to give to potential new visitors/members--48bibles for $127.46 (includes shipping)

Entry fee for Hopes softball team--$330Donations to establish Hopes Softball Team Fundto help pay for uniforms, umpires fees, equipment,etc.

Property:A walk-behind lawn mower--1 @ $400-500

Storage shed (more capacity is required)--1 @$1500-2000

Staff:

TV with VHS and DVD player

Digital camera

Office credenza for file storage--1 @ $225

GriefShare books (for families upon the loss of aloved one)--15 @ $10 each

Stewardship:Donations/program money (for mailings: stamps,envelopes, etc.)

Worship and Music:

Handbells--$7000 for a beginning set with cases

Antiphonal addition to the organ

Adjustable organ bench

Lavabo bowl (a basin) for communion--@$100

Choir robes--25 @ $100 each

Worship and Praise hymnals--100 @ approx.

$10.50 each

Prayer Listfor


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Friends In ChristThursday, July 22, 2010, at 11:30 a.m.

Passavant Retirement Community(Scholl Auditorium)

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RELAY FOR LIFE

CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP

NORTH BOUNDARY PARKJuly 17 at 10 a.m. & July 18 at 10 a.m.

This weekend is Relay for Life and we invite youto come over to North Boundary Park

to enjoy all of the festivities.Whether you are a member of Hope's Relay Teams

or not, you are welcome to join us for a day offellowship, food and fun......all for a great cause!!!

See you at Relay!

VOICe NewsThe VOICe donation box under the coat rack is available foryou to place your new donation items for VOICe. Fordonations of larger items or furniture, please contact KarenJohanknecht at 724.452.5665 [email protected].

VOICe would like to thank Hope Lutheran Church for thecontinued support over the past year. Your donations, prayers,

and commitment to VOICe is greatly appreciated!!

Current VOICe Wish List:

Sun Block

After Sun Cream

Neosporin type ointments

Towels & Washcloths

Diaperssize 5 & 6Beach Towels

Sheet Setsall sizesComfortersespecially boysCrib Bedding

Area & Throw Rugs

Slipcovers

Pastor Ron, Brenda, and the girlswould like to thank the entire congregation for their

prayers, emails, and cards during this time of loss.You are a wonderful, caring parish to serve!

The following is a list of theBaptismal Festivals/Datesfor the coming church year20102011. If you wouldlike your child baptized atHope, please contact Pastor Ron orPastor Rich at 724.776.3141.

BAPTISMAL FESTIVALS/DATES 2010:

August 15Mary, Mother of Our Lord

October 31Reformation Day **

November 7All Saints **

November 21Christ the King

BAPTISMAL FESTIVALS/DATES 2011:

January 9Baptism of Our Lord

March 6Transfiguration of Our Lord

April 23Easter Vigil

June 12Day of Pentecost

June 19The Holy Trinity

July 3

August 7

October 30Reformation Day **

November 6All Saints

November 20Christ the King

All baptisms will be scheduled for the 11 a.m.Sunday Worship Service. If there is a conflict (**)then the baptism will take place at the 5 p.m.Saturday Night Worship Service.
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COLLECTION FOR THE RONALD

McDONALD HOUSE

CHAOSwill be collecting items for the

Ronald McDonald House from Sunday, July

18, through Sunday, August 8.

We invite the congregation to join us

in serving others by donating any of the

following items. A collection bin can be foundin the coat rack area. Thanks in advance for

your support!

Cereal/poptarts

Individually wrapped snacks

Canned ravioli, spaghetti

Tea, creamer, sugar

Paper products: (facial tissue, toilet paper,paper towels)

Heavy duty paper plates/plastic silverware

Trash bags, tall kitchen bags

Aluminum foil, plastic wrap, and sandwichbags

Personal care products: (deodorant, soap,shampoo, toothpaste)

Laundry detergent, dryer sheets, bleach

Cleaning products: (sponges, dishwashingliquid, dishwasher detergent)

Help save a life. Think globally, act locally.

Give the gift of your time.

Volunteers are an essential part of Global Links

operations. Volunteers sort and pack needed

medical supplies for shipment to hospitals serving

the poor in developing countries.

Some volunteers check equipment or help withpaperwork. More than 65% of the medical supplies

Global Links sends overseas are packed by

volunteers.

Our next to volunteer opportunity is Saturday,August 28. We will meet at Paneras at 9 a.m. for aquick breakfast and fellowship and then carpool toPittsburgh where we will pack supplies from 10a.m. to 12 p.m. Then back to Paneras by 12:40p.m. Please consider giving your time.

If you are interested, contact Judy Aikens [email protected] 724.831.8104.

Limit 12 people per session!

Pleasant Valley HomelessShelter DinnerAugust 15!!

MENU: COOKOUT

Hamburgersprovided(need 1 cook)Hot Dogsneed 5 packages(need 1 cook)Hot Dog Bunsneed 5 packagesHamburger Bunsneed 5 packagesMacoroni Saladneed 2 large bowls (need 2cooks)Potato SaladprovidedKetchupneed 2 squeeze bottles

Mustardneed 2 squeeze bottlesRelish - need 2 squeeze bottlesWatermelonneed 2

We also need 4 cooks and 5 more to serve!! Signup at the Welcome Table!!

We leave Hope at 7:00 p.m. and usually returnbetween 8:30 & 9:00 p.m.

Mark your calendars now for the next dinner dates:

October 17 and December 19.
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