may 9 2010 spirit of hope newsletter, hope evangelical lutheran church
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May 9, 2010For an electronic copy of the Spirit
please log on to our website at
www.hopelutherancranberry.org
The Spirit of
May 22, 2010If you would like to learn more about Hope Church
please come to the next New Members Class onSaturday, May 22 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
You may sign up at the Welcome Table or online atwww.hopelutherancranberry.org.
2010 Synod AssemblyJune 17, 18, & 19, 2010
Would you like to attend the SynodAssembly this summer? There isspace available to send two femaleadults from Hope. ** The conference is paid for by theparish.
Deadline: May 22, 2010 ** Please call the churchoffice if you would like to attend 724.776.3141.
If you would like to know more about Hopes futurebuilding plans, etc.please plan to attend one of
the two scheduled meetings for the update.
Sunday, May 16 @ 12 p.m.
Sunday, May 23 @ 10 a.m.
A new Mens Bible Study is comingin May 2010...HOME RUN
KING!
Guyscome out and learn, Howto be a Spiritual Leader in the
Home!
Mark the dates: May 13, 20*, 27, June 3, & 10!
*On May 20you will travel to Pittsburgh towatch the Pirates vs. Milwaukee at PNC Park.
*Tickets are $16deadline to order isTODAY!
Schedule:May 13Up to Bat: Keep Your Eye on the Ball
May 20Pirate Game at PNC Park
May 27First Base: Commitment
June 3Second Base: Good Chatter
June 10Rounding Third and Headed for
Home/Conclusion
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The Pastors and Staffof Hope would like to
say thanks to all theYouth who helped with
Youth services lastweekend!
PARTICIPANTS for YOUTH SERVICES:Brooke Audino
Sydney Audino
Elliott Bartels
Sierra Beighey
Kaitlin Cadamore
Alec Colpo
Zack Dancisin
Erin Esterhuizen
Monique Esterhuizen
Angela HaySarah Heney
Gillianne Irvin *
Adam Johanknecht
Karen Johanknecht *
Sarah Johanknecht
Rachel Kirsch
Molly Koegler
Connor Mack
Mariah Mack
Karen Mannella *Matt McCarthy
Brittany Munn
Allen Murphy
Patrick O'Connor
Michelle Putney
Kevin Richards
Taylor Rickert
Zane Salsbury
Larry Schultheis
Allie Snell
Alex Steighner
Cassie Steighner
Dan Uthman
Joanna Vaccarello
Nick Vaccarello
Brendan Wolfe
Lindsey Wolfe
*Adult Youth Leader
HOPE'S HIGH SCHOOL YOUTHMINISTRY & RETREATS
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Pittsburgh Zoo Roadtrip!!!!!!!!!!!
Worship Together at the 11a.m. Service Bring your own brown bag lunch Head to the zoo immediately after worship Be back at Hope around 6 p.m. (depending on
traffic) Cost: $13(All payments are non-refundable.) Download a permission form and sign up at
www.hopelutherancranberry.org
Money due TODAY!! Friends welcome!
SUMMER MISSION TRIP:ONANCOCK, VA ANDVIRGINA BEACH
June 20-27, 2010One spot remains: $60 deposit & a commitmentto fundraise!
Sunday, July 18, 2010
WHITE WATER RAFTINGAT OHIOPYLE STATEPARK
Worship together at the 5 p.m. Saturday night service This tour is suggested for first timers, families, and
youth groups Rafting is rain or shine and no refunds are provided Round trip transportation Fully guided rafting tour with a trained guide IN
EACH RAFT Best self-bailing raft available for the particular water
level on that day Deli style lunch on the rivers edge mid-way throughthe rafting experience
The skill level of this tour is 2 on a scale of 1-4 We will be rafting with Absolute Rafting Tours
(www.absolute-rafting.com) Cost: $87 per person; non-refundable (Parents
welcomed and encouraged; Price includes park fee.) Friends welcomed and encouraged at the same priceDOWNLOAD A PERMISSION FORM AND SIGN UPATwww.hopelutherancranberry.orgMONEY AND PERMISSION FORM DUE SUNDAY,MAY 16, 2010, WE MUST HOLD OUR
RESERVATIONS.
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AUGUST 23-24, 2010
CEDAR POINTROADTRIP Two day unlimited
admission to Cedar PointAND Soak City (Park hopping permitted!)
Round trip transportation One night lodging at a Christian Retreat Center (The
Retreat at Sandusky) Use of a meeting/lounge room at The Retreat at
Sandusky Late night devotions Paying parent chaperones welcome Cost is $92 per person Friends welcome and encouraged at the same priceDOWNLOAD A PERMISSION FORM AND SIGNUP ATwww.hopelutherancranberry.orgMONEY AND PERMISSION FORM DUESUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2010 (ALL PAYMENTS ARE
NON-REFUNDABLE.)
QUILT RAFFLEThe Quilt Raffle is today!Tickets will be on sale beforeand after all services.
PRICES:
1 ticket - $1.00
7 tickets - $5.00
15 tickets - $10.00
This King-sized quilt was hand-made and donatedby the Hope Quilt Group!!
The winning ticket will be drawn after the 11 a.m.service. Winner need not be present.
All proceeds will benefit Hopes Youth Ministry.
CAMP LUTHERLYN ...Summer CampRegistration
Registration for Summer Camp 2010 atLutherlyn is well on its way! Visitwww.lutherlyn.comfor an online brochure
and online registration orcontact the camp office724.865.2161 to have a
brochure mailed to you. Some programs fill fast so donot delay! There are many new programs andopportunities this summer.
CHAOS(Christ Has All Our Solutions)
Next Meeting Date:
June 6
6 P.M.-8 P.M.
Grades 6 8 and their friends
are invited to join us for our
monthly gatherings. What are we all about? Weare about making friends, having a ton of fun and
learning how to follow Jesus. Join us each
month at Hope Lutheran Church. . . You wont
want to miss it! Anything can happen here!
Dinner included.
RSVP to Karen Johanknecht,[email protected]
Kidz KlubCome join us for our
Year End Bash!
Sunday, May 16
4:00 6:00 p.m.
An afternoon of lots of fun!
5th grade special graduation ceremony
Food, food, and more food!
Games, games and more games! (Dress for
mess!)
Bible Superhero Balloon Sendoff!
Bring your friends!
RSVP to Diana Munn [email protected] Wed.
5/12!
VBS Voyage Beginning SoonMake
your Reservations Today!Come sail Gods open waters this summer at Vacation
Bible School during the week ofJuly 12-16!Children will love exploring Gods word withtheir crews; sailing each day through the portsof Sing and Play Splash, Clipper Ship Crafts,Sail Away Cinema, Goodies from the Galley,Ship Rec Games, and Bible Voyage.
Registration forms now available in the Narthex and canbe returned to the Church office or placed in the offeringplate. Be sure to include your childs friends! You mayalso register online athttp://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/hopecranberry!Bon Voyage!
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All Hands on Deck!Calling all Moms, Dads, Teens, andGrandparents...experience this voyage with your child.We need LOTS of help and there is room for everyoneon board!
Look for the sign up binder in the Narthexdecorating,crafts, games, snacks, bible stories, registration,photography, and more! Get involvedyoull be gladyou did. Sign up today and dont miss this voyage of a
lifetime!Dont hesitate to call your Captains, Diana Munn724.272.1459 or Diane Lewis 724.934.9063 if you haveany questions or need more information.
Join Hope Lutheran in
the Holy Land!Come join us for our firstinformational meeting about apossible trip to Israel in 2011!
On Monday, May 17, 2010, at 7 p.m. we will gather to
discuss details of this amazing experience. Our guestpresenters for the evening will be Brandi Rowe-Miskevich, Senior Travel Agent withAAA East CentralTravel Agency(Cranberry) and Matt DEramo, aCranberry Township resident and representative ofAAAMember Choice Travel. Matt recently completed theHoly Land tour and will speak to us from firsthandexperience.
Sign up today under event registration atwww.hopelutherancranberry.org. This will be a life-changing experience.
for Gleaners Food Pantry2010 Collection Dates:
May 16
June 13July 18August 15
September 12October 17
November 7 - ThanksgivingDecember 5 - Christmas
Christians Care and SharePlease bring a canned good every Sunday forJesus. You may drop them off in the baskets
provided in the Narthex.
Where did the firstcaveman or cavewomanget the idea thatsomebody, somewhereexisted who needed to beworshipped, appeased,and followed?
And how did the idea
evolve that if you didn'tsay, do, or offer theright things, this being
would be upset, agitated, or even angry withyou?
Where did religion come from?
CHRIST AND CAFFEINE will meet onMonday, May 24, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at Hope toview Rob Bells video,The Gods ArentAngry.Join us for video, Starbucks coffee, and
intellectual stimulation. Please sign up atwww.hopelutherancranberry.org under eventregistration. Watch a trailer of the video atwww.thegodsarentangry.com
Bring a friend! You just might like our group!Sign up is necessary!
___________________________Hopes DinnerGroupwill be going to
UNO Chicago Grill(Freedom Road) on Saturday,May 22, 2010, at 6:30 p.m.
Please contact Paul Wunderlin for more informationat 724.775.1977.
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Christian Education LuncheonWe will have ourAppreciation
Luncheon for all teachers and
leaders of our Christian Educationteam on Sunday, May 16, 2010 a
1 p.m. atPanera BreadinCranberry Township
We hope that you will join us as we celebrate and recognize
all of our education leaders at Hope. Please RSVP to Donna
Pfeiffer by May 8 at 724.766.7102 or
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Christian EducationHelp Wanted
Are you looking for a way tobecome involved with Hopes
Christian Education programand make a real difference in
the lives of our children? We needyour help in filling positions for
next year. There are lots of ways that you can helpwith our Sunday school program:
Teachers Teachers helpers Sunday School Director Mission Coordinator Resource Coordinator Attendance Secretary
Please contact Pastor Rich or Donna Pfeiffer([email protected]) if you would like to bea part of this ever growing ministry at Hope.
Congratulations toScott Milk and LeighBuckley on the birth oftheir son, Ryan BuckleyMilk. Ryan was born onFriday, April 30, 2010, at5:33 a.m. He weighs 9 lbs.14 oz. and is 22 5/8 long.
Don't forget the web!There's a lot of great information on our website, andwe'd love to see you take some time to check it out! Justgo towww.hopelutherancranberry.organd navigate thesite. Give us your thoughts on what you like and whatmight need to be improved. There's a great way toregister for Hope events online now, and it's so easy todo it that you'll want to sign up for everything!
A big thanks to the PR Committee and Larry Schultheis,in particular, for continuing to foster the growth of ourweb. Thanks to Fredie, too, for her posting and updatingexpertise that keeps us all "in the know" about ourcalendar and events at Hope!
Womens Bible Study:Next week is the last week for the Womens Bible
Study.
What: Devotions, Discussion of Rob Bell's Nooma DVD's andFellowshipWhen: Friday morning- May 14Time: 9-11a.m.Childcare: is availableTo join us: email Karen [email protected] call
724-452-5665 to let us know you are interested in attending.Cost: Free
Thanks so much for prayerfully considering joining us
and don't forget to invite friends!!
VOICe News
The VOICe donation box under the coat rack is
available for you to place your new donation itemsfor VOICe. For donations of larger items orfurniture, please contact Karen Johanknecht at724.452.5665 [email protected].
VOICe would like to thank Hope Lutheran Churchfor the continued support over the past year. Yourdonations, prayers, and commitment to VOICe isgreatly appreciated!!
Current VOICe Wish List:
Paper products
Trash bagsFemine products
Liquid laundry soap
Kids cerealGift and Phone cards
Hope is looking for individuals to sign up to mowthe grass; we supply you with the riding mowerYou 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].
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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.
Greg Boros - in need of a heart transplant;friend of Jane &
John GrafPhil - open heart surgery complications;friend of Karen
Beemiller and Peggy Mays
George Dillon - brain cancer; friend of Peggy MaysThe Dillons premie-grandbabiescontinued healingBruce Haney - liver cancer;friend of John and Jean SimsBarb Miller - continued healingEd Tress - heartRebecca Sayre - advanced liver diseaseMary Jean & Donald - cancer treatments;friends of Cathy WhittakerBonnie Fuller - Bob and Hazel Haefners daughterCharlie Moore - motocross accidentNancy Shields - cancer surgery;friend of NadyneJim Crosett - serious truck accident; friend of Marilyn DukeChuck Norris - brain injury and PTSD;Norma Norris son
Steve Bittel - recovering from surgery;Lauries husbandPatricia Bauer - strokes;Janice Schultheis motherMrs. Ankney - heart issuesTom Liwosz - surgery;friend of Roy LeCatesWyatt Morgus - brain tumor (3 yrs. old);friend of Karen
McCarthy
Charlie McKeoughmotorcycle accident;friend of Amy WolfeChrys - heart complications;Marilyn Dukes sisterMitchell - no brain activity (22 yrs. old)Evan - on a medical shipJim Finfrock - health decisionsHelen Still - healthDiane Haag - cancerPastor Harry Souders - recovering from surgerySheri Vuichs mother- unknown illnessBrooks - cancerWilli - breast cancer surgeryJill - depressionJake - lymphomaCleo DeFiore - cancerMarie Teets - cancerRoxane CrosbyWilliard Blocker
Austin Ridge: Iraq; nephew of Bill RidgeAnthony Cerrone: Afghanistan;Nancys nephewJimmy Martin: Iraq;Alyson MorrisseyAdam Sellers:Afghanistan; son of Eric and Cathy
Attendance and Offering:
May 2, 2010
5 p.m.39 Operating Fund: $ 7,967.759 a.m.234 Expansion Fund: $ 3,649.0011 a.m.89
Total: 362 Total: $11,616.75
Sunday School Attendance: 92Sunday School Offering: $ 58.75
The Church Council minutes arenow available for member interestIf you would like to receive a copyof the minutes, please call thechurch office (724.776.3141) oremail the church to place your nameon the distribution list.
Hopes Softball Schedule:
May 16 @ 3 p.m. [NorthPark/Donora Field]
May 23 @ 4:30 p.m. [North Park/Donora Field]
May 30 @ 1 p.m. [Warrendale]1
June 6 @ 1:30 p.m. [North Park/Donora Field]
June 13 @ 1 p.m. [Warrendale]June 20 @ 4 & 5:30 p.m. [Warrendale]
June 27 @ 2:30 p.m. [Warrendale]
July 11 @ 5:30 p.m. [Warrendale]
Photo Permission: May we include you?
Dear Hope Family:
We have attached a photo release form in this issue
of theSpirit of Hope. Our goal is to have each
member/family sign and return the form so that wehave it on file. If you have more than one child,
please feel free to list all names on the line
provided. Multiple adult names may be listed on
one line, as well.
You also will find this form on our website at
www.hopelutherancranberry.org
Please note that permission is not necessary for
photos taken at public events.
Prayer Listfor
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HOPE(FUL) LIST
Have you ever wanted to donate a special gift, either as an
outright gift or perhaps to honor or memorialize someone, to
Hope Lutheran? Here is an opportunity for you to purchase an
item whether small or large. A Hope(ful) List has been compiled
of non-budgetary items requested by various committees, Council,
and staff. Since these are specific requests, we ask that you not
purchase the item directly but rather donate the cost. In addition,
this allows the donor the proper tax deduction. Please do not feel
that you have to donate the entire amount for a gift, any amountyou can donate will be greatly appreciated.
Please review the list to determine how you can best help. Donor
cards are in the Narthex.
Christian Education:-27 TVs (1 donated; need 1 moreapprox. $300)-DVD players (1 donated; need 1 moreapprox. $150)- Whiteboards with easels, size: 4 x 3 (need 4; approx.$175 per set of whiteboard & easel)
Staff:-Additional TV with VHS and DVD player-Digital camera
Stewardship:-Donations / program money (for mailings: stamps,envelopes, etc.)
Worship & Music:-Matching black stoles and cassocks-Kneelers-Handbells-Antiphonal addition to the organ-Adjustable organ bench-Lavabo bowl (a basin) for communion
-Choir robes-Hymnals Worship & Praise (100 donated; need 100more; approx. $10.50 per book)
Several gifts (most of themanonymous) have already beendonated to Hope. Special thanksto all for the following:
GPS System for theYouth
Private donation for the Mission Tripsnext Summer
Donation for QuickBooks
CD Player (two donors)1 TV and DVD player25 Choir ChairsPaging System for the NurserySingle Cup Coffee Maker100 Worship & Praise Songbooks
FREE SEMINAR ON HEALTH AND
WEIGHT MANAGEMENT SCHEDULED
Members of the congregation are invited to attend afree workshop titled Health, Stress and WeightManagement at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, hereat Hope Lutheran. The program will be presentedby Conan J. Shaw B.S., D.C., C.N.C, a CranberryTownship-based chiropractor and clinical
nutritionist.
Dr. Shaw will focus on the biochemistry andscience of overall optimal health, weight loss andthe role of stress in weight gain. In his 12 years ofpractice, Dr. Shaw has focused on clinical nutrition,helping people treat disease through diet change andvitamin therapies. He also sees a significantamount of patients who are managing their weight.
I strive to have people truly understand the reason
for their health concerns, Dr. Shaw said. I amfocused on education about disease and truecorrection of the cause of disease, and thats whatwell talk about during my program at Hope.
Interested people should contact the Hope LutheranChurch office at 724.776.3141 or sign up online atwww.hopelutherancranberry.org.
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RELAY FOR LIFE NEWS:
JOIN HOPE'S RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM TODAY!HELP US MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE FIGHT
AGAINST CANCER!!
We cannot say that cancer has not touched each of our lives insome way!! It may have directly affected a friend, a parent, achild or even yourself. You've seen or felt the pain, stress andheartache that cancer causes. Will you help us make adifference?
If you haven't done so yet, please get yourselves, your friends,your neighbors and anyone else that's interested to signup, help us in raising money, and join us for a family-fun dayof fighting cancer by going towww.relayforlife.org/pacranberry.
The money WE raise at our Relay goes directly towardfighting cancer right here in Cranberry Twp. and surroundingareas in so many ways. Here's just a few..........
TODAY in Pennsylvania....**Over 203 people will be told "YOU HAVE CANCER". TheAmerican Cancer Society can help all of them!**Over 1,900 people will find answers to their questions aboutcancer at 1-800-ACS-2345 and cancer.org.**54 people will have a place to stay while receivingtreatment away from home.**27 people will receive help paying for their cancer-relatedmedications and transportation.**4 cancer patients will receive rides to their treatmentsthrough the Road to Recovery Program.**6 women going through treatment will learn how to care forchanges in their skin and hair, and will regain their self-
confidence through the Look Good, Feel Better Program.**9 people will learn more about treatment options, managingside effects and financial concerns through the I Can CopeProgram.**4 women recently diagnosed with breast cancer will receiveemotional support from someone who's survived the diseasethrough the Reach to Recovery program.**8 people became members of the American Cancer SocietyAction Network, helping us fight back against cancer everyday.**22 people will get the assistance they need to quit smokingby calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW.**1 man will get the emotional support he needs to fight backagainst prostate cancer through the Man to Man Program.
**$100,000 in American Cancer Society research will beconducted looking for new treatment options and potentialcancer breakthroughs.
AND THAT'S JUST TODAY! WILL YOU HELP USMAKE TOMORROW A BETTER DAY FOR EVEN MOREPEOPLE FIGHTING CANCER???
HERE ARE SOME WAYS YOU CAN HELP RIGHT NOW!!1) Sign up online or email me to be on Hope's awesome Relay
For Life Team and start asking others to donate to fight
cancer!
2) Start selling 50/50 Mega Raffle Tickets which will go
towards your personal fundraising efforts (email me for
details and tickets)3)Join Hope's Golf Tournament Committee by emailing me orSue Grabowski, so you can help plan the event.4) Take a more active role in helping our Team get organized
and energized by emailing me or Sue to find out how you can
help.5) Join Sue and I at Cranberry Relay's monthly meetings. Our
next one is on Wed, May 5 at the Municipal Center.6) Go to Pizza Hut, at the Adams Shoppes in Mars 4/25 with a
Fundraiser flyer from the Relay Website. Proceeds benefit
ACS7) Go to Applebees in Cranberry on 4/27 with a Fundraiser
flyer from the Relay Website. Proceeds benefit ACS.8) Sign up for the 2nd Annual Bark For Life Relay and take
your dog with you to Zelienople on May 22. Info online at
Relay website.9) Offer to help with a fundraiser booth at Bark For Life that
will benefit OUR team fundraising or offer to help with our
booth fundraising at the Cranberry Relay For Life, July 17-18
10) Ask a friend to join our Relay team and walk with you.
Email Karen or Sue so we can add them to our email
distribution.
11) Give someone fighting cancer or a cancer survivor a hugTODAY!
RELAY FOR LIFE OF CRANBERRYTOWNSHIP, NORTH BOUNDARY
PARK, JULY 17-18, 2010
The Rege HarbisonMemorial GoldTournament Committee
will be meeting on Monday,May 17, 2010, at 7:00 p.m.at Hope Lutheran Church.
If you are interested in helping us plan this funand meaningful event, please join us at our Maymeeting!
May 12, 2010
Captive FreeConcert
7:00 p.m.
St. JohnLutheran
Church in Mars,PA
(420 Beaver Street)