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PERSONNELPERSONNELPERSONNEL Submitted by Linda Deegan Personnel Ruling ElderSubmitted by Linda Deegan Personnel Ruling ElderSubmitted by Linda Deegan Personnel Ruling Elder
The Personnel Commi!ee would like to note that October is Pastor Apprecia"on
Month. Please take the "me to express your gra"tude to Dave for all he does for
Hope Church.
· The Annual CROP hunger walk will be October 11th at 1:00pm
· Rowandan Peacemaker Pastor Bizimana will be speaking on Friday October 16th at 6pm in the Hope
Presbyterian Gym.
· Bunko Night October 23, at 5:00 pm
· Stewardship Sunday is October 25th, Join us for a special breakfast between services
· A Safe Halloween Party Wednesday October 28th from 6:30-7:30
· Annual Pie Feed Sunday November 1st.
A MESSAGE OF HOPEA MESSAGE OF HOPEA MESSAGE OF HOPE
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF HOPE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Happy Birthday!Happy Birthday!Happy Birthday!
Emma Rose 10/03
Efrain Arias 10/07
Kylie Comba 10/08
Valerie Gunderson 10/08
Mary Ann Thompson 10/08
Robert Witzel 10/09
Callie Deegan 10/10
Monica Rose 10/11
Lin Briley 10/13
Linda Deegan 10/15
Pat S"gge 10/15
Eunice Cho 10/16
Lisa Ashby 10/16
Alyssa Bizzarri 10/18
Jeane!e Gillis 10/19
Nelson Matsumura 10/19
Sharon Neubauer 10/19
Cade Ahrenholtz 10/21
Roselyn Kenkel 10/22
Howard Miller 10/24
Alyce Riley 10/24
Norma Bintner 10/26
Sue Phillips 10/26
Michael Schmit 10/27
Jerry Denkinger 10/27
Thomas Deegan 10/28
Allen Kenny 10/30
OCTOBER 2015 –VOLUME 10
SERMON TOPICS · October 4, 2015
“Jesus Save Us”
Matthew 19: 3-12
· October 11, 2015
“I Can’t, But We Can”
Acts 9:32-43
· October 18, 2015
Sarah Martin Speaking
“The Perils of a Prosperous Condition”
Deuteronomy 8: 10-18
· October 25, 2015
Consecration Sunday
“Fear, Give, Pray”
Acts 10:1-8
Hope Presbyterian ChurchHope Presbyterian ChurchHope Presbyterian Church Loving God, Loving Others, Living in GraceLoving God, Loving Others, Living in GraceLoving God, Loving Others, Living in Grace
SIENA FRANCIS WOMEN’S SHELTERSIENA FRANCIS WOMEN’S SHELTERSIENA FRANCIS WOMEN’S SHELTER –Quarterly Women’s Retreat
It was a beau"ful day on Saturday, September 12th
, for the first women’s retreat Hope has
sponsored at the Siena-Francis house! Twenty-three women from Siena-Francis House
along with Judy Klostermeyer, Nancy Mi!elbrun, Cheryl Sisk and Thelma Symanietz from
Hope Church - shared "me, thoughts, beliefs and music – in a mini-retreat which lasted for
1 ½ hours (from 1:30-3 p.m.). The theme was SeaSide Escape, and the women were greeted
with leis and hugs as they entered. Hope women used this theme a few years ago!
Pineapples, shells, fish, flowers and ne&ng decorated the area, lending an ocean focus to the retreat. The
women then enjoyed fellowship and Bible study based on Psalm 46:10, “Be s"ll, and know that I am God.”
The group discussed the journey of Sarah during her adult life, from Sarai to Sarah. Not only did God change
her name, but gave her hope and changed her en"re life as she became the Mother of a Na"on. During this
"me, ten children were kept busy with games and cra's, supervised by Hope friends, Jennifer Dunford and
Phyllis Phillips.
Hope will be hos"ng a women’s retreat at Siena-Francis house once every quarter to bring the Holy Spirit to
these women and help them enjoy a couple of hours of solitude from their life issues. We have a need for
women who would like to help with these retreats and also women or families that would like to help with
the children. Please prayerfully consider helping with this program. If interested please contact Cheryl Sisk/
or Kathy Andersen at 402-330-3568 or [email protected].
New Born Baby Needs at the Siena Francis Shelter
At this "me there are New Born Babies at the Shelter and another one on the way. They are in need of some
new items for these newborn babies. Below is a suggested list of the things that they could use. There will
be a basket in the Narthex. Thank you so much.
Baby Wash Baby Thermometer Nasal Aspirator Baby Bo!les
Baby Lo"on Sleepers Baby Washcloths Baby Socks
Baby Powder Nail Clippers for Babies Baby Towel Onesies
Comb & Brush Receiving Blankets Sleep Sacks for Baby Burp cloths
Newborn Diapers Bassinet Sheets Binkies (that clip on) Baby Blanket
SIENA FRANCIS HOUSE THANK YOU CARDS SIENA FRANCIS HOUSE THANK YOU CARDS SIENA FRANCIS HOUSE THANK YOU CARDS An on-going volunteer ac"vity that you can really get your
HANDS into….wri"ng thank-you notes at Siena-Francis House. On-site training is provided at no cost! We
have a wonderful group that helps out and conversa"on is always lively and entertaining. Help is greatly
appreciated! Please contact Janie Botsch at [email protected] - and you will be put on the email list.
SIENA FRANCIS HOUSE MEAL SERVING SIENA FRANCIS HOUSE MEAL SERVING SIENA FRANCIS HOUSE MEAL SERVING Hope Church has a once-a- month ministry of serving meals at Siena
Francis House – we are scheduled (nearly) every 1st
Saturday of each month. Time invested is only a few
hours (4 pm-7 pm) and the signup sheet is located in the Narthex on the side table. What could be easier?
Please sign up to help serve….it is such a worthwhile project and one that Hope Church has embraced
wholeheartedly! AND if you are interested in you and your family, friends or small group taking over a
month (all by yourselves), please contact Cheryl Sisk at 402-659-5344 or email [email protected] to find
out details. Our next meal to be served will be November 7th, so sign up to help out!
Those serving for September were Kathy Andersen, Ken Anderson, Dave Fehr, Lillian Fehr, Ka"e Grenawalt,
Kris"n Holstein and her friend Eva, Tony Miller, Cheryl Sisk, and Mike Sisk.
MISSIONMISSIONMISSION Submitted by Brian Claus Submitted by Brian Claus Submitted by Brian Claus SESSION HIGHLIGHTS SESSION HIGHLIGHTS SESSION HIGHLIGHTS Submitted by Jayne Molacek Clerk of SessionSubmitted by Jayne Molacek Clerk of SessionSubmitted by Jayne Molacek Clerk of Session
Finance Report for August, 2015 was approved. Minutes of Regular Session Meeting on August 18, 2015 and e-mail vote on August 26, 2015 were approved. August Clerk’s Report was approved. Motion from Fellowship Committee to hold the annual pie feed on Sunday, November 1, 2015 after both services. Seconded and carried. Motion from Fellowship Committee to hold Bunko Night on Friday, October 23, 2015 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Seconded and carried. Motion from Building and Grounds to proceed with the sanctuary chair order as described in Building and Grounds Report with four to eight weeks delivery. All the money for the chairs has been received. Seconded and carried. Motion from Building and Grounds to have Fall Cleaning Day on Saturday, October 17, 2015 beginning at 8:30 a.m. Seconded and carried. Motion from Outreach Committee to change the time and location of the October 20, 2015 session meeting to 6:00 p.m. in the sanctuary to receive new members. Seconded and carried. Motion from Youth Ministry to have permission to set up a table with samples of Eileen’s cookies on October 11 and October 18th during fellowship. Seconded and carried. Motion from Youth Ministry to allow the kids to sing during the first service on Consecration Sunday. Seconded and carried. Motion from Children’s Ministry to add Sunday, October 11, 2015 to the calendar or presentation of Third Grade Bibles. Seconded and carried.
AVERAGE ATTENDANCE FOR AUGUST: 174
The work of this committee is to support the mission and ministry of Hope, by caring for the concrete,
physical founda"on of the congrega"onal life. We support everyone!
Thanks:
*Ron S"gge for comple"ng the parking lot stripping a'er the roofers trailer was moved and
for paint touch up on the gym floor.
*HD for JC workers for removing three dead trees from the parking lot island. Terry Wiese,
Lorin Toman, Terry Kendrick, Kurt Briley, Ron S"gge and Mike Molacek
Punch list discussion:
*Bike Rack placement discussed.
*Tree trunk patches will be researched by Kurt.
*Entry keys will be completed soon.
*2016 Budget was discussed and Mike forwarded to Dave Fehr on Finance.
*The sanctuary chair fund has reached our goal. Thank you to all who chose to donate! The commi!ee decided on
the Millennia Series Chairs from Bertolini Sanctuary Sea"ng. The chairs have bookracks with cupholders, card pockets
and interlocks. The fabric is called Heartland Charcoal with a Silver Vein frame finish. The frame and foam warranty is
20 years, and the frame finish is five years. The fabric comes with protectant and can be cleaned with a damp cloth.
No fabric warranty but Bertolini has fabric on chairs in the church market over thirty years. Our order will be for 260
chairs including two chair dollies. Total cost -- $16,720.80.
*We discussed the sanctuary projector replacement. We will use AVI Systems, the company that installed our current
projectors. The current projectors are 3000 Lumen XGA resolu"on (1024 x 768) models. We chose the CP-WU8451
Hitachi. This is a 5000 lumen HD model. Installed cost for all three is $11,499.00. The unit has a three year warranty
and lamp life is 2,500 hours. Our research found a lampless, laser light unit that has a 20,000 hour life but is cost
prohibi"ve for $743.00 more per unit. Hope received a $3,833.00 dona"on on August 30 for one projector. Also, a
congrega"on family donated $4,000 to the chair/or as needed fund. Music and Worship has $480.00 for the projectors
in their budget line.
HD for JC September-none, consider the Trolley Ride November - holiday
October 17 - Fall Cleaning Day December - holiday
BUILDING & GROUNDSBUILDING & GROUNDSBUILDING & GROUNDS Submitted by Mike MolacekSubmitted by Mike MolacekSubmitted by Mike Molacek
Mike and I would like to thank our church family for all of the prayers, phone
calls, cards, gi' cards, meals, flowers, hugs, and those who came to the
hospital to be with Mike during my recent back surgery. This was all
appreciated. God has richly blessed Mike and I over the years with our church
family and their friendship. Your care helped me through surgery and my
ongoing recovery.
Blessings to all of you,
Mike & Jayne
Jayne and Mike Molacek
RWANDAN PEACEMAKER TO SHARE HOPE AND FORGIVENESSRWANDAN PEACEMAKER TO SHARE HOPE AND FORGIVENESSRWANDAN PEACEMAKER TO SHARE HOPE AND FORGIVENESS
On October 16, Hope church is honored to host Rev. Jerome Bizimana, a leading
Presbyterian pastor in Rwanda, who will speak on hope and forgiveness. The Social
Jus"ce and Peacemaking Commi!ee of our presbytery is sponsoring this highly
enlightening event and have invited Hope’s congrega"on to a!end.
Pastor Bizimana has something to say to us about forgiveness. He surely knows more
about forgiveness than we do a'er living through the 1994 slaughter of over 800,000
Rwandans! The 100-day Rwandan genocide was an historic, gruesome event.
Rev. Bizimana is one of ten peacemakers visi"ng our country this fall. You can read about him at
h!ps://www.pcusa.org/news/2015/8/3/rwandan-peacemaker-share-hope-and-forgiveness-us-v/
The event will be Friday, October 16 at 6:00 PM in the Hope Presbyterian Church gym. The meal will be
catered by Table Grace Cafe, which is a downtown restaurant that works solely on dona"ons so that anyone
can afford to dine. Many people have raved about the food at Table Grace. The Social Jus"ce and
Peacemaking Commi!ee will cover the cost for Hope congrega"on members. However, even though there
will be no specific charge…there will be a dona"on bowl on the buffet line. Pay what you can and what you
feel is right.
The commi!ee would like a headcount, so if you would like to a!end, please RSVP by Sunday October 11 to
Carol Rudesill [email protected] or call 402-895-4044.
We hope you will join us as we hear a perspec"ve of how God’s word has spread through hope and peace
throughout the globe.
The Annual CROP Hunger walk will be upon us before we know it. This year the CROP walk is Oct 11 star"ng
at 1pm at Luther Memorial Lutheran Church at 61st
and Western north of UNO. CROP Hunger Walks are
community-wide events sponsored by Church World Service and organized by religious groups, businesses,
schools and others to raise funds to end hunger in the U.S. and around the world. There are signup sheets in
the front lobby as well as pledge sheets will be handed out in Sunday school classes. You can always contact
Chuck Lundquist at [email protected] or 402-321-1026 if you are interested in signing up. It is
an enjoyable walk in a beau"ful Omaha neighborhood and a great way to help put an end to world hunger.
Or if you are unable to par"cipate in the walk, but would like to donate to this great cause to help end
hunger, please see one of the Middle School or Senior High youth to make a pledge for their walk.
For more informa"on on the October CROP Walk go to www.cwsglobal.org
FINANCEFINANCEFINANCE Submitted by Dave Fehr Submitted by Dave Fehr Submitted by Dave Fehr
Stewardship Sunday is just around the corner on Oct. 25th
. Please mark your calendar
for this special day for Hope Church. A special breakfast will be served in between
services and games/prizes will be available for the children.
Thanks goes to the tes"monial presenters listed below who have graciously agreed to
talk about what the future of Hope means to them.
Sept. 27th
(one service) Sco! and Sarah Gensler
Oct. 4th
(one service ) Gale Hanson
Oct. 11th
9:00 a.m. Diane Huerta
10:30 a.m. Janie Botsch
Oct. 18th
9:00 a.m. Evere! and Avis Kelley
10:30 a.m. Lori Arias
Stewardship le!ers should have arrived in your mailbox! Enclosed was the 2016 pledge card. Please prayerfully
consider what you can contribute towards the life of the church. If you did not receive a le!er please contact the Hope
office at 402-895-4044.
The proposed budget for 2016 is $525, 190. This budget amount is to help support our church for
an Associate Pastor, children and youth programs and mission involvement. You should have
received a self- addressed envelope with your pledge card to be used if you are unable to be at
Hope on October 25. With keeping the budget in mind, please think about increasing your pledge by
15%. This will be a good goal to shoot towards. Thank you for your careful thought!
Exci"ng things are in the works at Hope Church. With the money being given for the chair fund, the Building and
Grounds Commi!ee is ge&ng close to ordering new chairs for the Sanctuary. The Associate Pastor Nomina"ng
Commi!ee is in the process of searching for an Associate Pastor. Having an Associate Pastor will help increase the
quality of our spiritual journey in so many ways. I have talked to people in other churches that have said the main
reason they go to their church is because of their Chris"an Educa"on Director or their Associate Pastor, which
reinforces my belief that this addi"on to Hope Church will have a posi"ve impact on Hope Church.
The proposed budget for Hope Church for 2016 is $525,190. There were increases in the Building and Grounds budget
(our building is ge&ng older), in the Mission budget (to reflect the values of our congrega"on), and of course in the
Personnel budget for the Associate Pastor posi"on. We basically need to “pay it forward” for the Associate Pastor as it
will take a while to get the ball rolling with benefits of the Associate Pastor while we will have the expenses up front.
Prayerfully consider increasing your 2015 pledge by 15% to cover these increases to carry out Gods work.
Mary Sevory, from the Presbyterian Founda"on is coming to talk to the congrega"on at Hope
on Sunday, Nov. 8th
at 10am. Mary can talk about Wills, Estate Planning, Trusts, and
Endowment Plans. This will be an educa"onal and interes"ng seminar. Mark it on your
calendar; this could be beneficial to your financial planning.
SWORDSWORDSWORD Submitted by Donelle ThomasSubmitted by Donelle ThomasSubmitted by Donelle Thomas
Date 9:00am 10:30am
Greeters Coordinator Diane Huerta Coordinator Thelma Symanietz
October 4, 2015 June & Jerry Denkinger
October 11, 2015 Donelle Thomas Ruby Thornwall
October 18, 2015 Jayne & Mike Molacek
October 25, 2015 Cheryl & Larry Palmer Cheryl Swalberg
Ushers Coordinator Diane Huerta Coordinator Thelma Symanietz
October 4, 2015 Thelma Symanietz & Nancy Mi"elbrun
October 11, 2015 Kelly Klopp & John Klopp Sandra Kay & Nancy Mi"lebrun
October 18, 2015 Sandra Kay & Diane Huerta Terry & Denise Kendrick
October 25, 2015 Judy & Ron Bruening Denise Kendrick & Thelma Symanietz
Liturgist Coordinator Bobbie Geiger Coordinator Thelma Symanietz
October 4, 2015 Michael Davis
October 11, 2015 Troy Kaup Susie Karnik
October 18, 2015 Terry Kendrick
October 25, 2015 Ma" Van Hook Terry Kendrick
Audio Coordinator Niki Frerichs Coordinator Niki Frerichs
October 4, 2015 Dale Brewer
October 11, 2015 Chuck Lundquist Tyler Thraen
October 18, 2015 Wayne Fry Dale Brewer
October 25, 2015 Dale Brewer Wayne Fry
Visual Coordinator Pam Purchase Coordinator Niki Frerichs
October 4, 2015 Rich Roberts
October 11, 2015 Pam Purchase Kelsey Thraen
October 18, 2015 Hugh Carter Paula Washka
October 25, 2015 Pam Purchase Traci Cha"en
Communion Servers October 4, 2015 Mark Canady, John Klopp, Barb & Bill Ryan
10:30am
SESSION COMMITTEE EMAIL
Paula Washka Caregiving [email protected]
Jani Randall Youth Ministry [email protected]
Lin Briley Fellowship [email protected]
Brian Claus Mission [email protected]
Darci Davis Children’s [email protected]
Linda Deegan Personnel [email protected]
Dave Fehr Finance [email protected]
Niki Frerichs Music & Worship [email protected]
Mike Molacek Building & Grounds [email protected]
Carol Rudesill Adult Ministry [email protected]
Donelle Thomas SWORD [email protected]
Matt Van Hook Outreach [email protected]
Dave Matsumura Moderator [email protected]
Jayne Molacek Clerk of Session [email protected]
Pantry of HopePantry of HopePantry of Hope
SUBMITTED BY MIKE MOLECEKSUBMITTED BY MIKE MOLECEKSUBMITTED BY MIKE MOLECEK
Did you know that every day, nearly 247,000
Nebraskans don’t know when or where they
will get their next meal, and more than one-
third of them are children. This means 13.2
percent of the popula"on are insecure,
including 97,080 children.
Hope’s Pantry con"nues helping our
community. 56 food items were distributed
from August 20 – September 18, 2015. The
Pantry exists to help hungry people. Your
generous dona"ons help those in need.
Foods that you enjoy at your house are perfect
to donate. We make good use of all non-
perishable items. Currently granola bars, pasta
sauce, canned fruit and soup are needed.
Thanks to everyone who donates to the Pantry.
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STAFF POSITION EMAIL
Dave Matsumura Pastor [email protected]
Luke Furman 1st Service Director [email protected]
Ulette Bonner 2nd Service Director [email protected]
Deb Miller Office Administrator [email protected]
Carol Rudesill Interim ED [email protected]
Jayne Molacek Treasurer [email protected]
Mike Huerta Custodian [email protected]
Zoey Devney Nursery
Church LeadershipChurch LeadershipChurch Leadership
He changes the times and the seasons.
Daniel 2:21
JOIN US FOR A WOMEN’S DAY OF FUN AND FELLOWSHIPJOIN US FOR A WOMEN’S DAY OF FUN AND FELLOWSHIPJOIN US FOR A WOMEN’S DAY OF FUN AND FELLOWSHIP
WHEN : SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2015WHEN : SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2015WHEN : SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2015
9:00 AM TO 3:00 PM9:00 AM TO 3:00 PM9:00 AM TO 3:00 PM
WHERE: CHALCO HILLS RECREATION CENTER, 8901 S 154 StWHERE: CHALCO HILLS RECREATION CENTER, 8901 S 154 StWHERE: CHALCO HILLS RECREATION CENTER, 8901 S 154 St
COST: $14.00COST: $14.00COST: $14.00
Plan now to attend Lavender Springs SPA day.
Be reminded of God’s faithfulness, and the power of connecting with other women.
Journey through Psalms and learn to share with our great listener, GOD! Relax and be spiritually nourished!
Lunch, snacks, and a project to bless the women of Siena Francis house is included in the cost.
Invite friends, family and co-workers.
For information contact Julie Reeks at [email protected] or 402-880-0042, Linda Reffert
at [email protected] or 402-676-3230 or Carol Rudesill at [email protected] or 402-598-1890.
Women with children may find it difficult to attend our Lavender SPA day. We want to do all we can to make
this work for anyone who would like to be there. If childcare would be needed by you or someone you know,
or if you might be willing to help care for children so someone can attend.
Contact Carol Rudesill at [email protected] or 402-598-1890.
This is a wonderful opportunity to be blessed by being a blessing.
Children’s Education Children’s Education Children’s Education Submitted by Darci DavisSubmitted by Darci DavisSubmitted by Darci Davis
We are excited to have the new school year underway. Thanks to all who have stepped up in various roles in
educa"on this year. We have seasoned veterans and rookies to make this a year filled with “Grace and
Gra"tude” for our students.
A few items of note for the coming month:
Sunday, October 11 third grade students will receive a Bible of their own. This is possible thanks to a legacy of
the Epperson family and their children. We are thankful for their generosity in con"nuing the gi' of pu&ng
God’s word into the hands of our children. The Bibles will be presented at the 9:00 worship service.
Wednesday, October 28 from 6:30-7:30 we will sponsor a Safe Halloween Party. Anyone who would like to set
up a table of goodies, donate items, or be involved in any way, please contact MaryEllen Gumbert or Kellie
Groetsema. More informa"on can be found elsewhere in this newsle!er.
Finally, if you have a child in Sunday School, you have hopefully seen the “Faith, Hope, and Love” envelopes for
the children’s offering. Offerings given September through November will support Families in Need. We will
talk to the kids during opening each week to foster the spirit of mission and what they can do to be the hands
and feet of Christ.
If you have ideas or ques"ons about children’s educa"on at Hope or would like to be involved in children’s
educa"on, please contact Darci Davis at 402-995-1255.
YOUTHYOUTHYOUTH Submitted by Jani Billups Submitted by Jani Billups Submitted by Jani Billups
Thanks to all of the families who participated in our Survivor teens vs. parents night. Sadly, the adults did NOT win, but it
was a close competition throughout the afternoon, with the teens pulling out a victory during the final event. Win or lose,
a good time was had by all!
Our first fundraiser will be kicking off during the month of October. Our youth will be selling Eileen's cookie
dough. Youth families will be receiving packets with the order forms and instructions at the beginning of
the month. Watch for our youth in October during fellowship time in the gym at their sample booth. They
will be excited to share a taste with you. The dough will be delivered before the Thanksgiving holiday.
On October 11, our youth will participate in the annual CROP walk for
hunger. We will meet after second service to carpool to this event. We usually stop and grab
some fast food on the way. Watch for emails with further logistical details.
The middle school youth group kicked off at the end of September with a parent meeting. We
shared a draft of the calendar for the year as well as preliminary mission trip information. If you were unable to attend, but
would like the information, please email Jani Randall at [email protected].
The high school youth group kicked off with a barbecue at Kellie Groetsema's home. Youth brainstormed an impressive list
of possible activities that they would like to be involved with. More information will be out soon with that schedule.
WOMEN’S PRAYER GROUP WOMEN’S PRAYER GROUP WOMEN’S PRAYER GROUP This year the Women’s Prayer Group will study the book Soul Keeping by
John Ortberg, a Presbyterian pastor, speaker and best-selling author. This book focuses on how we can
care for the most important part of ourselves to create las"ng peace and a deeper more meaningful
rela"onship with God. In addi"on to the study, emphasis is put on building friendships and cul"va"ng
a healthier prayer life. We will meet 1 ½ to 2-hours Monday, October 26 at 6:30 pm at the home
of Kathy Andersen - 3727 S. 118th St – 402-330-3568. Please contact Linda Reffert at
[email protected] or Julie Reeks at [email protected] for more informa"on or to sign up and get a book.
WOMEN ON WEDNESDAYS WOMEN ON WEDNESDAYS WOMEN ON WEDNESDAYS Come from 1:00-2:00 pm OR 6:30-7:30 pm. These two groups will begin October 7.
Strengthen your rela"onships with other women by studying women of the Bible. Readings each week
focus on one woman's life with five days of short readings – or do all five readings in about an hour in one
day. Contact Carol Rudesill at 402-598-1890 if you need informa"on.
HOPE II HOPE II HOPE II will meet October 9, 2015 at noowill meet October 9, 2015 at noowill meet October 9, 2015 at noonnn. Our hosts will be Terry & Mary Ellen Gumbert and Larry & Cheryl
Palmer providing dessert. The program is a presenta"on by the Opera"on Lifesaver Representa"ve for this
district on UP Railway. The group welcomes all to meet with us and join in the fun and bring a dish to share. If
you do not hear from our callers Fritz Donahoo, Beanie Huston, or Ruth Tucker the week of the mee"ng, let us
know. Hope II s"ll needs some hosts for November 13, (has a program), January 8, and March 11, so say yes to
this need and have some fun. For further informa"on contact Chuck Bulger at 402-861-1904 or email
AdULT BIBLE STUDY WITH CHUCK BULGER AdULT BIBLE STUDY WITH CHUCK BULGER AdULT BIBLE STUDY WITH CHUCK BULGER will resume Oct. 11, 2015. We will start our study in 1
Kings chapter 3. We read straight from the Bible trying to learn and have some fun in the process. All
adults are welcome. For further informa"on contact Chuck Bulger 402-861-1904 or email
THE PAGE TURNER BOOK CLUB THE PAGE TURNER BOOK CLUB THE PAGE TURNER BOOK CLUB The Page Turners will meet Oct. 13, at 10:30am in the church library to discuss
“anointed” by Patricia Haley. The book is available on the table to the right as you come in the church.
If you take a book, please sign your name and the code for the book taken. The Library has cracked
down on late books, so all books need to be back at an Omaha Library by a week a'er we meet. All
book lovers are welcome and expect a lively fun discussion. The book is loosely based on King David, a
mighty Biblical warrior who had God’s favor and a dis"nc"ve purpose, but was plagued with personal
problems, family failures, and sinful choices. Dave Mitchell is relishing the success of his start up
company, DMI. Success has come at a tremendous price on the home front. the closeness he once shared with
his wife of twelve years is gone. Dave spends most of his "me working, while Madeline is struggling with
balancing her job and home. When she elects to take "me off and let Dave run the business, their lives are
forever changed. Revered by others as a man of strong faith, Dave is not above tempta"on. His professional
rela"onship with his new secretary eventually crosses the line. Madeline is crushed when she discovers, but she
has sacrificed too much already to let go. She digs her heels in, refusing to give up her marriage, her family, her
company, or the place in Dave’s heart. A couple of reading guide ques"ons: How can Dave be a solid man of God
and sin so easily? Does his mistake dilute his rela"onship with God?
Forgiveness isn’t easy but can be libera"ng, healthy, and powerful. Is it difficult to embrace a joyous future while
holding on to wounds of the past? Is there anyone you need to forgive in order to embrace your future?
For further informa"on contact Georgia Bulger, 402-861-1904 or email [email protected] .
THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY People o'en comment on Pastor Dave’s extensive Bible knowledge,
which he shares each Thursday at 10:00 am. The group moves from verse to verse in order to
soak up some of that knowledge. Bring a friend, grab coffee or tea in the office and head to the
Hope library for this informal "me of study and sharing lives. In the current study Luke tells
how as Jesus travels He teaches, preaches, heals the sick and brings hope to the discouraged.
He seeks those who were obedient and faithful. Be a part of this faithful group on Thursdays!
EDUCATION NEWSEDUCATION NEWSEDUCATION NEWS Submitted by Carol RudesillSubmitted by Carol RudesillSubmitted by Carol Rudesill
If you have ques"ons about Educa"on Programs for Children, Youth or Adults, please contact Interim
Educa"on Coordinator Carol Rudesill at [email protected] or 402-598-1890.
Students in preschool through grade 7 can pick a prize each "me they a!end Sunday
School five "mes or they bring a friend. The students can also get a prize a'er
comple"ng Stewardship Booklets. These will be explained in class and sent home in
early October. The booklets can be returned and shown to a teacher on Consecra"on Sunday, October 25 (or
some"me in November) to get a prize.
ENVELOPES ENVELOPES ENVELOPES were given to students with informa"on about our fall Sunday School offering to
help FAMILIES IN NEED this Christmas. Each year Hope Youth shop for these families early in
December and gi's are delivered in "me for Christmas. We hope the envelopes remind
students to love others and to be generous. They might share part of their allowance or any
money they earn or get as gi's.
KIDS LIBRARY IS NOW READY! KIDS LIBRARY IS NOW READY! KIDS LIBRARY IS NOW READY! THANK YOU to Building and Grounds commi!ee for our newly painted
Children’s Worship and More room. The room is also the home of our Children’s Library.
THANK YOU to the people who donated new library shelves and the person who secured
them in place. THANK YOU to all the people who moved the books and other materials
which are now available for check-out by families. See the clip board outside the room.
PRESCHOOL THROUGH GRADE 5 PRESCHOOL THROUGH GRADE 5 PRESCHOOL THROUGH GRADE 5 students gather in the Worship and More room at 8:50
Sunday mornings to get energized with music before heading to class. Our awesome new
curriculum offers resources that are fun for kids at h!p://www.growinggracegra"tude.org/for-
the-home.html. Students can read and hear weekly stories on their favorite device. We look
forward to hearing from parents about how their kids enjoy this new learning op"on.
Children in preschool to grade 2 are invited to Worship And More at 10:30 am as of
October 11. Children will learn things to help them par"cipate in worship - including
music and prayers. They will review lessons taught at 9:00 a.m. and have "me for
recrea"on and games.
MIDDLE SCHOOLMIDDLE SCHOOLMIDDLE SCHOOL students have been learning about “Grace and Gra"tude” and Stewardship. They will soon
do a Pay-It-Forward ac"vity to express Gra"tude. In November they will explore Faith and Science.
December the focus will be on Christmas! Teachers welcome student ques"ons as they challenge the
thinking of our students in grades 6-8. OUR CONFIRMATION PROGRAM OUR CONFIRMATION PROGRAM OUR CONFIRMATION PROGRAM is designed to assist youth in personal faith development and prepare them
for membership at Hope Presbyterian Church. Please contact Carol Rudesill at 402-598-1890 or
Josh Widman at 402-651-4366 if interested. This “Journey to Discipleship” program meets at
9:00 am Sundays and requires strong commitment on the part of students and their families.
SENIOR HIGH STUDENTS SENIOR HIGH STUDENTS SENIOR HIGH STUDENTS and their excited new teachers have been doing the important work of ge&ng
acquainted. They are working to make decisions about what really meets the students’ needs
at this stage in their lives. All students in grades 9-12 are welcome to bring friends, along
with ideas and ques"ons - and then to stay and worship with their friends!
Pastor’s PenPastor’s PenPastor’s Pen
Dear Friends,
I’ve been thinking about the things that move us. You
have heard me say that the changing colors of the
leaves and their subsequent fall from limb to ground
remind me of death and the cold dark winter days that
follow, yet for many people fall is their favorite "me of
year. They rejoice in the colors, glorying in the
brightness of the varied colors; the deep reds and
brilliant yellows, cheery oranges and rich golds. They
marvel at the forms of the limbs that are revealed once
the leaves have fallen and find refreshment in the tasks
of fall; memories of childhood and reminders that they
are alive. I find that I can now revel a li!le in the beauty
in the colors as I take the "me to look closely and
accept the fact that this process of change has been
repea"ng itself for genera"ons.
We’re entering our Stewardship season, a season that
has been repeated for genera"ons. We were once
primarily an agricultural society and harvest "me was
when farmers received the majority of their income. It
was a "me when we acknowledged that though we
sowed the seed, God provided the water and nutrients,
helping that seed to grow into a plant bearing hundreds
of new seed to sustain us through the next year. It has
been our custom to honor God with the first fruits of
the harvest.
Here at Hope we take this "me to acknowledge our
reliance upon God for the past, faithfully giving our
offerings through the end of the year and we pledge a
por"on towards what we hope for the future; funding
our dreams and plans in the coming year as our
statement of faith in God who goes with us into the
future. This process has been going on for genera"ons.
Each year we thank God for providing us wonderful
lives and we pledge in hope, an"cipa"on and faith that
God will con"nue to provide in the coming year.
What moves you about this coming year? What hopes
and dreams do you have for yourself and for our
church? Will our hopes and dreams move us to stretch
our faith to increase our pledges? If not perhaps we
aren’t dreaming and hoping for enough. Perhaps we’ve
forgo!en that God brought us through this past year
and with God’s help our future is bright and secure.
My hopes and dreams for this coming year include
rebuilding the younger part of our popula"on. Our
children, youth and young families are now a much
smaller propor"on of our total congrega"on and we
have become imbalanced and unhealthy in that
imbalance. I have high hopes that we can address that
imbalance and come back into a more healthy and
vibrant ra"o.
I am also hopeful that we can increase the quality of our
worship experiences in the coming year. Worship
needs to become the first priority in our lives because it
empowers us to do everything else. For a while I had it
backward, believing that educa"on was the primary
mover and strength builder in our lives. I no longer
believe that and have hopes to strengthen our worship
experiences thereby strengthening all our other
programs, from educa"on to mission to stewardship to
discipleship.
Will you join me as we thank God for all that God has
done and pledge for our future as we trust God to
con"nue the journey with us? I look forward to your
response as we finish out this year and move into 2016.
Thank you.
Blessings Abound!
Dave
Pastor Dave
MISSION SPOTLIGHT OF THE MONTHMISSION SPOTLIGHT OF THE MONTHMISSION SPOTLIGHT OF THE MONTH SUBMITTED BY BRIAN CLAUSSUBMITTED BY BRIAN CLAUSSUBMITTED BY BRIAN CLAUS
Church World Service
Church World Service (CWS) was born in 1946, in the a'ermath of World War II.
Seventeen denomina"ons came together to form an agency "to do in
partnership what none of us could hope to do as well alone." The mission: Feed
the hungry, clothe the naked, heal the sick, comfort the aged, shelter the homeless. CWS has worked for nearly seven
decades with one goal: building a world where there is enough for all. They affirm the power of individuals and
communi"es to take ownership of their future. CWS meets them right where they are, helping them create solu"ons
they can maintain – and build on. That means a refugee family who is able to start a new life. Or someone rebuilding
a'er disaster finds safety with dignity.
CWS has a mandate to improve lives for the most marginalized and vulnerable people in the world. We approach this
as holis"cally as possible. They understand that policies and prejudices keep the world’s poor and vulnerable in a cycle
of injus"ce and poverty. So they advocate for changes in policy, and help those they serve to ensure their voices are
heard. CWS was created as a response to an emergency. They recognize the world’s poor are most vulnerable to
disaster, and they work both to prevent and to respond to calami"es.
CWS will not achieve our mission of promo"ng peace and jus"ce and eradica"ng hunger and poverty, without
addressing basic needs like food, water and community infrastructure. CWS serves those who can no longer remain in
their homes. For refugees and the displaced, they provide care and accompaniment.
Today the Immigra"on and Refugee Program of CWS is a vital, interna"onally-recognized opera"on, having rese!led
nearly half a million refugees since its incep"on. Over the years the success stories have been many. One of the first
was in Algeria in North Africa. Over four years, using more than 5 million human-days of volunteer labor, some 20
million forest and fruit trees were planted to anchor the soil against nature's persistent erosion. In India, CWS helped
countless villages construct reservoirs, dig wells, and lay irriga"on systems. The result: "drought insurance" and
improved food produc"on.
This organiza"on also sponsors the annual CROP (Chris"an Rural Overseas Program) Walk that Hope par"cipates in
every October to combat world hunger.
For more informa"on on Church World Service, see their website h!p://www.cwsglobal.org/
FELLOWSHIP Submitted by Lin Briley
Thanks to all of our great helpers who came early to help set up the tents, tables and chairs and the bounce
house for our annual church picnic. We had a wonderful lunch and fellowship "me. The kids had a great
"me with the bounce house, face pain"ng and a visit from the Kona Ice Truck, which served ice cones.
Thanks to Molly Davis for her face pain"ng talents. Thanks also to all the families who helped out and
brought food to share. We served approximately 146 people (that is 51 more than last year). Of course, a
special thank you to the ladies on the Fellowship Commi!ee for all their work in se&ng up the picnic. A big thank you
also to everyone who helped take down the bounce house, tents, tables and chairs and with all the clean up. It takes a
whole church to put on a picnic. It is great to see everyone come together and spend "me with others.
The Fellowship Commi!ee sponsors a card party that meets once a month at church to play Pitch, “31” or your
favorite card game. We meet on the second Thursday of the month at 1:00 pm at church. We can teach you how to
play if you have not played before. They are simple games. Contact Lin Briley at [email protected] or 402-660-6834
if you are interested or have ques"ons. We usually have about 20 a!end.
Be sure to mark your calendar for the next Bunko night to be held Friday, October 23rd
at 5:30 pm at the
church.
Fellowship will be sponsoring our tradi"onal annual Pie Feed on Sunday November 1st following both
services. Come enjoy your favorite pumpkin pie, apple pie or cherry pie. If you would like to donate a pie for
this event, please contact Lin Briley or sign the sign up sheet in the lobby.
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Hurrah, it’s October. Leaves are turning brilliant colors. Mums are burs"ng open; burning bushes are
bright crimson red. It will soon be "me for Hope’s SAFE HALLOWEEN PARTY! It will be held in the
Hope gym Wednesday, October 28 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm . We encourage all Hope children to a!end
and invite their friends and neighbors. You will find invita"on flyers in the Hope bulle"n on October
11, and in the lobby a'er October 11.
This annual event has been successful thanks to fun-loving adults or families who sponsor tables and hand out treats
or trinkets. Tables are set up for you so it is easy and fun to be a sponsor. You can decorate your table/area or not,
wear a costume or not, and hand out as many or few treats as you wish. Sponsors can sign-up in the Hope lobby or by
email to Mary Ellen at [email protected].
We encourage youth in grades 6-12 to be on hand to help with games and ac"vi"es. It is exci"ng to see all the
costumes and watch kids win fun prizes playing games set up by the commi!ee. Some sponsors have had kids play a
game at their table. This year I would really love to have beanie baby dona"ons. I donated my beanie baby collec"on
last year and what a freeing lesson in le&ng go and unclu!ering. I was able to finally give up that basket of li!le
animals to a worthy group and see it used for the greater good and such joy for the li!le kids.
A container will be in the HOPE Lobby - for beanie babies or other game prizes and any treats and trinkets people wish
to share with our table sponsors. Your dona"ons are much appreciated. Thanks for helping make this another spirit-
filled event at Hope Presbyterian Church. Please contact one of the coordinators if you
have ques"ons.
Mary-Ellen Gumbert 402-896-3710 [email protected]
Kellie Groetsema 402-203-8933 [email protected]
Darci Davis 402-995-1255 [email protected]