To encourage all people to know the love of ChristTo encourage all people to know the love of Christ

March 2017 • Vol. 17 Issue 3

2 Pastors PageFilling a Need with Lenten GivingPreaching Schedule

3 Our ChurchMemorialsLive Streaming

4 Men’s Ministry and More New Member Orientation Higher Power Receives Award

5 Caring Ministries Stephen Ministry Prayer Shawls Quilting Needs

6-7 Calendar

8 Children’s Ministry 5th Grade First Communion Baptism Orientation

9 Student Ministry 9th Grade Transition Camp House Retreat

What’s Inside10 Women’s Ministry

Women with Faith Connection Girls and Moms Event Cluster Meeting Are You a Sparkplug? Bible Studies

11 MilestonesBack Page

Ash Wednesday

“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.”

Matthew 25:40

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Pastor’s Page

Hope Lutheran Pastors

Charles A Olmstead Senior Pastor

Paul E NynasExecutive Pastor

North Campus Hospitality

Kay JastramSouth Campus

Hospitality Ann Seczko

Kevan F Smith Pastor

Worship Arts John Bedore Heidi Ivesdal Sara Lichtblau Anna Mitchell Andria Messelt Kim Klatt,

CoordinatorTechnology Justin MorkenVideographer Mitch Lee

Michael J ToomeyPastor

Adult GrowthMen’s MinistryWomen’s

Ministry Judy Siegle

Preaching ScheduleMar 1-Ash Wednesday (12:00pm,

6:00pm, 7:15pm) NC Pastor Chuck – “Soul Care: God” SC Pastor Mike – “Soul Care: Grace” Mar 5 - Sunday NC Pastor-in-Training Luke– “How

Many Loaves Do You Have?” SC Pastor Kevan– “Who is My

Mother? My Brother?” CH Pastor Paul – “Can You Drink

from My Cup?” Mar 8 - Wednesday NC Pastor Mike – “Soul Care: Grace” SC Pastor Chuck– “Soul Care: God”Mar 12 - Sunday NC Pastor Sarah– “What Do You

Want Me to Do for You?” SC Pastor-in-Training Luke– “How

Many Loaves Do You Have?” CH Pastor Kevan– “Who is My

Mother? My Brother?”Mar 15 - Wednesday NC Pastor Kevan – “Soul Care:

Gratitude” SC Pastor-in-Training Luke– “Soul

Care: Growth”Mar 19 - Sunday NC Pastor Paul – “Why Do You

Notice the Splinter in Your Friend’s Eye & Not Your Own?”

SC Pastor Sarah– “What Do You Want Me to Do for You?”

CH Pastor-in-Training Luke – “How Many Loaves Do You Have?”

Mar 22- Wednesday NC Pastor-in-Training Luke– “Soul

Care: Growth” SC Pastor Kevan – “Soul Care:

Gratitude”Mar 26 - Sunday NC Pastor Mike – “Why do You

Call Me Lord but Do Not Do What I Command?”

SC Pastor Paul – “Why Do You Notice the Splinter in Your Friend’s Eye & Not Your Own?”

CH Pastor Sarah– “What Do You Want Me to Do for You?”

Mar 29- Wednesday NC Pastor Paul– “Soul Care:

Generosity” SC Pastor Mike– “Soul Care:

Goodness”

SC=South Campus; NC=North Campus; CH=Chapel at South Campus

Several times a week the Hope Lutheran office gets a phone call or visit from individuals and families to help find emergency shelter. How do you want your congregation, Hope Lutheran, to respond to this need? You want them to have shelter; you want them to have a support system that will move them into permanent housing. You want this for them because you know Jesus.Jesus practiced generosity and mercy throughout his life, and taught his followers to do the same. Most profoundly, Jesus demonstrated generosity and mercy in his death where you and I are forgiven our sins and promised heaven itself. Jesus’ followers are identified when they too practice

Filling a Need with Lenten Giving

During Lent we will practice generosity and mercy in a special offering on Wednesday, March 29 and Sunday, April 2. The purpose of the offering is to help support the emergency shelters for the homeless in the Fargo-Moorhead area.The special offering will support two local organizations. Working with our long-time mission partners, the New Life Center (NLC) and Churches United for the Homeless (CUFH) we will join them in their continuing call to serve the local homeless population. Their holy calling provides emergency shelter, and support into permanent housing.Our goal will be to raise $45,000 to help support the operation and capital improvements of the emergency shelters.By practicing mercy and generosity with NLC and CUFH, we are partnering with Jesus to help make heaven a bit more crowded, and bringing a living hope to people today.

The Student Ministry team is looking for a full time Administrative Assistant! If you have been looking to put your administrative gifts to use for God and families, this could be the opportunity for you! To see the job description and how to apply, please go to fargohope.org/employment.

The position of Child Care Center Assistant Infant Teacher is a full-time position with benefits. Responsibilities include assisting the head teacher in supervising, planning and implementing programs for infants (birth – 18 months). Must be willing to provide a warm and nurturing environment to help children grow physically, emotionally, socially, intellectually and spiritually. To see the job description and how to apply, please go to fargohope.org/employment.

Employment Opportunities

Pastor Mike Toomeygenerosity and mercy. Jesus communicated this when he said, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40

What is God Up To in Our Church?

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Stephen Ministry Kim Youngquist

Student Ministry Paul Norell Carley Evenson Stefanie Jordheim Kate Fluge

Luke Brodeur Pastor-in-Training

Sarah A Seibold Pastor

HopeCare Barb Van Dame

Children’s Ministry

Nicole Weisz Angela Bartsh

Visitation

Gary MikkelsonPastor

Office Hours Monday-Friday: 8:00am-5:00pmSundays: 8:00am-NoonChurch Phone 701-235-6629NC Fax 701-235-5008SC Fax 701-364-5366Words of Hope Monthly NewsletterVolume 17 Issue 3Articles due on the 9th of the month prior to publication to communication@fargohope.org.

Judy Aafedt, Business Administrator

Becky Barrus, AccountingKathy Lormis, Office StaffJana Davis, Office StaffTrisha Mosher, Office StaffCara Olmstead, Office StaffAshley Livdahl, Office StaffBill Haaland, Building

EngineerDave Peterson, SC Facility

Coor., ChefBob Schwandt, NC

LibrarianJoEllen Carlson, Editor

Staff

Hope Launches Live Streaming of Worship ServicesIn February, Hope Lutheran launched our NEW Live Stream of the 6:00pm (CST) worship service at the South Campus. You can watch live or find the play-back on our website at fargohope.org/watch. Our new streaming service includes the following options:• You can worship in real-time online at 6:00pm

CST every Wednesday.• During Lent, worship with us LIVE on Sundays at

9:30am CST, too!• If you are unable to worship via the live feed, the

service is immediately archived so you can pull it up later in the day, week, or even the next month.

• Access the live stream on your computer, tablet or any mobile device with an internet connection.

• For those who just want to listen to the sermon audio or to hear the sermon again, a podcast is available at fargohope.org/listen or in the iTunes store.

We are offering Live Steam worship for a variety of reasons:• Snowbirds and lake people have expressed a desire

to stay connected to the worship life of their church.• Many people want to hear the sermon or a song

from the worship service again as well as share the sermon with a friend.

• Shut-ins and people convalescing at home from medical procedures will have direct access to Hope’s worship life.

• It serves as an outreach to a much wider audience, as we seek to encourage all people to know the love of Christ.

We need your help in getting the word out that this opportunity is available to meet the many needs of a busy and mobile culture. Try out the streaming service yourself and share it with a family member or friend. Worshipping God is at the center of who we are as followers of Christ and we are continuing to challenge ourselves to reach out in innovative ways as we join with God in his work in this world!

Memorials Given to Hope Lutheran 9/8/16 – 2/7/17The following list of gifts given to Hope Lutheran in memory or honor of someone includes the person being honored and the ministry the gift is to go to (in bold) with the person who gave the gift listed below.Diane Qualey Connie Kingsley Lyle and Cindy

Bartholomay Jim and Diane Rheault Jeanne Larsen Edith Dawson Karen and Bruce Schue Bea Priewe Rudy Stutzman Bill and Kathy Rutz Lynn and Dan Madsen Vicki Gushwa Sharon Toop Sue Hoffman Willard and Ruth Krueger Amy and Kelly Amiot Jenny and Shawn Cantler Lisa Rheault John and Donna Villard Gary and Sherry Villard Charles and Lynda Belter Marlys Giermann Dean and Glenda

Mortenson Gerald Qualey Linda BakewellKeith McDougall – Youth

Fund Jeff and Pam PetrikSharon McLean Gary and Sharon Grugel Dennis and Connie Olson William and Janice

Warner Allan and Pamela Olson Jeffrey and Dorothy

Sheldon AnonymousBud Schwarz – HopeCare Marlys Schwarz Carol AndersonBud Schwarz Marie Helm

Harry Solberg Roger and Suzon

EllensonAllen Klein – General

Fund Marie HelmEllen Ness Curt and Kristi LeachJohn Odland Charles and Dorothy

ErstadArlene Sussex Kevin and Shari IhryCarol Rensvold –

HopeCare NC Quilters Anonymous Paul Bergman –

Children’s Ministry Richard and Ruth ClarensIn honor of Mark and

Carol’s 50th wedding anniversary – Kitchen Fund

Carol FairfieldHelen Shanks –

Children’s Ministry Paula GustafsonSarah Puppe – HopeCare Ordean and Maureen

Jacobson Richard and Ruth ClarensClif Gedrose – Music

Fund Glenn and Ruth GoetzMorgan Lacy Maryann SchoenheitArdis Postovit AnonymousDwaine Helm – General

Fund Marie HelmBev Levin – Decade of

Hope JoAnn Oxton

Bev Levin Stephen and Debra Bates Kay GorderLloyd and Bev Levin Grant and Karen EidnessKenneth Davidson –

Good Samaritan Nick & LaVonne

Storhaug Faye and Mark Duncan Bena and Al MedvidLouie Nicoli – Prayer

Cross Ministry Bernice WadesonMarlys Durkin Marlene BaatzLouie Nicoli Bruce and Lorrie

Middaugh

~ Save the Date ~ Mission Jamaica Lutefisk Dinner

Thursday, April 204:00pm - 7:00pm

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What is God Up To in Men’s Ministry and MoreSave the dates – Get Involved!

Veterans OutreachSaturday, March 18 | 9:00-10:30am | North CampusAll veterans & those who serve in the military are welcome for a time of food and fellowship! This group also organizes outreach projects in our community.

Prayer Cross OutreachTuesday, March 21| 8:00-9:30pm Join other guys who have a passion for woodworking by making wood prayer crosses to be used by our Pastors and Stephen Ministers. Crosses are given to those in times of need. To learn where to meet, contact David at daheide@gmail.com or 701-793-9081.

Men’s Bible Studies Wednesday Morning | 7:00-8:00am | South CampusWednesday Noon | 12:00-1:00pm | North Campus Men growing together in a relationship with Christ. Led by Pastor Mike.We just finished 33:The Series and want to offer it to more men. We will be offering it again on Thursdays, beginning March 16, 6:30am at South Campus. Contact Gary for more information: gopp@fargohope.org or 701-235-6629.

Guitar PickersTuesday, March 28 | 7:45-8:45pm | North CampusNo experience, no problem; no guitar, no problem; no money, no problem it’s free; no time, now that will be a problem! Join others who are bending strings and learning the guitar from the basics to the more advanced. Bring your children (over the age 9) and learn as a family – hey, maybe start your own band! No cost! Contact John Bedore, 701-200-6789.

February was full of exciting Men’s Ministry events! The Prayer Cross Ministry team is closing in on making 2,000 prayer crosses. Become involved in this movement! Come on Men of Hope, let’s go!

Man Talk with BreakfastThursday, March 9 | 6:30-8:00am | South Campus Speaker Fargo Police Chief David Todd will talk on “Sprint to the End.” You don’t want to miss this Man Talk! Hey, consider coming early and lend a hand in the kitchen! April’s speaker is Fargo Fire Chief Steve Dirksen who will share his talk “Keeping Christ the Center of Your Life.”

For more information regarding Men’s Ministry contact Gary Opp, Volunteer Director of Men’s Ministry, gopp@fargohope.

org or 701-235-6629. See fargohope.org/men to check out further information and sign up for Men’s Ministry emails.

Join Hope at the New Member Class!“You are a member of God’s very own family and you belong in God’s household with every other Christian.” - Ephesians 2:19You are invited to be part of Hope Lutheran’s mission and ministry by becoming a member during one of our New Member Orientations listed below: • March 19: South Campus, 11:00am-Noon• April 23: North Campus, 11:00am-NoonTo register, please call the Church Office, 701-235-6629 or go to fargohope.org/membership.

Christ-Driven Ministry Looking for SupportHigher Power Automotive Ministries “Dead batteries, winter maintenance, bald tires, frayed cables, worn wiper blades have met their match in Christ-driven ministry of Higher Power. A $400 repair estimate shrinks to $30 under their power.” These are words from the YWCA on Giving Hearts Day as they presented the Friends Award to Higher Power Automotive Ministries.How can you support this growing ministry? Donate a vehicle, give financially, or become part of the work crew. See more on their facebook page, at Facebook.com/HigherPowerAuto. (Go to page 10 for information on Spark Plugs, the women’s side of Higher Power Auto Ministry.)

Chief David Todd

Ann Slette (YWCA), Julie McColm (Sparkplug), Kristi and Matt Carlson (President), Jeremy Jenson (Vice-President), Pastor Paul Nynas

Monthly Prayer Ministry OpportunitiesTuesday, March 21 | 7:00-8:00am | South Campus Tuesday, March 21 | 6:30-7:30pm | North CampusThe Monthly Prayer time is an opportunity to lift up the concerns in our lives and the life of our church. Remembering each other in prayer is one of the great privileges in ministry.

Last Call for the Reformation Tour, 2017!To celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, Pastor Kevan and Priscilla are hosting a tour to the Land of Luther on September 26 – October 7, 2017. A few seats remain. Deadline is May 1. For more information and a brochure, contact Pastor Kevan at 701-235-6629 x212 or ksmith@fargohope.org.

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Regular Events

AA• North Campus, Mondays, 5:30pm• South Campus, Mondays, 6:00pmFor help, call the FM Area Hotline, 701-235-7335. The FM Area website, fmmeetinglist.org has more information about meeting places and times.

Al-AnonMondays | 1:00pm | South CampusAl-Anon begins each session with a large group presentation and then breaks up into small groups. Childcare is available.

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly)Thursdays | 8:30am | North CampusTOPS doesn’t pay celebrities to endorse them, and they don’t promise quick fixes or promote unrealistic images of the “perfect” body. Instead, they focus on health.

Grief FellowshipYou are invited to Applebee’s (19th Ave N, Fargo) 5:30pm, the first Tuesday of each month. (Note change of time.) We have a short devotion and prayer. Contact Nancy, 701-361-2833, for more information.

DivorceCareMondays |6:30-8:00pm | North CampusYou are welcome to attend any week(s) you choose. Contact hopecare@fargohope.org.

Visitation Ministry Hope Lutheran’s Visitation Ministers use their time to meet and encourage people who cannot regularly attend worship. We ask our visitation minister to make one visit per month to a person who needs company and encouragement in their faith. During a typical 30 to 45 minute visit, there is conversation, prayer and celebrating the Lord’s Supper. If you would like to be a Visitation Minister, call the office, or email hopecare@fargohope.org for more information and training.

How’s Your Heart Today?Sunday | March 12 | 8:30am-12:30pm Blood pressure checks are in the North Campus Skylight Office Suites.

Prayer Shawls can be a powerful way to give comfort and love to those who are hurting. At Hope Lutheran, many Prayer Shawls have been given out in Jesus’ name. If you like to knit or crochet and are looking for a way to give back, we ask that you consider making Prayer Shawls! Knit or crochet a shawl 6 ft. x 2 ½ ft. You can drop them off in the Church Office at either campus. Thank you!Prayer Shawl Instructions are found at fargohope.org/hopecare.Would you like get together with others making prayer shawls? NeedleWorks meets 1st and 3rd Monday:• March 6—North Campus - Monday, 7:00-

9:00pm• March 20— Caribou Coffee, 25th Ave &

14th St SFor more information, contact Nicki A, 701-235-6629, x237.

When Life Seems Dreary and Spring Seems Far Away….

Spring is arriving soon, but life can still seem cold and dreary for those who have suffered a loss or experienced a crisis. Our Stephen Ministers are trained to help people through the winters of life, providing emotional and spiritual support during tough times. They listen, care, encourage, and pray with you weekly. If you or someone you know could benefit from the confidential, one-to-one Christian care of a Stephen Minister, contact a Hope Lutheran Pastor or Kim Y. at 701-235-6629 or email hopecare@fargohope.org.  Our Stephen

Prayer Shawls Give Hope Warm a Heart with a Quilt

HopeCare Shares Love and Hope with Handmade Gifts

Quilts made by the quilters at Hope Lutheran are given to Lutheran World Relief and help people around the world with warmth, shelter and more. They also are given locally to the Ronald McDonald House, Roger Maris Palliative Care, YWCA, Habitat for Humanity and the New Life Center.The quilters need fillers donated: sheets, blankets, etc.Can you tie a knot? Can you pin? Can you sew a straight seam? Do you want to learn? The quilting ladies at either campus would love to teach you!• North Campus: 2nd & 3rd Monday

9:00am-2:00pm • South Campus: 1st & 3rd Tuesday,

9:30am-Noon For more information, email hopecare@fargohope.org.

Ministers are ready to care for you.

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MONDAY, MARCH 6North Campus 5:30pm AA 6:30pm DivorceCare 7:00pm NeedleWorksSouth Campus 9:00am Women’s BSF Leaders Meeting 1:00pm Al-Anon 6:00pm AA GroupOff-Site 1:00pm Great Plains Food Bank

Volunteering – 1720 3rd Ave N

TUESDAY, MARCH 7North Campus 6:00pm Aerobics 6:30pm Stephen Ministry Leaders Meeting 7:00pm Hope-Full Single Moms 7:30pm Read n’ RelateSouth Campus 9:30am Quilting 7:00pm MOMSnextOff-Site 12:30pm Golf Girls – See page 11 for more

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8North Campus 12:00pm Men’s Bible Study 5:00pm Wednesday Night Supper 5:20pm Hosanna Kids Choir Rehearsal 5:45pm Bells of Hope Rehearsal 6:00pm Wednesday Lenten Worship 6:00pm Hopekids 7:00pm “All Things New” Women’s Study 7:15pm Confirmation 7:15pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 7:30pm WNLSouth Campus 7:00am Men’s Bible Study 9:00am Women’s BSF 5:00pm Wednesday Night Supper 6:00pm Wednesday Lenten Worship 6:00pm Hopekids 7:00pm Praise Choir Rehearsal 7:15pm Confirmation 7:30pm WNL

THURSDAY, MARCH 9North Campus 8:30am TOPS 5:15pm Aerobics 6:30pm Stephen Ministry Training South Campus 6:30am Man Talk-with Breakfast 9:00am KAMS

FRIDAY, MARCH 10South Campus 9:30am “Lord, Change My Attitude”

Women’s Study

SATURDAY, MARCH 11

SUNDAY, MARCH 12North Campus 8:30am Traditional Worship 8:30am Blood Pressure Checks 9:00am Coffee and Donuts 9:45am Hopekids 9:45am Contemporary Worship 11:00am Hopekids 11:00am Contemporary WorshipSouth Campus 8:15am Traditional Worship- Chapel 9:00am Coffee and Donuts 9:30am Hopekids 9:30am Traditional Worship- Chapel 9:30am Contemporary Worship-

Sanctuary 11:00am Contemporary Worship-

Sanctuary 11:00am Hopekids 11:00am Baptism Orientation 11:00am Nurtured Heart Approach Class 4:00pm Bio Girls

MONDAY, MARCH 13North Campus 9:00am Quilting 5:30pm AA Group 6:30pm DivorceCareSouth Campus 9:00am Women’s BSF Leaders Meeting 11:15am Read n’ Relate, Too 1:00pm Al-Anon 6:00pm AA Group

TUESDAY, MARCH 14North Campus 5:30pm ABDC Daycare Assoc. 6:00pm AerobicsSouth Campus 9:30am Sarah CircleOff-Site 12:30pm Golf Girls See page 11 for more

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15North Campus 12:00pm Men’s Bible Study 5:45pm Bells of Hope Rehearsal 6:00pm Wednesday Lenten Worship 7:00pm “All Things New” Women’s Study 7:30pm WNLSouth Campus 7:00am Men’s Bible Study 6:00pm Wednesday Lenten Worship 7:00pm Praise Choir Rehearsal 7:30pm WNL

THURSDAY, MARCH 16North Campus 7:30am Foundation Meeting 8:30am TOPS 5:15pm Aerobics 6:30pm Stephen Ministry Supervision

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1North Campus 12:00pm Men’s Bible Study 12:00pm Ash Wednesday Noon Worship 1:00pm “Fight Back with Joy” Women’s

Study 6:00pm Ash Wednesday Worship 7:00pm “All Things New” Women’s

Study 7:15pm Ash Wednesday Family WorshipSouth Campus 7:00am Men’s Bible Study 9:00am Women’s BSF 12:00pm Ash Wednesday Noon Worship 6:00pm Ash Wednesday Worship 7:15pm Ash Wednesday Family Worship

THURSDAY, MARCH 2North Campus 8:30am TOPS 1:30pm Mary-Martha Circle 5:15pm Aerobics 6:30pm Stephen Ministry Supervision 6:30pm Stephen Ministry TrainingSouth Campus 9:00am KAMS 6:00pm Special Needs Support Group

FRIDAY, MARCH 3South Campus 9:30am “Lord, Change My Attitude”

Women’s Study 8:00pm Middle School Lock-In

SATURDAY, MARCH 4 North Campus 9:00am Women with Faith Connection 10:00am Daughters of the American

RevolutionSouth Campus 8:00am Middle School Lock-In (Ends)

SUNDAY, MARCH 5North Campus 8:30am Traditional Worship 9:00am Coffee and Donuts 9:45am Hopekids 9:45am Contemporary Worship 11:00am Contemporary Worship 11:00am Hopekids South Campus 8:15am Traditional Worship- Chapel 9:00am Coffee and Donuts 9:30am Traditional Worship- Chapel 9:30am Contemporary Worship-

Sanctuary 9:30am Hopekids 11:00am Contemporary Worship-

Sanctuary 11:00am Hopekids 11:00am Nurtured Heart Approach Class 4:00pm Bio Girls

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South Campus 7:30am Foundation Meeting 9:00am KAMS

FRIDAY, MARCH 17South Campus 9:30am “Lord, Change My Attitude”

Women’s Study

SATURDAY, MARCH 18North Campus 9:00am Veterans of HopeSouth Campus 9:00am MOPS

SUNDAY, MARCH 19North Campus 8:30am Traditional Worship 9:00am Coffee and Donuts 9:45am Hopekids 9:45am Contemporary Worship 11:00am Hopekids 11:00am Contemporary WorshipSouth Campus 8:15am Traditional Worship- Chapel 9:00am Coffee and Donuts 9:30am Hopekids 9:30am Traditional Worship- Chapel 9:30am Contemporary Worship-

Sanctuary 11:00am Contemporary Worship-

Sanctuary 11:00am Hopekids 11:00am New Member Orientation 4:00pm Bio Girls

MONDAY, MARCH 20North Campus 9:00am Quilting 5:30pm AA Group 6:30pm DivorceCareSouth Campus 9:00am Women’s BSF Leaders Meeting 1:00pm Al-Anon 6:00pm AA Group Off-Site 7:00pm Dorcas Circle (Homes) 7:00pm NeedleWorks – Caribou Coffee

25th St & 14th Ave S, Fargo

TUESDAY, MARCH 21North Campus 5:30pm Church Council 6:00pm Aerobics 6:30pm Monthly Prayer Meeting 7:00pm Hope-Full Single Moms South Campus 7:00am Monthly Prayer Meeting 9:30am Quilting 6:30pm Ruth Circle: “Bible Study”Off-Site 9:30am Naomi Circle (Homes) 12:30pm Golf Girls - See page 11 for more

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22North Campus 12:00pm Men’s Bible Study 5:00pm Wednesday Night Supper 5:20pm Hosanna Kids Choir Rehearsal 5:45pm Bells of Hope Rehearsal 6:00pm Wednesday Lenten Worship 6:00pm Hopekids 7:00pm “All Things New” Women’s

Study 7:15pm Confirmation 7:15pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 7:30pm WNLSouth Campus 7:00am Men’s Bible Study 9:00am Women’s BSF 5:00pm Wednesday Night Supper 5:20pm King’s Kids Choir Rehearsal 6:00pm Wednesday Lenten Worship 6:00pm Hopekids 7:00pm Praise Choir Rehearsal 7:15pm Confirmation 7:30pm WNL

THURSDAY, MARCH 23North Campus 8:30am TOPS 5:15pm Aerobics 6:30pm Stephen Ministry Training South Campus 9:00am KAMS

FRIDAY, MARCH 24North Campus 4:00pm Orton/Pike WeddingSouth Campus 9:30am “Lord, Change My Attitude”

Women’s Study

SATURDAY, MARCH 25South Campus 8:30am Fargo Cluster Gathering

SUNDAY, MARCH 26North Campus 8:30am Traditional Worship 9:00am Coffee and Donuts 9:45am Hopekids 9:45am Contemporary Worship 11:00am Hopekids 11:00am Contemporary Worship 12:15pm Mission: Tennessee Trip MeetingSouth Campus 8:15am Traditional Worship- Chapel 9:00am Coffee and Donuts 9:30am Hopekids 9:30am Traditional Worship- Chapel 9:30am Contemporary Worship –

Sanctuary 11:00am Hopekids 11:00am Contemporary Worship-

Sanctuary 11:00am Nurtured Heart Approach Class 12:15pm Mission: Wyoming Trip Meeting 1:00pm Girls & Moms Event 4:00pm Bio Girls

MONDAY, MARCH 27North Campus 5:30pm AA Group 6:30pm DivorceCareSouth Campus 9:00am Women’s BSF Leaders Meeting 1:00pm Al-Anon 6:00pm AA Group

TUESDAY, MARCH 28North Campus 6:00pm Aerobics 7:45pm Guitar PickersOff-Site 12:30pm Golf Girls - See page 11 for more

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29North Campus 12:00pm Men’s Bible Study 5:00pm Wednesday Night Supper 5:20pm Hosanna Kids Choir Rehearsal 5:45pm Bells of Hope Rehearsal 6:00pm Wednesday Lenten Worship 6:00pm Hopekids 7:15pm Confirmation 7:15pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 7:30pm WNLSouth Campus 7:00am Men’s Bible Study 9:00am Women’s BSF 5:00pm Wednesday Night Supper 5:20pm King’s Kids Choir Rehearsal 6:00pm Wednesday Lenten Worship 6:00pm Hopekids 7:00pm Praise Choir Rehearsal 7:15pm Confirmation 7:30pm WNL

THURSDAY, MARCH 30North Campus 8:30am TOPS 5:15pm Aerobics 6:30pm Stephen Ministry TrainingSouth Campus 9:00am KAMS

FRIDAY, MARCH 31South Campus 9:30am “Lord, Change My Attitude”

Women’s Study

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To register, contact the Church Office at 701-235-6629. Baptisms may be scheduled after you attend Baptism Orientation. For more information visit fargohope.org/baptism.

Hope Preschool is a Christian Preschool for children ages 3 (toilet trained) — Kindergarten located at North Campus. Note: We have a few openings on Tuesday/Thursday mornings.Questions? Contact Nicki at 701-235-6629, x237 or nalmquist@fargohope.org.

Kid’s ChoirsKid’s Choirs on break March 1 & 15

For kids in grades 1-5 South Campus King’s Kids Rehearsal(Also on break 3/8) King’s Kids practice on Wednesdays, 5:20-5:50pm. For more information, contact Shelly, 701-566-1665 or strategic.

evolution@yahoo.com.

North Campus Hosanna Kids Rehearsal Hosanna Kids practice on Wednesdays, 5:20-5:50pm. For more information, contact Vicki, 701-429-8825 or jvmelchior@hotmail.com.

Hopekids on break March 1!(Ash Wednesday)

This is a great opportunity to worship as a family!

Hopekids on break March 15.

Valentine’s Day at Hope Preschool

5th Grade First Communion InstructionWHO: 5th Graders and their parents/

grandparents/GodparentsWHEN: North Campus - Sunday, April

2, 3:00-5:30pm and South Campus – Sunday, April 9, 3:00-5:30pm

WHAT: 5th Graders and their parents will have a fun afternoon learning about the meaning of Communion in the church, as well as preparing to receive their first Communion on Maundy Thursday (April 13).

Hopekids Registration Save the Date!

Hopekids registration for 2017-2018 will open online on

Wednesday, April 26

Hope Preschool

Wednesday Hopekids Drama

Sunday Hopekids - Lazarus

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Confirmation Family Worship NightThis year, as a part of the confirmation experience for students, we will be having all students participate in Ash Wednesday Worship on March 1, during their regularly scheduled 7:15pm programming time. We want to invite all family members of Confirmation students to come and worship with them as a family so you can launch into Lent together, preparing for Jesus’ resurrection on Easter! No need to RSVP, just show up! We look forward to worshipping with you!

Mission Trip OpportunityMission Minneapolis | Feed My Starving Children | Saturday, April 1Register by March 22. This is a one-day trip to Minneapolis, MN where students will be packing manna packs for children around the world with the Feed My Starving Children program. To find more info and register, go to fargohope.org/middleschool

Confirmation on break March 1 and 15WNL on break March 1 and 15

Don’t Miss the Camp House RetreatCost:$375 ($150 deposit due with registration)Register by May 17 at fargohope.org/highschool.Camp House 2016 was such a success, we’re bringing it back! A high school retreat to “the best place in the world.” Camp House is located an hour north of Duluth, MN. Students will grow in their faith while experiencing God in a whole new way. This high school retreat is one you don’t want to miss!

9th Grade Transition 9th Grade Confirmation Students will make the exciting transition into High School Ministry on March 8. Wednesday Night Live meets every Wednesday 7:30-8:45pm in the downstairs youth space at the North Campus and in the Discovery Center at the South Campus. 9th Grade students should register now for a free t-shirt! Go to fargohope.org/highschool to register.

Mission Trip MeetingsSunday, March 26 12:15pm• Wind River Wyoming – South Campus• Nashville, Tennessee – North Campus

Confirmation Mass Service Project Update On January 25 and February 1, Confirmation students and leaders wrote notes of encouragement and packed 1,000 hygiene packets to be donated to Youthworks (Fargo). These notes and hygiene packets will be handed out to homeless youth and young adults in our community by Youthworks. Youthworks is incredibly grateful to our Confirmation students and leaders for their support through the hygiene packets and raising over $4,000 through their offering to help homeless teens in our community. Thank you all Confirmation students and leaders for your generosity and for helping homeless teens in our area in Jesus’ name!

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SAVE THE DATE FOR SUMMER CASTAWAYSummer Castaway will be August 10-14. Go to fargohope.org/middleschool to register before March 26.

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What’s God up to in Women’s Ministry?,

Prayer And MeditationHumpty Dumptyby Peggy Monsebroten

Questions?Check out our website, fargohope.org/women or contact Judy Siegle, jsiegle@fargohope.org or 701-235-6629. Sign up for email updates at fargohope.org/about and click on Women Connected in Hope.

March 14 & 28 7:00pm North CampusSingle Moms, take time to rest with God, rejuvenate, share challenges and solutions with women experiencing the same issues as you! Newcomers are welcome anytime.Childcare is available with pre-registration. For more information and to register children, contact Lori at loriinfargo@yahoo.com.

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MOMSnext for Moms with School-Age KidsTues, Mar. 7 | 7:00-9:00pm | South CampusMOMSnext is an opportunity to cultivate community with other moms who have school-age kids.You are welcome to come at anytime and bring a friend.Childcare provided. To register and reserve childcare, contact Stef at sjordheim@fargohope.org or 701-235-6629, x323.

It isn’t hard to see the brokenness of this world, community, church or family. We see it on every media source and in conversation with family and friends. I’m struck by how deep this brokenness can go with physical problems and then extend to the economical, emotional and spiritual brokenness with loss of hope and joy. People who have fallen into despair can’t see a way out. At times it seems the problems escalate and there are too many brick walls which continue the spiral of hurt and pain on every level. The doubts are real, a bright future seems impossible and they’re stuck. Often there is bitterness and turmoil as they struggle with God and question his love and compassion. Where is he and why is he allowing this? Is he who he says he is?I’ve found comfort from Ezekiel 3:14 - “I am in bitterness and turmoil at times, but the LORD’S hold on me is strong!”“Humpty Dumpty had a great fall and all the king’s horses and all the king’s men couldn’t put Humpty Dumpty together again.” The rhyme says that the king’s men couldn’t fix Humpty Dumpty but our KING can. We have his promise in Joel 2:25 - “I will restore to you the years that the locusts have eaten.”“There is hope with Christ who can make all things new.” - 2 Corinthians 5:17Dear Lord, help those who have fallen and can’t get up, who feel broken and have lost their joy and hope. You are our Restorer and Redeemer. Help us hang on to your Truth and believe your promises. Thank you that you have a strong hold on us and you are able to restore us and bring us safely home. Amen.

MOPS - for Mother’s of PreschoolersSat, March 18 | 9:00-11:00am | South Campus MOPS! is designed to nurture EVERY mother with children infancy through kindergarten. Members come from all walks of life and share one desire - to be great moms! Childcare is available for $1/child per session. Spring is in the air! Grab a friend and join us for great food, fellowship and fun! For more information, please contact Amanda N at afbrat96@hotmail.com or 701-371-9072.

KAMS for Kids and Moms of all agesThursdays | 9:00-11:00am South CampusKids And MomS (KAMS) meets on Thursdays, 9:00am.KAMS is on break March 16.Come see what KAMS has to offer you and your child(ren). Childcare provided. Questions? Contact Amanda amandaperzinski@yahoo.com.

Women with Faith Connection (formerly Women of Faith Revisited)

Saturday, March 4 | 9:00am – 3:00pmVideo Presentation from the Belong Tour, RightNow Media and more

Tickets: $20, includes lunch, beverages and snacks.

Suggested Donation: A non-perishable food item or monetary gift for the Great Plains Food Bank Backpack Program

Attention CirclesSat, Mar. 25 | 9:00-11:00am | North Campus The Fargo Cluster speaker is Pastor Mike Toomey, on “The Parable of the Good Samaritan.” Registration begins at 8:15am with the program at 9:00am. In-kind offering is hygiene items for the YWCA shelter.

WELCA Triennial Convention The Triennial Convention is in Minneapolis on July 13-16, 2017. If you may be in need of transportation, you can catch one of the busses that will be going from Eastern ND. Contact Julie G, 701-238-5171 or Pam N, 701-200-6038.

Are You a Sparkplug?Sparkplugs: the power to make connections. Higher Power Automotive Ministry Sparkplugs make connections between the mechanics and the women who need their cars fixed.We have a core group of volunteers but are looking for more Sparkplugs who have a compassionate heart for single women who are struggling. You will walk alongside them when their cars are being fixed. A one-time training is offered and we ask for ask for a six-month commitment. For more information, contact Judy S., 701-235-6620, x241 or jsiegle@fargohope.org.

SAVE THE DATE! “Created for Kindness” is coming to Hope Lutheran, South Campus on Friday, April 28. Hear this amazing presentation by Nicole Phillips. Nicole is a champion for using kindness to overcome all of life’s difficulties.

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Milestones & Regular Events

REGULAR EVENTSAerobicsTuesdays, 6:00pm and Thursdays, 5:15pm North Campus

Book Clubs The selection for March is “Storied Life of A J

Fikry” by Gabrielle ZevinRead ‘n Relate meets 1st Tuesday (Mar. 7),

7:30pm North Campus (Linda, 701-866-6190)

Read ‘n Relate, Too meets 2nd Monday (Mar. 13), 11:15am South Campus (Karen, ksilbernagel@cableone.net or 701-280-0318)

The book for April is “Three Wishes” by Liane Moriarty

HLCW CirclesDorcas Circle—3rd Monday, 7:00pm, hosted by

participants Lydia Circle—2nd Tuesday, 7:00pm, hosted by

participants Mary-Martha Circle— 1st Thursday, 1:30pm,

North Campus Naomi Circle—3rd Tuesday, 9:30am, hosted by

participants Ruth Circle—3rd Tuesday 6:30pm, South

CampusSarah Circle—2nd Tuesday, 9:30am, South

Campus

NeedleWorks March 6—North Campus - Monday, 7:00-

9:00pmMarch 20— Caribou Coffee - 25th St & 14th

Ave S Join us in fellowship while you knit or

crochet for others. Questions? Nicki A, 701-235-6629, x237

QuiltingNorth Campus: 2nd & 3rd Monday 9:00am-

2:00pm South Campus: 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 9:30am-Noon

WalkingNorth & South Campus8:00am-5:00pm - Monday - Friday

Usher Schedule for MarchNORTH CAMPUS Feb 26/Mar 1 Team 3 – KlattMar 5/8 Team 4 – AndersonMar 12/15 Team 6 - RoosMar 19/22 Team 7 – [open]Mar 26/29 Team 1 – Naseth

SOUTH CAMPUS –SANCTUARY SUNDAY - 9:30/11:00

Mar 5 Team 4 – Hansen/HesseMar 12 Team 5 – Kroke/StraabeMar 19 Team 6 – Ulrich/LichtblauMar 26 Team 7 – Olson/Litton

Milestones for January 9 through February 9BAPTiSMS:Emery Kay, daughter of Jon & Stephanie

ReznecheckBrody Wayne, son of Keith & Kathryn

AndersonWestin Samuel, son of Kasey & Kristin

MorelandAdelynn Mae, daughter of DJ & Kayla YarberBentlee Grace, daughter of Brady & Amber

BlombergAdelynn Marie, son of Nick & Meaghan KirschWilliam Arthur, son of Eric & Kelly EngstromOlivia Anne, daughter of Ryan & Kathleen

ReynoldsOscar Johan, son of Matthew & Samantha

BarteltRowen James, son of Mark & Trisha Madson

New Members Received January 15WelCOMe TO THe fAMilY Of HOPe.Clem and Noreen AadlandPatrick and Mariah BeaverBrian and Marietta BettermannCaitlin Boschee Jayda and ZionBrooks and Taylor BurgumJohn DockenAndy Draeger and Alyssia Andrus HaydenLarry and Annie Gabbert GraceTerrell and Judy HendersonBryce and Mindy HognessLexi Jackson

Henry Martin, son of Martin & Kristi Jo SteidlAddley Sue, daughter of Eric & Kelsie

LaufenbergGrayson Randall, son of Jayme & Amanda

HelmerJaycie, duaghter of Joshua & Courtney MillerMARRiAgeS: Laura Schott & Garret Bunn 1/14/2017Taylor Wagner & Johnny Jorgensen 1/28/2017DeATHS:Louis Nicoli 1/14/2017Mavis LaChance 1/16/2017Randall Bakken 1/23/2017 Caleb Underdahl 1/30/2017Frank Nickel 1/30/2017 Charles Frisch 2/7/2017

Have Supper With Us!Wednesday Night Supper

5:00-5:45pm North and South Campus

$5 per person | $20 max, per family On break March 1 and 15.

Eileen KetterlingSteve and Karen KrebsbachAnne LienCathy LindquistDan Macintosh and Erica Martin-MacintoshLori McDowell StephanieJasmine MeyerMike and Megan NerbyMelissa NudellKelsey SauerTrent SeeligRichard Wagner Ricky and Amy Zertuche

SOUTH CAMPUS-CHAPel SUNDAY 8:15/9:30

Mar 5 Team 4– Hansen/ LarsonMar 12 Team 5 – Kringler/LannyMar 19 Team 6 – Schoenheit/HewittMar 26 Team 7 – Kraft/Erickson

SOUTH CAMPUS SANCTUARY WeDNeSDAY

Mar 1 Team 1 – SteidlMar 8 Team 2 – SauvageauMar 15 Team 3 – TBDMar 22 Team 4 - Becher

New Life Auxiliary Prayer Breakfast Now for Men and WomenFortieth Annual Prayer Breakfast is set for April 20 at the Hilton Garden Inn at 9:30am. Tickets are $22.New Evening Event: A Movie & a Message is replacing the dessert! On April 20, doors open at 6:30pm at the Fargo Theater. After viewing “The Vow,” Kim and Krickitt Carpenter will share their message of faith through life’s trials. “The Vow” is a story of a couple overcoming adversity and pain and staying true to their word. Tickets are $12.Gather your friends and don’t forget to invite your spouse to these events! They are not just for women!Tickets available March 9 online at www.fargonlc.org , or by calling Jen, 701-235-4453.

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Worship Services

North Campus: 2900 Broadway N Fargo, ND 58102-1422

Contact us • 701.235.6629 • fargohope.orgSouth Campus: 3636 25th St S Fargo, ND 58104-6861

North Campus2900 Broadway N Wednesday Worship 6:00pm - Contemporary Sunday Worship 8:30am-Traditional 9:45 & 11:00am - ContemporarySouth Campus3636 25th St S Wednesday Worship 6:00pm - Contemporary Sunday Worship Chapel 8:15&9:30am-Traditional Sunday Worship Sanctuary 9:30 & 11:00am - Contemporary

The Season of Lent: SOUL CAREHow many times have you noticed the demands of our everyday, ordinary lives suck us dry? Even our souls seem to shrivel with the onslaught of competing voices. C.S. Lewis said, “You don’t have a soul. You are a soul. You have a body.” During the Wednesdays in Lent we will seek to refresh and restore our souls. Beginning with Ash Wednesday on March 1, we will use the Psalms as a tool to bring renewed life and vitality to our souls. During the next 40 days on each Wednesday, let the words of various Psalms strengthen you as you seek to practice good soul care! Remember the promise: “He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.” Psalm 23:2

During the remainder of the Wednesdays in Lent, worship will be at 6:00pm only.