HOPE’s Prayer Corner – September 12, 201415 PM Faith Adventures Orientation @ SOS 5:30 PM Confirmation Orientation @ SOS Thurs., Sept 25 4:00 PM Ad-Hoc Mtg ... Sept. 29 7:00 PM

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HOPE is called by God to look beyond ourselves.

We walk together in faith, treasuring all people and sharing

With them the love, hope and acceptance that is in Christ.

September 12, 2014

HOPE’s Prayer Corner – September 12, 2014 “Let us love, not in word or speech, but in truth and action.” 1 John 3:18

As a part of the body of Christ I invite you to pray for the current and future plans that God has for HOPE

Lutheran Church.

Why? Because I believe that in our devotions and prayer life our conversations with God shape us in new

ways, opening our hearts, eyes and minds to what God is already doing in this place and time, as well as

becoming open to the ways we can participate in God’s work, here and now.

Prayer is essential to the life of God’s church. So wherever we find ourselves may we “gather together” in

prayer, lifting up our concerns, our celebrations, our questions, and our hopes and dreams to God.

Pray for all who suffer from the tragic events of September 11, 2001.

Pray that our truth and action “speak words” of God’s love for all for all God’s children.

Pray for peace and understanding and an end to the unrest and war that is present in the lives of so

many people.

Pray for “A Home for HOPE” and that the plans in place will help HOPE Journey Forward, grounded

in God’s mission of sharing the love of God in Christ Jesus.

Pray that we will practice the love that is God’s gift to us remembering God is love and God’s love

triumphs over all.

Pray for students, parents, teachers, and staff who, as a team, all help make the coming year of school

(pre-school, elementary school, middle school, high school, college, graduate school…) successful.

Pray for the start of our Faith Adventures and confirmation season, that our time together will be a

means of building strong and positive relationships.

Pray for the all of the congregations of River Falls that seek to serve God by serving their neighbors.

Prayer Flags Join us on Sunday to make your own prayer flag. There are

many reasons and ways to lift our prayers to God.

“A prayer flag is a way to share with the world your hope for something good you want to happen.”

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HOME FOR HOPE KICK-OFF Sunday, September 14

Worship at 9:30 am followed by HOPE’s Annual Block Party

Bring a lawn chair. We’ll take a free-will offering for lunch

rayers are requested for:

David Anderson (friend of Michelle Hansen), Zora Anderson (HOPE member), Mary Beadner (Director of

FairHaven Ministries in Jamaica), Amanda Brown, Don Carlson (Gorden Hedahl’s step-father), Suzy

Dickhausen (Patti Albertson’s sister), Avery Gallagher, Nancy Gerber (Pr. Sandy’s sister), Nancy Hawkinson

(friend of Darcy Boock), Cindy Hogan, Melinda Larsen (friend of the Scott family), Kirk Johnson (friend of the

Rodewald’s), Mark Miller (Mike Miller’s brother), Claire Moen (Carolyn Jackson’s cousin), Ed & Gwen Paulson

(HOPE Members), Karen O’Kane (Michelle Hansen’s sister),Elaine Peterson (Sharon Paulson’s mother), Karen Ann

Rhode, Lori Rosenow (friend of Gwen Paulson), Marge Schmidt (Lisa Rydland’s mother), Matthew Schultz (Pastor

Carol’s brother), Bruce Shalles (friend of the Lesmeister family), David Swensen (son of Richard and Grace

Swensen), Phillip Thom (friend of Ethan Sailer), SFC Gerardo Viera (adopted soldier of the Carlson family), Sue

Warren (HOPE member), Paul Willink (Paula Klacan’s father), Larry Zell (friend of the Rodewald’s) and Leonard

(friend of Anne and Margaret Anderson).

We pray for our sister parish, the Mwanza Mission Area in Malawi that they may grow in Spirit and grace. We also

pray for Robins Nest Children’s Home & Melody House Home for Girls.

Prayer requests can be sent at anytime.

Please notify HopeNotes when you would like a prayer request removed.

WHAT'S HAPPENING!!

Sunday, September 14 HOME FOR HOPE KICK-OFF (Picnic to follow 9:30 worship service)

HOME FOR HOPE runs from September 14 through October 19.

Wednesday, September 24 Faith Adventures and Confirmation Orientation

at Servant of The Shepherd

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Calendar

Sat., Sept. 13 3:00 PM Softball Party @ Jeff Carlson’s Sun., Sept. 14 9:30 AM Worship – Home for HOPE Kickoff 10:30 AM Block Party Tues., Sept. 16 6:30 PM Worship Mtg @ Dish & Spoon Wed., Sept. 17 12:00 PM Faith Talks @ Family Fresh 7:00 PM Council Mtg. @ Connie Juaire’s house Sun., Sept. 21 9:30 AM Worship 10:30 AM Coffee Hour Tues., Sept. 23 6:00 PM Education Mtg. @ Dish & Spoon Wed., Sept. 24 12:00 PM Faith Talks @ Family Fresh 4:15 PM Faith Adventures Orientation @ SOS 5:30 PM Confirmation Orientation @ SOS Thurs., Sept 25 4:00 PM Ad-Hoc Mtg. @ Junior’s Sun., Sept. 28 9:30 AM Worship 10:30 AM Coffee Hour Mon., Sept. 29 7:00 PM Evening Book Group location - TBD

"Faith Talk" meets at Family Fresh on Wednesdays from noon to 1:00.

Join us for good conversation with faith as our foundation.

LEADING US IN WORSHIP

September 14

Setting #6 September 21

Setting #6 September 28

NTF

Presiding Minister Pr. Sandra Johnson

Pr. Sandra Johnson

Pr. Sandra Johnson

Assisting Minister Jean Loudon Mike Miller Gorden Hedahl

Pianist Phil Klacan Phil Klacan Betty Lou Oppegard

Reader & Prayers Gorden Hedahl Jed Reiten Jean Loudon

Usher Luke Stang Sailer Family Volunteer Needed

Special Music

Communion Preparation

Linda Jacobson Linda Jacobson Linda Jacobson

Communion Assistant

Jed Reiten Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed

Acolyte Jack Stang Drew Sailer Ascher Carlson

Coffee Block Party Connie Juaire Volunteer Needed

Bread Bakers Nancy Miller Nancy Miller Nancy Miller

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2014 August Offering Totals

August Monthly Budget YTD Annual Budget

General Offering $7,757.50 $9750 $71,747.80 $117,000

Over/Under ($1,992.50) ($6,252.20)

Property Offering $2,830.00 $3,575 $20,300 $42,900

Over/Under ($745) ($8,300)

Ministry Kickstart $60 $3,581.91

Property Fundraising $886.85

J. Hirsch Gift $6,034

Now that I have your attention,

Hope's Land Payoff in Sight!

Exciting news for Hope's new home. Because of our faithful giving, and special events and gifts, the loan on our property could be as low as $15,000 by

the end of 2014. With a little extra effort it is really possible to have our land free and clear by 2015. What a blessing

that would be!

This assumes we would use our property savings account and profit from Jazz and More for the loan payoff, and

continue our regular property giving these last four months.

So, how do we get that additional $15,000 you ask? Consider this: if our 71 member households gave an additional $212 by Dec. 31st we would total that amount.

That's right, $53 per month through December above what we are giving to property gives Hope an incredible start to

the New Year.

What do you say? Let's make it happen!

Please view the following link for a message for Thrivent Members

https://www.thrivent.com/actionteam/

Simply Giving is an option for General Giving as well as a gift to the capital campaign. Please view this link for more information or contact Teresa @ [email protected]

www.thriventcu.com/personal/simply-giving-program/index.html

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For an upcoming Faith Adventure lesson in October the students will be exploring the Bible, learning the books of the Old and New Testament and sharing or choosing a favorite verses. In preparation for the lesson members of HOPE are invited to send their favorite verses (book, chapter and verse) to Elise Forward. She will share your favorite verses with the students. Many thanks.

Elise’s email address is [email protected].

Evening Book Group The next Hope evening book club meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 29th, 7pm, location - TBD, discussing Driftless by David Rhodes. Everyone should bring our best recommendations to the meeting so we can plan our schedule!

Happy Birthday & Anniversary to the following HOPE members & friends:

9/2 Ken Lee 9/21 Pastor Sandy Johnson

9/2 Carol Rydberg 9/27 Dan Rodewald

9/3 Sarah Bondhus 9/28 Neyo Lesmeister

9/3 Mitch Theisen 9/29 Nathalie Rotsaert

9/6 Zachary Heinselman 9/30 Jacob Anderson

9/10 Jane Terkelsen 9/30 McKenna Brill

9/12 Jeff Rodewald

Happy Anniversary

September 7th

- Sue & Carl Warren

September 16th

– Cara & Keith Getschel

September 23rd

– Wendy & Ty Tokheim

September 28th

– Laura & Mark Anderson

Contact the office if your birthday/anniversary

has been missed.

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HOPE Lutheran Church

Pastor Sandy Johnson

P.O. Box 287

River Falls, WI 54022

715-425-9750

Please call the church office to

schedule an appointment with

Pastor Sandy or Teresa.

HOPE’s website:

hopelutheran-riverfalls.org

Pastor Sandy’s email:

[email protected]

Teresa’s email:

[email protected]

Facebook:

Hope Lutheran River Falls Wi

Skype:

Hopelutheranchurchriverfalls

God’s Work. Our Hands.

Cleaning Newman, making beautiful cards at Newman, Ukulele

players at Our House, cleaning classrooms at Servant of The

Shepherd, cleaning cars at Journey House, singing at Wellhaven

and preparing the grounds at Newman for the coming fall/winter

season: All of these events were a part of God’s Work. Our

Hands. On Sunday, September 7 a group of 50 volunteers came

to serve “the neighbor.” After a brief worship service HOPE

folks went to work. Thanks to each and every one of you! You are

God’s hands doing God’s work in the world.

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Community Announcements

Greetings from Luther Point!

It's that time of year again... We are getting ready for our Fall Ask and are looking for some volunteers September 16,

9am-2/3pm. If you could please put something your bulletin it would be much appreciated. Luther Point will be

providing a snack in the morning and lunch. People can contact me to be put on the list at 715-689-2347 or

[email protected] Thanks!!

Ryan Hennessey

COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE

Saturday, September 20th

1:00 - 4:00 PM

Food, Fun, and Celebrations!

Men, First Covenant Church in River Falls, WI will once again be a simulcast host

site for the Men's NoRegrets Conference on February 7th, 2015. We cordially

invite you to our community open house to see our new sanctuary. It is a 450 seat

auditorium with two large viewing screens. Please come and see it! Our address is

1374 N. Main Street, River Falls, Wisconsin. The men's commission will be there

to show you around. Bring your families and all your church to the open house.

God bless you all as we move forward serving our Lord.

West CAP Literacy Program is seeking new volunteer tutors

River Falls, WI (September 2, 2014) — West CAP Literacy Program is now recruiting for volunteer tutors. Tutors help adult learners from a variety of backgrounds with basic reading, writing, speaking, or math skills so they can get a better job, get into a career training program, or begin a GED program. Those interested in becoming a volunteer literacy tutor can learn more by visiting http://westcap.org/services/adult-literacy/ or calling Stephanie Stark, Program Coordinator, at 715-410-4735. Most tutors volunteer one-to three hours per week, often providing life-changing results for adult learners. West CAP Literacy Program is available in St. Croix and Pierce Counties of western Wisconsin. West CAP is a local non-profit community action agency whose mission is to take action against poverty by developing the social and economic assets of low-income families and their communities and by working to create a more just and sustainable society.

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MONTH of SEPTEMBER Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3 10:00-1:00 City

Sampler @ UWRF

12:00 PM Faith Talks @

Family Fresh

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9:30 God’s Work.

Our Hands

Birthday

Sunday

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12:00 Daytime

Book Group

4:00 PM Cong. Life

@ Dish & Spoon

6:00 PM

Communications @

Dish & Spoon

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12:00 PM

Faith Talks @

Family Fresh

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2:30 Exec.@ JH

7:00 Mission Mtg

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3:00 pm Softball

Party @ Jeff

Carlson’s

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9:30 Worship

Home For

HOPE Kickoff

& Block Party

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Pr. Sandy Vacation

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6:30 Worship Mtg

@ Dish & Spoon

Pr. Sandy Vacation

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12:00 PM Faith

Talks @ Family Fresh

7:00 Council Mtg. @ Connie Juaire’s

Pr. Sandy Vacation

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Pr. Sandy Vacation

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Pr. Sandy Vacation

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Pr. Sandy Vacation

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9:30 Worship 10:30 Coffee Hour

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Tuesday Banquet

6:00 PM

Education Mtg @

Dish & Spoon

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12:00 PM Faith Talks @

Family Fresh

4:15 Faith Adventure

Orientation

5:30 Confirmation

Orientation

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4:00 PM Ad0Hoc @ Junior’s

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9:30 Worship 10:30 Coffee Hour

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7:00 pm Evening Book Group

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