Bulletin pdf - Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church

Everyone at Spirit of Hope is a Minister of the Gospel
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your acts of
kindness, and give glory to your God. Matthew 5:16
The mission of the United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ
for the transformation of the world, in order that we may:
• Grow in love of God and neighbor
• Reach new people
• Heal a broken world
Communion
Welcome Reception for David Hodd
Sunday, September 6, 2015
2015 FALL EVENTS
Labor Day
Church Offices Closed; Monday, September 7
RALLY SUNDAY KICK-OFF
September 13
9:15 a.m. - FORUM [Adult Education]
Worship 10 a.m. – Blessing Bags for Backpacks
Faith Walk Sunday School Start-up for (pre-k—6th grade) (10 a.m.)
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Celebration
All Church Meal – roasted chicken, coleslaw, potato salad, watermelon, lemonade, brownies and a roll
Activities: bouncy houses, face paintings, balloon animals, scavenger hunt, & cupcake walk
To help with the meal, contact Rob Alber at 763-528-3259 or at Claire.alber@hotmail.com
Invite your friends and neighbors to this great event!
Everyone Welcome!
WELCOME GUESTS AND MEMBERS TO THIS SERVICE OF WORSHIP
September 6, 2015
Fifthteenth Sunday after Pentecost
10:00 a.m.
THE GATHERING
GATHERING MUSIC
I’d Rather Have Jesus
Martha Mathewson, piano and Dana Mathewson, clarinet
George B. Shea, arr. David Winkler
GREETING AND WELCOME
Pastor Jeff Hansen
As we join in the Ministry of Presence, please sign and pass the forms along the pew and then pass them back paying attention to
those around you. Another way of attending to each other is to fill out a yellow prayer concern/joy card and placing it in the offering
plate. You are welcome to do that.
TIME OF SINGING
My Jesus I Love Thee
My Jesus I love Thee I know Thou art mine. For Thee all the follies of sin I resign.
My gracious Redeemer, my Savior art Thou, if ever I loved Thee my Jesus 'tis now.
I love Thee because Thou hast first loved me. And purchased my pardon on Calvary's tree.
I love Thee for wearing the thorns on Thy brow, if ever I loved Thee my Jesus 'tis now.
Shout to the Lord
My Jesus, my Savior, Lord there is none like You, all of my days, I want to praise, the wonders of Your mighty love.
My comfort, my shelter, tower of refuge, and strength, let every breath, all that I am, never cease to worship You.
Chorus
Shout to the Lord all the earth let us sing, power and majesty praise to the King.
Mountains bow down and the seas will roar, at the sound of Your name.
I sing for joy at the work of Your hands, forever I'll love You, forever I'll stand.
Nothing compares to the promise I have in You.
Open Our Eyes
Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus, to reach out and touch Him, and say that we love Him.
Open our ears, Lord, and help us to listen, open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus.
Open our hearts, Lord, that we might receive You, open our spirits, and teach us to worship.
Open our lips, Lord, and teach us to praise You, open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus.
CCLI License No. 1207861
*CALL TO WORSHIP
An asterisk * indicates to please stand, as able, to the Glory of God
Light print for the leader and bold print for the congregation
Open hearts,
Open minds,
Open doors. That’s us, right?
Right. But that’s a lot of open, unguarded space.
Seems rather dangerous.
Yes. It does, doesn’t it?
*HYMN OF PRAISE
O For a Thousand Tongues to Sing
No. 57
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*OPENING PRAYER
Hear him, you deaf! His praise, you speechless, your loosened tongues employ (even on this Labor Day
weekend!)…
You who can’t see, look! Your savior comes! And you, who struggle to walk, dance joyously!
Loving One, it seems that the arrival of this Christ,
Whom we take for granted and assume is always around and available,
Changes things dramatically! Causes the most unexpected responses–
In the most unlikely people!
And calls, challenges, stirs, inspires even us
To do things we know we just can’t! Seriously?! God, help us, in Christ! Amen.
THE WORD
SHARING A WORD OF PEACE AND GREETING
(Children - preschool through grade 5 may remain in worship. Nursery is available for children 3-years old and younger.)
GIFT OF MUSIC
Hold Thou My Hand
Max Wojtanowicz
Pearl Curran
SCRIPTURE READING
James 2:1-17
Mark 7:24-37
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For the word of God in scripture, within, among, and beyond us,
Thanks be to God!
MESSAGE:
“We Never Close”
Pastor Jeff Hansen
Jesus gave the people strict orders not to tell anyone. But the more he tried to silence them, the more eagerly
they shared the news. Mark 7:36
THE RESPONSE
PRAYERS OF THE PEOPLE
*OFFERING THANKS AT THE TABLE
The God of all be with you!
And also with you!
Lift up your hearts!
We lift them up to God!
Let us give thanks to God together.
It is good to offer our thanks and praise.
(Please remain standing as a prayer of thanks is offered, joining in response…)
“…and filled with a rich sense of the hopeful future we all share, we say together:”
Thanks and glory be to you, God of all!
(You may be seated for the remainder of the prayer, joining again in the response)
“But in his rising your validation of his word and life becomes a resounding proclamation, one that echoes down through
time, reaching our ears and hearts this very day:”
Christ has died! Christ is Risen! Christ is present here!
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(The prayer continues and concludes…)
“…we offer our thanks and this prayer together in the name and spirit of Jesus,”
*THE PRAYER JESUS TEACHES
Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it
is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who
trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen.
SHARING THE BREAD AND CUP
As United Methodists we celebrate an open table, understanding that Christ invites everyone to his table. You are invited then to
come forward, receive a piece of bread, dip it in the cup (the formal word for this is intinction), and eat. The offering plates are in
place for any gift you may wish to offer. If you have a prayer request you may fill out a yellow prayer card and place it in the plate as
well. Relax. Enjoy this simple meal as a way of communing with God and each other, in the Spirit of the Risen Christ.
*CLOSING PRAYER
You open your doors to us, God, your table, your heart, your very self, and share all that you have and are.
May your Spirit break us open to receive all whom we encounter, and share with them the richness of your
life and love, as we know it ourselves, in Jesus’ name and spirit. Amen.
THE SENDING
*CLOSING SONG
Oh, I Know the Lord’s Laid His Hands on Me
(vss. 1, 2, & 4
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*A BLESSED SENDING
And at that touch, I am wide open,
To all that God will do and give and create and set free, through me!
Amen! So may it be! God send you, the Spirit fill you, Christ go with you and you with Christ, always and
everywhere! Amen! God bless. Go in peace. Amen.
CLOSING MUSIC
I’ve Just Come from the Fountain
Martha Mathewson, piano and Dana Mathewson, clarinet
Michael Hassell, arr. M. Mathewson
(In consideration of those who remain during the closing music for moments of quiet reflection, please greet new and old friends for
coffee and fellowship in the lobby.)
*Please stand, as able, to the Glory of God
FELLOWSHIP TIME - Welcome Reception for David Hodd on the lower lobby and café area
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OUR NEW YOUTH DIRECTOR
Hi everyone! My name is David Hodd. I'm 24 years old, I am attending North Central University for a
degree in Biblical and Theological Studies, and I live in a townhouse in Savage. In the photo is my
girlfriend Amy who is an art teacher in the Minnetonka school district. I was called into ministry when
I was fourteen years old at a church camp in Park Rapids called STORM Camp, which I now serve as a
leader in. After a long journey through faith God has called me to Spirit of Hope to serve as a youth
leader. Previously I had managed a McDonald's and I am just finishing up a summer pastoral
internship through the United Methodist Church called The Eli Project. I love serving others and
believe that God has called me to Spirit of Hope for a reason. I am excited to serve the youth and everyone else at Spirit of
Hope! See you in church!
Spirit of Hope News
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Thank you for your support!
Visitors – Thank you for joining us in worship today.
Serve at Simpson Shelter on Monday, September 7, at
6:00 p.m. Please sign up on the bulletin board to provide food
or serve at Simpson.
Men’s Breakfast. Join the men at 8 a.m. on Saturday,
September 12, in Fellowship Hall. Please come and enjoy a
great breakfast and fellowship!
Rally Day is on Sunday, September 13. See the front of the
bulletin for more details.
Spirit of Hope Ministry Trust Fund - The SOH Ministry
Trust Fund provides a source of special funds for worthy
programs and projects within the church and our community.
The funds in the account are separate from the church operating
budget and not available to use for the operating budget. The
Ministry Trust Fund is managed by a Board of Advisors. The
current members are: Steve Gunn; John Turrittin; Lisa
Schroeder; Pam Collins; Ann Rest; and Eric Forsberg.
Faith Walk Sunday School will start up on Sunday,
September 13.
Women’s Book Club - meets on Sunday, September 13,
at 6:30 p.m. All women are welcome to come and discuss the
book, When Everything Changed: Amazing Journey of
American Women 1960-Present, by Gail Collins.
The Board makes grants based upon applications. Typically the
grants have been between $500 and $1,000. Applications are
available from the church office. The Board will consider
applications at its next meeting in October. If you have
questions about the fund or the application process, contact the
church office or one of the Board members.
Loaves and Fishes: We need volunteers for Loaves and
Fishes next Wednesday, September 16, at Brunswick UMC,
for both shifts.
3:00 to 5 p.m.
5:00 to 7 p.m.
Setup and food prep
Serve and cleanup
You may contact Linda with questions at 763-559-1849. Signup sheet for September is on the bulletin board in the upper
lobby.
Needs at Spirit of Hope
Music – We are looking for a piano accompanist for our
children choirs. Come and share your gift of music and get to
know the next generation of church.
Please check your calendars to help volunteer for October 21
and November 11 from 3-5:00 p.m. for setup and food prep,
and 5-7:00 p.m. to serve and cleanup.
End of the Summer Opportunity! Would you like to
have the chance to have a lovely container garden delivered to
someone's front step? It's free of charge, and all you have to do
is go to Random Acts of Gardening
(randomactsofgardening.net) and complete a form. Anyone can
receive one: a friend, neighbor, someone in need - so go to
randomactsofgardening.net today! If you have questions, feel
free to contact Kim Corey-Edstrom.
Book Club Study - The book study group will resume
meeting at church in the Fireside Room on Monday,
September 14 at 6:30 p.m.
Family Health Fair.-A free community-event sponsored by
Spirit of Hope on Saturday, September 26, from 10 a.m. - 2
p.m. Mark Your Calendars!
QR code - This is our QR code to the Spirit of Hope
website. You will need to have a QR code reader app
installed on your device in order to scan it.
Hospitality and Cleanup – Would you like to help with
our Sunday morning treats and coffee? We now have a sign-up
sheet for you to sign-up on for a Sunday that works with your
schedule. It is on the upper lobby bulletin board. We appreciate
your willingness!
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Sanctuary Choir is open to students in 9th grade through
adults. Choir will have its first rehearsal on Wednesday,
September 16, at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary and will sing for the
first time this season on September 20. We will be continuing
our schedule of rehearsing weekly on Sundays from 9-9:30 a.m.
with the intent of singing that particular Sunday. Occasional
Wednesday evenings are scheduled throughout the fall in order
to get a head start on anthems to make Sunday mornings
easier. Additional scheduled rehearsals: October 21;
November 11 &18; December 2 & 9.
Our Community
PRISM – is our local food shelf and has asked the church
partners to contribute specific items throughout the year for the
food shelf. Donate food to our food pantry like these: hygiene
and cleaning products; personal care products, including ethnic;
Foods for special diets, i.e. low salt or gluten free.
NOTE: If you, or somebody you know, has special dietary
needs, many of our patrons have that same need.
You are welcome to participate in any of our ensembles on a
short-term basis and not feel as though you must make a yearlong commitment. The ability to match pitch is the only
requirement for the participation in the choir, and we promise
many things: free voice lessons as part of the rehearsals,
sharper performance skills, fellowship with others and the
opportunity to nurture and offer your gifts as part of worship!
You may also make a money donation to PRISM. Be sure to
clearly mark PRISM on your offering envelope or on the memo
line of your check. If you would like a PRISM envelope, see an
usher or get one from the Kiosk
Attendance Report for August 30
Come, Be a Spirit-filled Ringer! Spirit A’Peal, our adult
hand-bell choir, welcomes new ringers with joy. Even if you
have never rung a hand-bell, if you can read music and are in
the age range of 9th grade through senior citizen, we would love
to have you try out the art of bell ringing with us. The
commitment is for hour-long rehearsals on Wednesdays at
6:00 p.m. (NEW TIME!!) and performances at an average of
one or two services a month. First rehearsal for the new season
will be Wednesday, September 16. If you need more
information, see Kris Kooiker, Trudy Hoag, or another member
of the bell choir!
9:00 am
10:00 am
After Worship
Communion
Labor Day (Offices Closed)
12:30-3:30 pm
6:00 pm
Reserved (Art Room)
Serving at Simpson Shelter
TUESDAY
6:30 pm
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7600 Harold Avenue
Golden Valley, MN 55427-4820
763-545-0239 – 763-546-3109 (fax)
Website: www.spiritofhopeumc.org
Office Hours: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m., Monday – Thursday
9 a.m. – 12 noon, Friday
Sunshine Valley Daycare: 763-545-6906
STAFF:
Ministers: Congregation
Pastor: Jeff Hansen
Director of Youth Ministry: David Hodd*
Director of Children & Family Ministry & Music: Penny
Meschke*
Minister of Music: Jerry Rubino
Instrumental Music Coordinator: Paul David Stanko
Quartet: Melissa O’Neill, Susan Hofflander,
Tom Witry and Max Wojtanowicz
Finance Administrator: Peggy Bocklund
Administrative Assistants: Janine Hall,
Sharon Seiter
Nursery Attendant: Colette Gorra*
*Our newly added staff members
Chapel Service (Chapel)
Worship/Children remain in worship (Pre-k through
Grade 5) Nursery available for 3-year olds and
younger.
Welcome Reception for our new Youth Director David
Hodd/Coffee/Fellowship (Lower Lobby)
MONDAY
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Spirit of Hope UMC
CALENDAR – Week of September 6, 2015
SUNDAY, September 6
Chapel Service
Worship Attendance Last Week
Sunday School/Nursery Attendance Last Week
Common Solutions (AA) Meeting (Fellowship Hall,
Nursery, Fireside Room)
WEDNESDAY
10:00 am
Staff Meeting (Footitt Conference Room)
7:00 pm
Orchestra Rehearsal (Sanctuary)
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
8:00 am
Ushers:
Men’s Breakfast (Fellowship Hall)
Greeters:
Hospitality:
Clean Up:
Liturgist:
Communion:
Steward:
Altar Flowers:
SUNDAY, September 13
Blessing Bags for Backpacks
8:30 am
Chapel Service (Chapel)
9:15 am
FORUM [Adult Education] (Fireside Room)
10:00 am
Worship/Faith Walk Sunday School/(nursery available
for 2-year olds and younger)
11:00 am
All Church Chicken Dinner (Fellowship Hall)
After Lunch
Celebration – Children Activities
6:30 pm
Women’s Book Club (Lower Lobby)
Volunteers
Buzz* and Jan Nelson, Charlie and Laurie
Johnson *head usher
Rob and Claire Alber and Marie
Rob Alber
Open
Nancy Pavlik
Claire and Rob Alber, Donna Beyer
Megan Nichols
Daryl and Pat Norby
Ask an usher if you would like large print bulletins or
Williams sound system for persons with hearing loss.
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Bulletin Announcements are due in the church office on
Tuesdays by 9:00 a.m.
Statement of Call: We are called by God to be a radically
inclusive, caring community of faith – offering personal and social
transformation through Jesus Christ.
Voice Articles for the October edition are due in the church
office by 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 15.
Reconciling Statement: We are a reconciling congregation
welcoming people of all sexual orientations.
Church office E-mail Address – office@spiritofhopeumc.org
*Articles or announcements may be dropped off at the church
office or emailed to office@spiritofhopumc.org.
Family
He lthFair
Saturday, September 26, 2015
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Spirit of Hope United Methodist Church
7600 Harold Avenue, Golden Valley
www.spiritohopeumc.org
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
WITH THE FAMILY HEALTH FAIR
Please contact Outreach Team
Julie Anderson • Jody Grande • Steve Wasgatt
Sign up on the Bulletin Board – Upper Lobby
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