THE ANCHOR WEEKLY
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THE ANCHOR WEEKLY
April 19, 2015 Third Sunday of Easter THE ANCHOR WEEKLY OUR MISSION Lutheran Church of Hope proclaims Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior by Worshipping together Making disciples of all members Reaching out to spread God’s Word And providing loving support to all. WORSHIP TODAY AT LCH W elcome to worship at Lutheran Church of Hope today, and we are glad that you are here. It is our hope and prayer that God’s grace will surprise you in a new way today. You are invited and welcome to stay with us after worship for fellowship time, as well as to participate in the many ministries of our faith community. All are welcome to Holy Communion at Lutheran Church of Hope. If you or your children do not commune in your own tradition, you are invited to come forward to receive a blessing. Communion will be distributed by stations; the ushers will direct you forward via the center aisle. Wheat-free and gluten-free wafers are available at the station served by the pastor. White grape juice is available in the center of each tray. Prayer Ministers will be available during Holy Communion on either side of the chancel to the sides of each communion station for individual prayers of concern, support, and/or thanksgiving. Simply go to them after communing. If they are praying with someone, form a line and wait for your time. A prayer minister will also be available in the library after worship today for individual and extended prayers as well. IN OUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK… Please note, other than congregation members needing continuing prayers, names appear for two weeks unless notified. From LCH — Art Gercken, Kent Sperry, Carrie RoseMatens, Eva-Marie Kleinert, McKenna Papacek, Jim Haugen, Joyce Severson, Cathy Pyle, Mike Rajewich, Larry Lindblom, Amy Berg. Friends of LCH — Annalene Reece (Wanda Hidy’s mother), Derek Adams (Wanda Hidy’s brother-in-law), Irene Howell (Wanda Hidy’s aunt), Glenn and family (family of Wanda Hidy), Inge Yochum (Wanda Hidy’s friend), Marty Clever (Carol’s husband), Beth Kautz (Kathy Henson’s sister), Uli Koester (Dennis & Kathy Henson’s brother-in-law), Joan Drews (Deb Kazmierski’s mother), Matt Wenstrom and family (Anna Jordan-Helser’s friends), Cathy Million (friend of Bob and Sharon Grow) Jennifer Potter (friend of Rich Nelson), Bob Terrill (Terry Terrill’s father), Betsy Stettner (Petey Webster’s cousin), Nancy Perlmutter (former member of LCH), Those serving in the Armed Forces — Alecia Mesch, Danny Moore (Joanna Moore’s husband) and Andrew Adamson. God will bless you in your worship life today. Rostered leaders of the church who are members of LCH in active ministry: Pastor Randy Pabst, Interim Pastor - Trinity Lutheran, Loveland. Pastor Ken Thurow, Interim Pastor - Prince of Peace, Denver. Pastor Scott McAnally and the Entire Community of Lutheran Church of Hope The congregations and rostered leaders in the Metro East Conference and Rejoice Lutheran. To place a prayer concern or prayers of thanksgiving on the prayer chain, please contact the church office at 303-466-4823. “Sharing and Transforming faith, hopes, and lives” WORSHIP The new baptismal font is in construction and is scheduled to be dedicated on Pentecost Sunday. The new font will be made from the old altar-table. The new baptismal font is given in memory of Leona Gardalen. DISCIPLESHIP Family Story Starter for Passing on the Faith: That Reminds Me...Tell your own personal story of happiness right now. “I’m especially happy today. I went to the doctor yesterday. I had some tests. Everything turned out OK,” Our children will be more prepared to deal with their own vulnerabilities as they participate in ours. And they’ll be thrilled that you included them in your happiness. If your child lives far away, share happiness long distance. Perhaps you will begin with “I wished you were here with me today when…” Connecting Hope activities have Wednesdays. resumed on Connecting Hope Schedule 11:00am 5:00pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:15pm 6:15pm 7:15pm 7:30pm Bible Study Connecting Hope DinnerFellowship Hall Tone Chimes-Nave Confirmation-Annex Knitting Ministry Bells of Hope-Nave Children’s Activity Eucharist-Nave High School Youth Group-Annex Join us for Women of Hope Bible Study this coming Wednesday, April 22, beginning at 9:00 for check-in and Bible Study from the current Gather magazine at 9:30am. Sign on the response sheet if you plan to attend. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL is coming in June. Discipleship will have a display in the Fellowship Hall this week. Speak with Sue McKnight or Beth Rogers for ways to be a part of VBS this year. They are looking for donations to help decorate and have opportunities for all to help during VBS week. Mark the response sheet to be a part of VBS this year. Taking Faith Home devotional inserts are available online in the e-Anchor and hard copy on the ministry wall in the narthex. Thank You for your continued support of the LCH youth by using King Soopers gift cards. This is an easy way to support the Youth at LCH. Every time a K/S gift card is used to make purchases for groceries, LCH receives a percentage of those purchases. The cards work the same as cash—just ‘fill them up’ at customer service or at the cashier before checking out and use the card for payment. These cards can be obtained from Beth Rogers. Pick one up and fill it for your kids away at college or have an extra one to give to a friend. For for more information please see Beth Rogers. REACHING OUT Social Concerns has begun a new ministry this April—A Precious Gift. The goal is to collect small gifts to be donated to A Precious Child so that parents can give a birthday gift to their child who would otherwise not receive one. The yellow tub wrapped in birthday paper will be in the narthex all during April. Please bring an unwrapped toy, book, or other small gift and place it in the tub. Like the Santa Sacks, donated birthday wrapping paper is always appreciated. If you would like to help with this ministry or have questions, please email Deb Kazmierski at socialconcerns@lchope.org. Feed the Homeless continues on Saturday, May 2. The Social Concerns ministry is looking for LCH members to be a part of this exciting ministry on Saturday morning in both the assembly of sandwiches and being a part of the team that goes downtown. For more information on how you can help, email socialconcerns@lchope.org. Sign on the response sheet if you can help with this ministry. Supplies for coffee, cocoa and paper products are low—next time you are shopping, purchase some granola bars and/or cookies, sandwich bags, napkins, coffee, cream, sugar, and drop them by the church. The new Habitat Restore located at 1 Park Ave (just south of the Broomfield recycling center), is now open for business, both for accepting donations and sale of merchandise. Habitat for Humanity has almost completed work on the first Jamestown house and will be starting work on the second one in late April or early May. They hope to start on the Wonder Hill project in Boulder in June. Check the response sheet or see John Bosio if you are interested in helping with these two projects. Are you a quilter? A few hands are being looked for to help put together quilts with the LCH Quilters! This is reaching out ministry which warms those in need. Thanks to this group five quilts have been completed, but more are needed. If you can help, please speak with Marlys Thurow or check the response sheet. LOVING SUPPORT STAFF AND OFFICE NOTES Friends of Broomfield invites the community to their Friends Wine Event on Thursday, May 14, from 6 to 10pm at the FRIENDS’ Place, 11851 Saulsbury Street in Broomfield. Tickets are $75 online until May 1. $90 after May 1 or at the door. For more information visit www.friendsofbroomfield.org or call 303-404-0123. Also see Tim or Jean Hynek for details. Thirsty Third Thursdays, or Office Hours with PScott will be Thursday, May 21 from 3pm—6pm at Big Choice Brewery here in Broomfield. (7270 W. 118th Pl., Broomfield, CO). Come by, partake in a beverage and/ or some food (bring some munchies to share & we’ll go dutch) and enjoy some time with your pastor and each other! LCH Transportation Ministry is looking for people to drive members to doctor appointments on an occasional basis. If you can help with this ministry, please sign on the response sheet. Why Work? Do we work for fame and fortune or just to pay back loans we took out to get the job in the first place? Lutheran Campus Ministry at CU-Boulder is sponsoring an interfaith panel discussion on the meaning of work on Wednesday, April 22, at 7:00pm in the Eaton Humanities Building. The discussion is free and open to the public! Bishop Jim Gonia of our Rocky Mountain Synod will be one of the panelists. For more information, see Steve Kultala. Bunco For Life!— Please join the “Wishing on a Star for a Cure” team next Saturday, April 25, at 1:00pm, here in the fellowship hall at LCH to support the Annual Broomfield Relay for Life. Lunch is at noon and Bunco begins promptly at 1:00pm. There is a donation of $15 per player and includes lunch. GENEROSITY GRATITUDE Thanksgivings for April 12 Worship Attendance 151 Average Attendance 207 General Fund Offering $9,349 Thank you for your continued generosity ANNUAL MEETING OF LCH The 52nd Annual Meeting of Lutheran Church of Hope will take place on Sunday, May 3 at 11:15am in the Fellowship Hall. On the agenda are ministry leadership elections, reports of the pastor and president, and approval of the 2015-16 Ministry Spending Plan. The Annual Report of LCH will be made available online this next week via an e-Anchor. Requests for printed reports may be made to Marlys Dufour in the office by calling (303) 466-4823. Child care will be available. A Forum covering topics presented in the Annual Report and for any questions will be held next Sunday, April 26 beginning at 10:30 in the Chapel of the Crosses. The LCH Board of Trustees is reporting that with the 2015 Revised Estimates of Giving, an additional $34,000 has been committed to the General Fund for Lutheran Church of Hope. Thanks be to God! 6 Ways to Give Besides Check/Cash in the Offering 1. Give online—www.lchope.securegive.com 2. Give at the LCH Giving Kiosk in the Narthex 3. Give on your Phone—Download SecureGive App and search for Lutheran Church of Hope. 4. Bill pay—utilize your bank’s bill pay service and have checks automatically sent to the church. 5. Stocks—give appreciated stock as a way to minimize your tax consequences on appreciated investments. Contact office@lchope.org for more information. 6. Text Message Gifts—Simply text one of the four following messages to 1-844-4LC-HOPE (1-844452-4673). General (dollar amount) - for General Fund Foundation (dollar amount) - for Foundation of Hope Building (dollar amount) - for Building Fund Principal Youth (dollar amount) - for LCH Youth Fund. You will be asked to set up a method of payment the first time giving via text (if you are not registered with LCH’s SecureGive) and a confirmation text will be sent after every gift. You are able to give anonymously. Thank you for your continued generosity to LCH! 1305 W. 10th Ave, Broomfield, CO 80020 Phone (303) 466-4823 Fax (303) 466-1968 Visit our website: www.lchope.org Email us at: office@lchope.org “Sharing and Transforming faith, hopes, and lives” WHAT’S HAPPENING AT LCHOPE THIS WEEK 4-19 Sunday 4-20 Monday 4-21 Tuesday 4-22 Wednesday 4-23 Thursday 4-24 4-26 Friday Sunday 4-27 Monday 8:00am Worship 10:30am Fellowship Hour 10:30am Sunday School 6:00pm Yoga-Fellowship Hall 7:00pm Worship and Music Gathering 10:30am Pastors Text Study 6:30pm Spirit of Hope Rehearsal 6:30pm Boy Scouts 9:00am Women of Hope Study 11:00am Adult Bible Study-Chapel 5:00pm Connecting Hope See Schedule in Announcements 6:00pm VBS Planning 10:30am Yoga 6:00pm WhizKids Program PScott and Beth’s Day Off 9:00am Worship 10:30am Fellowship Hour 10:30am Annual Report Forum 10:30am Learning Hour 5:30pm Financial Management Team 6:00pm Yoga 6:30pm Board of Trustees Leading Our Worship Liturgy Next Sunday The Rev. Dr. Scott McAnally Presiding Minister Mr. John Bosio Assisting Minister Ms. Kim Hohensee Organist Ms. Isabelle Bieber Acolyte Ms. Camryn Bieber Crucifer Ms. Beth Bosio, Mr. Dave Borreson Lectors Ms. Kristin Anderson Prayers of the Church Ms. Kristin Anderson, Mr. Steve Rath Prayer Ministers Ms. Juli Bassman, Communion Assistants Ms. Cindy Green Ms. Kenda Meyer Bells of Hope Director Mr. and Ms. John and Beth Bosio, Greeters Mr. Chuck Meyer Mr. Anthony Moller, Mr. Milo Olsen Ushers Mr. and Ms. Dan and Jane Guberud Ms. Jaylene Rich, Ms. Julie Papacek Altar Guild Mr. & Ms. Lew and Amy Moir Fellowship Hour Hosts Ms. Jetta Baker, Offering Counters Ms. Cindy Montgomery Open Campus – Ms. Jeanie Beck Close Campus— PScott