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2011–12 Worship Schedule:
9:00 a.m. Chapel Worship with Communion and Singing
9:00 - 9:45 a.m. Adult Forum
9:00 - 9:35 a.m. Choir Rehearsal
10:00 a.m. Worship and Sunday School
11:00 a.m. Coffee and Fellowship

Everyone 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

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.

We are a reconciling congregation welcoming people of all sexual orientations.

Office
Monday–Friday, 9–noon
7600 Harold Avenue, Golden Valley, Minnesota 55427
763 545 0239 • Fax 763 546 3109
Sunshine Valley Childcare: 763 545 6906

Staff:
Ministers: Congregation
Pastor: Rev. Ed DuBose
Minister of Music: Jerry Rubino
Instrumental Music Coordinator: Paul David Stanko
Office Manager: Peggy Bocklund
Children’s Choir Coordinator: Jane Samsal
Administrative Assistant: Janine Hall
Quartet: Wendy Gennaula, Susan Hofflander, Tom Witry and Max Wojtanowicz
Nursery Attendant: Trisha Tidemanson
Website ideas or comments? Steve Rossi

Youth Cookie Sale —The youth of Spirit of Hope have started to raise money for the “Imagine No More Malaria” campaign. Next Sunday, February 26, they are baking and selling cookies to raise money with all proceeds going to this campaign.

Spirit of Hope Nursery —Families with little children are welcome to use the nursery which is located off the lower lobby. Trisha Tidemanson, our nursery coordinator, is an experienced child care worker and is here every Sunday with a volunteer assistant. The nursery is free to all families. Please sign in each week and leave your cell phone number with Trisha in case she needs to reach you. The nursery can accommodate children until they turn 3-years old.

February 26
Next Sunday! —We are pleased to welcome Jeff Ernst to Spirit of Hope. Jeff is a former confirmation student of Pastor Ed. He studied at the U of M and has traveled to Honduras since he was 13 years old. He is now the director of Children’s Villages of Honduras. He will be in the adult forum to discuss his work with the children of Honduras.

February Voice —The large print edition is available in the kiosk.

Outreach and Reconciling Ministry Team —will meet on Wednesday February 29 at 6:30 p.m. in the Footitt Conference Room.

Spirit of Hope 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 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 April. If you have questions about the fund or the application process, contact one of the Board members.

May 17–19 Annual Flea Market
Flea Market Update —It’s time to clean out your closets and make a donation to our May Flea Market. Leave small items by the sign to the left of the main doors in the lobby. Bring large items in May. Please do not bring TVs, computers, computer software, or small toys.

Costume Jewelry —Do you have costume jewelry you don’t need or want any longer? United Methodist Women will be collecting jewelry for the spring flea market. This is a good fundraiser which allows us to support mission work. Please start setting aside your jewelry; and in March, we will let you know how you can donate your jewelry. Thank you!

2012 Altar Flower Sign Up. Remember a birthday, anniversary, or other occasion by signing up to purchase the altar flowers on a special Sunday. The cost remains only $25. Sign up today on the bulletin board flower chart!

...in Rwanda. Visit their blog, http://surprised-by-hope.blogspot.com. You may give to their ministry any time during the year with Cornerstone and envelopes are in the Kiosk especially for this ministry.

How do I reach Pastor Ed? Pastor Ed is honored to be the pastor for Spirit of Hope. Although he lives in Woodbury, he wants to be available to anyone in need of a Pastor. He will normally be in the office Monday through Thursday. If you would like to talk to him during that time, call the Church office at 763 545 0239. You may also call his cell phone, 651 503 4279. If he doesn't answer, leave a message. You may also send him email.

Spirit of Hope would like to keep in touch with you. Please contact the church office with your new address by calling 763 545 0239 or by email. Thanks.

Attention College Students—
We would love to keep in touch with you while you are at school. Email the church office with your college address. We’ll keep you up to date with the Voice and other news items from your Spirit of Hope family.

@E-mail Addresses Needed!
Please take a moment to record your email address on the attendance form during worship. In the future, it is our intention to communicate with as many members and friends of Spirit of Hope as possible utilizing this format. Thank you!

Our Community

The MetroWest Builders is hosting its annual dinner and celebration on Sunday, February 19 at Good Samaritan United Methodist Church in Edina. Gathering is at 3:30 p.m. with a program at 4:00 p.m. and dinner at 5:00 p.m. The cost of the buffet dinner is $12 and may be paid at the event. You are asked to make reservations by February 15. They can be made through our web-site: www.metrowestbuilders.org, by e-mailing: pathinker@mterowestbuilders.org, or calling: 612-615-6102.

Camping Brochures have arrived! Pick up your copy today and start planning for summer. We have different kinds of camps: Children and youth camps, family camps, adult camps, grandparent and grandchildren camps, and older adult camps. There is something for everyone! Check out the camps at www.campminnesota.org

PRISM Food Shelf - This is a particularly difficult time of year for food shelves. PRISM is our local food shelf. We are having a special collection for PRISM during the Lenten season. You can help in two ways. You can bring in some of the items which are most needed.

So many ways to donate:

1. Place a check in the offering plate designated to PRISM.
2. Contribute online to PRISM via GiveMN.org.
3. Visit the PRISM website
4. Do it right here, right now:

Agnus Day

Each week, Rick and Ted (Rick’s the one with the dark nose and the cup of coffee) talk during Fellowship and coffee after Worship. Rick is Ted’s mentor. Their conversation is usually inspired by the day’s Gospel reading from the Common Lectionary. The comic strip always makes a point and usually gets a laugh. In doing so, the comic strip brings another means of contact with the Gospel for the day. Often that which makes us laugh, makes us remember.

Good News from Bob Pickering

Each week, Bob sends out his Good News message. Read the current posts. This dusty archive has more than 10 years-worth of his wit and wisdom. Choose from the archive.

Spirit of Hope wallpaper

A limited number of Spirit of Hope wallpapers
(computer display backgrounds) are still available.

Lower Lobby viewed from the Café at Spirit of Hope:
Footitt Conference Room door is left of center.
Nursery door is to the right of the modular seating.
The Sanctuary is to the right up the stairs or by elevator.

The Spirit of Hope building is wheelchair accessible.