This week's Calendar
Prayer Requests

The Trustees have been checking out the storage situation at church. A number of items appear to be missing: A stainless steel cart (missing for a couple of years), table cloths (rectangular and round), canopy tents (Rubbermaid) from the Boy Scout closet. Please return these items to the church. Items must be checked out and checked in from the Trustees before leaving the church. Thank you.

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.

The two candles that grace the front of our altar remind us that the power of God is working within the peoples of Israel and Palestine to bring about lasting peace. There is hope!

2010 Worship Schedule:
9:00 a.m. Chapel Service
10:00 a.m. Worship

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
Coordinator of Children’s Sunday School: Danielle Buckmeier
Office Manager: Peggy Bocklund
Administrative Assistant: Janine Hall

Special Events
Early Service will be at 9:00 a.m. through the summer.

Paint-a-thon: Tuesday, July 27, 5–8 p.m.— prep;
Thursday, July 29, 8–11 a.m.— prep; Saturday, August 7, 8 a.m.—paint

July 28 – Women’s Summer Picnic

August 3, 5-7 p.m. — Night to Unite

August 8, immediately following worship — Farewell Celebration and Fundraiser for Phillip and Wendy Plager

Week of July 25, 2010

Your News items are due in the church office on Tuesdays.
Please deliver articles to the church office or by email.

Night to Unite Join us for an all-church and community event on Tuesday, August 3, 5-7 p.m. We will have free hot dogs, chips, lemonade and root beer floats. Sunshine Valley Childcare is sponsoring a bike rodeo, and we will have a visit from the Golden Valley Police and Fire Departments. Come and enjoy prizes, fun, food, and fellowship on this special evening. Everyone is welcome!

Farewell Celebration and Fundraiser for Phillip and Wendy Plager You are invited to a “Celebration of Adventure and Blessing” for Phillip and Wendy Plager as they leave for Rwanda. Please join us on Sunday, August 8, for a special blessing during worship and a farewell fundraiser meal (free-will offering) immediately following worship.

Phillip Plager and Wendy Weimerskirch were married June 25 and are moving to Africa as the new directors of the Cornerstone Youth Leadership Academy. The focus of their work will be helping youth and young adults with their continuing education in preparation for their futures. The celebration will be a wonderful African send-off featuring an all-American menu including country-style ribs, corn on the cob, coleslaw, chips, pickles, watermelon and brownies. Come and join us for this day of faith, food, fundraising, and fellowship as we bless and celebrate Phil and Wendy’s next African adventure!

LaVon Funck Memorial Service will be held at Spirit of Hope on Friday, July 23, at 2:00 p.m. LaVon and Gordon were members here for 23 years. Our sympathy to her husband Gordon and the rest of her family. All are welcome at the memorial service and a luncheon will be served afterwards.

The Early Sunday service is in the Chapel, at 9:00 a.m. during the summer through September 12.

Calling all instrumentalists.

Did you ever play an instrument and wish you had an outlet to do it again? Do you have a horn or string instrument gathering dust in your closet? Would you like a safe and fun environment to spread your musical wings again? If so, please let Jerry know at JerryRubino@aol.com or talk to him! The Spirit of Hope Praise Band is forming and we want you to be a part of the great adventure!

Paint-a-thon. Come join us for the Paint-a-thon on Saturday, August 7. We will start at 8:00 a.m. and work until we are done. Come for an hour or all day. The sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the upper lobby.

 

All Church Ladies Pot Luck and Medicine Lake Boat Ride! Please join us for this annual fun event on Medicine Lake at Nadine Gunn’s home, 12 Kaiser Ave. Nadine's phone is 763.544.0837 for directions. Everyone is invited. Wednesday, July 28, at 11:30 a.m. is our gathering time. Meet in the church parking lot at 11:15 to car pool and save on the number cars parked on Nadine's narrow road. Bring a dish to share. This is a good time for fellowship with each other and getting to know one another better in a different setting. We hope for some new people! Nadine's son, Steve, is willing to take anyone on a nice boat ride on the lake after lunch! Sponsored by United Methodist Women Circle,

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 Board makes grants for worthy programs and projects 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 on August 24. If you have questions about the fund or the application process, contact Eric Forsberg.

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!

Address Change? 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.

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

Sunshine Valley Child Care is taking applications for their fall program for children ages 16 months to 5 years old. For more information, contact Diane or Sharon at 763-545-6109.

Looking for House Renters. Upper level has a master bedroom: full bath and walk-in closet. Private lower level has two bedrooms, dinette, living room, bath and fireplace. If interested, contact Evelyn Johnson (612) 521-9050,

Little Brothers -Friends of the Elderly is looking for a diverse group of people 55 years or better to act as Peer Counselors to older adults experiencing mild to moderate depression, anxiety, grief/loss, or adjustment difficulties. Qualified volunteers are good listeners, supportive, and flexible. Peer Counseling volunteers receive 36 hours of free training prior to visiting clients, and receive additional training and support throughout the year through in-services and supervision. Benefits to volunteers include the development of friendships with other volunteers, an increased understanding of their own aging process, lifelong learning, a sense of purpose, and an opportunity to contribute to their community in a significant manner. Applications are being accepted now for training beginning in September 2010. For more information or to apply, please call (612) 746-0753 or write to cswenson@littlebrothersmn.org. For more information about Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly, visit www.littlebrothersmn.org

PRISM has asked the church partners to contribute specific items throughout the year for the food shelf. They have asked Spirit of Hope to emphasize toilet paper and spaghetti sauce for July.

Here are two ways you can help PRISM financially. 1. Place a check in the offering plate designated to PRISM. 2. Contribute online to PRISM via GiveMN.org. Thank you.

Mark your calendars for the annual
PRISM golf tournament, silent auction, and banquet on August 16. It is being held again this year at Golden Valley Country Club. Reservations are needed, so anyone who wishes to golf in the tournament should let Gloria or PRISM know by July 31. More details will follow. Our PRISM contact person is Gloria Peck, gjpeck@yahoo.com. You can also contact PRISM directly at 763-529-1350

Pride Parade 2010

Spirit of Hope contingent at the 2009 Pride Parade.
View this year’s photos.

Agnus Day

Each week, Rick and Ted (Rick’s the one with the dark nose and the cup of coffee) talk after church. 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 to the weekly service bulletin 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. This dusty archive has more than 10 years-worth of his wit and wisdom. Read the current posts. Choose from the archive.

 

Spirit of Hope wallpapers

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