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Official Publication of Hope Lutheran Church, Cedar Hill, TX
Mission Statement: To discover and respond to our call
TO KNOW JESUS TO FOLLOW JESUS TO SERVE JESUS in unique ministries.
Volume XXX Issue 5 May, 2015
Church
972.291.7902
Fax 972.291.7902
Pastors
Joel & Wendy Berthelsen
Choir Director
Joe Liberatore
Organist
Sanctuary Choir Accompanist
Piano Accompanist
Open
Secretary
Karine Samer
Heralds Editor
Karine Samer
Church Council
Officers
President
Candy Moltz - 972.723.2932
President-Elect
Raymond Luster- 214.789.3030
Secretary
Nancy Yedlowski -
972.2793-1179
Members at Large
Elizabeth Bockarie -
972.709.8391
Pat Foster - 972.351.9321
Steve Kenyon -
817.913.1336
Joe Kyle - 972.296.6244
Ed Longstreet - 972.230.3506
Appointees
Treasurer
Kathy Still - 972.293.8016
Financial Secretary
Kathy Longstreet -972.230.3506
Fifty Days to Pentecost
The adult Sunday School class has been marking the 50 days till Pentecost. This year Pen-
tecost lands on May 24th. (It will also be Confirmation Sunday.)
Our Sunday School class has been noting the similarities between Shavuot (the Jewish
celebration we call Pentecost) and Pentecost (a word taken from the Greek word for fifty.)
Here is what we have noted thus far.
1. Shavuot is the festival of “first fruits.” Pentecost marks the day when 3000 thou-
sand people became Christians, becoming the “first fruits” of the preaching of the
church.
2. Shavuot celebrates the giving of the law. (The Ten Commandments were given at
Sinai, fifty days after the first Passover.) Pentecost marks the giving of the Holy
Spirit who writes the law on our hearts and “reminds us of everything Jesus said.”
3. Shavuot is the birthday of the Jewish nation. The number 40 is a birthing number.
(There are 40 weeks of human gestation. Then comes birth.) There were 40 years
x 10 (400 years) from Abraham till the people came out of Egypt. (See Gen. 15:13)
Pentecost is 40 days + 10 days (fifty days). Then the church was born as the Holy
Spirit was poured out on the church.
You are invited to Sunday School throughout May to hear the rest of the story.
We are excited to have confirmation this coming Pentecost. Come celebrate with the
church the confession of faith of the Confirmands.
We are also excited to celebrate all that is mentioned above and the other 4 major correl-
tions between Shavuot and Pentecost. It is indeed a great celebration day!
Come join the celebration.
Pastor Joel
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Adult Sunday School
50 Days Until Pentecost
Each Sunday we will look at a facet of the power and work of the Holy Spirit. Thus far
we have covered three facets. (see the main article)
Throughout May we will look at four more.
May 3 David
May 10 Awesome
May 17 ……… question and answer meeting regarding the council recommended
bi-law change.
May 24 Celebration
May 30 Two Loaves
Pastor Joel
Confirmation Sunday
May 24th
In our baptism liturgy the pastor lays his or her hands on the head of the person being baptized and
speaks these words, “Pour out your Holy Spirit on ______, the spirit of wisdom and understanding,
the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and the fear of the Lord, the spirit of joy in
your presence.”
In the confirmation service… the service where the Confirmands confirm the faith of baptism with
their confession… the pastor lays his or her hands on the head of the Confirmand and says, “Father
in heaven, for Jesus’ sake, stir up in _____ the gift of your Holy Spirit; confirm his faith, guide his
life, empower him in his serving, give him patience in suffering and bring him to everlasting life.”
How appropriate it is that these prayers (and more) should take place on Pentecost Sunday, the Sun-
day where we celebrate the Holy Spirit being poured out on the church.
Come Celebrate with our Confirmands and their families this Pentecost. There will be a reception
following the service.
Pastor Joel
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GROW: KNOW & FOLLOW Jesus
ALL NEWCOMERS WELCOME!
DEVOTIONALS are available on the lobby table, including the Daily Texts 2015 devotional, based
upon the Moravian pattern of texts began over 200 years ago by Lutherans.
SUNDAYS:
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL, 9AM
FAMILY SUNDAY SCHOOL continues, following worship on Sunday mornings (11:15 AM).
We are training parents to nurture their children’s relationship with Jesus in the home, practic-
ing FAITH FIVE (a way of doing family devotions for all ages). We will be studying the entire
Bible, and using other family-oriented spiritual growth resources.
WEDNESDAYS (The Wednesday evening activities below will have their last spring gathering
on May 13. Then, there will be a recess for the summer and resume again on September 9):
QUIET WORSHIP at 6:15PM (Recessing for summer beginning May 20 and resume again
on Sept. 9)
Listen and Get to Know Jesus … Reading and Studying the entire Bible over three years:
Timothy Project Bible Study, Wednesdays, 7:00-8:15PM.
Recognize the personal practical voice of Jesus in His word. Learn a simple thorough study
method to fully understand Scripture. Practice praying. Get to know Jesus. No Bible experience
needed. All newcomers welcome. Taught by Pastor Wendy. “All Scripture is God-breathed and
is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of
God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work.” 2 Timothy 3:16-17 (hence, the name:
“Timothy Project”)
THURSDAYS:
The Apprentice Series, 7PM: Using Scripture, soul training exercises, comfortable conversation,
we are continuing on with the second book in the series: “The Good and Beautiful Life.” This
is an awesome opportunity to deepen your prayer life, hear personally from Jesus in His word
and allow Him to transform your words, thoughts, character, actions and habits into His image,
will and ways.
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Anniversaries
Bill & Deb Burleson 5/17
Joe & Nancy Yedlowski 5/23
Stephen & Stephanie Dahl 5/27
Birthdays
Dolores Liberatore 5/06
David Still 5/06
Herb Fechner 5/13
Nina Griggs 5/13
Malakai Ashenafi 5/14
Al Armistead 5/18
Michael Still 5/21
Scott Clark 5/30
National Gatherings: Dallas 2015
In 2015, both the North American Lutheran Church and Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ
will hold their annual gatherings in Dallas. Our church, Hope Lutheran Church, is a part of both of
these evangelical Lutheran church bodies. Pat Foster will be coordinating volunteers for both events.
Some sessions and meals may be free for volunteers. Since these gatherings are local, we encourage
you to attend one or more sessions to become more familiar with our church bodies.
North American Lutheran Church Gathering & Lutheran Week: August 11-14 “Martyr: Life Giving Witness” (Acts 26:16-18
Under the theme above, “Lutheran week” will include a theological conference, mission
training event and the national North American Lutheran Church convocation. The
event will be held at the Hyatt at DFW airport, and registration and more information is
available on the NALC website:
http://thenalc.org/.
Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ: October 4-7
“Our DNA”
Under the theme above, LCMC annual gathering will be held at the Embassy
Suites Hotel and Conference Center (7600 John Q Hammons Dr, Frisco,
TX 75034). See the LCMC website for more information:
http://www.lcmc.net/annual-gathering/233.html
INVESTING IN THE KINGDOM:
From March, 2015:
Hope has taken in $ 42,714
Hope has spent $ 35,150
Net Income $ 7,564
Available for operations
$12,368
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My favorite verses is: Proverbs 3:3-4 (King James Version)
Contributor: Elizabeth Bockarie
3Let not mercy and truth forsake thee: bind them about
thy neck; write them upon the table of thine heart: 4So
shalt thou find favour and good understanding in the
sight of God and man.
Many Thanks … The Easter Lilies lending their beauty to the Sanctuary during the
Easter service were given by:
The Barnett Family in honor of Christine & Mike
The Foster Family
The Hackney Family
The Janke Family in memory of our Loved Ones
The Juergens Family in memory of our Parents, Helen & Herman, Hilda & John
Joe Kyle in memory of Benda Kyle
The Longstreet Family in memory of our Parents
The Mohan Family in memory of The Rev. Sellarêy Hill, grandfather
The Moltz Family in memory of A.B. & Lee Carson & John & VernaLee Moltz
Valerie Peterson in memory of Loved Ones
The Pleasants Family The Radke Family in memory of their Parents
The Samer Family in honor of God’s many blessings
The Strand Family in memory of Hazel Linder
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Sunday Schedule:
Sunday School ~ 9:00 AM
Sunday School, May 17, Q & A about bi-
law change.
Worship ~ 10:00 AM
Children’s Sunday School ~ 11:15 AM
Youth Group ~ 6:00 PM
Wednesday Night Activities:
Wednesday Evening Prayer 6:15 PM
Timothy Project Bible Study 7:15 PM
Thursday: The Apprentice Series 7:00 PM
Friday: Hope Prayer Time at Church 10:00 PM
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ALOA Senior
Fest
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11 12 Faith Circle 13 14 15 16
17 Q & A on Bi-law
change
Council Meeting
18 19 20 No Timothy
Project
No Quite Wor-
ship
21 22 23
24
The Day
of Pentecost
Confirmation
25 26 27 No Confirma-
tion
28 29 30
31.
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Recovering at home ~
Guy Chaffen
235 W. Pleasant Run Road
Cedar Hill, Texas 75104
Nina Griggs
440 Cambridge Drive
DeSoto, Texas 75115-5608
972.223.6353
Gail Riggins
1217 Reeves Lane
Cedar Hill, Texas 75104-7307
214.546.6119
These members appreciate your prayers and
words of encouragement.
Marian Black
Horizon Bay
355 W. Westchester Pkwy, #A207
Grand Prairie, TX 75052
214.235.0371
Marv Christensen
812 Vince Lane
DeSoto, TX 75115-4410
972.223.5172
Email address: [email protected]
Harriette Hedderick
235 W. Pleasant Run road, #216
Cedar Hill, Texas 75104-5443
972.293.5812
Joanna Snow
The Sterling House
1771 Country Club Drive
Mansfield, TX 76063
Mailing Address: 21 Devon Court
Mansfield, Texas 76063-4890
Carol Newman
401Shadowwood Trail
Red Oak, Texas 75154-1425
972.217.1463
Prayers and Words of Encouragement
Our homebound members and friends enjoy
visits, calls and cards. Please take a few min-
utes out of your day for those who can no
longer get out and about.
We send our love and prayer to Jeanne Blue and
family as Dorsey when home to be with the Lord
on March 22, 2015.
On April 27, 2015 Zelda Gates
went hope to be with Jesus. Our
love and prayers go to her family.
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Hope
Lutheran
Church 917 Straus Road
Cedar Hill Texas 75104
www.hopelutheran.net
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