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Life Together
Hope Church,
Thank you so much for the quilt and the $100 scholarship! It will
definitely be used to help with college expenses. I am so blessed to be a
member of Hope Church, and I cannot thank you enough for everything you
have done for my family and me!
Brittany Shipp ♥
Thank you Thank you to Pastor Tim & Jan and to all my church family for all
the prayers, visits, cards, phone calls, gifts and food while I was in the
Hospital & since returning home.
A Special thank you to all of you who give blood and the people on
the unit. We are really Blest!
Thank you, Rose Wilken
Thank you to all of you in the Hope commu-
nity that helped us have such a successful
time serving the Bertrand fair. We
needed all of you from cleaning,
serving, grilling, baking, to prayers, mone-
tary support and beyond. Thanks for being
there for us.
The Hope Serving Committee.
It is that time again when
school supplies are on sale.
Now is a good time to pick up items for
the Samaritans Purse Kits (November’s Mission of
the Month), since school supplies are hard to find
in October. If you have any questions please con-
tact Kathy Weber or Roxann Gregg.
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Hope Circle of Prayer
August 3-9 Larry & Joyce Langenberg;
Matt Langenberg; Shirley
Langenberg; Tiffany & Chris
Langford, Collin, Coleman,
Cooper, Tobi, & Tinley;
Darrel & Veronica Lavene.
August 10-16 Doyle & Kay Lavene; Jason Lavene; Troy Lavene; Tami
Lewis; Doug & Joan Lilyhorn; Dan Louthan & Heidi;
Maggie Louthan; Travis Louthan; Bretta Lund.
August 17-23 Rick & Karen Lundy, Dekota & Riquella; Larry & Lisa
Marshall; Kerry Martenson & Nash Meyer; Janean &
Dan McCracken; Jared McCracken; Kevin McCracken;
Ryan McCracken.
August 24-30 Arlan McGee & Brook; Brooke McGee; Carla McGrath;
Allan & Dana Meyer, McKayla, Clay & Cauy; Bryan &
Rosanna Meyer; Dale Meyer; Daniel Meyer; Betty
Meyer; Gary Meyer: Jean Meyer.
August 31- Lonnie & Amy Meyer, Jacob & Jordan; Mildred Meyer;
September 6 Raymond & Bertha Meyer; Shannon & Ali Meyer,
Reagan & Berlyn; Terry & Lynda Meyer; Wendell Meyer
Church Unity Prayer
August 3 Faith Free Lutheran Church, Bertrand
August 10 First Baptist Church, Holdrege
August 17 First United Methodist Church, Holdrege
August 24 Fridhem Lutheran Church, Funk
August 31 Holcomb Evangelical Free Church, Holdrege
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Hope Worship
Eight Sunday after Pentecost
August 3. 2014 Color: Green
Isaiah 55:1-5; Psalm 145:8-9, 14-21; Romans 9:1-5; Matthew 14:13-21
10:00 AM Worship
Ninth Sunday after Pentecost
August 10, 2014 Color: Green
1 Kings 19:9-18; Psalm 105:1-6, 16-22, 45b; Romans 10:5-15;
Matthew 14:22-33
10:00 AM Worship – Holy Communion
Tenth Sunday after Pentecost
August 17, 2014 Color: Green
Isaiah 56:1, 6-8; Psalm 67; Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32; Matthew 15:21-28
10:00 AM Worship
Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost
August 24, 2014 Color: Green
Isaiah 51:1-6; Psalm 138: Romans 12:1-8; Matthew 16:13-20
10:00 AM Worship – Holy Communion
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
August 31, 2014 Color: Green
Jeremiah 15:15-21; Psalm 26:1-8; Romans 12:9-21; Matthew 16:21-28
10:00 AM Worship – congregation picks the hymns
Worship Attendance
Average for 6/15/2014-7/20/2014
Sunday at 10:00 am – 82
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Council Minutes & Matters
July 14, 2014
The regular church council meeting was held July 14, 2014.
Council members present were: Jeff Scharff, Dennis Wilken, Pastor Tim
Glendening, Alice Schoene, Ann Hagan, Mike Dawson, Matt Albrecht,
and Lois Terrell. Todd Grabenstein and Grant Dahlgren were absent.
The meeting was called to order by President Scharff at 7:35 pm.
Pastor Tim led the meeting with devotions from 2 Chronicles 30
and James 3:17.
The minutes from the previous meeting were read. Dennis made
the motion to approve the minutes as presented. Alice gave the second.
Motion carried.
Alice presented the Financial Secretary report. Lois and Ann
made the motion and second respectively. Motion carried.
The Treasurer's report was given by Ann.
FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE, 2014:
CURRENT GIVING: $ 5387.52
CURRENT EXPENSES: 8872.61
NET OVER (UNDER) (3485.09)
FOR THE YEAR 2014 TO DATE:
CURRENT GIVING: $51332.11
CURRENT EXPENSES: 58921.44
NET OVER (UNDER) (7589.33)
Lois made the motion to approve the report as presented. Matt gave the
second. Motion carried.
There was nothing new to report for Mission Launch.
In Christian Education news, the 4 Confirmation kids are at
Camp Joy this week. We did receive a notice concerning Day Camp
from Immanuel. Hope had 7 kids attend. The fall Sunday School
curriculum has been shipped.
Pastor Tim gave his Pastoral report. He made 1 Pastoral care
call, performed 16 shut in communions, made 8 hospital visits,
performed 1 wedding, attended a Ministerial meeting in Bertrand, and
led Chapel.
He has been doing some research on investments and church
money. He stated that there is nothing definite in scripture either for or
against investing. He did mention, however, the Parable of the Talents.
Pastor Tim does have the Adult Education curriculum ordered.
In property news, the air conditioner in the church has been fixed
(it was low on freon). The grass at the parsonage is coming up nicely.
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Pastor contacted Jon Sullivan from Loomis regarding spraying the
church lawn & the parsonage lawn. This will be done sometime in
October. Rod Ford spread the recently acquired gravel throughout the
church yard.
Jeff & Pastor have purchased the 2 smart televisions for the high
school & confirmation rooms.
After a brief discussion, Dennis made the motion to purchase
moveable dividers with non-pinch hinges for an approximate cost of
$1150. They are 6 feet high and extend to 19 feet 6 inches in length and
will be navy blue to match the chairs & pews. Mike made the second.
Motion carried. These dividers will allow for extra privacy when needed
in the social hall.
There was nothing new on cemetery or Women of Hope.
Worship committee has services planned thru the end of July.
In old business, the Sunday School room updates are continuing.
It was mentioned that the high school room is looking very nice and the
counter was a very nice addition. Jeff will be meeting with the Eakes
representative here on Wednesday regarding adjustable tables.
The next meeting will be August 11 at 7:30 pm. The meeting
adjourned at 8:49 pm with the Lord's Prayer.
Respectfully submitted,
Lois Terrell, Council Secretary
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August Anniversaries
8/06/1972 Bill & Martha Ford 8/20/1982 David & Della Ehlers
8/06/1977 David & Leigh Ford 8/20/1988 Monte & Roxann Gregg
8/07/1999 Allan & Dana Meyer 8/21/1982 Randy & Marty Secrest
8/09/2008 Tyler & Andrea Rabe 8/22/1977 Jimmie & Terry Fulks
8/14/1999 Ross & Angel Boggs 8/25/2001 Shad & Vanji Vosler
8/14/1999 Kevin & Kim Forster 8/27/1977 Randy & DeAnn Rabe
8/18/2007 Shannon & Ali Meyer 8/30/1953 Norrie & Jeanie Renken
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August Birthdays 08/01 Erica Johnson 08/16 Riley Stehl
08/02 Michael Dawson 08/17 Trevor Walston
08/04 McKayla Meyer 08/17 Seth Ford
08/05 Joseph Wendell 08/17 Creston Wagner
08/06 Heidi Louthan 08/17 Isaac Hernandez
08/06 Gage Sutherland 08/18 Gracie Hock
08/07 Karla Hall 08/19 Randy Secrest
08/07 Cory Nelsen 08/20 Shannon Hueftle
08/07 Leyton Snider 08/20 Dustin Renken
08/08 Sydney Siekman 08/24 Dennis Wilken
08/09 Kimberly Sutherland 08/25 Tyler Smith
08/09 Joshua Evans 08/25 Clayton Meyer
08/09 Cheyenne Wilken 08/26 Steve Witt
08/11 Sandra Dannehl 08/26 Heather Bunsen Pickin
08/11 Shana Dahlgren 08/27 Vanji Vosler
08/12 Kristi Hueftle 08/27 Grant Dahlgren
08/13 Shelby Stehl 08/27 Cooper Langford
08/15 Wayne Witt 08/28 Kinley Ford
08/15 Sarah Dannehl 08/29 Ann Hagan
08/16 Kerry Martenson 08/29 Kirk Winheim
08/16 Tiffany Langford
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Words of Hope A recent study from the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life found
that large numbers of people now engage in multiple religious practices,
mixing features of various faiths. Many blend Christianity with elements
of Eastern and New Age beliefs, such as reincarnation, astrology, and
even the occult. Because of this politically-correct pluralism, many
Christians now find themselves questioning whether Jesus Christ is real-
ly the only way to God. One denomination even went so far as to in-
clude commentary in a Youth Study Bible stating that “many people will
be saved who have never even heard the name of Jesus.”
If pollsters could ask Jesus that question, they would get a clear-cut an-
swer: “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father
except through Me.” (John 14:6)
If the asked the apostle Peter, they would be told: “Salvation is found in
no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by
which we must be saved.” (Acts 4:12)
Even before Christ, our Lord has spoken these very words Himself. “I
will give them one heart and one way, that they may fear Me forever.”
(Jeremiah 32:39)
Going the wrong way down a one-way street is deadly. It doesn’t matter
how sincerely intentioned the driver is, or how educated, or how broad-
minded. It can still get him killed. Don’t try to paint over the one-way
signs of Scripture. Heed the words of A.W.Tozer who wrote, “Jesus is
not one of many ways to approach God, nor is He the best of several
ways; He is the only way.”
As you travel along on your own
personal journey of faith, take
notice. Make sure you’re going
the right way. Amen.
<>< Pastor Tim
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74094 Road 436
Smithfield NE 68976 A Member of
Lutheran
Congregations in
Mission for Christ
Phones:
Office:308.472.5014
Cell: 308.991.7281
E-mail: [email protected]
Website http://www,hopelutheranchurch.co
Sunday School 9:00 AM
No Sunday School during summer
Sunday Worship 10:00 AM
Communion is offered the 2nd
& 4th
Sundays
Wednesday evenings: (See calendar for times)
WINGS (K-6th grade)
Confirmation (7th
& 8th
grades)
Choir for singers of all ages
Ministers: All 533 Baptized Members
Pastor: Tim Glendening
