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Staff
Pastor Russ Jacobsen - Email: [email protected] 507-600-9155
Administrative Assistant Brandi Markey - E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]
Children’s Ministry Coordinator Mary Gustafson - E-mail: [email protected], Cell 507-381-5464 Home: 526-2585
Visitation Pastor Jan Redman - E-mail: [email protected]
Youth Coordinators TJ & Jenny Lewis - E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]
Office
Office hours at Hope UMC are 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
Office phone number is 526-2144 and email is [email protected].
Bulletin items are due 12:00 PM on Wednesday. Newsletter items are due the 17th of the month.
Please send announcements for the bulletin and the newsletter to the above email address or call the church office.
Please notify the church office of any changes in names, addresses, incorrect birthdays or anniversaries.
Sunday Services: 9 AM Worship 10 AM Fellowship Time
Sunday 9 AM Service is broadcast on KBEW 1560 AM Wednesday Services through June 13th:
5:15 PM Supper, 6 PM Service Resuming July 11th: 6:30 PM Service
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Hope United Methodist Church
12080 380th Ave.
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Blue Earth, MN 56013
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Hope UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
News
Volume 10 , I ssue 6 & 7
June/July 2018
Luke 13 10 One Sabbath day as Jesus was teaching in a synagogue, 11 he saw a woman who had been crippled by an evil spirit. She had been bent double for eighteen years and was unable to stand up straight. 12 When Jesus saw her, he called her over and said, “Dear woman, you are healed of your sickness!” 13 Then he touched her, and instantly she could stand straight. How she praised God!
In his book Replenish, Lance Witt makes some profound observations about this miracle:
It starts when Jesus NOTICES the person in need. Witt states, “All kinds of people are just waiting to be noticed, to have someone pay attention to them. They try to put up walls, but in their loneliness and quiet desperation, they long to be noticed, to be loved.” There is Good News here! Jesus notices you! He cares about you in a personal way.
There is also guidance for ministry. If we are going to minister to people, including our own family, we need to slow down. Witt suggests we practice the following: Look people in the eye Ask questions Leave some space in your daily routine for spontaneous interactions
Hope Church wants to touch people with the love of Jesus. Before Jesus touched this
woman and met her need, he noticed her. Let’s follow His example.
“God’s Power to Transform Your Life: A Study of Romans”
Why should we pay attention to this ancient letter? * Romans explains God’s plan to redeem and restore the world. * Romans is a solid introduction to Christian theology. * This book has literally changed the world! Reading Romans was instrumental in the conversions of Augustine, Luther and Wesley. 9 am Sundays starting July 8 - Pastor Russ will be teaching from Romans. 6:30 pm Wednesdays starting July 11 – Informal worship time with a Bible study of Romans for adults and youth and a separate learning time for children. This can be your summer worship option if you are gone a lot on Sundays!
You are encouraged to read through Romans on your own this summer!
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Online Giving Visit the church website at: www.behopeumc.com Locate the Giving button with a heart farthest to the right, Click on the Giving button and you will be redirected to our giving website, Click on the Create Profile button, then Follow the onscreen instructions to create an online profile and to schedule your contribution.
If you have any questions at all please don’t hesitate to contact Brandi in the office at 507-526-2144. She will be glad to help you set up your online giving.
Finances April Year to Date
Offering for Budget 11,007.50 61,482.18
Budget Expenses paid 21,314.77 87,774.88
April Offering for Mission Projects
Income Expense
Youth Mission Trip 2,600.00 10,019.90
Summer Camps 10,175.00 2,675.00
UMCOR Chatham 75.00 1,000.00
Love Offering 300.00
Native American Ministries 50.00
Watoto 25.00 Totals 13,225.00 13,694.90
*Mission income is not always paid out in the month it was received for a variety of reasons. Therefore expenses do not always match income for the month examples are: Mission trips, summer camps, etc.
Angel Food Ministry: Thank you very much for the meal you delivered to us. It was truly a blessing! Milton & Donna Steele
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Celebrate!
On April 29 we celebrated the baptism of Autumn Dickey
and we received Chris Dickey, Sarah Hammel: Blayze, Kyler Goldberg &
Autumn Dickey, and Sue Reynolds into membership.
On May 20, Marina Wollman was baptized. The following students were confirmed: Maricela Curi, Calli Ferguson, Maci Frommie, MacKenzie Kramer, Jazmyn Lunz, Destiny Massey, Nate
Murphy, Logan Stelter, Marina Wollmann, Grace Woltmann The following students also took the step of becoming members of Hope:
Maricela Curi, Calli Ferguson, Maci Frommie, Jazmyn Lunz, Logan Stelter,
Marina Wollmann, Grace Woltmann
On June 3, we plan to received three new members: Erica Nowak: Cyla & Elly
Nowak, Sherry Stevermer, and Shirley King
We also want to acknowledge two graduates who are part of our church family:
Tucker Bottin and Malorie Scholtes
If you are interested in becoming a member of Hope,
please contact Pastor Russ.
Interested in a Ministry to Single Adults?
In recent weeks, Pastor Russ has talked to some people interested in seeing a Single's Ministry started in our community. This would probably start very simply. Perhaps a monthly meal and activity like a game night. If you are interested, please contact Pastor Russ.
Music Notes
Thank you to Pat Richards, Staci Thompson and to everyone who
participated in choir this year. Your service is much appreciated!
Bonnie Miller
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Hope Service Groups
The service group for July is Group 2.
Thank you so much to service group 3 for all of the ministries you served in June.
If you have questions about serving please contact: Deanne Wallace at 507-854-3557 or Kayla Lawrence at 507-854-3647.
Worship Assignments
Liturgist July 1st & 8th JR Hanson July 15th & 22nd Maggie Johnson
Greeters July 1st & 8th Bruce & Kayla Lawrence July 15 & 22nd Dale & Jeanette Matheson
Ushers July 1st & 8th Deanne & Lloyd Wallace, Herb & Judy Whitney July 15th & 22nd Reta Steele, Nancy Cole, Leon Hixon & Judy Clark
Birthdays
1- Lois Ankeny
Rebecca Nagel
2- Judy Cerney
3- Craig Johnston
Mackenzie Kramer
4- Cheryl Nesheim
Keith Steinke
6- Liberty McDonald
7- Eleanor Franke
Wyatt Holland
24- Melanie Farnham
Parker Meyers
Lue Nimz
Betty Swant
26- John Gray
28- Kiley Evans
28- Sheena McDonald
31- Harold Overton
Reta Steele
8- Brandon Farnham
10- Kory Kaiser
11- Nathan Bailey
12- Darla Meyer
13- Lindsay O’Brien
Sara Geist
Lori Grathwohl
14- Dale Russell
15- Gary Keck
16- Chad Hill
17- Pam Krebsbach
Wyatt Jones
18- Tucker Bottin
19- Pete Steinke
Kurt Steinke
21- Avery Teubner
22- Bailee Burns
Doug Roseberry
23- Seth Becker
Laura Borris
Anniversaries
1- Allan & Nancy Thompson
Terry & Kathy Goodwin
2- Gary & Joy Agren
10- Brian & Tiffany Ankeny
16- Aron & Megan Goshorn
24- Greg & Diane Holland
Kory & Carolyn Kaiser
26- Shane & Laura Becker
27- Collin & Susan Salisbury
Ryan & Laura Borris
Mike & Sharon (Ogilvie) Douglas
28- Kenneth & Marlys Breen
Ben & Jessica Eckmann
30- John & Donna Roper
31- Brandon & Jennifer Spencer
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Congratulations to
Tucker Bottin
Malorie Scholtes
Best wishes to you in all
your future endeavors.
Youth News Summer is here with warm weather and sunshine, cookouts and time at the lake. Wednesday
services will resume July 11th and throughout the summer if you aren’t able to make Sunday service come check one out; there’s something for the whole family.
Fundraising is going really well for this summer’s youth trips. Thank you so much for your support! Please continue support by praying for adults and youth.
Alaska Mission Trip July 7th—14th
Participants: Eric Becker, Layne Botin, Mari Curi, Calli Ferguson, Maci Frommie, Jonathan Hill, Kenzi Kramer, Mason Mensing, Ty Peterson, Amelia Schepers, Grace Woltmann Accompanied by adults: Sarah Ferguson, Janelle Jacobsen, Ross Milbrandt & Dean Seeck
Boundary Waters July 30th - August 4th
Participants: Cale Borris, Heidi Grace, Amy Lewis, Nate Murphy, Logan Stelter Accompanied by adults: Janelle Jacobsen, Gail Keck, & Justin Schaefer
Congratulations to our 2018 Confirmands!
Maricela Curi, Calli Ferguson, Maci Frommie,
MacKenzie Kramer, Jazmyn Lunz, Destiny
Massey, Nate Murphy, Logan Stelter, Marina
Wollmann, Grace Woltmann
Year End Party
Wednesday, June 13th
5-7 pm We’ll have outdoor worship, grill out, have games, and roast s’mores over the fire.
Monday, June 11th 5-9 pm
Youth will be bussing tables. 10% of all food orders and ALL tips will go toward
the Youth Alaska Mission Trip this summer.
Come out and have a great meal while
supporting a great cause.
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June Missions
Shoe Collection for June 3rd service
We will be collecting and dedicating collected shoes to be sent to the UMCOR Depot in Pennsylvania. Thank you for your support of this project. Please remember to bring your shoes by June 3rd! Dedication will be held during the June 3rd service.
Reach Renew Rejoice
Our Minnesota Conference initiative for congregational development was introduced last week during annual conference session. The initiative, Reach • Renew • Rejoice, challenges us with a call to reach new people, renew the church, and rejoice in what God can and will do through us! The spiritual emphasis and financial contributions through this effort are dedicated to starting new churches and growing existing churches. More specifically, the vision is:
Each year for the next seven years, we will:
Start one new church where demographics and opportunity align
Assist 20 existing churches in revitalizing their ministries Partner with a vital parent church to multiply its ministry beyond its current site.
Tabernacle at Camp Koronis in Paynesville
The building of a new Tabernacle at Koronis - a new gathering place for individuals and families to share faith in community and to experience Christ and enjoy the natural setting. The new Tabernacle will be a place where people of all ages can continue to be touched by God’s wonder-filled creation and come to know Christ, themselves, and each other more deeply. More information in the Narthex.
July Missions School Supplies
Donations will go toward the purchase of gift cards that the school will be able to use to buy extra school supplies, extra clothes, and shoes for gym classes.
Attention: Sewers & Cutters UMCOR Work Day
The Missions Committee will be having another project day for UMCOR. It will be June 12th & July 10th @ 1 pm at the church. We need people, sewing machines, and cutting
equipment. Hope to see you there!!
Hope Missions Committee
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*Mowing this Summer*
‘Tis the season for mowing lawn! We are in need of
volunteers to use the riding mower to maintain the church
yard. The job usually takes 3-4 hours and we would like it
done on Thursdays or Fridays (there may be some
exceptions for funerals/weddings). There is a sign-up
sheet in the Narthex for anyone interested. Thank you.
United Methodist Women
UMW Unit Meeting: Saturday, June 9th @ 9am, No meeting in July Program: “The Sacred Space of Prayer” Leader: Shirley Ensrud & Mary Ochs Serving: Barb Hanson & Sandy Kitts Circle Meetings: Faith Circle: Thursday, June 21st @ 9 am, Lois Abel & Karen Davids Serving Thursday, July 19th @ 9 am, Wanda Olsen Serving Joy Circle: Thursday, June 14th @ 5 pm, Nancy Steinke Serving, No meeting in July Naomi Circle: No Meetings June, July or August Rachel Circle: Thursday, May 21st @ 9:30 am, Betty Johnston Serving Thursday, July 19th @ 9:30 am, Lois Ankeny Serving
Our Alaska Mission Trip participants are doing Odd Job fundraising! Please contact a youth listed below to help with any odd jobs you may have! If you need further assistant in
contacting youth please call Brandi in the office at 526-2144.
Amelia Schepers (Marilyn Anderson: 507-525-2754) Maci Frommie (Lisa Frommie: 641-590-5689) Mari Curi (Marilyn Anderson: 507-525-2754) Ty Peterson (Lisa Peterson: 507-525-1593) Layne Bottin (Jackie Frederickson: 507-525-5904) Mason Mensing (507-525-1495) Kenzie Kramer (Korissa Kramer: 507-520-0834) Grace Woltmann (Marilyn Anderson: 507-525-2754) Jonathan Hill (Kelli Hill: 507-525-6071) Eric Becker (Laura Becker: 507-525-0225)
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Hope Service Groups
The service group for June is Group 1.
Thank you so much to service group 3 for all of the ministries you served in May.
If you have questions about serving please contact: Deanne Wallace at 507-854-3557 or Kayla Lawrence at 507-854-3647.
Worship Assignments
Liturgist June 3rd & 10th Bonnie Miller June 17th & 24th Maggie Johnson
Greeters June 3rd Jan Oberg & Lois Gronseth June 10th Maggie Johnson & Lois Gronseth June 17th & 24th Fran Fenske, Travis & Kim Fenske
Ushers June 3rd & 10th Gordy Miller, AB Russ, Chad & Kelli Hill June 17th & 24th JR & Barb Hanson, Nancy Steinke, & Linda Taylor
Birthdays
2- Gary Agren
3- Greg Holland
4- Alex Frommie
Melissa King
Diana Porter
5- Cooper Peterson
7- Brenna McGregor
10- Thelma Smith
Kristi Aukes
23- Lora Johnston
24- Sherwood Krosch
June Scheid
Austin Stauffer
25- Roger Nimz
27- Colleen True
28- Brandon Asmus
29- Tiffany Ankeny
Donna Steele
11- Nancy Steinke
12- Tristan Guth
13- Sandra Murray
Howard Paschke
14- Jace Duising
16- Kylee Eckmann
Autumn O’Brien
17- Eric Becker
Herb Whitney
19- Jamie Jones
20- John McGregor
Colleen Overton
Parker Stauffer
Keaira McDonald
21- Landen Pederson
Linsey Preuss
22- Travis Preuss
Samantha Oliver
Anniversaries
9- Dan & Audrey Brod
Robert & Joyce Berndt
10- Craig & Tonia Weir
Jim & Trudie Wood
12- Roger & Tammy Davis
Donald & Colleen True
14- Brian & Jean Millmann
15- Jerry & Kasta Amundson
Louis & Marilyn Schaefer
16- Leon Hixon & Judith Clark
19- Thomas & Cheryl Nesheim
21- Greg & Maggie Johnson
James & Samantha Oliver
Nathon & Amanda Steele
24- Pastor Russ & Janelle Jacobsen
25- Gordon & Bonnie Miller
Herb & Judy Whitney
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Please lift up in prayer…. Angela (Steele) Powell Betty Swant Mary Fenske Helen Reko Michael Schuster Muriel Hanna
Peter Ochs June Scheid Merre Kivlin Amanda Steele & Family Newt Toland Jim Whitney
Mae Hove Merna Karels Lonny Schmidtke Gerald Schutrop Don True
In the service of our country: Aron Goshorn, Bryce Hanson, David Miller, Cole Steinke, Terry Keithahn, Michael Wohlrabe, and Brett Sandum.
Armed Services personnel and their families. Members and Friends in Health Care Centers and those confined to their homes.
† Our prayers and sympathies are extended to Friends and Family of Rosie Hacklander. Rosie was born April 20th, 1933 and passed away April 30th, 2018 at the age of 85. Services was held on May 7th at St. Luke’s. Rosie is the wife to Darrel Hacklander
VISITATION MINISTRY - Pastor Jan Redman As I sat at the memorial service for Rosie Hacklander and looked at the faces of folks from the church family of Hope UMC, I was reminded how very important a church family is as a means of support, strength, caring, and love. Just a simple presence is such a valuable gift. A few days later, I arrived at Nicollet Place to visit folks, and it was just about time for afternoon Bingo. "Join us!", they said, making room for me at the table and making sure I got my Bingo cards! We played until everyone had won twice, and I had my prizes of a banana and a chocolate bunny! My best prize of all was just being there. If you get a chance, remind yourself of the joy of being present for others. It's the best prize ever.
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What is S.O.A.P.? S.O.A.P. stands for Scripture, Observation, Application and Prayer. It is a way of getting more out of your time in God's word. How does it work? It's quite simple. Take time everyday to read and reflect on the passage for the day. Underline or note things that jump out at you with special significance. This is the basis for diving deeper and using S.O.A.P. > Scripture: Write out the verse(s) that stuck out to you. > Observation: What did you observe about that verse? This can be one sentence or just some notes you jot down. > Application: How can you apply the observation so that it affects your life today? Write your application down. > Prayer: Write out a prayer to God based on what you just learned and ask him to help you apply this truth in your life. That’s all there is to it!
Online resources available for your convenience! Go to our website, www.behopeumc.com . Click on the tab “Ministries”, select “Adult Ministries”. There you will find a link to the February daily readings, as well as the following links listed below.
Daily Bible Readings for June, 2018:
1 – Ezra 1 2 – Ezra 2 3 - Ezra 3 4 – Ezra 4 5 – Ezra 5 6 – Ezra 6 7 – Ezra 7 8 – Ezra 8 9 – Ezra 9 10 – Ezra 10
Daily Bible Readings for July, 2018: Read through the 16 chapters of Romans at your own pace. Perhaps you want to give it a quick read through and then move through about ½ chapter a day. Do what works best for you!
Would you like an understandable introduction to these books? Do an online search of “The
Bible Project + the name of the Bible book” you are interested in studying. The Bible Project has developed lot’s of 6-8 minute overviews of various books of the Bible. Consider them as “tour guides” to allow you to do your own study.
June & July, 2018 - Daily Bible Reading & Bible Studies
11 – Nehemiah 1 12 – Nehemiah 2 13 – Nehemiah 3 14 – Nehemiah 4 15 – Nehemiah 5 16 – Nehemiah 6 17 – Nehemiah 7 18 – Nehemiah 8 19 – Nehemiah 9 20 – Nehemiah 10
21 – Nehemiah 11 22 – Nehemiah 12 23 – Nehemiah 13 24 – Esther 1 25 – Esther 2 26 – Esther 3 27 – Esther 4 28 – Esther 6 29 - Esther 7-8 30 – Esther 9-10
Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Happy 4th of July Office Closed
5 6 PM Ministry Council 6:30 PM Finance Cmte 7 PM Ad Board
6 7 Alaska Youth Mission Trip July 7th - July 14th
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6:30 PM Worship on
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12-1 PM Interfaith Caregivers Lunch & Learn
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9 AM Faith Circle 9:30 AM Rachel Circle
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Hope UMC ~ July 2018 We are called to follow Jesus Christ and serve all people
as we make disciples of Jesus Christ.”
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
1 6th Sunday after Pentecost TJ Lewis & Pastor Jan Redman Communion 9 AM Worship
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2 PM Communion @ St. Luke’s
4 Happy 4th of JulyOffice Closed
8 7th Sunday after Pentecost 9 AM Worship
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5:30 PM Education Cmte
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8 AM -5 PM Clergy Consultations
1 PM UMCOR Work Day @ Church
11 7 AM Men’s Breakfast @ Mc Donald’s 6:30 PM Worship on Wednesday
15 8th Sunday after Pentecost 9 AM Worship
16 Meals on Wheels
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18 6:30 PM Worship on Wednesday
22 9th Sunday after Pentecost 9 AM Worship
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25 7 AM Men’s Breakfast @ Mc Donald’s 6:30 PM Worship on Wednesday Visit the Hope UMC Fair Stand! - Fair Week
29 10th Sunday after Pentecost 9 AM Worship
30 BWCA Trip July 30th through August 4th
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Hope UMC ~ July 2018 “We are called to follow Jesus Christ and serve all people
as we make disciples of Jesus Christ.”
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Children’s Ministries
There’s no release time, no Sunday School, no school, some parents have the summer off or get to cut back their hours. Seems like summer would be boring without all of our regular activities and yet, at least in my family, summer is the busiest time of year. Even with two little kids, we are busy with sporting events, day camps, trips to the lake, swimming lessons, etc. We always mean to make church a priority, but we seem to be around less in the summer and don’t make it as often as we should.
I’ve been thinking about how to incorporate Jesus into our everyday life so our kids can still get some good worship time even if we can’t make it to church. I wanted to share those ideas with you!
Read from a story book Bible every night. Hope has a bunch on hand that we would be happy to give to your family!
Pick one story from the Bible to focus on each week. Take at least one hour during that week to talk about the story and do some activities to help reinforce what they’ve heard.
Watch Veggie Tales movies, Jelly Telly videos, Saddleback Kids videos, God’s Story videos, etc. on Youtube.
Listen to Christian music in the car. If you’re looking for some music resources, Hope has some CDs we’d be willing to share!
Pray each day with our family. Because God is so good!
P.S. Pinterest is LOADED with awesome ideas!!! And Youtube is a great resource filled with kid-friendly music and videos!
P.P.S. If you’d like, I can share my “lesson” plans with you! Just let me know!
June Events: Summer camps – It’s not too late to register!! 6th – Worship on Wednesday 5:15pm 13th – Worship on Wednesday 5:15pm
July Events: Summer Camps July 9th - Education Committee 5:30pm July 14th – Giant Days Parade
Upcoming Events: August 6th – 9th – Vacation Bible School
Mary’s Contact Information: [email protected]
507-526-2585 (Home)
507-381-5464 (Cell)
Facebook: Youth and Children’s Ministries of Hope United Methodist Church
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday
3 2nd Sunday after Pentecost Communion Shoe Mission Project Dedication 9 AM Worship
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2 PM Communion @ St. Luke’s 4 PM Membership & History Cmte
6 7 AM Men’s Breakfast @ Mc Donald’s 5:15 PM Supper6 PM Worship on Wednesday
10 3rd Sunday after Pentecost Graduation Recognition 9 AM Worship
11 Meals on Wheels
5-9 PM Pizza Ranch Fundraiser for Alaska Youth Mission Trip
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1 PM UMCOR Work Day @ Church
13 7 AM Men’s Breakfast @ Mc Donald’s 5:15 PM Supper6 PM Worship on Wednesday
17 4th Sunday after Pentecost Happy Father’s Day Pastor Jan Redman 9 AM Worship
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24 5th Sunday after Pentecost UMW Sunday 9 AM Worship
25 12-6 PM Bloodmobile Carpet Cleaning Strip & Wax Floors Through Friday
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Hope UMC ~ June 2018 “We are called to follow Jesus Christ and serve all people
as we make disciples of Jesus Christ.”
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6 PM Ministry Council 6:30 PM Finance Cmte 7 PM Ad Board
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4-7 PM Visitation for Larry Porter
7 PM Prayer Service
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9 AM UMW Meeting
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12-1 PM Interfaith Caregivers Lunch & Learn 5 PM Joy Circle
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Hope UMC ~ June 2018 We are called to follow Jesus Christ and serve all people
as we make disciples of Jesus Christ.”
