Hope Lutheran Church “Pointing to Christ...Hope for the Home" September 3, 2017

2308 Gravois Road, High Ridge, MO 63049 (636) 677-8788 hopehighridge@sbcglobal.net www.hopehighridge.org

THIS WEEK AT HOPE

TODAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2017 8:00 AM HOLY COMMUNION 9:30 AM Sunday School & Adult Bible Study 10:45 AM HOLY COMMUNION

MONDAY: Labor Day

TUESDAY: 10:00 AM Ladies Bible Study 7:00 PM Al-Anon Meeting 7:00 PM Choir Practice

WEDNESDAY: 6:00 PM Worship & Holy Communion 7:00 PM Bible Study

THURSDAY: 9:00 AM Men’s Bible Study

SATURDAY: 8:00 AM Trustees - Willing Workers

NEXT SUNDAY: 8:00 AM HOLY COMMUNION 9:30 AM Sunday School & Adult Bible Study 10:45AM HOLY COMMUNION 2:00 PM Wagner Family Gathering 6:30 PM Confirmation

Remember in Prayer Tim & Diana Friedel, Ella Cook, Cindi Hawkins, Gerry Schumacher and Gil Tritch

Fruits of Our Faith Week of: August 27, 2017 Gifts to do His Work - General Fund: $4,348.00 Worshipped: 198

Birthdays September 5 Luke Fodor & Darlene Meyer September 6 Faith Tritch September 9 Lillian Holzrichter, Terry Longworth & Robert Schmidt

ALTAR FLOWERS

Today’s altar pieces are given by Dawn Newberry in celebration of her and Ken’s 5th Anniversary.

Wagner Family Gathering Sunday, September 10th 2-4PM

Family Last Names beginning Dam-Fr we are excited to see you! Don’t forget to bring an

appetizer/snack or dessert and your family. Come as you are and enjoy a casual time of fellowship.

816 Winter Top Ct., Fenton, MO 63026 Pastor Jason, Julie, Abigail & Hannah

Hope’s 2017 Block Party will be held on Sunday, September 24th from 3-6 PM. We will have a variety of things going on for kids of all ages! Free food and drinks, games and prizes for the kids and the great “Juggling Jeff Comedy Show”, plus much more. We will be putting the sign up sheet out in the narthex sometime in the next couple of weeks for volunteers to help, if you’re available please sign up. If you or someone you know have an antique automobile and would like to show it, there will be a sign up sheet for that, plus if you do crafts and would like to show off your handy work there will also be a sheet for that. Pick up a flyer to remind you, or give one to your family or friends.

Please note - the Wednesday Bible class

will resume September 6th and we will

continue with Making the Case for

Christianity chapter 6.

Rally Day Balloon Found!

We received this message after one of our Rally Day balloons was found following our celebration on Sunday morning, Aug. 20th! I was mowing my yard and found a ribbon with a card from your church. I just wanted to inform you that your message reached 108 Calypso Dr. Belleville, IL 62221. I'm the Executive Director of Christ United Methodist Church in Fairview Heights, IL. Keep up the good work of spreading the good news of Jesus Christ!

Feed My People Manna March

Feed My People will be holding their annual Manna March on Sunday, September 10th from 1-3pm. The event takes place at Jefferson Barracks Park. There is a paved path which walkers use. Walkers get donations from contributors and give the money to Feed My People. Cash or checks are appreciated. If you wish to walk or just donate, please place your money in an envelope and mark for Feed My People. (Walkers need to raise at least $25.) Contributions will be collected until September 10th. If you have any questions, please contact Kathy Gustavison at 636-677-5140.

If You Are... Hospitalized: Please notify the church office (hopehighridge@sbcglobal.net or 636-677-8788)

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High Ridge MO. On our page you will find devotions that follow

the Today's Light Bible Readings, bits of news and

activities at Hope, previews of Sunday's sermons,

and other encouraging things. If you would like to

share information about happenings at Hope,

please email maryellenwoodfl@gmail.com.

WE SERVE THE LORD WITH GLADNESS Acolytes: 8:00 Gavin Rainey 10:45 Ashley Henning

Altar Guild: 8:00 Ann Rudy 9:00 Ann Rudy 10:45 Gloria High, Suzanna Gardner

Elders: 8:00 Dan Schlegel 10:45 Chuck Benes Wed 9/6: Chuck Benes

Greeters: 8:00 John Salsman 10:45 Rich & Lorraine Sartori

Ushers: 8:00 Darrel Weinstock & Ron Gerhardt 10:45 Gary Gregory & Ray Cummings Wed 9/6: Gary Gregory

Music Director: Karl Hoffmann Wed. Music: Kathy Gustavison

Shut-in Ministry - New September cards are available for your choosing in the Friendship Room! This month our birthday girl is Terry Longworth! There are birthday cards available or if you would like to send her a card yourself please do! 9/9/1958 - Terry Longworth, 6400 The Cedars Court B Hall, Cedar Hill, MO 63016 We also have an anniversary couple, Bill & Cindi Hawkins! There are cards available or if you would just like to send them a card, please do so! 9/9/1969 -Bill & Cindi Hawkins, 3102 Pleasant View Dr., High Ridge, MO 63049 Questions? Please contact Judy Woolard 636-543-3110

Board of Trustees: Saturday, September 9th, 8:00am-12:00 The Trustees will converge on Hope and do behind the scenes

repairs. YOUR help is needed.

Please contact Steve Knese 314-685-5798 if you have questions or are able to donate your time.

Our Favorite Hymn of Hope- Today’s favorite Hymn of Hope is

“Lift High the Cross.” The hymn focuses us on the words of Jesus

from John 12:32, “And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will

draw all people to myself.” Christ crucified for the sins of the

world draws us to Him by His forgiveness and love that is for all.

While each verse is rich with meaning, I want to point out my

favorite. “All newborn soldiers of the Crucified bear on their

brows the seal of Him of died.” This a reminder to each Christian

of our baptism into Christ. For each of us, we were marked with

the sign of the cross on our forehead and our heart to mark us as

ones redeemed by Christ the crucified. So we carry the

forgiveness won on the cross with us at all times, as we go to

share that hope that is in us.

Please take some time to review the Bible readings below,

they will be the subject of next week’s sermon.

September 10th -

(OLD TESTAMENT) – Ezekiel 33. This week we hear the Lord

warning Ezekiel about his responsibility to warn the

sinner – lest he die in his sins. Leaders of today's

church still need to see themselves as the Lord's

watchmen – to give needed warning to those who

wander faithlessly.

(EPISTLE) – Romans 13:1-10. This week's Epistle says that

government is not just a sociological institution, but

part of God's plan for human society. Governing

authorities are God's representatives – to do

people good. We surely must include the

responsibilities of honoring the constituted

authorities and obeying the laws of our society as

part of our "loving our neighbor."

(HOLY GOSPEL) – Matthew 18 is the Bible's seat of what is

called "church discipline". We cannot just look the

other way when fellow Christians are deadening

their relationship with Christ through willful sins – of

commission or omission. We must reach out in

Jesus' name with a sincere and pointed call to

repentance.

We all have questions for God, and over the next number of weeks we will look for the answers that God gives in His Word. During our Sunday morning Bible Class (9:30am in the church basement) we'll be wrestling with a new question every week or two. The questions all came from members of the class (you can add one too, just let Pastor Jason know.) Check in the Anchor to see what questions are coming and join us for this time in God's Word. Next questions - Why doesn't God show His power anymore (like parting the Red Sea)? Why does God allow so much suffering and evil? Why doesn't God destroy the devil, since Jesus has defeated him? Why do so many people turn to "feel good" churches? Why would God have to sacrifice Jesus to pay for our sins, couldn't he just speak that all sin is payed for? And more!