THE CHURCH OF HOPE Words of hope Sept/oct 2019

FUN STUFF COMING UP

(See Included Fliers)

“HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING”

CONCERT - SEPT 14TH - 7:00 PM

CHILI COOK-OFF AND PUMPKIN DECORATING SAT - OCT 26TH 5:00 PM

TALKING ABOUT THE FUTURE

Ladies and Gentlemen – It is time for our church to put into words what our vision is for The Church of

Hope and the community we serve. This is known as a “Vision Statement” which is used to guide us and to explain to others what we are trying to accomplish.

The Board of Directors is requesting that each of you prayerfully consider being a part of the team to develop this extremely important document. The team will be made up of six to eight members, whose mission will be to present a Draft Vision Statement to the Board of Directors by the end of this year. Giving the team a deadline will allow the draft to be reviewed by the Board and then presented to the congregation at the Annual Meeting in February. If you wish to be a part of this team, please contact Pastor George or Hugh Mears.

If you are unable to be a part of this team, but have suggestions or input, please share them with Hugh via email, hmears45@gmail.com or by phone at (661) 406 2469. Sincerely, Hugh Mears – Chair - The Church of Hope - Board of Directors

17866 Sierra Hwy # 105, Canyon Country, CA 91351

Office Tel: 661 298-3890 Fax: 661 298-4060 Office E-mail: tcoh@sbcglobal.net Website: www.thechurchofhope.org

Board of Directors 2019-2020 Hold these people in your prayers.

Hugh Mears – Chair Brenda Toepfer – Vice-chair Lynn Moore – Secretary

Kathleen Powers – Treasurer Ursula Krummel – Youth Liaison John Angello – Staff Liaison Marty Lorentzen – Outreach Team

Celebrating Birthdays are: Celebrating Birthdays are:

September 02 - Renee Wamsat-Wells 04 - Krysta Wagner 24 - Jerome Castaneda

October 01 - Keith McPeters 07 - Rhiannon Rowe

08 - Katharine Glyer 12 - Terri Wiesmann 21 - Sue Armstrong 22 - Aimee Mears 23 - Brandy Surber 27 - Robert Fleck

Check out www.LutheransOnline.com- Send a card to a friend.

THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS Thrivent members please remember:

You must call or go one line to designate your choice dollars.

We hope you are designating them to The Church of Hope. Thank you.

We thank you

for the flowers

September 01 - Linda Beckman-Bateman - Lauren’s Birthday

08 - Katharine Glyer - Thank you to God for my ability to lead Bible studies at my nursing home. 15 - Dennis Moen - in memory of his wife Cathy

22 - Ursula Krummel - in memory of her sister’s baptism 29 - Katharine Glyer in honor of her birthday. October 06 - Connie & Keith Sintay celebrating their wedding anniversary 13 - Hugh & Jessica Mears - celebrating their 35th

wedding anniversary 20 - Nancy Grunbok - Glory of God 27 - Reformation Day - Ursula Krummel

The 2019 Flower Chart is up on the bulletin board. There are still Sundays available to dedicate to a loved one or yourself. You may bring flowers or donate $5.00

to the flower fund for the Sunday you select. Any questions please contact:

Please make your selection for Nov/Dec before December 1st so that you will be listed in the

newsletter.

Matthew Bags What’s in a Matthew Bag?

1. Quart size Ziplock bag contents: Small tooth paste Toothbrush Dental floss Travel size – soap, lotion, shampoo, and conditioner

Snack size Ziplock bag with 10 Q-tips 2. Gallon size Ziplock bag contents:

1 assembled qt. size Ziplock bag. 1 pair socks 1 bottle water, 12 oz. 1 pocket comb 1 small package Kleenex 1 pair shoe laces TCOH business card List of Health Centers, etc.

Be sure to carry Matthew Bags in your car to have for those in need and watch for the next time we gather to make bags

We need the kids. . .

Remember, we are challenged

to be the face of Christ in this world for

every little one. So, when children are

with us – make them welcome.

Don’t expect them to be like you

were. Expect them to be who they are

when you love them unconditionally.

Thanks to our sponsors

Stepping Stones

Children’s Center

26330 Friendly Valley Parkway, Santa Clarita, 91321

661-251-4469

providing preschool, pre-kindergarten, and child-care

for children 2 years through kindergarten, lic. #197401106

and on the campus of Leona Cox Elementary School

Joan of Arcadia and

SHORT ATTENTION SPAN SUNDAY SCHOOL are back on track. Sundays at 9:00 am we

will be looking at the book,”Who Moved My Cheese?” This is a study to help us deal with

change in our lives. We will resume gathering on Sept 8th.

VERSE OF THE MONTH

“Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall.”

Proverbs 16:18

An Excerpt: ““Baptize these others in the name of the “Father.” That word must not be thought of as the name of some external deity, but rather as the name of the Source of Life that inhabits the universe, calling us all to live

fully. Baptize, too, in the name of the “Son.” That word must not be seeen as the name of the founder of an exclusive religious system, but the name of the Source of Love, which embraces us all and then frees us to

love wastefully, to love beyond every barrier. Baptize them in the name of the “Holy Spirit.” Those two words are not another name for God, but are rather the name of the Ground of Being, in whom we all are related and in which we find not only the courage to be all that we can be, but also, perhaps even more

important, the courage to allow others to be all that they can be in the infinite variey of our humanity. The human community contains people of all races, genders, sexual orientation, ages, politcal persuasion and

economic statuses. The call of God to us to be all that we can be is also the call to rejoice in very being of all others. That is what forms the univeral community of which the church is but a symgol; indeed, to build

the univeral community is the ultimate goal of the Christian church, and in the achievement of that goal the church itself will finally be disolved.”

John Spong in “Biblical Literalism: A Gentile Heresy

This is a note from our friends at the Navajo mission.

NAVAJO EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN MISSION AND SCHOOL

(If you are wondering about this place, ask Reid. He opened his first practice

near there and is now a great supporter of bringing in Box Tops.)

There are many products, not just General Mills that are on our list and it

changes regularly so keep your eyes open and bring them to church.

We will do the rest.

Thank you, Ursula Krummel

A WORD ABOUT THE SURVEY

There has been some discussion about the survey we took a while back. A large group met with

Pastor Marj from the synod as she interpreted the results as best she could. The thoughts on that

meeting were mixed. Further discussion took place, and more is to come. I’d like to tell you what I got

from the survey.

I was deeply touched by the results. As a congregation you have a good understanding of God’s love

and God’s call to service. You have taken to heart the work that we have done to give you outreach

tools. You have a good sense of Radical Hospitality, Genuine Humility, Fearless Conversation and

Divine Anticipation. This showed in your answers.

You bared you souls in the survey and the result was beautiful to see. Your love of your God and your

church and each other shown through. One of the people said that you gave me a good job review.

I’ll take that and thank God for you all.

Blessings,

Pastor George

Church Calendar Events Quick Reference Sheet

Who Moved My Cheese? ‘Joan of Arcadia’

Chili Contest and

Pumpkin Decorating

Event Bring a pot of chili to share, and some pumpkins to decorate. We’ll provide the utensils and condiments, as well as some wonderful prizes! Where: The Church of Hope,

17866 Sierra Hwy #105 Canyon Country, CA 91351

When: Saturday, October 26, 2019

Time: 5:00 pm

The Church of Hope

Presents

“How Can I Keep from

Singing?”

An Autumn Concert

featuring

The Church of Hope

Band

Saturday, September 14

7:00 pm

Includes dessert