September 2017

September 10

Fall Worship - 10 am

September 17

Sunday School begins 9 am

For 3 year olds thru adult

September 24

Life Group Kick-Off Pot-Luck

Lunch after worship

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Josh is joining in the Family Ministry Program here at Hope Covenant as Youth Coordinator. He will be assisting Rachel to support Youth Ministry participating in events and building relationships with youth, inspiring them in their relationship with Christ. We are grateful for his heart for God and his desire to partner with our team!

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LLIIFFEE GGRROOUUPP KICK OFF is Sunday September 24 with a potluck after the service for the whole church family. Sign up in the Welcome Center. So, what are Hope’s Life Groups? Small groups of people for friendships, study, and prayer support for each other. Hope’s Elders are encouraging you to join an existing group or will help you start a new group! See Barb Scheevel for more details. 828-1521 FALL 2017 LIFE GROUP THEME IS “EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY SPIRITUALITY.” Did you know that the Christian life doesn’t work for everyone? How could “accepting Jesus as Savior” not work for a life that is rich and full of what Jesus called, “abundant life” -John 10:10, a life better than what the world offers? Whether Hollywood partying…”sex, drugs/getting wasted, rock and roll” or Wallstreet and Madison Avenue’s American Dream… “the one with the most toys wins” or at least is the “happiest and comfortable”. Is there more to living for Jesus than just toughing it out until heaven while the world seems to have the best life? Author, of the book for our topic in small groups, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, Pastor Pete Scazzero, shares his own and his wife’s journey in finding that although born again Christians, their life was not “emotionally healthy.” Somehow their conversion didn’t have this part of the Gospel message’s invitation. Thus they often pretended to have what they didn’t… until they couldn’t anymore. And then they found that part of the Gospel of Jesus they were missing. Does that story sound interesting? Join us this fall for Life Groups and finding what emotionally healthy spirituality is all about as Pastor Keith preaches on this theme. Also… DON’T MISS OUT on all the rest of our fall activities! Sunday 9/10: worship starts at 10AM; Sunday 9/17: Sunday School for all ages at 9AM; Wednesday 9/13: Youth

Group 7PM.

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Wed. Sept. 13 7-8:30 pm

All students 7th to 12th Grade

Youth Group: Wednesdays; Sept. 13, 20, 27—Youth Room

Youth Volunteer Training Mandatory Meeting: Wed. Sept. 6, 7-8:30 pm

Parent Meeting: Sun. Sept. 10 After worship—Youth Room

Confirmation: Sept. 17, 6-8pm

Rachel Lassen Youth Director

rachel@hopecovenant.org www.hopecovenant.org

If you are interested in serving in Youth or Worship Ministry, contact rachel@hopecovenant.org

Sr. High Mystery Trip - 2017

All 55th & 6th graders!

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We are changing to the 2nd

Wed. of the month! Save the date! Wed. October 11.

Parent Info Meeting coming Oct. 1 (following worship)

We will meet 9 - 9:50 am Sundays & 7 – 8:30 pm 2

nd Wed. of the month

beginning in October

Goals/milestones: Knowledge, character, conduct; (hear… know… do…)

We aim to help our children become disciples of Jesus Christ—

kids who know God intimately, love Him passionately,

and serve Him selflessly.

Coffeepot Counselor . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Dick Mowe

Hope vs. Wishful Thinking Throughout life, I have hoped for many things, such as a good job, satisfying relationships, and a mild climate. Some have been realized; others have remained wishful thinking. God promises a different kind of hope for Christians. Biblical hope, based on Jesus’ death and resurrection, is a confident expectation of something beneficial in the future. For instance, I expect Christ will return; I believe in Jesus as Lord and Savior, so I know my salvation is secure; and I expect that all things will work for good in my life.

A friend told a story that made me think about hope. He used a fishing analogy to explain his relationship with God. He said that God had his hook in him and would not let him go. He was not hooked in the lip so he could get away, but he had swallowed the hook. I was impressed by my friend’s confidence in his relationship with God and his assurance of salvation. It was an expression of his hope.

I woke up in the middle of the night thinking about my friend’s story and questioning my own relationship with God. In other words, did I have an unshakeable hope in God? Further thought caused me to spiral into anxiety and fear. Eventually I realized that even though I didn’t feel hope at that moment, there were witnesses in my life that convinced me otherwise. These are the witnesses:

Holy Spirit – Over the years, there have been specific thoughts—consistent with scripture—reminding me of my relationship with God.

Scripture – One example is 1 John 5:13: I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.

People who have encouraged me.

God’s protection and guidance in specific situations.

As I examined the witnesses, I realized that some might argue that my witnesses were not valid and that I was engaging in wishful thinking. However, there was one more witness, and that is faith, which is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things unseen. Based on faith, I accepted the witnesses and concluded that I have hope.

I leave you with the following thought from Romans 15:13: May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Register at www.lbbc.com 320-732-3218

Family Camp: Sept. 2-5

Sr. Adult Day: Tues. Sept. 12; 10-2pm (free) Coffee/ Cookie Welcome/ Activities/Tour/ Concert/ Hymn Sing led by Benson Family Singers/ Lunch/ Dessert. Update on camp. RSVP

Women’s Retreat: Sept 22-24 (Fri-Sun) “Bringing Broken & Dead Things to Life”

God is a “life-giver” and can breathe life into things we have “pronounced dead” in our lives. Terry Friedlein encourages you to get away and experience God’s resurrection power in a brand new way.

(for adult & teen women-9th grade & up. We are unable to accommodate infants/young children)

For Rates per person: see lbbc.com (retreats) Commuter Rate: $115 ($125 after Aug 31) Saturday Only (meals included): $65 Deposit: $50 non-refundable deposit per person is required to register. Balance due at check-in.

Trailblazer Retreat: Oct. 13-14 (Fri-Sat) Annual Meeting: Oct. 14 (Sat)

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26 Kids from Hope (or friends of Hope) attended Lake Beauty Bible Camp near Long Prairie this year.

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Begins Mon. Sept. 11

6:30pm

CALL 257-4673

FOR GIRLS AGES 5-18 Building women of integrity through service to God, family, community , and country.

We served over 200 at the International Students’ Lunch!

Thank you

to all who brought food or welcomed the International Students. Would you like to be a Host family to an International Student or invite them to dinner? See the church office for application or email

isss@stcloudstate.edu or call 308-4287.

Arlen Johnson with students

September Birthdays

1 – Jack & Chang Hoth

2 – Timothy Bauer

3 – Marit Engevik

3 – Laraine Forsell

4 – Breah Sutherland

8 – Maggie Bjorklund

9 – Julie Granberg

9 – Marty Toole

11 – Steve Johnson

12 – Gary Ziebarth

13 – Elena Ronnei

15 – Sue Simmons

15 – Claudia Warzecha

18 – Annie Salner

19 – Stella Kerwin

20 – Pastor Keith Meyer

21 – Deborah Owen

21 – Dylan Christenson

22 – Cindy Owen

23 – Bradley Krueger

24 – Rich Nothnagel

26 – Bill Geurkink

30 – Darrell Armbrust

30 – Eric McCauley

30 – Elliott Rowen

September Anniversaries

12 – Jeff & Hanh Overby

13 – Ken & Julie Johnson

13 – Andy & Elena Ronnei

18 – Reuben & Kirsten Wagenius

27 – Jeremy & Erin Forsell

30 – Konroy & Heidi Boeckel

KKaatthhyy’’ss LLiibbrraarryy NNootteess Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein (young adult fiction) Oct. 11th, 1943-A British spy plane crashes in Nazi-occupied France. Its pilot and passenger are best friends. One of the girls has a chance at survival. The other has lost the game before it's barely begun. When "Verity" is arrested by the Gestapo, she's sure she doesn't stand a chance. As a secret agent captured in enemy territory, she's living a spy's worst nightmare. Her Nazi interrogators give her a simple choice: reveal her mission or face a grisly execution. As she intricately weaves her confession, Verity uncovers her past, how she became friends with the pilot Maddie, and why she left Maddie in the wrecked fuselage of their plane. On each new scrap of paper, Verity battles for her life, confronting her views on courage, failure and her desperate hope to make it home. But will trading her secrets be enough to save her from the enemy?

CHOIR

Anyone interested in singing in the Adult Choir, make a "note." We will start Wednesday, September 13, at 7 pm in the Choir Room #109. The require-ments are a heart for singing and being able to sing a part.

Men’s BSF Hope Worship Center

Tuesdays 7-9 pm

Study the Word.

For more information. Call Darrell Armbrust

828 - 2866

Muskie Fishing Retreat

Save-the-Date! Oct. 4-7

Contact Bob Koubsky

333-2947

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GREETERS

Date

North Door

East Door

West Door

* Sept 3 9:30 am

Andy Anderson

Mark & Limei Danzeisen

Russ Simmons

Sept 10 10:00 am

Carol Ervasti

Rich & Linda Nothnagel

Deborah Owen

Sept 17 10:00 am

Kelly Warzecha & Claudia

Jeremy & Erin Forsell

Bobbie Ziebol

Sept 24 10:00 am

Lori Engevik

Dale & Shirley Hubert

Marshall Engevik

* 9:30 Worship thru--Sept 3

10:00 Worship beginning--Sept. 10

Thank you for serving during our worship. Please find a substitute, if needed.

NURSERY SCHEDULE

Sept 3 Cheryl Larson, Michelle Nelson, Maja Noble

Sept 10 Beth Krueger, Laura Westrup, Makenzie Neupauer

Sept 17 Jessica & Stella Kerwin, Debbie Godding

Sept 24 Cheryl Larson, Sue Heysse, Ethan Ronnei

Date

JAM

POWER POINT

SOUND

* Sept 3 9:30 am

No JAM

Gary Noble

Reuben Wagenius

Sept 10 10:00 am

No JAM

Shaun Westrup

Steve Schirmers

Sept 17 10:00 am

Kathy Armbrust

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Josh Brandon

Sept 24 10:00 am

Kathy Armbrust

Ben Back

Steve Schirmers

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New Address:

Joann Edling 11175 27th Ave. SE #302

Becker, MN 55308

SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT 1

Lake Beauty……

2

Family Camp Weekend

3 Communion/ Benev. Fund

9:30am

Worship

Family Camp Weekend

4 Labor Day

Office Closed

Family Camp Weekend

5 9-3pm Homeschool

6-8p N/A

6:30pm Elder Meeting

6

7-8:30 Youth Volunteer Training Meeting

7

9 am Women Bible Study Rm 209

8

9

8-9am Men’s Breakfast

10 (No classes)

9am Sunday School Teacher Mtg.

10am Worship

11:15 am Youth/Parent Meeting

11 6:30-8pm American Heritage Girls

12

10-2pm Sr. Adult Day Lake Beauty

6-8p Women’s Narcotics Anonymous

7-9 pm Men’s BSF

13

7pm Choir begins 7-8:30pm Youth Group Begins!

14

9 am Women Bible Study Rm 209

15

16

10-12 Heritage Girls

17 9 am Class

10am Worship

11:15 am Worship Mtg.

6-8 pm Confirmation

18

19 Staff Retreat Off-site 9-3pm

6-8p Narcotics Anonymous

7-9 pm Men’s BSF

20

7pm Choir

7-8:30pm Youth Group

21

9 am Women Bible Study Rm 209

22

Women’s Retreat Lake Beauty

23 10-2 pm Com Meal

Women’s Retreat Lake Beauty Thru Sunday

24

9 am Class

10am Worship

11:30 pm Life Group Pot-Luck

25 6:30-8pm American Heritage Girls

26

6-8p Narcotics Anonymous

7-9 pm Men’s BSF

27 7pm Choir

7-8:30pm Youth Group

28 9am

Women’s Study-Rm 209

5:30pm ARC Nursery/ Family Rm/ Library

29

30

Luke 15:7 - There will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to.

September 2017

following Jesus into God’s love

OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM Lead Pastor: Keith Meyer Christian Ed/Family: Kathy Armbrust Worship/Youth/Family: Rachel Lassen Facilities: Pam Schirmers Office: Janelle Rudningen

Leadership: Chair: Gary Noble Vice Chair: Roger Eriksson Treasurer: Glenn Scuteri Recording Secretary: Beth Krueger Members at Large: Jake Olson & Michelle Nelson

Elders: Barb Scheevel, Chair; Keith Krueger, Keith Olson, Audrey Kamphenkel, Cindy Owen, Marty Toole

Christian Education Hour: 9:00 am (begins Sept. 17) Summer Worship: 9:30 am (thru-Sept. 3) Fall Worship Schedule: 10:00 am (begins Sept. 10) Office Hours 9-2pm Tuesday through Friday

Hope Covenant Church 336 4th Ave. S St. Cloud MN 56301 hope@hopecovenant.org

September 2017

RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED

International Student Meal