Hope Lutheran News

SUNDAY BULLETIN
FEBRUARY 5, 2012

LENTEN MID-WEEK WORSHIP AND SOUP SUPPERS begin on Ash Wednesday, February 22nd, and continue through March 28th. Preceding each service the congregation is invited to the Fellowship Hall to partake in a simple soup and bread supper hosted by various ministry groups within our congregation. Soup is served at 6:00 p.m. and the worship services begin at 7:00 p.m. Everyone is encouraged to participate as we prepare ourselves for the celebration that is the cornerstone of our faith - the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. A freewill offering will be taken.

JAMAICA FUNDRAISING DINNER - NEXT SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH, EVERYONE IS INVITED to attend this awesome Jamaican-themed dinner of Jerk Chicken, coleslaw and pineapple upside down cake, PLUS a steel drum player! Our team doesn't leave for another six months, but we need all the support we can get! The even will be held in the Seattle Lutheran Gym from 4:30-6:30 p.m.

LUTHERAN SCHOOLS SUNDAY - Next Sunday, February 12th, is Lutheran Schools Sunday for Hope School! Students will be participating in our church services as we celebrate LUTHERAN SCHOOLS! Following the second service, we will open up our school to all from 12:15-1:15 p.m. for self-directed tours. Please feel free to explore our classrooms and meet some of our wonderful teachers.

L.E.S.T. REVIEW - Following the open house, please join us at 1:45p.m. in the Commons for the L.E.S.T. REVIEW! This event will showcase Hope student instrumentalists, vocalists, actors, and possibly dancers. These students will all be competing down at Concordia University for the Lutheran Elementary Schools Tournament on February 16th-18th. Send them off in style! It is sure to be an enjoyable afternoon as these students showcase the gifts that God has blessed them with.

STEPHEN MINISTRY - On Tuesday, February 14, at 7:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall there will be an Open House/Information Meeting, about the Stephen Ministry program. This provides the opportunity to speak with previous Stephen Ministers and to get lots of information about this ministry and its potential value for you, just as it has been for 100 persons previously trained at Hope Church. Stephen Ministry is Christian caregiving. The training includes 20-25 classes, meeting Tuesday nights in the Fellowship Hall from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. beginning in early March. There is additional information in the Commons and you can also call Stephen Leader, Bob Christian, (935-4801), the church office (937-9330), or speak to previously trained Stephen Ministers.

HOPE 101 - A winter session of “Hope 101” begins TODAY, and ends on March 11th during the Sunday education hour (9:30 - 10:15 a.m.) with an extended session next Sunday, February 12th, from 12:30 - 4:00 p.m. If you or anyone you know would like to know more about the Bible and our Lutheran teachings, consider taking this class lead by Dan Roney and Pastor Peter.

LIF BOOK CLUB will meet on Thursday, February 23rd at 7 p.m. and we'll discuss the book, “One Thousand Gifts” by Ann Voskamp. This book is a dare to live fully right where you are. We'll meet at the home of Linda Gould, 5000 California Ave. # 303. We would love to include YOU in our lively discussions.

HOPE FOUNDATION - Save the Date! On Sunday, March 18th, following the 10:30 a.m. service the Hope Foundation will sponsor a luncheon and a speaker who can answer all your questions about long term care insurance, Medicare and Medicaid. Reserve your spot by contacting the church office at 937-9330, or Patrice Wolanin at 427-6226.

HOPE FOUNDATION GRANT REQUESTS - If you would like to submit a grant request for The Hope Lutheran Foundation trustees to consider, please submit your request by March 31st. Forms are available in the church office. For more information, please contact Rob McAllister at rob@westseattlemortgage.net or Patrice Wolanin at (206) 427-6226. The Foundation is a separate legal entity that holds financial gifts in perpetuity to support the needs of Hope Lutheran Church & School.

HYPIENE KITS - Women’s Ministries continues to collect supplies for hygiene kits. For February we are collecting: toothbrushes, tooth paste, and dental floss. Any other hygiene items can be donated as well at this time. Please mark donations with the word, "Compass" (to help get them to the Compass Center for distribution to the homeless). Donations can be placed in the Mission Box or brought to Bible study circle meetings.

KEITH EILERS RETIREMENT GIFT FROM THE CONGREGATION - As many of you will recall, earlier this year for Pastor Keith Eilers’ retirement, the congregation was asked to provide answers to the question: “What one word or phrase comes to mind when you think of Pastor Eilers?” These words and phrases were collected by Michelle Steen and were created into a beautiful commemorative paper stole that was recently completed and framed. This piece of art is on display in the Commons this week and will be given to Pastor Eilers in the very near future (he has already seen it).

TAPROOT THEATRE’S “TARTUFFE,” – February 1 – March 3 - Molière’s comic masterpiece brings us a con artist extraordinaire who oozes piety and charm. Will Tartuffe’s hypocrisy be discovered before Orgon’s household is turned on its head? Enjoy lightning-quick wit, star-crossed lovers, a badgering grandma and a plot that could be ripped from today’s headlines – or Saturday’s late night comedy show. More information is found at Taprottheatre.org.

VALENTINE’S TEA AT VILLA HEIDELBERG on Sunday, February 12th, and Tuesday, February 14th, a full “afternoon Tea” will be served. See the poster in the Commons for this special event. Call for reservations, 206-938-3658.