Hope Lutheran News

SUNDAY BULLETIN
September 5, 2010

INSTALLATION OF AND WELCOME RECEPTION FOR OUR NEW PRINCIPAL - Next Sunday, September 12th, Kristen Okabayashi will be installed as the new principal of Hope School during the 10:30 service. There will be a reception in the Commons immediately following the service and you will have an opportunity to meet Kristen and her family during that time. Kristen is married to Scott Okabyashi and they have four boys: Ryan,12, Alex,10, Ben, 7, and David, 7. We warmly welcome them into the Hope community.

PARENTS OF CATECHESIS STUDENTS - An important meeting, for parents only, will be held this Wednesday, September 8, from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to give a brief introduction to the new materials from FaithInkubators. We will also be going over a Student-Parent Handbook, which is new this year. The fall Catechesis Retreat will be held at Valley Camp on September 17 and 18 for all catechesis students.

DAVE RAMSEY’S FINANCIAL PEACE UNIVERSITY – This very popular 13-week program that was at Hope last winter is once again being offered this fall on Monday evenings from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., starting on September 13. Are you looking for a way out of debt, or a way to get your finances under control? Call Larry Koltz, 932-8036, to express your interest in attending or to find out more information.

CHURCH CHOIR REHEARSALS RESUME: On Wednesday, September 15, 7:00 p.m., we will begin preparation of choral music for worship through the fall and holiday seasons. Whether you are an experienced choir singer, or have just imagined that it would be a lot of fun (it is!), you are most welcome. We will prepare and perform music in a wide range of genres which will bring energy and inspiration to our worship services. Please consider sharing the gift of your voice with fellow members to prepare exciting music for the upcoming season. If you have any questions about our choir program, please contact choir director Michael Dart at (206) 779-7704, or at mdart@seattlelutheran.org.

WOMEN OF HOPE - The first Women of Hope meeting this fall is this Thursday, Sept. 9th. Pastor will lead the Bible study, Lesson 6 "Anticipating the Future", in our study booklet, Abiding in Christ. The business meeting will focus on making plans for WOH for the year. The WOH Board will provide refreshments. In support of Human Care Ministries, Women of Hope is collecting supplies for hygiene kits to be distributed via the Compass Center. For September we are collecting cough drops. Donations can be placed in the Mission Box or brought to WOH or Bible study circle meetings.

DIRECTORY PHOTOS - We received a complimentary composite collection of all directory photos that is now displayed on the west wall of the Commons. If you were not able to have your photo taken for the directory or are a new member since those photos were taken in the fall of 2009, we would love to add one to this collection so that we have a complete view of our church family. Just submit a small (2” X 2.5” inch) vertical photo to the church office. This will be a wonderful visual way to see how our church grows and a great way to do a quick check of someone’s name if you can’t remember it!

LIF BOOK CLUB IS READING ! - We'll meet Sept. 30th to discuss The Redemption by Karen Kingsbury and Gary Smalley. On October 28th we'll meet to discuss Inside the Revolution by Joel C. Rosenberg. November 18th we'll discuss The Hole in our Gospel by Rich Stearns. Join us! Feel free to bring a friend. We begin at 7 p.m. and finish at 8:30. Contact Vicky McKim for meeting location at 206-384-8977.

LINE DANCING will start up again this Thursday, September 9, 7 to 8 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room. It is a good time for new dancers to start and for not-so-new dancers to pick up where they left off. No partner is needed. For more information call Sylvia Baxter, 932-8317 or Olive Spannaus, 935-2359.

MUG MATE BRUNCH - On Saturday, September 25th, all Mug Mates are invited to Sylvia Baxter’s at 9:00 a.m. for a time of fellowship with the person you’ve been praying for all year. Bring your favorite brunch item to share.

LAUGH YOUR WAY TO A BETTER MARRIAGE - This video seminar by Mark Gungor is coming to Hope Church on October 22 and 23, Friday evening and Saturday afternoon and evening. This is the marriage seminar for people who hate marriage seminars! Cost is $20 per couple. For questions or to register call Loren Sommer at 206-755-7915.

WOMEN’S RETREAT - Make plans now to attend the Women’s Retreat, October 8 - 10, at Camp Burton. The theme this year is Treasures in Jars of Clay. Cost is $135 if paid by September 26th ($140 after the 26th and the deadline is Oct. 1st). Brochures are available in the Commons, on the front page of the Hope website, and in the September newsletter.

TIME TO UPDATE THE CHURCH DIRECTORY - Please contact the church office at 937-9330 or church@hopeseattle.org with any changes in the following information:
Full Name(s), Children (grade in school), Address,
Phone, Cell 1: Cell 2: Email 1: Email 2:
If there is information that you don’t want to have published, please make an indication as such.
We’ll publish an updated directory this fall. Thank you!

RALLY DAY is coming next Sunday, September 12!! Sunday School classes begin next week for all children in Preschool 3 through Grade 5. We meet at 9:15am in the Multipurpose room upstairs in Hope School for a High-Energy Opening, then dismiss to classes with teachers. Parents can pick their children up in their classrooms at 10:15am. Registration forms are available in the church office and the church entry. Plan to join us this year for our Gospel Light Great Adventure!

YOUTH STUDIES begin next Sunday on RALLY DAY, September 12! This year 6th Grade Students will meet in the Jonah Room at 9:15am for a special “Pre-Confirmation” series on Great Heroes and Great Stories from the Old and New Testaments of the Bible. This series will provide a solid foundation for students to move on to a deeper exploration of faith in the 7th-8th Grade Catechesis Program. 7th through 12th grade students will meet in the Youth Room at 9:15am to engage in a series called “LIFE CHOICES” based on the “To Save a Life” movie we have been showing all Summer. These sessions will help teens discuss and discover God’s leading and direction for challenges they face at home, at school, and in life! Pick up a brochure in the church entry for all the details, and plan to be a part of these Bible and Life Explorations!!

YOUTH MINISTRY SMALL GROUPS begin in September! We are moving to a Small Group format for Youth Ministry at Hope this year. We will establish a Girls Small Group and a Guys Small Group that will meet weekly at host homes. Each group will include 6-8 teens and a leader. As we grow we will establish more small groups. So grab six friends and connect with DCE Jeff Kranich, Leader Mairi Seraile, or Leader Abaigh Vickers to establish your Small Group today!! Pick up a flyer in the Church Entry for all the details.

NOTES AND NEWS
OUR CHRISTIAN SYMPATHY to Bobbie Mowery whose mother passed away on August 26th.

THRIVENT MEMBERS - Watch for a letter from Thrivent that offers to let you “help choose where Thrivent Financial gives back.” You are able to designate your Thrivent Choice dollars to Hope Lutheran Church! Just follow the easy instructions in the letter. If you have questions, call the church office at 937-9330.

TEAM TRACY is walking yet another year! The team started after Tracy Dart was diagnosed with Breast Cancer at the age of 33. If you would like to support a member of the team, please visit www.the3day.org and look for Team Tracy. You can also talk to or email Jennifer Rice (krancih10@yahoo.com) or follow Tracy and her journey on www.teamtd.blogspot.com.