Spirit of Hope. August Newsletter of Mount Hope Lutheran Church Preschool and Childcare

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1 Spirit of Hope Newsletter of Mount Hope Lutheran Church Preschool and Childcare August 2017 Pastor s Notes A sower went out to sow his seed and as he sowed. Some fell by the wayside; and it was trampled down, and the birds of the air devoured it. Some fell on rock; and as soon it sprang up it withered away because it lacked moisture. And some fell among thorns and the thorns sprang up with it and choked it. But others fell on good ground, sprang up, and yielded a crop a hundred-fold. Luke 8:5-8a Dear friends and members of Mt Hope, Our dear Lord Jesus Christ taught many profound lessons through parables. He took that which was ordinary and common place to teach great spiritual truths. In the parable of the sower Jesus indicates that the four types of soil represent four different kinds of human hearts. And so as in the physical world so also in the spiritual realm; if one expects a harvest one must have the proper seed to plant. Seeds have great power residing within them. God s Word is like a seed. God s Word has the power to change hearts and lives. From a single Bible can come a whole community of converts with far reaching influence and power to the world around them. Seeds however can be spoiled and ruined. Likewise false doctrine can also corrupt God s sacred message of His love and forgiveness through faith in Christ. Of course a seed is of little value left enclosed in a package. It can only do its job when properly planted in the soil. Similarly a closed Bible is powerless to save. So, agriculturally and spiritually, St Paul reminds us, He that sows sparingly shall also reap sparingly. We must never become discouraged by those who do not respond to the Good News of the Gospel, but rather rejoice with those who do. Our ministry in Jesus name is to sow the seed of God s Kingdom and God will give the increase. A growing church is a sowing church. By God s grace we have the divine seed and the fields before us. May God s Spirit encourage us to scatter the precious seeds of the Kingdom. God love you, Pastor Dan A Case for Christ is Coming!

2 Jesus All-Stars Sunday School Fran Wallin As we wrapped up our study of the Believe series, it was obvious that in covering the Fruit of the Spirit Faithfulness, Kindness, Gentleness, and the like much of what the children learned will be modeled as they obey the Second Greatest Commandment as given by Christ: Love your neighbor as yourself. What appeared most interesting is that even at their young ages, the children are aware of how to treat friends, neighbors, and family members. Additionally, they shared how they also wish to be treated and spoken to. This was very evident during our round-table activities when they would share something that may have happened with a friend or classmate. They came to understand that not only actions, but words too can either encourage and build up or hurt and tear down. This got me to thinking that if our kids possess the positive qualities we want them to have, they will seek out friends and others with the same qualities. More so, as they grow and mature, they will demonstrate them also. Children s Ministry We know that the friends our kids choose will impact them for the rest of their lives. Tricia Goyer, from faith+family ministry, lists character qualities that are important to seek out and nurture in our kids. I m proud to say that four of these qualities were recognized by our Sunday school class: Truthfulness, Kindness, Joy, and Sharing. As we seek out these qualities and continue to encourage them in our children, their friendships are truly off to a good start. ************** Several of our families marched alongside the Mt Hope float in the Richfield July 4 th Parade. What a great witness to our faith and community participation. Way to go, All-Stars Learning Stick-to-it-tiveness with our faithful shirts 2 JAM Jam will be on August 20 th Noon-3:00 p.m. We will be having a movie day! This event is open to 3 rd -5 th grade students and friends. If you have any questions please contact Melanie Appelquist at or smallpeach17@yahoo.com Backpack Blessings Backpack Blessings for Preschool-5 th Grade students will be August 27 th during both services. Children will come forward with their backpacks and receive a special blessing for the upcoming school year. VBS Vacation Bible School (VBS) is July 31 st -August 3 rd! We will be serving a Free Family Dinner starting at 5:30 p.m. VBS will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. This event is open to kids 3 years old-5 th grade. If you are interested in helping please contact Melanie Appelquist at youth@mt-hope.org. Our biggest need is Crew Leaders. To register kids please visit our website or talk to Melanie. This event is FREE for everyone!

3 August 6 th SWAG Noon-2:00 p.m. 11 th -13 th Melanie Gone-family wedding 15 th -18 th Confirmation Camp Youth Ministry Mission Statement We exist to bring youth into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, while encouraging them to share with one another, explore their ministry gifts, and praise God with their lives. 20 th SWAG 4:00-6:00 p.m. SWAG (Saved With Amazing Grace) will be on the 1 st Sunday of the month from Noon-2:00 p.m. and the 3 rd Sunday of the month from 4:00-6:00 p.m. SWAG is a time of fun, food, and fellowship. It is open to 6 th -12 th grade students and friends. If you are interested in donating lunch or dinner, please sign up in the youth room. Youth Bible Class is Sunday mornings (expect holiday weekends) starting at 9:30a.m. Appelquist will be teaching the 6 th -12 th grade in the youth room. Melanie Bible and Brew is held Wednesdays from 4:15-4:45pm at the Caribou on France and Old Shakopee Road. Come enjoy some FREE yummy coffee drinks and Bible Study. SERVANT EVENT 2017 On June25 th -30 th Drew Adamek, Sam Killam, Vance Melbostad, Emily Woodhall, Mark and Melanie Appelquist went to Lutheran Island Camp for a servant event. It was an amazing week in God s Creation. The two main projects worked on were a boardwalk and horse shelter. They also participated in other activities such as square dancing, large group games, and skit night. Please take a minute to read a couple of the essays about the event from the youth that attended. Two more essays will be included in the September newsletter. On September 24 th One Way Youth would like to invite members and friends of Mount Hope to a Thank You Reception at 9:30 am. The youth who attended the Servant Event and Confirmation Camp will be sharing their experiences. Thank you so much members of Mount Hope for all your support. This would not be possible without you.

4 Servant Event Essays Two more essays will be featured in the September Newsletter Drew Adamek This was my third servant event and it remains something that I look forward to in the summer. During this year s camp, we did two main projects: putting boards down on the boardwalk at the ranch and building a horse shelter. During the building of the shelter, some of us had to go into the horse enclosure to get reference pictures. We thought this would be fun until Sam and I ran into an aggressive horse that we had to run from. However, we came back later and enjoyed our time with the less aggressive horses. I also enjoyed our trip to Granny s Pantry where I got a two-scoop waffle cone. While the cone did end up breaking due to the large amount of ice cream inside, I caught this broken piece and enjoyed the rest of my ice cream in a bowl. While I had a lot of fun, I also learned a lot. I learned that it is important to start and finish a job by making sure your part is done the best that you can do first. After this, you can focus on other parts of the job. I also learned that God has my future all planned out and I can only do my best to fulfil it. Finally, I learned that, through our work on the boardwalk, that I am basically a professional at using a corded drill, just ask Mark. Lastly, I want to thank you. None of this would have been possible without your support. This support comes in the form of financial aid, emotional guidance, and spiritually through prayer. The congregation supports the youth through all of these means, so I want to thank them. Without this support, we would not be able to do cool things like this servant event and so I ask that you continue this support. Emily Woodhall My final week of camp was one of the best ones yet. On the first full day, we did square dancing on the basketball court. It is fun to be able to dance like a little kid and be able to have a fun start to the week. Also on the first day we played basketball during free time and I beat the boys. We also did some work projects during the day. We started with putting boards onto a boardwalk and switched to building a horse shelter. One of the best things about our work projects was how close we were to the horses. We went and petted the horses a few times throughout the week. On the final night of camp, there is a skit night. Our skit went well, despite the lack of planning. I loved camp and I hope that this year will not be my final year. This year, the counselors taught us about the rock and to build our house on a solid foundation. We also had a private bible study with the other servant event groups. There, we learned about being an echo. No matter how small or unworthy we feel in the world, God will use us to be an echo because everyone can reach different people. With the work projects, I learned the difference between a drill and screw gun. Through the fun, I learned that dancing can be competitive. Camp is such an amazing experience and it would not be possible without all of the support we get. We are able to help the camp and learn how to spread God s word. Thank you for allowing us to have this experience together and for supporting us as we grow in God s word. This is the final time I will attend camp as a camper and the past seven years of camp have been wonderful. Thank you for giving me those seven years filled with memories that I will remember for a lifetime.

5 Lifelight Bible Study Lifelight Bible Study will resume September 14. The first study this fall is The Triune God. The Life of David will will start after the New Year. Please contact Harriet Buelow with any questions. Watch for more information as the start date approaches. 500th Anniversary of the Reformation ~ Oct 29, 2017 The Reformation was not about anything new, but about returning to the unchanged and unchanging truth. So it still is today. The celebration of the 500 th anniversary of the Reformation is not a time for novelty. It is time to return. Return to the truth. Return to the basics. Return to the foundation. VEAP Back-to-School Drive You may have noticed the Back to School sales are already in progress. That means that VEAP is also gearing up to receive school supplies for their clients who struggle with providing those items for their school age children. Once again we will be collecting pencils, crayons, back packs, notebooks, markers and the like. Please place your donations in the collection box in the narthex now through August 20th. Karen Mueller VEAP Ministry Partner Representative Applewood Pointe Invitation Childcare Mount Hope members are invited to a Hi, Neighbor event at Applewood Pointe. On Tuesday, August 15 from 9-10am we are invited to enjoy a snack and visit with Applewood Pointe residents. Please RSVP to Mount Hope s office, and simply head to Applewood Pointe s main entrance on Beard the day The Child Development Center is now officially renamed to Mount Hope Preschool and Childcare. The staff is of the event. excited about the name change. We found that people were unsure of what services we offered with the old name. We are also very excited that the new sign will be installed soon so we can begin promoting our new Redemption Salad Luncheon name in and the neighborhood. Quilt Auction After Childcare the closing registration of Mount is looking Hope-Redemption strong for the fall. and We Lions are still Gate looking Christian to enroll Academy, more preschoolers the Women s for the 9:00- Ministry at 12:00 Redemption program, especially took on the more charitable three year fundraiser olds. Please of remember the Salad to mention Luncheon us to and your Quilt neighbors. Auction. This past The summer event brought is flying in by. $7, During August which the included staff will silent be getting auction together and a live couple auction times for items. planning This meetings brings the seven year total to $53, ($500 of which came from Thrivent). and training events. We will also be hosting a Preschool Prep Night on Wednesday, August 31 st. That evening all of our preschool and childcare families will be able to stop in, meet the teachers, and get acquainted with the Watch for information regarding Parents Night Out on August 25 th! building. We are so excited to be preparing for the completion of the building. It will be wonderful to use the front door again, especially on rainy mornings when we are waiting for school buses!. Kim Woebke, Director

6 6 1 Aug 1 Sam 17:1 19 Acts 26: Aug 1 Sam 17:20 47 Acts 26:24 27:8 3 Aug 1 Sam 17:48 18:9 Acts 27: Aug 1 Sam 18:10 30 Acts 27: Aug 1 Sam 19:1 24 Acts 28:1 15 > (Psalm 59) 6 Aug 1 Sam 20:1 23 Acts 28: Aug 1 Sam 20: Cor 1: Sam 21:1 23:29 > (Psalm 56, 34, 52, 63, 54, 57) 8 Aug 1 Sam 24: Cor 1:26 2:16 > (Psalm 142) 9 Aug 1 Sam 25: Cor 3: Aug 1 Sam 25: Cor 4: Aug 1 Sam 26: Cor 5: Samuel 27:1 28:2 12 Aug 1 Sam 28: Cor 6: Samuel 29:1 30:30 13 Aug 1 Sam 31: Cor 7: Aug 2 Sam 1: Cor 7: Aug 2 Sam 5: Cor 8:1 13 > (Psalm 18) 16 Aug 2 Sam 6: Cor 9:1 23 > (Psalm 105, 96) 17 Aug 2 Sam 7: Cor 9:24 10:22 18 Aug 2 Sam 7: Cor 10:23 11:16 19 Aug 2 Sam 11: Cor 11:17 34 > (Psalm 51) 20 Aug 2 Sam 12: Cor 12: Samuel 13:1 19:43 Psalm 60, 3 21 Aug 1 Kng 1:1 4, Cor 12: Aug 1 Kng 2: Cor 13: Cor 14:1 16:23 23 Aug 1 Kng 3: Cor 1: Kings 3:16 4:34 24 Aug 1 Kng 5: Cor 1:23 2:17 1 Kings 6:1 7:50 25 Aug 1 Kng 7:51 8:21 2 Cor 3: Aug 1 Kng 8:22 30, Cor 4:1 18 > (Psalm 30) 27 Aug 1 Kng 9:1 9; 10: Cor 5:1 21 > (Psalm 72) 28 Aug 1 Kng 11: Cor 6: Aug 1 Kng 11:42 12:19 2 Cor 7: Aug 1 Kng 12:20 13:5, Cor 8: Kings 14:1 16:28 31 Aug 1 Kng 16:29 17:24 2 Cor 9: Cor 10:1 13:13

7 Worship Attendance July 2 9:30= 87 July 9 8:15= 55 10:45= 51 July 16 8:15= 54 10:45=59 New Members Jon and Ashley Cleveland July 2, 2017 Thank You A big thank you to all the members and friends that donated candy for the 4 th of July Parade. We had just enough candy! Great job! Thank you also to all the members who helped with the parade. It was a huge success, and we have already seen results from it! Financials Treasurer s Report from May 2017 Monthly Income $ 53,289 Monthly Expenses $ 47, Year-to-Date Income $277,070 Year-to-Date Expenses $243,597 (Includes Preschool and Childcare) Rally Sunday September 10 th is Rally Day at Mount Hope. We will be having a ministry fair, a bouncy house for the children, and a picnic-style lunch after the second service. Melanie is looking for help with the food, set up, and clean up. If you would like to help please contact Melanie at or smallpeach17@yahoo.com. Stewardship Corner Luke 16:8 For the sons of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than the sons of light. Money is a tool that can be used for good or wicked purposes. Often unbelievers show more shrewdness in this than we Christians. If we really believe all that stuff we say in the Creed every Sunday won t that affect how we use our money? 7

8 August Celebrations Happy Birthday 1 Lyndel Steinborn 4 Nancy Schuett 5 Riyu Brantner 5 Adrian Stafford 6 Haley Olson 10 Dianne Hayes 10 Glenn Thiel 11 Kathy Sundseth 13 Jonathan Hampton 13 Jerry Kuhlman 16 Drake Elling 17 Butch Caspersen 17 Betty Stennes 20 Carol Tolzin 24 Arnie Berg 25 Kayla Kuhlman 25 Nicole Saatzer 26 James Hampton 27 D.J. Fox 28 Hannah Gliten 30 Peggy Martin 31 Conrad Nelson 31 Kayla Vogland Wedding Anniversary 4 Jessica & Wayne Schuett 10 Erica & Jim McMullen 10 Janelle & Mike Roehrick Book Club Join us for some easy summer reading. We will be looking at a series of short stories by Maeve Binchy called "Chestnut Street. The Book Club will meet next at 1:30 on August 4, at Renata Melby's home. Women of Hope Our Women s Group meets once a month on the second Thursday of the month from September-June. All women are invited to attend! Our theme for the year is With All My Heart with the theme Bible verse of I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever. Psalm 80:12. We will be going Home to our Hearts at our next get-together on Thursday, September 14 at 6:30 pm. A devotion, game, songs, prayers, refreshments and crafting a heart pin craft will be shared that evening. Baptismal Anniversary 1 Katherine Elling 4 Vance Melbostad 5 Jack Jensen 8 Elijah Mack 9 Carl Fox 17 Jon Cleveland 18 David Killam 19 Dianne Hayes 19 Bethany Perelman 23 Lyndel Steinborn 29 Victoria Frein 29 Jameson Saatzer 30 Peggy Martin 8 With All My Heart

9 Those Who Serve in August Sunday Morning Coffee Prepare: Tricia M Clean-up: Karen Mack Kitchen / Reception Committee Sue H & Faith A Altar Guild Tricia M August 6 Elder Steve S 8:15 10:45 Reader Paul H Betty S Greeters Rose K, Linda C Karen M, Betty S Ushers Alts, Al B Joel S, Dave S, Ron F, Armand B Counters Schleifers & K Buelow August 13 Elder Matt F 8:15 10:45 Reader Faith A Greeters Nelsons Jennifer A, Betty W Ushers Jerry B, Bob T, Orlan N, Glenn T Lloyd Q, Scott H. Steve Sundseth Counters Jerry B & Ron F August 20 Elder Al J 8:15 10:45 Reader Conrad N Greeters Roehricks Shirley F, Eileen D Ushers Arnie B, Gene R, Mike R, Butch C Kirsten B, Steve Schmidt, Brent B, Betty S Counters Kirk V & Kim W August 27 Elder John M 8:15 10:45 Reader Orlan N Renata M Greeters Pauline V, Sue H Darlene W, Linda Q Ushers Macks, Nelsons Bob T, Bill R, Kirk V Counters Rosenlunds

10 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL JULY 31-AUGUST 3 Mount Hope Lutheran Church 3601 W Old Shakopee Rd Bloomington Child s Name: Child s Gender: Child s Age: Date of Birth: Last School Grade Completed: Name of Parent(s): Street Address: City: State: Zip: Home Telephone ( ) Parent/Caregiver s Cell Phone ( ) Home Address: Home Church: Crew Number or Name (for Church Use Only): We grant Mount Hope Lutheran permission for a photo/image of your child without any personal identifiers to be published on the church s website. Allergies or Other Medical Conditions: In Case of Emergency, Contact: Phone: Relationship to Child:

11 August 2017 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 6:00-8:00 VBS 8:00 AA Meets :00 Prayer Group 6:00-8:00 VBS 1:30 1 st Friday 6:00-8:00 VBS Book Club Noisy Offering :15 Worship 9:30 SS & Youth Bible Study 9:35 Adult Bible Study 10:45 Worship 12 SWAG 5:00 POBLO 8:00 AA Meets Election Day 9:00 Prayer Group 10:00 LCEF Luncheon 10:00 Bible Applewood 4:15 Bible & Brew 6:30 Praise Team :15 Worship 9:30 SS 9:35 Adult Bible Study 10:45 Worship 5:00 POBLO 8:00 AA Meets Confirmation Camp 9:00 Event at Applewood Pointe 9:00 Prayer Group 6:30 Praise Team Confirmation Camp Confirmation Camp 6:30 Governing Board Meeting 10-4 Bethesda Thrift Shop Work Day Confirmation Camp :15 Worship 9:30 SS & Youth Bible Study 9:35 Adult Bible Study 10:45 Worship 12:00 JAM 4:00 SWAG 5:00 POBLO 8:00 AA Meets 9:00 Prayer Group 10:00 Bible Applewood 4:15 Bible & Brew 6:30 Praise Team Center Training event 6:15-8:30 5:30 Parents Night Out :15 Worship 9:30 SS & Youth Bible Study 9:35 Adult Bible Study 10:45 Worship Backpack Blessing 5:00 POBLO 8:00 AA Meets 9:00 Prayer Group 4:15 Bible & Brew 6:15-7:45 PM Preschool Prep Night 6:30 Praise Team

12 Sunday Worship Schedule 8:15am Traditional Worship Service 9:30am Bible Study/Sunday School 10:45am Praise Worship Service Phone: Website: Staff at Mount Hope Lutheran Dan Ritter Pastor Melanie Appelquist Director of Youth & Children s Ministry Kim Woebke Preschool and Childcare Director Administrative Assistant Heather Bielec Preschool and Childcare Lead Teacher Christina Brantner Music Director Candy Frein Administrative Assistant Steve Sundseth Custodian Sam Killam Part-time Custodian Mount Hope Lutheran Church 3601 W Old Shakopee Rd Bloomington, MN Address Service Requested