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1 July 2016 SAVE THE DATE! August 21, 2016 Rev. King will be meeting with the congregation EVERYONE is urged to come. Watch for more details in the August Visitor and bulletins July 4, Independence Day It is easy to take liberty for granted, when you have never had it taken from you. May we always remember our Veterans who have served and now are serving for our freedom - Author unknown July s mission of the month will be the Veterans And I m proud to be an American where at least I know I m free And I won t forget the men who died who gave that right to me. Lee Greenwood. May our prayers be to keep our troops safe! May Gold Bless the United States of America Let Freedom Ring! Farrel & Linda Schmidt We would like to thank the confirmation students, parents, and leaders that helped get the Yoder Cemetery mowed and looking nice for Memorial Day. It means so much to the families far away. Just like it is important for our church family to take care of our cemetery for those near and far. Thank you so much. Raymond and Janet

2 Life Together THANK YOU FAMILY & FRIENDS for helping me celebrate my 85 th birthday. I enjoyed every minute of it. - Marilyn Davison Thank you Your kind expression of Sympathy and friendship will always remain in our memories. Thank you for your thoughtfulness... The family of Dee Isaacson Women of Hope, Thank you so much for the beautiful quilt. I absolutely love it. I would also like to thank you for all the love and support you all have given me through my life. Once again. Thank you for everything! Love and prayers, Haley Dannehl To the quilting ladies: well. Thank you, so very much for the very pretty lap quilt. I love it! Only Hope quilting ladies could make it so Mildred Meyer Thank you so much for the scholarship money and quilt. I ll take the quilt with me to college to remind me of the church. Thanks again Love, Collin Rodenbaugh Dear Hope Lutheran Church, Thank you so much for your contribution to our 2016 post prom! We had a wonderful event and it could not have been possible without you, so thank you. This year we traveled to Kearney to the Viaero Event Center where we enjoyed ice skating, playing cards, knocker ball wars, a photo boot made by the sophomore girls, and some delicious food catered by Hy-Vee. We had Head Over Boots themed t-shirts designed by the sophomore girls that were white and turquoise. There was also a raffle with prizes such as speakers, a senior photo shoot, a 5 lb. chocolate bar and a bracelet. This was a safe activity for students to participate in after such a marvelous evening. We had a wonderful time with your gift. Thank you again! The Bertrand Class of 2018 Hope Ladies I will never forget your kindness. Thanks for serving Cindi s funeral. Hope Church still meant a lot to her. Prayers, Norma Wittfoth

3 Council Minutes & Matters June 13, 2016 The regular meeting of the church council was called to order at 7:48 pm on April 11th, 2016 by President Mike Dawson. Council members present were Gary Wilken, Mike Dawson, Grant Dahlgren, Joann Wieland, Ann Hagan, Kathy Weber, Angel Boggs, Dave Ford and Matthew Albrecht. Mike led the meeting with prayer. The minutes from the previous meeting were read. Correction to the May minutes were made to the treasures report corrected to show current giving of $ current expenses of $ resulting in net under of ($ ). Joann motioned to accept the minutes with correction. Gary seconded. Motion carried. Angel presented the Financial Secretary report. Total giving for the year of $ Grant motioned to approve the report. Ann seconded. Motion carried. Ann gave the treasurer s report. For the Month of February 2016: Current Giving s: $ Current Expenses: $ Net Over (Under): ($ ) For the Year 2016 to Date: Net Over (Under): ($ ) Matt made the motion to accept the report. Joann seconded. Motion carried. Under Mission Launch Committee, Reaching the Unreached is this month s mission. Christian Education currently no one is signed up for confirmation camp. Pastor Tim was not in attendance to give a pastoral report. Under Property, the water heater and softener have been installed. The committee continues to look into the small water leak into the basement. Under the Cemetery Committee, comments were made that the cemetery is looking good. Women of Hope, it is Adullam and Immanuel churches turn to be in charge of the cafeteria at the fair. Joann reported that they are doing well in funding and volunteer support. Under the Worship Committee, meeting June 20th. Gary made a motion to give Darrel Wissmann an honorarium for supply preaching. Grant seconded. Motion carried. Under old business, council members discussed Hopes anniversary. Under new business, tentatively the council hopes to plan a congregational meeting with Rev. King on August 21 st. Joann mentioned that she sent a sympathy card to Cathi Braasch from Hope. The Janitor has requested doing some deep cleaning to maintain her normal hours during the summer. The council adjourned with Mike leading us in the Lord s Prayer at 9:30 pm. The next council meeting will be on July 11 th at 7:30 pm Respectfully submitted, Matthew Albrecht, Council Secretary Pastoral Report I will be having surgery on July 13 th and will be absent from the church through July 27 th. I will be missing two consecutive Sundays. Darrel Wissman has consented to conduct services on July 17 th but will not be available for any services after that as he has accepted a call. I will not be available to serve communion to the shut-ins on July 25 th. I will be conducting a wedding on July 2 nd here at Hope. Adult Sunday School has decided not to meet through the summer but will resume in the fall when regular Sunday school convenes. Last Sunday we hosted the Gideons and received $453 in offering for them. Next Sunday we will be having a video on the Military Bible Sticks and receiving a special offering for them. There will be memorial services for the Stroup family here on Saturday, July 9 th. I have given the information to the Church office. There are a number of property issues that need attention. I can supply information to that committee if needed. I will put my mileage report in the treasurer s folder. Respectfully submitted,<>< Pastor Tim Glendening

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6 Hope Worship Church Unity Prayer Seventh Sunday after Pentecost July 3, 2016 Color: Green Isaiah 66:10-14; Psalm 66:1-9; Galatians 6:7-16; Luke 10: :00 AM Worship Eight Sunday after Pentecost July 10,2016 Color: Green Deuteronomy 30:9-14; Psalm 25:1-10; Colossians 1:1-14; Luke 10: :00 AM Worship Ninth Sunday after Pentecost July 17, 2016 Color: Green Genesis 18:1-10a; Psalm 15: Colossians 1:15-28; Luke 10: :00 AM Worship Tenth Sunday after Pentecost July 24, 2016 Color: Green Genesis 18:20-32; Psalm 138; Colossians 2:2-15; Luke 11: :00 AM Worship Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost July 31, 2016 Color: Green Ecclesiastes 1:2, 12-14; 2:18-23; Psalm 49:1-12; Colossians 3:1-11; Luke 12: :00 AM Worship July 6 Women of Hope This Month s Circle Meetings & Studies Elizabeth 9:00 am Topic The Lord s Prayer Hostess: Judy Wissmann Lesson Leader: Marilyn Davison July 7 Lydia 2:00 pm Lesson Leader: Trudy Witt We will meet at the Bertrand Care Center July 3 July 10 July 17 July 24 July 31 July 3 July 10 July 17 July 24 July 31- August 6 Bethel Lutheran Church, Holdrege Cornerstone Community Church of the Nazarene, Holdrege Campus Life, Holdrege Christian Homes, Holdrege Emmaus Evangelical Free Church, Funk Hope Circle of Prayer Jennifer Rinehart; Cody & Andrea Robinson, Addison & Hadlee; Ryan & Stephanie Rodenbaugh, Sydney Rodgers, Olivia, & Collin; Bonnie Ruybalid; Connor Salchow. Kristin Schaefer; Geolene Schaller; Jeff & Marilyn Scharff; Farrell & Linda Schmidt; Sara Schmidt & Whitney; Alice & Chuck Schoene; Tiffany Schutte & Tyler; Alex Schwarz. Becky Schwarz; Tom & Linda Schwarz; Randy & Marty Secrest; Erma Seitz; Sheri Seitz; Dennis & Teresa Shipp, Matthew & Brittany; Amber & Brian Siekman; Bailey Funk, Jordan, Sydney, & Sam. George & Sondra Smith, Tyler & Corey; Lisa Snider, Liam & Leyton; Ed & Kathy Stahla; Brandon Stehl; Dustin Stehl; Lloyd & Dottie Stehl; Robert Stehl. Eric & Cynthia Stone; John & Joni Suhr, Morgan& Kolt; John & Kimberly Sutherland, Gage & Mayla; Jemie Taylor, Alaysia, Dusty, Bailey, & Hunter; Chad & Lois Terrell, Calli & Marni, Dirk & Kami Trautman. Harold Vinzant. Worship Attendance Average for 5/16/2016-6/19/2016 Sunday at 10:00 am - 87

7 Words of Hope Picture yourself before heaven s door. You have a request to make of the heavenly Father. You knock, and He opens it. Lord, you begin, I m so and so and I ve come to request such and such. The words are barely off your tongue when He shuts the door in your face. What else could you expect? What right do sinners have to approach a Holy God, much less to make demands on Him? You pick yourself up and try again. Once more you knock, and once more the door opens. Lord, you pray, I m your child. See, I wear the robe of righteousness woven by your Son on the loom of the cross. The stains on this robe are real; that s His blood that covers all my sin. He has told me that He has made me your forgiven child and that whatever I ask in His name, you will give to me. The door opens wide; the Father s arms reach out. Lovingly He lifts me up on His knee. Tenderly He encourages me to speak. Why is it that I, an unworthy sinner, can come to God at all with my prayers? It s because of my risen Savior. Before the Father s throne He points to His love that paid the price for my sins and His grace that made me a believer. And then He pleads that God hears my prayer for His sake. So it is possible for me in Jesus name, only because of Jesus full payment for my sins, to come to God and find a loving Father who will both hear and answer all such prayers. I don t have to add the words this I ask for Jesus sake to each prayer, but I do need to believe them. Our Savior spoke to His disciples saying, I tell you the truth, my Father will give you whatever you ask in my name. (John 16:23) Thanks be to God. <>< Pastor Tim OH, What a difference trees make! July Anniversaries 07/01/1989 Ryan & Stephanie Rodenbaugh 07/21/2007 Derek & Martha Hock 07/02/2005 Dusty & Cassandra Way 07/26/1997 Robert & Jennifer Renken 07/18/1971 Janean & Dan McCracken 07/28/2007 Katie & Tom Wiseman 07/21/1963 Lloyd & Dottie Stehl

8 July Birthdays 7/01 Keri Myers 7/13 Sydney Rodenbaugh 7/19 Gary Dahlgren 7/01 Rich Renken 7/13 Nikki Glendening 7/19 Bobby Hueftle 7/02 Emily Mumm 7/13 Drake Olesen 7/19 Meghan Gregg 7/03 Meriah Galyen 7/14 David Johnson 7/20 Norma Hock 7/03 Matt Albrecht 7/15 Matt Gregg 7/21 Collins Rodenbaugh 7/05 Charlie Winheim 7/15 Jaden Dannehl 7/23 Lola Fastenau 7/07 Brooke McGee 7/16 Brett Nyberg 7/23` Keshia Ford 7/07 Stella Johnson 7/16 David Dannehl 7/24 Merritt Albrecht 7/08 Jeremy Eidson 7/16 Amber Siekman 7/25 Ron Wagner 7/09 Shirley Langenberg 7/16 Kylee Wilken 7/25 Gina Hock 7/09 Janet Renken 7/16 Rylan Vosler 7/26 Nick Hock 7/09 Courtney Johnson 7/17 Dirk Ehlers 7/28 George Smith 7/10 Stan DeBoer 7/18 Dusty Way 7/29 Rod Ford 7/13 Kevin Forster 7/18 Daniel Meyer 7/29 Kellie Stehl 7/13 Joe Dyer 7/18 Dylan Boggs 7/30 Rick Lundy

9 July 2016 Acolytes: Lucas Renken, Clayton Meyer Lectors: Joan Lilyhorn Greeters: V. & P. Fastenau Ushers: Stan DeBoer Rodney Renken Acolytes: Johanna Ford Coleman Langford Lectors: Kim Ford Greeters: S. & B DeBoer Ushers: Farrel Schmidt Joe Dyer Acolytes: Grace Wilcox Jordan Hilmer Lectors: Judy Wissmann Greeters: J. McCracken Ushers: J. McCracken T. Grabenstein Acolytes: Brayden Benson Landon Anderson Lectors: Ed Stahla Greeters: Betty Wilken Ushers: Dusty Way Jack Wieland Acolytes: Browin Adams Will Adams Lectors: Robin Ford Greeters: R. & J. Renken Ushers: Stan DeBoer Rodney. Renken Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 3 10:00 am Worship 10 10:00 am Worship w/ Holy Communion 17 10:00 am Worship 24 10:00 am Worship w/ Holy Communion 31 10:00 am Worship :30 Congregational Council 18 1:00 pm Visitor Deadline :00 am Elizabeth Circle :30 am BNH & AL 7 1:00 pm Bulletin Deadline 2:00 pm Lydia Circle 8:00 AA & Alanon 9:00 am Sewing Day 1:00 pm Bulletin Deadline 8:00 AA & Alanon 1:00 pm Bulletin Deadline 8:00 AA & Alanon 28 1:00 pm Bulletin Deadline 8:00 AA & Alanon :30 am Stroup Memorial Service :00 am Social Hall Reserved Pastor will be out of the office July 13th 27th due to surgery and a period of recovery.

10 Sunday School 9:00 AM No Sunday School during summer Sunday Worship 10:00 AM Road 436 Smithfield NE A Member of Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ Phones: Office: Cell: hopelutheran@atcjet.net Communion is offered the 2 nd & 4 th Sundays Wednesday evenings: (See calendar for times) WINGS (K-6th grade) Confirmation (7 th & 8 th grades) Choir for singers of all ages Ministers: All 554 Baptized Members Pastor: Tim Glendening