There We Went aa-caroling on Saturday, December 19! NOW HEAR THIS! Spreading the Spirit of Joy through the voices of Hope!

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1 A Ray of Hope A Ray of Hope 1 September January Monthly Newsle er of Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church 5728 Cedar Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55417, Ministers of the Gospel: The Bap zed 88 years in ministry Volume 85 Number 1 Making Christ Known through the Spirit of Hope There We Went aa-caroling on Saturday, December 19! Spreading the Spirit of Joy through the voices of Hope! On one of the chilliest days of our winter thus far, fi3een carolers from Hope serenaded six of the homebound members of our faith community with melodies of favorite songs of Christmas. These songsters spread the Spirit of Christmas Joy through the familiar tunes of this blessed season, and this gi3 of beau-ful music was enthusias-cally received, not only by our congrega-on members at their homes, but by many of their neighbors, as well. Our carolers thoroughly enjoyed a funfilled a3ernoon of fellowship with one another, from joining their voices in song, to sharing the stories and laughter as Charlie Olson and Marlon Karbo ensured safe travels from place to place, and finally, warming up with hot chocolate and cookies at the home of David Langemo and Drew Schmidt. We hope you ll plan to join the Hope Carolers next Christmas season! Happy New Year! January 2016 Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church Annual Mee ng, Part 2 January 24, 2016 following the 10am Worship Service All vo-ng members of Hope Lutheran Church are requested to a end the second half of the Annual Mee-ng in the sanctuary following worship on Sunday, January 24, Thank you in advance for your par-cipa-on and commitment to Hope. NOW HEAR THIS! We need one or more volunteers to operate the Church Sound System one or two -mes a month during services. We provide free training and a guaranteed seat at the service! Reply to the church or to me, Jim Nunn, at or mnnunns@comcast.net Offering Envelopes There are a few left on the welcome table in the gathering area. Please pick yours up. Thank you!

2 2 Inten onal Interim Pastor Chris ne Wenzel Dear Friends, I have been so red of hearing the rhetoric around Muslims and Chris ans, much of which I have found to be very disturbing. According to CBS news, Muslims in America are facing waves of an -Islamic sen ment ranging from poli cal rhetoric to some mes verbal and physical violence. The Council on American-Islamic Rela ons stated last month that they had received more reports of crimes against Muslims and Islamic ins tu ons across the United States at the end of November than any other period since 9/11. Pastor Chris ne Wenzel CBS News spoke with Muslims from different ethnic backgrounds about what it's like living as a Muslim in the United States today. Each person spoke about the tensions and uncertainty that many of them and their fellow Muslims are living through. Here is just one experience. Imam Khalid La f, Pakistani Muslim -- New York City police chaplain, Execu ve Director of New York University Islamic Center, and N.Y.U University chaplain "The reality is that many of the narra ves that we might consciously or unconsciously make decisions by are those that are pre y antagonis c. They teach us to not really understand the other, but to always be cau ous of the other. "Just like you don't have to be of any specific group to stand for that group, you don't have to be Muslim to stand-up for Muslims. And when we find and recognize that an a ack on one of us is an a ack on all of us we will start to see a categorical change in difference in a way that this society func ons." We have an opportunity to hear from several Muslims in a new class beginning in January: 5 Week Class begins January 6on Wednesdays 6:00-7:00pm Led by Pastor Chris ne The Jesus Fatwah: Love Your (Muslim) Neighbor as Yourself Much of what passes for informa on about Islam is weed-like disinforma on rooted in stereotype and watered by fear. In this DVD series, seventeen Islamic and Chris an scholars offer reliable informa on about what Muslims believe, how they live out their faith, and how we all can be about building rela onships across the lines of faith. January 6: Islam 101: Some of what you need to know about Islam. January 13: Misconcep ons about Islam: Adjust your malarkey filters. January 20: Islam in America: Meet people who love America and pray towards Mecca. January 27: Making Connec ons, Part 1: Non-Muslims make a case. February 3: Making Connec ons, Part 2: Muslims have their say. You are in my prayers. Thank you for yours! Pastor Chris ne Adult Forums Join us at 9:00am each Sunday in the fellowship hall as Pastor Doug Morton shares the scripture lessons for the day and gives us a bit of insight on the people and the events of Biblical mes in prepara on for the sermon. These sessions are always interes ng! A Ray of Hope is published monthly by Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church ELCA 5728 Cedar Ave. S. Minneapolis, MN Church phone (612) Preschool Phone (612) Website: hopempls.org

3 3 CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILY MINISTRY Rachel Peterson Thanks to all the members and friends of Hope Lutheran Church who have supported me these last 4 months in my role as the Interim Youth and Family Minister. I have truly enjoyed having the chance to serve the congregation I grew up in and use my seminary degree. During this difficult me, our prayers are with the Family of Don Burnham. Don died December 14, 2015 A memorial gathering will be held at Hope January 9, May God grant eternal rest and give comfort to the family at their me of loss. Amen I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you. I will hold you up. Isaiah 41:10 June Queens, New York with New Brighton Christian Church Camp Wapo registration begins January 15. SEEDS weekend July th -9 th graders and TIM Team July 31-August 5 Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes processed in 2015 will be delivered to: Barbados, Burundi, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Honduras, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Suriname, Tanzania, Togo, Trinidad and Tobago. On December 1, Mary Peterson, Rachel Peterson and Claire Killian volunteered at the Operation Christmas Child Processing Center in New Hope. There were over 30,000 shoeboxes processed during the time they were there which are to be sent to Kenya, Africa. To date, the Minneapolis area center has processed around 300,000 shoe boxes to be sent to children all over the world. Hope s Library Jan Nunn, Librarian Choosing to See by Mary Beth Chapman Mary Beth Chapman is married to Steven Cur s Chapman, writer and singer. She tells her story of love and struggles, happy and sad mes. She loves God but struggles with the why things happen and where He is when things fall apart. Even people who are famous struggle and wrestle with what life throws at us. Poinsettias Thanks to all who purchased a poinsettia to decorate the Sanctuary with for Christmas. 23 plants were purchased, raising $131 for the Camp/Mission Trip fund. Christmas Program Thanks to all who took part in the 2015 All-Generation Christmas Program Bed, Bethlehem and Beyond: When Heaven Touched Earth Advent Festival Thanks to everyone who helped make the 2015 Advent Festival a success. We prepared 32 blessing bags Jean Anderson took some for Community Emergency Service and St. Stephen s Shelter, Sarah Wright-Walstrom and Bunny Anderson took some to hand out and Jan Nunn took some to pass along to her daughter, Deb Gottschalk, for the Dorothy Day Shelter. We collected $13 for the Favorite Photo Fundraiser. The wedding picture of Mary & Ralph Peterson won Congratulations! Ralph received a $15 Target Gift Card.

4 4 Council Mini-Minutes November 5, 2015 Commi ee reports were discussed, including what a great event the Advent Fes val was and how much people are also enjoying the Wednesday evening Advent Services. Capital Campaign available council members met with LuAnn Fergus prior to the council mee ng. She presented numerous ideas for funding a capital campaign. She was also an excellent source for addi onal services/programs available, along with contacts for services/programs. Capital campaign will be moving forward. Jim Nunn presented an updated version of a year-end financial report based on our current budget. Sale of van was discussed. Charlie has done some research and found the value of the van to be approximately $4,000 - $4,500. Pr. Chris ne knows of a church that is looking for a van. She is going to reach out to them to see if they were interested. Annual Mee ng Part II will be held on Sunday, January 24. Call Commi ee nominees are Pat Killian, Carol Farnham, Rachel Peterson, Bunny Anderson, David Langemo, Cherie DeJarlais, Charlie Olson and Marlan Karbo. The Policy Manual Revisions and the Employee Handbook have been distributed for reviewal and approval. A mo on was made, seconded and approved to elect the 2016 Officers: Mary Peterson, President; Becky McDaniel, Vice President; Barb Nelson, Secretary; Dave Fernandez, Treasurer. Next Council Mee ng January 7, 7pm in Hope s fellowship hall. As with all monthly council mee ngs, all congrega on members are welcome to a end. Thank you for all the cards, prayers, calls and visits to Phyllis and Glenn Hindal while they were unable to a end worship. It is very much appreciated. Also, thank you so much to Jan Nunn and those who helped make and serve a wonderful lunch. It means a lot to our family. God bless you all. The Family of Phyllis and Glenn Hindal Meals on Wheels Volunteers: Thank you for the lovely party. It was so nice to see so many old and new friends and all wishing me well! To be paid for doing something you love is truly a blessing. I m going to miss seeing and visi ng with you all. Wishing con nued success for at least another 40 years for MOW. Pat Bolstad (Pat Bolstad re red as the South Minneapolis Meals on Wheels Coordinator) Regarding Pastoral Visits, Hospitals, and Care Centers: Please Call! If you or a family member would like to have a visit from the pastor during a hospital stay, please no fy the church office. If you or a family member are moved to a care center, please call or the informa on to the church office. We want to stay in contact with you and con nue our ministry of presence and prayer. Treasurer s Report November 2015 Activity Summary Beginning Transfers or Ending Account Balance Receipts Expenses int/gain/loss Balance Operating Account 6, , , , , Flow Thru 86, , (5,000.00) 81, Preschool/Day Care (6,582.50) 32, , (4,053.32) Special Funds 21, , Endowment Fund 99, , Total Funds 207, , , , Mortgage Liability 53, , Figures from the December 10, 2015 Council Hope Treasurer s Report

5 5 INTENTIONAL INTERIM PASTOR Christine Wenzel church (612) ext 13 cell (612) PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Doug Morton church (612) DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Mark Hedman church (612) ext 15 cell (952) ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Allen Petersen church (612) ext 10 Hope Lutheran Church Contact Persons INTERIM PRESCHOOL AND CHILDCARE DIRECTOR Christine Wenzel church (612) ext 13 cell (612) CUSTODIAN Russ Utoft church (612) COUNCIL PRESIDENT Mary Peterson church (612) NEWSLETTER EDITOR Ginny Olson (612) Church Council President Mary Peterson Vice President Becky McDaniel Treasurer Clair Brenna Financial Secretary Dave Fernandez Secretary Barb Nelson Business Management Jim Nunn Educa on Evangelism (Hospitality) Cherie DeJarlais Finance Dave Fernandez Pastoral/Social Ministry open Property Charlie Olson Recrea on/fellowship open Stewardship open Worship/Music Dave Langemo Youth Jacki Just Church Office Hours Monday Friday: 8:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m....to the members and friends of Hope who place ads in A Ray of Hope each month. Proceeds from the ads fund the cost of paper, prin ng and mailing the newsle er. EARLY DAY CARE Michaelle Flaten rd Ave S Minneapolis MN Over 29 years experience Michaelle Flaten, member of Hope 6519 Nicollet Ave Richfield, MN OHANA HAIRTENDERS for Men, Women & Children Colleen Schamber, member of Hope TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL Richfield Legion Toastmasters #232 meets every Thursday at 6:30 p.m Portland Ave S Visitors are Welcome Dee Fiedler, DTM/CL Member of Hope HENRY W. ANDERSON MORTUARY ~CLASSIC FUNERALS ~CREMATION ~PRE-PLANNING Diana Grundeen, member of Hope FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1931 MINNEAPOLIS APPLE VALLEY rd Ave So Garre Ave (612) (952) Complete Automo ve Service Cty. 42 & Galaxy, Apple Valley Brother of Taimi & Sco Herron, members of Hope Hope Preschool & Child Care Center ~ Licensed ~ 33 months to first day kindergarten full and part me posi ons open 5712 Cedar Ave S, Minneapolis (612) hopepreschoolandchildcare.org Located between Fat Lorenzo s and the 5.8 Club

6 6 Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church ELCA 5728 Cedar Ave S NonProfit Org. U.S. Postage Minneapolis MN PAID Twin Cities, MN Permit No RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED January Service Opportunities Ushers Bonnie Brenna, Carol Farnham, Ginny & Charlie Olson Greeters Jan 3...Diane Kaatz Jan 10...Bonnie Brenna Jan 17...Paul Ward Jan 24...Julie Storlie Jan 31...Wade & Bonnie Gibbons Readers Jan 3...Carol Farnham Jan 10...Cherie DeJarlais Jan 17...Marlan Karbo Jan 24...Debbie Bayer Jan 31...Marlan Karbo Assis ng Ministers Jan 3...Marlan Karbo Jan 10...Becky McDaniel Jan 17...Cherie DeJarlais Jan 24...Becky McDaniel Jan 31...Carol Farnham Acolytes Jan 3... Ka e Fernandez Jan Corey Just Jan Michael Fernandez Jan Elsa Johnson Jan TBD Overhead Jan 3... Barb Nelson Jan Barb Nelson Jan Krista Johnson Jan TBD Jan Barb Nelson Communion Assistants Jan Doug & Marge Morton Jan Carol Farnham, Becky McDaniel Fellowship & Service Groups Members are assigned to one of the 4 monthly service groups. If your name appears below, you may be called on to volunteer your me and/or a food dona on for this month. Thank you!! Caller: Helen Applequist, Ginny Olson Servers: Karen & Bob Carlson, Russ & Michaelle Flaten, Lori & Tim Kamrath, Ginny & Charlie Olson, Dorian & Terry Thompson Hope Prepares and Serves Breakfast Sunday, January 31, at St. Stephen s Shelter We meet at church at 7:15am, carpool to the shelter, serve breakfast, and we will be done in plenty of me to take part in Adult Forum and Worship. We need four people to serve and more people to donate food items, as listed on the signup sheet in the gathering area. Thank you!