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September 2017
September 10
Fall Worship - 10 am
September 17
Sunday School begins 9 am
For 3 year olds thru adult
September 24
Life Group Kick-Off Pot-Luck
Lunch after worship
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Josh is joining in the Family Ministry Program here at Hope Covenant as Youth Coordinator. He will be assisting Rachel to support Youth Ministry participating in events and building relationships with youth, inspiring them in their relationship with Christ. We are grateful for his heart for God and his desire to partner with our team!
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LLIIFFEE GGRROOUUPP KICK OFF is Sunday September 24 with a potluck after the service for the whole church family. Sign up in the Welcome Center. So, what are Hope’s Life Groups? Small groups of people for friendships, study, and prayer support for each other. Hope’s Elders are encouraging you to join an existing group or will help you start a new group! See Barb Scheevel for more details. 828-1521 FALL 2017 LIFE GROUP THEME IS “EMOTIONALLY HEALTHY SPIRITUALITY.” Did you know that the Christian life doesn’t work for everyone? How could “accepting Jesus as Savior” not work for a life that is rich and full of what Jesus called, “abundant life” -John 10:10, a life better than what the world offers? Whether Hollywood partying…”sex, drugs/getting wasted, rock and roll” or Wallstreet and Madison Avenue’s American Dream… “the one with the most toys wins” or at least is the “happiest and comfortable”. Is there more to living for Jesus than just toughing it out until heaven while the world seems to have the best life? Author, of the book for our topic in small groups, Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, Pastor Pete Scazzero, shares his own and his wife’s journey in finding that although born again Christians, their life was not “emotionally healthy.” Somehow their conversion didn’t have this part of the Gospel message’s invitation. Thus they often pretended to have what they didn’t… until they couldn’t anymore. And then they found that part of the Gospel of Jesus they were missing. Does that story sound interesting? Join us this fall for Life Groups and finding what emotionally healthy spirituality is all about as Pastor Keith preaches on this theme. Also… DON’T MISS OUT on all the rest of our fall activities! Sunday 9/10: worship starts at 10AM; Sunday 9/17: Sunday School for all ages at 9AM; Wednesday 9/13: Youth
Group 7PM.
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Wed. Sept. 13 7-8:30 pm
All students 7th to 12th Grade
Youth Group: Wednesdays; Sept. 13, 20, 27—Youth Room
Youth Volunteer Training Mandatory Meeting: Wed. Sept. 6, 7-8:30 pm
Parent Meeting: Sun. Sept. 10 After worship—Youth Room
Confirmation: Sept. 17, 6-8pm
Rachel Lassen Youth Director
rachel@hopecovenant.org www.hopecovenant.org
If you are interested in serving in Youth or Worship Ministry, contact rachel@hopecovenant.org
Sr. High Mystery Trip - 2017
All 55th & 6th graders!
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We are changing to the 2nd
Wed. of the month! Save the date! Wed. October 11.
Parent Info Meeting coming Oct. 1 (following worship)
We will meet 9 - 9:50 am Sundays & 7 – 8:30 pm 2
nd Wed. of the month
beginning in October
Goals/milestones: Knowledge, character, conduct; (hear… know… do…)
We aim to help our children become disciples of Jesus Christ—
kids who know God intimately, love Him passionately,
and serve Him selflessly.
Coffeepot Counselor . . . . . . . . . . . . . by Dick Mowe
Hope vs. Wishful Thinking Throughout life, I have hoped for many things, such as a good job, satisfying relationships, and a mild climate. Some have been realized; others have remained wishful thinking. God promises a different kind of hope for Christians. Biblical hope, based on Jesus’ death and resurrection, is a confident expectation of something beneficial in the future. For instance, I expect Christ will return; I believe in Jesus as Lord and Savior, so I know my salvation is secure; and I expect that all things will work for good in my life.
A friend told a story that made me think about hope. He used a fishing analogy to explain his relationship with God. He said that God had his hook in him and would not let him go. He was not hooked in the lip so he could get away, but he had swallowed the hook. I was impressed by my friend’s confidence in his relationship with God and his assurance of salvation. It was an expression of his hope.
I woke up in the middle of the night thinking about my friend’s story and questioning my own relationship with God. In other words, did I have an unshakeable hope in God? Further thought caused me to spiral into anxiety and fear. Eventually I realized that even though I didn’t feel hope at that moment, there were witnesses in my life that convinced me otherwise. These are the witnesses:
Holy Spirit – Over the years, there have been specific thoughts—consistent with scripture—reminding me of my relationship with God.
Scripture – One example is 1 John 5:13: I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God so that you may know that you have eternal life.
People who have encouraged me.
God’s protection and guidance in specific situations.
As I examined the witnesses, I realized that some might argue that my witnesses were not valid and that I was engaging in wishful thinking. However, there was one more witness, and that is faith, which is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things unseen. Based on faith, I accepted the witnesses and concluded that I have hope.
I leave you with the following thought from Romans 15:13: May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Register at www.lbbc.com 320-732-3218
Family Camp: Sept. 2-5
Sr. Adult Day: Tues. Sept. 12; 10-2pm (free) Coffee/ Cookie Welcome/ Activities/Tour/ Concert/ Hymn Sing led by Benson Family Singers/ Lunch/ Dessert. Update on camp. RSVP
Women’s Retreat: Sept 22-24 (Fri-Sun) “Bringing Broken & Dead Things to Life”
God is a “life-giver” and can breathe life into things we have “pronounced dead” in our lives. Terry Friedlein encourages you to get away and experience God’s resurrection power in a brand new way.
(for adult & teen women-9th grade & up. We are unable to accommodate infants/young children)
For Rates per person: see lbbc.com (retreats) Commuter Rate: $115 ($125 after Aug 31) Saturday Only (meals included): $65 Deposit: $50 non-refundable deposit per person is required to register. Balance due at check-in.
Trailblazer Retreat: Oct. 13-14 (Fri-Sat) Annual Meeting: Oct. 14 (Sat)
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26 Kids from Hope (or friends of Hope) attended Lake Beauty Bible Camp near Long Prairie this year.
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Begins Mon. Sept. 11
6:30pm
CALL 257-4673
FOR GIRLS AGES 5-18 Building women of integrity through service to God, family, community , and country.
We served over 200 at the International Students’ Lunch!
Thank you
to all who brought food or welcomed the International Students. Would you like to be a Host family to an International Student or invite them to dinner? See the church office for application or email
isss@stcloudstate.edu or call 308-4287.
Arlen Johnson with students
September Birthdays
1 – Jack & Chang Hoth
2 – Timothy Bauer
3 – Marit Engevik
3 – Laraine Forsell
4 – Breah Sutherland
8 – Maggie Bjorklund
9 – Julie Granberg
9 – Marty Toole
11 – Steve Johnson
12 – Gary Ziebarth
13 – Elena Ronnei
15 – Sue Simmons
15 – Claudia Warzecha
18 – Annie Salner
19 – Stella Kerwin
20 – Pastor Keith Meyer
21 – Deborah Owen
21 – Dylan Christenson
22 – Cindy Owen
23 – Bradley Krueger
24 – Rich Nothnagel
26 – Bill Geurkink
30 – Darrell Armbrust
30 – Eric McCauley
30 – Elliott Rowen
September Anniversaries
12 – Jeff & Hanh Overby
13 – Ken & Julie Johnson
13 – Andy & Elena Ronnei
18 – Reuben & Kirsten Wagenius
27 – Jeremy & Erin Forsell
30 – Konroy & Heidi Boeckel
KKaatthhyy’’ss LLiibbrraarryy NNootteess Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein (young adult fiction) Oct. 11th, 1943-A British spy plane crashes in Nazi-occupied France. Its pilot and passenger are best friends. One of the girls has a chance at survival. The other has lost the game before it's barely begun. When "Verity" is arrested by the Gestapo, she's sure she doesn't stand a chance. As a secret agent captured in enemy territory, she's living a spy's worst nightmare. Her Nazi interrogators give her a simple choice: reveal her mission or face a grisly execution. As she intricately weaves her confession, Verity uncovers her past, how she became friends with the pilot Maddie, and why she left Maddie in the wrecked fuselage of their plane. On each new scrap of paper, Verity battles for her life, confronting her views on courage, failure and her desperate hope to make it home. But will trading her secrets be enough to save her from the enemy?
CHOIR
Anyone interested in singing in the Adult Choir, make a "note." We will start Wednesday, September 13, at 7 pm in the Choir Room #109. The require-ments are a heart for singing and being able to sing a part.
Men’s BSF Hope Worship Center
Tuesdays 7-9 pm
Study the Word.
For more information. Call Darrell Armbrust
828 - 2866
Muskie Fishing Retreat
Save-the-Date! Oct. 4-7
Contact Bob Koubsky
333-2947
SSaatt.. SSeepptt.. 99;; 8-9 am
GREETERS
Date
North Door
East Door
West Door
* Sept 3 9:30 am
Andy Anderson
Mark & Limei Danzeisen
Russ Simmons
Sept 10 10:00 am
Carol Ervasti
Rich & Linda Nothnagel
Deborah Owen
Sept 17 10:00 am
Kelly Warzecha & Claudia
Jeremy & Erin Forsell
Bobbie Ziebol
Sept 24 10:00 am
Lori Engevik
Dale & Shirley Hubert
Marshall Engevik
* 9:30 Worship thru--Sept 3
10:00 Worship beginning--Sept. 10
Thank you for serving during our worship. Please find a substitute, if needed.
NURSERY SCHEDULE
Sept 3 Cheryl Larson, Michelle Nelson, Maja Noble
Sept 10 Beth Krueger, Laura Westrup, Makenzie Neupauer
Sept 17 Jessica & Stella Kerwin, Debbie Godding
Sept 24 Cheryl Larson, Sue Heysse, Ethan Ronnei
Date
JAM
POWER POINT
SOUND
* Sept 3 9:30 am
No JAM
Gary Noble
Reuben Wagenius
Sept 10 10:00 am
No JAM
Shaun Westrup
Steve Schirmers
Sept 17 10:00 am
Kathy Armbrust
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Josh Brandon
Sept 24 10:00 am
Kathy Armbrust
Ben Back
Steve Schirmers
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New Address:
Joann Edling 11175 27th Ave. SE #302
Becker, MN 55308
SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT 1
Lake Beauty……
2
Family Camp Weekend
3 Communion/ Benev. Fund
9:30am
Worship
Family Camp Weekend
4 Labor Day
Office Closed
Family Camp Weekend
5 9-3pm Homeschool
6-8p N/A
6:30pm Elder Meeting
6
7-8:30 Youth Volunteer Training Meeting
7
9 am Women Bible Study Rm 209
8
9
8-9am Men’s Breakfast
10 (No classes)
9am Sunday School Teacher Mtg.
10am Worship
11:15 am Youth/Parent Meeting
11 6:30-8pm American Heritage Girls
12
10-2pm Sr. Adult Day Lake Beauty
6-8p Women’s Narcotics Anonymous
7-9 pm Men’s BSF
13
7pm Choir begins 7-8:30pm Youth Group Begins!
14
9 am Women Bible Study Rm 209
15
16
10-12 Heritage Girls
17 9 am Class
10am Worship
11:15 am Worship Mtg.
6-8 pm Confirmation
18
19 Staff Retreat Off-site 9-3pm
6-8p Narcotics Anonymous
7-9 pm Men’s BSF
20
7pm Choir
7-8:30pm Youth Group
21
9 am Women Bible Study Rm 209
22
Women’s Retreat Lake Beauty
23 10-2 pm Com Meal
Women’s Retreat Lake Beauty Thru Sunday
24
9 am Class
10am Worship
11:30 pm Life Group Pot-Luck
25 6:30-8pm American Heritage Girls
26
6-8p Narcotics Anonymous
7-9 pm Men’s BSF
27 7pm Choir
7-8:30pm Youth Group
28 9am
Women’s Study-Rm 209
5:30pm ARC Nursery/ Family Rm/ Library
29
30
Luke 15:7 - There will be more rejoicing in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who do not need to.
September 2017
following Jesus into God’s love
OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM Lead Pastor: Keith Meyer Christian Ed/Family: Kathy Armbrust Worship/Youth/Family: Rachel Lassen Facilities: Pam Schirmers Office: Janelle Rudningen
Leadership: Chair: Gary Noble Vice Chair: Roger Eriksson Treasurer: Glenn Scuteri Recording Secretary: Beth Krueger Members at Large: Jake Olson & Michelle Nelson
Elders: Barb Scheevel, Chair; Keith Krueger, Keith Olson, Audrey Kamphenkel, Cindy Owen, Marty Toole
Christian Education Hour: 9:00 am (begins Sept. 17) Summer Worship: 9:30 am (thru-Sept. 3) Fall Worship Schedule: 10:00 am (begins Sept. 10) Office Hours 9-2pm Tuesday through Friday
Hope Covenant Church 336 4th Ave. S St. Cloud MN 56301 hope@hopecovenant.org
September 2017
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
International Student Meal