To encourage all people to know the love of Christ To encourage all people to know the love of Christ November 2016 • Vol. 16 Issue 11 2 Pastors Page All Saints Preaching Schedule 3 Our Church HopeFest anks 4 Bits and Pieces Men’s Ministry Join Hope Lutheran Ring the Bell for Hope 5 Caring Ministries Stephen Ministry Operation Christmas Child Surviving the Holidays Food Collection New Life Center Giſt Suggestions HopeCare Visitation Training 6-7 Calendar 8 Children’s Ministry Let’s Decorate Stay Updated Baptism Orientation Hope Lutheran Foundation 9 Student Ministry Middle School Lock-in HSM Bowling RECHARGE What’s Inside We know a lot of you are going through grief. You've lost a loved one, someone close to you, someone who deeply touched your life. On All Saints Sunday, November 6, you will have the opportunity to worship at a special worship service. North Campus, 1:30pm South Campus, 4:00pm These services are open to all who grieve. We want you to experience the healing power of the Gospel. 10 Women’s Ministry Christmas Brunch Fall Faith-Filler Recap Groups for Moms 11 Milestones New Members Back Page anksgiving Eve Service All Saints Sunday, NOVEMBER 6
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To encourage all people to know the love of ChristTo encourage all people to know the love of Christ
November 2016 • Vol. 16 Issue 11
2 Pastors PageAll SaintsPreaching Schedule
3 Our ChurchHopeFest Thanks
4 Bits and PiecesMen’s Ministry Join Hope LutheranRing the Bell for Hope
5 Caring MinistriesStephen Ministry Operation Christmas ChildSurviving the HolidaysFood CollectionNew Life Center Gift SuggestionsHopeCare Visitation Training
6-7 Calendar
8 Children’s MinistryLet’s DecorateStay UpdatedBaptism OrientationHope Lutheran Foundation
9 Student MinistryMiddle School Lock-inHSM BowlingRECHARGE
What’s Inside
We know a lot of you are going through grief. You've lost a loved one, someone close to you, someone who deeply touched your life.
On All Saints Sunday, November 6, you will have the opportunity to worship at a special worship service.
North Campus, 1:30pm
South Campus, 4:00pm
These services are open to all who grieve. We want you to experience the healing power of the Gospel.
10 Women’s MinistryChristmas BrunchFall Faith-Filler RecapGroups for Moms
11 MilestonesNew Members
Back PageThanksgiving Eve Service
All Saints Sunday, November 6
2 November 2016
Hope Lutheran Pastors
Pastors Page
Charles A Olmstead Senior Pastor
Paul E NynasExecutive Pastor
North Campus Hospitality
Kay JastramSouth Campus
Hospitality Ann Seczko
Kevan F Smith Pastor
Worship Arts John Bedore Heidi Ivesdal Sara Lichtblau Anna Mitchell Andria Messelt KimKlatt,
CoordinatorTechnology JustinMorkenVideographer Mitch Lee
Michael J ToomeyPastor
Adult GrowthMen’s MinistryWomen’s
Ministry Judy Siegle
Preaching Schedule November 2016
Nov 2/6 NC Pastor Chuck –
“Unforgiving Servant” SC Pastor Paul – “Sower” CH Pastor Mike – “Rich Man &
Lazarus”
Nov 9/13 NC Pastor-in-Training Luke–
“Unjust Judge” SC Pastor Chuck –
“Unforgiving Servant” CH Pastor Paul – “Sower”
Nov 16/20 NC Pastor Kevan – “Great
Banquet” SC Pastor-in-Training Luke–
“Unjust Judge” CH Pastor Chuck –
“Unforgiving Servant”
Nov 23 - Thanksgiving Eve NC Pastor Kevan –
“Thanksgiving” SC Pastor Mike –
“Thanksgiving”
Nov 27 - Sunday NC Pastor Sarah – “Unjust
Steward” SC Pastor Kevan – “Great
Banquet” CH Pastor-in-Training Luke–
“Unjust Judge”
Nov 30 - Advent NC Pastor-in-Training Luke –
“Christmas Through the Eyes of the Wisemen”
SC Pastor Paul – “Christmas Through the Eyes of the Angels”
NC = North Campus SanctuarySC = South Campus SanctuaryCH = South Campus Chapel
Gathering to Remember: All Saints 2016We remember, not out of some old tradition, but because when we remember all the saints on Earth and in Heaven we have hope. All Saints is simply a day when we remember the amazing promise of Jesus, “Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved.”Saved from sin. Saved from death. Given eternal life. Called a child of the living God.On the afternoon of All Saints Sunday, November 6, we will worship in light of this promise (1:30pm North Campus; 4:00pm South Campus).
• It is a special worship experience to specifically remember people dear to you who have died. • It is a time to grieve, but to grieve with hope. • It is a worship service to experience healing. • It is a time to gather as community. • It is a time to be filled with Jesus’ promise.
We’ve all been affected by the death of a loved one. And so this is a time to experience personal prayer, songs of comfort, words of hope and healing in your life.
What is God Up To in Our Church?
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Stephen Ministry Kim Youngquist
Student Ministry Paul Norell Carley Evenson Stefanie Jordheim Kate Fluge
Wow! What a party! Thank you for all the people who gave of their time and resources to make this year’s HopeFest a phenomenal success! Thank you to the 543 volunteers that set up chairs, tables, and canopies; served cold beverages and delicious food; supervised kids as they bounced on the inflatables and dunked pastors’; organized and set up the bake sale and silent auction; picked up garbage and even stayed late to clean up the mess! Fourteen thousand dollars was raised to support Higher Power Automotive Ministries and the YWCA. Your gifts will go to fix cars for single mothers and help women and children find independence through the good work of the YWCA. Thank you!
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New Time for New Member Class!“You are a member of God’s very own family and you belong in God’s household with every other Christian.” - Ephesians 2:19You are invited to be part of Hope Lutheran’s mission and ministry by becoming a member during one of our New Member Orientations listed below: • November 20: South Campus, 11:00am-Noon• December 18: North Campus, 11:00am-NoonTo register, please call the Church Office, 701-235-6629 or go to fargohope.org/membership.
Men of Hope Unleashing the Power!
MonthlyPrayerMinistryOpportunitiesTuesday, November 15 | 7:00-8:00am | South Campus Tuesday, November 15 | 6:30-7:30pm | North CampusThe Monthly Prayer time is an opportunity to lift up the concerns in our lives and the life of our church. Remembering each other in prayer is one of the great privileges in ministry.
Mark Your Calendar for Upcoming Events
Man Talk with BreakfastThursday, November 10 | 6:30-8:00am | South Campus Speaker:BradOdegard:“FaithinAction—WaterforHaiti”
Veterans OutreachSaturday, November 19 | 9:00-10:30am | North CampusSpeaker: MikeMedhaug,VeteransServiceOfficer,VARegionalOfficeVeterans & those who are currently serving in the military join together for a time of food, fellowship and occasional guest speakers.
Prayer Cross OutreachTuesday, November 21| 8:00-9:30pm Join other guys who have the passion for woodworking, by making wood prayer crosses to be used by our Pastors and Stephen Ministers. Crosses are given to those in times of need. To learn where to meet, contact David at [email protected] or 701-739-9081.
HigherPowerAutomotiveMinistrySaturdays, November 5 & 19 | 8:00-12:00pm Higher Power Automotive Ministries enables people to combine their passion for cars and their passion for Christ to help those in need. For more information, email [email protected], call 701-936-2225 or visit facebook.com/HigherPowerAuto.
Hope Lutheran will again provide volunteers to ring all of the bells at the Salvation Army Red Kettles for one full day, Saturday, November 19, 10:00am-8:00pm. Sign-up on our website, fargohope.org/missions.
Ring For Hope on Saturday, Nov. 19!
Fall colors are at their peak or maybe just past their peak. It’s a reminder that the season will be changing soon, whether we like it or not. I’m just like the next guy and have my favorite time of year, and at times I’d like to hold on to that season. Thankfully, God didn’t give control of the seasons to me or we would all be
in trouble! We have to trust God’s perfect timing. Like in nature, all of us go through different seasons in life and most of us can see God’s leading through those seasons. But, what about the men who look around and can’t see God working in their life? We could say that life without God is like an unsharpened pencil…it has no point! Or we might say it’s time to get connected and experience God for yourself. One of two things can be true when you ask yourself what season you might be in…either you are the guy that needs to get connected or you are the guy that can help connect someone else. Men of Hope, right now is the season of getting connected. Join the movement and bring someone along with you. Together, the men of Hope Lutheran will answer God’s call to be connected to Him.
No Experience Needed!We will be making lefse to sell as a fundraiser for Mission Jamaica Saturday, November 19, 7:00am in the North Campus kitchen. Everyone is invited to participate, training will be provided. Thanksgiving Lefse will be sold in the hallway on Sunday, November 20 and Wednesday, November 23.All Proceeds go towards the Earth Angel Breakfast Program in Kingston, Jamaica, shown in the photo below.
For more information regarding Men’s Ministry contact Gary Opp - Volunteer Director of Men’s Ministry [email protected] or 701-235-6629. See fargohope.org/men to check out our website and sign up for Men’s Ministry emails.
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Regular Events
What is God Up To in Our Caring Ministry?
AA• North Campus, Mondays, 5:30pm• South Campus, Mondays, 6:00pmFor help, call the FM Area Hotline, 701-235-7335. The FM Area website, fmmeetinglist.org has more information about meeting places and times.
Al-AnonMondays | 1:00pm | South CampusAl-Anon begins each session with a large group presentation and then breaks up into small groups. Childcare is available.
TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly)Thursdays | 8:30am | North CampusTOPS doesn’t pay celebrities to endorse them, and they don’t promise quick fixes or promote unrealistic images of the “perfect” body. Instead, they focus on health.
Grief FellowshipYou are invited to Applebee’s (19th Ave N, Fargo) 5:30pm, the first Tuesday of each month. We have a short devotion and prayer. Contact Nancy, 701-361-2833, for more information.
DivorceCareMondays | 6:30-8:00pm | South CampusA weekly support group and seminar conducted by people who understand what you are experiencing. Join anytime. $15 for book. Contact: [email protected].
GriefShareMondays | 6:30-8:00pm | North CampusA special seminar and support group for people grieving the loss of someone close. Join anytime. $15 for book. Contact: [email protected].
How’s Your Heart Today?Sunday | November 13 | 8:30-12:30pm Blood pressure checks are in the North Campus Skylight Office Suites.
Startshoppingtofillyourshoeboxforchildren around the world.
OperationChristmasChild
How to Pack a Shoebox for OperationChistmasChildEvery gift-filled shoebox is a powerful tool for evangelism and discipleship – transforming the lives of children and their families around the world through the Good News of Jesus Christ. For more information, see samaritanspurse.org/occ. • Find a Shoebox – If you want to wrap it,
cover the box and lid separately.• Decide whether you will pack a box for a
girl or boy and the age category.• Select a quality “wow” toy such as a doll,
soccer ball with pump, or stuffed animal. Then add other fun toys, hygiene items and school supplies.
• Most importantly, pray for the child who will receive your gift.
• Donate $7 online and receive a tracking label to Follow Your Box and discover the destination of your shoebox gift.
• Take your shoebox gift to either campus starting November 2. Boxes need to be dropped off before noon on November 20.
They Are Among UsNo, we’re not talking about angels or aliens. We’re talking about individuals who have received support through their struggles and now want to support and care for others in their troubled times. The Scriptures describe their service well: “He comes alongside us when we go through hard times, and before you know it, he brings us alongside someone else who is going through hard times so that we can be there for that person just as God was there for us.” 2 Corinthians 1:4 (The Message)If you or someone you know wants to do more, prayerfully consider Stephen Ministry. This is our congregation’s one-to-one caregiving ministry to support those who are struggling and need support from a Christian friend. To learn more, please call Kim Youngquist at 701-235-6629, x221, email [email protected] or go to fargohope.org/hopecare.
In celebration of Thanksgiving, we will be accepting food donations from Wednesday, November 16 to Wednesday, November 23. Food will be distributed to local food pantries, FM Emergency Food Pantry and the YWCA.Simply bring non-perishable food items to Hope Lutheran Church and we will bless the community with your donations.
You are invited to attend this special class Surviving the Holidays on Monday, November 14, 6:30pm at either campus. For more information, call the Church Office (701-235-6629), or email [email protected].
ChristmasGiftListforMenat the New Life CenterStart collecting the following items for men at the New Life Center: Warm work or ski gloves, crew socks, T-shirts – all sizes, extra warm ski caps & stocking caps, Long underwear/long sleeve undershirts – L & XL, Thermal underwear, tops and bottoms – L & XL: Items can be droppped off at the Church Office.
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SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6North Campus 8:30am Traditional Worship 8:30am Coffee and Donuts 9:45am Contemporary Worship 9:45am Hopekids 11:00am Contemporary Worship 11:00am Hopekids 11:00am Nurtured Heart Approach
Parenting Course 1:30pm All Saints Worship ServiceSouth Campus 8:15am Chapel Worship 8:30am Coffee and Donuts 9:30am Chapel Worship 9:30am Sanctuary Worship 9:30am Hopekids 11:00am Sanctuary Worship 11:00am Hopekids 11:00am “Romans” Adult Class 4:00pm All Saints Worship Service
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 7North Campus 5:30pm AA Group 6:30pm GriefShare 7:00pm NeedleWorksSouth Campus 9:00am Women’s BSF Leaders Meeting 1:00pm Al-Anon 6:00pm AA Group 6:30pm DivorceCare 7:00pm Hope-Full Single Moms
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8North Campus 6:00pm Aerobics 6:00pm ABDC DaycareSouth Campus 9:30am Sarah Circle 7:00pm “Fight Back with Joy” Women’s
StudyOff-Site 7:00pm Lydia Circle – (homes)
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9North Campus 12:00pm Men’s Bible Study 5:00pm Wednesday Night Supper 5:20pm Hosanna Kids Choir Rehearsal 5:45pm Bells of Hope Rehearsal 6:00pm Hopekids 6:00pm Wednesday Worship 7:15pm Confirmation 7:15pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 7:45pm WNLSouth Campus 7:00am Men’s Bible Study 9:00am Women’s BSF Class 5:00pm Wednesday Night Supper 5:20pm King’s Kids Choir Rehearsal 6:00pm Hopekids 6:00pm Wednesday Worship 7:00pm Praise Choir Rehearsal 7:15pm Confirmation 7:45pm WNL
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 10North Campus 8:30am TOPS 5:15pm Aerobics 8:00am Middle School Lock-In South Campus 6:30am Man Talk with Breakfast 9:00am KAMS Off-Site 12:00pm “Uninvited” Women’s Study
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 11 North Campus 8:00am Middle School Lock-In Ends
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12North Campus 4:00pm Handi-Wheels Spaghetti Dinner &
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 14North Campus 9:00am Quilting 5:30pm AA Group 6:30pm GriefShare - Surviving the
HolidaysSouth Campus 9:00am Women’s BSF Leaders Meeting 11:15am Read ‘n Relate, Too Book Club 1:00pm Al-Anon 6:00pm AA Group 6:30pm DivorceCare - Surviving the
Holidays 7:00pm Hope-Full Single Moms
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1North Campus 6:00pm Aerobics 7:30pm Read ‘n Relate Book ClubSouth Campus 9:30am Quilting 7:00pm “Fight Back with Joy” Women’s
Study 7:00pm MOMSnext
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2North Campus 12:00pm Men’s Bible Study 5:00pm Wednesday Night Supper 5:20pm Hosanna Kids Choir Rehearsal 5:45pm Bells of Hope Rehearsal 6:00pm Hopekids 6:00pm Wednesday Worship 7:15pm Confirmation 7:15pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 7:45pm WNLSouth Campus 7:00am Men’s Bible Study 9:00am Women’s BSF Class 5:00pm Wednesday Night Supper 5:20pm King’s Kids Choir Rehearsal 6:00pm Hopekids 6:00pm Wednesday Worship 7:00pm Praise Choir Rehearsal 7:15pm Confirmation 7:45pm WNL
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3North Campus 8:30am TOPS 1:30pm Mary-Martha Circle 5:15pm Aerobics 6:30pm Stephen Ministry SupervisionSouth Campus 9:00am KAMS 6:00pm Special Needs Support GroupOff-Site 12:00pm “Uninvited” Women’s Study
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5North Campus 10:00am DAR (Daughters of the American
Revolution)South Campus 4:00pm Ross/Oye Wedding
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15North Campus 5:30pm Church Council 6:00pm Aerobics 6:30pm Monthly Prayer MeetingSouth Campus 7:00am Monthly Prayer Meeting 9:30am Quilting 6:30pm Ruth Circle Bible Study 7:00pm “Fight Back with Joy” Women’s
Study
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16North Campus 12:00pm Men’s Bible Study 5:00pm Wednesday Night Supper 5:20pm Hosanna Kids Choir Rehearsal 5:45pm Bells of Hope Rehearsal 6:00pm Hopekids 6:00pm Wednesday Worship 7:15pm Confirmation 7:15pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 7:45pm WNLSouth Campus 7:00am Men’s Bible Study 9:00am Women’s BSF Class 5:00pm Wednesday Night Supper 5:20pm King’s Kids Choir Rehearsal 6:00pm Hopekids 6:00pm Wednesday Worship 7:00pm Praise Choir Rehearsal 7:15pm Confirmation 7:45pm WNLOff-Site 9:30am Naomi Circle (homes)
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17North Campus 8:30am TOPS 4:30pm Onword Together 5:15pm Aerobics 6:30pm Stephen Ministry SupervisionSouth Campus 9:00am KAMSOff-Site 12:00pm “Uninvited” Women’s Study
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 18SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19North Campus 7:00am Lefse Making 9:00am Veterans of Hope 6:00pm Kisser/Anderson WeddingSouth Campus 6:00am Mission: Minneapolis Check-In 9:00am MOPS 4:00pm Komis/Ruther WeddingOff-Site Ring Bells for Hope (Salvation
Army Kettle Campaign) - various locations
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 20North Campus 8:30am Traditional Worship 8:30am Coffee and Donuts 9:45am Contemporary Worship 9:45am Hopekids 11:00am Contemporary Worship 11:00am Hopekids 11:00am Nurtured Heart Approach
Parenting ClassSouth Campus 8:15am Chapel Worship 8:30am Coffee and Donuts 9:30am Chapel Worship 9:30am Sanctuary Worship 9:30am Hopekids 11:00am Sanctuary Worship 11:00am New Member Orientation 11:00am Hopekids 11:00am “Romans” Adult Study
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21North Campus 9:00am Quilting 5:30pm AA Group 6:30pm GriefShareSouth Campus 9:00am Women’s BSF Leaders Meeting 1:00pm Al-Anon 6:00pm AA Group 6:30pm DivorceCareOff-Site 7:00pm Dorcas Circle - (homes) 7:00pm NeedleWorks – (Barnes & Noble)
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 22North Campus 6:00pm Aerobics 6:30pm HopeCare Visitation TrainingSouth Campus 7:00pm “Fight Back with Joy” Women’s
Study
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 23North Campus 12:00pm Men’s Bible Study 5:45pm Bells of Hope Rehearsal 6:00pm Thanksgiving Eve Worship 7:15pm Sanctuary Choir RehearsalSouth Campus 7:00am Men’s Bible Study 9:00am Women’s BSF Class 6:00pm Thanksgiving Eve Worship 7:00pm Praise Choir Rehearsal
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24Office Closed – Thanksgiving Day
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Office Closed
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27North Campus 8:30am Traditional Worship 8:30am Coffee and Donuts 9:45am Contemporary Worship 11:00am Contemporary Worship South Campus 8:15am Chapel Worship 8:30am Coffee and Donuts 9:30am Chapel Worship 9:30am Sanctuary Worship 11:00am Sanctuary Worship
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 28North Campus 5:30pm AA Group 6:30pm GriefShareSouth Campus 9:00am Women’s BSF Leaders Meeting 1:00pm Al-Anon 6:00pm AA Group 6:30pm DivorceCare
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 29North Campus 6:00pm AerobicsSouth Campus 7:00pm “Fight Back with Joy” Women’s
Study
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 30North Campus 12:00pm Men’s Bible Study 5:00pm Wednesday Night Supper 5:20pm Hosanna Kids Choir Rehearsal 5:45pm Bells of Hope Rehearsal 6:00pm Hopekids 6:00pm Wednesday Worship 7:15pm Confirmation 7:15pm Sanctuary Choir Rehearsal 7:45pm WNLSouth Campus 7:00am Men’s Bible Study 9:00am Women’s BSF Class 5:00pm Wednesday Night Supper 5:20pm King’s Kids Choir Rehearsal 6:00pm Hopekids 6:00pm Wednesday Worship 7:00pm Praise Choir Rehearsal 7:15pm Confirmation 7:45pm WNL
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To register, contact the Church Office at 701-235-6629. Baptisms may be scheduled after you attend Baptism Orientation. For more information visit fargohope.org/baptism.
Hope Preschool is a Christian Preschool for children ages 3 (toilet trained) — Kindergarten. Note: We have a few openings on Tuesday/Thursday mornings.Questions? Contact Nicki at 701-235-6629, x237 or [email protected].
Choirs Open to New SingersFor kids in grades 1-5 (Practice is on break on November 23.)
South CampusKing’s Kids practice on Wednesdays at 5:20-5:50pm. For more information, contact Shelly, 701-566-1665 or [email protected].
North Campus Hosanna Kids practice on Wednesdays at 5:20-5:50pm. For more information, contact Vicki, 701-429-8825 or [email protected].
Hopekids on Break!Wednesday,November23&SundayNovember27(Thanksgiving)
Hopekids Sing in Church for Christmas!Children will sing during their normal Hopekids hour.Please join us in worship to celebrate Jesus’ birth!
North Campus:Wed, December 7: Preschool/K/1st/2nd Grade Sun, December 11: All Grades Wed, December 14: 3rd/4th/5th Grade
South Campus: Wed, December 7: Preschool/K/1st Grade Sun, December 11: Preschool /K/1st Grade Wed, December 14: 2nd/3rd/4th/5th Grade Sun, December 18: 2nd/3rd/4th/5th Grade
*Please plan to arrive early on the day that you sing! We would like everyone in their classrooms at the start of the Hopekids hour! Please contact [email protected].
AttentionHopekidsParentsWe want to keep you informed!!We have an easy way for you to keep updated on what is going on in Hopekids. Sign up for our email subscription and receive the latest news from Hopekids. To join our email subscription please go to fargohope.org/children and click on the link. Once signed up you will receive important information on when Hopekids are singing, when Hopekids are on break and the start and end of registration.
The state of North Dakota has made a strong statement in support of charitable gifting with legislation providing tax credits for gifts made to qualified North Dakota endowments. The tax credits make it possible for individuals and businesses to give more, and through their contributions, have a greater impact on the legacy that we have chosen to build. Businesses Businesses and financial institutions that make gifts to qualified endowments may qualify for a state income tax credit, which amounts to 40 percent of the value of the gift, up to a maximum credit of $10,000 per year. Businesses may carry forward any unused credit for up to three taxable years.IndividualsPlanned gifts by individuals qualify for an income tax credit of 40% for gifts up to a maximum credit of $10,000 per person, $20,000 for a married couple with any excess unused credit to carry forward three years. This tax credit for planned gifts is also unique to North Dakota and gives North Dakotans a remarkable opportunity to make meaningful
gifts to their favorite charities and get significant reduction in their income tax bills.An individual may receive a 40% tax credit for contributions of $5,000 or more (lump sum or aggregate in one year) to a qualified North Dakota endowment. If a donor is in a 28% federal tax bracket, the tax benefit may look like this:Gift amount $5,000 $25,000 $50,000 Federal tax deduction -$1,400 -$7,000 -$14,000 N.D. state income tax credit -$2,000 -$10,000 -$20,000Net cost $1,600 $8,000 $16,000
We thank you for continuing to support the congregational legacy we call The Hope Lutheran Foundation. It is an organization uniquely positioned to help current and future generations better know the love of Christ. As you begin your year-end charitable planning, we request your prayerful consideration of The Hope Lutheran Foundation.If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please contact the Church Office, 701-235-6629.
A Birthday Celebration!
North & South Campus Hopekids
November 29, 5:30-7:00pmHopekids Families: Let’s decorate together!
Cookies, Hot Chocolate & Family Fun!
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2016-17ConfirmationConfirmation Classes | Wednesdays | 7:15-8:00pm | Both CampusesNo Confirmation on November 23 due to Thanksgiving.
HSM Wednesday Night LiveWednesdays | 7:45-9:00pm | Both CampusesA weekly gathering of high school students that will challenge your faith while having fun with your friends. We meet from 7:45-9:00pm in the North Campus Youth Room and South Campus Discovery Center. On break November 23 due to Thanksgiving.
HSM Text Updates for Parents and StudentsWould you like to receive bimonthly texts with updates on what is happening at Hope Lutheran for your high school student? We are sending these calendar updates via our texting service. To begin receiving these texts, please text your name to 701-212-1950 to be added to either our parent or student HSM text message updates.
Minneapolis Mission Day Saturday, November 19 | Feed My Starving ChildrenOpen to students in grades 6-9 and their familiesMembers of the congregation are invited to join our Confirmation students in serving others at this unique site. We will drive down and back in the same day to serve at “Feed My Starving Children.” FMSC is a non-profit Christian organization committed to feeding God’s children hungry in body and spirit. Volunteers hand-pack meals specifically formulated for malnourished children which are then shipped to nearly 70 countries around the world.To register, go to fargohope.org/middleschool or pick up a form in the Church Office.
Middle School Lock-In: Pokemon Go (to the Lock-in)Thursday, November 10, 8:00pm to Friday, November 11, 8:00am
North CampusCome for an all-nighter full of games, food, a dance party, movies and more! Open to all Confirmation students grades 6-9 and their friends. Register at fargohope.org/middleschool. Registration closes November 4.$15 per student, paid at the time you register.
HSM Bowling NightWhen: Saturday, November 5 @ 6:00pmWhat: Bowling and pizza at West Acres Bowl!Who: All students grades 10-12. Students do not need to be a member
of Hope Lutheran.Cost: $5 for two games and shoe rental. We’re supplying pizza and
pop!
HSM Summer TripsRegistration is now open for all of our HSM summer trips! Visit our website, fargohope.org/highschool, for more information and to sign up today! All students who have completed grades 9-12 are eligible to attend summer HSM trips.Boundary Waters Canoe Adventure June 17-23Mission Nebraska June 24-July 1Camp House - High School Retreat July 30-August 3Calling all 9th Graders!
SAVE THE DATE for your 9th Grade Retreat!
January27-29,2017This is the capstone expectation for confirmation and your chance to solidify your personal faith story. You don’t want to miss this! So, mark your calendars and tell your parents!! Keep your eyes peeled for more info coming soon!
RECHARGE-AMinistryofYouthLeadershipAll Hope Lutheran Children’s and Student Ministry volunteers are invited to this one-day conference by Youth Leadership to help you grow and be inspired in the ministry you serve! Local and national speakers will offer workshops to help equip you and gain greater understanding in how to reach youth with the Good News of Jesus Christ. To register, go to fargohope.org/adults. To learn more about the speakers and workshops being offered, go to ministryrecharge.com/cities/fargo-nd.
One-Day Conference to inspire and equip Church staff and their volunteers serving in Children’s Youth and Family Ministry.
• Saturday, January 14, 2017 - 8:30am-4:00pm• Keynote Speakers: Rollie Johnson and Nicole Weisz• Hope Lutheran, South Campus• They offer team and early bird rates so ticket prices range from
$35-55 per person.
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What’s God up to in Women’s Ministry? Prayer And Meditation
A Callby Peggy Monsebroten
Questions?Check out our website, fargohope.org/women or contact Judy Siegle, [email protected] or 701-235-6629. Sign up for email updates at fargohope.org/about and click on Women Connected in Hope.
7:00-8:00pm | South Campus Mondays in November 7 and 14Whether you are a Single Mom through divorce, widow, single, adoption or foster care! Take time to rest with God, rejuvenate, share challenges and solutions with women experiencing the same issues as you! Childcare available with pre-registration. For more info and to register children, contact Lori at [email protected] Single Moms are welcome!
KAMS Thursdays | 9:00-11:00am | South CampusKids And MomS (KAMS) meets on Thursdays, 9:00am. Come see what KAMS has to offer you and your child(ren). Childcare provided. Questions? Contact Amanda [email protected] Schedule:Nov 3 Bible StudyNov 10 Hannah Sorensen speakerNov 17 Bible StudyNov 24 NO KAMS
Get Connected Through MOPS!Nov 19 | 9:00-11:00am | South Campus “Mothers of Preschoolers” (MOPS!) is designed to nurture EVERY mother with children infancy through kindergarten. Childcare is available. A speaker will talk to us about a topic that affects all of us! Grab a friend and join us for great food, fellowship and fun! Follow us on Facebook at Hope Lutheran MOPS!!For more information, please contact Amanda Nieman at [email protected] or 701-371-9072.
Tuesday, November 7 | 7:00-9:00pm | South CampusWere you a part of MOPS and/or a mom who needs support and fun with other
moms on the journey? Come to MOMSnext! Interested? Contact Stef, 701-235-6629, x323 or [email protected].
NEW! Hope Lutheran Women’s Ministry Facebook page. Like and share!
I picked up the phone and heard the voice of my child. I thought of how I loved the sound. I recognized which child it was from the “Hi Mom!” It was a familiar sound, as I was there when the first word was spoken years ago and yet, there’s always joy to hear that familiar voice. I can’t imagine a time I’d be tired of hearing that voice, day or night. I think that is how our Lord feels when we call on him. He is waiting for us to have a talk with him. He knows our voice and it brings him joy when we take the time to communicate. He heard our first word and every word in science. He never gets tired of hearing from us.Just a little talk with Jesus will make it alright. When you’re at your wits end, when grief has you bowed to the ground, when you’re tired, weary, sad, guilty or angry - in every situation you’re in, having just a little talk with Jesus will make it better. It seems when in those dark places it’s easier to run to a friend, the phone, a computer or the refrigerator. Talk to Jesus instead!“Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.” Jeremiah 29:12“I call on you, my God, for you will answer me; turn your ear to me and hear my prayer.” Psalm 17:6Dear Jesus, hear my voice. Hear my silent voice when the words I have are too hard to speak out loud. Keep me from ever believing the lie that you are tired of hearing the same thing from me again. Thank you that you listen to every word I say. Amen
TableHostsMakeEventFestive
The Christmas Brunch is a joyful way to kick-off the Christmas season. One of the festive aspects of this event is the tables designed and decorated by the women of Hope Lutheran. Do you want to participate? Simply choose a festive theme and bring items to decorate a table for eight. Sign up as a Table Host when you purchase your ticket. Questions? Contact Peggy M., 701-235-3392 or [email protected].
Women’s Christmas Brunch: Tables by Design
A Baby Changes
Everything
Southern Gospel Recording Artist SueAnn Berntson
Saturday, December 3 South Campus
9:00am – Table Viewing9:30am – Brunch10:45am – Program
Tickets for Sale in the Church Office • November 13–20, $10; $15 after November 20• $5 at the door – (program only – brunch not included)• Childcare available with registration by November 20
Fight Back with JoyThe experience of over 500 people attending the Fall Faith-Filler was summed up by this attendee:“WOW! WOW! WOW! You hit a major home run last weekend with your Fight Back With Joy event. What an inspiring and authentic woman of God Margaret is, and an absolute blessing to those who need to fight back with joy.” Margaret Feinberg
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Milestones & Regular EventsRegular Events
AerobicsTuesdays, 6:00pm and Thursdays, 5:15pm North Campus
BookClubsNovember selection is “The Residence” by Kate
Anderson BrowerRead ‘n Relate meets 1st Tuesday (Nov. 1),
7:30pm North Campus (Linda, 701-866-6190)
Read ‘n Relate, Too meets 2nd Monday (Nov. 14), 11:15am South Campus (Karen, [email protected] or 701-280-0318)
Our book for December is“Christmas Joy Ride” by Melody Carlson
HLCWCirclesDorcas Circle—3rd Monday, 7:00pm, hosted by
participants Lydia Circle—2nd Tuesday, 7:00pm, hosted by
North Campus Naomi Circle—3rd Tuesday, 9:30am, hosted by
participants Ruth Circle—3rd Tuesday 6:30pm, South
CampusSarah Circle—2nd Tuesday, 9:30am, South
Campus
NeedleWorks1st and 3rd Monday, 7:00-9:00pm Nov. 7—North CampusNov. 21—Barnes and Noble Join us in fellowship while you knit or
crochet for others. Questions? Nicki A, 701-235-6629, x237
QuiltingNorth Campus: 2nd & 3rd Mondays 9:00am-
2:00pm South Campus: 1st & 3rd Tuesday, 9:30am-Noon
WalkingNorth & South Campus8:00am-5:00pm - Monday - Friday
Usher Schedule for NovemberNORTH CAMPUS Oct 30/Nov 2 Team 5 – [open]Nov 6/9 Team 6 – RoosNov 13/16 Team 7 – [open]Nov 20/23 Team 1 – NasethNov 27/30 Team 2 – Thomas
SOUTH CAMPUS –SANCTUARY SUNDAY - 9:30/11:00
Nov 6 Team 2 – Opp/KeimNov 13 Team 3 – Devier/HendricksonNov 20 Team 4 – Hansen/HesseNov 27 Team 5 – Kroke/Straabe SOUTH CAMPUS-CHAPEL SUNDAY
8:15/9:30Nov 6 Team 2 – SigurdsonNov 13 Team 3 – HarrisNov 20 Team 4 – HansenNov 27 Team 5 – Kringler
SOUTH CAMPUS SANCTUARY WEDNESDAY
Nov 2 Team 1 – SteidlNov 9 Team 2 – SauvageauNov 16 Team 3 – ReinholzNov 23 Team 4 – BecherNov 30 Team 5 – [open]
Milestones for September 8 through October 10
Baptisms:Samantha Ann, daughter of Matthew & Amanda
MangelSpencer Colin, son of Bryan & Stacy PageSavannah Jean, daughter of Brady & Brandi
NashAlexandra Ann Timm, daughter of Peter Timm
& Crystal SchulzLuke Alen, son of Eric & Amanda BehrJaz Riggs Ralph, son of Jed & Carrie
BommersbachDuke James, son of Ethan & Jessica SchnabelAutumn Rose, daughter of Jason & Lindsey
TesterBrezlynn Georgia, daughter of Taylor & Bree
BelkJazzy Lee Lorraine, daughter of Eric & Kylie
OpdahlMcKinley Elizabeth, daughter of Michael &
Tanya CarlsonHenry Joshua, son of Chad & Jaime PollertAmelia Bryn, daughter of Eric & Karen NelsonMaris Moen, son of Tim & Hannah LeierTegan Kay, daughter of Tyler & April WilsonGrayson Thomas, son of John & Anna BraunRaygen Clare, daughter of Shawn & Kerri Streyle
New Members Received Sept 18
Welcome to the family of hope.Jordan AabergJason and Janelle Askvig Westin and GavinEmily BakerGreg BelingZach BoshTanner and Angie Bossert GraceynCourtney BrendenJiggs and Julie DysteAshley DysteEric and Kelly Engstrom SamanthaPam GruchallaKeith and Hope Hanson EllaMatt and Leah Irish AlexMatt and Kaylin Isley Jacob and HannahAndy LerudJenna LucierDean and Connie LykkenLarry and Julie McColmDiane McDonaghMatt and Kim Meyer Blake and HarrisonWanda OttesonJustin and Britt PavekHunter and Jen Reinke ColtonDave and Marlys SunderlandEd SweeneyChelsey Weldon Gaige and CamberTiffany Winter Ian and Lexi
Harlynn Grace, daughter of James & Stephanie Peterson
Tate Owen, son of Lucas & Stephani TeskeLauren Ruth, daughter of John & Shauna
FellmanGrace Mae, daughter of Tyler & Sarah
VanDeVeldeMaverick Andrew, son of Jason & Kimberly SinkCameron Joseph, son of Mitchel & Megan IbachGrayson Thomas, son of Chris & Heather
SiversonTesla Rose, daughter of Cody & Caitlin
FurstenauPeyton Violet Auka, daughter of Dallas Auka &
Patricia FritzCooper Joshua, son of Joshua & Joni MehrhoffHarvey Scott, son of Zach & Laura PflugrathIsla Claire, daughter of David & Shanara LassigOlivia Harper, daughter of Andy & Michele
CassadyMarriages: Sarah Nereson & Brandon Foldoe 9/10/2016Brienne Schmidt & Isaac Handegard 9/10/2016Laura Kirkeby & John Bright 9/16/2016Ariel Waloch & Grant Hermanson 9/17/2016Brittney Schuchard & Ryan Hoverson
